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28 Amendments of Linea SØGAARD-LIDELL related to 2020/0104(COD)

Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, the Facility established by this Regulation will contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and environmental sustainability and should reserve 37% of its funding for climate objectives with a view to the achievement of an overall target of 25 30% of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives, in line with the Commission working document fiche 84 on Climate mainstreaming. As a general principle, all Union expenditures should be consistent with the objectives of Paris agreement.
2020/09/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green andclimate and environment objectives of the Union, notably the transition towards achieving the Union’s 2030 climate targets and complying with the objective of Union climate neutrality by 2050 in accordance with [Regulation 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/199 ("European Climate Law")], the digital transitions, health, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and the stability of the financial systems.
2020/09/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States and contributing to the Union’s strategic autonomy, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green andtransition towards achieving the Union’s 2030 climate targets and complying with the objective of Union climate neutrality by 2050 and the digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth. To contribute to, and be fully consistent with, the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal, at least 37 % of the amount of each Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contribute to mainstreaming climate actions. All funds under the Recovery and Resilience plans shall respect the “do not significant harm” principle referred to in Regulation (EU) 2020/852.
2020/09/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The Commission shall adopt a delegated act by 31 December 2020 supplementing this Regulation by establishing a methodology for identifying climate spending, using where relevant, the EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852.
2020/09/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green andclimate and environment objectives of the Union, notably the transition towards achieving the Union’s 2030 climate targets and complying with the objective of Union climate neutrality by 2050 in accordance with [Regulation 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 ("European Climate Law")] and the digital transition. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof as well as their long- term strategies under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds. To ensure that the recovery and resilience plans contribute to the achievement of climate neutrality by 2050 in the Member States, at least 37 % of the amount of each Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contribute to mainstreaming climate actions. _________________ 21Regulation (EU)2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action. 22 […]
2020/09/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The national recovery and resilience plans shall be fully consistent with the climate and environment objectives of the Union, notably the transition towards achieving the Union’s 2030 climate targets and complying with the objective of Union climate neutrality by 2050 in accordance with [Regulation 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 ("European Climate Law")] as well as the Union´s energy and climate targets as laid down in Regulation 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a and respect the ‘do not significant harm’ principle referred to in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 . The Commission shall adopt a delegated act by 31 December 2020 supplementing this Regulation by establishing detailed rules for the application of the ‘do not significant harm’ criteria under this Regulation. _________________ 1aRegulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1).
2020/09/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State concerned, mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis, and its contribution to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion and convergence;, how it respects the ‘do not significant harm’ guidelines established under this Regulation as well as an explanation of how in the plan will significantly decrease the investment gap in respect of the transition to a climate neutral economy. In the cases where the Facility is used to support a company in a high carbon sector, Member States shall disclose how the company plans to align its business model with the Paris Agreement and associated Union climate goals, including through the publication of transition plans by the company.
2020/09/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to(i) the climate and environment objectives of the Union and in particular how: - the transition towards achieving the Union’s 2030 climate targets and complying with the objective of Union climate neutrality by 2050 in accordance with [Regulation (EU) 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 ("European Climate Law")]; - the measures respect the “do not significant harm” principle referred to in Regulation (EU)2020/852; - the measures will contribute to achieve the climate mainstreaming target of 37% in each Recovery and Resilience Plan and to significantly decrease the climate friendly investment gap, using when relevant, the EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852;and (ii) the digital transition or to addressing the challenges resulting from them; it;
2020/09/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions(i) the climate and environment objectives of the Union and in particular how: - the measures contribute to the transition towards achieving the Union’s 2030 climate targets and complying with the objective of Union climate neutrality by 2050 in accordance with the [Regulation (EU) 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 ("European Climate Law")]; - the measures respect the “do not significant harm” principle referred to in Regulation (EU) 2020/852; - the measures will contribute to achieve the climate mainstreaming target of 37% in each Recovery and Resilience Plan and to significantly decrease the climate friendly investment gap, using when relevant the EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852;and (ii) the digital transition or to addressing the challenges resulting from ithem;
2020/09/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) The Commission shall draw up a summary of the assessments outlining whether the activities in the plans respect the “do not significant harm” principle referred to in Regulation (EU) 2020/852. The Commission shall also draw up an assessment of whether the plans meets objectives related to climate and environment set out in Article 4. The Commission shall make these assessments public.
2020/09/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Competitiveness and transparency should be guiding principles for the use of the Recovery and Resilience Facility, as strengthened competitiveness is one of the most important factors for growth. Support to start-ups and SMEs is crucial, as they play a vital role in the green and digital transition and are drivers behind innovative solutions and the development of key technologies needed in the transition to a low-carbon society. In addition, transparency shall ensure the necessary monitoring and safeguarding of the allocated funds.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – introductory part
2.2 The plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to addressingclimate and environment objectives of the Union, notably the transition towards achieving the Union’s 2030 climate targets and the objective of Union climate neutrality by 2050 in accordance with the [Regulation (EU) 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 ("EuropeanClimate Law")] and the digital transition or to the challenges resulting from them.
2020/09/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 360 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
1- the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to establishthe reduction of the climate- and environmental-friendly investment gap systems and to the greening of economic or social sectors with a view to contribute to the overall objectives of a climate-neutral Europe by 2050 and other objectives set according to [Regulation (EU) 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 ("European Climate Law")];
2020/09/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 370 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – indent 1
3 - the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to address the challenges resulting from the green and/orclimate and environment objectives of the Union, notably the transition towards achieving the Union’s 2030 climate targets and the objective of Union climate neutrality by 2050 in accordance with [Regulation (EU) 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 ("European Climate Law")] and the digital transitions
2020/09/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 374 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – indent 1
4 - the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to have a lasting impact. The Commission shall assess whether the measures proposed by the plan are likely to contribute to reach the objectives related to climate targets set out in Article 4.
2020/09/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 634 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions, notably in achieving the Union’s updated 2030 climate targets and the objective of climate neutrality by 2050, supporting the drivers of the Union's economy, including start-ups and SMEs, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 636 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the competitiveness, the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions, thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union, fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, and promoting sustainable growth. Enhancing economic competitiveness and countering protectionism is key for the recovery of an inclusive and sustainable economy.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 669 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. To achieve that general objective, the specific objective of the Recovery and Resilience Facility shall be to provide Member States with financial support with a view to achieving the milestones and targets of reforms and investments as set out in their recovery and resilience plans. That specific objective shall be pursued in close and transparent cooperation with the Member States concerned.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 672 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Recovery and Resilience Facility shall only support projects respecting the “do no significant harm” principle, as defined in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment. By means of a delegated act supplementing this Regulation, the Commission shall establish detailed rules for the application of the ‘do no significant harm’ to the Recovery and Resilience Facility using the criteria referred to in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 755 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In the event of significant non- compliance with climate and environment objectives of the EU, in particular the achievement of the Union’s updated 2030 climate targets and the objective of climate neutrality by 2050, the Commission shall adopt measures to suspend all or part of the payments under the Facility.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 871 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The recovery and resilience plans shall contribute to the Union's strategic autonomy, to the competitiveness of the Union and to the implementation of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and shall be consistent with the latest relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the latest European Semester, in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition. The recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the Member States in the national reform programmes under the European Semester, in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the Regulation (EU)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the Just Transition Fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the Union funds. __________________ 21Regulation (EU)2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action. 22 […] 22[…]
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 886 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Reflecting the European Green Deal as Europe’s sustainable growth strategy and the translation of the Union's commitments to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, and to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, at least 37 % of the amount of each Recovery and Resilience Plan shall contribute to mainstreaming climate actions. The Commission shall adopt the relevant methodology, using when relevant the criteria set out in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment, to support Member States in fulfilling this requirement and in demonstrating how they significantly decrease the climate friendly investment gap in their economies.
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 989 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals;
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1002 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c c (new)
(cc) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the climate and environmental objectives of the EU, in particular the achievement of the Union’s updated 2030 climate targets and the objective of climate neutrality by 2050;
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1007 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c d (new)
(cd) a detailed explanation of how the measures are expected to ensure that at least 37 % of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contribute to mainstreaming climate objectives based on the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(2a) and a demonstration of how they significantly decrease the national climate friendly investment gap;
2020/09/22
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1130 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals;
2020/09/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1141 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b c (new)
(b c) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the climate and environmental objectives of the EU, in particular to the achievement of the Union’s updated 2030 climate targets and the objective of climate neutrality by 2050;
2020/09/25
Committee: BUDGECON
Amendment 1144 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b d (new)
(b d) whether the plan contains measures to ensure that at least 37% of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contribute to mainstreaming climate objectives based on the methodology provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 14(2a) and a demonstration of how the measures significantly decrease the national climate friendly investment gap;
2020/09/25
Committee: BUDGECON