Activities of Anne SANDER related to 2023/2015(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
European protein strategy (debate)
Amendments (49)
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4
Citation 4
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
– having regard to the study by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) from July 2020 on the future of EU livestock: How to contribute to a sustainable agricultural sector?
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 b (new)
Citation 13 b (new)
– having regard to the Dublin Declaration of 2022 on the societal role of meat,
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine have had dramatic effects on global trade and have made it more apparent that the EU needs to strengthen its production and diversify its food supply chains to consolidate its food self-sufficiency;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine have had dramatic effects on global trade and have made it more apparent that the EU needs to strengthen and diversify its food supply chains;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas animal and plant-based proteins are crucial for the transition towards more sustainable food systems with a reduced climate impact; whereas a circular economy and the production of all available types of protein are essential in enabling the transition to truly sustainable food systems;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas plant-based production of all types of agricultural crops, including protein crops, produces a quantity of biomass that cannot be eaten by humans;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas animal husbandry can generate highly bioavailable proteins for human nutrition;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F c (new)
Recital F c (new)
Fc. whereas livestock is producing valuable fertilizer as a by-product that supports the EU's resilience in food production;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas cell-based agriculture and seafood farming areis a promising and innovative solutions;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas interest in insects for human and, in particular, animal consumption is growing;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas research and innovation on plant proteins and all protein sources needs to be scaled up;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas it is important to adopt a value chain approach in order to create added value for animal and plant-based protein sources;
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to urgently present a comprehensive EU sustainable, animal and plant-based protein strategy introducing effective measures to increase the EU’s production of protein in the short, medium and long term;
Amendment 219 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point 1 a (new)
Paragraph 2 – point 1 a (new)
1a. the principles of the circular economy;
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 – point 2 a (new)
2a. Mobilisation of grassland as protein source utilized by ruminant husbandry;
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point 3
Paragraph 2 – point 3
3. The development of animal and plant-based proteins and alternative protein for food and feed;
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point 4 a (new)
Paragraph 2 – point 4 a (new)
4a. A level playing field for European businesses and farmers, and transparent information for consumers;
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point 5 a (new)
Paragraph 2 – point 5 a (new)
5a. On innovation, research and development of sustainably produced proteins;
Amendment 277 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Considers that increasing the EU’s food self-sufficiency is a key objective that requires a level playing field and strong support for the European agricultural sector;
Amendment 278 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines that, from a geopolitical and strategic perspective, in crucial sectors such as food and feed supply, the self-sufficiency levels need to be significantly strengthened;
Amendment 296 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that the protein strategy should acknowledge the sustainable development of all possible protein sources and their role in the circular economy;
Amendment 317 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights that protein production must be recognised as a crucial aspect of the EU food and feed system;
Amendment 324 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that developing the production of plant and alternative sources of protein as well as grassland-based ruminant husbandry in the EU is an effective way of addressing many of the environmental and climate challenges that the EU faces;
Amendment 331 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that developing the production of plants and alternative sources of protein in the EU is an effective way of addressing many of the social, environmental and climate challenges that the EU faces;
Amendment 366 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Highlights that ruminants are the best and most efficient solution to make protein from grassland available for human consumption as ruminants convert non edible biomass and protein in edible biomass and protein;
Amendment 367 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stresses the importance of applying sustainability standards to imported products, protecting the competitiveness of European producers and ensuring transparent information for consumers;
Amendment 387 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to propose medium- and long-term policy measures to close the nutrient loop, such as enabling the use of recovered nitrogen from manure (RENURE)utrients (like phosphorus and nitrogen) and for sustainable livestock production, such as circular farming systems or area based livestock productsion;
Amendment 395 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Considers that pest and pathogen control plays a vital role in successful protein crop harvests, and therefore monitoring and scientific research on occurrence, development and spread of these pests and pathogens is crucial; recognises that the development of efficient measures to reduce the economic damage caused by these pests and pathogens and the development of alternative measures in terms of technical innovations like precision farming or robotic, beneficial insects or low-hazard pesticides are important to enhance the European protein production overall;
Amendment 418 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4
Subheading 4
Amendment 427 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Highlights the big potential of plant-based protein as well as meat, milk and milk products from ruminants fed with protein from grassland, and the fact that the development of the sectors will benefit European farmers, soil quality, nutrient cycles, biodiversity, the climate and human health;
Amendment 434 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Highlights the big potential of sustainably produced animal and plant- based protein and the fact; stresses that the development of these sectors will benefit European farmers, soil quality, biodiversity, the climate and human health;
Amendment 447 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses the importance of grasslands as a protein source; underlines that the most efficient way and therefore first choice to make permanent grassland available for human consumption is via ruminant husbandry; highlights the relevance of projects that extract high- quality protein as well as biomethanol from grasslands through biorefining;
Amendment 455 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses the importance of grasslands and their partnering with livestock as a protein source; highlights the relevance of projects that extract high- quality protein as well as biomethanol from grasslands through biorefining;
Amendment 472 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 477 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 518 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Is of the opinion that authorisations made solely through novel food legislation should be based on the safety of the product and its impact on human health;
Amendment 523 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Recalls that cell-based products present ethical, social, environmental and economic challenges; stresses in this respect that the Novel Foods Regulation is not suited to the use of these products and that a specific approach should be defined in the interest of consumers;
Amendment 544 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls for more research and development into plant-based and alternative proteins;
Amendment 567 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Reiterates the farm to fork strategy’s target of reducing food waste by 50 %, which could be partly reached through a more circular agriculture sector; reiterates the farm to fork strategy’s prerequisite that ensuring a sustainable livelihood for primary producers is essential for the success of the strategy's targets;
Amendment 627 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point ii
Paragraph 32 – point ii
ii) a novel food legislation that simplifies and speeds up authorisation processes and ensures that potential risks to human health are adequately assessed;
Amendment 633 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point ii a (new)
Paragraph 32 – point ii a (new)
iia) appropriate legislation to assess applications for marketing authorisation for cell-based products, taking into account the ethical, social, health, environmental and economic dimensions of these products;
Amendment 663 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point viii
Paragraph 32 – point viii
viii. A combination of common agricultural policy rules that provide a stable framework, flexible management practices and incentives for the production ofa more protein-rich harvest of crops, grassland and legumes;
Amendment 665 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point viii a (new)
Paragraph 32 – point viii a (new)
viiia. A regulatory framework for the sustainable use of plant protection products that also allows for monitoring and scientific research on occurrence, development and spread of pests and pathogens jeopardous for successful protein crop harvests;
Amendment 666 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point viii b (new)
Paragraph 32 – point viii b (new)
viiib. A clear research and development funding strategy to promote and stimulate the development of alternative measures for plant protection in terms of technical innovations like precision farming or robotic, beneficial insects and low-hazard pesticides;
Amendment 677 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point ix
Paragraph 32 – point ix
ix) A front-of-pack label regulation that compares the carbon footprint of food and feed and provides honest information about the nutritional composition of foodstuffs, in particular with regard to protein content, quality and availability;
Amendment 693 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point xiii
Paragraph 32 – point xiii
xiii) A clear research and development funding strategy to promote and stimulate the market uptake of animal and plant- based proteins for food and feed produced sustainably in the EU;