Activities of Paul RÜBIG related to 2014/2153(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
European energy security strategy (debate) DE
Amendments (16)
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas in the context of the crisis in Ukrainegeopolitical crisis the issue of ensuring a reliable natural gas supply is more important than ever;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that equal energy security, competitiveness and sustainability in a fully integrated energy market constitute the main pillars for the creation of an Energy Union, which can be achieved by pooling resources, connecting networks, and ensuring unified energy market regulation and establishing unified negotiating positions vis-à-vis third countries;.
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that, as the gas stress tests carried out by the Commission demonstrated, particular attention needs to be paid to the most vulnerable Member States;
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 293 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Member States to be ambitious in implementing existing EU energy efficiency legislation, and thus to be prepared with national and regional measures for sharply reducing energy demand both before and in response to supply shocks;
Amendment 303 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to closely monitor the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and to carry out a limited review of the Energy Efficiency Directive - considering reasonable time before 2020 - in order to update the provisions relevant to the indicative 2030 energy efficiency improvement target of at least 27 %; believes that measurement and verification of energy efficiency improvements should be an integral part of the annual European semester reporting;
Amendment 398 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 436 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the development of renewable energy sources with the objective of 20 % by 2020 and at least 27 % by 2030 is essential, thereby taking into consideration energy costthe cost effectiveness and life-cycle costs of different technologies; stresses the importance of developing smarter energy grids and new energy storage solutions for the integration of renewables;
Amendment 447 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Considers that hydro power is a major indigenous and renewable energy source; notes that hydro power will therefore continue to play a vital role for electricity generation and storage as well as for contributing sustainably to reducing the EU´s dependence on external energy sources;
Amendment 567 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to increase IT security and the protection of strategic energy infrastructures which provide crucial services for consumerbusinesses and households;
Amendment 580 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls for the development of well- integrated and competitive regional electricity and gas markets – including, where necessary, capacity markets – covering all parts of the Union; demands that the Commission act decisively against all instances of anti-competitive behaviour and barriers to market entry and exit;
Amendment 659 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Stresses that larger bidding zones advance the implementation of the internal energy market, increase market efficiency, competition and liquidity. Taking into account the increasing share of renewables, larger bidding zones support the necessary characteristics of a well-functioning and liquid electricity market; notes that increased liquidity leads to reduced trading costs, resilient price signals for investment decisions, better hedging for plant operators and more competition, which in turn leads to lower energy prices;
Amendment 705 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Stresses that the EU’s energy diversification must prioritise those projects that diversify not only routes but alsoroutes and sources and must meet all requirements of EU law; emphasises that the diversification of routes must be directed towards reliable suppliers;
Amendment 726 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Expresses the opinion that Russia can no longer be considered a reliable partner as it explicitly questions EU law, including at the World Trade Organisation, and uses energy supply for political purposes; stresses, therefore, that moreIncreased attention should be concentrated on the development and further expansion of the gas supply infrastructure with Norway, the Southern Gas Corridor and the Mediterranean gas hub;
Amendment 782 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
Amendment 813 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
Paragraph 49
49. Fully agrees with the European Council that a reliable and transparent governance system should be developed to help ensure that the EU meets its energy policy goals, with the necessary flexibility for Member States and on a basis of full respect for their freedom to determine their energy mix; avoiding additional red tape and bureaucracy;