Activities of Silvia-Adriana ȚICĂU related to 2011/0092(CNS)
Plenary speeches (5)
Explanations of vote
Explanations of vote
Explanations of vote
Explanations of vote
Taxation of energy products and electricity (debate)
Amendments (32)
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a Directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Directive 2003/96/EC obliges Member States to exempt from taxation fuel used for navigation in Community waters as well as electricity produced on board a craft, including while at berth in a port. Moreover, Member States mayshall extend this favourable tax treatment to inland waterways. In some harbours a cleaner alternative exists with the use of shore-side electricity which, however, is taxable. In order to set a first incentive for the development and application of this technology, pending the adoption of a more comprehensive framework in the matter, Member States should exempt the use of shore-side electricity by ships while at berth in a seaport or river port from energy taxation. This exemption should apply during a period long enough in order not to discourage port operators from making the necessary investments but at the same time be time- limited in such a way that its maintenance, in full or in part, is made subject to a new decision in due time.
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(2a) Member States which introduce a system of road use charges for vehicles or articulated vehicle combinations intended exclusively for the transport of goods by road shall tax the fuel used by such vehicles only on the basis of the general energy consumption values set out in Annex I under Table A.
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a – point iii Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a – point iii Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) until 31 December 2020, electricity directly provided to vessels berthed in seaports and river ports.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 27
Article 27
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 27 a (new)
Article 27 a (new)
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21 - second subparagraph
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21 - second subparagraph
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 29 - paragraph 2
Article 29 - paragraph 2
2. The report by the Commission shall, inter alia, examine the level of taxation of energy products and electricity imposed by Member States at the national and/or regional level, the minimum level of CO2- related taxation, the impact of innovation and technological developments, in particular as regards energy efficiency, the use of electricity in transport and the justification for the exemptions and reductions, including for fuel used for the purpose of air and maritime navigation, laid down in this Directive. The report shall take into account the proper functioning of the internal market, the real value of the minimum levels of taxation and the wider objectives of the Treaty.
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall impose taxation on energy products and electricity in accordance with this Directive, ensuring products and services at affordable prices and eliminating the risk of citizens being exposed to energy poverty. Impact studies shall be carried out to this end.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/96 EC
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. Member States shall distinguish between CO2-related taxation and general energy consumption taxation. Revenue obtained by the Member States from CO2-related taxation within the meaning of Annex I shall be used by the Member States for measures designed to improve energy efficiency and reduce pollution.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) electricity, products and energy services used in the households of European citizens for the purpose of preparing and conserving everyday food and ensuring a healthy ambient climate, guaranteeing an optimum ambient air temperature (approximately +20°C);
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
(ab) electricity used to pump water for irrigation;
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 – point b – introductory part
Article 1 – point 4 – point b – introductory part
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – paragraph 4
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 1 – point 4 – point b
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 1 – point 4 – point b
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 1 – point 4 – point b
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 1 – point 4 – point b
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – point 5 – point a
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 5 – introductory part
Article 5 – introductory part
5. Provided that they respect the minimum levels of taxation prescribed byset in accordance with this Directive, differentiated rates of general energy consumption taxation may be applied by Member States, under fiscal control, in the following cases:
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 7 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Not later than 1 January 2019, the Council, acting unanimously after consulting the European Parliament, shall, on the basis of a report and a proposal from the Commission, decide upon the minimum levels of taxation applicable for a further period beginning on 1 January 2020.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Not later than 1 January 2019, the Council, acting unanimously after consulting the European Parliament, shall, on the basis of a report and a proposal from the Commission, decide upon the minimum levels of taxation applicable for a further period beginning on 1 January 2020.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Not later than 1 January 2019, the Council, acting unanimously after consulting the European Parliament, shall, on the basis of a report and a proposal from the Commission, decide upon the minimum levels of taxation applicable for a further period beginning on 1 January 2020.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 9
Article 1 – point 9
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Not later than 1 January 2019, the Council, acting unanimously after consulting the European Parliament, shall, on the basis of a report and a proposal from the Commission, decide upon the minimum levels of taxation applicable for a further period beginning on 1 January 2020.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 11 – point a – point i
Article 1 – point 11 – point a – point i
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. In addition to the general provisions set out in Council Directive 2008/118/EC of 16 December 2008 concerning the general arrangements for excise duty and repealing Directive 92/12/EEC(*) on exempt uses of taxable products, and without prejudice to other Union provisions, Member States shall exempt the following from taxation under conditions which they shall lay down for the purpose of ensuring the correct and straightforward application of such exemptions and of preventing anyenergy poverty, evasion, avoidance or abuse:
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point i
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point i
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) electricity, natural gas, coal, solid fuels and other energy products used as heating fuel and electricity if used by households and/or by organisations recognised as charitable by the Member State concerned. In the case of such charitable organisations, Member States shall confine the exemption or reduction to use for the purpose of non- business activities. Where mixed use takes place, taxation shall apply in proportion to each type of use. If a use is insignificant, it may be treated as nil;
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point ii
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point ii
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 – point b
Article 1 – point 13 – point b
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. Member States may apply a level of general energy consumption taxation down to zero ton the consumption of energy products and electricity used for irrigation, agricultural, horticultural, aquacultural works and in forestry. The beneficiaries shall be subject to arrangements that must lead to increased energy efficiency broadly equivalent to those that would have been achieved if the standard Union minimum rates had been observed.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 18 – paragraph 5
Article 18 – paragraph 5
5. Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia may, for uses referred to in Articles 8 and 9, apply a transitional period until 1 January 202130 to introduce CO2-related taxation. If the Union decides that the levels of greenhouse gas emissions be reduced by 2020 by more than 20% compared to the levels attained in 1990, the Commission shall examine the application of these transitional periods and, if appropriate, present a proposal with a view to shortening them and/or modifyon reducing the minimum levels of CO2- related taxation asby comparison with those set out in Annex I.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 19
Article 1 – point 19
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 2(5) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of timefive years.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 21
Article 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Every five years and for the first time by the end of 2015, the Commission shall submit to the Council and the European Parliament a report on the application of this Directive and, where appropriate, the impact of its application on the Union's economy and the well-being of European citizens. If the analysis of the impact of the application of this Directive shows that modifications to the Directive are necessary, the Commission shall submit a proposal for its modification.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 21
Article 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
The report by the Commission shall, inter alia, examine the minimum level of CO2- related taxation, the impact of innovation and technological developments, in particular as regards energy efficiency, the use of electricity in transport and the justification for the exemptions and reductions, including for fuel used for the purpose of air and maritime navigation, laid down in this Directive. The report shall take into account the impact on prices of goods and services and on energy poverty among the population in the Member States, the proper functioning of the internal market, the real value of the minimum levels of taxation and the wider objectives of the Treaty.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex
Annex
Directive 2003/96/EC
Annex I – Table A – Column 2
Annex I – Table A – Column 2
CO2-related taxation 1 January 2013 120 EUR/t CO2 120 EUR/t CO2 120 EUR/t CO2 2012 EUR/t CO2 120 EUR/t CO2
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex
Annex
Directive 2003/96/EC
Annex I – Table A – Column 5
Annex I – Table A – Column 5
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex
Annex
Directive 2003/96/EC
Annex I – Table B – Column 2
Annex I – Table B – Column 2
CO2-related taxation 120 EUR/t CO2 120 EUR/t CO2 120 EUR/t CO2 120 EUR/t CO2
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex
Annex
Directive 2003/96/EC
Annex I – Table C – Column 2
Annex I – Table C – Column 2
CO2-related taxation 120 EUR/t CO2 120 EUR/t CO2 120 EUR/t CO2 120 EUR/t CO2 120 EUR/t CO2 120 EUR/t CO2