Activities of Mario FURORE
Written questions (13)
Barriers to aggregator access to the electricity market in Italy
Need for a united and decisive legislative response to tackle homophobia in Europe
Plans to build a waste incineration plant with a capacity of 600 000 tonnes/year in Santa Palomba (9th administrative subdivision of Rome Capital)
Acciaierie d’Italia (formerly ILVA): state aid, environmental compatibility and protecting public health
The ‘Cannabis light’ amendment in Italy’s security bill and its compatibility with EU law
Energy communities prevented from accessing dispatch markets
Italian Government’s moves against ‘gender ideology’ and respect for EU fundamental rights
Discriminatory and inconsistent award of sustainable mobility grants in Valle d’Aosta
Support from the Horizon Europe programme for Israeli companies involved in the ongoing genocide in Palestine
Transposition of Directive (EU) 2016/343 in Italy and freedom of the press
Launch of European humanitarian corridors from Lebanon to the EU
Urgent measures to protect Apulia’s monumental olive trees threatened by Xylella fastidiosa
Compliance of the Italy-Albania protocol with EU law
Amendments (306)
Amendment 17 #
2023/2060(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas, in the meantime, plans are also taking shape for the widespread take-off of hydrogen-powered aircraft by 2035; whereas hydrogen remains the most plausible solution for short-haul commercial aviation in the long term;
Amendment 72 #
2023/2060(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses that hydrogen can play a significant role in reducing emissions; points out that companies are placing their hopes in electric aircraft for smaller- scale solutions and hydrogen aircraft for larger ones; takes the view in that connection that an infrastructure policy for the building of hydrogen-production and storage facilities at airports is needed;
Amendment 95 #
2023/2060(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Recalls that the scarcity of green hydrogen and the attendant infrastructure could delay the entry into service of hydrogen-powered aircraft; calls on the Commission to come up with a targeted strategy for hydrogen production and storage;
Amendment 40 #
2023/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas ports carry out a vital public service, with many considered critical infrastructure that form part of a country’s heritage, and should be valued as such;
Amendment 63 #
2023/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas China has invested in major European infrastructure and is now present in 10 EU Member States, controlling important maritime trading hubs;
Amendment 91 #
2023/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to establish a common framework for the provision of information by Member States to continuously monitor and report on the influence of non-EU countries in EU ports, EU terminal management and global container shipping and assess the potential links between the actions of a given non- EU country in these sectors;
Amendment 120 #
2023/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to research and assess the impact of vertical integration in maritime logistics, the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation and the formation of container alliances on non-EU country influence in EU ports; calls on the Commission to verify that that competition rules adequately protect the interests of strategic European ports and promote the harmonisation of common international competition rules for maritime transport;
Amendment 132 #
2023/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Encourages the Commission and the Member States to carry out a risk assessment of China’s involvement in maritime infrastructures, in particular those of critical importance, that includes its impact on labour and the environment, dependencies, an assessment of bottlenecks in the shipping of goods from China to the EU and transhipment;
Amendment 142 #
2023/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Suggests that all Member States introduce laws to limit non-EU countries’ involvement in critical infrastructure and retake control of ports, terminals and other maritime infrastructure and develop contingency plans for a major conflict scenario; highlights repeated warnings by intelligence agencies against the risks of economic dependence, espionage and sabotage caused by the economic presence of entities from non-EU countries in our critical infrastructure and strategic sectors, such as ports;
Amendment 199 #
2023/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to address the increasing need for investments in ports and their infrastructure so that they can assume their role in the energy transition; calls for greater efforts to be made to support the electrification of ports as part of the energy transition;
Amendment 248 #
2023/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to analyse and address the investment needs of ports, in particular with regard to electrification, in order for them to be competitive in the future and to work towards a more stable investment climate including transparency and predictability in investment assessments;
Amendment 266 #
2023/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Stresses the urgent need for improving the strength and capacity of hinterland connections, particularly those that are part of TEN-T; considers the development of multimodality to be the key to having transport that meets the objectives of the Green Deal;
Amendment 289 #
2023/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls on the Commission to present a comprehensive port strategy focusing in particular on critical infrastructure and addressing the aforementioned issues;
Amendment 33 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The European Pillar of Social Rights, proclaimed by the European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission at Gothenburg on 17 November 201740 provides that everyone, inter alia regardless of disability, has the right to equal treatment and opportunities regarding, among others, access to goods and services available to the public (principle 3). In addition, the European Pillar of Social Rights recognises that persons with disabilities have the right to services that enable them to participate in society (principle 17). There is, however, currently no guarantee that people with disabilities can live and work in another EU country under conditions that are fully equal with those of other citizens. _________________ 40 Interinstitutional Proclamation on the European Pillar of Social Rights, OJ C 428, 13.12.2017, p. 10.
Amendment 42 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Due to the lack of recognition of disability status between Member States, persons with disabilities, in particular those with invisible disabilities, may face specific difficulties when exercising their fundamental rights of free movement.
Amendment 46 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Persons with disabilities moving for longer periods to other Member States for employment, study or other purposes, except where otherwise provided by law or agreed among Member States, may currently have their disability status assessed and formally recognised by the competent authorities in the other Member State and may receive a disability certificate, a disability card or any other formal document recognising their disability status in accordance with applicable rules of that Member State. In future, however, the recognition of invalidity in one Member State needs to be binding throughout the entire European Union.
Amendment 64 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) In order to facilitate the access by persons with disabilities to special conditions or preferential treatment related to services, activities and facilities, including when provided not for remuneration, in other Member States, remaining barriers and difficulties in travelling to or visiting another Member State due to the lack of recognition of their disability status, particularly for invisible disabilities, and of formal documents recognising this status issued in other Member States and parking rights should be removed.
Amendment 70 #
2023/0266(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Different types of input data, including primary and secondary data, can be used to calculate greenhouse gas emissions of transport services. The use of primary data leads to most reliable and accurate results, and therefore should be prioritisedmade compulsory to provide for the gradual uptake of these data in greenhouse gas emissions calculation processes. However, primary data might be unattainable or prohibitively expensive for certain stakeholders, especially SMEs, which should be exempted from that obligation. Therefore, the use by SMEs of secondary data should be allowed under clear conditions.
Amendment 70 #
2023/0266(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Different types of input data, including primary and secondary data, can be used to calculate greenhouse gas emissions of transport services. The use of primary data leads to most reliable and accurate results, and therefore should be prioritisedmade compulsory to provide for the gradual uptake of these data in greenhouse gas emissions calculation processes. However, primary data might be unattainable or prohibitively expensive for certain stakeholders, especially SMEs, which should be exempted from that obligation. Therefore, the use by SMEs of secondary data should be allowed under clear conditions.
Amendment 184 #
2023/0266(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Entities referred to in Article 2 shall prioritise the, with the exception of SMEs, shall use of primary data for calculating greenhouse gas emissions of a transport service.
Amendment 89 #
2023/0265(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Heavy-duty vehicles with elongated cabs have started making their entrance on the market, paired with zero-emission propulsion systems. Using zero-emission propulsion systems requires, depending on the technology, extra space which should not be counted at the expense of the effective load of the vehicle, so that the zero-emission road transport sector is not penalised in economic terms. It should thus be clarified that the excess in the maximum lengths provided for the elongated cabs can be such that it provides space needed for accommodating zero-emission technology, such as batteries and hydrogen tanks, provided that the safety, efficiency and comfort features of aerodynamic cabs are not jeopardized. In particular, where cabs are equipped with toilets, those toilets must remain and cannot be removed to allow the accommodation of zero-emission technology.
Amendment 89 #
2023/0265(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Heavy-duty vehicles with elongated cabs have started making their entrance on the market, paired with zero-emission propulsion systems. Using zero-emission propulsion systems requires, depending on the technology, extra space which should not be counted at the expense of the effective load of the vehicle, so that the zero-emission road transport sector is not penalised in economic terms. It should thus be clarified that the excess in the maximum lengths provided for the elongated cabs can be such that it provides space needed for accommodating zero-emission technology, such as batteries and hydrogen tanks, provided that the safety, efficiency and comfort features of aerodynamic cabs are not jeopardized. In particular, where cabs are equipped with toilets, those toilets must remain and cannot be removed to allow the accommodation of zero-emission technology.
Amendment 225 #
2023/0265(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 9a – paragraph 1
Article 9a – paragraph 1
1. Vehicles or vehicle combinations which comply with Regulation (EU) 2018/858 may exceed the maximum lengths laid down in point 1.1 of Annex I to this Directive provided that their cabs deliver improved aerodynamic performance, energy efficiency and safety performance. Any excess of the maximum lengths allowed under this Article may also be used to install zero-emission technology. Vehicles or vehicle combinations equipped with such cabs shall comply with point 1.5 of Annex I to this Directive and any exceeding of the maximum lengths shall not result in an increase in the load capacity of those vehicles. Where cabs are equipped with toilets, those toilets cannot be removed to allow the installation of zero-emission technology.
Amendment 225 #
2023/0265(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 9a – paragraph 1
Article 9a – paragraph 1
1. Vehicles or vehicle combinations which comply with Regulation (EU) 2018/858 may exceed the maximum lengths laid down in point 1.1 of Annex I to this Directive provided that their cabs deliver improved aerodynamic performance, energy efficiency and safety performance. Any excess of the maximum lengths allowed under this Article may also be used to install zero-emission technology. Vehicles or vehicle combinations equipped with such cabs shall comply with point 1.5 of Annex I to this Directive and any exceeding of the maximum lengths shall not result in an increase in the load capacity of those vehicles. Where cabs are equipped with toilets, those toilets cannot be removed to allow the installation of zero-emission technology.
Amendment 24 #
2023/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The existing satellite-based service ‘CleanSeaNet’ which notifies Member States authorities on potential illegal discharges, should be further enhanced to include information on the additional polluting substances under the scope of Directive 2005/35/EC. Information relating to potential or actual discharges reported by Member States in accordance with Directive 2005/35/EC and to other Union maritime safety databases, such as the Union Maritime Information and Exchange System established by Directive 2002/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council27 (‘SafeSeaNet’) and the Inspection Database set up by Directive 2009/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council28 (‘THETIS’) should be integrated and disseminated in a user- friendly electronic format to the national authorities involved in the enforcement chain in order to facilitate their timely response. Such information, when relating to an actual or potential discharge of Exhaust Gas Cleaning System residue from a ship, should further be automatically disseminated to the dedicated module of THETIS set up by under Commission Implementing Decision 2015/253 (‘THETIS-EU’), in order to assist Member States with enforcement actions undertaken in accordance with the provisions of Directive (EU) 2016/802. In order to ensure the effective monitoring of the Directive’s implementation by all Member States, a verification rate of 160% per year of the alerts sent by CleanSeaNet should be ensured by each Member State within the first three years form the transposition of this Directive. Access to this information should be granted to the authorities of other Member States having an interest in it under their roles as port States of the next port of call, coastal States affected by the potential discharge or flag States of the ship in order to facilitate effective and timely cross-border cooperation, minimise the administrative burden of enforcement activities and ultimately effectively penalise offenders for infringements of Directive 2005/35/EC. _________________ 27 Directive 2002/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 establishing a Community vessel traffic monitoring and information system and repealing Council Directive 93/75/EEC (OJ L 208, 5.8.2002, p. 10). 28 Directive 2009/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on port State control (recast) (OJ L 131, 28.5.2009, p. 57).
Amendment 36 #
2023/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to increase public awareness in ship-source pollution discharges and, improve environmental protection and strengthen enforcement action against pollution, information provided by the Member States on the application of Directive 2005/35/EC and Directive (EU) 2016/802 should be made publicly available through a Union-wide overvUnion-wide in the form of detailed information on checks, warnings and penaltiews and include the information listed in Annex II of Directive 2005/35/EC. as well as in-depth checks and infringements available to the public under the EU Sulphur Directive 2016/802 and the provisions of Annex VI to Marpol on NOx. . Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council30 aims to guarantee the right of access to environmental information in the Member States in line with the Convention on access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters (Aarhus Convention), to which the Union is a party. The Commission should protect the confidentiality of information received by the Commission from the Member States, is without prejudice to the provisions of Directive 2003/4/EC. _________________ 30 Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2003 on public access to environmental information and repealing Council Directive 90/313/EEC (OJ L 41, 14.2.2003, p. 26).
Amendment 39 #
2023/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) On the basis of the information provided by the Member States under Article 10(a) and Directive 802/2016, the Commission shall make regularly updated data on the implementation and application of this Directive publically available EU-wide, thus ensuring transparency of information on the checks carried out, the entities checked and infringements established. The overview shall include the information listed in Annex II to this Directive.
Amendment 89 #
2023/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Directive 2005/35/EC
Article 10
Article 10
(d) within three years from the date of transposition of this Directive, ensure that competent authorities verify at least 160% of the alerts sent by CleanSeaNet every year.
Amendment 102 #
2023/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Directive 2005/35/EC
Article 10
Article 10
1. Based on information reported by Member States in accordance with Article 10a, the Commission shall make publicly available a regularly updated Union-wide overview broken down per Member State on the implementation and enforcement of this Directive. The overview shall include the information listed in Annex II to this Directive.
Amendment 125 #
2023/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 2 – point c a (new)
Annex II – point 2 – point c a (new)
Directive 2005/35/EC
Article 10
Article 10
(ca) Monitoring data concerning implementation of Directive 892/2016 uploaded on to THETIS system;
Amendment 10 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) However, the specificities of the occasional road passenger transport sector are not shared by the road freight transport or the regular road passenger transport sector. Occasional road passenger transport is characterised by high seasonality and different lengths of time spent driving which depend on the touristic activities undertaken by passengers. It needs to accommodate unscheduled and impromptu requests from passengers in terms of additional stops and changes of the route or the schedule, wherever feasible. Occasional road passenger transport generally involves less driving time when compared to freight transport or regular bus services. In addition drivers usually sleep in hotels, and seldom drive at night. On the other hand, drivers during the working time may be subject to some additional activities, often resulting from interactions with passengers or related to the maintenance of the vehicle, which may limit or reduce the planned breaks, thus affecting driver well-being and concentration levels.
Amendment 16 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) More flexible rules in the scheduling of the breaks and rest periods of drivers engaged in occasional road passenger transport services should in no way jeopardise the safety of drivers, road safety, increase the level of fatigue of drivers or lead to a deterioration in working conditions. Such flexibility should therefore not alter the current rules on the total minimum breaks, on maximum driving periods per day and per week and on the maximum fortnightly driving time, but rather provide an opportunity to enhance driver well-being and quality of life.
Amendment 21 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) More flexibility in the scheduling of breaks for drivers engaged in occasional road passenger transport services should not prevenall ensure that those drivers from takingtake breaks of the minimum duration necessary to enable them to rest properly. Therefore, it is appropriate to set a minimum duration for each break. Therefore, drivers engaged in occasional road passenger transport services should be allowed to split their obligatory break into three separate breaks of at least 1530 minutes each, in addition to the other possibility of splitting a break. They must, however, remain free to take longer breaks than allowed, where possible.
Amendment 49 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation 2006/561/EC
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
‘For a driver engaged in an occasional passenger service the break referred to in the first paragraph may also be replaced by three breaks of at least 1530 minutes each, distributed over the drivworking period referred to in the first paragraph, in such a way as to comply with the first paragraph.’;
Amendment 59 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Regulation 2006/561/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) postponing the daily rest period by at most 1 hour, provided that the total accumulated drivworking time for that day has not exceeded 7 hours;
Amendment 65 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a Regulation 2006/561/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a Regulation 2006/561/EC
(b) postponing the daily rest period by at most 2 hours, provided that the total accumulated working driving time for that day has not exceeded 5 hours.
Amendment 258 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) It should be ensured that drivers who newly acquire their driving licence in a given category do not endanger road safety on account of their inexperience. For those novice drivers a probationary period of two years should be established, during which they should be subjected to stricter rules and penalties Union-wide when breaking them, due to the influence of alcohol or drugs. The penalties for such conduct should be effective, proportionate, dissuasive and non‐discriminatory and their severity should to the furthest extent possible take into account the Union’s mid- term and long-term goals of halving and nearly eliminating deaths and serious injuries. As regards any other restrictions on novice drivers, Member States should be allowed to freely implement additional rules in their territory.
Amendment 276 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
(9a) ‘motor caravan’ means a vehicle with a living area containing seating and a table, separate or folding sleeping berths, cooking facilities as well as cupboards and storage space;
Amendment 410 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point h
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) two years after a driving licence, granted for category B, was issued for the first time it shall be valid for driving the alternatively fuelled vehicles referred to in Article 2 of Council Directive 96/53/EC63 and for driving special purpose vehicles, provided they are motor caravans as defined in Annex I, Part A, Point 5.1. of Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council, with a maximum authorised mass above 3 500 kg but not exceeding 4 250 kg without a trailer. __________________ 63 Council Directive 96/53/EC of 25 July 1996 laying down for certain road vehicles circulating within the Community the maximum authorised dimensions in national and international traffic and the maximum authorised weights in international traffic (OJ L 235, 17.9.1996, p. 59).
Amendment 22 #
2022/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas there are still technological barriers to the interoperability of trains between the various EU countries;
Amendment 26 #
2022/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas urban hubs at present are not sufficiently integrated into the current TEN-T network, and a significant amount of last-mile infrastructure for goods transport and multimodal connections for passengers are lacking;
Amendment 75 #
2022/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Amendment 101 #
2022/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Notes that the transformation of stations in service centres and of interchanges between trains and other modes of transport has been under way for a few years; invites the Commission to reinforce the strategic role of railway stations within an integrated and sustainable mobility system, in particular by supporting the modernisation of stations in small centres that are always less populated, through the digital connections that are essential to encourage the use of rail;
Amendment 129 #
2022/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Recalls that Directive (EU) 798/2016 provides for the special certification of staff accompanying trains; considers that qualified staff are necessary not just to improve the rail service but especially to ensure the safety of all aspects of rail transport; invites the European Commission to support the training of qualified staff so that they have the skills for cross-border as well as national transport;
Amendment 139 #
2022/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Amendment 186 #
2022/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses the importance of ensuring fair and advantageous ticket prices for all categories of passengers, including the most vulnerable; , with particular attention to disabled users who need special assistance;
Amendment 59 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to support SMEs and micro-businesses (including artisans) in the tourism sector, by fostering innovative initiatives, simplifying bureaucracy and encouraging education and training (mainly on new digital skills), to stimulate new tourism offerings in terms of destinations and experiences; welcomes the Commission’s initiative to set up an online guide for tourism funds and calls on it to continue to simplify SMEs’ access to funds;
Amendment 72 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Regrets that hourly rates of pay and labour costs in the tourism sector are significantly lower than in the economy as a whole, and that there is a relatively high percentage of fixed-term contracts and shorter duration of employment; is concerned that women working in the tourism sector earn around 15% less than their male counterparts; calls on the Commission to promote fair and inclusive employment in the sector;
Amendment 103 #
2022/0365(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) It is necessary to ensure that this regulation does not restrict individual mobility and that private vehicles are generally available for purchase. It is also necessary to provide support for manufacturers in the transition to vehicles without internal combustion engines in order to ensure their competitiveness and to protect jobs in this sector. In addition, there is a need to avoid the risk of possible increases in the price of vehicles covered by this regulation driving purchasers towards the second-hand market, thereby effectively undermining the expected emission reduction benefits.
Amendment 157 #
2022/0365(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Vehicles with traction batteries, including plugin hybrids and battery electric vehicles, contribute to the decarbonisation of the road transport sector. In order to gain and increase consumer trust in such vehicles, they should be performant and durable. It is therefore important to require that traction batteries retain a good part of their initial capacity after many years of use. That is of particular importance to buyers of second hand electric vehicles to ensure that the vehicle will continue to perform as expected. Monitors of the battery state-of- health should therefore be required for all vehicles that use traction batteries. In addition minimum performance requirements for battery durability of passenger cars should be introduced, taking into account the UN Global Technical Regulation 2247. European research and development support for the production of batteries using less pollutant technologies should also be envisaged. __________________ 47 United Nations Global Technical Regulation on In-vehicle Battery Durability for Electrified Vehicles, UN GTR 22
Amendment 164 #
2022/0365(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Tampering of vehicles to remove or deactivate parts of the pollution control systems is a well-known problem. Such practice leads to uncontrolled emissions and should be prevented. Tampering of the odometer, leads to false mileage and hampers the proper in-service control of a vehicle. It is therefore of the utmost importance to guarantee the highest possible security protection of those systems, complete with security certificates and appropriate anti-tampering protection to ensure that neither pollution control systems nor the vehicle odometer can be tampered with. Provision should also be made for an effective system of penalties for car manufacturers that devise and/or make use of control, diagnostic and monitoring systems that falsify readings, thereby appearing to bring them into line with this legislation. The proceeds thereof should be set aside and earmarked for households affected by transport poverty.
Amendment 545 #
2022/0365(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The national authorities shall introduce penalties for manufacturers that design, produce and assemble vehicles fitted with defeat devices or mechanisms and for the deliberate falsification of readings to bring them into line with the parameters specified under this legislation. In addition, penalties shall be introduced for interfering and tampering with control, diagnostic and monitoring systems thereby falsifying readings and appearing to bring them into line with this legislation. The proceeds thereof shall be set aside and earmarked for households affected by transport poverty.
Amendment 40 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 56 #
2022/0212(BUD)
8. Recalls that the tourism sector is a major economic activity in the European Union with a wide-ranging impact on economic growth, employment, and social development; regrets that the wide range of funding programmes financed by the EU budget and Next Generation EU constitutes a difficult system for PMI in primis; reiterates Parliament’s request for the creation of a specific programme on sustainable Union-wide tourism of a specific budget line that reflects both the importance of the sector in the Union economy and its needs;
Amendment 13 #
2021/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the rule of law is one of the values that underpin the Union, and its protection ensures respect for fundamental rights and democracy;
Amendment 16 #
2021/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas COVID-19 and the relevant measures put in place by Member States in order to contain its spread have affected the full exercise of the right to privacy and data protection;
Amendment 45 #
2021/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Emphasises that an independent judiciary, access to justice, freedom of expression, freedom to access, receive and impart information, and media pluralism are crucial components of the rule of law; calls on the Commission to preserve these core EU values when they are infringed by Member States;
Amendment 46 #
2021/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Welcomes the Commission's renewed focus on respect for the rule of law in the Member States and calls on it to move forward with the ongoing Article 7 procedures; points out that strengthening the Union's capacity to promote and uphold the rule of law requires the promotion of a common culture, the prevention of related problems and an effective response; calls on the Commission to step up its efforts to ensure that Member States abolish all forms of legislative discrimination that still apply to persons of different nationalities, as is the case, for example, in Germany in the event of custody of children by parents of different nationalities;
Amendment 56 #
2021/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that any instruments that interfere with the right to privacy and the protection of personal data must not only have a legal basis, but must also be necessary and proportionate, as required by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights;
Amendment 62 #
2021/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Member States to introduce systems for monitoring and assessing cases concerning children involved in cross-border custody and family reunification disputes that are non- discriminatory and that fully respect the fundamental rights of the child;
Amendment 86 #
2021/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Acknowledges that the current set- up of the EU participatory framework may leave people doubtful about which channel is more suited to their needs and thus deter them from using the available tools to communicate with the EU institutions; calls on the Commission and the Member States to put in place the appropriate instruments to ensure that EU citizens and residents are fully informed about their right to submit petitions to the European Parliament and their right of recourse to the Ombudsman as a means of upholding their rights and reporting any violations, in accordance with Article 44 of the Charter and Article 227 of the TFEU;
Amendment 93 #
2021/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Points out that technological changes are changing the shape of our civil societies; stresses, in this regard, that legislation needs to be strengthened at EU level in order to protect the public from crimes relating to the new technologies which could infringe their fundamental rights, in particular with regard to the protection of personal data;
Amendment 52 #
2021/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that architectural barriers continue to be an obstacle for persons with disabilities; stresses the vital role of accessible urban mobility to enable persons with disabilities to exercise in full their right to study and work; calls on the Commission to provide for a minimum share of mobility funding to promote full transport accessibility for persons with disabilities;
Amendment 67 #
2021/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recognises that urban logistics are an essential public service; calls on local authorities to develop dedicated sustainable urban logistics plans that integrate freight into the planning of more dynamic and flexible uses of curb space; points to the key role of intermodal exchanges to facilitate freight transport in the urban fabric and calls for multimodality to be encouraged in order to make freight transport sustainable;
Amendment 82 #
2021/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Points out that the majority of accidents occur in urban areas and often involve pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, who are the most vulnerable to road accidents; considers the integration of 'Vision Zero' into urban planning policies to be crucial, and calls on the Member States to constantly exchange good practices in order to promote safe local mobility, especially for the most vulnerable groups;
Amendment 105 #
2021/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that the promotion of sustainable mobility must be based on alternative transport systems to the use of private vehicles, such as shared mobility, the success of which is based on changing the behaviour of citizens who tend to favour temporary access to mobility services by adhering to a new lifestyle that favours efficiency, sustainability and sharing;
Amendment 25 #
2021/2048(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 214 – interpretation – paragraph 1
Rule 214 – interpretation – paragraph 1
Non-attached Members do not constitute a political group within the meaning of Rule 33 and they cannot therefore designate coordinators, who are the only Members entitled to attend coordinator meetings.
Amendment 26 #
2021/2048(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 214 – interpretation – paragraph 2
Rule 214 – interpretation – paragraph 2
In all cases, in order to guarantee that non-attached Members must be guaranteedhave access to information, in accordance with the principle of non- discrimination, through the supply of information and the presence of a member ofey may appoint one non-attached member as an observer. The Chair can give the non- attached Members’ secretariat at coordinator meetings acting as an observer the opportunity to express his or her view.
Amendment 367 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to make further efforts to enhance collective and shared mobility to make it a viable alternative to private vehicle use; recalls that electric mobility has a key role to play and is based on two pillars that require rapid and harmonised action, namely a widespread and uniform charging network and the uptake of electric vehicles to create a virtuous circle;
Amendment 379 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the need to consider completeing missing cross-border links to improve interurban cross-country connectionslinks in the light of impact assessments that take account of transport and market developments; believes that the Commission’s priorities should be reviewed, taking into account the conclusions of the Court of Auditors in its Special Report 10/2020;
Amendment 406 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Member States to significantly increase their efforts to increase the share of walking and cycling in urban and rural areas; considers it essential, in this regard, to make provision in town plans for further development of dedicated lanes and calls on the Commission to provide further support for cycling mobility by comprehensively promoting combined forms of transport, such as rail and bicycle;
Amendment 454 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to prioritise investments with the greatest benefit in terms of road safety, especially investments to maintain existing infrastructure and, where necessary, build new infrastructure; takes the view that an in-depth analysis of the environmental situation is essential in order to ensure maximum infrastructure safety, especially where the impact of construction has fundamentally altered the hydrogeological stability of the land;
Amendment 489 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Considers it necessary to work on strengthening the logistics nodes of rail and port infrastructures, as well as rail links between cities and rail routes, minimising land consumption as much as possible; stresses the need, in this regard, for an assessment of the costs of the infrastructure work needed to construct new logistics nodes, and a genuine reorganisation of logistics management itself that will yield results in the years to come;
Amendment 570 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Insists on the phasing-outtotal removal of direct and indirect fossil fuel subsidies by 2022 in the Union and in each Member State, and considers the revision of the Energy Taxation Directive as the best possibility to achieve a stable and predictable carbon price;
Amendment 804 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Recalls that, in 2019, the number of crimes reported directly to TAPA’s Incident Information Service (IIS) in the EMEA region increased by 114.7% year- on-year, with total losses exceeding EUR 137 million; urges the Commission to adopt a proactive policy to improve the security of truck parking areas to reduce the incidence of theft and crime against heavy goods vehicles;
Amendment 810 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 b (new)
Paragraph 32 b (new)
32b. Calls on the Commission to promote the GNSS system for tracing heavy goods transport by establishing an EU-GNSS portal and appropriate software; considers that a GNSS-based monitoring system is an effective tool for constant truck monitoring and real-time goods tracing; points out that such a portal would serve as a reference for the costs of carrying out roadside checks, providing greater safeguards in terms of road safety while ensuring the processing of data in real time, such as the remote weighing of lorries; emphasises, moreover, that the GNSS system could be a means of restoring legality, ensuring law enforcement and preventing illegal operations from the outset, as well as enabling monitoring to combat social dumping and unfair market conditions;
Amendment 815 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 c (new)
Paragraph 32 c (new)
32c. Considers it essential that the Commission and the Member States apply a policy of making guard rails safe on the road sections most at risk and calls on the Commission to provide incentives to increase the number of so-called ‘motorcycle-friendly’ barriers on the European road network;
Amendment 11 #
2021/2025(INI)
2. Notes that, despite repeated requests by Parliament, the Commission’s 2020 Rule of Law Report fails to encompass the areas of democracy and fundamental rights; calls on the Commission to ensure equal treatment of all the Union’s founding values in its next report; believes that the Commission must also involve independent experts in this annual exercise in order to guarantee full credibility, and also provide clear indications on follow-up actions for any shortcomings detected; calls on the Commission to cover the areas of democracy and fundamental rights in its annual country-specific recommendations;
Amendment 24 #
2021/2025(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Points out that Parliament’s Committee on Petitions has, for over 10 years, been receiving petitions in which a very high number of non-German parents expose systemic discrimination and arbitrary measures taken against them by the German Youth Welfare Office (Jugendamt) in cross-border family disputes involving children, on matters concerning, inter alia, parental responsibility and child custody; believes that discriminatory practices should be deemed violations of the rule of law; calls on the Commission to play an active role in ensuring fair and consistent non- discriminatory practices with respect to parents in the handling of cross-border child custody cases throughout the Union;
Amendment 32 #
2021/2025(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights that the COVID-19 pandemic has confirmed the importance of strengthening independent journalism and access to pluralistic information as key enablers of rule of law and democratic accountability able to provide citizens with fact-checked information, thereby contributing to the fight against disinformation; notes with concern that online platforms and social networks based in third countries have even censored information from official sources and recognised media outlets in the EU Member States; deplores the fact that in a number of Member States, journalists have increasingly faced physical threats and online harassment, especially female journalists;
Amendment 26 #
2021/2019(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises the fundamental role of the Committee on Petitions in protecting and promoting the rights of EU citizens and residents by ensuring that petitioners’ concerns and complaints are examined in a timely and effective manner and that they are resolved, wherever possible, through an open, democratic, rapid and transparent petitions process; stresses the pivotal importance of petitions in promoting the principles of direct democracy and improving the active participation of EU citizens;
Amendment 51 #
2021/2019(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to assess whether national authorities are taking the necessary measures to respond to citizens’ concerns as expressed in their petitions where cases of systemic failure in compliance with EU law occur; calls on the Commission to regularly follow up on progress in complying with EU legislation in the cases examined;
Amendment 65 #
2021/2019(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Draws attention to the large number of petitions on COVID-19 that the Committee on Petitions examined and replied to in 2020, mostly by using its urgency procedure; stresses that most of these petitions called for the protection of citizens’ health against the spread of the virus, including questions on treatments, protective equipment and on the acquisition and distribution of vaccines, as well as for the assessment of the management of the health crisis in the Member States; recalls, also, that many petitioners raised concerns over the impact of national emergency measures, including lockdowns, on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights, calling into question travel and work restrictions, obstacles to the freedom of movement within the Schengen area, as well as the management of cancelled flights and trips during the pandemic and the refund policies of the airlines involved;
Amendment 76 #
2021/2019(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that environmental issues remained an area of serious concern for petitioners in 2020; regrets that environmental rules are not always correctly implemented in the Member States, as described in numerous petitions raising complaints about air and electromagnetic pollution, the deterioration of natural ecosystems, nuclear safety and the impact of mining activities on the environment; stresses the importance of delivering on EU citizens’ expectations on the protection of the environment; urges, therefore, the Commission, together with the Member States, to ensure the correct implementation of EU legislation in this field and to set binding criteria to ensure regulatory fairness and protect the health of citizens in all Member States;
Amendment 77 #
2021/2019(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes the specific role of protection played by the Committee on Petitions within the EU in the framework of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; points to the committee’s important ongoing work in connection with petitions concerning issues on disabilities; notes that the number of petitions on disability almost doubled in 2020 in comparison with the previous year; stresses that discrimination and access to education and employment remain among the main challenges faced by persons with disabilities and believes that the Commission and Member States need to do more to make essential services fully accessible;
Amendment 3 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
– having regard to the Court of Auditors’ special report no 1/2015: Inland Waterway Transport in Europe: no significant improvements in modal share and navigability conditions since 2001
Amendment 45 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas, for the same level of energy expenditure, an inland waterway vessel can carry 1 tonne of cargo almost four times as far as a lorry and, owing to its vast cargo capacity, can carry the equivalent of hundreds of articulated lorries;
Amendment 61 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Criticises the fact that, so far, there has been no significant increase in the modal share of freight transport by inland waterways; calls on the Commission and the Member States to give priority to inland waterway projects involving the corridors, rivers or river segments which offer the most substantial and most immediate benefits for the improvement of inland waterway transport;
Amendment 71 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. notes with concern that much of Europe's river infrastructure was built in the post-war period and is often too dated to accommodate larger, newer vessels; notes that the Member States believe that EUR 13 billion would be needed just to clear bottlenecks by 2030; Stresses that more investment in updating river and canal infrastructure (for example, locks, bridges, the width and depth of canals, and interoperable deployment of digital technologies across borders) is key, while respecting the applicable environmental law;
Amendment 101 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the importance of further encouraging and supporting initiatives aimed at the use of alternative fuels and propulsion methods for shipping in accordance with the principle of technological neutrality; points out, in this regard, the value of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a purely transitional solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in inland waterway transport; note, short-term solution; recalls that methane emissions from LNG-powered ships that the existing, technically mature vessels and distribution infrastructure now based on LNG could be used for biogas and will therefore be essential in scaling up Bio- LNG as a marine fuelve a significant impact on pollution levels and climate change and are detrimental to the EU’s 2050 climate targets;
Amendment 203 #
2021/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. criticises the fact that there has so far been a general lack of strategic vision for waterway systems, at regulatory, administrative and planning level, particularly with regard to infrastructure measures; calls on the Commission to improve coordination in the implementation of the core TEN-T network, taking into account the potential to develop inland waterway freight corridors; stresses the cardinal importance of coordination between Member States during the implementation of corridors, with a view to the establishment of specific and achievable goals and the setting of milestones for the removal of bottlenecks along corridors within the framework of the Connecting Europe Facility;
Amendment 46 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to prioritise investments with the greatest benefit in terms of road safety, includingabove all investments in maintaining existing infrastructure and, where necessary, in the construction of new infrastructure; takes the view that an in- depth analysis of the environmental situation is essential in order to ensure maximum infrastructure safety, especially where the impact of construction has fundamentally altered the hydrogeological stability of the land; welcomes, in this regard, the launch of the Safer Transport Platform initiative and calls on all interested parties to consider its use;
Amendment 53 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Points out that the entry into force of Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 has required all Member States to adopt new procedures and references, with a view to standardising material specifications for construction products, in particular with regard to road materials; notes that sensibilities continue to differ among construction operators in the various Member States, however, with regard to the suitability of products and the adoption of voluntary standards, in addition to the mandatory ones; considers it important to promote the use of innovative high-performance materials and calls on the Commission to actively monitor the use of new materials and to provide information that is easily accessible to operators;
Amendment 104 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that new personal mobility devices also raise a number of serious concerns related not only to the safety of the devices themselves, but also to their safe use in traffic; regrets that only a few Member States have introduced legislation on this issue and that the lack of harmonisation in the EU can create confusion and make it difficult for visitors to abide by local rules; calls on the Commission to consider a type approval framework for these new mobility devices and to issue guidelines for Members States on traffic rules for the use of such devices; considers it essential, in this regard, to make provision in town plans for further development of dedicated lanes and calls on the Commission to provide further support for cycling policies by comprehensively promoting combined forms of transport, such as rail and bicycle;
Amendment 107 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Commission to promote the GNSS system for the tracing of heavy goods transport through the establishment of an EU-GNSS portal and appropriate software; is of the view that a GNSS-based monitoring system is an effective tool for monitoring lorries and goods traceability in real time, on an ongoing basis; points out that such a portal would serve as a reference for the costs of carrying out roadside checks, providing greater safeguards in terms of road safety while ensuring the processing of data in real time, such as the remote weighing of lorries; points out, moreover, that the GNSS system could be a means of restoring legality, ensuring law enforcement and preventing illegal operations from the outset, as well as enabling monitoring to combat social dumping and unfair market conditions;
Amendment 111 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Regrets that the provisions in the Roadworthiness Package relating to the inspection of cargo securing are not mandatory; calls on the Commission to propose a reinforcement of these provisions in the next revision, with a view to harmonising the rules;
Amendment 127 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Points out that a study by the European Transport Safety Council has found that the number of pedestrians and cyclists killed in road accidents has fallen more slowly than the number of casualties among car occupants; notes, in particular, that mortality has remained constant among the most vulnerable groups, namely children and the elderly; calls on the Commission to promote the improvement of pedestrian crossings and to foster a culture of respect for pedestrians;
Amendment 241 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The trans-European transport network consists to a large extent of existing infrastructure. In order to fully achieve the objectives of the new trans- European transport network policy, uniform requirements regarding the infrastructure should be established and measures taken to ensure the routine and non-routine maintenance of infrastructures.
Amendment 274 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The interests of regional and local authorities, as well as those of the public concerned by a project of common interest, as well as those of businesses and SMEs, should be appropriately taken into account in the planning and construction phase of projects and measures should be taken to facilitate their active involvement for the entire duration thereof.
Amendment 329 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) Projects of common interest for which Union funding is sought should be the subject of a socio-economic and environmental cost- benefit analysis based on a recognised methodology, taking into account the relevant social, economic, climate-related and environmental benefits and costs as well as the life-cycle approach to factor in the impact of the projects during the construction phase. The analysis of climate-related and environmental costs and benefits should be based on the environmental impact assessment carried out pursuant to Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council21. __________________ 21 Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (OJ L 26, 28.1.2012, p. 1).
Amendment 334 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) In order to contribute to the climate reduction targets of the European Green Deal of a 90% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, measures to mitigate the greenhouse gas impactsfor the entire life cycle of projects of common interest in the form of new, extended or upgraded transport infrastructures on which non-routine maintenance is carried out should be analysed.
Amendment 432 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 a (new)
Recital 50 a (new)
(50a) Urban hubs should play a key role in improving interconnections between ports and road and rail networks through the development of an appropriately integrated and innovative system of smart logistics.
Amendment 442 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52
Recital 52
(52) Member States should establish a national SUMP support programme aimed at promoting the uptake of SUMPs and improving coordination among regions, cities and towns. It should support regions and urban areas to develop high-quality SUMPs and reinforce monitoring and evaluation of the SUMP implementation through legislative measures, guidance, capacity building, assistance and possibly financial support. In particular, the use of integrated IT systems as a common interface for different transport modes should be encouraged in order to develop a consolidated logistical system for the various operators.
Amendment 467 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 61
Recital 61
(61) Insufficient safety, security and reliability of the infrastructure, caused by natural hazards, including climate related events and other exceptional occurrences such as pandemics, human-made disasters such as accidents, or disruptions caused by intentional acts such as terrorism and cyber-attacks, is a major problem for the efficiency and functioning of the trans- European transport network. For instance, accidents caused by several natural disasters due to extreme weather events have interrupted the transport flows significantly in the past years. The resilience of the transport network to climate change, natural hazards, human- made disasters and other disruptions should hence be improved, drawing on the risk assessment and resilience enhancing measures taken by critical entities for the transport sector pursuant to Directive […] on the resilience of critical entities24. For infrastructural projects, a lifetime schedule of mandatory routine maintenance procedures, with guaranteed funding for non-routine maintenance also, must be put in place. __________________ 24 This Directive refers to the Commission’s proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the resilience of critical entities, COM/2020/829 final.
Amendment 667 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c – point vi a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c – point vi a (new)
(via) a binding infrastructure maintenance schedule;
Amendment 692 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) analysis of the social, economic and environmental impact of the infrastructure throughout its life cycle, including the construction phase;
Amendment 1715 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 18/23
Annex 1 – part 18/23
Add the following to the extended core network: - Bari-Lecce
Amendment 1761 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 - table - section IT
Annex 2 - table - section IT
Node name: Brindisi Urban node: X Airport: Comprehensivre Martime port: Comprehensivre
Amendment 1762 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 - table - section IT
Annex 2 - table - section IT
Node name: Foggia Urban node: X Airport: Comprehensivre Rail road terminals: Comprehensivre (Incoronata)
Amendment 1763 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 - table - section IT
Annex 2 - table - section IT
Node name: Lecce Rail road terminals: Core
Amendment 1800 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 3 - part 7/14
Annex 3 - part 7/14
Add the following to the corridor Baltic Sea – Adriatic Sea: - Bari-Lecce
Amendment 35 #
2021/0419(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The growing need to make better use of data in making transport chains more sustainable, secure, efficient and resilient, calls for enhanced coordination of the ITS framework with other initiatives aimed at harmonising and facilitating data sharing in the mobility, transport and logistics sectors with a multimodal perspective 37. There is a particular need to enhance interoperability and communication as regards ITS-based information and reservation services for safe and secure parking places for trucks and commercial vehicles such as service and rest areas on roads. __________________ 37 Such as the Common European Mobility data space and its components, Regulation (EU) 2020/1056 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2020 on electronic freight transport information (OJ L 249, 31.7.2020, p. 33), and the work pursued by the Digital Transport and Logistics Forum (DTLF).
Amendment 74 #
2021/0419(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The provision of secured and reliable timing and positioning services is an essential element of the effective operation of ITS applications and services. Therefore, it is appropriate to ensure their compatibility with the authentication mechanism provided by the Galileo programme, in order to mitigate Global Navigation Satellite Systems (‘GNSS’) signal spoofing attacks. The GNSS system for tracking heavy goods transport should also be monitored through the creation of an EU-GNSS portal integrated with ITS systems through appropriate software. The GNSS-based monitoring system is an effective tool for monitoring lorries and goods traceability in real time, on an ongoing basis as such a portal would serve as a reference for the costs of carrying out roadside checks, providing greater safeguards in terms of road safety while ensuring the processing of data in real time, such as the remote weighing of lorries; moreover, the GNSS system could be a means of restoring legality, ensuring law enforcement and preventing illegal operations from the outset, as well as enabling monitoring to combat social dumping and unfair market conditions;
Amendment 143 #
2021/0419(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – point 2.4.3 a (new)
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – point 2.4.3 a (new)
Directive 2010/40/EU
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – point 2.4.3 a (new)
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2.4 – paragraph 1 – point 2.4.3 a (new)
2.4.3a. of data available via their collection through the GNSS system;
Amendment 218 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The possibility to develop advanced digital services, including contract-based payment solutions, and to ensure transparent user information by digital means depends on the deployment of digitally connected and smart recharging points that support the creation of a digitally connected and interoperable infrastructure51. Those smart recharging points should comprise a set of physical attributes and technical specifications (hardware and software) that are necessary to send and receive data in real time, enabling the flow of information between market actors that are dependent on these data for fully developing the recharging experience, including charging point operators, mobility service providers, e- roaming platforms, distribution systems operators and, ultimately, end consumers. To this end, it is intended to promote the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) for the purposes of heavy goods transport as an effective tool to monitor trucks and charging stations and manage data exchange while ensuring real-time traceability of freight. _________________ 51 In line with the principles laid down in the European Interoperability Framework – Implementation Strategy, COM/2017/0134 final.
Amendment 71 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The Communication on a Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy10 adopted by the Commission in December 2020 sets a course of action for the EU transport system to achieve its green and digital transformation and become more resilient. The decarbonisation of the air transport sector is a necessary and challenging process, especially in the short term. Technological advancements, pursued in European and national research and innovation aviation programmes have contributed to important emission reductions in the past decades. However, the global growth of air traffic has outpaced the sector’s emissions reductions. Whereas new technologies are expected to help reducingend short-haul aviation’s reliance on fossil energy in the next decades, sustainable and renewable aviation fuels offer the only solution for significant decarbonisation of all flight ranges, already in the short term. However, this potential is currently largely untapped. _________________ 10 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy – putting European transport on track for the future (COM/2020/789 final), 9.12.2020.
Amendment 86 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) At global level, sustainable aviation fuels are regulated at ICAO. In particular, ICAO establishes detailed requirements on the sustainability, traceability and accounting of sustainable aviation fuels for use on flights covered by the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). While incentives are set in CORSIA and sustainable aviation fuels are considered an integral pillar of the work on the feasibility of a Long-Term Aspiration Goal for international aviation, there is currently no mandatory scheme on the use of sustainable aviation fuels for international flights. Comprehensive multilateral or bilateral air transport agreements between the EU or its Member States, and third countries generally include provisions on environmental protection. However, for the time being, such provisions do not impose on contracting parties any binding requirements on the use of sustainable aviation fuels. The EU and Member States must therefore implement an international policy that promotes the use of sustainable fuels with agreements that ensure a level playing field with regard to emissions targets.
Amendment 106 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) To avoid distortions of competition, this Regulation should apply to all air carriers and operators operating in the EU. The EU should also implement international agreements with binding standards equal to those applied in the EU to prevent unfair competition and ensure that global action is taken to combat climate change.
Amendment 32 #
2020/2275(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that the right to petition is the oldest instrument involving the direct participation of citizens at EU level and that it is the easiest and most direct way for citizens to contact the EU institutions and express their views on the legislation adopted and the policy choices made at EU level, its implementation in the Member States and the policy choices made at EU level; points out that petitions are a way of giving the public a realistic view of the effectiveness of legislation;
Amendment 42 #
2020/2275(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that there is a mismatch between citizens’ expectations as to the EU institutions’ powers to solve individual problems and the limitations the Treaties impose on the EU institutions; so as to prevent situations in which the public have unrealistic expectations and then feel disappointed in the EU institutions, calls for more information to be provided to citizens on the Union’s competences and the limits of the right to petition; calls on the European institutions to provide clear information regarding the right to petition and systematically encourage recourse to this instrument;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2275(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Draws attention to the potential that the right to petition has when it comes to warning the EU institutions about possible loopholes in Union law, or breaches or poor implementation thereof, both systemically and as regards specific cases; calls on the Commission, as guardian of the Treaties, to pay closer attention to the issues raised in petitions and to ensure that they give rise to proper inquiries so that genuine improvements can be made, taking their observations into account in the legislative process; emphasises that, in cases where the Commission does not have legislative or powers or the power to impose sanctions, the Commission still has and should use the possibility to act by providing coordination or support;
Amendment 61 #
2020/2275(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for the EU institutions and Parliament’s committees, as well as the Member States, to better cooperate with the Committee on Petitions in order to answer petitioners efficiently and satisfy their requests; considers it essential to ensure the presence and involvement of Member State representatives during discussions of petitions in committee; in this context, urges the Commission to avoid general answers and to provide targeted and tailored responses to the petitioners;
Amendment 105 #
2020/2275(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Considers it essential that citizens be able to contribute to the exercise of the legislative prerogatives of the Union and be directly involved in the initiation of legislative proposals; calls for the further development of public consultation as an instrument enabling the public to make known its concerns at an early stage;
Amendment 2 #
2020/2272(ACI)
Proposal for a decision
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the action of the institutions and EU policies must be based on participatory democracy, thus ensuring compliance with the principles of full transparency and correct and timely information sharing for citizens; Recalls that it is the duty of the institutions to guarantee an open, transparent and continuous dialogue with civil society, in order to allow citizens to exercise direct control over the different stages of the decision-making process and to allow them to participate more closely in the decision-making process, as well as to ensure full accountability of the Union's institutions and bodies;
Amendment 3 #
2020/2272(ACI)
Proposal for a decision
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the Union will in various forms disburse unprecedented volumes of financial support to the Member States in order to fight the consequences of the pandemic and every decision related thereto has to be taken with full transparency, ensuring full accountability on the part of the Union's decision makers;
Amendment 5 #
2020/2272(ACI)
Proposal for a decision
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas high ethical standards for interest representation underpin the trust that citizens have in the EU institutions, enhancing their transparency and accountability;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2272(ACI)
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the fact that the status of the Council of the European Union has changed from that of an observer to that of a formal party to the Agreement; considers nevertheless that its participation is limited to meetings with the most senior officials, and, under voluntary schemes only, meetings of the Permanent Representatives and Deputy Permanent Representatives during their presidency and six months before; insists that for the credibility of the scheme all Permanent Representations should take an active part in that voluntary scheme, continue to apply it after their presidency has ended and extend, it insofar as this is possible, to other officials;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2272(ACI)
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the undertaking to increase resources for maintenance, development and promotion of the register, as well as the Council’s formal contribution to the secretariat; believes that such commitments to the joint scheme should enhance the capacity of the Secretariat to provide timely guidance to the registrants and support them in the registration and update of the requested data; nevertheless, insists, in particular, that human resources are very limited in proportion to the number of registrants in comparison with similar national schemes and that that limitation hampers the efficiency of the operation of the register; requests to the institutions to provide the necessary resources so as to ensure the full operation of the register;
Amendment 31 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission to conduct a comprehensive and cross- cutting review of EU legislation and funding programmes with a view to complying fully with the CRPD by constructively involving disability organisations and the members of the EU Framework;
Amendment 38 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to revise the European Disability Strategy and to develop a comprehensive EU CRPD strategy with a clear timeframe, benchmarks and indicators;
Amendment 49 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Warmly welcomes the adoption of stronger rail passenger rights for people with disabilities and with reduced mobility, especially the phasing out of the current exemptions for Member States and the reduction of the period of advance notice to be given by persons with disabilities or reduced mobility who require assistance; encourages the Member States to arrange, where possible, shorter pre-notification periods for persons with disabilities who require assistance with travel, in order to allow persons with disabilities and with reduced mobility to more readily exercise their free movement rights; calls for the swift implementation of the rules laid down in the recast of Regulation (EC) No 1371/200718 in all Member States; calls on the Commission to consider a proposal relating to the rights of passengers with disabilities in urban and rural transport, to bridge the gaps that still exist; _________________ 18Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on rail passengers’ rights and obligations, (OJ L 315, 3.12.2007, p. 14).
Amendment 60 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses that full accessibility must be guaranteed in all public places in Europe; regrets that the European Disability Strategy is nowadays being disregarded in many respects, and in particular that there are too many public buildings with architectural barriers, which constitute an odious form of discrimination; calls on the Commission to mainstream accessibility into all policy areas and on the Member States to fully implement existing legislation;
Amendment 107 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Stresses that people with disabilities must be fully integrated into the labour market through the promotion of inclusive education and flexible forms of employment that can meet their needs (such as teleworking or smart working) and through the full involvement of associations for people with disabilities in developing inclusive strategies;
Amendment 13 #
2020/2142(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Reiterates that discharge is first of all a procedure to certify that expenditure has been carried out correctly and that financial control systems are functioning; recalls that the EU budget is funded ultimately by EU citizens and that full transparency and reliability has to be ensured on their behalf; states that the continued failure, without any real repercussions, to grant discharge to the Council undermines performance of the procedure from both an ethical point of view and one of respect for the principles contained in the Treaties; calls therefore on the Council and the Commission to resume negotiations immediately to find a solution which places respect for citizens to the fore;
Amendment 7 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Draws attention to the conclusions of European Court of Auditors' Special Report 10/2020, which raise serious doubts about the economic and environmental benefits of the Lyon-Turin rail link project and emphasise that the traffic forecasts have been shown not to reflect the real situation; calls on the Commission to review the project and suspend the funding earmarked for it;
Amendment 14 #
2020/2133(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the main challenges in implementing conflict-of-interest policies relate to the management of compulsory disclosure, revolving doors and conflicts of interest arising from collateral activities and membership of specific groups;
Amendment 22 #
2020/2133(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Considers it essential for documentation relating to agreements with pharmaceutical companies for COVID-19 vaccines to contain a clause that requires their essential provisions to be made public;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2133(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the 'revolving doors' phenomenon in particular is very much on the rise; whereas many Commissioners and a third of those who were MEPs from 2014 to 2019 have been recruited by organisations entered in the European Transparency Register; whereas this entails risks of conflict of interest with the legitimate areas of competence of the Member States and the EU institutions and of confidential information being disclosed or misused, as well as risks that former staff members may use their close personal contacts and friendships with ex-colleagues for lobbying purposes;
Amendment 35 #
2020/2133(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Considers it essential to make the transparency register mandatory for all EU institutions and agencies, in order to facilitate public scrutiny and enable individual citizens and other interest groups to monitor the activities of lobbyists and their impact on decisions and legislation;
Amendment 51 #
2020/2133(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Welcomes the agreement reached between the three institutions to introduce a European transparency register; urges them to conclude negotiations on this matter as soon as possible;
Amendment 53 #
2020/2133(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the important role that the European Ombudsman plays in ensuring high standards of transparency and integrity in the EU institutions; calls on its Committee on Constitutional Affairs committee to consider and to take into account the experience provided by the European Ombudsman when reflecting on the possible establishment of an independent ethics body; considers it necessary to strengthen the role of the Ombudsman as most immediate means of protection for citizens in the face of the institutions; suggests the setting up of an EU interinstitutional working group that is tasked with discussing and formulating recommendations on all aspects related to the subject matter;
Amendment 107 #
2020/2133(INI)
5a. Considers that all administrations should require senior officials, MEPs and Commissioners leaving the service to provide sufficiently detailed information and documentation to enable the ethics body to carry out a comprehensive analysis and prevent conflicts of interest;
Amendment 114 #
2020/2133(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that this monitoring capacity should include the verification of the veracity of the declaration of financial interests, the handling of conflicts of interest, checks on transparency obligations and the verification of compliance with revolving doors rules, entailing own- initiative inquiries and the assessment of any individual cases arising;
Amendment 146 #
2020/2133(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Believes that the decision on-making process regarding the absence of conflicts of interest of the Commissioners-designate should remain a competencebe significantly improved to facilitate a thorough examination by Members responsible of any conflicts of interest of future Commissioners, using objective criteria, while leaving the procedural and decision-making aspects in the hands of Parliament’'s Committee on Legal Affairs, while the EU Ethics Body should support the process with the publication of; considers that the Committee on Legal Affairs should be given more time and the possibility of assistance from the EU ethics body, which should publish its analysis of each individual case and make its investigative capacities available; points out that the findings of this committee should be made public;
Amendment 171 #
2020/2133(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Suggests that each institution choose these members in particular from among former judges of the CJEU, former or current members of highest courts of Member States, former Members of the European Parliament, former staff of the participating institutions and bodies, former EU Ombudsmen, and members of the ethics authorities in Member States; suggests further that the body elect a President and two Vice- Presidents from among its members;
Amendment 203 #
2020/2133(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Insists that the decisions of the EU Ethics Body should be properly justified, well documented and legally binding, reviewable before the CJEU and subject to possible complaints to the EU Ombudsman;
Amendment 1 #
2020/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
— having regard to Articles 15, 24, third paragraph, 228 and 22898, first paragraph of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Amendment 10 #
2020/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the European Ombudsman launched a Strategic Initiative on the leave rights of certain EU staff members and the best interests of the child (SI/1/2019/AMF)1a, which led to the harmonisation of rules between the European Commission and the Council regarding leave rights of staff members who become parents through surrogacy; whereas no comparable results were produced in the European Parliament due to unwillingness to adapt its rules on leave; _________________ 1a https://www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/op ening-summary/en/113554
Amendment 33 #
2020/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the Court of Justice of the European Union has stipulated that the principles of publicity and transparency are inherent to the EU legislative process and has given clear guidance on this issue, such as in its judgement of 22 March 2018 on case T-540/15;
Amendment 34 #
2020/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas the Ombudsman launched an inquiry on the decision of the European Banking Authority (EBA), announced publicly on 17 September 2019, to allow its Executive Director to become Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME), a lobby organisation for the financial industry; whereas the Ombudsman found maladministration as EBA failed to mitigate the risks of conflicts of interest when it approved such a job move and on the fact that EBA continued to give access to its outgoing Executive Director to confidential information;
Amendment 35 #
2020/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E c (new)
Recital E c (new)
Ec. whereas the Ombudsman launched an inquiry following a compliant concerning a corporate sponsorship of the Presidency of the Council of the EU; whereas the Ombudsman noted that the use of sponsorship by the Presidency entails reputational risks for the EU as a whole and recommended the Council to issue guidance to Member States on the issue of sponsorship of the Presidency in order to mitigate the reputational risks to the EU;
Amendment 42 #
2020/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the paramount importance of the European full transparency of the EU’s decision- making processes and administiturations maintaining the highest possible level of transparency, in order ensuring a full and effective protection of citizens’ rights; underlines the need to enable citizens to take an more active and direct part in decision-making and to strengthen their trust in and feeling of proximity to the institutions by guaranteeing they can follow the decision-making process at the EU institutions in detail and have access to all related information in order to fully exercise their democratic rights;
Amendment 47 #
2020/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Highlights that the lack of transparency of the EU legislative process increases citizens’ distrust and weaken the legitimacy of the decision-making process as a whole;
Amendment 49 #
2020/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the European Ombudsman to continue promoting greater transparency in legislative discussions in the preparatory bodies of the Council of the European Union, as regards both public access to its legislative documents and its decision- making procesfull public access to documents held by the EU institutions and full transparency in legislative discussions and decision-making process at EU level, with a particular focus for the Council of the European Union, including its preparatory bodies, so that itsall deliberations can be more readifully understood;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Considers the lack of transparency in interinstitutional negotiations between the co-legislators incompatible with democratic principles; reiterates its call for the publication of all trilogue documents;
Amendment 54 #
2020/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Urges the Council to follow the European Ombudsman’s recommendations; calls for the systematic identification of Member State governments which set out positions in the preparatory bodie and revise its confidentiality policy in order to ensure full transparency in its work, including making directly and proactively accessible to the public its legislative documents while the legislative process is ongoing; calls for the transparent and systematic identification of Member State governments' positions in the EU legislative process, including in the Council preparatory bodies, as co- legislators must be held accountable to the public for their actions;
Amendment 60 #
2020/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Regrets the practice of Member States holding the Presidency of the Council to accept corporate sponsorship; believes that such a practice must be prevented in order to preserve the reputation and integrity of the Council and of the EU as a whole;
Amendment 69 #
2020/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Applauds the European Ombudsman’s repeated efforts to combat conflicts of interest, approves the publication, following an inquiry, of the minutes of meetings held between lobbyists and the President of the European Council, and; calls for the conclusadoption of a fair and ambitious interinstitutional agreemenlegislative act on the Transparency Register; stresses, howev in order, the need to adopt in the longer term a decision establisho make it fully mandatory and legally-binding for all EU institutions and agencies and interest representatives, thereby ensuring a fully mandatory register for transparency of lobbyistsng;
Amendment 83 #
2020/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Points out that the EU public administration has many rulemust improve their rules and standards designed to prevent conflicts of interest and that the European Ombudsman’s task is to ensure that they areguarantee the respect of the duty of discretion and integrity; calls on the European Ombudsman to promote the highest ethical rules and standards throughout the EU institutions, agencies and bodies ensuring that they are fully and consistently implemented, and; calls for the evaluation of the declarations of interests submitted by Commissioners-designate to be carried out independently by appropriate means; underlines the need to revise the current rules and practices in order to strengthen integrity requirements for Commissioners both during and after their mandates and that Commissioners post term of office notification periods must be increased;
Amendment 84 #
2020/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Underlines the urgent need for the existing Code of Good Administrative Behaviour to be improved and upgraded by adopting a binding regulation on the matter;
Amendment 85 #
2020/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Commends the Ombudsman's activities on revolving doors cases which led, inter alia, EBA to revise its policy to assess post-employment restrictions and prohibitions for staff as well as improving its procedures to suspend immediately access to confidential information for staff known to be moving to another job; calls on the Ombudsman to continue her efforts to ensure that all EU institutions and agencies introduce effective rules aimed at preventing revolving doors cases and any possible conflict of interests;
Amendment 98 #
2020/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to propose a comprehensive, ambitious and long-term European Disability Strategy for the post-2020 period in order to make possible, inter alia, a full and consistent implementation of the UNCRPD;
Amendment 123 #
2020/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Amendment 33 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Stresses the necessity to improve the climate objectives in line with a target of climate neutrality by 2040; in order to ensure continuous progress towards the achievement of climate neutrality, any transport infrastructure projects financed by the EU budget must, upon independent assessment, be deemed consistent with the 2030, 2050 and possibly 2040 climate objectives and coherent with the EU objective of building a fully renewables- based, highly resource and energy- efficient, climate-neutral and circular economy; in this view, the assessment of the effects of projects must take in account the green house gas emissions during their whole life cycle, such as those occurring in the construction and operational phase and including indirect emissions in a project’s value chain;
Amendment 46 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Sustainable Europe Investment Plan (SEIP) as central in ensuring the success of the Green Deal and the transition towards a more sustainable and resilient economyhighly energy and resource efficient, fully renewable-based, net zero GHG and toxic free economy by 2040;
Amendment 80 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the Commission’s European Recovery Plan with the European Green Deal at its heart; endorses the underlying principle that public investments will respect the oath to ‘do no harm’; emphasises that national recovery and resilience plans should put the EU on the path to a 50 % to 55 65% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 and climate neutrality by 20540;
Amendment 87 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the success of the EU’s aim to achieve climate neutrality will depend on the adequacy of the financing and its respect of the do no harm principle in order to stop the financing of polluting sectors and live up to the EU’s legal obligation under the Paris Agreement to align financial flows with its objectives and phase out fossil fuel subsidies;
Amendment 133 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Wishes to see it ensured that funding from the SEIP, at EU and national level, goes towards the policies and programmes with the highest potential to contribute to the fight against climate change, to reverse the loss of biodiversity and accelerate the transition to a sustainable food system inline with the “Farm to Fork” strategy and looks forward to the Commission’s upcoming climate tracking methodology using appropriately the criteria established by the EU taxonomy;
Amendment 164 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for the phasing-out of public and private investments in highly polluting and harmful industries for which economically feasible alternatives are available, while fully respecting the rights of Member States to choose their energy mix; asks that, by 30 June 2021, Member States are preparing national strategies to phase out all direct and indirect support for fossil fuels as well as environmentally harmful subsidies in order to improve consistency and credibility of the EU in preserving biodiversity and natural ecosystems and to boost the transition towards clean energy systems and a climate neutral and circular economy;
Amendment 211 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines the fact that, in order to meet its obligations under the Paris Agreement, the EU’s contribution to the climate objectives should be underpinned by an ambitious share of climate-related expenditure in the EU budget, going beyond the levels of targeted spending shares of at least 25 % over the MFF 2021- 2027 period and of 340% as soon as possible and at the latest by 2027;
Amendment 273 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that the Innovation Fund and the Modernisation Fund should make a significant contribution to the sustainable transition,transition towards a highly energy and resource efficient, fully renewable-based, net zero GHG and toxic free economy by 2040 and welcomes in particular the fact that the Modernisation Fund is designed to support investments to improve energy efficiency in 10 lower-income Member States and is therefore an important tool in ensuring a just transition;
Amendment 319 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses that the path to climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors to reduce their emissions to close to zero and asks the Commission to establish an instrument based on the polluter pays principle;
Amendment 330 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the efforts of the European Investment Bank (EIB) to revise its energy lending policy and to devote 50 % of its operations to climate action and environmental sustainability; calls on the EIB to commit to the sustainable transition towards climate neutrality while taking into account the different energy mixes of Member States and devoting particular attention to the sectors and regions most affected by the transition; notes the recent statement made by EIB President Werner Hoyer that the Bank has exhausted the lending space, and that a strengthening of the EIB’s capital base is necessary in order to carry on with the ambitious projects underpinning the transition to a sustainable economy;
Amendment 379 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recalls the statement of the ECB President that the ECB is supporting the development of a taxonomy as a way of facilitating the incorporation of environmental considerations in central bank portfolios; calls on the ECB to evaluate the feasibility of includinge sustainability criteria in its collateral framework and its annual stress testing exercise, while assessing ways to guide lending towards energy transition investments and to rebuild a sustainable economy in the aftermath of the COVID- 19 crisis;
Amendment 438 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. In order to confront greenwashing and ultimately support the achievement of the objectives set out by the Green Deal, the Commission shall submit, by June 2021, a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and the Council establishing a Union-wide ban on advertising, sponsorship or any other promotional activities funded by companies deriving the majority of their income from fossil fuel extraction and supply;
Amendment 454 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls for the introduction of an enabling framework for public sustainable investments to achieve the goals set out in the European Green Deal, but stresses that whatever financing model is chosen must not undermine the sustainability of public finance in the EU; supports the commitment by EVP Dombrovskis to explore how taxonomy can be used in the public sector; calls for public support for airlines to be used in a sustainable and efficient manner; and on the EU not to support the proposal put forward in the context of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to change the baseline from which the emissions growth of the sector will be measured, which could see airlines pay nothing for their climate impact until 2024;
Amendment 467 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Amendment 478 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
Amendment 557 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Wishes it to be ensured that all contribute equitably to the post-corona recovery and the transition to a sustainable economyeconomy towards a highly energy and resource efficient, fully renewable-based, net zero GHG and toxic free economy by 2040; seeks an intensified fight against tax fraud, tax evasion and tax avoidance and aggressive tax planning; calls on the Commission to create a blacklist of EU Member States facilitating tax avoidance; calls for EU-level coordination to avoid aggressive tax planning by individuals and corporates; seeks in this context an ambitious strategy for business taxation for the 21st century;
Amendment 565 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Amendment 1 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the number of petitions remained modest in relation to the total population of the EU; whereas nevertheless this number indicates that a proportion of EU citizens are aware of and exercise the right to petitthe overall number of petitions received indicates that greater efforts and appropriate measures are necessary to raise citizens' awareness on the right to petition; whereas citizens in exercising the right to petition expect that the EU institutions bring forward an added value in solving their problems; whereas failure by the EU institutions to adequately treat petitions and take effective action upon them produce frustration and disaffection towards the Union;
Amendment 4 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas a democratic governance based on full transparency, effective protection of fundamental rights and the inclusion of EU citizens’ requests in the EU political agenda is needed for increasing citizens' direct participation as well as for improving the quality of the EU decision-making process; whereas a democratic and fully transparent governance should be also considered a cornerstone for enhancing the effectiveness and the citizen-friendly work of the Committee on Petitions;
Amendment 10 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the right to petition should enhances the European Parliament’s responsiveness to complaints and concerns relating to respect for EU fundamental rights and compliance with Union legislation in the Member States; whereas petitions, therefore, are a very useful source of information on instances of misapplication or breaches of EU law and; whereas petitions enable Parliament and other EU institutions to assess the transposition and application of EU law and its impact on EU citizens and residents and to detect shortcomings and inconsistencies of EU law undermining the goal of ensuring full protection of citizens' fundamental rights;
Amendment 16 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas each petition ishould be carefully examined by the Committee on Petitions; whereas each petitioner has the right to receive a comprehensive reply and information on the decision on admissibility and follow-up actions taken by the committee within a reasonable period of timeout delay, in their own language or in the language used in the petition in full compliance with the right to good administration enshrined in Article 41 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union;
Amendment 24 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
Recital R
R. whereas the Committee on Petitions considers the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) to be an important instrument of participatory democracy,; whichereas to enables citizens to become actively and truly involved in shaping the Union’'s policies and legislation through the ECI, a revision of the current EU treaties is needed in order to ensure a legislative follow-up to successful European citizens' initiatives;
Amendment 28 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R a (new)
Recital R a (new)
Ra. whereas a merely formalistic approach to the treatment of petitions related to environmental assessments jeopardises the correct implementation of EU environmental law at Member States' level and undermine the credibility of the Commission's supervising role aimed at ensuring that citizens' fundamental rights are fully respected;
Amendment 30 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital U a (new)
Recital U a (new)
Ua. whereas the activities of the Petitions Network should be improved by ensuring a more effective cooperation among committees dealing with petitions; whereas the Petitions Network should strengthen the dialogue and collaboration with the Commission and other EU Institutions aiming at guaranteeing that issues raised by citizens in petitions are adequately addressed and solved;
Amendment 31 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital U b (new)
Recital U b (new)
Ub. whereas in her political guidelines for the European Commission 2019-2024, President Ursula von der Leyen committed to respond with a legislative act to resolutions adopted by the European Parliament based on article 225 TFEU, with a view to giving the European Parliament a stronger role in initiating EU legislation; whereas the Committee on Petitions should play a strategic role in creating a direct connection between the right of legislative initiative of the European Parliament and the issues raised by citizens through petitions;
Amendment 32 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls the important role ofat the Committee on Petitions must enhance its key role in defending and promoting the rights of EU citizens and residents, ensuring that petitioners’ concerns and complaints are examined in timely fashion and, wherever possible, resolved, through an open, democratic and fully transparent petition process and a strengthened cooperation and dialogue with other EU institutions and national, regional and local authorities;
Amendment 38 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasizes the importance of a continuous public debate on the Union’s fields of activity aimed at informing citizens about the scope of the Union’s competences and the different levels of decision-making, in order to reduce the number of inadmissible petitionraising public awareness on the right to petition the European Parliament, providing clearer and more detailed information about the powers of the EU and the urgency to adopt all necessary measures in order to implement a fully democratic EU governance based on full transparency, enhanced protection of fundamental rights and direct citizens' inclusion in the EU decision-making processes;
Amendment 44 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls for the swift adoption of legal reforms aimed at solving the lack of transparency of the EU decision-making process, conflicts of interests and all ethical issues at EU level affecting the legislative process related to issues raised by citizens through petitions;
Amendment 45 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Strongly believes that the Commission must rapidly and thoroughly investigate all citizens' complaints, including individual cases, to promptly counter breaches of citizens' rights and detect the existence of violations of systematic nature; calls, in this regard, on the Commission to revise its approach in dealing with citizens' complaints enshrined in its Communication titled 'EU Law: Better results through better application'1a; _________________ 1ahttps://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:5201 7XC0119(01)&from=EN
Amendment 53 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that petitions offer the opportunity to the European Parliament and other EU institutions to maintain a direct dialogue with EU citizens who are affected by the misapplication of EU law; stresses the need for enhanced cooperation between the EU institutions and national, regional and local authorities on inquiries regarding implementation of and compliance with EU law or by inconsistencies and shortcomings of the current EU law which undermine the protection of their economic, social and cultural rights; stresses the need for enhanced cooperation between the EU institutions and national, regional and local authorities in order to ensure that EU institutions adopt the necessary legal acts aimed at achieving the highest levels of social justice and full and effective protection of all citizens' fundamental rights;
Amendment 60 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that petitions provide a valuable contribution to the Commission’s role as guardian of the Treaties; welcomes the commitment made by the Commission Vice-President for Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight, Maroš Šefčovič, during his hearing as commissioner- designate, to further improve the Commission’s handling of petitions and to ensure the submission of accurate answers within the three-month deadline; reiterates its call on the Commission for regular updates on developments in infringement proceedings and for access to relevant Commissionto ensure full access to documents and information on infringements and EU pilot procedures pertaining to petitions, especially when they were fully or partly opened on the basis of petitions and full transparency and access to documents onand infringements andormation to the EU pPilot procedures which relate to open petitionsand infringement procedures that have already ended;
Amendment 64 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that full transparency and full public access to the documents of the EU institutions shouldmust be the rule in order to ensure the highest levels of protection of the democratic rights of citizens; believes that a proposal to amend Regulation (EC) n. 1049/2001 must be put forward in this regard without delay; underlines that Regulation (EC) 1049/2001 is seriously outdated and no longer reflects the current legal situation and institutional practices implemented by EU institutions, offices, bodies and agencies;
Amendment 71 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. TrustUnderlines that the petitions network is amust become a more useful tool for ensuring an adequathe follow-up of petitions in parliamentary and legislative work; stresses that the petitions network must be considered as a strategic tool to foster the right of legislative initiative of the European Parliament enshrined in article 225 TFEU, thus addressing shortcomings and inconsistencies of the EU law highlighted in petitions in order to ensure full protection of citizens' fundamental rights; believes that meetings of the petitions network are key for enhancing cooperation between parliamentary committees through exchange of information and sharing of best practices among the network members;
Amendment 79 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Takes note that the environment was the main area of concern for petitioners in 2019; points in this regard to the motion for a resolution pursuant to Rule 227(2) on waste management, adopted on 21 March 2019 by the Committee on Petitions and on 4 April 2019 in plenary6 ; stresses that waste management is one of the main global socio-economic and environmental challenges, and reiterates its call for a reduction to adopt the zero waste strategy and maximise prevention, reuse, separate collection and recycling waste generaith a view to boosting the transition, the boosting of reuse and recycling and better implemowards a circular economy; draws attention to the final Report of the FFV held in Valledora adopted on 11 April 2019 and calls on the competent nation of waste legislation by Member Statesal, regional and local authorities to ensure a full and consistent implementation of all recommendations contained therein; _________________ 6 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2019)0338.
Amendment 82 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Draws attention to the hearing on ‘Climate Change Denial’ which the Committee on Petitions held on 21 March 2019 jointly with the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety; believes that the Committee on Petitions must continue to counter climate denialism, including by promoting the adoption of effective and dissuasive sanctions against stakeholders, which lobby the EU institutions, whose activities are directly or indirectly related to climate change denial; stresses the paramount importance of ensuring that the future work of the Committee on Petitions guarantees a specific focus on Climate Change with a view to strengthening the overall activities of the EU institutions aimed at consistently implementing the European Green Deal and the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 83 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Points to the studies on ‘Cross- border nuclear safety, liability and cooperation in the European Union’ and on ‘Endocrine Disruptors: From Scientific Evidence to Human Health Protection’, which the Committee on Petitions commissioned as a follow-up to a significant number of petitions raising concerns over these matters and which were presented at its meetings on 20 February 2019 and on 2 April 2019; regrets the fact that environmental rules are not always correctly implemented in the Member States, as described in numerous petitions; stresses the importance of delivering on EU citizens’ expectations on the protection of the environment, and therefore urges the Commission, together with the Member States, to ensure the correct implementation of EU legislation in this field; is convinced that the Commission must step up its activities to make sure that environmental assessments conducted by Member States for the authorisation of infrastructure projects, on which petitioners highlighted serious risks for human health and the environment, are based on accurate and comprehensive analyses in full compliance with EU Law;
Amendment 84 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Is seriously concerned about the severe health damages suffered by citizens, with the highest negative impact registered amongst children, living in areas where a huge amount of carcinogenic substances are produced; strongly believes that the Commission must make full use and consistently implement the provisions under Annex XIV to Regulation No 1907/2006 (REACH) on substances subject to authorisation as carcinogenic, persistent and bio-accumulative, ensuring their substitution with non-toxic alternative substances, including by promoting industrial processes aimed at this scope;
Amendment 85 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Criticises the introduction of new conformity factors on type approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles as they make impossible to respect the emissions limits currently in force, established in Regulation (EC) 715/2007; deeply regrets that the introduction of new conformity factors will exacerbate the air quality problems denounced by petitioners arising from road transport, which continue to be the largest contributor of outdoor pollutants whose concentrations are systematically above the limit values established by the pertinent EU legislation;
Amendment 95 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Points to the important ongoing work by the Committee on Petitions to ensure the protection of animal welfare in the EU, as demonstrated by the significant number of petitions on this topic discussed in its meetings in 2019; considers of paramount importance to launch a new EU strategy on animal welfare to bridge all the existing gaps and ensure full and effective protection of animal welfare through a clear and comprehensive legislative framework fully in line with the requirements of Article 13 TFEU; draws attention to the public hearing on the ‘Revaluation of the wolf population in the EU’, which the Committee on Petitions held on 5 December 2019 jointly with the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety and in association with the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, in order to give voice to citizens’ concerns about the legal framework for the protection of the wolf as well as the impact of the wolf population on the environment and rural communities;
Amendment 4 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that in its resolution of 19 June 2020 on general guidelines for the preparation of the 2021 budget, Parliament stressed that the primary focus of the 2021 budget should be to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak and support the recovery, built on the European Green Deal and digital transformation; stresses the importance of a rapid and effective answer to the needs of European citizens that are suffering the most important economic crisis in the last 70 years; calls the Institutions for a fast agreement in order to start a real economic recovery of the situation;
Amendment 6 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. Whereas transport will be key to achieving climate neutrality by 2050at the earliest and by 2050 at the latest and any significant contribution from the transport sector to this goal will require enormous financial investments;
Amendment 17 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
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; asks that the planned revision of TEN-T projects must take in consideration the ECA special report 10/2020 and the budget will be set accordingly; 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 ; _________________ 117,746 bn euros for 2021-2027 in 2018 prices (an average of 2,542 billion euros per year).
Amendment 19 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Asks that, in order to ensure continuous progress towards the achievement of climate neutrality, any transport infrastructure projects financed by the EU budget must, upon independent assessment, be deemed consistent with the 2030, 2050 and possibly 2040 climate objectives and coherent with the EU objective of building a fully renewables- based, highly resource and energy- efficient, climate-neutral and circular economy;
Amendment 25 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Deeply regrets thatTakes note of the new commission’s proposal for MFF foresees a 75 % reduction in commitments for military mobility under the transport pillar, limiting de facto this new policy objective of the Union to merely symbolic actions ; requests the initial level to be restored and the level of commitments for 2021 to be set accordingly;
Amendment 32 #
2020/1998(BUD)
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 funding of Union spending; in particular stresses the importance to introduce a new own resource for the EU budget based on the European Union emissions trading system to promote mitigation and adaptation efforts in the Member States and to incentivize the reduction of emissions in line with the proposals of the Green Deal and the Paris accords;
Amendment 37 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Recalls the request to propose new own resources, in particular related to the internal market, in order to progressively reduce the direct contribution from the Member States by easing the pressure on their budgets; invites the Commission to work towards the establishment of a financial transaction tax acceptable to all EU members as a potential basis for a new own resource for the EU budget; invites the Council to open a discussion to this issue and to set up a realistic roadmap;
Amendment 39 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. [02 10 03] RegretsTakes note of the decrease in the budget 2021 of the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) whose role is crucial to achieving a lasting shift from road to rail; notes that such a decrease is particularly unfortunate sincerecalls that 2021 will be the European year of Rail; Therefore requests that the ERA budget be re- established in its 2020 level and that the percentage increase planned in the Draft budget for the following years apply from that limit;
Amendment 49 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses the crucial role of the Connecting Europe Facility in fostering the development of a high-performance trans- European network, supporting energy projects in the shift towards a climate- neutral economy with security of supply, and buttressing the digital transition, including the up-skilling and re-skilling of Union workers; proposes therefore major increases, in particular for the transport and energy strands and calls for a comprehensive analysis of the financed projects in order to establish what are the effective priorities and not to finance projects with negative environmental impact;
Amendment 62 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Regrets that the Commission did not propose the creation of a dedicated line for tourism due to the current situation; calls for a quick direct and undirect support to this sector, in particular to SMEs;
Amendment 157 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63 a (new)
Paragraph 63 a (new)
63 a. Regrets the continuous increases in the Parliament budget; considers necessary, in order to give a signal to the European citizens, to identify savings in the administrative expenditures; calls for a serious revision of the priorities due to the current situation and invites the General Secretary to identify more source of savings for the 2021;
Amendment 129 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The financing and investment operations should be aligned with current policy priorities of the Union such as the European Green Deal and the Strategy on shaping Europe’s digital future. Safeguarding employment and support to cross-border activities should also be targeted.
Amendment 138 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) In order to circumvent potential conflicts of interest and maximise the effect on the real economy and on employment, companies that benefit from EFSI financing through the solvency support window should be subject to restrictions on dividend payments, senior pay and share buy-backs during the period of the guarantee.
Amendment 143 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) In order to ensure accountability to European citizens, the EIB should regularly report to the European Parliament and the Council on the progress, impact and operations of the Solvency Support Instrument, in particular as regards the number of operation conducted, the geographical and sectoral coverage and the social impact, including clear indications on the aggregate share of employment retained or created in the firms obtaining solvency support. At the request of the European Parliament, the Chair of the Steering Board and the Managing Director should participate in hearings and reply to questions within a fixed period. The Commission should report annually on the situation of the guarantee fund.
Amendment 186 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
The operations concerned shall be consistent with Union policies, including the European Green Deal9 , the European Pillar of Social Rights and the Strategy on shaping Europe’s digital future10 , as well as supporting an inclusive and symmetric recovery in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, and support any of the following general objectives:’ _________________ 9 COM(2019)640 final. 10 COM(2020)67 final.
Amendment 209 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 9 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 7 a (new)
(14a) in Article 9, the following paragraph is added: ‘7a. Beneficiaries that receive EFSI financing shall not make dividend payments, non-mandatory coupon payments or buy back shares. The remuneration of any member of the management of a beneficiary that receives EFSI financing shall not go beyond the fixed part of that members’ remuneration on 31 December 2019. For a person becoming a member of the management on or after the granting of EFSI financing, the applicable limit shall be the lowest fixed remuneration of any member of the management on 31 December 2019. Bonuses or other variable or comparable remuneration elements shall not be paid under any circumstances.’
Amendment 230 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 29 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 29 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 232 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – point 2 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Annex II – Section 2 – point b – paragraph 1
Annex II – Section 2 – point b – paragraph 1
(b) The EU guarantee shall be granted to support, directly or indirectly, the financing of new operations. In the infrastructure field, greenfield investments (asset creation) should be encouraged. Brownfield investments (extension and modernisation of existing assets) may also be supported. Under the Solvency Support Window, financing shall aim at improving the equity base of companies and their solvency. The terms of the financing should avoid distorting competition between companies and be designed in ways that prevent market concentration. As a rule, the EU guarantee shall not be granted for supporting refinancing operations (such as replacing existing loan agreements or other forms of financial support for projects which have already partially or fully materialised), except under the Solvency Support Window or in exceptional and well-justified circumstances where it is demonstrated that such a transaction will enable a new investment of an amount at least equivalent to the amount of the transaction and that would fulfil the eligibility criteria and general objectives laid down in Article 6 and Article 9(2) respectively.
Amendment 242 #
2020/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Annex II – Section 6 – point d – indent 5
Annex II – Section 6 – point d – indent 5
– Companies targeted by funds, special purpose vehicles or investment platforms shall be encouragrequired to comply, to the extent possible, with minimum high- level social and environmental safeguards in line with guidance provided by the Steering Board. Such guidance should include adequate provisions for avoiding undue administrative burdens, taking into account the size of companies and including lighter provisions for SMEs. Companies with a certain level of exposure to a pre-defined list of environmentally harmful activities, in particular the sectors covered by the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), shall be encouragrequired to put in place, in the future, green transition plawithin a specified time frame, green transition plans, including measures to reduce carbon emissions. Companies shall also be encouraged to advance in their digital transformation. Technical assistance shall be available to assist companies for the purpose of these transitions.
Amendment 125 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
Amendment 203 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Currently, no instrument foresees direct financial support linked to the achievement of results and to implementation of reforms and public investments of the Member States in response to challenges identified in the European Semester, and with a viewthe priority actions that are necessary to havinge a lasting impact on the productivity and resilience of the economy of the Member States.
Amendment 349 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds. To boost actions that fall within the priorities of the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda, the plan should also set out measures that are relevant for the green and digital transitions. The measures should enable a swift deliver of targets, objectives and contributions set out in national energy and climate plans and updates thereof. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union.
Amendment 366 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
Amendment 377 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) To inform the preparation and the implementation of the recovery and resilience plans by Member States, the Council should be able to discuss, within the European Semester,and the European Parliament should be able to discuss the state of recovery, resilience and adjustment capacity in the Union. To ensure appropriate evidence, this discussion should be based on the Commission’s strategic and analytical information available in the context of the European Semestercollected by the Commission and, if available, on the basis of the information on the implementation of the plans in the preceding years.
Amendment 406 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In order to ensure the national ownership and a focus on relevant reforms and investments, Member States wishing to receive support should submit to the Commission a recovery and resilience plan that is duly reasoned and substantiated. The recovery and resilience plan should set out the detailed set of measures for its implementation, including targets and milestones, and the expected impact of the recovery and resilience plan on growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience; it should also include measures that are relevant for the green and the digital transitions; it should also include an explanation of the consistency of the proposed recovery and resilience plan with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester. Close cooperation between the Commission and the Member States should be sought and achieved throughout the process.
Amendment 427 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester; whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions and to addressing the challenges resulting from them; whether the plan is expected to have a lasting impact in the Member State concerned; whether the plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis and contribute to enhancing economic, social and territorial cohesion; whether the justification provided by the Member State of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible and is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment; whether the proposed recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects that represent coherent actions; and whether the arrangement proposed by the Member State concerned are expected to ensure effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the proposed milestones and targets, and the related indicators.
Amendment 488 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) A Member State should have the possibility to make a reasoned request to amend the recovery and resilience plan within the period of implementation, where objective circumstances justify such a course of action. The Commission should assess the reasoned request and take a new decision within fourtwo months.
Amendment 508 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) For effective monitoring of implementation, the Member States should report on a quarterly basis within the European Semester procesbiannual basis on the progress made in the achievement of the recovery and resilience plan. Such reports prepared by the Member States concerned should be appropriately reflected in the National Reform Programmes, which should be used as a tool for reporting on progress towards completion of recovery and resilience plans.
Amendment 1080 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. When assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the Member State concerned, the Commission shall take into account the analytical information available on the Member State concerned available in the context of the European Semester as well as the justification and the elements provided by the Member State concerned, as referred to in Article 15(3), and any other relevant information including, in particular, the one contained in the National Reform Programme and the National Energy and Climate Plan of the Member State concerned and, if relevant, information from technical support received via the Technical Support Instrument.
Amendment 1095 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 1272 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point c – point 1
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point c – point 1
(1) as regards completion of the investment, the investment period by which the investment project must be implemented shall end no later than sevennine years after the adoption of the decision;
Amendment 1275 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point c – point 2
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point c – point 2
(2) as regards completion of reforms, the period by which the reforms must be implemented shall end no later than fourive years after the adoption of the decision.
Amendment 1350 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the implementing act of the Commission, the Member State concerned shall submit to the Commission a duly justified request for payment of the financial contribution and, where relevant, of the loan tranche. Such requests for payment may be submitted by the Member States to the Commission on a biannualquarterly basis. The Commission shall assess, within two months of receiving the request, whether the relevant milestones and targets set out in the decision referred to in Article 17(1) have been satisfactorily implemented. For the purpose of the assessment, the operational arrangement referred to in Article 17(6) shall also be taken into account. The Commission may be assisted by experts.
Amendment 1393 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – title
Article 20 – title
Reporting by the Member State in the European Semester
Amendment 1398 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
The Member State concerned shall report on a quarterly basis within the European Semester procesbiannual basis on the progress made in the achievement of the recovery and resilience plans, including the operational arrangement referred to in Article 17(6). To that effect, the quarterly reports of the Member States shall be appropriately reflected in the National Reform Programmes, which shall be used as a tool for reporting on progress towards completion of the recovery and resilience plans.
Amendment 1479 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 4
Article 24 – paragraph 4
Amendment 30 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Project co-financing costs which Member States incur in applying the Regulation should be excluded from the calculation of national public deficits within the context of the Stability and Growth Pact.
Amendment 91 #
2020/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 92 b – paragraph 12 – point d
Article 92 b – paragraph 12 – point d
Amendment 373 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. In order to ensure continuous progress towards the achievement of climate neutrality set out in Articles 1 and 2, the Commission and the Member States shall fully take into account the obligations set out in the Article 3(b) of the Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment as with a view to address the green house gas emissions of public and private projects during their whole life cycle, such as those occurring in the construction and operational phase and including indirect emissions in a project’s value chain. In addition, any energy and transport infrastructure projects shall, upon independent assessment, be deemed consistent with the 2030, 2050 and possibly 2040 climate objectives and coherent with the EU objective of building a fully renewables-based, highly resource and energy-efficient, climate-neutral and circular economy.
Amendment 873 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. In order to ensure continuous progress towards the achievement of climate neutrality set out in articles 1and 2, the Commission and the Member States shall fully take into account the obligations set out in the Article 3(b) of Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment and in Article 3, paragraph 1 and Article 4 of Directive 2001/42/EC on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment as with a view to address the greenhouse gas emissions of public and private projects during their whole life cycle, such as those occurring in the construction and operational phase and including indirect emissions in a project’s value chain. In addition, any energy and transport infrastructure projects must, upon independent assessment, be deemed consistent with the 2030, 2050 and possibly 2040 climate objectives and coherent with the Union objective of building a fully renewables- based, highly resource and energy- efficient, climate-neutral and circular economy.
Amendment 41 #
2020/0035(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In line with the objectives set out in the Commission Communication on the European Green Deal, there is a need to transform the Union economy and to rethink policies, in particular in the field of transport and mobility, which implies accelerating the shift to sustainable and smart mobility. Transport accounts for a quarter of the Union’s greenhouse gas emissions, and still growing. To achieve climate neutrality, a 90% reduction in transport emissions is needed by 20540. Achieving sustainable transport means putting users first and providing them with more affordable, accessible, healthier and cleaner alternatives to their current mobility habits. The European Green Deal implies to accelerate the shift to sustainable and smart mobility to address these challenges. In particular, a substantial part of the 75% of inland freight carried today by road should shift onto rail and inland waterways.
Amendment 47 #
2020/0035(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Rail has a significant role to play as a game changer to achieve the climate neutrality objective by 20540. It is one of the most environmentally friendly and energy-efficient transport modes. Rail is largely electrified and emits far less CO2 than equivalent travel by road or air, and is the only mode that has consistently reduced its greenhouse gas emissions and CO2 emissions since 1990. In addition, rail has decreased its energy consumption between 1990-201618 and increasingly uses renewable energy sources. _________________ 18DG MOVE Statistical Pocketbook 2019 “EU transport in figures” (source: Eurostat);
Amendment 70 #
2020/0035(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) While the share of passenger rail in the Union land transport has only slightly increased since 2007, the share of freight has decreased. Many obstacles remain to achieve a true Single European Rail Area, including in respect of the need to minimise noise. Overcoming these obstacles together with cost reduction and accelerated innovation will allow rail to realise its full potential. Rail therefore needs a further boost to become more attractive to travellers and businesses alike. In particular, under-used suburban and regional lines need to be modernised and renovated, in order to encourage, as much as possible, urban mobility with a low environmental impact and connection to neighbouring disadvantaged areas, while promoting sustainable intermodality, enabling bicycles to be taken on trains and encouraging the use of rail for medium-length journeys on night trains in Europe;
Amendment 106 #
2020/0035(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) promote rail as a sustainable, intermodal, innovative and safe mode of transport, in particular by highlighting the role of rail as a game changer to help reaching the Union’s climate neutrality objective by 20540 and by reaching out to the wider public, especially youth;
Amendment 161 #
2020/0035(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) the promotion of a study on under- used and/or abandoned rail routes in order to assess whether they could be modernised and renovated.
Amendment 11 #
2019/2214(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. regrets that the 2021 preliminary draft estimates have therefore been set at EUR 2.110.467.628, a 3,52% increase over the 2020 budget; deplores the fact that Parliament's budget has increased steadily year on year during the last parliamentary term and calls, therefore, for Parliament to set as the main objective for its own budget that of curbing its own costs as much as possible and seeking significant savings, in order to send out a message of solidarity with EU citizens;
Amendment 53 #
2019/2214(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Takes note of the ongoing practice of the year-end ‘mopping-up transfer’ to contribute to current building projects; highlights that this ‘mopping-up transfer’ takes place systematically on the same chapters, titles and, often, exactly on the same budgetary lines; considers that such a legal practice risks being perceived as a programmed over- evaluation of these, in order to generate funds for the financing of Parliament’s building policy; disapproves the practice of using the year-end 'mopping up transfer' to contribute to current building projects considering that it exists contradiction between the transparency of building projects within the Parliament's budget and incentivises over-budgeting in certain areas; calls for a reflection on the financing of key investments in the building policy;
Amendment 61 #
2019/2214(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Recalls the need to find a solution for a single seat for the Parliament in order to optimise parliamentary and institutional work and reduce significant political and financial costs and the carbon footprint; emphasises the annual environmental impact of the geographic dispersion is estimated to be between 11 000 to 19 000 tonnes of CO2 emissions; underlines the negative public perception caused by this dispersion and calls, therefore, for practical steps to be taken quickly to establish a single seat for Parliament, in order to prevent any further waste of public money; deplores the fact that over a single parliamentary term the costs generated by Parliament's geographic dispersion can amount to as much as EUR 1 billion;
Amendment 88 #
2019/2214(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33 a. Emphasizes that Parliament's Drivers' Service should be used by Members exclusively for journeys to Parliament's premises from the airport/station or vice versa (primary journeys) and that Parliament minivans and minibuses should be used only for this purpose; recalls that in Belgium Members can use trains free of charge; regrets that the Parliament's cars are moving monthly to Strasbourg and back with no passengers and invites the General Secretariat to evaluate a way to give the opportunity to share these cars during the monthly transfers;
Amendment 99 #
2019/2214(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35 a. Calls for a reduction of at least 20% in Members' monthly salaries, daily allowances and emoluments, including the general expenditure allowance, with a view to sending out a message of solidarity with EU citizens;
Amendment 103 #
2019/2214(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Recalls Article 27(1) and (2) of the Statute for Members which states that “the voluntary pension fund set up by Parliament shall be maintained after the entry into force of this Statute for Members or former Members who have already acquired rights or future entitlements in that fund” and that “acquired rights and future entitlements shall be maintained in full”; calls upon the Secretary-General and the Bureau to fully respect the Statute for Members; and to establish with the pension fund a clear plan for Parliament assuming and taking over its obligations and responsibilities for its Members’ voluntary pension scheme, evaluating savings where possible; supports the request from the Bureau to instruct the Secretary-General to investigate ways to ensure a sustainable financing of the Voluntary Pension Fund in accordance with the provisions of the Statute for Members while ensuring full transparency; stresses the importance to find a solution which does not impose a further financial burden on European taxpayers; stresses the need of a revision on the Statute for Members, in order to bring the pension entitlements of Members into line with the social security systems for ordinary citizens of individual Member States, as regards both the calculation of the amount and the age- and contribution-related requirements which entitle them to a pension;
Amendment 126 #
2019/2214(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 a (new)
Paragraph 42 a (new)
42 a. regrets the proposed increase of 5,3 % of the expenditure of the Authority for European Political Parties and European Political Foundations and the Committee of Independent Eminent Persons; calls for all expenditure relating to European political parties and political foundations to be discontinued and stresses the fact that they should become totally reliant on own resources, ceasing to be financially dependent on Parliament's budget;
Amendment 7 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that EU transport policy is essential for Europe’s economic, social and environmental development and its sustainability; strongly requests, therefore, that EU transport policy receive adequate and sufficient funding in order to secure growth, jobs and competitivenesssustainable growth, jobs, security and a focus on climate change and land conservation in Europe, includingespecially in the more remote and disadvantaged geographical areas; requests additional investments in research and innovation, in meeting environmental challenges and in social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 22 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes EU transport financing shouldmust be aligned to the Green Deal’s regulatory requirements and that full alignment with the Paris Agreement should be guaranteed;
Amendment 30 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Insists that the EU budget is vital to respond to the challenges the Unionfacing its facingcitizens and reflects the degree of ambition of the Member States and the institutionneed for effective and efficient spending on sustainable development in not only economic but also social and environmental terms;
Amendment 32 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates that transport must contribute to achieving climate neutrality byas quickly as possible and in all events no later than 2050;
Amendment 46 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Deplores the lack of attention given to the call by IPCC scientists, in their latest report, for radical action to catch up with the ecological transition, in the light of their warning that CO2 concentration increased three times faster in 2018-2019 than in the 1960s; underlines the fact that there are only a few years left to prevent climate change and its environmental impact from getting irreversibly out of control;
Amendment 54 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 – indent 1
Paragraph 7 – indent 1
– Emphasises 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; reiterates that the swift completion of the TEN-T will make a significant contribution to socio-economic and territorial cohesion in the EU and to the promotion of the EU’s decarbonisation objectives; requests, therefore, that the CEF-Transport budget be increased for the MFF 2021-2027 and that its allocation for 2021 be decided accordingly, and that all funding for fossil-fuel distribution networks be discontinued;
Amendment 59 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 – indent 2 a (new)
Paragraph 7 – indent 2 a (new)
– Points to the importance of funding projects with clear and proven added value that is not just economic, but also environmental and social; reiterates, furthermore, the importance of renewing and securing already-existing infrastructure where this ensures greater environmental protection;
Amendment 67 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is concerned about the risk of a new financial crisis, as highlighted by international financial institutions, in the light of rising global public and private debt (322 % of the world’s GDP); is worried about the potential social and political consequences of such a crisis – projected by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to be ten times harsher than in the aftermath of 2008 – if the EU is not equipped with neweffective tools to protect social cohesion;
Amendment 82 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the importance of agencies and joint undertakings in improving the transport sector’s performance and in fostering a reduction of transport emissions based on technological progress and rules; points out the importance of these agencies and joint undertakings receiving adequate financial and human resources; calls on the Commission to monitor agencies’ financial and administrative management more actively, especially as regards conflicts of interest;
Amendment 94 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the Commission’s proposals for the European Green Deal and the Sustainable Europe Investment Plan, notably the Just Transition Fund; stresses that these are deeply linked to the negotiations on the next MFF and therefore imply a strong and credible MFF; stresses that financing for any new initiatives should be calculated in addition to the Commission’s original proposal and thus result in higher MFF ceilings without, however, increasing national contributions to the EU budget, being achieved instead through additional own resources;
Amendment 96 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the Commission’s proposals for the European Green Deal and the Sustainable Europe Investment Plan, notably the Just Transition Fund; stresses that these are deeply linked to the negotiations on the next MFF and therefore imply a strong and credible MFF; stresses that financing for any new environmental initiatives should be calculated in addition to the Commission’s original proposal and thus result in higher MFF ceilings;
Amendment 102 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes, however, that in order to attain the 40 % GHG emissions reduction target by 2030, the Commission has estimated that it will be necessary to bridge a funding gap of at least EUR 500 billion every year, including social adaptation measures; considers that this funding gap is strongly underestimated even for the 40 % target, not to mention the 55 % target, and is yet to be addressed at EU or national level; stresses the urgent need for another quantum leap in political and financial efforts in order to achieve these objectives; believes that introducing genuine new own resources is key to bridging this gap; considers that a just transition requires just funding; considers it necessary also to exclude green investments from the calculation of the budget deficit in line with the constraints of the Stability and Growth Pact;
Amendment 168 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Aims to set binding biodiversity and climate mainstreaming targets and to fix the latter to at least 30 % for 2021; reiterates its call on the Commission to lay down clear eligibility criteria of a stringent and comprehensive methodology for defining and tracking relevant climate and biodiversity expenditure; calls on the Commission to abandon all subsidies and investments for fossil fuels;
Amendment 178 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Amendment 191 #
2019/2213(BUD)
11b. Calls for support measures in the most affected areas, as well as for production sectors that have sustained economic losses inflicted by the Coronavirus epidemic;
Amendment 9 #
2019/2186(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas according to the ILO, for over 60 % of platform workers this work constitutes their sole source of income, and yet many EU Member States obstinately continue to treat these professions as non-standard jobs, opening the way to exploitation, discrimination and poverty;
Amendment 32 #
2019/2186(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the 'casualisation' of employment relationships is creating new forms of piecework that bolster an army of the new poor with extremely insecure prospects;
Amendment 38 #
2019/2186(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas rating mechanisms, often based on unclear algorithms, create disparities in how workers are treated and discriminate between them, to the detriment especially of more vulnerable categories such as women, immigrants and persons with disabilities;
Amendment 44 #
2019/2186(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas the distorted relationship between internet multinationals and workers is so one-sided that it allows contracts to be imposed unilaterally, without any form of trade union protection or collective bargaining;
Amendment 66 #
2019/2186(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls as a matter of urgency on the Commission to come up with a strategydirective to align the working conditions of platform workers with those of regulaall other employees, with full respect for the diversity of national labour market models and the autonomy of social partners on the condition that this does not create forms of exploitation or unfair competition on the internal market, it clarifies the status of workers and it gives them access to fundamental rights such as holiday leave and sick leave, social security and health care, wages and decent working conditions, not to mention the right to union representation and collective bargaining;
Amendment 110 #
2019/2186(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises the need for maximum transparency and non-discrimination in transport and tourism platforms, specifically regarding algorithms that affectby platform algorithms, particularly with regard to the transport and tourism sectors to ensure a level playing field in services, allocation of tasks, pricing, and advertising;
Amendment 8 #
2019/2055(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notes with concern that Special Report No 19/2018 (A European high- speed rail network: not a reality but an ineffective patchwork) highlighted that the EU's current long-term plan for high- speed railways was unlikely to be achieved and lacked a solid EU-wide strategic approach; calls on the Commission to undertake realistic long-term planning and to independently assess the economic, social and environmental impact of the lines that it plans to fund;
Amendment 10 #
2019/2055(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Is concerned that the Court of Auditors has found gaps, missing links and bottlenecks in the road infrastructure network and that the entire EU-wide core network may not be completed in time; recalls the importance for disadvantaged areas of good connections and calls on the Commission to focus more on maintaining and repairing existing infrastructure during the next financial programming peiod;
Amendment 20 #
2019/2055(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Notes with regret that the Court of Auditors found that EU funding in support of air traffic management modernisation was largely unnecessary, and that the management of the funding suffered from some shortcomings; calls on the Commission to assess the real need for funding for projects and to remedy the shortcomings identified, particularly where they concern possible conflicts of interest;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes note of the draft budget proposed by the Commission in the field of transport; regrets the indiscriminate cuts demanded by the Council, as they are not based on a real assessment of needs; considers that the cuts need to be accompanied by a spending review to avoid waste and funding for projects that do not have any real economic, environmental or social added value;
Amendment 13 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Takes note of Council’s position on the DB, cutting EUR 1,51 billion in commitment appropriations compared to the Commission’s proposal; considers that the Council’s cuts flatly contradict the Union’s priorities, are not justified by absorption capacity and are s they are not based on a real assessmeant to revert all the specific increases requeof needs; considers that the cuts need to be accompanied by a spending review to avoid wasted and obtained by Parliament in previous budgetary yearsfunding for projects that do not have any real economic, environmental or social added value; decides therefore, as a general rule, to restore appropriations on all lines cut by the Council to the level of the DB, for both operational and administrative expenditure, and to take the DB as the starting point to build its position upon;
Amendment 22 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates that the provisional agreement on the regulation setting up the InvestEU1 Programme1 contains a general provision - applicable to all transport related financing - ensuring that "Projects that are inconsistent with the achievement of the climate objectives shall not be eligible for support" and that all projects "shall be screened to determine if they have an environmental, climate or social impact and if so, shall be subject to climate, environmental and social sustainability proofing"; emphasises that where a Member State uses its discretionary powers to transfer funds to instruments such as InvestEU, said funds shall remain in the same category of regions - or the same territories - in which the resources originate; _________________ 1 European Parliament legislative resolution of 18 April 2019 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the InvestEU Programme (COM(2018)0439 – C8-0257/2018 – 2018/0229(COD)).
Amendment 31 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) spending in the field of transport can be improved by increasing further the share of funding for zero emission transport modes; welcomes the approach of the Commission to co-finance the re-establishment of regional cross- border rail connections that were dismantled or abandoned and encourages the Members States, cross-border regions and the Commission to further intensify these bottom-up projects that contribute to reopening borders in the EU where they still exist; calls on the Commission to significantly increase the reserved amount within the CEF budget line for financing for the re-establishment of regional missing rail links that were dismantled or abandoned; further, bearing geographically disadvantaged areas in mind as a priority; electrification of railway infrastructure must be intensificompleted and a quicker roll -out of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) is required; the CEF budget should also take account of rail freight noise abatement measures in order to ensure a sustainable and efficient freight transport system;
Amendment 54 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for a morecompletely transparent funding landscape and more transparent project assessments, with particular attention paid to the participation of citizens in transparent decision-making and monitoring the development of large projects that have a total investment volume of over EUR 1 billion; considers that funding should focus on goals that guarantee real added value for the Member States, especially at social and environmental level, and should not be used to fund projects known to be controversial;
Amendment 57 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Highlights the crucial role of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) in fostering the development of a high- performance trans-European network that is sustainable and interconnected across the areas of transport, energy and ICT infrastructure and significantly contributes to the transition towards a climate-neutral society; considers that funding should focus on goals that guarantee real added value for the Member States, especially at social and environmental level, bearing geographically disadvantaged areas in mind as a priority, and should not be used to fund projects known to be controversial; proposes therefore to increase the funding for CEF-Transport and CEF- Energy by a total amount of EUR 545 million in commitment appropriations above DB levels;
Amendment 61 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recalls that public investment in infrastructure is particularly sensitive to corruption; stresses the importansistence ofn guaranteeing a transparent and competitive tendering process for large-scale transport infrastructure projects financed by the EU; insists that contracting authorities and bidders for these large-scale projects must enter into Integrity Pacts under which third parties monitor their compliance with commitments to best practice and transparency;
Amendment 120 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Restores DB levels for administrative expenditure lines, including administrative and research support expenditure in Headings 1 to 4; considers that all the admistrative expenditures related to the European Institutions should be reduced as much as possible through an efficient and economical optimization of the EU costs and asks to renegotiate the current EU Institutions' rent contracts in order to reduce the costs; proposes an increase of EUR 5,5 million in commitment appropriations above DB related to a Conference on European Democracy/Future of Europe.
Amendment 125 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36 a. Calls for a reduction of 20 % of Members' monthly salaries that would represent an ethical signal to European citizens, considering the huge gap between the privileges of those who are engaged in politics and the difficult economic and social moment which ordinary citizens are facing;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2070(ACI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. Whereas a political agreement was reached on 10 November 2020 between representatives of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on the MFF for 2021-2027 and on a new interinstitutional agreement on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management, as well as on new own resources, including a roadmap for the introduction of new own resources; whereas the roadmap does not preclude further proposals for new own resources during the financial period 2021-2027;
Amendment 7 #
2018/2070(ACI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. Whereas the European Union and the Member States signed the Paris Agreement, which sets out a global framework that commits the ratifying States to take action on climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions; whereas the new agreement contains important new elements in particular a roadmap for the introduction of new own resources during the next seven years, provisions on enhanced budgetary scrutiny of the spending of Next Generation EU (NGEU) fundingfunds under the European Union Recovery Instrument (NGEU) and arrangements to monitor spending on climate and biodiversity objectives and on gender equality and mainstreaming;
Amendment 12 #
2018/2070(ACI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. Whereas this agreement was reached after lengthy and difficult negotiations, which shows the necessity to improve the whole budgetary procedure so as to accelerate and facilitate the adoption of future MFF agreements between the institutions; whereas this agreement, furthermore, contains a commitment to seek arrangements for cooperation between the institutions for future MFF negotiations, so as to strengthen dialogue and transparency of the whole negotiation process;
Amendment 32 #
2018/0135(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The Own Resources System of the Union must ensure adequate resources for the orderly development of the policies of the Union, subject to the need for strict budgetary discipline. The development of the Own Resources System can and should also participate, to the greatest extent possible, in line with the principle of budgetary financing embodied in the Treaties. The development of the Own Resources System must first and foremost participate in the development of the policies of the Union. Or. it (NOTE: the text comes from COM(2018)0325)
Amendment 46 #
2018/0135(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) New ways of financing the European budget should be explored in line with Article 311 TFEU. The Commission must therefore continue to submit proposals for new Own Resources, especially in the framework of the internal market, to progressively reduce direct contributions from Member States, thereby easing the pressure on their budgets. It should accordingly continue its efforts to introduce a financial transaction tax acceptable to all EU Members as a possible means of generating new Own Resources for the EU budget.
Amendment 73 #
2018/0135(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The Union considers as a priority to achieve its emission reduction target of at least 40% between 1990 and 2030 as committed under the Paris Climate Agreement. The European Union Emissions Trading System is one of the main instruments put in place to implement this objective and generates revenue through the auctioning of emission allowances. Considering the harmonised nature of the European Union Emissions Trading System as well as the funding provided by the Union to foster mitigation and adaptation efforts in the Member States, it is appropriate to introduce a new Own Resource for the EU budget in this context. This Own Resource should be based on the allowances to be auctioned by Member States, including transitional free allocation to the power sector, while simultaneously encouraging emissions reduction in line with the Green Deal recommendations and the Paris Agreements. In order to take account of the specific provisions for certain Member States provided for in Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council20, allowances redistributed for the purposes of solidarity, growth and interconnections as well as allowances dedicated to the Innovation Fund and the Modernisation Fund should not be counted for determining the Own Resource contribution. _________________ 20Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32). Or. it (NOTE: the text comes from COM(2018)0325)
Amendment 87 #
2018/0135(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10
Recital 10
Amendment 128 #
2018/0135(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 35 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The financing of the national supervisory authorities should guarantee their independence, and should allow them to operate in accordance with the principles of fairness, transparency, non- discrimination and proportionality. Appropriate procedures for appointing staff should contribute to guaranteeing the independence of the national supervisory authorities, ensuring in particular that the appointment of persons in charge of strategic decisions is made by a public authority which does not directly exert ownership rights over air navigation service providerensuring transparency of the decision-making process.
Amendment 150 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 40
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 40
40. ‘national supervisory authority’ means the national body or bodies entrusted by a Member State with the tasks under this Regulation other than the tasks covered by the national competent authority;
Amendment 313 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 328 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Member States shall have discretionary powers in choosing an air traffic service provider.
Amendment 335 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Where this enables cost-efficiency as well as operational gains to the benefit of airspace users, air traffic service providers may decide to procure CNS, AIS, ADS or MET services under market conditions.
Amendment 342 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Where this enables cost-efficiency as well as operational gains to the benefit of airspace users, Member States shallmay allow airport operators to procure terminal air traffic services for aerodrome control and approach control under market conditions.
Amendment 560 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 11 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 11 – introductory part
11. The Agency acting as PRBnational supervisory authority shall issue regular reports, within the time limits referred to in the implementing acts to be adopted in accordance with Article 18, on the monitoring of performance of their national en route air navigation services and network function providers, including regular assessments of the achievement of the en route Union- wideir national performance targets and of performance targets for en route air navigation services for air traffic service providers and making the results of those assessments publicly availablemaking the results of those assessments publicly available. It shall take due account of the monitoring reports published by the PRB and shall refer to them in its own report.
Amendment 565 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 11 – subparagraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 11 – subparagraph 1
The designated air trafficnavigation service provider shall provide the information and data necessary for the monitoring of the performance of air navigation services. This shall include information and data related to actual costs and revenues. Where performance targets are not reached or the performance plan is not correctly implemented, the Agency acting as PRBnational supervisory shall issue decisions requiring corrective measures to be implemented by the air traffic service providers. These corrective measures may include, where objectively necessary, a requirthe air navigation service provider to implement fcor an air traffic service provider to delegate the provision of the relevant services to another air traffic service providerrective measures. Where the performance targets continue to be missed, or where the performance plan continues to be incorrectly implemented or where corrective measures imposed are not or not properly applied, the Agency acting as PRB shall conduct an investigation and provide an opinion to the Commission in accordance with Article 24(2). The Commission may take action in accordance with Article 24(3).
Amendment 629 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 10 – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 10 – introductory part
10. The national supervisory authority concerned shall issue regular reports on the monitoring of performance of terminal air navigation services, including regular assessments of the achievement of the performance targets for terminal air navigation services for air trafficnavigation service providers and making the results of those assessments publicly available.
Amendment 633 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 10 – subparagraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 10 – subparagraph 1
The designated air trafficnavigation service provider shall provide the information and data necessary for the monitoring of the performance of air navigation services. This shall include information and data related to actual costs and revenues.
Amendment 636 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 10 – subparagraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 10 – subparagraph 2
Where performance targets are not reached or the performance plan is not correctly implemented, the national supervisory authority shall issue decisions requiring corrective measures to be implemented by the air traffic service providers. These corrective measures may include, where objectively necessary, a requirthe air navigation service provider to implement fcor an air traffic service provider to delegate the provision of the relevant services to another air traffic service providerrective measures. Where the performance targets continue to be missed, or where the performance plan continues to be incorrectly implemented, or where corrective measures imposed are not or not properly applied, the national supervisory authority shall request the Agency acting as PRB to conduct an investigation in accordance with Article 24(2), and the Commission may take action in accordance with Article 24(3).