Activities of Matthias GROOTE related to 2011/2095(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Competitive low-carbon economy in 2050 (debate)
Amendments (10)
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
- having regard to Article 9 TFEU (the Social Clause),
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission communication on ‘a roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 2050’; and points out that the current financial crisis must be borne in mind; , although currently imposing a tremendous burden, can be overcome, whereas the climate crisis is continually unfolding;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that unilateral action is not sufficient for the purposes of reducing emissions and that the extensive involvement of non-EU countries is also necessary in order to ensure swift implementation;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that unilateral action is not sufficient for the purposes of reducing emissions and, that the extensive involvement of non-EU countries is also necessary and that European climate diplomacy needs to be developed, under the umbrella of the EEAS, in order to involve as many countries as possible;
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C g (new)
Recital C g (new)
Cg. whereas social aspects should be taken into account by means of the ‘social impact assessment’ instrument,
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 4 – point 1 (new)
Emphasises that every proposed CO2 emissions-reduction measure must be the subject of a social impact assessment so that its effects in relation to social policy are made clear;
Amendment 88 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the important role of renewable energy, including innovative developments in this field, and the urgent need for better solutions as regards storing this energy and increasing energy efficiency, including appropriate infrastructural measures;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10 c. Calls on the Commission to commit itself to making every effort to ensure that the percentage of renewable energy in the electricity sector is increased to 40% by 2020;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recognises the importance of applying CCS technology as an interim solution if the carbon emission reduction goals are to be achieved at the least possible cost, and acknowledges that procedural delays, financial shortfalls and lack of commitment by some Member States are likely to frustrate achievement of the European Council’s ambition of having up to 12 CCS demonstration projects in operation by 2015; calls on the Commission to publish a CCS Action Plan;
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the progress exceeding expectations that has been made by vehicle manufacturers in reducing CO2 emissions from passenger cars since 2007, and stresses the importance of accelerating further fuel efficiency improvements; affirms that in preparing its forthcoming review the Commission should be proposing ways of ensuring that average CO2 emissions by new cars meet the agreed 2020 target of not more than 95g/km by 2020, and do not exceed 70g/km by 2025;