Activities of Béla GLATTFELDER
Plenary speeches (65)
Promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (debate)
Support schemes for farmers under the CAP - Modifications to the common agricultural policy - Support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development - Community strategic guidelines for rural development (2007 to 2013) (debate)
Suspension of the WTO Doha Round (debate)
International Tropical Timber Agreement 2006 - International Tropical Timber Agreement 2006 (debate)
Common organisation of agricultural markets and specific provisions for certain agricultural products as regards the national quotas for milk (debate)
Common organisation of the market in wine (debate)
Trade and economic relations with Ukraine (debate)
Restructuring of the sugar industry - Common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector (debate)
Aid for farmers affected by frost damage (debate)
Common organisation of the market in cereals (debate)
Reform of EU trade policy instruments (debate)
Common organisation of the market in wine (debate)
Russia-EU summit (debate)
Milk quotas (debate)
Footwear from China and Vietnam (debate)
Protection of the Communities' financial interests (debate)
Common organisation of the market in sugar – Support schemes for farmers (sugar) – Restructuring the sugar industry
Preparation for the WTO conference
Prospects for EU-China trade relations (continuation)
Common organisation of the markets in sugar
Application and enforcement of international trade rules (A7-0308/2013 - Niccolò Rinaldi)
Production and making available on the market of plant reproductive material (plant reproductive material law) (debate)
Plant breeding (A7-0044/2014 - Marit Paulsen)
Protection against dumped and subsidised imports from countries not members of the EU (debate)
One-minute speeches (Rule 150)
Small agricultural holdings (short presentation)
Programme of activities of the Greek Presidency (debate)
Honey (debate)
Common Fisheries Policy - Common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products (debate)
Financing, management and monitoring of the CAP - European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development - Common organisation of the markets in agricultural products - Direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the CAP - Transitional provisions on support for rural development (debate)
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (debate)
Fuel quality directive and renewable energy directive (debate)
Increase in Norwegian duties on agricultural products (debate)
EU trade and investment agreement negotiations with the US (debate)
Renewable energy in the European internal energy market (debate)
Decision on the opening of, and mandate for, interinstitutional negotiations on direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the CAP - 2011/0280(COD) - Decision on the opening of, and mandate for, interinstitutional negotiations on common organisation of the markets in agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) - 2011/0281(COD) - Decision on the opening of, and mandate for, interinstitutional negotiations on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) - 2011/0282(COD) - Decision on the opening of, and mandate for, interinstitutional negotiations on financing, management and monitoring of the CAP - 2011/0288(COD) (debate)
Common fisheries policy (debate)
State of play of EU-Mercosur trade relations (debate)
Protection of animals during transport (debate)
EU trade negotiations with Japan (debate)
Explanations of vote
Scheme of generalised tariff preferences (debate)
EU and China: unbalanced trade? (debate)
What is 'locally produced' food? (debate)
Food distribution to the most deprived persons in the Union (debate)
Competitive low-carbon economy in 2050 (debate)
Explanations of vote
Agreement between the EU and Morocco concerning reciprocal liberalisation measures on agricultural products and fishery products (debate)
Combating illegal fishing at the global level (debate)
Ongoing Doha negotiations (debate)
Legislation on Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE) and on related feed and food controls (debate)
The CAP towards 2020: Meeting the food, natural resources and territorial challenges of the future (debate)
Generalised tariff preferences (debate)
The situation in the beekeeping sector (debate)
Crisis in the EU livestock sector (debate)
Future of the CAP after 2013 (debate)
Implications for EU agriculture of the reopening of negotiations with Mercosur with a view to concluding an Association Agreement - Preparations for the forthcoming EU-Brazil summit on 14 July 2010 in Brasilia (debate)
Effects of the economic crisis on world trade (debate)
Outcome of the Copenhagen Summit on climate change (debate)
Crisis in agricultural sectors other than the dairy sector (debate)
Prospects for the Doha Development Agenda following the Seventh WTO Ministerial Conference (debate)
FAO World Summit on Food Security - Eradicating hunger from the face of the earth (debate)
Meat imports from third countries (debate)
Modification of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 (the ‘Single CMO Regulation’) (debate)
Crisis in the dairy farming sector (debate)
Reports (5)
REPORT Report on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation amending Annex 11 to the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products PDF (142 KB) DOC (76 KB)
REPORT Report on the proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals PDF (148 KB) DOC (79 KB)
REPORT Report on the proposal for a Council decision on providing Community macro-financial assistance to Moldova PDF (207 KB) DOC (172 KB)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein amending the Additional Agreement between the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein extending to the Principality of Liechtenstein the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products PDF (136 KB) DOC (63 KB)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the protection of designations of origin and geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs, amending the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products PDF (150 KB) DOC (81 KB)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences for the period from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2011 PDF (211 KB) DOC (163 KB)
Opinions (10)
OPINION The Common Agricultural Policy and Global Food Security
OPINION Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources
OPINION Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on A new Animal Health Strategy for the European Union (2007-2013) where “Prevention is better than cure”
OPINION Proposal for a Council Regulation laying down specific rules as regards the fruit and vegetable sector and amending certain Regulations
OPINION on the reform of the common organisation of the market in wine
OPINION Proposal for a Council regulation establishing a temporary scheme for the restructuring of the sugar industry in the European Community and amending Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy
OPINION Proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers
OPINION Common organisation of the market in sugar
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 98/70/EC relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels and amending Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources
OPINION on a roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 2050
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on CARS 2020: towards a strong, competitive and sustainable European car industry
Amendments (370)
Amendment 8 #
2013/2989(RSP)
Recital H
H. whereas both negotiating Parties expect to secure significant benefits from the elimination of both tariffs and non-tariff barriers to trade (NTBs), and whereas both Parties should aim at achieving a good outcome as regards the liberalisation of trade in services and of establishment, suitable and effective protection, implementation and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including patents and designs, trade or service marks, copyright and similar rights, geographical indications including marks of origin for agricultural and foodstuff products such as wines and spirits;
Amendment 20 #
2013/2989(RSP)
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses however that the objective for industrial trade should be reciprocal full duty elimination, with a certain degree of asymmetry in timing, and that any possible exception to this objective should be limited and subject to review and; elimination of duties should inot exclude sectors that are of importance to either side, such as textile and clothing;
Amendment 22 #
2013/2989(RSP)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls for a simplification of EU rules of origin - without lessening the strictness of the current system - in order to make them easier to apply for economic operators and customs administrations and to allow Vietnam to derive the full benefits from tariff elimination;
Amendment 33 #
2013/2989(RSP)
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and the Vietnamese authorities to negotiate effective and transparent procurement systems to ensure fair competition when awarding public contracts tobetween private orand state-owned enterprises (SOEs), when awarding public contracts, and to ensure the broadest possible coverage, including public sector undertakings;
Amendment 38 #
2013/2989(RSP)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on both negotiating Parties to secure in the Free Trade Agreement the implementation and enforcement of intellectual property rights; including patents and designs, also those related to medicines and trademarks, copyright and similar rights, geographical indications including marks of origin for agricultural and foodstuff products;
Amendment 3 #
2013/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recognises, that the EU market for new cars is declining, but at the same time the demand for clean powered vehicles (electric, hybrid, plug-in) is increasing;
Amendment 7 #
2013/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. Points out, that by 2050 nearly 60% of the new cars sold worldwide will be hybrid, plug-in or electric cars, according to the International Energy Agency;
Amendment 9 #
2013/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 g (new)
Paragraph 1 g (new)
1g. Stresses, that European producers are left behind in the market of clean powered vehicles, but national targets support further growth of this market;
Amendment 10 #
2013/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 h (new)
Paragraph 1 h (new)
1h. Stresses the necessity of a greater electrification of the transport sector in the following decades, in accordance with other EU policies;
Amendment 11 #
2013/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 i (new)
Paragraph 1 i (new)
1i. Recognises, that demand in the emerging markets will not only grow in the luxury category, but in the lower segments as well, therefore the competitiveness of the European industry in these segments will be more important;
Amendment 31 #
2013/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the importance of multilateral and bilateral negotiations aimed at reducing and dismantling tariff as well as non-tariff barriers (NTBs); believes that the Union's trade agreements and negotiations should involve significant commitments on removing NTBs that affect the EU's automotive sector, and should secure access to imported raw materials, such as rare metals;
Amendment 42 #
2013/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Commission to make sure that all commitments in trade negotiations and agreements are efficiently fulfilled; calls on the Commission to promptly adopt necessary measures if these commitments are not honoured, and invites the Commission to prepare a report on illegal trade practices against EU interests, such as special taxes on imported cars;
Amendment 77 #
2013/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The Commission shall seek to fund promotional programmes from the Member States in respect of the share of the given Member State's agricultural production to the entire EU agricultural production.
Amendment 98 #
2013/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to ensure the coherence, effectiveness and sound management of the measures provided for in this Regulation as well as the efficient use of Union funding, the Commission should be delegated the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty as regards the specific conditions of brand visibility and the indication of product origin, the criteria for determining the eligibility of proposing organisations, the conditions governing competitive tendering between implementing organisations and the conditions according to which the proposing organisation may be authorised to implement certain parts of the programme itself and, finally, the specific conditions determining the eligibility of the costs of information provision and promotion measures for simple programmesconditions according to which the proposing organisation may be authorised to implement certain parts of the programme itself. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including using external experts. When preparing and drawing-up delegated acts, the Commission will ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 102 #
2013/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) In order to facilitate a smooth transition from the system established by Regulation (EC) No 3/2008 to the system established by this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegaimplementing powers shall be granted to the Commission in respect oforder to establishing transitional provisions between Regulation (EC) No 3/2008 and this Regulation.
Amendment 103 #
2013/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) In order to ensure that uniform implementing conditions apply under this Regulation, the Commission should be granted implementing powers for the purposes of adopting implementing acts concerning work programmes laying down strategic priorities, the selection of simple programmes. the implementing, monitoring and control arrangements of simple programmes, the rules concerning the conclusion of contracts for the implementation of simple programmes selected in accordance with this Regulation, the specific conditions of the indication of product origin, the criteria for determining the eligibility of proposing organisations, the conditions governing competitive tendering between implementing organisations, the specific conditions determining the eligibility of the costs of information provision and promotion measures for programmes and the common impact assessment framework for programmes. These powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council17 . __________________ 17 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).
Amendment 212 #
2013/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – title
Article 6 – title
Delegated powers Delegated and implementing powers
Amendment 213 #
2013/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 - point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 - point b
Amendment 215 #
2013/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts in accordance with Article 24, adopt the conditions for indicating the origin of products, as referred to in Article 4(2).
Amendment 279 #
2013/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) information and promotion measures on fruit and vegetables and milk and dairy products specifically targeting children in Union educational establishments,
Amendment 319 #
2013/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – point a
Article 21 – point a
Amendment 321 #
2013/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – point c
Article 21 – point c
Amendment 322 #
2013/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – point d
Article 21 – point d
Amendment 325 #
2013/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 - point b a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 1 - point b a (new)
(ba) the specific conditions under which each of the proposing organisations referred to in Article 7 may submit a programme, in particular with a view to guaranteeing that organisations are representative and the programme is of significant scale;
Amendment 326 #
2013/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 - point b b (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 1 - point b b (new)
(bb) the conditions governing competitive tendering on the part of the implementing bodies referred to in Article 13;
Amendment 327 #
2013/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 - point b c (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 1 - point b c (new)
(bc) the specific conditions of eligibility with regard to the programmes, the costs of information provision and promotion measures and, where necessary, administrative and staff costs.
Amendment 340 #
2013/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31
Article 31
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegatedadopt implementing acts in accordance with Article 234 in order to ensure a smooth transition between the application of the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 3/2008 and those of this Regulation.
Amendment 185 #
2013/0137(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) exchanged in kind between persons other than professional operators acquiring for their own use plants or plant products.
Amendment 220 #
2013/0137(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 5
Article 3 – point 5
(5) ‘making available on the market’ means the holding for the purpose of sale within the Union, including offering for sale or for any other form of transfer, and the sale, distribution, import into, and export out of, the Union and other forms of transfer within the Union, whether free of charge or not, with a view to commercial exploitation of plant reproductive material;
Amendment 128 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Amendment 153 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
The amount of the provisional anti- dumping duty shall not exceed the margin of dumping as provisionally established. Unless structural raw material distortions were found to exist with regard to the product concerned in the exporting country, it should be less than the margin of dumping if such lesser duty would be adequate to remove the injury to the Union industryThe lesser duty shall not be applied if the price of the principle costs of production, such as primary or secondary raw materials or energy, of the product concerned are found to be structurally distorted and do not materially reflect market prices of such inputs.
Amendment 178 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
The amount of the provisional anti- dumping duty shall not exceed the margin of dumping established. Unless structural raw material distortions were found to exist with regard to the product concerned in the exporting country, it shall be less than the margin of dumping if such lesser duty would be adequate to remove the injury to the Union industryas provisionally established. The lesser duty shall not be applied if the price of the principle costs of production, such as primary or secondary raw materials or energy, of the product concerned are found to be structurally distorted and do not materially reflect market prices of such inputs.
Amendment 4 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that dependence on imported fossil fuels entails ever growing political and environmental risks, that obtaining them is increasingly costly to the Member States and consumers, and that therefore renewable energy produced in Europe should play a larger role in achieving energy security for the European Union;
Amendment 6 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stresses that the industry requires a predictable policy, and therefore condemns the Commission’s unpredictable policy, which is contrary to the principle of justified expectations, in the field of renewable energy, particularly with regard to the regulation of biofuels;
Amendment 7 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Calls on the European Union to assign the Member States new, binding renewable energy targets for the period after 2020;
Amendment 8 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that dependence on largely imported fossil energy carriers entails ever growing political, economic and environmental risks, that obtaining them is increasingly costly to the Member States and consumers, and that therefore renewable energy produced in Europe should play a larger role in achieving energy security for the European Union;
Amendment 8 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Observes that energy efficiency, energy saving and use of renewable energy sources improve the European Union’s international competitiveness;
Amendment 9 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Observes that the renewable energy industry requires a long-term and predictable policy; calls on the European Union, therefore, to assign the Member States new, binding targets for renewable energy in the period after 2020;
Amendment 9 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. Observes that support for renewable energy promotes the international competitiveness of this industry;
Amendment 24 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 42 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Welcomes the fact that, in connection with the Europe 2020 Strategy, the Commission wishes to allocate at least 25% of rural development funding to combating climate change and thus, inter alia, supporting renewable energy, in the 2014-2020 budget period;
Amendment 50 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Observes that agriculture and rural areas have the potential to provide a significant proportion of renewable energy production, and therefore considers that the new policy on agriculture and rural development should promote the production of renewable energies.
Amendment 53 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Stresses that the new agricultural policy should provide a stronger incentive for biomass production, as the role of biomass in National Renewable Energy Action Plans drawn up by Member States to attain the binding renewable energy targets for the year 2020 is significant – close to 50%.
Amendment 54 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Observes that it is necessary to eliminate the obstacles to the more widespread use of renewable energy.
Amendment 6 #
2012/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
Amendment 11 #
2012/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. since complying with animal welfare regulations results in competitiveness among certain producers;
Amendment 16 #
2012/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas EU and national rules on animal welfare, due their complexity and differing interpretations, create legal uncertainty, while the lack of compliance and absence of legal milestones distorts competition;
Amendment 17 #
2012/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. since national rules on animal welfare must not be contrary to the principles of the EU single market;
Amendment 22 #
2012/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. since, as a result of the economic crisis, European citizens are spending an increasingly large part of their income on food and since consumer decisions are based primarily on prices, animal welfare rules must not lead to increases in producers’ costs and thus to increases in prices;
Amendment 24 #
2012/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. since the EU has the most stringent animal welfare rules in the world and these do not have to be applied by competitors, which places European producers at a competitive disadvantage;
Amendment 26 #
2012/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Cc. since the majority of European consumers did not accept the eggs marketed at a higher price due to animal welfare regulations, so that the appropriate conclusions have to be drawn;
Amendment 50 #
2012/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls upon the Commission to refrain from submitting free trade agreements to the European Parliament in future that fail to ensure that the same animal welfare regulations pertain to import products as to European products;
Amendment 51 #
2012/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Member States to refrain from applying protectionist measures that are based on national animal welfare rules;
Amendment 52 #
2012/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Considers it necessary that it be obligatory to inform consumers if an import product or a product containing an import product is made from animals that were kept under conditions different from those required by European animal welfare regulations;
Amendment 53 #
2012/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets that the Strategy fails to reflect the link between the wellbeing of animals and public health; Calls on the Commission to apply the ‘One Health’ principle to its Strategy, as gGood animal husbandry helps to prevent the spread of diseases and antimicrobial resistance;
Amendment 66 #
2012/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 104 #
2012/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that the new animal welfare legislation must not result in increases in greenhouse gases and thus in producers’ costs;
Amendment 108 #
2012/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses the need to implement ‘legal milestones’ during the transitional period in future animal welfare legislation;
Amendment 111 #
2012/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 124 #
2012/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is particularly concerned that the current derogation for un-stunned slaughter is abused to a large extent in some Member States, to the detriment of animal welfare, of farmers and of consumers; Welcomes the evaluation onregrets that the rules regarding the labelling of meat from animals slaughtered without stunning; U are not being complied with; underlines that the rules regarding labelling must also include meat served in restaurants, by airlines, etc.; underlines, however, that labelling is not an alternative to proper enforcement as it can only guide consumers if the information provided is verified and correct;
Amendment 138 #
2012/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Emphasises the importance of information and education being adapted and made available at regional and local level, and that information concerning new legislation and scientific advances reach all animal handlers; Recalls the role which could be played by an EU coordinated network of animal welfare centres in this regard;
Amendment 155 #
2012/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recalls that the Parliament considers that such a Framework Law should be based on validated science and proven experience and cover all kept animals, as well as abandoned animals, including stray animals of domesticated species; Recalls that the Parliament has called for the Animal Welfare Quality project to be further developed as regards its simplification and practical application;
Amendment 190 #
2012/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 – point e
Paragraph 20 – point e
Amendment 196 #
2012/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 – point f
Paragraph 20 – point f
f. effective actions against those Member States who do not submit reports or do not fulfil their obligations to carry out controls and inspections;
Amendment 198 #
2012/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 – point g
Paragraph 20 – point g
Amendment 214 #
2012/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 – point i a (new)
Paragraph 20 – point i a (new)
ia. stresses that, on the basis of the Treaty of Lisbon, traditional products and production procedures must be respected;
Amendment 173 #
2012/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Insists on a reconsideration of the issue of limiting the transport time of animals destined for slaughter to eight hours, irrespective of whether this takes place on land or sea, with some exceptions based on geographic conditions, and the option of longer transport of some animal species confirmed by scientific research results, provided that the rules on animal welfare are complied with;
Amendment 87 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2 – subpoint b a (new)
Article 1 – point 2 – subpoint b a (new)
Directive 98/70/CE
Article 7b – paragraph 7– subparagraph 2
Article 7b – paragraph 7– subparagraph 2
ba. The first sentence of the second subparagraph of paragraph 7 is amended as follows: "The Commission shall, every two years, report to the European Parliament and the Council on the impact on social sustainability in the Union and in third countries of increased demand for biofuel, on the impact of Union biofuel policy on the contribution to reduce the Union deficit in vegetable proteins, the availability of foodstuffs at affordable prices, in particular for people living in developing countries, and wider development issues."
Amendment 136 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 5 – subpoint b a new
Article 2 – point 5 – subpoint b a new
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 17 – paragraph 7– subparagraph 2 – first sentence
Article 17 – paragraph 7– subparagraph 2 – first sentence
(ba) In paragraph 7 the first sentence of the second subparagraph is amended as follows: "The Commission shall, every two years, report to the European Parliament and the Council on the impact on social sustainability in the Union and in third countries of increased demand for biofuel, on the impact of Union biofuel policy on the contribution to reduce the EU deficit in vegetable proteins, the availability of foodstuffs at affordable prices, in particular for people living in developing countries, and wider development issues."
Amendment 9 #
2011/2132(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. to stress that Ukraine cannot be considered a reliable trade partner in view of export restrictions applied in recent years, and therefore to warn that opening up the European markets could lead to increased volatility, especially with prices for cereals and forage;
Amendment 12 #
2011/2132(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. to highlight that the agreement may not cover sugar, since Ukraine is a net importer of sugar; this means if the EU permits the importing of sugar, it will not be able to check the country of origin, which will open the door to abuse and fraud (triangular trade);
Amendment 14 #
2011/2132(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. to highlight that the agreement must include a chapter on animal welfare, ensuring equal competition between European and Ukrainian farmers, recalling that the compulsory modernisation of hen coops resulted in significant expense for European egg producers, and so particular attention should be paid to the interests of this segment;
Amendment 65 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
Amendment 128 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for a substantial part of the next research framework programme to be earmarked for applied R&D in farm-inputs management in order to reduce input costs and improve agronomic practices, including involvement and improved training and capacity building for farmers and better collaboration between public and private science organisations and farmers organisations;
Amendment 145 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote, through legislative measures, investments in energy saving and renewable energy production on-farm or in local partnership projects (wind, solar, biogas, geothermic etc.) with a special focus on using waste and by- products on a local level; considers it necessary for a considerable part of regional development funds to be used for this purpose;
Amendment 153 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to help generate new revenue for farmers by facilitating the integration of energy produced from renewable farm sources into private and public energy systems and grids; underlines that acceptance of biogas into the gas network must be made compulsory;
Amendment 157 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers that efficient measures for on-farm and local energy saving and managementlocal energy saving, use of renewable energy particularly from agricultural sources and energy management in agricultural and food processing facilities should be made available throughout the EU via rural development programmes and should become part of farm extension services;
Amendment 172 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Repeats its call to include crop rotation and crop diversity in an EU-wide list of ‘greening’ measures to be rewarded within the CAP, – without this preventing farmers from maximising the effectiveness of production – given the positive effect the former have on climate change mitigation, soil and water quality and farmers’ finances (with significantly reduced use of fertilisers, soil improvers, plant protection products and pesticides which will reduce input costs for farmers);
Amendment 218 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Stresses that combating land speculation – in particular the rules on acquiring property rights on land – must remain exclusively within the Member States’ jurisdiction;
Amendment 32 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas food security remains a central challenge for agriculture not only in the EU but globally, in particular in developing countries, as the world population is predicted to grow from 7 to more than 9 billion by 2050 and demand for food is projected to double by the same year according to the FAO,
Amendment 39 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
Amendment 58 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the European Parliament upholds the concept of multifunctional, broad-based agriculture spread throughout Europe and whereas in its resolution of 8 July 2010 on the future of the CAP after 2013 it already laid the foundations for sustainable agriculture and stated that food is the most important public good produced by agriculture,
Amendment 174 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
Amendment 451 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that Member States which currently apply the simplified Single Area Payment Scheme (SAPS) should switch to the single farm payment system with entitlements;must continue to be guaranteed the possibility of conversion, and may calls for support in making the conversion;
Amendment 468 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the need for an adequate basic allowance for small farmers, which Member States can optionally determine in those Member States where these farms help to stabilise rural developmentareas; calls for these Member States to decide, in accordance with subsidiarity, and taking into consideration the special characteristics of the Member States, what percentage of the direct payments to be incorporated in the new subsidy system should be made available to their small farmers; stresses, however, that this must not hamper the necessary structural change;
Amendment 522 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that decoupling has essentially proved its worth, given the increased effect on income and greater autonomy in decision-making on the part of farmers and the associated simplification of the CAP, and calls for this also, in general, to apply to suckler cow and sheep premiums; recognises, however, that in certain sectors and regions such as mountain regions, national parks and Natura 2000 areas, where there are no alternatives to relatively labour-intensive and environment-friendly livestock farming, there may be considerable economic and environmental drawbacks which cannot be reconciled with the aims of the Treaty; acknowledges, therefore, that production-based premiums might be defensible within a narrowly defined framework for a limited period even after 2013;
Amendment 594 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 639 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers that better resource protection is an element in sustainable farming, which should involve separate support for environmental measures going beyond the requirements of Cross Compliance (CC), which already entail many environmental measures, and being geared to multiannual applications, as a result of which greater environmental benefits can be attained;
Amendment 642 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Stresses that any further greening should be simple and cost-effective, avoid any overlap between pillars and must be based upon the experience of the CAP's current green policy measures, with a further simplification of them;
Amendment 647 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 670 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
Amendment 702 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
Amendment 718 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 738 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
Amendment 765 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Considers that direct selling and small-scale production for local markets should be subsidised from rural development resources;
Amendment 778 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Considers that direct payments are no longer justified without cross compliance (CC) and therefore that the CC system should apply to all recipients of direct payments19;
Amendment 827 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Considers that the general market orientation of the CAP should be maintained and thatwhile the general structure of market management instruments should likewise be retainedbe adjusted to take account of the challenges arising from growing price fluctuations;
Amendment 843 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Considers that the health check approach should be pursued further, as these existing market instruments have also demonstrated their valueexisting market instruments – except in the dairy sector – have not operated as a safety net; takes in spite of the viewfact that these market measures, and in particular intervention, should only be used as a safety net in case of price crises and potential market disruption, had they been operational, they would have produced a major European added value while also benefiting the EU budget;
Amendment 872 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Recalls that market-orientated production and direct payments are at the heart of any insurance against risk, and that it is farmers who are responsible for risk prevention; supports the Member States, in this context, in making national risk insurance instruments available to farmers but considers, in this context, that renationalisation and distortion of the markets must be avoided;
Amendment 888 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Considers that a multi-stage safety net comprising private storage, public intervention, market disruption instruments and an emergency clause would confer the greatest possible benefit; calls for private storage and public intervention to be permitted for specific sectors where market disruptions are of limited duration; calls furthermore for a market disruption instrument and an emergency clause to be established for all sectors in common, making it possible for the Commission, under certain circumstances, in the event of crises to take action over a limited period which goes beyond the existing instruments and is more efficient than hitherto;
Amendment 913 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Considers that the use of these instruments which have been described should be triggered only by a political assessment by the EU legislature, but that this must happen quickly enough for the Union not to lose the ability to react to rapidly changing market conditions;
Amendment 926 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Continues to support the Commission’s proposal to lower the intervention thresholds for market crops to zero, maintaining a – possibly reduced – intervention threshold only in the case of wheatStresses that in the case of wheat and other cereals an intervention system must be put into operation which takes sufficient account of the disadvantages of remoteness from sea ports;
Amendment 952 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
Amendment 1015 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Advocates that the 2006 sugar market reform be extended to 2020 in its existing form in order to develop a system for the subsequent period which can operate without quotasuch a way that Member States which have significantly reduced their production in the previous periods may increase their production in view of high market prices;
Amendment 1021 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 a (new)
Paragraph 45 a (new)
45 a. Considers that in order to ensure a soft landing for producers, isoglucose quotas should be gradually increased from the 2013/14 marketing year onwards.
Amendment 1026 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 a (new)
Paragraph 45 a (new)
45a. Calls on the Commission to repeal the illegal export ban on quota-free sugar in the event of the sugar price within the EU falling below the world market price;
Amendment 1027 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 b (new)
Paragraph 45 b (new)
45 b. Calls on the Commission to withdraw any production charge imposed on the sugar quota, the isoglucose quota and the inulin syrup;
Amendment 1053 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 a (new)
Paragraph 47 a (new)
47a. Calls on the Commission to examine what role the concentration of the international trade in cereals has played in the growth of price fluctuations;
Amendment 1055 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 b (new)
Paragraph 47 b (new)
47b. Calls on the Commission to examine how the dismantling of the intervention system has promoted concentration of the trade in cereals as well as speculation to the detriment of consumers;
Amendment 1069 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Is aware of the importance of the second pillar, in view of its environmental, modernisation and structural improvement achievements, but also for attaining political objectives, which should also benefit farmers; calls therefore for second- pillar measures to be better suited to their objectives, so that the effectiveness of growth, employment and climate measmeasures, measures in rural areas concerning energy savings and renewable energy sources, and measures for the benefit of rural areas can be increased; considers that, in this context, particular attention should be devoted to assisting young farmers and to the development of irrigation;
Amendment 1161 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50
Paragraph 50
50. Advocates in this connection that the compensatory allowance for disadvantaged areas be retained in the second pillar; considers that it should be ascertained what cofinancing rate appears to be appropriate; calls on the Commission to retain the existing criteria for demarcation of disadvantaged areas and to supplement them so as to make it possible to offset the disadvantages arising from the restrictions on farming in national parks and Natura 2000 areas;
Amendment 1194 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
Paragraph 52
52. Advocates that, in the case of measures which are of particular importance to Member States, an optional increase of 25% in national financing in the second pillar (top-up) should be possible, on condition that this does not lead to distortion of the single internal market;
Amendment 245 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point u
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point u
(u) ‘young farmer’: farmer who is less than 40 years of age at the moment of submitting the application, possesses adequate occupational skills and competence and is setting up for the first time in an agricultural holding as head of the holding;
Amendment 394 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
(b) improving water management and irrigation;
Amendment 406 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
(a) increasing efficiency in water use by agriculture and strengthening draught resistance by investing in irrigation;
Amendment 444 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a a (new)
(a a) promotion of the use of renewable energy sources in rural communities
Amendment 483 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) climate change mitigation and use of renewable energy resources
Amendment 632 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Member States shall notify the Commission of a change of the entire Union contribution or its annual distribution at programme level or of a transfer of funds between measures in order to increase support for operations contributing to climate change mitigation and/or renewable energy resources. The Commission shall approve, by means of implementing acts, the programme amendment if the Member State concerned is able to clearly demonstrate that it is necessary in order to meet the national targets set out in its National Renewable Energy Action Plan according to Article 4 of Directive (EU) No 2009/28.
Amendment 688 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) help farmers, forest holders and SMEs in rural areas benefit from the use of advisory services for the improvement of the economic and environmental performance as well as the climate friendliness and resilience, including effective use of renewable energy sources and improving energy efficiency of their holding, enterprise and/or investment;
Amendment 839 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) concern infrastructure related to the development and adaptation of agriculture, including access to farm and forest land, land consolidation and improvement, energy supply via dedicated grant schemes and, water management and irrigation; or
Amendment 957 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) a dedicated scheme for renewable energy sources in agriculture
Amendment 1094 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) investments in new forestry technologies, including technologies promoting a more efficient use of by- products and waste for energy production, and in processing and marketing of forest products.
Amendment 1136 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. Both agricultural and non-agricultural land shall be eligible. Species planted shall be adapted to the environmental and climatic conditions of the area and answer to minimum environmental requirements. No support shall be granted for the planting of short rotation coppice, Christmas trees or fast growing trees for energy production. In areas where afforestation is made difficult by severe pedo-climatic conditions support may be provided for planting other perennial woody species such as shrubs or bushes suitable to the local conditions.
Amendment 1517 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) renewable energy sources projects
Amendment 1522 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) joint action undertaken with a view to mitigating or adapting to climate change, including promotion of the use of renewable energy sources;
Amendment 1698 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 46 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In the case of construction or major renovation of any building, only investments that ensure that at least 50% of the energy need of the building will be covered by renewable energy sources shall be considered as eligible expenditure.
Amendment 1974 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 65 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 (new)
At least 30% of funds reserved for LEADER shall be dedicated to projects contributing to climate change mitigation, including promotion of the use of renewable energies.
Amendment 494 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 84 a (new)
Recital 84 a (new)
(84 a) To enable beet growers to complete their adaptation to the far-reaching reform carried out in the sugar sector in 2006 and to continue the efforts to become competitive undertaken since then, the present quota system should be extended until the end of the 2019-2020 marketing year. However, the tensions observed on the European sugar market call for a mechanism that, for as long as necessary, allows for the possibility to automatically release out-of-quota sugar onto the market to preserve the structural balance of this market.
Amendment 838 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 a (new)
Article 17 a (new)
Article 17 a Conditions for granting aid for white sugar The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, taking into account the market situation, decide to grant aid for the storage of white sugar to undertakings which are allocated a sugar quota, if the average price recorded in the Union for white sugar is below 115% of the reference price during a representative period, and is likely to remain at that level.
Amendment 1422 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 100 a (new)
Article 100 a (new)
Article 100 a Duration This section shall apply from the beginning of the 2015/2016 marketing year for sugar on 1 October 2015. With the exceptions of Article 101, paragraphs 1, sub-paragraph 1, 2b, 2d and 2e, and Article 101a , it shall apply until the end of the 2019/2020 marketing year for sugar on 30 September 2020.
Amendment 1429 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 101 – paragraph 1
Article 101 – paragraph 1
1. The terms for buying sugar beet and sugar cane or, on their behalf, the organisations of which they are members, , including pre-sowing delivery agreemencontracts, shall be governed by written agreements within the trade concluded between Union growers of sugar beet and sugar cane and Union sugar undertakings or, on their behalf, the organisations of which they are members. They shall comply with the provisions of Annex III d, paragraph 2a[C1] and of Annex II, Part Ia, point 11[C2] until the end of the 2019/2020 marketing year for sugar on 30 September 2020.
Amendment 1451 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 101 d (new)
Article 101 d (new)
Amendment 1473 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 101 l (new)
Article 101 l (new)
Article 101 l Out-of-quota production 1. The sugar, isoglucose or inulin syrup produced during a marketing year in excess of the quota referred to in Article 101 h may be: a) used for the processing of certain products as referred to in Article 101 m; b) carried forward to the quota production of the next marketing year, in accordance with Article 101 n; c) used for the specific supply regime for the outermost regions, in accordance with [Chapter III of Regulation [ex (EC) No 247/2006] of the European Parliament and of the Council; or d) exported within the quantitative limit fixed by the Commission by means of implementing acts, respecting the commitments resulting from agreements concluded in accordance with Article 218 of the Treaty. (e) automatically released onto the internal market on the basis of the forecast supply balance to preserve the structural balance of the market, in quantities and subject to arrangements determined by the Commission. The measures referred to in this Article shall be implemented before any activation of the measures to prevent market disturbance referred to in Article 154(1). Other quantities shall be subject to the surplus levy referred to in Article 101 o. 2. Implementing acts pursuant to this Article shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 162(2).
Amendment 1925 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 130 a (new)
Article 130 a (new)
Article 130 a Full-time refiners – three month exclusivity to import raw sugar 1. From the beginning of the 2015/2016 marketing year for sugar on 1 October 2015 until the end of the 2019/2020 marketing year for sugar on 30 September 2020, during the first three months of each marketing year (1 October to 31 December), full-time refiners as defined in Annex II, Part I a [C1] are granted the exclusivity to import raw sugar for refining in the limit of 2 489 735 tonnes of import certificates expressed in white sugar. 2. Taking into account the need to ensure that imported sugar intended for refining is refined in accordance with this sub- section, the Commission may, by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 160, adopt: (a) certain definitions for the operation of the import arrangements referred to in Paragraph 1; (b) the conditions and eligibility requirements that an operator has to fulfil to lodge an application for an import licence, including the lodging of a security; (c) rules on administrative penalties to be charged. 3. The Commission may, by means of implementing acts in accordance with Article 162(2), adopt the necessary rules concerning the supporting documents to be supplied in connection with the requirements and obligations applicable to importers, and in particular to full-time refiners. [C1]Dantin's amendment 424 – Annex III of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Amendment 2122 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 158 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 158 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) by 1 July 2018 on the development of the market situation in the sugar sector, on appropriate means of discontinuing the current quota system and on the sector's future after 2020, paying particular attention to the need to maintain a fair contractual system and a sugar price declaration system, together with any appropriate proposals;
Amendment 2171 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 165 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 165 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
However, Articles 7, 16 and 101 and Annex III, 17a and Annex III, as regards the sugar sector, shall only apply from the beginning of the 2015/2016 marketing year for sugar on 1 October 2015. Articles 106 to 108, 113 b and Part II – Title II – Chapter III – Section 3 a[C1] , as regards the sugar sector, shall only apply after the end of the 20149/201520 marketing year for sugar on 1 October 201520, without prejudice to Article 158 (bb).
Amendment 676 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c
Amendment 824 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Before 1 August 2013, Member States may decide to make available as additional support for measures mitigating climate change under rural development programming financed under the EAFRD as specified under Regulation (EU) No […] [RDR], up to 120 % of their annual national ceilings for calendar years 2014 to 2019 as set out in Annex II to this Regulation, if they fail to fulfil their climate change and renewable energy obligations. As a result, the corresponding amount shall no longer be available for granting direct payments.
Amendment 1463 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Farmers shall be entitled ipso facto to the payment referred to in this Chapter in respect of areas which are used for permanent crops.
Amendment 1518 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. Where the arable land of the farmer covers more than 350 hectares and is not entirely used for grass production (sown or natural), entirely left fallow or entirely cultivated with crops under water for a significant part of the year, cultivation on the arable land shall consist of at least threewo different crops. None of those three crops shall cover less than 5 % of the arable land and the main one shall not exceed 70 % of the arable land.
Amendment 1589 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Member States may exempt farmers from their obligations under this paragraph if due to adverse weather conditions or to other natural disaster they not able to comply with them.
Amendment 1615 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 1660 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 31 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 1710 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. Farmers shall ensure that at least 73 % of their eligible hectaresholding as defined in Article 25(24(1)(b), excluding areas under permanent grassland, is ecological focus area such as land left fallow, terraces, landscape features, buffer strips, areas planted with short rotation coppice or used for organic production, and afforested areas as referred to in article 25(2)(b)(ii).
Amendment 1757 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 32 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. In case a provision of a land lease agreement in effect concluded before 2011 is not compatible with paragraph 1 of this Article, the former shall prevail till the termination of the agreement concerned.
Amendment 1834 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 1
1. In order to finance the payment referred to in this Chapter, Member States shall use 320 % of the annual national ceiling set out in Annex II.
Amendment 1945 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 1955 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) who are less than 40 years of age at the moment of submitting the application referred to in point (a).
Amendment 1973 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 36 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 1991 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 36 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
The maximum eligible area considering the payment referred to in this Chapter shall not be larger than 100 ha per holding.
Amendment 2039 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Coupled support may be granted to the following sectors and productions: cereals, oilseeds, protein crops, grain legumes, flax, hemp, rice, nuts, starch potato, milk and milk products, seeds, sheepmeat and goatmeat, beef and veal, pigmeat, poultry and egg, olive oil, silk worms, dried fodder, hops, sugar beet, cane and chicory, fruit and vegetables and short rotation coppice.
Amendment 50 #
2011/0092(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 – point 1 – point a – point i
Article 1 – point 13 – point 1 – point a – point i
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Until 1 January 20230, Member States may, without prejudice to paragraph 5 of this Article, apply an exemption or a reduced rate of general energy consumption taxation under fiscal control on the taxable products referred to in Article 2 of this Directive where such products are made up of, or contain, one or more of the following products and where, as far as biofuels and bioliquids defined in Article 2(h) and (i) of Directive 2009/28/EC are concerned, these products comply with the sustainability criteria laid down in Article 17 of that Directive:
Amendment 19 #
2010/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Recalls that in the next decades the European Union and the world have to face with new challenges, such as food security, water and energy shortages. Believes that agriculture could assist to mitigate the possible negative effects of these problems;
Amendment 27 #
2010/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. NotesRegrets the fact that CAP’s share of the total EU budget has steadily decreased, and will continue to decrease, from about 75% in 1985 to 39.3% by 2013, a figure which represents less than 0.45% of total EU GDP, even though the policy enhances food security for 500 million Europeans, provides 13.6 million jobs, and directly protects and maintains 47% of the whole territory of the European Union;
Amendment 66 #
2010/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Considers that the dismantling of the intervention system has to a large extent deprived the European Union of its ability to provide effective and rapid assistance in the event of unexpected food shortages (such as that in Pakistan);
Amendment 103 #
2010/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Expresses its concern about the far- reaching concentration which has occurred in cereals trading, as a result of which the businesses concerned are able to influence market prices; notes that this can increase the volatility of prices, as cereal merchants have an interest in major price fluctuations because of their speculative transactions; considers that this also demonstrates the need for intervention stocks or for some other safety net to promote price stability and defend the interests of farmers and consumers;
Amendment 136 #
2010/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Stresses that it is not possible to take effective action against major price fluctuations without intervention stocks or strategic stocks; considers, therefore, that the role of market intervention instruments must be enhanced in the future CAP;
Amendment 172 #
2010/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Stresses the need for fairness in the CAP, which should ensure a balanced distribution of support to farmers from all Member States, and greater territorial cohesion, and the phasing-out of export subsidies;
Amendment 17 #
2010/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Recital M a (new)
Ma. whereas the 4th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control will be held in November 2010; whereas a public consultation has been launched on the possible revision of the Tobacco Products Directive (Directive 2001/37/EC1); whereas several WTO Members have raised the issue of the conformity with the TBT Agreement of the Canadian Bill C-32, which essentially leads to the ban of all traditional blended tobacco products, except the ones using solely Virginia tobacco, the single variety produced in Canada and used in the manufacturing of Canadian tobacco products,
Amendment 124 #
2010/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Stresses that, while tobacco products must be governed by a strict regulatory framework, the regulation of ingredients in tobacco products at the EU and at the international level must follow a proportionate, risk-based approach on the basis of scientific evidence; warns against any non-science based ban on all ingredients, leading essentially to the ban of European traditional blended tobacco products, which would have severe socioeconomic repercussions for EU tobacco growers (of oriental and burley varieties), without a benefit for public health;
Amendment 32 #
2010/2106(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Stresses that woody biomass should be used at the nearest premises and that eElectricity production should be allowed and recognised as renewable only if it is accompanied by heat production;
Amendment 88 #
2010/2106(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the need to draw up and promote good practice guidelines with regard to forestry, and the authorisation of new varieties so as to help ensure that forests are able to withstand the effects of climate change; such guidelines should be adapted to the needs of owners and local communities and based on the principles of sustainable management;
Amendment 12 #
2010/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas combating climate change is a factor in competitiveness, with Europe's priorities being energy savings and renewable energies that help improve EU energy security and offer major potential in terms of industrial development, innovation, regional development and job creation, and at the same significantly increasing production costs,
Amendment 13 #
2010/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas subsidised energy and unrestricted CO2 emission in certain countries create a comparative advantage,
Amendment 17 #
2010/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Regrets that by supporting energy prices and applying no restriction or no quota on CO2 emission certain countries could gain a comparative advantage; due to the unrestricted and thus relatively cheap CO2 emission these countries have no incentive to join the multilateral climate change agreements;
Amendment 21 #
2010/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 33 #
2010/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Regrets, that fuel consumed in overseas transportation of goods is subject no taxes; considers to impose taxes on that fuel and on those products, in particular on airfreight products;
Amendment 39 #
2010/2100(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that the possible scaling down of the CAP may result in a rise in the world market prices of goods and an increase in hunger, particularly in countries which are not self-sufficient in food;
Amendment 45 #
2010/2100(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Considers that in the absence of intervention stocks the European Union has lost the capacity to provide food aid in regions suffering from natural disasters; notes that the role of intervention stocks is not confined to stabilising European markets but that they also make it possible to assist regions hit by natural disasters (e.g. Pakistan);
Amendment 73 #
2010/2100(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Considers that the European Union’s imports of biofuels must not come from countries where there is famine or malnutrition and that such biofuel imports are not sustainable;
Amendment 81 #
2010/2100(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Deplores the fact that some countries irresponsibly apply measures which restrict exports (e.g. bans or taxes on exports), thus contributing substantially to the volatility of international food markets and the vulnerability of the regions which suffer most from famine; calls on the Commission, therefore, to make a proposal at WTO negotiations to combat measures which restrict exports;
Amendment 7 #
2010/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that the Black Sea Synergy (BSS) initiative, presented in 2007, did provide new impetus to regional cooperation in the Black Sea region, but deplores the fact that the administrative and fiscal resources allocated for its implementation have been insufficient; considers that EU regional initiatives should not be duplicated and that the strategy for the Black Sea should not be overshadowed by similar regional initiativesthe future strategy for the Black Sea, as well as the Eastern Partnership and Union for Mediterranean, has to be complementary to the European Neighbourhood Policy; recommends that all partners in the Black Sea region should be included in a future Black Sea Strategy;
Amendment 8 #
2010/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that the BSEC needs to be reformed in order to meet new challenges efficiently, and considers that the 20th anniversary in 2012 would be a good occasion for proposals to that end, including for revision of the BSEC Economic Agenda, adopted in 2001, organisational reform and increased operational efficiency, as well as an upgrade of related bodies, such as the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) and the BSEC Business Council; recommends that the strategy for Black Sea has to coagulate all financial support in the region, from European Neighbourhood Policy Funding, structural funds or pre-accession funds orienting them to the critical sectors which will thus benefit of a sound financial perspective in the future;
Amendment 16 #
2010/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Emphasises that the development and capacity enlargement of Black Sea ports, especially ConstanŃa should be a priority for both the Danube Strategy and the BSS, in order to ensure a better use of the trade route provided by the Danube, which is one of the most important inland waterway of Europe;
Amendment 43 #
2010/2026(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the aim of closer integration of the European and Latin American economic spheres must be a win-win situation for both sides; stresses that intensified trade relations should create more and better jobs in both regions and must support the aim of more resource- efficient and greener economies; notes, in particular, that growing trade should not lead to deforestation and more green-house gas emissions;
Amendment 117 #
2010/2026(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that it should be closely involved at all stages of the negotiations on an EU-Mercosur Association Agreement and that the negotiating mandate should be updated to take full account of recent developments in the global economy, the global environmental challenges, such as climate change, and demands and concerns put forward by Parliament;
Amendment 123 #
2010/2026(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Stresses that the negotiating mandate to the EU- EU-Mercosur Association Agreement was drafted before befor e the accessions of 2004 and 2007; calls,, therefore calls therefore,, on the Commission to suspend the negotiations with Mercosur until a new mandate is provided by the Council which takes fully account of the interest of the new Member States;
Amendment 136 #
2010/2026(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Amendment 47 #
2010/0362(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In 2007-2009, exceptional developments took place in milk and milk products sector markets. Initially, extreme weather conditions in Oceania brought about a significant decline in supplies, leading to a rapid and significant increase in prices. Yet while world supplies had started their recovery, and prices had started to return to more normal levels, the subsequentdecrease, the subsequent decisions to raise milk quotas and the financial and economic crisis negatively affected EU dairy producers, aggravating price volatility. Initially feed and other input costs including energy increased significantly as a result of higher commodity prices. Subsequently, a drop in worldwide, as well as EU, demand, including for milk and milk products, whilst EU production was stable led to a collapse in EU prices, down to the lower safety net level. This sharp decline in dairy commodity prices failed to fully translate into lower dairy prices at consumer levels, generating a widening in the gross margin of the downstream sectors for most milk and milk sector products and countries, and preventing demand for them to adjust to low commodity prices, slowing down price recovery and exacerbating the impact of low prices on milk producers.
Amendment 52 #
2010/0362(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) The Commission based its proposals to raise milk quotas on unfounded market assumptions, and its subsequent decisions contributed to deteriorating market conditions.
Amendment 304 #
2010/0362(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 – point 9
Article 1 – point 9
Regulation (EC) 1234/2007
Article 185 f – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 185 f – paragraph 4 a (new)
(4 a) In the case of cross-border raw milk sales, the regulations on contracts of the Member State where the dairy farmer is located shall apply.
Amendment 60 #
2010/0147(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. The simplified procedures set out in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 shall apply for the temporary export of firearms, essential parts and ammunition for verifiable lawful purposes, which include hunting, sport shooting, evaluation, exhibitions and repair.
Amendment 63 #
2010/0147(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. When leaving the customs territory of the Union through a point of crossing of the external border of the Member State of their residence, and then returning to this customs territory, for the temporary export of one or more firearms, essential parts and ammunition during a journey to a third country, hunters and sport shooters may produce, a single document, the European firearms pass pursuant to Articles 1 and 12 of Directive 91/477/EEC, a national firearms licence, a national hunting permit, or other valid national document issued by the competent authority of the Member State of their residence.
Amendment 65 #
2010/0147(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
When leaving the customs territory of the Union through a point of crossing of the external border of a Member State other than that of their residence, and then returning to this customs territory, for the temporary export of one or more firearms, essential parts and ammunition during a journey to a third country, hunters and sport shooters may produce, a validsingle document, the European firearms pass issued pursuant to Articles 1 and 12 of Directive 91/477/EEC by the competent authority of the Member State of their residence.
Amendment 69 #
2010/0147(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 70 #
2010/0147(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. For the purpose of evaluation, exhibition and repair of firearms, essential parts and ammunition, Member States may apply similar simplified procedures for temporary export as those provided for under paragraphs 2, 3 and 4.
Amendment 28 #
2009/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. Whereas the European Union has recently been downgrading the intervention mechanisms, thereby contributing significantly to an increase in price volatility, which in turn increases the vulnerability of producers;
Amendment 58 #
2009/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Asks the Commission to set a limit for the number of charges levied by supermarket chains on various grounds (since these bring a lack of transparency to pricing), define the grounds in legal terms and restrict deviations by means of competition rules;
Amendment 93 #
2009/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Considers there is a need to prohibit selling below purchase price at Community level;
Amendment 105 #
2009/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Considers that, while taking account of food trade concentration, changes must be made to competition rules which will enable producers’ associations to take coordinated action in the event of dominant positions;
Amendment 112 #
2009/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Asks the Commission legally to prohibit contracts being forced on producers by food outlet chains which will restrict sales to third parties;
Amendment 180 #
2009/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Welcomes producer initiatives aimed at creating direct, beneficial relationships between producers and consumers, such as the ‘social stores’ operated by the MAGOSZ association in Hungary which reinforce the link between producers and consumers, as they serve the interests of both parties;
Amendment 187 #
2009/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Given the recent increase in price volatility, which preliminary indications suggest will become even more pronounced, asks the Commission to put price-stabilising mechanisms into operation in order to reduce the vulnerability of producers;
Amendment 12 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas, to date, the Common Agricultural Policy has met its goals with regard to achieving better productivity in the food chain, contributing to a fair standard of living for the agricultural community, market stabilisathe EU must continue to ensure food security for its citizens as well as help feed the world’s poor; whereas the number of hungry people now exceeds one billion and in the provision of food supplies to EU consumers at reasonable pricesEU today there are over 40 million poor people who do not have enough to eat,
Amendment 24 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas, according to the FAO, world food demand should double and the world population should increase from the current six billion to nine billion by 2050; whereas world food production will need to increase in line with this at a time when natural resources are under pressure:
Amendment 26 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Amendment 77 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas these reforms have substantially altered farm support instruments, while maintaining the CAP's three founding principles, namely: - a unified market, - Community preference, - financial solidarity,
Amendment 134 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 144 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls attention to the fact that agricultural production relies largely on unforeseeable natural factors (e.g. the weather, natural disasters) and cannot therefore be left completely at the mercy of market conditions;
Amendment 161 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that the CAP is the most integrated of all EU policies and therefore logically accounts for the largest share of the EU budget; recognises that its share of the budget has steadily decreased from about 75% of the total EU budget in 1985 to 39.3% by 2013, representing less than 0.45% of total EU GDP, whilst at the same time support is more thinly spread today with 12 new Member States joining the EU; considers it essential for the EU budget earmarked for the CAP to be kept at its current level;
Amendment 219 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls that consumers’ expectations of guaranteed food safety must be met, as well as their demands for higher quality standards, better animal welfare and good value for money;
Amendment 267 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Recalls that EU agriculture remains a central sector of the EU economy, making an important contribution to EU GDP and jobs both directly and indirectly through the multiplier effect on both the upstream and downstream food and drink industry market; believes, therefore, that a strong EU agriculture is at the very heart of a successful export-led EU food and drink industryand a strong food and drink industry are inextricably linked, with each contributing to the other's success, in particular on export markets;
Amendment 269 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Recalls, that the first pillar should remain the main element of the CAP;
Amendment 276 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Takes the view that thought should be given to introducing updated supply- side management tools for some capital- intensive farming sectors with production cycles stretching over several years (in particular the dairy and wine-growing sectors);
Amendment 294 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Points out, that the rural development funds should be refocused on farming and agro-food activities. Expenditure associated with non- agricultural infrastructure should come from regional policy;
Amendment 320 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. RStresses that food is the most important public good produced by agriculture; recognises that farmers also deliver a range of public goods which the market does not reward them for; therefore insists that they must be fairly rewarded and further incentivised to continue delivering higher- quality products, better animal welfare conditions and additional environmental benefits;
Amendment 395 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. CStresses that farmers require clarity and adequate incomes to carry out their tasks; calls for the guarantee of a fair and stable returnincome for the farming community to remain a primary goal for the new CAP, whilst providing good value for money and a fair treturnatment for consumers;
Amendment 402 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls for measures to be taken to strengthen producers' and producer organisations' management capacity and bargaining power and improve the functioning of the food supply-chain with greaterby encouraging negotiations within branches and increasing the transparency of food prices, ands well as action to address unfair commercial practices; takes the view that consideration should be given to adapting competition rules in order to take account of the specific features of the agricultural markets;
Amendment 663 #
Amendment 666 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56 b (new)
Paragraph 56 b (new)
56b. Stresses that the development of food quality policy, including in terms of geographical indication (PDO/PGI ), must be a priority aspect of the common agricultural policy and be deepened and strengthened so that the European Union can maintain its leadership position in this area;
Amendment 679 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57 a (new)
Paragraph 57 a (new)
57 a. Stresses that in most cases, animal welfare measures undermine the energy effectiveness of undertakings; carbon dioxide emissions are increased, and competitiveness as against producers in non-EU countries which do not apply animal welfare measures decreases;
Amendment 736 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61
Paragraph 61
61. Believes that to underpin the five key building blocks of the CAP, a minimum safety net against extreme price volatility should still be available as a rapid reaction crisis tool; to that end, considers that a special reserve budget line should be made available in the EU budget which could be activated rapidly to respond to crises which arise, and that new innovative financial tools should also be considered such as; takes the view that this safety net must include, for each farming sector, market-clearance measures such as storage or withdrawal mechanisms triggered when a reference price is reached; considers that these mechanisms must be sufficiently flexible to take account of market developments; takes the view that these market measures will make it possible to prevent crises on too large a scale, but that they must be backed by instruments designed to stabilise farm incomes in the face of market volatility; to that end, considers that a special reserve budget line should be made available in the EU budget which could be activated rapidly to respond to crises which arise, and that new innovative forms of payment should also be considered so as to help reduce income volatility; takes the view, further, that consideration should also be given to introducing, across the board, harvest insurance policies, to help farmers cope with unpredictable weather, and new innovative financial tools, such as mutualisation funds, risk insurance schemes and futures markets, to help reduce marketincome volatility;
Amendment 767 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63
Paragraph 63
63. Recalls that, amongst the current set of market tools, export refunds should continue to be phased out according to WTO agreements the EU’s undertaking to do away with export refunds is not obligatory in legal terms; no such undertaking has since been made by anyone in the WTO, so that this was a unilateral action for which the EU has received no compensation whatsoever;
Amendment 27 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas a certain group of consumers accepts higher prices for products meeting higher animal welfare standards, while the vast majority of consumers still choose the product at a lower price,
Amendment 30 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas there is a need for a different approach to animal welfare, based primarily on non-obligatory standards which may be accepted and applied by the producers on a voluntary basis; whereas the primary objective of Community legislation should be to set up new non- obligatory animal welfare standards without compromising the existing rules,
Amendment 39 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas it is essential that European animal protection policy is accompanied by a coherent trade policy, which must be based on the fact that, in spite of the efforts of the EU, animal welfare concerns are not addressed by either the July 2004 Framework Agreement or by any other key documents of the Doha Round, therefore until there is no fundamental change in the attitude of the main trading partners in the WTO, it is not viable to introduce further animal welfare standards which have negative effects on the international competitiveness of producers,
Amendment 47 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the vast majority of the measures contained in the current - albeit still none too ambitious - action plan have been implemented satisfactorily;
Amendment 54 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that higher animal welfare standards result in significantly more greenhouse gas emissions since they are less energy-efficient; calls on the Commission to carry out an environmental impact assessment of all – existing and new – animal welfare regulations;
Amendment 62 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Urges the strengthening of animal protection within the framework of the WTO; calls on the Commission to strongly urge, within the framework of the Doha Round, that animal protection be treated as a ‘non-trade concern’ and that support measures to promote animal protection within the framework of rural development policy be recognised as qualifying, unreservedly, for inclusion in the ‘green box’; calls on the Commission not to adopt any new obligatory animal standards which could cause additional costs to producers until the abovementioned conditions are fulfilled;
Amendment 97 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 108 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 121 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to review the 2012 deadline for the ban on the use of conventional cages for laying hens, since it is obvious that farmers are not able to meet the deadline, it does not apply to non-European producers and leads to a significant increase in greenhouse gas emissions; points out that the ban is in effect a disproportionate measure, since consumers are already able to choose between eggs which are produced using different animal welfare standards;
Amendment 124 #
Amendment 125 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 137 #
Amendment 140 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 147 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 156 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 164 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 176 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 183 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 196 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 206 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 – indent 1
Paragraph 15 – indent 1
Amendment 211 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 – indent 2
Paragraph 15 – indent 2
Amendment 218 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 – indent 3
Paragraph 15 – indent 3
Amendment 226 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 – indent 4
Paragraph 15 – indent 4
Amendment 231 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 – indent 5
Paragraph 15 – indent 5
Amendment 235 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 – indent 6
Paragraph 15 – indent 6
Amendment 253 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Heading 4
Heading 4
Amendment 260 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 276 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 295 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 308 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 314 #
Amendment 315 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 330 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 343 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
Amendment 355 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
Amendment 361 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Heading 6
Heading 6
Amendment 368 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 375 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
Amendment 390 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
Amendment 402 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
Amendment 412 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
Amendment 415 #
Amendment 416 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
Amendment 425 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
Amendment 429 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
Amendment 434 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
Amendment 35 #
2009/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7a new
Paragraph 7a new
Regrets that according to the latest WTO review, the average tariff rate on agricultural products applied by Turkey is relatively high and in some cases extremely high (for example on corn, the applied duty is 130%); calls on the Turkish Government to substantially reduce these barriers;
Amendment 74 #
2009/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Takes the view that organic farming, which does not use any more fossil fuel than conventional farming, and integrated pest management practices are among the ecologically effective systems needing further development; emphasises, however, the need to find ways to facilitate a transition to more sustainable agriculture in the case of the other systems used on most farmland;
Amendment 124 #
2009/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that nitrous oxide emissions can be cut significantly by making more limited and effective use of nitrogen fertilisers (precision farming), encouraging the use of organic fertilisers based on recovered waste (local biomass from intercropping, biogas by-products and forest waste), developing intermediate crops such as forage legumes and identifying new varieties with superior carbon and nitrogen capture potential;
Amendment 128 #
2009/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for research on livestock feed and genetic selection of farm animals to be stepped up with a view to reducing methane emissions; also calls for the introduction of a food programme designed to reduce the Union's dependence on imported plant proteins for animal feed, in accordance with the principle of comparative advantage;
Amendment 136 #
2009/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Considers that Community-level legislation should be used to encourage the feeding of biogas into the natural gas pipeline system;
Amendment 152 #
2009/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises that the Union's position as the leading importer of agricultural produce results in a higher carbon cost than that generated by European farms, owing to the lower environmental standards often found in non-EU countries coupled with long-distance transport emissions and deforestation; takes the view that there is a need to inform consumers by means of appropriate carbon footprint labelling, to compensate European farmers fairly for their efforts to reduce emissions, and to encourage local farms to diversify (inter alia by developing EU production of plant proteins);
Amendment 157 #
2009/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Emphasises that a carbon tax should be imposed on most carbon-intensive products, particularly on air-freighted products;
Amendment 171 #
2009/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 – indent 1
Paragraph 13 – indent 1
- optimising water resource management (more efficient irrigation systems, hillside reservoirs, etc.) and increasing irrigated areas by means of new investment;
Amendment 215 #
2009/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Emphasises that the risk of additional carbon dioxide emissions must be monitored for each current and new animal welfare provision. If any such provision causes additional carbon dioxide emissions or does not comply with the principle of sustainability, it must be withdrawn;
Amendment 237 #
2009/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers it essential to strengthen risk and crisis management instruments and adapt them toin order to mitigate increasing market volatility and growing climatic risks, and to introduce a genuine European policy on preventing and responding to natural disasters;
Amendment 86 #
2009/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Points out that, taking into consideration the fight against climate change, reafforestation of those areas where it is ecologically feasible should be supported in the longer term; underlines that agricultural activity requires more greenhouse gas emissions in these areas than in areas having favourable conditions, whereas planting of new forests could do much to reduce carbon dioxide emissions;
Amendment 12 #
2009/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the objective should be to reduce the costs of the CAP, both direct and indirect, and to increase the international competitiveness of European farmers,
Amendment 20 #
2009/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
Amendment 55 #
2009/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that the principle of cross- compliance should be maintainrevised as one of the key concepts of CAP direct payments, butand that strong simplification is recommended;
Amendment 88 #
2009/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Emphasises that, according to the UN, global food production must increase by 70 per cent by 2050 to meet the demands of nine billion people; calls on the Commission to review cross-compliance and in particular its effects on the efficiency of agriculture;
Amendment 120 #
2009/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers thatalls on the Commission to stop increasing the number of CC requirements should not steadily increase;
Amendment 215 #
2009/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Believes that double reporting on the movement of sheep and goats to the central data base should be abolished (slaughter report + holding registers), and that compulsory electronic identification (EID) for sheep and goats under 12 months old which are sent for slaughter should be dropped, as no Community funds are available to cover the extra cost which this entails; the unnecessary increase in costs cannot be reflected in prices, and the competitive situation for third-country suppliers deteriorates;
Amendment 9 #
2009/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that, during energy recovery from bio-waste, attention must be paid to energy efficiency and sustainable development aspects and that these products should therefore primarily be used in the most efficient manner, as a heat source;
Amendment 32 #
2009/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Stresses that, in the interests of sustainability, when bio-waste is used for recovery purposes, encouragement should be provided for this to be done as close as possible to the place where it originates, thus avoiding energy losses from transport; calls on the Commission and Member States therefore to use rural development funding to convert the heating systems of public institutions in rural areas so as to use bio-waste;
Amendment 36 #
2009/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Considers that Community legislation should encourage arrangements which permit biogas to be fed into the natural gas network;
Amendment 58 #
2009/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Is in support of providing the consumer with the maximum amount of information available; is in favour of the introduction of comprehensive and compulsory legislation for "place of farming"-labelling; considers that this may be done in a manner that takes into account the costs of such a Europe-wide operation, as well as the specificities of particular sectors, such as that of processed agricultural goods in the case of goods originating outside the EU;
Amendment 74 #
2009/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Where the product is a homogenous mixture of products originating partly within, partly outside the EU (e.g. honey), the following rules should apply: - the percentages of the individual products per place of origin should be shown, and listed in order of size; - where the proportion of the product from within the EU is under 25%, no reference in any form should be made on the label to its EU origin;
Amendment 26 #
2008/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the need for more effective, concerted action by Member States' police forces to detect fraud and other crimes committed in e-commerce;
Amendment 1 #
2008/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that Europe’s and the world's food security is increasingly threatened by the high volatility in food prices, after 30 years of decreasing prices in real termswhich was recently reflected in a major price increase after 30 years of decreasing prices in real terms; stresses that it is the poorest population groups in both developing and developed countries that are the hardest hit;
Amendment 3 #
2008/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Estimates that the recent sudden soar in prices – in addition to speculation and bad crops -can be primarily explained by the structural growth in world demand for agricultural products, stemming from population growth, chan be primarily explained by the growing demand for food by developing countries on world markets and the additional demand triggered by biofuelsging eating habits and the growth in agri-fuel production, as well as unfavourable developments such as poor harvests and speculation on world markets; stresses that this is therefore not a passing crisis and that a global, long-term response is required;
Amendment 6 #
2008/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that efforts to meet people's basic needs, in particular as regards food and water, can often be a source of conflict; notes that the growth in the world's population, which is expected to rise by 3 billion by 2050, will exacerbate such tensions in all regions of the world; calls, accordingly, for this geo-strategic factor to be taken into account in the future formulation of agricultural policy;
Amendment 10 #
2008/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that the Doha Development Agenda (DDA) and trade liberalisationfurther, unregulated liberalisation of agricultural trade would lead to a further increase in food prices and even higher price volatility,; since a large cut in agricultural supports in thetresses that the worst affected would be the most vulnerable, food-importing developeding countries; stresses, furthermore, that wourld cause a dramatic fall in their production; strade rules must under no circumstances go against the right of countriesses that the worst affected would be the most vulnerable, food-importing developing countries or regions to support their farming sectors with a view to ensuring food security for their population;
Amendment 21 #
2008/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Insists that the EU must remain a maplay a part in matching food suppliery to demand worldwide and that all forms of agriculture must be involved in order to achieve this; considers, furthermore, that the EU must guarantee its food security by maintaining the fundamental principles and objectives of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP): stable prices, increased productivity by technological progress and better crops, and flexible buffer stocks to react to crises akin to those being faced today;
Amendment 5 #
2008/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas Croatia is well on the way to full membership of the European Union, with prospects of concluding the negotiations in 2009, has continued to meet the Copenhagen political and economic criteria and has been recognised as having a functioning market economy, which could serve as a positive example to the other countries in the region,
Amendment 34 #
2008/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission to make a proposal without delay for abolishing the sugar import quotas assigned to the Western Balkan countries; considers these duty-free quotas to be unacceptable, as producers in the Western Balkans do not have to make restructuring payments, thus gaining a significant competitive advantage in relation to producers within the EU; considers that the sugar production which has increased because of the duty-free quota cannot be taken as a basis for negotiation with a view to determining the national sugar quota during the accession negotiations;
Amendment 40 #
2008/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Considers that the development of the port of Rijeka is an extremely important project for the European Union; believes it to be in the interest of the European Union that this development should proceed as soon as possible;
Amendment 44 #
2008/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Recalls that it is necessary to increase agricultural trade with Croatia too, so that when Croatia accedes it can align itself as smoothly as possible with the CAP;
Amendment 46 #
2008/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Emphasises that, in retail trade, the administrative obstacles must be removed which prevent the emergence of more competitive food traders, as the ineffectiveness of the food trade hampers the attempts of European producers to reach the market;
Amendment 12 #
2008/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the contribution made by European farmers to combating desertification and seeks recognition of the pivotal role played by European producers in preserving plant cover in regions affected by persistent drought or threatened by wind-blown sand; emphasises the specific benefits of permanent crops, orchards and vineyards, pasture and forestry for water collection;
Amendment 6 #
2008/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that those who draw attention to the relatively large proportion of the EU budget which is spent on agriculture mislead public opinion, as farm subsidies account for a negligible amount in relation to the total GDP of the Member States;
Amendment 11 #
2008/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that farm prices have fluctuated considerably recently and that those commentators are mistaken who, because of the substantial rise in food prices in recent years, consider that there is no longer any need for farm subsidies and that prices by themselves are capable of providing farmers with a stable, predictable income;
Amendment 27 #
2008/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Draws attention to the fact that in recent times other major participants in world trade in farm products have stepped up their agricultural policies (e.g. the USA with its Farm Bill);
Amendment 31 #
2008/0183(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 2 – point 1
Article 2 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 27 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(3a) Member States should seek to ensure the distribution of food requiring less processing, which they should purchase at the lowest price available.
Amendment 154 #
2008/0180(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
However, points (a) and (b) shall not apply to the shackles used for poultry and lagomorphs.
Amendment 16 #
2008/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Financial and material needs to fully address the immediate consequences of the high food prices are very high. The response should come from the international community in its entirety and the Community is endeavoured to contribute its fair share.
Amendment 18 #
2008/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The same conditions which lead to the need for the present financing facility (the high food prices), also lead to lower agriculture market expenditure under Heading 2 of the Financial Framework. Current estimates also indicate a significant unallocated margin under the ceiling of Heading 2 in 2009Remaining funds under Heading 2 shall be used for the purposes of the Common Agriculture Policy, and in particular to reduce the differences between the level of direct payment to farmers in the new and old Member States.
Amendment 21 #
2008/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The Community response strategy should aim to strongly encourage a positive short to medium term supplymost adequate and effective response fromto the agricultural sector in developing countries while at the same time also significantly reducing the negative effects of the food price rises on the poorest in these countries. A supply side response is also in the interest of the Community in order to alleviate the current pressure on agricultural pricfood crisis is to increase food aid to developing countries.
Amendment 23 #
2008/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
Amendment 33 #
2008/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
Amendment 45 #
2008/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. A country is not eligible for assistance - even if otherwise meets the criteria defined by the Annex - if: - its natural forest area is decreasing, - net exporter of agricultural products, - where desertification, overpasture or irrational use of water is taking place.
Amendment 54 #
2008/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a)
(a) measures to improve access to agricultural inputs and services, including fertilizers and seeds;
Amendment 60 #
2008/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Assistance shall not be given to the production of raw materials of: -exotic or luxury goods (cacao, tea, tobacco, coffee) or - biofuels.
Amendment 69 #
2008/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10
Article 10
Amendment 39 #
2008/0146(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 2 – point 1 – subpoint a
Article 2 – point 1 – subpoint a
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Part II – Title I – Chapter IV – Section IV a – Subsection II a – Article 103g a – Point 1
Part II – Title I – Chapter IV – Section IV a – Subsection II a – Article 103g a – Point 1
1. Under conditions to be determined by the Commission, from the 2009/10 school year, Community aid shall be granted for supplying to pupils in educational establishments certain products of thefresh fruit and vegetables, processed fruit and vegetables and bananas sectorsducts, to be determined by the CommissionMember States and may also be granted for certain related costs of logistics, distribution, equipment, communication, monitoring and evaluation.
Amendment 60 #
2008/0146(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 2 – point 1 – subpoint a
Article 2 – point 1 – subpoint a
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Part II – Title I – Chapter IV – Section IV a – Subsection II a – Article 103g a – Point 2
Part II – Title I – Chapter IV – Section IV a – Subsection II a – Article 103g a – Point 2
2. Member States, at national or regional level, wishing to participate in the scheme shall draw up a prior strategy for its implementation. They shall also provide for accompanying measures necessary to make the scheme effective. In accordance with objective criteria, Member States shall give priority to locally produced, traditional fruit and vegetables and support smaller farms in implementing the scheme.
Amendment 64 #
2008/0146(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 2 – point 1 – subpoint a
Article 2 – point 1 – subpoint a
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Part II – Title I – Chapter IV – Section IV a – Subsection II a – Article 103g a – Point 3 – letter a
Part II – Title I – Chapter IV – Section IV a – Subsection II a – Article 103g a – Point 3 – letter a
(a) exceed EUR 9500 million per school year,
Amendment 154 #
2008/0104(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 4 – point 34
Article 4 – point 34
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Annex IX
Annex IX
34. Point 1 of Annex IX is replaced by the deleted text in Annex I to this Regulation.
Amendment 162 #
2008/0104(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annexe I
Annexe I
“1. National quotas: quantities (tonnes) deleted per twelve-month period per Member State
Amendment 380 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Article 10 – paragraph 1
(1) Article 7 shall only apply to farmers in a new Member State in any given calendar year if the level of direct payments applicable in that Member State for that calendar year under Article 110 is no less than the level in Member States other than the new Member States, taking into account any reductions applied under Article 7(1)The modulation does not apply to agricultural producers in the new Member States.
Amendment 383 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Amendment 388 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Amendment 390 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Amendment 430 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point (a)
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point (a)
(a) where the total amount of direct payments claimed or due to be granted in a given calendar year does not exceed EUR 250, (EUR 150 in the case of new Member States) or
Amendment 436 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point (b)
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point (b)
(b) where the eligible area of the holding for which direct payments are claimed or due to be granted does not exceed one hectare. However, Cyprunew Member States may set a minimum eligible area of 0.3 hectares and Malta of 0.1 hectares.
Amendment 569 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 68 – paragraph 1 – point b
b) to address specific disadvantages affecting farmers in the dairy, beef, sheep and goatmeat and rice sectors in economically vulnerable or environmentally sensitive areas and areas affected by drought or long-term water scarcity,
Amendment 723 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 113 – paragraph 4 – indent 2 – point (b)
Article 113 – paragraph 4 – indent 2 – point (b)
(b) requirements referred to in points B and C of Annex II shall apply from 1 January 2011;
Amendment 724 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 113 – paragraph 4 – indent 2 – point (b a) (new)
Article 113 – paragraph 4 – indent 2 – point (b a) (new)
(ba) requirements referred to in point C of Annex II shall apply from 1 January 2016;
Amendment 729 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 113 – paragraph 4 – indent 3 – point (b)
Article 113 – paragraph 4 – indent 3 – point (b)
(b) requirements referred to in points B and C of Annex II shall apply from 1 January 2014;
Amendment 731 #
2008/0103(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 113 – paragraph 4 – indent 3 – point (b a) (new)
Article 113 – paragraph 4 – indent 3 – point (b a) (new)
(ba) requirements referred to in points C of Annex II shall apply from 1 January 2016
Amendment 111 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Foods originating from third countries may only be distributed within the Community once they fulfil the requirements of this Regulation.
Amendment 136 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) If any part of the food-preparation process took place outside the Community, an indication of the country in question.
Amendment 166 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Indicating the mandatory particulars must not lead to an increase in the size and/or bulk of the packing material or food container and must not otherwise increase the burden on the environment.
Amendment 167 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6 b (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Labels used to indicate mandatory food information must not be made from material which would significantly hamper or prevent the re-use or recycling of the packing material or food container.
Amendment 265 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 51 a (new)
Article 51 a (new)
Directive 2001/110/EC
Article 2 (4)
Article 2 (4)
Article 51a Amendments to Directive 2001/110/EC 1. Article 2(4)(a) of Directive 2001/110/EC is replaced by the following: a. The country or countries of origin where the honey has been harvested shall be indicated on the label. If, however, the honey originates from more than one Member State or third country, one of the following indications should appear instead: - ‘Blend of honeys from EU countries’ - ‘Blend of honeys from non-EU countries’ If the proportion of honey from EU countries exceeds that of honey from non- EU countries: - ‘Blend of honeys from EU and non-EU countries’ If the proportion of honey from non-EU countries exceeds that of honey from EU countries: - ‘Blend of honeys from non-EU and EU countries’ 2. The following point is added to Article 2(4) of Directive 2001/110/EC: (aa) If the honey contains honey which originates from a third country, the percentage of honey from the Member State and the third country must be indicated.
Amendment 288 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – part B – paragraph 1
Annex V – part B – paragraph 1
1. The name of the food shall include or be accompanied by particulars as to the physical condition of the food or the specific treatment which it has undergone (for example, powdered, refrozen, freeze- dried, deep-frozen, quick-frozen, concentrated, smoked) in all cases where omission of such information could mislead the purchaser.
Amendment 2 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
1a. having regard to its resolution of 15 November 2007 on the European interest: succeeding in the age of globalisation1,,
Amendment 4 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 b (new)
Citation 2 b (new)
2b. having regard to its resolution of 25 October 2006 on the annual report from the Commission to the European Parliament on third country anti- dumping, anti-subsidy and safeguard action against the Community (2004)1,
Amendment 18 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas in the framework of the Doha Development Agenda, the WTO rules on trade defence are subject to multilateral negotiations which have not yet been resumed; whereas, the vast majority of WTO member states do not intend to introduce new trade defence rules which would lead to more free and fair trade without protectionism
Amendment 20 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas the European Parliament has already stated its opposition to a unilateral dismantling of the TDIs and its preference to maintain the existing level of stringency,
Amendment 22 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas, in TDI investigations, a balance has too often failed to be attained among taking timely action when unfair trade is injuring EU industry, the need to maintain the quality and thoroughness of Commission investigations and the maintenance of transparency and opportunity for all interested parties to contribute,
Amendment 30 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas, European competitiveness depends on the ability to shelter European companies from uncompetitive and unfair trade practice, whereas European production and manufacturing play a crucial role in the creation of economic growth and employment,
Amendment 31 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
Amendment 36 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas, in a globalised world, EU companies need a reinforced mechanism to combat unfair commercial practices, allowing them to create jobs and stimulate growth in the EU,
Amendment 42 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Stresses the importance of enhancing the competitiveness of EU industries by eliminating unfair trade practices in international trade; underlines the importance of effective TDIs;
Amendment 44 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 a (new)
Paragraph -1 a (new)
Amendment 45 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
Amendment 51 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers that, in the absence of internationally recognised rules on competition, the current European TDI system is the best response to ensure a level playing field for all actors and to avoid distorting effects in international trade;
Amendment 52 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Recalls that negotiations are currently taking place on multilateral disciplines concerning TDIs within the framework of the DDA ; welcomes those negotiations but regrets US opposition to reforms of the WTO’s framework for TDIs; Notes that the worldwide increase in the use of TDIs, particularly by advanced industrial countrie and, calls for new and more stringent rules at WTO level so as to ensure free and fair world trade is maintained;
Amendment 53 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Warns of the danger of unilaterally weakening the EU to such an extent that it is unable to counteract unfair trading practices in an international context marked by the proliferation of such practices and the intensive, and often abusive, use of trade defence measures by third countries against imports from the EU;
Amendment 57 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates the belief in the benefits of an open trading system, based on free and fair competition, offsetting its potentially disruptive impact, and contributing decisively to the stimulation of growth and the creation of jobs; takes the view that the EU should continue to promote increased global liberalisation and free and fair trade and resist any protectionist temptation;
Amendment 59 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines that the EU already has a TDI regime with higher standards, resulting in more stringent application, than other trading partners especially with regard to the initiation, course and subsequent outcome of these investigations;
Amendment 62 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 67 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Emphasises that TDIs are not intended to serve the general economic interests of the EU, but to protect the interests of producers and employees against impairment caused by dumping or illegal subsidies;
Amendment 75 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Believes that the current EU TDI system already takes due account of the rightful and legitimate interests of all European stakeholders, as was stated by the majority of governments and stakeholders during the public consultation on the above-mentioned Green Paper;
Amendment 76 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 80 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Urges the Commission to demand a strict application of the existing WTO rules on dumping and subsidies to the emerging economies such as China; asks the Commission to engage in bilateral talks on free and fair competition with these countries;
Amendment 85 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 86 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 89 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Believes that the EU TDI system should address all increasing unfair trading actions that hamper the ordinary course of trade, such as fraud, circumvention and dual pricing, which greatly affect fair competition in international markets;
Amendment 100 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 103 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Believes that the current application by the Commission lacks clarity with regard to the initiation of investigations; stresses the need to concentrate the investigations in this phase on gathering evidence of dumping and injury;
Amendment 107 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls for the creation of a special TDI-helpdesk for SMEs for advice on the preparation of complaints; asks further to provide a simplified questionnaire for SMEs; asks the Commission to grant open access to Eurostat and access to information collected on site by EU representations in third countries concerned;
Amendment 117 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on Commission and the Member States to take into account the long-term impact of TDI measures on consumers, by assessing their consequences in terms of price level, quality, availability and choice as well as sustainable competition in the markets;
Amendment 126 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Believes that there is no reason to reconsider the current definition of "Community industry" to take greater account of the interests of those companies which have moved or subcontracted part of their production outside the Union in so far as those companies are not affected by the duties unless they engage in dumping or receive subsidies;
Amendment 129 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Considers that anti-dumping procedures should always give priority to the need to restore a level playing field, as the effects of unfair competition in the long run are against the interests of all participants in the Community market;
Amendment 130 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Considers therefore that the analysis of the impact on other interests can only justify the non-imposition of anti- dumping measures in exceptional cases, where it is obvious that defence measures will not be able to improve the situation of Community producers, and in any event cannot justify a downward adjustment in the level or duration of the duties imposed;
Amendment 137 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Endorses the creation of the Hearing Officer within the Commission’s DG Trade to assist interested parties; calls on the Hearing Officer to submit, following an independent analysis, to the European Parliament periodic reports in particular on the handling of cases by the Commission, including the conformity of the administrative practices with the basic regulations, and on the synthesis of its activities; stresses that for the sake of transparency and ensuring a meaningful role for the Hearing Officer, his/her reports following individual interventions should be made known to interested parties and the Antidumping Committee;
Amendment 140 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Commission to increase the transparency and predictability of the procedure of TDI investigations in the EU, to accelerate and simplify procedures, as well as to facilitate the accessibility of TDIs for SMEs, as they constitute the majority of the European industrial sector;
Amendment 153 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Stresses that the EU current de minimis thresholds that apply to dumping and injury should not be set at a higher level; states that for the dumping de minimis threshold, even low levels of dumping can have very significant effects in the market, in particular on price sensitive and seasonal products;
Amendment 156 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Takes the view that AD and countervailing duty measures applied by the Commission should take the alternative form of quotas or tariff-quotas when this is deemed appropriate and that a phase-in or phase-out system similar to the one implemented in the footwear case is put into operation in new cases involving products suitable for final consumpform of tariffs in order to comply with the relevant WTO regulations;
Amendment 159 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
Amendment 173 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Underlines that the legal certainty and the legal framework within which TDI investigations are conducted, are fundamental, taking into account that the standard court procedure takes too long to properly address possible flaws in TDI investigations; underlines the need to ensure that interested parties have recourse to expedited judicial review;
Amendment 194 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Calls on the Commission to enhance the competitiveness of producer industries in the Union by eliminating all competitive distortions which occur in international trade so as to ensure workable international competition;
Amendment 197 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Urges the Commission not to change its administrative practice before a revision of the basic legislation has taken place;
Amendment 202 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. Urges the Member States to uphold a European common approach and solidarity on this issue which would enable a better use of TDIs in the Community in favour of European industry and its workers when they are confronted with unfair competition;
Amendment 205 #
2007/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Calls on the Commission to pursue with coherence and determination the objective of modernising TDIs and making them more suitable to face new globalisation challenges while refraining from any protectionist behaviourstrengthening and modernising TDIs; Urges the Commission to consider the outcome of ongoing WTO negotiations and the consensus among Member States before reforming the European regulation on TDIs;