21 Amendments of András GYÜRK related to 2014/2153(INI)
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that, in view of the EU’s high dependence on energy imports and the current dominance of a single gas supplier, it is urgent to diversify energy supply sources and energy routes, and moderate energy demand while increasing energy efficiency;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
The EU as the world's biggest energy supplier cannot allow for any external supplier to overpower it. The EU stresses the importance of Ukrainian gas transit on the long term and at the same time rejects any kind of pressure from Russia or Turkey or any other country regarding supply routes.
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the efforts of the Commission to build an Energy Union and calls for its rapid implementation; recalls that a fully- fledged Energy Union can only be achieved when energy and external policy go hand in hand; stresses, in particular, the need for the EU and its Member States to speak with one voice at the international level and to develop a coherent energy diplomacy; calls for the full exploitation of existing interconnector capacities and the realization of new infrastructure projects; invites the Commission to assess options for voluntary demand aggregation mechanisms that could increase the EU’s bargaining power;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates that energy cooperation must take into account the EU’s core values, such as the respect for human rights and democracy; calls on all actors of EU external policy to advocate the development of renewable and waste energy and energy efficiency in all contacts with third countries; calls on the VP/HR and the Commission to address the control of nuclear infrastructure within the EU by non-EU entities, andhighlights the importance of adhering to the Nuclear Safety Directive throughout the EU, calls on the VP/HR and the Commission to closely monitor nuclear safety standards in the EU’s neighbourhood, as well as the management of European nuclear waste.
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the importance for strengthening energy independence of short-term measures such as storage of gas, development of reverse gas flow infrastructure, preparation of regional security of supply plans, promotion of gas- to-oil switch in electricity generation and district heating and more effective use of the opportunities to import liquefied natural gas in those Member States which are exclusively dependent on one single supplier of natural gas; points out that there is a vital need for cooperation between the Commission, Member States, neighbouring countries, regulatory bodies, ACER, transmission system operators and gas suppliers;
Amendment 265 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Acknowledges that the role of local authorities of European cities in increasing energy efficiency through cogeneration, modernisation and use of renewable and waste energy, modernisation, expansion and development of district heating and cooling systems, increasing the use of cleaner public transport, encouraging more active travel models and renovation of buildings is also undoubtedly an important contribution to energy independence;
Amendment 307 #
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 enforce the energy efficiency acquis rigorously and immediately; calls on the Commission to carry out a limited review of the Energy Efficiency Directive in order to update the provisions relevant to the indicative 2030 energy efficiency improvement target of at least 27 %; believes tha; believes that in the context of this enforcement measurement and verification of energy efficiency improvements should be an integral part of the annual European semester reporting;
Amendment 336 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that investment to moderate energy demand, especially in buildings, is a significant contribution to energy security and that this should be taken into account when developing integrated economic instruments and building regulations, and considering financial allocations;
Amendment 470 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes that a more decentralised energy system, with power and heat sources being placed closer to the point of usage, diminishes the risk of attacking vulnerable infrastructure and simultaneously provides business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises; calls on the Commission and the Member States, therefore, to facilitate further development of local renewable energy sources and of local distribution networks including thermal grids (district heating);
Amendment 471 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes that a more decentralised energy system, with power sources being placed closer to the point of usage, diminishes the risk of attacking vulnerable infrastructure and simultaneously provides business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises; calls on the Commission and the Member States, therefore, to facilitate further development and expansion of local renewable and waste energy sources, cogeneration and of local distribution networks;
Amendment 498 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that effective use of research and technological innovations fosters the leadership of European industry and contributes to the main EU energy policy goals, including reduction of energy demand, security of supply, competitiveness and sustainable development of energy production, transportation and consumption;
Amendment 531 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses that the commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions must not undermineshould strengthen the EU economy’s global competitiveness; considers, therefore, that a complex approach to climate change and competitiveness is needed;
Amendment 579 #
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 595 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. BelievUnderlines that one of the most important factors of the completion of a transparent, well-functioning and fully integrated gas and electricity market is the full implementation of the Third Energy Package, and calls on Member States to increase their efforts to comply with the provisions outlined therein;
Amendment 609 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Acknowledges that a more integrated energy system could enhance crossborder solidarity during times of external energy supply shocks; calls on the Commissionthat immediate action is required from the Commission and the Member States to ensure that energy generation or production, storage and transmission can operate as a functional element of the EU internal market across national borders without undue restrictions, where next to the full exploitation of existing interconnector capacities (including gas reverse flows) new infrastructure projects should be also realized;
Amendment 663 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Stresses the need for regional cooperation to be strengthened throughout the EU, including the establishment, operation and use of natural gas storages and intelligent electricity storage systems on a mutually beneficial basis, as energy security issues can be resolved more effectively and energy can be produced, stored and consumed more rationally at the regional level; notes that the Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan, which aims to integrate the countries of the Baltic Sea region into the EU energy infrastructure networks, is an excellent example of regional cooperation;
Amendment 729 #
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 more 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 and with LNG suppliers via the North-South Gas Corridor in Central and Eastern Europe;
Amendment 737 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40a. The EU as the world's biggest energy supplier cannot allow for any external supplier to overpower it. The EU stresses the importance of Ukrainian gas transit on the long term and at the same time rejects any kind of pressure from Russia or Turkey or any other country regarding supply routes.
Amendment 770 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Calls on the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission to ensure the consistency and overall coherence of EU's external action by fully integrating energy considerations into EU foreign policy; stresses, in this context, the need for close coordination via the European External Action Service of the relevant foreign policy tools and instruments of Member States, the European Commission and the European Parliament.
Amendment 774 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Emphasises that the Energy Community could beis an effective instrument for raising pan-European energy security; stresses that its enforcement mechanism and institutional set-up should be further enhanced in order to strengthen investment stability; believes the Energy Community can be useful for purposes of associating candidate countries and potential candidates with the EU solidarity mechanisms; stresses that this should result in a better consolidated European energy neighbourhood policy;
Amendment 794 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Takes the view that the main condition for the creation of the future European Energy Union is the completion of an integrated EU internal energy market that is already delayed, which requires full and rapid implementation of the Third Energy Package and the existence of a strong external dimension for an EU energy policy that is based on close coordination of positions and speaking with one voice with third countries;