2854 Amendments of Silvia-Adriana ȚICĂU
Amendment 1 #
2013/2248(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Underlines that the budget for the development phase of the SESAR project is 2,1 billion euro, to be provided in equal parts by the EU, Eurocontrol and the participating public and private partners.
Amendment 3 #
2013/2228(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the importance of the Agency improving its recruitment procedures as rapidly as possible, this measure having been commenced in 2011, so as to ensure transparency and equal treatment for applicants.
Amendment 2 #
2013/2218(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Welcomes the Agency measures to improve the transparency of recruitment procedures;
Amendment 7 #
2013/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the European Union should promote a policy of developing industrial production in all the Member States, in order to safeguard jobs within the EU and ensure that the current share of 15.2% of GDP rises to at least 20% by 2020;
Amendment 68 #
2013/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that the implementation of the Action Plan should also focus on the short- term impact of the economic crisis on the sector’s workforce and competitiveness, and calls on the Commission to closely monitor capacity reductions and plant closures in Europe;
Amendment 108 #
2013/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Asks the Commission to produce a report monitoring developments in establishments whose integrity is at risk, as called for in the European Parliament resolution of 13 December 2012 on the EU steel industry;
Amendment 115 #
2013/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Urges the Commission and Member States to adopt measures to ensure the necessary investment to make the European steel industry eco-efficient;
Amendment 25 #
2013/2176(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph C a (new)
Paragraph C a (new)
Ca. Considers that the Erasmus programme for young entrepreneurs will encourage entrepreneurship and job creation;
Amendment 63 #
2013/2176(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph G a (new)
Paragraph G a (new)
Ga. Considers it extremely important for Member States to implement Directive 2011/7/EU on combating late payment in commercial transactions, under which, with regard to transactions between undertakings and public authorities, the contractual payment period must not exceed the time limits laid down in Article 4(3) unless otherwise expressly agreed in the contract and provided it is objectively justified in the light of the particular nature or features of the contract, and that it in any event does not exceed 60 calendar days;
Amendment 82 #
2013/2176(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph H a (new)
Paragraph H a (new)
Ha. Considers that completion of the digital single market will favour the support and development of SMEs; considers it necessary to ensure that the necessary qualified ICT staff is available and that the European public possesses the digital skills necessary to make use of ICT technology.
Amendment 22 #
2013/2145(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that innovation and research, particularly in the areas of behavioural change, modal shift, accessibility for all, integration (interconnectivity, intermodality, interoperability), eco- efficiency and sustainability (climate protection, reduction of gas and noise emissions), are of crucial importance for the transport and tourism sectors;
Amendment 24 #
2013/2145(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the importance of the large- scale implementation of intelligent transport systems, as defined in Directive 2010/40/EU on the framework for the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems in the field of road transport and for interfaces with other modes of transport, in order to make European transport eco-efficient;
Amendment 29 #
2013/2145(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for interoperability between all modes of transport and for the further development of intelligent transport systems, allowing for, in particular, the smart use of logistics and the development of the requisite infrastructure for electric mobility, including trains, tramways, trolleybuses, electric bikes and e-cars; believes that financial resources and innov, innovative technologies and a reduction in non-legislative (administrative and technological) barriers will be needed for the transport and tourism sectors to achieve sustainable greenhouse gas reductions;
Amendment 56 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the various policy objectives, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, securing energy supply and underpinning economic growth, competitiveness and employment, must be based on cutting-edge technology making cost-effective use of resources;
Amendment 60 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas significant investments are needed to modernise the energy system, with or without decarbonisation, which will impact the energy prices in the period up to 2030;
Amendment 62 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas the cost-effective savings potential in the building sector is estimated to be 65 Mtoe by 2020;
Amendment 223 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Asks the Commission to take a multifaceted approach, the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of which ought to be enhanced by coordinated and coherent policies that address in equal measure issues such as competitiveness, more jobs, energy security, energy poverty and climate objectives (e.g. GHG emission reduction, renewable energy sources and energy efficiency);
Amendment 429 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Urges the Member States to implement the measures contained in Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings (EPBD);
Amendment 430 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Member States to take the measure necessary to achieve the objectives set out in Article 9 of Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings. Member States must ensure that, by 31 December 2020, all new buildings are nearly zero-energy buildings and, after 31 December 2018, new buildings occupied and owned by public authorities are nearly zero-energy buildings. Member States must also draw up national plans for increasing the number of nearly zero-energy buildings.
Amendment 5 #
2013/2128(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines that a smart electricity grid opens the door to new applications with far-reaching impacts: providing the capacity to safely integrate more renewable energy sources (RES), electric vehicles and distributed generators into the network; delivering power more efficiently and reliably through demand response and comprehensive control and monitoring capabilities; using automatic grid reconfiguration to prevent or restore outages (self-healing capabilities); enabling consumers to have greater control over their electricity consumption and to actively participate in the electricity market
Amendment 17 #
2013/2128(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that the deployment of smart grids also provides an opportunity to boost the competitiveness and worldwide technological leadership of EU technology providers such as the electrical and electronic engineering industry, consisting mostly of SMEs.
Amendment 19 #
2013/2128(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission to take measures to remove the key barriers such as: lack of interoperability and standards (standardised plug and play would reduce costs and allow connectivity also of small Distributed Energy Resources -DERs ( or small DR applications); uncertainty over roles and responsibilities in new smart grid applications; uncertainty over sharing of costs and benefits and consequently over new business models; consumer resistance to participating in trials; the range of regulatory arrangements in Europe might present significant barriers to the replicability of project results in different countries.
Amendment 23 #
2013/2128(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that persisting uncertainty over the business case for smart grid applications and the sharing of costs and benefits among participants is a factor limiting private investments;
Amendment 24 #
2013/2128(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Underlines that funding still plays a crucial role in stimulating private investment in smart-grid R&D and demonstration projects.
Amendment 39 #
2013/2128(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to take steps to accelerate smart grid deployment and to focus on the following aspects: stimulating investment and financial incentives in this area; developing technical standards; ensuring data protection for consumers; establishing a regulatory framework to provide incentives for smart grid deployment; guaranteeing an open and competitive retail market in the interest of consumers; providing continued support to innovation for technology and systems.
Amendment 29 #
2013/2092(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Regrets that not all of the European Union is currently covered by the EGNOS System and calls for that system to be extended to southern, eastern and south-eastern Europe as a matter of priority, hence enabling its use throughout Europe;
Amendment 47 #
2013/2092(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Stresses that the development of GNSS applications and services is essential in order to ensure that the infrastructure investment which Galileo represents is fully exploited and that the Galileo system is developed to its full capacity; stresses the need to ensure that the appropriate funding is provided for research and development in respect of GNSS and for its implementation; regrets that the reduction in the funding allocated to research and innovation for applications based on EGNOS and Galileo is considerably delaying technological progress and the growth of industrial capacity, as well as environmentally-effective implementation, in the European Union, and therefore urges the Commission to introduce arrangements enabling small and medium-sized enterprises to access funding more easily;
Amendment 39 #
2013/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Regrets the delay by Member States in transposing the 2009 changes to the regulatory framework and draws attention to the fragmentation of the internal market in communications caused by the varying implementation of the regulatory framework in the 27 Member States;
Amendment 41 #
2013/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Considers that only by having a competitive European market in high-speed broadband services can innovation, economic growth and job creation be stimulated and competitive prices offered to end users;
Amendment 71 #
2013/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – point i a (new)
Paragraph 5 – point i a (new)
(ia) increasing competition on the European high-speed broadband market;
Amendment 75 #
2013/2080(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – point iv a (new)
Paragraph 5 – point iv a (new)
(iva) increasing user confidence in the internal market in communications, including through measures to implement the future regulatory framework for the protection of personal data and measures to increase the security of electronic communications on the internal market;
Amendment 8 #
2013/2079(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph B a (new)
Paragraph B a (new)
Ba. whereas the policies adopted in the field of combating climate change have not had the expected effect and, in many cases, have led to the relocation of industry within the EU and to an increase in electricity prices, thereby contributing to a reduction in the competitiveness of the European economy and to poverty among the European public;
Amendment 10 #
2013/2079(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph B b (new)
Paragraph B b (new)
Bb. whereas climate change can only successfully be combated if specific measures are implemented across the globe;
Amendment 17 #
2013/2079(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to adopt far-reaching measures to foster international cooperation and to promote the use of technologies for mitigating the effects of climate change, in order to point expanding economies in the direction of developmental alternatives including, for example, CSC, that are less carbon intensive;
Amendment 23 #
2013/2079(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that CSC policies and strategies should only be framed on the basis of sound evidence of the positive impact they will have on the environment, on the stability of EU industry, on employment in the EU and on the affordability of energy prices for the public and for industry;
Amendment 18 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Points out that, according to the STOA ‘Eco-efficient transport’ study, the creation of an eco-efficient transport system is being hampered by a number of non-technical barriers relating to financing, planning and implementation, as well as the high costs of alternative propulsion technologies;
Amendment 22 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission to develop cross-cutting roadmaps that cover development in the energy sector, in the transport sector and in the ICT sector;
Amendment 40 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the importance of maintaining and strengthening the production base in Europe so as to ensure decent living standards for its citizens and consolidate its industries with a view to achieving economic growth and recovery;
Amendment 42 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Stresses that there are huge potentials to further improve eco-efficiency supported by information and communication technologies;
Amendment 70 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Emphasises that basic research is needed in relation to the development of technologies for mobile energy storage as well as on new options for generating biofuels;
Amendment 9 #
2013/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the bottom-up approach ensures that there is a link back to national marketsinternal market is a continual process, best served by increasing the quality of regulation across individual national markets, and the most robust and sustainable way of achieving this (ensuring that regulatory decisions are seen as having legitimacy within the national markets) is through the "bottom up" approach currently represented by BEREC;
Amendment 13 #
2013/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the same set of rules and procedures apply regardless of the size of the entity involved, BEREC Office is confronted with disproportionate overhead (particularly visible in terms of the number of staff members required by law to fulfil administrative functions resulting from the BEREC Office's legal status, as opposed to staff carrying out the core functions of the BEREC Office);
Amendment 14 #
2013/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
Amendment 17 #
2013/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
Amendment 18 #
2013/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
Amendment 21 #
2013/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers that time is needed to fully develop the requisite cooperation, coordination and informal aspects of regulation;
Amendment 38 #
2013/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that is it difficult to assBEREC should act in the interests which body or institution BEREC is accountable to and what it should be accountable forof the European public, and that it should therefore be accountable to the European Parliament, as this is the only EU institution directly elected to represent the interests of the European public;
Amendment 48 #
2013/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Recommends that the Commission and Member States ensure that adequate financing is made available for BEREC and for the NRAs;
Amendment 50 #
2013/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 57 #
2013/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 3 #
2013/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Draws attention to the importance of developing the whole circuit of services relating to parcel delivery, and in particular electronic billing and payments services, when growing e-commerce; points out that under Directive 2010/45/EU on the common system of value added tax as regards the rules on invoicing, the same rate of VAT will be applied to both paper and electronic invoices as from 1 January 2013;
Amendment 24 #
2013/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Draws attention to the importance of legal certainty for ensuring consumer confidence; stresses, in this connection, the importance of consumers being properly informed on the applicable legislation;
Amendment 30 #
2013/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Considers that certification of e-commerce sites will help increase consumer confidence in e-commerce and hence in the parcel delivery process;
Amendment 7 #
2013/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that investment in energy efficiency has the potential to contribute to economic growth, employment- particularly at local and regional level, innovation and a reduction in energy poverty in households, and can therefore make a positive contribution to economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 10 #
2013/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that Member States should not await the final deadline for the implementation of Directive 2010/31/EC and should invest in the development of new and more energy-efficient materials and technologies for the purposes of job creation, industrial recovery and the increased competitiveness of EU regions;
Amendment 17 #
2013/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises in particular the potential social benefits of investments in energy efficiency as they can contribute to reducing energy bills for the socially disadvantagedconsumers;
Amendment 20 #
2013/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Points out that by 31 December 2020 all new buildings must be nearly-zero energy buildings and two years before this new publicly owned and occupied buildings must be nearly-zero energy buildings; accordingly urges the Member States to step up the formulation of national programmes for increasing the number of nearly-zero energy buildings and introduce provisions for the definition of nearly-zero energy buildings, reflecting the situation at national, regional or local level in this respect;
Amendment 22 #
2013/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to increase substantially under the 2014-2020 financial planning period the structural fund appropriations that may be used by the Member States for measures to increase energy efficiency in buildings, especially residences;
Amendment 26 #
2013/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. CPoints out that Member States may apply a reduced VAT rate, which must not however be less than 5%, in respect of measures to increase energy efficiency in buildings and calls on Member States to facilitate the establishment of financing facilities for energy efficiency improvement measures to maximise the benefits of multiple streams of financing, as required by Directive 2012/27/EU; calls on the Commission to assist Member States in setting up financing facilities and to facilitate the exchange of best practice between the competent national or regional authorities or bodies;
Amendment 27 #
2013/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Urges the Member States to launch information campaigns regarding the benefits in terms of comfort and lower utility bills accruing from increased energy efficiency in residences; points out at the same time that it is with regard to buildings rather than individual units (e.g. apartments) that measures to increase energy efficiency are the most efficient;
Amendment 1 #
2013/2017(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Deeply regrets that the Council has cut EUR 38 billion in Heading 1a, under which main EU policies on innovation, research, infrastructure, SMEs, youth and education, needed to address the current economic crisis and important societal challenges, are financed; believstresses that an appropriate capping of CAP payments would make ions under Heading 1a could help meet EU priority possible to release further budget resources for Heading 1alicies in areas such as: measures to combat unemployment, EU industrial policy, research and innovation and energy;
Amendment 95 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that RISE needs a long-term framework based on clear targets, indicators and a life-cycle and circular economy approach that steers investments into creativity, skills, innovation, sustainable technologies and promotes the modernisation, sustainability and competitiveness of Europe’s industrial base through a value chain-conscious policy that also includes the basic industries;
Amendment 143 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Points out that four of the 27 Member States — Germany (27,29%), Italy (12,44%), the United Kingdom (11,93%) and France (11,65%) — accounted for over 60% of EU industrial output in 2010, while 10 Member States, together accounted for less than 4% and urges the Commission to take the necessary measures to restore EU industrial output in all its Member States, particularly in those accounting for less than 1% of EU industrial output;
Amendment 184 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that EU research and innovation funds should act as a catalyst and be used in synergy with other national and, regional and European funds; recalls the 3 % R&D target with two thirds coming from the private sector; supports the establishment of public-private partnerships (PPPs) under Horizon 2020 to leverage private sector investment;
Amendment 228 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to urgently complete the single market for energy, telecoms, transport, green products and venture capital;
Amendment 317 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Acknowledges the importance of the TTIP undertaking; advocates that it should endeavour to phase out fossil fuel subsidies; advocates newly defining the likeness of products by distinguishing them on the basis of their carbon footprint;
Amendment 413 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 a (new)
Paragraph 49 a (new)
49a. Draws attention to the need to encourage young people to enter STEM careers so as to develop to the full their talents, creativeness, energy and productiveness;
Amendment 467 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59 a (new)
Paragraph 59 a (new)
59a. Calls for the rapid implementation of the directive on the energy efficiency of buildings and of nationals action plans; urges Member States to adopt as soon as possible as soon as possible the definition of buildings whose energy consumption is approximately equal to zero and expedite the implementation of national plans to increase the number of buildings whose energy consumption is approximately equal to zero;
Amendment 316 #
2013/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Urges Member States to fully exploit the opportunities offered by the Connecting Europe mechanism, using the guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure, in order to boost the European Union's energy security and diversify the European Union's energy supply sources and networks;
Amendment 5 #
2013/0542(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that, in the context of a changing world and an unprecedented crisis, Europeans, united by a shared destiny, need to be able to defend themselves and should recognise their joint strategic responsibility to take action on the international stagefor international peace and stability, and accordingly step up European cooperation with a view to developing world-leading military and security capabilities using the most advanced technologies, including those which draw on the latest research;
Amendment 11 #
2013/0542(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Regrets the defence budget cuts occasioned by the public spending crisis and affecting in particular investment in research and development;
Amendment 14 #
2013/0542(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Considers it important for Member States to step up cooperation to ensure the more efficient use of resources;
Amendment 26 #
2013/0542(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the need to maintain and expand the European defence technological and industrial base not only as a means of boosting the economy and creating thousands of highly qualified jobs but also as a key element for Europe's capacity to ensure the security of its citizens and to protect its values and interests;
Amendment 27 #
2013/0542(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Takes the view that the use of European civil-military standards in the defence sector would significantly enhance cooperation and interoperability between European armies and improve the competitiveness of Europe's industry in emerging technologies;
Amendment 77 #
2013/0542(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses the need to protect Europe's space infrastructures by developing its space surveillance and tracking (SST) capacity ;
Amendment 81 #
2013/0542(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses the importance of developing European ICT and cyber- security standards and integrating them with international standards;
Amendment 83 #
2013/0542(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission and Member States to cooperate with one another in order to ensure that cyber-security is an integral part of the security and defence sectorpriority;
Amendment 58 #
2013/0445(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
4. The seat of the S2R Joint Undertaking shall be located in Brussels, Belgiumucharest, Romania.
Amendment 60 #
2013/0445(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to contribute to the achievement of thea safer Single European Railway Area, to a faster and cheaper transition to a more attractive, competitive, efficient and sustainable European rail system, and to a modal shift from road and air to rail, through a comprehensive and co-ordinated approach addressing the research and innovation needs of the rail system and its users. This approach shall cover rolling stock, electronic rail transport applications (ERTMS, ETCS), infrastructure and traffic management for the market segments of freight and of long- distance, trans- European, regional, local and urban passenger traffic, as well as intermodal links between rail and other modes, providing users with an integrated and safe end-to- end solution for their rail travel and transport needs – from transaction support to en-route assistance.
Amendment 67 #
2013/0445(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) a 100%) an increase in the capacity of the railway transport system, to meet increased demand for passenger and freight railway services;
Amendment 68 #
2013/0445(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) a 50%n increase in the reliability and punctuality of rail services;
Amendment 70 #
2013/0445(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) improved rail transport safety standards;
Amendment 52 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
As regards activity in 2013 to 2020, Member States shall publish the number of free aviation allowances allocated to each operator by [OP: insert a date 43 months after the entry into force of this Directive].
Amendment 53 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 2 – second subparagraph
Article 28 a – paragraph 2 – second subparagraph
As regards activity in 2013 to 2020, Member States shall publish the number of free aviation allowances allocated to each operator by [OP: insert a date 43 months after the entry into force of this Directive].
Amendment 57 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28a – paragraph 6
Article 28a – paragraph 6
By way of derogation from Article 12(2a) and Article 14(3), for flights to and from countries outside the EEA, an aircraft operator may choose not to report emission data using the percentages in Annex IIc, in order that such emissions shall be calculated by the competent authority. This calculation shall take into account figures from the small emitters tool approved by the Commission and populated by Eurocontrol with data from its ETS support facility. The competent authority shall report all such calculations to the Commission. The operator shall be notified and asked to approve the results calculated by the competent authorities. Calculations of emissions made in these circumstances shall be considered to be the verified emissions of the aircraft operator for the purposes of Articles 11a, 12, 14 and 28a.
Amendment 62 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 6
Article 28 a – paragraph 6
6. By way of derogation from Article 12(2a) and Article 14(3), for flights to and from countries outside the EEA, an aircraft operator may choose not to report emission data using the percentages in Annex IIc, in order that such emissions shall be calculated by the competent authority. This calculation shall take into account figures from the small emitters tool approved by the Commission and populated by Eurocontrol with data from its ETS support facility. The competent authority shall report all such calculations to the Commission. CThe operator shall be informed of and shall give their consent to the result of the calculations made by the competent authority, and the calculations of emissions made in these circumstances shall be considered to be the verified emissions of the aircraft operator for the purposes of Articles 11a, 12, 14 and 28a.
Amendment 96 #
2013/0314(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 2
Article 37 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 3(2), 5(3), 7(3), 9(3), 11(4), 12(3), 16(2), and 23(7) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from [date of entry into force of this Regulation] period of five years from [date of entry into force of this Regulation]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension no less than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 162 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In a seamless single market in electronic communications, the freedom to provide electronic communications networks and services to every customer in the Union and the right of each end-user to choose the best offer available on the market should be ensured and should not be hindered by the fragmentation of markets along national borders. The current regulatory framework for electronic communications does not fully address such fragmentation, with national, rather than Union-wide general authorisation regimes, national spectrum assignment schemes, differences of access products available for electronic communications providers in different Member States, and different sets of sector-specific consumer rules applicableneeds to be harmonised and simplified to facilitate and speed up the completion of the digital single market. The Union rules in many cases merely define a baseline, and are often implemented in diverging ways by the Member States.
Amendment 171 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) This Regulation aims at the completion of the single electronic communications market through action on three broad, inter-related axes. First, it should secure the freedom to provide electronic communications services across borders and networks in different Member States, building on the concept of a single EU authorisation which puts in place the condiharmonised and simplified regulations forto ensuringe greater consistency and predictability in the content and implementation of sector- specific regulation throughout the Union. Second, it is necessary to enable access on much more convergent terms and conditions to essential inputs for the cross- border provision of electronic communications networks and services, not only for wireless broadband communications, for which both licensed and unlicensed spectrum is key, but also for fixed line connectivity. Third, in the interests of aligning business conditions and building the digital confidence of citizens, this Regulation should harmonise rules on the protection of end-users, especially consumers. This includes rules on non- discrimination, contractual information, termination of contracts and switching, in addition to rules on access to online content, applications and services and on traffic management which not only protect end-users but simultaneously guarantee the continued functioning of the Internet ecosystem as an engine of innovation. In addition, further reforms in the field of roaming should give end-users the confidence to stay connected when they travel in the Union, and should become over time a driver of convergent pricing and other conditions in the Union.
Amendment 174 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The provision of cross-border electronic communications is still subject to greater burdens than those confined to the national borders. In particular, cross- border providers still need to notify and pay fees in individual host Member States. Holders of a single EU authorisation should be subject to a single notification system in the Member State of their main establishment (home Member State), which will reduce the administrative burden for cross-border operators. The single EU authorisation should apply to any undertaking that provides or intends to provide electronic communications services and networks in more than oneHarmonised and simplified regulations need to be introduced on the format and content of the notifications that must be made by operators in each Member State, t whereby entitling it to enjoy the rights attached to the freedom to provide electronic communications services and networks in accordance with this Regulation in any Member State. A single EU authorisation defining the legal framework applicable to electronic communications operators providing services across Member States on the basis of a general authorisation in the home Member State should ensure the effectiveness of the freedom to provide electronic communications services and networks in the whole Union they wish to operate. The Commission should draw up the standard notification format after consulting all interested parties and with the support of BEREC.
Amendment 176 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Irrespective of how the provider chooses to operate electronic communications networks or provide electronic communications services across borders, the regulatory regime applicable to a European electronic communications provider should be neutral vis-à-vis the commercial choices which underlie the organisation of functions and activities across Member States. Therefore, regardless of the corporate structure of the undertaking, the home Member State of a European electronic communications provider should be considered to be the Member State where the strategic decisions concerning the provision of electronic communications networks or services are taken.
Amendment 177 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
Amendment 178 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
Amendment 180 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) It is necessary to ensure that in similar circumstances there is no discrimination in the treatment of any European electronic communications provider by different Member States and that consistent regulatory practices are applied in the single market, in particular as regards measures falling within the scope of Articles 15 or 16 of Directive 2002/21/EC, or Articles 5 or 8 of Directive 2002/19/EC. European electronic communications providers should therefore have a right to equal treatment by the different Member States in objectively equivalent situations in order to enable more integrated multi- territorial operations. Furthermore, there should be specific procedures at Union level for the review of draft decisions on remedies within the meaning of Article 7a of Directive 2002/21/EC in such cases, in order to avoid unjustified divergences in obligations applicable to European electronic communications providers in different Member States.
Amendment 181 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
Amendment 326 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) a single EU authorisation for European electronic communicthe introduction of a single EU standard notification form that will provide each Member State with all the information necessary for the authorisations providerscedure;
Amendment 327 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) further convergence of regulatory conditions as regards the necessity and proportionality of remedies imposed by national regulatory authorities on European electronic communications providers;
Amendment 329 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 4
Amendment 330 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 5
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 5
Amendment 331 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 6
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 6
Amendment 363 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Chapter 2 – title
Chapter 2 – title
Amendment 365 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
(1) A European electronic communications provider has the right to provide electronic communications networks and services in the whole Union and to exercise the rights linked to the provision of such networks and services in each Member State where it operates pursuant to a single EU authorisation which is subject only to the notification requirements provided inArticle 3 of Directive 2002/20/EC as amended by Directive 2009/140/EC, on the basis of a notification for each Member State concerned. The notification format shall be a single EU standard format, in accordance with Article 4.
Amendment 366 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
(2) The European electronic communications provider is subject to the rules and conditions applied in each Member State concerned in compliance with Union law unless otherwise provided in this Regulation and without prejudice to Regulation (EU) No 531/2012.
Amendment 367 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Amendment 368 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Amendment 370 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5
Article 3 – paragraph 5
(5) A European eElectronic communications providers shall be entitled to equal treatment by the national regulatory authorities of different Member States in objectively equivalent situations.
Amendment 371 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6
Article 3 – paragraph 6
Amendment 372 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 7
Article 3 – paragraph 7
Amendment 373 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – title
Article 4 – title
Amendment 374 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
(1) A European electronic communications provider shall submit a single notification in accordance with this Regulation to the national regulatory authority of the home Member State, before beginning activity in at least one Member StateThe Commission shall adopt implementing acts to define the standard notification format no later than 30 December 2014, after consulting all interested parties and BEREC.
Amendment 375 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 376 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Amendment 377 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Amendment 378 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 379 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Amendment 380 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7
Article 4 – paragraph 7
Amendment 381 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5
Article 5
Amendment 382 #
Amendment 384 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7
Article 7
Amendment 407 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 410 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
(2) The national competent authorities shall apply the least onerousmost efficient authorisation system possible for allowing the use of radio spectrum, on the basis of objective, transparent, non-discriminatory and proportionate criteria, in such a way as to maximise flexibility and efficiency in radio spectrum use and to promote comparable conditions throughout the Union for integrated multi-territorial investments and operations by European electronic communications providers.
Amendment 453 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 454 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
(4) National competent authorities may impose obligations to reach minimum territorial coverage only when they are necessary and proportionate, in accordance with Article 9(4)(d), to achieve specific objectives of general interest determined at national level. When imposing such obligations, the national competent authorities shall have regard to the following:
Amendment 455 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – point b
Amendment 471 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
In order to ensure a coherent implementation of paragraph 1 throughout the Union and in particular to enable the synchronised availability of wireless services within the Union, the Commission may, by way of implementing acts propose legislative measures for:
Amendment 474 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) establish a common timetable for the Union as a whole, or timetables appropriate to the circumstances of different categories of Member States, the date or dates by which individual rights of use for a harmonised band, or a combination of complementary harmonised bands, shall be granted and actual use of the radio spectrum shall be allowed for exclusive or shared provision of wireless broadband communications throughout the Union;
Amendment 479 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) determine a minimum duration for the rights granted in the harmonised bands;
Amendment 482 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) define the date of expiry of any existing rights of use of harmonised bands other than for wireless broadband communications, or, in the case of rights of indefinite duration, the date by which the right of use shall be amended, in order to allow the provision of wireless broadband communications.
Amendment 487 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The Commission may also adopt implementing actspropose legislative action to harmonisinge the date of expiry or renewal of individual rights to use radio spectrum for wireless broadband in harmonised bands, which already exist at the date of adoption of such acts, with a view to synchronising throughout the Union the date for renewal or reassignment of rights of use for such bands, including possible synchronisation with the date of renewal or reassignment of other bands harmonised by implementing measures adopted in accordance with paragraph 2 or with this paragraph. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 33 (2).
Amendment 489 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 490 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 492 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 493 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 5
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 5
Amendment 495 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
When adopting the implementing actmeasures provided for in paragraphs 2 and 3, the Commission shall have regard to:
Amendment 497 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 498 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 502 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
For the harmonised bands for which a common timetable for granting rights of use and allowing actual use has been established in an implementing act adopted in accordance with paragraph 2, national competent authorities shall provide timely and sufficiently detailed information to the Commission on their plans to ensure compliance. The Commission may adopt implementingdelegated acts defining the format and procedures for the provision of such information. Those implementingdelegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 33 (2)2.
Amendment 504 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 519 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 5 – point a
Amendment 521 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Where the Commission has not presented a draft decision referred to in paragraph 5(a) or takes a decision referred to in paragraph 5(b), the competent authority concerned may adopt the draft measure.
Amendment 522 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Where the Commission has presented a draft decision referred to in accordance with paragraph 5(a), the draft measure shall not be adopted by the competent authority for a period not exceeding sixtwo months from the notification sent to the competent authority pursuant to paragraph 2.
Amendment 524 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 7
Article 13 – paragraph 7
Amendment 526 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 8
Article 13 – paragraph 8
Amendment 528 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 9
Article 13 – paragraph 9
(9) The competent authority concerned shall take the utmost account of any comments of competent authorities of the other Member States and the Commission and may, except in cases covered by the third sub-paragraph of paragraph 2, and by the second sub-paragraph of paragraph 6 and by paragraph 7, adopt the resulting draft measure and where it does so, shall communicate it to the Commission.
Amendment 543 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 577 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(3a) Billing shall be done both in the currency of the end-user's Member State and in euro, in order to provide transparency and make it easier to compare tariffs.
Amendment 597 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
End-users shall be free to enter into agreements on data volumes and speeds with providers of internet access services and, in accordance with any such agreements relative to data volumes, to avail of any offers by providers of internet content, applications and services. The tariffs may not exceed the eurotariffs.
Amendment 704 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
(3) The Commission may adopt implementingdelegated acts defining uniform conditions for the implementation of the obligations of national competent authorities under this Article. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 33 (2)2.
Amendment 716 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
(2) The Commission may adopt implementingdelegated acts specifying the methods for measuring the speed of internet access services, the quality of service parameters and the methods for measuring them, and the content, form and manner of the information to be published, including possible quality certification mechanisms. The Commission may take into account the parameters, definitions and measurement methods set out in Annex III of the Directive 2002/22/EC. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 33 (2)2.
Amendment 720 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
(i) any minimum usage or duration required to benefit from promotional terms. The minimum duration may not exceed 12 months;
Amendment 724 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Article 26 – paragraph 3
(3) The information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be provided in a clear, comprehensive and easily accessible manner and in anll the official languages of the end-user's Member State of residence, and shall be updated regularly. It shall form an integral part of the contract and shall not be altered unless the contracting parties expressly agree otherwise. The end- user shall receive a copy of the contract in writing.
Amendment 725 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 4
Article 26 – paragraph 4
(4) The Commission may adopt implementingdelegated acts specifying the details of the information requirements listed in paragraph 2. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 33 (2)2.
Amendment 726 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
(1) Providers of electronic communications to the public shall offer end-users the opportunity to opt, free of charge, for a facility which provides information on the accumulated consumption of different electronic communications services expressed in the currency in which the end- user is billed. The bill shall be issued in the currency of the Member State or in euro, for eurozone Member States. Such a facility shall guarantee that, without the end-user's consent, the accumulated expenditure over a specified period of use does not exceed a specified financial limit set by the end- user.
Amendment 728 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
(1) Contracts concluded between consumers and providers of electronic communications to the public shall not provide for a minimum duration that exceeds 124 months. Providers of electronic communications to the public shall offer end-users the possibility, at their request, also to conclude a contract with a maximum duration of 12 months.
Amendment 730 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2
Article 28 – paragraph 2
(2) Consumers, and other end-users unless they have otherwise agreed, shall have the right to terminate a contract with a one- month notice period, where six months or more have elapsed since conclusion of the contract. No compensation shall be due other than for the residual value of subsidised equipment bundled with the contract at the moment of the contract conclusion and a pro rata temporis reimbursement for any other promotional advantages marked as such at the moment of the contract conclusion. Any restriction on the usage of terminal equipment on other networks shall be lifted, free of charge, by the provider at the latest upon payment of such compensation.
Amendment 732 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 3
Article 28 – paragraph 3
(3) Where the contracts or national law provide for contract periods to be extended tacitly, the provider of electronic communications to the public shall inform the end-user in writing in due time so that the end- user has at least one month to oppose a tacit extension. If the end-user does not oppose, the contract shall be deemed to be a permanent contract which can be terminated by the end-user at any time with a one-month notice period and without incurring any costs.
Amendment 735 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 4
Article 28 – paragraph 4
(4) End-users shall have the right to terminate their contract without incurring any costs upon notice of changes in service quality or the contractual conditions proposed by the provider of electronic communications to the public unless the proposed changes are exclusively to the benefit of the end-user. Providers shall give end-users adequate notice, not shorter than one month, of any such change, and shall inform them at the same time of their right to terminate their contract without incurring any costs if they do not accept the new conditions. Paragraph 2 shall apply mutatis mutandis.
Amendment 736 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 6
Article 28 – paragraph 6
(6) A subscription to additional services provided by the same provider of electronic communications to the public shall not re-start the initial contract period unless the price of the additional service(s) significantly exceeds that of the initial services or the additional services are offered at a special promotional price linked to the renewal of the existing contract.
Amendment 743 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2
Article 31 – paragraph 2
Amendment 744 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2
Article 32 – paragraph 2
(2) The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 17(2) and 19(5) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from the [date entry into force of the Regulation] period of five years from the [date entry into force of the Regulation]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 769 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – point 4
Article 37 – point 4
Regulation 531/2012
Article 4a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 4a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 770 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – point 4
Article 37 – point 4
Regulation 531/2012
Article 4a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 4a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 772 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – point 4
Article 37 – point 4
Regulation 531/2012
Article 4a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 4a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
The competent national regulatory authority shall monitor and supervise the application of reasonable use criteria, taking utmost account of the BEREC general guidelines once they are adopted, and shall ensure that unreasonable terms are not applied.
Amendment 5 #
2013/0303(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In connection with the modernisation and restructuring of the fleets, social and financial measures should be envisaged to help workers who wish to leave the inland waterway industry or to retrain for jobs in another sector, together with measures to encourage the establishment of groupings of undertakings, improve operators' skills and promote the adaptation of vessels to technical progress.
Amendment 6 #
2013/0303(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Detailed and harmonised market observation in the field of inland waterway transport and inland ports should be carried out, in order to help the Commission to strengthen research in the inland waterway transport sector.
Amendment 7 #
2013/0303(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 b (new)
Recital 2 b (new)
(2b) The Commission and Member States should revise the roadmap for research, development and innovation for the inland waterway sector in order to include port infrastructure and equipment to ensure that the technical developments are compatible with other transport modes' requirements, thereby ensuring multi-modal transport.
Amendment 14 #
2013/0303(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Regulation (EC) No 718/1999
Article 8 – indent 6 a (new)
Article 8 – indent 6 a (new)
– encourage multilateral European know- how and knowledge exchange programme between different EU ports.
Amendment 16 #
2013/0303(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No. 718/1999
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 1a Article 2 of Regulation (EC) no 718/1999 is amended as follows: Delete Article 2(2)(c).
Amendment 11 #
2013/0302(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Directive 2006/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council6 establishes harmonised conditions for issuing technical certificates for inland waterway vessels throughout the Union's inland waterway network. and ensures mutual recognition of these certificates, including those issued for navigation on the Rhine and Danube. __________________ 6 Directive 2006/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 laying down technical requirements for inland waterway vessels and repealing Council Directive 82/714/EEC (OJ L 389, 30.12.2006, p. 1).
Amendment 14 #
2013/0302(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The Union inland navigation certificate should be issued to a craft that passes a technical inspection carried out prior to the craft being put into service. This technical inspection should be used to check whether the craft complies with the technical requirements set out in this Directive. The competent authorities of the Member States shouldall be entitled to carry out additional inspections at any time to verify that the craft's physical state matches the Union inland navigation certificates.
Amendment 15 #
2013/0302(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) Changes in technical requirements need to be taken into account for reasons of safety of inland navigation and equivalence of certificates. In order to do so, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission to adapt the annexes to this Directive in line with scientific and technical progress or with developments in this area arising from the work of other international organisations, in particular the CCNR. It is particularly importThe Commission shall, in an open antd that the Commissionransparent manner carriesy out appropriate consultations with all stakeholders during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing-up delegated acts, should ensure simultaneous, timely and appropriate submission of the relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 16 #
2013/0302(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Amendment 17 #
2013/0302(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Union inland navigation certificates mayshall be issued by the competent authorities of the Member States.
Amendment 18 #
2013/0302(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13
Article 13
The validity of a Union inland navigation certificate may be exceptionally extended without a technical inspection in accordance with Annex II by the authority which issued or renewed it. The extension shall be indicated on the certificate.
Amendment 28 #
2013/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 91/2003
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 3(2) and 4(5) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time period of seven years from [Publications office: please insert the exact date of the entry into force of the amending Regulation]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegated power no later than nine months before the end of the seven year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension no less than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 110 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 118 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point 2 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – point 2 – point d a (new)
(da) related insurance services or services referred to in points (a)-(d)
Amendment 120 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point 2 – point b – introductory part
Article 3 – point 2 – point b – introductory part
(b) irrespective of whether separate contracts are concluded with individual travel service providers, those services aremeet one of the following conditions:
Amendment 122 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point 3 – point b – point ii
Article 3 – point 3 – point b – point ii
Amendment 131 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point 5 – point b
Article 3 – point 5 – point b
(b) through the procurement of additional travel services from another trader in a targeted manner through inclusive linked online booking processes at the latest when the booking of the first service is confirmed;
Amendment 143 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point vii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point vii
(vii) whether access for persons with reduced mobility, children below a certain age or pregnant women is guaranteed throughout the trip or holiday;
Amendment 152 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. If the information on additional charges, fees or other costs referred to in point (c) of Article 4 is not provided in writing prior to the conclusion of the contract, the traveller shall not bear those fees, charges or other costs.
Amendment 159 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the details of a contact point where the traveller can complain about any lack of conformity which he perceives on the spot, including a telephone number and email address where the traveller can seek information and assistance and complain about any lack of conformity which he perceives on the spot; the telephone number shall place the caller in contact with an operator and not an automatic message and the operator shall be required to respond to calls in less than 180 seconds;
Amendment 163 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
(ga) nature and terms of insurance contract where applicable;
Amendment 164 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. In good time before the start of the package, the organiser shall provide the traveller with the necessary receipts, vouchers or tickets, including information on the precise times of departure, intermediate stops, transport connections and arrival, as well as all information referred to in paragraph 2 (c).
Amendment 170 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that no prices are not subject to revision occurs, unless the contract expressly reserves the possibility of an increase and obliges the organiser to reduce prices to the same extent as a direct consequence of changes:
Amendment 181 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. Where the changes to the contract referred to in paragraph 2 result in a package of lower quality or cost, the traveller shall be entitled toaccorded an appropriate price reduction or may choose to terminate the contract without any form of penalty.
Amendment 183 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. If the contract is terminated pursuant to point (b) of paragraph 2, the organiser shall refund all payments received from the traveller within fourtthreen days after the contract is terminated. The traveller shall, where appropriate, be entitled to compensation in accordance with Article 12.
Amendment 185 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that the traveller may terminate the contract before the start of the package against payment of an appropriate compensation to the organiser. The contract mayshall specify reasonable standardised termination fees based on the time of the termination and the customary cost savings and income from alternative deployment of the travel services. In the absence ofno case may the standardised termination fees, the amount of the compensation shall correspond toexceed the price of the package minus the expenses saved by the organiser.
Amendment 191 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the number of persons enrolled for the package is smaller than the minimum number stated in the contract and the organiser notifies the traveller by telephone and in writing of the termination within the period fixed in the contract and not later than 230 days before the start of the package; or
Amendment 194 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) the organiser is prevented from performing the contract because of unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances and notifies the traveller by telephone and in writing of the termination without undue delay before the start of the package.
Amendment 196 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. In cases of termination under paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, the organiser shall reimburse any undue payment made by the traveller within fourtthreen days from notification.
Amendment 198 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that the organiser is responsible for the performance of the travel services and compliance with quality standards included in the contract, irrespective of whether those services are to be performed by the organiser or by other service providers.
Amendment 203 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. Where a significant proportion of the services cannot be provided as agreed in the contract, the organiser shall make suitable alternative arrangements, at no extra cost to the traveller, for the continuation of the package, with service quality at least equivalent to that specified under the contract, including where the traveller's return to the place of departure is not provided as agreed.
Amendment 207 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
5. As long as it is impossible to ensure the traveller's timely return because of unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances, the organiser shall not bear the cost for the continued stay exceedingof EUR 10025 per night and three nights pertraveller and per night until the traveller's return.
Amendment 209 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Amendment 213 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point a – point ii
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point a – point ii
Amendment 215 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. Insofar as international conventions binding the Union limit the extent of or the conditions under which compensation is to be paid by a provider carrying out a service which is part of a package, the same limitations shall apply to the organiser. Insofar as international conventions not binding the Union limit compensation to be paid by a service provider, Member States may limit compensation to be paid by the organiser accordingly. In other cases, the contract may limit compensation to be paid by the organiser as long as that limitation does not apply to personal injury and damage caused intentionally or with gross negligence and does not amount to less than three times the total price of the package.
Amendment 221 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) assisting the traveller where all or part of the travel package cannot be effected in making distance communications and alternative travel arrangements.; informing the traveller as soon as possible and in any event no more than one hour after the organiser becomes aware that all or part of the travel package cannot be effected and, if a particular leg of the journey cannot be effected, offering the traveller at no extra cost alternative travel services for the remainder of the travel package; the traveller shall be informed both directly and through the retailer, irrespective of whether this is done in working hours or on working days; the organiser may not cancel a ticket for a leg of the journey without the express knowledge and consent of the traveller;
Amendment 245 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Member States shall ensure that, prior to the signature of a contract for assisted travel arrangements, the trader facilitating the provision thereof offers the traveller the option of a travel package incorporating the services required. Informed refusal of the traveller to accept a travel package instead of assisted travel arrangements must be in writing.
Amendment 254 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3
Article 21 – paragraph 3
3. Any contractual arrangement or any statement by the traveller which directly or indirectly waives or restricts the rights conferred on travellers pursuant to this Directive or aims to circumvent the application of this Directive shall not be binding on the travellerbe null and void.
Amendment 255 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
By [53 years after its entry into force], the Commission shall submit a report on the application of this Directive to the European Parliament and the Council. The report shall be accompanied, where necessary, by legislative proposals to adapt this Directive to developments in the field of traveller rights.
Amendment 51 #
2013/0245(NLE)
Proposal for a Regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. For the implementation of the Joint Technology Initiative on Fuel Cells and Hydrogen, a joint undertaking within the meaning of Article 187 of the Treaty (hereinafter ‘FCH 2 Joint Undertaking’), is established for a period from 1 January 2014 until 31 December 20124.
Amendment 83 #
2013/0245(NLE)
Proposal for a Regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. By 31 December0 June 2017 the Commission shall conduct an interim evaluation of the FCH 2 Joint Undertaking, which shall assess, notably, the level of participation in, and contribution to, the indirect actions both by the constituent entities of the Members other than the Union, and also by other legal entities. The Commission shall communicate the conclusions thereof, accompanied by its observations, to the European Parliament and to the Council by 30 June1 December 20187.
Amendment 130 #
2013/0245(NLE)
Proposal for a Regulation
Annex 1 – part 10 – point 1
Annex 1 – part 10 – point 1
1. The Scientific Committee shall consist of no more than nine members. It shall elect a chairperson from amongst its members28 members, one from each Member State, for a renewable period of two years. The group shall elect a chairperson from amongst its members for one year. Its composition shall respect gender equality under Article 16 of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme.
Amendment 46 #
2013/0244(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In accordance with Article 287(1) of the Treaty, the constituent instrument of TFEU, bodies, offices or agencies set up by the Union may preclude the examination of the accounts of all revenue and expenditure of those bodies, offices or agencies by the Court of Auditors. In accordance with Article 60(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012, the accounts of the bodies set up under Article 209 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 are to be examined by an independent audit body which is to givshall be examined by the Court of Auditors which is to issue an opinion inter alia on the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions. Avoidance of duplication of the examination of the accounts justifies that the accounts of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking should not be subject to examination by the Court of Auditors.
Amendment 82 #
2013/0244(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. By 31 December0 June 2017 the Commission shall conduct an interim evaluation of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking. The Commission shall send the conclusions of the evaluation, and its observations, to the European Parliament and to the Council by 30 June1 December 20187.
Amendment 119 #
2013/0244(NLE)
Annex 1 – part 13 – point 1
1. The Scientific Committee shall consist of no more than 12 members. It28 members, one from each Member State, elected for a renewable period of two years. The group shall select a chairperson from amongst its members for a renewable period of one year. Its composition shall respect the principle of gender equality under Article 16 of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme.
Amendment 134 #
2013/0243(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e a (new)
Annex 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) publish information on the projects conducted, including the overall value of each project and the names of the participants;
Amendment 15 #
2013/0242(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Amendment 18 #
2013/0242(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. By 31 December0 June 2017 the Commission shall conduct an interim evaluation of EMPIR. The Commission shall prepare a report on that evaluation which includes conclusions of the evaluation and observations by the Commission. The Commission shall send that report to the European Parliament and to the Council by 30 June1 December 20187.
Amendment 53 #
2013/0241(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) to promote the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in its activities, in line with the objectives of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme.
Amendment 85 #
2013/0241(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
Annex 1 – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) establish and develop close and long- term cooperation between the Union, industry and the other stakeholder, academic circles, research organisations and the other stakeholders, while ensuring that participation is as wide as possible in geographical terms and regarding the number of participants;
Amendment 86 #
2013/0241(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Annex 1 – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) publish project information , including the total value of each project, names of participants and the amount of BBI Joint Undertaking funding for each participant;
Amendment 92 #
2013/0241(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 3 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – part 3 – paragraph 3
3. The Governing Board shall assess the application taking into account the relevance and the potential added value of the applicant for the achievement of the objectives of the BBI Joint Undertaking. It shall then decide on the application within two months of receiving it and justify and publish its decision.
Amendment 119 #
2013/0241(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 10 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part 10 – paragraph 1
1. The Scientific Committee shall consist of no more than ten members. It28 members, one from each Member State, appointed for a renewable period of two years, in accordance with the principle of gender equality enshrined in Article 16 of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme. The Scientific Committee shall elect a chairperson from amongst its members.
Amendment 101 #
2013/0240(NLE)
Proposal for a Regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
iii) develop new vaccines, diagnostics, medicines and therapies for diseases for which there is a high unmet need, such as Alzheimer's disease and limited market incentives, such as antimicrobial resistance;
Amendment 112 #
2013/0240(NLE)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) to promote the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in its activities, in line with the objectives of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme.
Amendment 154 #
2013/0240(NLE)
Proposal for a Regulation
Annex 1 – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
Annex 1 – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) to establish and develop close and long- term cooperation between the Union, other Members, Associated Partners, and the other stakeholders such as other industries, regulatory bodies, patient organisations, academia, research organisations and clinical centres, as well as cooperation between industry and academia, while ensuring that participation is as wide as possible both in geographical terms and in terms of participant size;
Amendment 160 #
2013/0240(NLE)
Proposal for a Regulation
Annex 1 – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Annex 1 – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) to publish information on the projects, including the total amount for each project, the name of the participants and the amount of the financial contribution of the IMI2 Joint Undertaking per participant;
Amendment 205 #
2013/0240(NLE)
Proposal for a Regulation
Annex 1 – part 10 – point 1 – introductory part
Annex 1 – part 10 – point 1 – introductory part
1. The Scientific Committee shall consist of no more than 7 members28 members, one from each Member State, appointed for a renewable period of onetwo years. It shall elect a chairperson from amongst its members for one year. Its composition shall seek to achieve gender equality in accordance with Article 16 of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme.
Amendment 208 #
2013/0240(NLE)
Proposal for a Regulation
Annex 1 – part 10 – point 1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part 10 – point 1 – paragraph 1
Additional experts may be appointed if necessary for specific ad-hoc tasks and limited duration, and their selection will follow the same procedure as for the permanent members of the Scientific Committee.
Amendment 2 #
2013/0237(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The experience acquired from the operation of the Joint Undertaking as a Union body under Article 185 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/20027 shows that the current framework of operation is sufficiently flexible and adapted to the needs of the Joint Undertaking. The Joint Undertaking should operate in accordance with Article 208 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union8, which replaced Article 185 of Regulation No 1605/2002, and should adopt financial rules which should not depart from the framework Financial Regulation except where its specific needs so require and with the Commission’s prior consent. __________________ 7 8. __________________ 7 OJ L 248, 19.6.2002, p. 1 JO L 248, 19.6.2002, p. 1. 8 OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1–96 JO L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1-96.
Amendment 4 #
2013/0237(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 219/2007
Article 4a – paragraph 1
Article 4a – paragraph 1
The financial rules applicable to the Joint Undertaking shall be adopted by the Administrative Board after consulting the Commission. They shall not depart from the framework Financial Regulation unless it is specifically required for the Joint Undertaking’s operation and the Commission has given its prior consent.
Amendment 5 #
2013/0237(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 Regulation (EC) No 219/2007
Article 2 – paragraph 1 Regulation (EC) No 219/2007
The mandate of the Executive Director in office on 1 January 2009 shall expire on 31 December 20164 at the latest. Upon expiry of that mandate or the replacement of the Executive Director in office on 1 January 2009, a new procedure leading to the appointment of the Executive Director shall be launched in accordance with Article 7(2) of the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 219/2007.
Amendment 6 #
2013/0237(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 Regulation (EC) No 219/2007
Article 3 – paragraph 1 Regulation (EC) No 219/2007
Membership in the Joint Undertaking shall end by 31 December 2016.12.14 with regards to the Members of the Joint Undertaking who, as of 1 January 20164, do not contribute in kind or in cash to the costs of the Joint Undertaking's work programme related to the Union’s 2014-2020 financial framework.
Amendment 8 #
2013/0237(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 219/2007
Annex – Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a
Annex – Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a
"(a) the Administrative Board shall meet at least three times a year. Extraordinary meetings shall be convened either at the request of one-third of the members of the Administrative Board representing at least 30 % of the voting rights, at the request of the CommissUnion or of the Executive Director;”;
Amendment 9 #
2013/0237(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 219/2007
Annex – Article 10 – paragraph 2
Annex – Article 10 – paragraph 2
Amendment 21 #
2013/0237(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The experience acquired from the operation of the Joint Undertaking as a Union body under Article 185 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/200218 shows that the current framework of operation is sufficiently flexible and adapted to the needs of the Joint Undertaking. The Joint Undertaking should operate in accordance with Article 208 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union19, which replaced Article 185 of Regulation No 1605/2002, and should adopt financial rules which should not depart from the framework Financial Regulation except where its specific needs so require and with the Commission’s prior consent. __________________ 18 19. __________________ 18 OJ L 248, 19.6.2002, p. 1. OJ L 248, 19.6.2002, p. 1. 19 OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1-96. OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1-96.
Amendment 31 #
2013/0237(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Regulation (EC) 219/2007
Article 4a – paragraph 1
Article 4a – paragraph 1
The financial rules applicable to the Joint Undertaking shall be adopted by the Administrative Board after consulting the Commission. They shall not depart from the framework Financial Regulation unless it is specifically required for the Joint Undertaking’s operation and the Commission has given its prior consent.
Amendment 37 #
2013/0237(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
The mandate of the Executive Director in office on 1 January 2009 shall expire on 31 December 20164 at the latest. Upon expiry of that mandate or the replacement of the Executive Director in office on 1 January 2009, a new procedure leading to the appointment of the Executive Director shall be launched in accordance with Article 7(2) of the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 219/2007.
Amendment 38 #
2013/0237(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Membership in the Joint Undertaking shall end by 31 December 20164 with regards to the Members of the Joint Undertaking who, as of 1 January 2014, do not contribute in kind or in cash to the costs of the Joint Undertaking's work programme related to the Union’s 2014-2020 financial framework.
Amendment 41 #
2013/0237(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Annex – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EC) 219/2007
Annex – Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a
Annex – Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a
the Administrative Board shall meet at least three times a year. Extraordinary meetings shall be convened either at the request of one-third of the members of the Administrative Board representing at least 30 % of the voting rights, at the request of the CommissUnion or of the Executive Director;
Amendment 51 #
2013/0234(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) to promote the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in line with the objectives of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme.
Amendment 85 #
2013/0234(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
Annex 1 – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(ja) to publish information on the projects, including the total amount for each project and the name of the participants;
Amendment 63 #
2013/0233(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.1
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.1
1.1. accelerate the emergence of innovative ICT-based products and services for people with disabilities and for active and healthy ageing at home, in the community, or at work, thus improving the quality of life, autonomy, participation in social life, skills or employability of older adults and increasing the efficiency of health and social care provision;
Amendment 66 #
2013/0233(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.2
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.2
1.2. maintain and further develop a critical mass of applied research, development and innovation at Union level in the areas of ICT-based products for people with disabilities and services for active and healthy ageing;
Amendment 69 #
2013/0233(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.3 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.3 a (new)
1.3a. thereby ensure the confidentiality of private data with regard to all products and services and the highest levels of data protection and privacy from the design stage;
Amendment 19 #
2013/0232(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In April 2012, the Commission communicated to the European Parliament and the Council a report on the Interim evaluation of Eurostars Joint Programme22 carried out by a Group of Independent Experts two years after the beginning of the programme. The overall opinion of the experts was that the Eurostars programme meets its objectives, adds value to European research-performing small and medium-sized enterprises (hereinafter ‘SMEs’) and should be continued after 2013. The programme is also considered to meet a number of genuine needs of SMEs engaged in research and development; it has attracted a large number of applications, with the number of eligible projects exceeding the initial budget. A number of recommendations for improvement were made, mainly addressing the need of further integration of national programmes and improvements in the operational performance in order to reach shorter time to contract and more transparency in the procedures. __________________ 22 COM(2011) 186, 8 April 2011. COM(2011) 186, 8 April 2011.
Amendment 28 #
2013/0232(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – point 1 – point a
Article 3 – point 1 – point a
(a) the activities are carried out by transnational collaboration of research- performing SMEs among themselves or including other actors of the innovation chain (e.g. universities, research organisations), or by SMEs planning to engage in research and invest at least 10% of profits in research and innovation;
Amendment 47 #
2013/0232(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 8
Annex I – point 8
8. Once the ranking list is approved, each Participating State shall finance its national participants in those projects selected for funding through the designated National Funding Body, making all possible efforts to ensure that the top-5100 ranked projects and at least 650 to 75% of the projects above thresholds are funded. The financial contribution to the participants shall be calculated according to the funding rules of the Eurostars-2 Participating State’s national programme. The Union’s financial contribution shall be transferred by ESE to the NFBs provided that the NFBs have paid their financial contribution to the projects.
Amendment 18 #
2013/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In accordance with the principle of proportionality, it is necessary and appropriate for the achievement of the basic objective of the alignment of the powers conferred upon the Commission to Articles 290 and 291 of the Treaty to lay down common rules on such alignment in the domain of transport statistics. This Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective, in accordance with Article 5(4) of the Treaty on the European Union.
Amendment 22 #
2013/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 1365/2006
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 2(5), Article 3 and Article 4(4) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time period of seven years from (Publication office : please insert the exact date of the entry into force of the amending Regulation). The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegated power no later than nine months before the end of the seven year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension no less than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 73 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 15, 16 and 23 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from 1 July 2015. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegated power no later than nine months before the end of the five year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension no less than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 184 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 15, 16 and 23 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from 1 July 2015. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 104 #
2013/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 35
Article 1 – point 35
Regulation (EC) No 216/2008
Article 39 a
Article 39 a
Before appointment, the candidate selected by the Management Board mayshall be invited to make a statement before the competent committee of the European Parliament and to answer questions put by its members.
Amendment 105 #
2013/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 35
Article 1 – point 35
Regulation (EC) No 216/2008
Article 39 a – paragraph 3
Article 39 a – paragraph 3
The term of office of the Executive Director shall be five years. By the end ofMidway through that period, the Commission shall undertake an assessment that takes into account andraw up a report evaluation ofng the Executive Director's performance and the Agency's future tasks and challenges. The Commission shall present this evaluation report to the corresponding committee of the European Parliament.
Amendment 108 #
2013/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 46
Article 1 – point 46
Regulation (EC) No 216/2008
Article 65 b – paragraph 2
Article 65 b – paragraph 2
The delegation of power referred to in Article 5(5), Article 6(2), Article 6(3), Article 7(6), Article 8(5), Article 8a(5), Article 8b(6), Article 8c(10), Article 9(4), Article 10(5), Article 14(3), Article 14(7), Article 25(3) and Article 64(1) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of five years. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegated power no later than nine months before the end of the seven-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of timean identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 109 #
2013/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 49
Article 1 – point 49
Regulation (EC) No 216/2008
Annex V – point 2
Annex V – point 2
The entity and the staff responsible for the certification and oversight tasks must carry out their duties with the greatest possible professional integrity and the greatest possible technical competence and must be free of any pressure and incentive, in particular of a financial type, which could affect their judgmentdecisions or the results of their investigations, in particular from persons or groups of persons affected by the results of the certification or oversight tasks.
Amendment 121 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) TFor the implementation of the Single European Sky, the social partners should be better informed and consulted on all measures having significant social implications. At Union level, the Sectoral Dialogue Committee set up under Commission Decision 98/500/EC19 should also be consulted. __________________ 19 OJ L 225, 12.8.1998, p. 27.
Amendment 201 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. National supervisory authorities, acting in accordance with their national legislation, shall establish consultation mechanisms for appropriate involvement of stakeholders, including professional staff representative bodies and the social partners for the exercise of their tasks, in the implementation of the Single European Sky.
Amendment 324 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Article 11(7), Article 17(3) and Article 25 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of seven years. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegated power no later than nine months before the end of the seven year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of timean identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension no less than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 8 #
2013/0166(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) As experienced with other emergency calls systems, manually triggered eCalls may include a share of assistance calls. If necessary, Member States may implement all appropriate technical and organisational means in order to filter these assistance calls to ensure that only real emergency calls are handled by eCall PSAPs. In so doing, Member States should ensure that all calls are treated in the most effective way.
Amendment 8 #
2013/0166(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) It is important for all Member States to sign the Memorandum of Understanding on the development of a pan-European interoperable eCall service (eCall MoU) in Europe.
Amendment 9 #
2013/0166(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6 b (new)
Recital 6 b (new)
(6b) It is important to encourage Member States, telecom operators and vehicle manufacturers to help develop and implement the pan-European eCall service.
Amendment 10 #
2013/0166(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Not all Union citizens are familiar with the use of the eCall service. Member States should organise awareness-raising campaigns in cooperation with the Commission. Those campaigns should inform citizens of the existence of a free and publicly available eCall service, emphasising the benefits and functionalities of the system.
Amendment 10 #
2013/0166(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) As experienced with other emergency calls systems, manually triggered eCalls may include a share of assistance calls. If necessary, Member States mayust implement all appropriate technical and organisational means in order to filter these assistance calls to ensure that only real emergency calls are handled by eCall PSAPs.
Amendment 13 #
2013/0166(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Member States shall deploy no later than 1 OctoberJune 20156 the necessary eCall PSAP infrastructure required for the proper receipt and handling of all eCalls, if necessary purged of non-emergency calls, on their territory, in accordance with the specifications laid down by Delegated Regulation (EU) No 305/2013, in order to ensure the compatibility, interoperability and continuity of the interoperable EU- wide eCall service. This is without prejudice to the right of each Member State to organise its emergency services in the way most cost effective and appropriate to its needs, including the possibility to filter calls that are not emergency calls and may not be handled by eCall PSAPs, in particular in the case of manually triggered eCalls.
Amendment 57 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Data stored on the in-vehicle system shall be kept for the national statutory period of criminal liability ;
Amendment 58 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. It must be possible to reset the system and delete recorded data on transfer of vehicle ownership;
Amendment 64 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 5 (7), Article 6(4) and in Article 8(2) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time period of seven years from […][Publications Office, please insert the exact date of entry into force].The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegated power no later than nine months before the end of the seven year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension no less than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 64 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 5 (7), Article 6(4) and in Article 8(2) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time period of seven years from […][Publications Office, please insert the exact date of entry into force]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the seven-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 187 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) In order to ensure the proper and effective application of this Regulation, every Member State should designate an independent supervisory body, which could be an already existing body, should be designated in every Member State.
Amendment 234 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
(3) This Regulation shall apply to all seaports and fluvio-maritime ports of the trans-European transport network, as defined in Annex I of Regulation XXX [regulation on the TEN-T Guidelines].
Amendment 241 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
3. "dredging" means the removal of sand, sediment or other substances from the bottom of the waterway access to a port or inside the port itself in order to allow waterborne vessel to have access to the port and comprises both the initial removal (capital dredging) and the maintenance dredging in order to keep the waterway accessible;
Amendment 250 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
8. "„pilotage" means the guidance service of a waterborne vessel by a pilot or a pilotage station in order to allow for a safe entry or exit of the vessel in the waterways access to the port and in navigating to or from the open sea;
Amendment 253 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
9. "port infrastructure charge" means a fee collected for the direct or indirect benefit of the managing body of the port and paid by the operators of waterborne vessels or cargo owners for the use of facilities and services that allow vesor port access waterway, as appropriate, and paid by all uselrs entry and exit in and out of the port, including the waterways giving access to those ports, as well as access to the processing of passengers and cargoof port infrastructures, including passenger service infrastructures, essential port facilities and port access waterways;
Amendment 257 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13
13. "provider of port services" means any natural or legal person providing, or wisthing to provide a regulated framework, for remuneration, one or more categories of port services listed in Article 1(2);
Amendment 261 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16
16. „"seaport" means an delimited area of land and water made up of such works and equipment so as to permit, principally, the reception of ships, their loading and unloading, the storage of goods, the receipt and delivery of these goods and the embarkation and disembarkation of passengers; and any other infrastructure necessary for transport operators within the port area;
Amendment 277 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the equipmentaccess to the relevant port service and equipment storage infrastructures needed to provide the relevant port service in normal and safe conditions and the capacity to maintain this equipment at the appropriate level;
Amendment 295 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
(5) In the cases provided for in paragraph 1, the minimum requirements referred to in paragraph 2 and the procedure for the granting of the right to provide port services under those requirements shall have been published by the managing body of the port by 1 July 2015 or for minimum requirements being applicable after that date at least threesix months before the date on which those requirements would become applicable. Providers of port services shall be informed in advance of any change in the criteria and of the procedure.
Amendment 300 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(3a) The port service provider may forfeit the right to provide port services before the expiry of the authorization period if the competent body ascertains failure to comply with minimum requirements , failure to meet contractual obligations in relations with the management body, or in the event of insolvency or bankruptcy.
Amendment 474 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
(1) Member States shall ensure thdesignate an public independent supervisory body and ensure that it monitors and supervises the application of this Regulation in all the seaports covered by this Regulation on the territory of each Member State.
Amendment 480 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall ensure that any party with a legitimate interest has the right and is informed about how to lodge a complaint against the decisions or individual measures taken pursuant to the provisions of this Regulation.
Amendment 530 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
(2) The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 14 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of five years from [OPOCE, please insert the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegated power no later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of timean identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension no less than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 35 #
2013/0110(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
Directive 78/660/EEC
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 1
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 1
'1. (a) (a) The annual report shall include a fair review of the development and performance of the company's business and of its position, together with a description of the management of the principal risks and uncertainties that it faces.
Amendment 73 #
2013/0110(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 1 – point a
Article 2 – point 1 – point a
Directive 83/349/EEC
Article 36 – paragraph 1
Article 36 – paragraph 1
'1. The consolidated annual report shall include a fair review of the development and performance of the business and of the position of the undertakings included in the consolidation taken as a whole, together with a description of the management of the principal risks and uncertainties that they face.
Amendment 25 #
2013/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Amendment 114 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Simple technological solutions, fixed or mobile, are now available that allow inspectors to preselect vehicles suspected of infringements without stopping the vehicles in question, which is less disadvantageous in terms of traffic flow, less onerous and allows optimal safety conditions. Some devices may be installed onboard heavy goods vehicles and give the driver a way of checking whether his or her vehicle is compliant with the law. These onboard devices mayare also able to use a microwave communication interface to communicate their data to officials or to roadside automatic inspection systems without stopping the vehicle. The pre- selection should have a minimum threshold of one weighing per 2 000 vehicle kilometres to ensure the effectiveness of the roadside checks on the territory of the Union, because this would allow every vehicle to be checked on a statistical average of every three days.
Amendment 148 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
(a) The word ‘national’ is deleted from points (a) and (b) of paragraph 1.
Amendment 166 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Transport operations shall be considered to not significantly affect international competition in the transport sector if they take place on the territory of a Member State or, for a cross-border operation, between only two neighbouring Member States who have both adopted measures taken in application of this paragraph, and if one of the conditions under (a) and (b) is fulfilled:. When allowing such vehicles and vehicle combination to operate cross- border each Member State shall determine the road network where it is allowed to use them. This road network should be part of the TEN-T networks, in the sense of the Regulation 2013/...UE (Regulation regarding Union guidelines for the development of the trans- European transport network).
Amendment 227 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
In the aim of improving the aerodynamic performance and road safety of vehicles or combinations of vehicles, vehicles or combinations of vehicles that meet the criteria set out in paragraph 2 below may exceed the maximum lengths provided for in point 1.1 of Annex I. The mainsole purpose of these exceedances is to allow the construction of tractor cabs improving the aerodynamic characteristics of vehicles or combinations of vehicles, and improving road safety.
Amendment 274 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – second part
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – second part
For the purposes of this Article, and of point 2.2.2(c) of Annex I, an intermodal transport operation shall include at least rail, river and/or sea transport at least. It shall also include a road section for its initial and/or terminal journey. Each of these road sections shall be less than 300 km in the territory of the European Union or just as far as the closest terminals between which there is a regular service. A transport operation shall also be regarded as intermodal transport if it uses intra- European short seashort sea and/or river shipping, regardless of the lengths of the initial and terminal road journeys. The initial road journey and the terminal road journey for an operation using intra-European short sea shipping takes place from the point where the goods are loaded to the nearest appropriate seaport for the initial leg, and/or where appropriate between the nearest appropriate seaport and the point where the goods are unloaded for the final leg.
Amendment 292 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
After the expiry of a period of two years from the date of entry into force of this Directive, Member States shall measure the weight of vehicles or combination of vehicles in circulation. The purpose of these pre-selection measures is to identify vehicles that are likely to have committed an offence and that should be checked manually. These measures mayshall be taken with the aid of automatic systems set up on the infrastructure, or onboard systems, such as intelligent tachographs, installed in vehicles in line with Regulation EU 2014/... (Regulation on recording equipment in road vehicles) and with paragraph 6 below. The automatic systems must enable the identification of the vehicles suspected of exceeding the maximum authorised weights. As these automatic systems are only to be used for pre- selection purposes, and not to define an offence, they do not have to be certified by the Member States.
Amendment 316 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 7 – indent 2
Article 12 – paragraph 7 – indent 2
the procedures for the pre-selection checks referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article, the technical specifications, precision requirements and instructions for use and rules governing approval of the equipment used for these preselection checks. These procedures, specifications and instructions for use are intended to ensure that the checks are performed in the same way in all Member States, thereby ensuring equal treatment for all transporters throughout the territory of the Union.
Amendment 333 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 8(4), Article 9(5) and Article 12(7) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from the [date of entry into force of this Directive] period of seven years from the [date of entry into force of this Directive] The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegated power no later than nine months before the end of the seven year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 345 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point b
Directive 96/53/EC
Annex I – point 2.2.2
Annex I – point 2.2.2
three-axle motor vehicle with two or three- axle semi-trailer carrying, in intermodal transport, one or more intermodal transport units, for a total maximum length of 40 or 45 foot: 44 tonnes.
Amendment 37 #
2013/0092(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council, on the basis of information provided by the Agency, a report on the implementation of this Regulation no later than 31 December 20176. The report, which shall be established without prejudice to the role of the Administrative Board of the Agency, shall set out the results of the utilisation of the Union contribution referred to in Article 4 as regards commitments and expenditure covering the period between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 20165.
Amendment 37 #
2013/0082(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
This Regulation shall apply to investment projects of the types listed in the Annex, as well as those included in multiannual gas and electricity network development projects on which construction or decommissioning work has started or on which a final investment decision has been taken.
Amendment 41 #
2013/0082(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point ii
(ii) transforming, modernising, increasing or reducing capacities of existing infrastructure and interconnecting two or more components in existing or installed infrastructure;
Amendment 47 #
2013/0082(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
The undertakings concerned shall notify the data or information referred to in Article 3 to the Member States, or their delegated entities, in whose territory they are planning to carry out investment projects before 1 June5 April of each reporting year. The data or information notified shall reflect the situation of investment projects as of 31 March of the relevant reporting year. The data or information notified shall reflect the situation of investment projects as of 31 March of the relevant reporting year.
Amendment 56 #
2013/0082(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall be responsible for the developing, security, confidentiality, hosting, managing and maintaining of the IT resources needed to receive, store and carry out any processing of the data or information on energy infrastructure notified to the Commission pursuant to this Regulation.
Amendment 66 #
2013/0080(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation aims to facilitate and incentivise the deployment and roll-out of high-speed electronic communications networks by promoting the safe and secure joint use of existing and enabling more efficient deployment of new physical infrastructurefuture physical infrastructure, seeking to ensure the efficient use of resources so that such networks can be rolled out at lower cost.
Amendment 82 #
2013/0080(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Every network operator shall have the right to offer access to its physical infrastructure in view of deployment of elements of high-speed electronic communications networks, while ensuring the safety and security of the network.
Amendment 86 #
2013/0080(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Upon specific written request of an undertaking authorised to provide electronic communications networks, any network operator shall, subject to the availability of network capacity, have the obligation to meet all reasonable requests for access to its physical infrastructure under fair terms and conditions, including price, in view of deploying elements of high-speed electronic communications networks.
Amendment 92 #
2013/0080(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) availability of spacenetwork capacity to host the elements referred to in point (a);
Amendment 114 #
2013/0080(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
In order to request access to physical infrastructure in accordance with Article 3, every undertaking authorised to provide electronic communications networks and producing a plan for the deployment of high-speed communications networks shall have the right to access, upon request, via a single information point, the following set of minimum information concerning the existing physical infrastructure of any network operator:
Amendment 120 #
2013/0080(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The undertaking requesting access shall specify the area concerned in view of deployingby the deployment of elements of high-speed electronic communications networks.
Amendment 121 #
2013/0080(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
The undertaking requesting access shall be obliged to keep confidential any information obtained under this Regulation.
Amendment 138 #
2013/0080(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 81 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive establishes a framework for maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management aiming at promoting the development and sustainable growth of maritime and coastal economies and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources.
Amendment 131 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) promoting the development of maritime transport and multimodal links and providing efficient and cost- effective shipping routes across Europe, including port accessibility and transport safety;
Amendment 144 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) promotion and development of cross- border cooperation;
Amendment 164 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) maritime and river transport routes;
Amendment 226 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 5
Article 18 – paragraph 5
5. The reports referred to in Article 15(1) shall be provided, at the latest, 42 months following the entry into force of the Directive, and every sixfour years thereafter.
Amendment 228 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 6
Article 18 – paragraph 6
6. The progress report referred to in Article 15(3) shall be submitted at the latest six months after the date referred to in paragraph 5, and every sixfour years thereafter.
Amendment 429 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 9 – paragraph 5
Article 9 – paragraph 5
Amendment 530 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 2027/97
Article 6c – paragraph 2
Article 6c – paragraph 2
The delegation of power referred to in Article 6(1) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. period of five years from [OPOCE, please insert the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. The Commission shall submit a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 551 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Where extraordinary circumstances, such as safety reasons or a change of the aircraft type since the booking was made, preclude the carriage in the cabin of items included in the carry-on baggage allowance, the air carrier mayshall, with the agreement of the passenger, carry them in the hold of the aircraft, but at no extra cost to the passenger.
Amendment 568 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point ii
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point ii
technical problems which are not inherent in the normal operation of the aircraft and cannot be detected by routine maintenance and technical inspection procedures, such as the identification of a defect during the flight operation concerned and which prevents the normal continuation of the operation; or a hidden manufacturing defect revealed by the manufacturer or a competent authority and which impinges on flight safety;
Amendment 582 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point vii
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point vii
Amendment 594 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Annex 1 – paragraph 2 – point ii
Annex 1 – paragraph 2 – point ii
unavailability of flight crew or cabin crew (unless caused by labour disputes).
Amendment 78 #
2013/0064(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Amendment 67 #
2013/0049(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. Manufacturers shall keep, for a period of ten15 years after the product has been placed on the market, the technical documentation and make it available to the market surveillance authorities, upon request.
Amendment 70 #
2013/0049(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
Manufacturers shall ensure that their product is accompanied by instructions and safety information in a language which can be easily understood by consumers, as determined by the Member State in which the product is made available, except where the product can be used safely and as intended by the manufacturer without such instructions and safety information.
Amendment 76 #
2013/0049(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Importers shall ensure that the product is accompanied by instructions and safety information in a language which can be easily understood by consumers, as determined by the Member State in which the product is made available, except where the product can be used safely and as intended by the manufacturer without such instructions and safety information.
Amendment 80 #
2013/0049(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 8
Article 10 – paragraph 8
8. Importers shall keep, for a period of ten15 years after the product has been placed on the market, the technical documentation and make it available to the market surveillance authorities, upon request.
Amendment 84 #
2013/0049(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 5 a (new)
(5a) Distributors shall only make available on the market products that come with safety instructions and information in all the official languages of the country in which they are placing a product on the market, under the conditions set by the Member State concerned.
Amendment 85 #
2013/0049(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 91 #
2013/0049(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. Economic operators shall be able to present the information referred to in the first paragraph for a period of 105 years after they have been supplied with the product and for a period of 105 years after they have supplied the product.
Amendment 104 #
2013/0049(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 13(3) and 15(3) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of timefive years from [insert date - the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension no less than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 153 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point - 1(new)
Article 1 – point - 1(new)
Directive 2012/34/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 2a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2a (new)
-1. In Article 1, the following paragraph is added: ‘(2a) This Directive aims to make rail transport a more attractive means of transport for the European public. The Directive will help to create workable information and integrated ticketing schemes. The through ticketing schemes developed by the railway sector within Member States should be interoperable with each other in order to enable an EU-wide scheme to be created that encompasses all rail passenger operators.’
Amendment 154 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point - 1 a (new)
Article 1 – point - 1 a (new)
Directive 2012/34/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 2b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2b (new)
-1a. In Article 1, the following paragraph is added: (2b)‘ The objective of this Directive, which is to complete the single European railway area, will be pursued on the basis of social dialogue at Union level in order to ensure that railway workers are appropriately protected against the unwanted effects of the opening of the market.’
Amendment 398 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 2012/34/EU
Article 7 d – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 7 d – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) issues of intermodality, including the integrated information and ticketing scheme and integrated timetabling;
Amendment 483 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 2012/34/EU
Article 13 a – paragraph 1
Article 13 a – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007 and Directive 2010/40/EU,All timetabling data shall be considered public data and be made available accordingly. Member States shall require railway undertakings to cooperate in setting up, by 12 December 2016, a common travel information and ticketing scheme for the supply of tickets and reservations for all passenger services operated on their territory, or shall decide to empower the relevant authorities to establish such a scheme. The relevant infrastructure manager shall contribute to the scheme as far as this is necessary in order to obtain information on train movements. Member States may also require railway undertakings operating domestic passenger servicesand providers of passenger transport by other modes of transport to participate in a common interoperable travel information and integrated ticketing scheme for the supply of tickets, through-ticketsinformation and reservations or decide to give the power to competerelevant authorities to establish such a scheme. If such a scheme is established, Member States shall ensure that it does not create market distortion or give rise to discriminateion between railway undertakings and othat it is managed by a public or private legal entity or an association of all railway undertakings operatinger providers of passenger services.
Amendment 177 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No. 1370/2007
Article 2 a (new) – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new))
Article 2 a (new) – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new))
applicable rules regarding passenger rights, social and employment conditions and environmental protection;
Amendment 163 #
2013/0027(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) A secure information-sharing infrastructure should be put in place to allow for the exchange of sensitive and confidential information within the cooperation network. Without prejudice to their obligation to notify incidents and risks of Union dimension to the cooperation network, access to confidential information from other Member States should only be granted to, to which all Members States upon demonstration that their technical, financial and human resources and processes, as well as their communication infrastructure, guarantee their effective, efficient and secure participation in the networkhave access.
Amendment 244 #
2013/0027(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The competent authorities , the European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) and the Commission shall form a network ("cooperation network") to cooperate against risks and incidents affecting network and information systems.
Amendment 247 #
2013/0027(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The cooperation network shall bring into permanent communication the Commission, ENISA and the competent authorities. When requested, the European Network and Information Security Agency ("ENISA") shall assist the cooperation network by providing its expertise and advice.
Amendment 253 #
2013/0027(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) publish on a regular basis non- confidential information on on-going early warnings and coordinated response on a common website and on the ENISA website;
Amendment 264 #
2013/0027(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall establish, by means of implementing acts, the necessary modalities to facilitate the cooperation between competent authorities, ENISA and the Commission referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the consultation procedure referred to in Article 19(2).
Amendment 268 #
2013/0027(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Within five years from the entry into force of this directive, Member States shall ensure that the criteria referred to in of paragraph 2 are fulfilled.
Amendment 288 #
2013/0027(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Without prejudice to the possibility for the cooperation network to have informal international cooperation, the Union may conclude international agreements with third countries or international organisations allowing and organizing their participation in some activities of the cooperation network. Such agreement shall take into account the need to ensure adequate protection of the personal data circulating on the cooperation network, in accordance with European Union legislation currently in force.
Amendment 338 #
2013/0027(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 9(2), 10(5) and 14(5) shall be conferred on the CommissionSe conferă Comisiei competența de a adopta actele delegate menționate la articolul 9 alineatul (2), la articolul 10 alineatul (5) și la articolul 14 alineatul (5), for a period of five years from [OPOCE please introduce date of the entry into force of this Directive]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 343 #
2013/0027(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall periodicallyevery three years review the functioning of this Directive and report to the European Parliament and the Council. The first report shall be submitted no later than three years after the date of transposition referred to in Article 21. For this purpose, the Commission may request Member States to provide information without undue delay.
Amendment 73 #
2013/0022(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Regulation (EU) No 912/2010
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. By 2016 at the latest, and every fivthree years thereafter, the Commission shall arrange an evaluation of the Agency, concerning, in particular, its impact, effectiveness, smooth running, working methods, requirements and use of the resources entrusted to it. This evaluation shall include, in particular, an assessment of any change in the Agency'’s tasks and the financial impact of such a change.
Amendment 315 #
2013/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 6
Article 10 – paragraph 6
6. If a national safety authority finds that a holder of a single safety certificate no longer satisfies the conditions for certification, it shall ask the Agency to revoke it. The Agency shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the holder concerned satisfies the conditions for certification and may revoke the single safety certificate, giving reasons for its decision. The Agency shall immediately inform all the national safety authorities of the networks on which the railway undertaking operates.
Amendment 406 #
2013/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 5(2) and 7(2) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of five years from [OPOCE please insert the date of entry into force of this Directive]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of timean identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 407 #
2013/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
On the basis of relevant information provided by the Agency, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council before [specific date to be inserted by OPOCE - fivthree years after the date of entry into force] and every fivthree years thereafter a report on the implementation of this Directive.
Amendment 167 #
2013/0015(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1 a) The drafting, adoption and review of each TSI, including the basic parameters, shall take account of the estimated costs and benefits of all the technical solutions considered, together with the interfaces between them, so as to establish and implement the most viable solutions in cost-benefit terms.
Amendment 170 #
2013/0015(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 7
Article 5 – paragraph 7
(7) In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No …/… [Agency Regulation], the Agency shall draw up and regularly update the list of users' associations and bodies to be consulted . This list shall necessarily include representative associations and bodies from all the Member States and may be re-examined and updated at the request of a Member State or upon the initiative of the Commission.
Amendment 171 #
2013/0015(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 8
Article 5 – paragraph 8
(8) The drafting, adoption and review of the TSIs shall take account of the opinion of the social partnerrepresentative social partners in all the Member States as regards the conditions referred to in Article 4(4)(g). To this end, the Agency shall consult the social partners before submitting to the Commission recommendations on TSIs and their amendments. The social partners shall be consulted in the context of the Sectoral Dialogue Committee set up in accordance with Commission Decision 98/500/EC of 20 May 1998 on the establishment of Sectoral Dialogue Committees promoting the Dialogue between the social partners at European level12. The social partners shall issue their opinion within three months.
Amendment 190 #
2013/0015(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 396 #
2013/0015(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 43 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 43 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1a) The Member States' national vehicle registers shall be interconnected by 30 December 2015;
Amendment 397 #
2013/0015(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 43 – paragraph 2
Article 43 – paragraph 2
(2) The Commission shall adopt common specifications on content, data format, functional and technical architecture, operating mode, including arrangements for the exchange of data, and rules for data input and consultation for the national vehicle registers by means of implementing acts by 30 December 2014. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 48(3).
Amendment 412 #
2013/0015(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 46 – paragraph 2
Article 46 – paragraph 2
(2) The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 4(2) and 5(3) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this Directive period of five years from [OPOCE please insert the date of entry into force of this Directive]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 105 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
The Agency shall appoint to the working parties professionals from the railway sector from the list referred to in paragraph 3. It shall ensure adequate representation of all the Member States, of those sectors of the industry and of those users which could be affected by measures the Commission may propose on the basis of the recommendations addressed to it by the Agency.
Amendment 110 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Whenever the work of such working parties has a direct impact on the working conditions, health and safety of workers in the industry, representatives from the workers’ organisations from all the Member States shall participate in the relevant working parties as full members.
Amendment 113 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Whenever the work provided for in Articles 11, 12, 15, and 32 has a direct impact on the social environment or working conditions of workers in the industry, the Agency shall consult the social partners in all the Member States within the framework of the sectoral dialogue committee set up pursuant to Decision 98/500/EC.
Amendment 400 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 74 – paragraph 2
Article 74 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Article 73 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this Regulation period of five years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 401 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 76 – paragraph 1
Article 76 – paragraph 1
1. No later than fivthree years after the entry into force of this Regulation and every five three years thereafter, the Commission shall commission an evaluation to assess, in particular, the impact, effectiveness and efficiency of the Agency and its working practices. The evaluation shall address, in particular, any need to amend the mandate of the Agency, and the financial implications of any such amendment.
Amendment 45 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – introductory part
(1) ‘Alternative fuels’ mean fuels which substitute fossil oil sources in the energy supply to transport and which have a potential to contribute to its decarbonisation. They include, by way of example:
Amendment 81 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. At least 190% of the recharging points shall be publicly accessible.
Amendment 91 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 8
Article 4 – paragraph 8
8. Member States shall not prohibit electric vehicle users from buying electricity from any electricity supplier regardless of the Member State in which the supplier is registered. Member States shall ensure that consumers have the right to contract electricity simultaneously with several suppliers so that electricity supply for an electric vehicle can be contracted separately.
Amendment 94 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 10
Article 4 – paragraph 10
10. Member States shall ensure that prices charged at publicly accessible recharging points are reasonable and do not include any penalty or prohibitive fees for recharging an electric vehicle by the user not having contractual relations with the operator of the recharging pointany user.
Amendment 117 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 3, 4, 5, and 6 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of tim period of five years, starting from [OPOCE, please insert the date of entry into force of this directive]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period as from the entry into force of this directive.
Amendment 131 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 2 – table third column
Annex 2 – table third column
Number of publicly accessible recharging points (in thousands) 21 7 13 5 150 187 62 116 47 1353 11 20 13 82 97 125 2 2 4 1 7 1 32 12 46 12 10 3 4 7 14 122 15 742 872 1130 18 15 37 13 61 9 289 104 414 111 91 23 32 64 131 1099 34
Amendment 155 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 1 – introductory part
Article 2 – point 1 – introductory part
(1) '‘Alternative fuels'’ mean fuels which substitute fossil oil sources in the energy supply to transport and which have a potential to contribute to its decarbonisation. They include, by way of example:
Amendment 224 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. At least 190% of the recharging points shall be publicly accessible.
Amendment 270 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 8
Article 4 – paragraph 8
8. Member States shall not prohibit electric vehicle users from buying electricity from any electricity supplier regardless of the Member State in which the supplier is registered. Member States shall ensure that consumers have the right to contract electricity simultaneously with several suppliers so that electricity supply for an electric vehicle can be contracted separately.
Amendment 274 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 10
Article 4 – paragraph 10
10. Member States shall ensure that prices charged at publicly accessible recharging points are reasonable and do not include any penalty or prohibitive fees for recharging an electric vehicle by the user not having contractual relations with the operator of the recharging pointany user.
Amendment 347 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 3, 4, 5, and 6 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time period of five years, starting from [OPOCE, please insert the date of entry into force of this directive]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 370 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II
Annex II
Member State Number of recharging Number of publicly points (in thousands) accessible recharging points (in thousands) BE BE 207 187 21 BG BG 69 62 7 CZ CZ 129 116 13 DK 54 47 5 DE DE 1503 150 EE 1353 EE 12 11 1 IE IE 22 20 2 EL 128 115 13 ES 824 824 742 FR 82 FR 969 872 IT 969 97 IT1255 1130 CY 1255 20 125 CY 18 LV 20 17 15 2 LVLT 41 17 2 LT37 LU 14 41 13 HU 4 LU 68 14 61 MT 1 HU 10 68 79 NL MT 321 10 289 AT 1 NL 116 321 32104 PL AT 116 460 12 414 PLT 460 123 46 PT 111 RO 123 1201 RO 91 SI 101 10 26 SI 23 SK 26 3 SK 36 362 FI 4 FI71 71 64 SE 7 SE 145 14 131 UK UK 1221 1099 HR 122 HR 38 34
Amendment 2 #
2012/2323(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines the increasing difficulties faced by Parliament in negotiating with the Council as a result of the Council’s unwillingness to consider the use of delegated acts and the fact that, although the possibility of including all of the necessary elements in the basic act and only allowing implementing acts may be a legally sound option, the approach could be extremely difficult to apply in some cases, such as in sectors where technologies are still being developed; points out that, in addition, this approach may lead to pieces of legislation which are not in line with the principles of good legislation in the EU;
Amendment 3 #
2012/2323(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that in many legal areas, such as energy or ICT, questions that at first appear to be rather technical may entail political choices carrying important consequences; therefore underlines that in order to ensure democratic legitimacy throughout the whole EU law-making process, Parliament should be provided with sufficient expertise so as to exercise its scrutiny rights in an independent way;
Amendment 118 #
2012/2321(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Considers that the Member States should adopt appropriate measures for the removal of any legal, administrative or bureaucratic obstacles preventing or restricting the growth of cooperatives;
Amendment 48 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to invest in intelligent transport system (ITS) research and move ahead with the implementation thereof, thereby helping reduce traffic congestion, increase European transport eco- efficiency and improve safety standards;
Amendment 50 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Draws attention to the importance of developing European intelligent transport system (ITS) standards, thereby helping to ensure the more rapid adoption thereof by industry and consumers;
Amendment 61 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines the need for the EU institutions to set examples of good practice within their own mobility management services, such as the further development of Parliament’s mobility point for its Members, staff and visitors;
Amendment 71 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Highlights the potential for improving collective and intermodal transport systems through integrated information and ticketing schemes in order to guarantee efficiency, interoperability, affordability, transparent prices and user-friendly access for all citizens;
Amendment 22 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that at a time when Member States are cutting public investment, it is urgently necessary that development policies and above all high-cost projects, such as transport, communications and energy infrastructure projects, receive adequate funding during the 2014-2020 programming period;
Amendment 66 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Welcomes measures to broaden the role of the Motorways of the Sea as main European corridors and takes the view that to ensure the long-term competitiveness of European maritime transport it is essential to create seamless transport chains for passengers and cargo across transport modes;
Amendment 71 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Stresses that implementation of the 2009 Third Maritime Safety Package is improving the quality of European flags, the activity of classification societies, port control, vessel traffic monitoring, accident investigation and victim protection and calls on the Member States to speed up the efficient implementation of this legislative package;
Amendment 113 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Acknowledges the importance of the North Sea, the Baltic Sea, the Black Sea and the Mediterranean for EU energy security and the diversification of its energy sources and supply routes;
Amendment 130 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. Territorial benefits of maritime policy Acknowledges the importance of territorial and cross-border cooperation regarding sea basins for economic growth in the maritime sector and protection of the European marine environment;
Amendment 131 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 b (new)
Paragraph 38 b (new)
38b. Welcomes the progress made regarding implementation of the EU strategy for the Baltic Sea region and the Atlantic maritime strategy and reiterates the European Parliament’s request to the Commission for the formulation of an EU strategy for the Black Sea region;
Amendment 3 #
2012/2296(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the importance of maintaining and strengthening the production base in Europe so as to ensure decent living standards for its citizens and consolidate its industries with a view to achieving economic growth and recovery;
Amendment 12 #
2012/2296(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Supports the development and modernisation of transport infrastructure, as this might stimulate the market and contribute to increased road safety as well as economic and employment growth;
Amendment 25 #
2012/2296(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Emphasises that basic research is needed in relation to the development of technologies for mobile energy storage as well as on new options for generating biofuels.
Amendment 29 #
2012/2296(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Stresses that there are huge potentials to further improve eco-efficiency supported by information and communication technologies.
Amendment 35 #
2012/2296(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Points out that, according to the STOA ‘Eco-efficient transport’ study, the creation of an eco-efficient transport system is being hampered by a number of non-technical barriers relating to financing, planning and implementation, as well as the high costs of alternative propulsion technologies;
Amendment 49 #
2012/2296(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to develop cross-cutting roadmaps that cover development in the energy sector, in the transport sector and in the ICT sector;
Amendment 104 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Considers that the modernisation and development of energy infrastructures making it possible to encompass decentralised power generation from renewable sources is urgent and essential;
Amendment 309 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Stresses the potential of renewable energy for providing the necessary infrastructure to ensure the large-scale use of electric or hybrid vehicles thanks to local power generation from renewable sources;
Amendment 327 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Points out that there are many renewable energy generation sites that are not being used to their intended capacity because the grid is unable to receive power generated in this way;
Amendment 372 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Stresses the importance of investment in research and development for new materials and electrical storage technologies;
Amendment 383 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to invest in research based on the use of renewable energy with industrial applications, for example in the automobile sector;
Amendment 2 #
2012/2216(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the final 2011 budget adopted by the SESAR'’s Administrative Board was EUR 148 039 777 and that the EU contribution to the budget was EUR 18 000 000 and calls on the Joint Undertaking to carry on its efforts to ensure sound financial management and continued respect for budgetary principles; notes also that the SESAR Joint Undertaking filled in 34 out of 39 posts authorised in its establishment plan on 31 December 2011;
Amendment 3 #
2012/2216(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes the Coordinated IAS Strategic Audit Plan for the Joint Undertaking for the period 2012-2014, adopted by the Administrative Board of the Joint Undertaking in November 2011;
Amendment 2 #
2012/2198(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that the Agency will have to replace half of its operational staff in the period of 2013-2015; calls on the Agency to manage the length of the contracts of staff on short term employment carefully in order to ensure that pursuing the main tasks of the Agency is not jeopardised; calls on the Agency to improve its staff selection procedures in order to ensure full transparency and equal treatment for all candidates;
Amendment 3 #
2012/2194(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Draws the attention of the Agency to the need to improve fixed asset management and achieve greater transparency regarding staff selection procedures;
Amendment 3 #
2012/2193(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Draws the attention of the Agency to the need to improve its asset management as there are unexplained differences between the recorded annual and cumulated depreciation.
Amendment 1 #
2012/2167(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that, in considering the implementation of the budget for the 2011 financial year, as in the previous year, the European Court of Auditors focused mainly on cohesion and energy policies rather than on transport policy; stresses that transport policies are concerned with the development of the internal market, increased competition, innovation and the integration of transport networks;
Amendment 2 #
2012/2167(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the importance of investment in the EGNOS and GALILEO research and development programmes, which have implications for all EU policies;
Amendment 26 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises the benefits to Member States of working together for an energy system transformation which must start now; endorses, therefore, the Commission's Energy Roadmap 2050 as the basis for proposing legislative and other initiatives on energy policy with a view to developing a policy framework for 2030, including milestones and targets; notes that defining energy targets for 2050 assumes pan- European governance; pursues, within the spirit of the Union, a technology-neutral strategy that will allow Member States to cooperate and not feel repressed under the Roadmap;
Amendment 74 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that a clear policy and regulatory framework will stimulate the necessary investments for low-carbon energy investments; Underlines the importance of an energy strategy focused on increasing the EU's energy security and economic competitiveness through measures such as the diversification of supply routes and sources, the preservation of a European industrial base for energy technologies and energy efficiency;
Amendment 98 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that it is in the competence of each Member State to define its own energy mix; acknowledges that the Energy Roadmap 2050 complements national, regional and local efforts to modernise energy supply; acknowledges, therefore, the need for Member States to work together on the basis of common objectives, as well as the important role to be played by the EU; urges the Member States and the Commission to continue to pursue options which can meet the EU's decarbonisation objective in an technology-neutral economically efficient, safe and sustainable way, and to continue with efforts to fully tap the potential for cost-effective energy savings, supported, inter alia, by available Union financial instruments; recognises, at the same time, the merits of developing a coordinated and, where appropriate, common European approach;
Amendment 115 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Agrees with the Commission, however, that EU action is based on the assumption that global climate action is taken and should not be developed in isolation but by taking account of international developments, for example carbon leakage and adverse effects on competitiveness;
Amendment 121 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Recognises that the increasing importance of electricity in the future energy mix requires that all means of low- carbon electricity production (conversion efficiency, renewables, CCS and nuclear energy) will need to be harnessed if climate goals are to be achieved without jeopardising security of supply and competitiveness;
Amendment 123 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Stresses that ensuring a fully developed cross-border energy infrastructure and information exchange mechanism within the Union is the precondition of the success of the Roadmap; stresses, therefore, the need for strong coordination between Member States' policies and for joint action, solidarity and transparency in the fields of external energy policy, energy security and new energy infrastructure investments;
Amendment 125 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Acknowledges the conclusions reached in the Energy Roadmap 2050 that there are similarities between the actions that must be taken in the analysed scenarios in order to transform the EU's energy system, regardless of the specific path chosen to achieve a low-carbon 2050 energy system; believes that renewable energy, energy efficiency and energy infrastructure are ‘no regrets’ options, although the way and extent to which they are pursued can have profound cost implications to Member States and to consumers which should be taken into account;
Amendment 134 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls for the principle of energy-for- all, therefore, highlights that special attention should be paid to low-income households for which coping with the energy system transformation will be challenging if energy prices will increase as predicted; believes that specific measures should be defined at EU, national and local levels to avoid energy poverty;
Amendment 221 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that a more European approach to renewable policy is key in the medium to long term; encourages Member States to work together in order to optimise the cost efficiency of renewables expansion and to ensure that investments are made where they will be most productive and efficient, taking into account the specific characteristics of Member States; highlights, in this context, the Commission’s important role as a facilitator; points out that renewables will, in the long term, move to the cbecome a major componentre of the energy mix in Europe, as they progress from technology development to mass production and deployment, from small- scale to larger- scale – integrating local and more remote sources – and from subsidised to competitive; emphasises that the changing nature of renewables requires changes in policy to be made with a view to achieving greater market integration; highlights the need for support schemes to be phased out as technologies and supply chains mature and market failures are resolved;
Amendment 222 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that a more European approach to renewable policy is key in the medium to long term; encourages Member States to work together in order to optimise the cost efficiency of renewables expansion and to ensure that investments are made where they will be most productive and efficient, taking into account the specific characteristics of Member States; highlights, in this context, the Commission's important role as a facilitator; points out that renewables willcould, in the long term, move to the centre of the energy mix in Europe, as they progress from technology development to mass production and deployment, from small- scale to larger-scale – integrating local and more remote sources – and from subsidised to competitive; emphasises that the changing nature of renewables requires changes in policy to be made with a view to achieving greater market integration; highlights the need for support schemes to be phased out as technologies and supply chains mature and market failures are resolved;
Amendment 261 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that, as Member States pursue the goal of energy security and energy dependence, emphasis needs to be shifted towards a model of energy interdependence by ensuring the swift completion of the EU internal energy market and the EU supergrid infrastructure linking North and South, and East and West; highlights the importance of ensuring that policy and regulatory developments in Member States will eliminate remaining infrastructure ‘bottlenecks’ and will not create new barriers to electricity and gas or energy market integration; stresses, moreover, that energy policy decisions in each national system also need to take account of how such decisions could affect other Member States;
Amendment 267 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the need for a fully integrated market by 2014; notes the importance of full implementation of the internal energy market legislation in all Member States and the need to ensure that no Member State or region remains isolated from the European gas and electricity networks after 2015 or sees its energy security jeopardised by lack of appropriate connections; highlights the need to take the social impact into account whileand to ensure that energy prices are affordable by all, while also making sure that energy prices better reflect costs;
Amendment 295 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Is concerned by the delays affecting the completion of the Southern Corridor; stresses the need to achieve energy security through energy diversification and emphasises the potential of a complementary LNG corridor in the East Mediterranean and in the Black Sea region, to serve as a flexible source of energy and an incentive for increased competition within the EU internal energy market;
Amendment 317 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Urges the Member States and the international community to maintain educational institutions capable of producing skilled labour force in the areas of energy safety, security, energy efficiency and waste management;
Amendment 321 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Believes that all types of technologies reducing CO2 emissions will be needed to achieve the ambitious goal of decarbonising the EU's energy sector in particular; it will remain uncertain which technologies will be technically and commercially proven within the required time scale, therefore, flexibility must be preserved in order to allow adaptation to the technological and socio-economic changes that will rise;
Amendment 356 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Believes that unconventional gas hascould have a role to play in the future EU energy mix, and calls on the Commission and the Member States to take the developments surrounding unconventional gas into account when formulating future energy outlook scenarios, including taking into account the impact its extraction might have on the environment and public health;
Amendment 364 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Agrees with the Commission that nuclear energy, used by the majority of Member States, contributes to secure, reliable and competitive electricity generation, lowers system costs and electricity prices as reflected in the scenario analysis;
Amendment 395 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to significantly increase the sums earmarked for energy efficiency measures in the future Multiannual Financial Framework;
Amendment 411 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses the need to ensure the energy security of the EU through alternative sources of energy and to reduce import dependency; highlights, therefore, the emerging importance of the exploration of oil and gas fields in the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea and the Arctic; believes that there is an urgent need to develop an EU policy on oil and gas drilling at sea, including delineation of exclusive economic zones (EEZs) of EU Member States and relevant third countries in accordance with the UNCLOS Convention, to which all EU Member States and the EU as such are signatories;
Amendment 472 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Believes that prices play a crucial role in energy-related investment and energy production; notes that the different Member States' policies to promote renewable energy show both successes and problems; takes the opinion that the recent relatively high prices of fossil fuels promote the development of renewable energy; notes, however, that in some Member States the promotion of renewable energy by means of financial support could lead to high energy prices with an increased risk of energy poverty, loss of industrial competitiveness and rising fiscal burdens;
Amendment 490 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Underlines the importance of research, both at EU and Member State level, for bringing forward new technology developments and advancements in the field of energy, for maintaining EU technology leadership and preventing dependence of technology coming from third countries, such that the energy transition will contribute to the European agenda for growth and jobs;
Amendment 27 #
2012/2099(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the importance of the advantage of using the Structural Funds and the Cohesion Fund for the implementation of information and communication networks needed for the development of a secure and robust smart EU energy grid;
Amendment 10 #
2012/2092(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the TEN-T programme, through investment in high European added value infrastructures, is essential to raise the competitiveness of the EU as a whole, by creating the missing infrastructure and removing bottlenecks within the internal market; and highlights that infrastructure projects also directly contribute to growth by stimulating employment during the building phase; underlines the role of the TEN-T programme for meeting the adaptation to climate change goal by ensuring the future sustainability of the EU transport networks, achieving economic growth and cohesion objectives and objectives relating to completion of the internal market in the transport sector; calls for adequate funding of the TEN-T Executive Agency to be able to cope with preparatory work for the implementation of the Connecting Europe Facility;
Amendment 12 #
2012/2092(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Highlights the importance of developing the transport infrastructure of new Member States in order to establish a single European transport area; calls for the necessary funding to meet the increased needs of the new Member States in terms of transport infrastructure development and the connection of these states’ infrastructures with those of the European Union neighbouring states; calls for the transport infrastructure development needs of new Member States to be reflected accordingly in the 2012 financial year;
Amendment 14 #
2012/2092(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for interoperability between all modes of transport and for the smart use of logistics, as well as for the development of the requisite infrastructure for electric vehicles, as 'decarbonising' the transport sector and making it sustainable will require innovation, new technologies and financial resources;
Amendment 15 #
2012/2092(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the importance of sufficient budgetary allocations to programmes to support the further development of the Single European Sky, Single European Railway Area, Integrated Maritime Policy, electroniclinks with inland waterways, electronic intermodal reservation and ticketing, alternative fuels, renewable energies and urban mobility; reiterates its disappointment on the absence of a budgetary line on tourism and regrets the constant decrease in the road safety budgetary allocation;
Amendment 17 #
2012/2092(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Regrets that the rights of passengers are insufficiently well known and respected and calls for a special budget line to be allocated to promoting and upholding the rights of passengers on all transport modes;
Amendment 60 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the Commission’s new smartphone application, which provides information about passenger rights in several languages and in a format accessible to passengers with disabilities; calls on the Member States and carriers to press ahead with the development and use of similar modern technologies (including SMS and the use of social networks); calls on the public authorities, consumer protection bodies and organisations representing the interests of all passengers to launch similar initiatives;
Amendment 70 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recommends that adequately staffed info points and help desks, which are also well equipped to meet the needs of persons with reduced mobility be set up at places of departure and arrival (airports, railway stations, bus terminals, and ports) and that both carriers and the operators of the above facilities provide more comprehensive assistance to passengers, for example in the event of massive travel disruption;
Amendment 92 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to enable the current law on price transparency and unfair commercial practices to be implemented and enforced effectively, in accordance with Directive 2011/83/EC, and to ensure that the headline price corresponds exactly to the final price and that no unreasonable extra costs (e.g. handling charges or a charge for payment by credit card) are added just before a purchase is made and that all non optional operational costs are included in the tariffs and indicated/distributed with the required information;
Amendment 99 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission to address the proliferation of unfair terms in air carrier contracts such as the unfair requirement that passengers must use the outgoing part of a return ticket in order to be able to use the return part and that they must use all the tickets for a journey in consecutive order;
Amendment 159 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure that airlines respect passenger rights and to ban practices involving the negotiation by airlines with passengers affected by delays or cancellations of parts of their journey of compensation payments below specific statutory EU levels;
Amendment 160 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to consider what action to take should airlines go bankrupt,submit a legislative proposal encompassing suitable measures to protect passengers against the insolvency, bankruptcy or financial losses of airlines or package holiday companies and draws attention in this connection to its resolution of 25 November 2009;:
Amendment 208 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a Urges carriers to take into account the needs of persons with disabilities or reduced mobility in launching new services;
Amendment 41 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Regrets the delays and lack of progress in the voluntary deployment of eCall to date and stresses the importance of all Member States signing the Memorandum of Understanding on the development of a pan-European interoperable eCall service (eCall MoU) in Europe;
Amendment 94 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Urges the Commission to adopt the common specifications for PSAPs within the framework of the ITS Directive by the end of 2012, and to consider proposinge a directive on the implementation of eCall;
Amendment 106 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that a public EU-wide eCall service can coexist with private emergency services, as long as,an alternative to the public system, on the condition that all performance standards are met, both by the public and private services, and regardless of whether a vehicle buyer opts for a private solution, vehicles are equipped with a public eCall service so as to ensure continuity of the service EU-widein all Member States, throughout the lifetime of the vehicle;
Amendment 113 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers it essentialRequests that when a consumer decides to opt for a private emergency call service or is travelling in a country where that service is not offered, the public 112 eCall service should then be automatically available;
Amendment 115 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Invites European businesses to become involved in the development of the necessary eCall system applications, services and infrastructure, in order to stimulate EU-wide innovation;
Amendment 129 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Recalls that the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) and Galileo can contribute significantly to road traffic management and emergency interventions, and this requires an information campaign to promote greater use of the opportunities that this system offers with regard to the eCall application;
Amendment 9 #
2012/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Emphasises the fact that significant differences exist between energy bills, depending on the supplier, with regard to the quantity and quality of information provided to European energy consumers and emphasises that it is essential to provide consumers with timely and adequate information on consumption and pricing so that they can choose the energy supplier they wish;
Amendment 14 #
2012/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Encourages the establishment of a common methodology and a common, comprehensive and easy-to-use format for energy-related bills, with a minimum level of information that suppliers should include when billing, to allow consumers to understand the content of their energy bills anywhere in the EU and thus to use energy more economically and efficiently;
Amendment 16 #
2012/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Draws attention to the importance of measures to increase energy efficiency, especially in the building sector; calls on the Member States to ensure a sufficient number of energy auditors are in place so that the energy audit is accessible to all consumers; calls on the Member States and the Commission, in the future multi- annual financial framework, to ensure resources for the financing of energy efficiency measures in the building sector and, especially, in the housing sector; calls on the Member States and the Commission to develop a legal framework to encourage and ensure the involvement of energy suppliers in implementing measures to increase the energy performance of buildings;
Amendment 26 #
2012/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Urges the Member States to ensure that NRAs have the resources enabling them to monitor and penalise unequal quality of service, and that consumer feedback is taken into account; calls on the Member States to launch information campaigns to make consumers aware of their rights in order to increase their negotiating power in relation to communications service providers;
Amendment 42 #
Amendment 43 #
2012/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses the fact that e-government is especially beneficial for citizens and SMEs from the EU, with advantages due to reduced administrative costs, as citizens and SMEs are often confronted with insurmountable obstacles when operating at a cross-border level in the EU;
Amendment 44 #
2012/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Points out that the major obstacles to cross-border access to public administration e-services relate to the use of electronic signatures and identification and the lack of compatibility of e- government systems at EU level; calls on the Commission to revise its Directive on electronic signatures to ensure their mutual recognition;
Amendment 45 #
2012/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10c. Emphasises the fact that e- government applications should be reviewed, and, if necessary, modified to be also accessible to non-resident users; emphasises the fact that compatibility is necessary at a local, regional and national level, as well as at EU level;
Amendment 46 #
2012/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 d (new)
Paragraph 10 d (new)
10d. Calls on the Member States to use ICT tools to improve transparency and accountability, reduce administrative burdens, improve administrative processes, reduce carbon dioxide emissions, save public resources and to contribute to a more participatory democracy, while at the same time strengthening the level of trust and confidence;
Amendment 47 #
2012/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 e (new)
Paragraph 10 e (new)
10e. Emphasises the fact that national public e-procurement systems should advance in order to facilitate cross-border services, to ensure the realisation of an internal market for services and to fully apply the Services Directive;
Amendment 48 #
2012/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 f (new)
Paragraph 10 f (new)
10f. Regrets the fact that the legislative proposal aimed at ensuring the full accessibility of public sector websites by 2015 has been deferred; welcomes the roadmap for digital inclusion and calls for the implementation of the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) for e-government portals;
Amendment 49 #
2012/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 g (new)
Paragraph 10 g (new)
10g. Draws attention to the fact that it is still difficult for passengers to book and buy tickets for multimodal journeys within the EU and calls on the Commission, Member States and companies in the transport sector to ensure the creation of an integrated multimodal ticketing system by 2015;
Amendment 50 #
2012/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 h (new)
Paragraph 10 h (new)
10h. Welcomes the significant growth of e-commerce and draws attention to consumers’ concerns about transaction security; calls on the Member States and the Commission to strengthen the legislative framework that protects consumers using e-commerce and to develop a framework that promotes the certification of e-commerce websites, financial institutions and public institutions, in terms of security, so that consumers can have confidence when they access these websites;
Amendment 51 #
2012/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 i (new)
Paragraph 10 i (new)
10i. Draws attention to the importance of developing European standards, which is absolutely necessary both for the realisation of the Single Market and for increasing the international competitiveness of the EU; calls on the Commission to ensure easier access to European standards for SMEs and micro- enterprises;
Amendment 52 #
2012/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 j (new)
Paragraph 10 j (new)
10j. Welcomes the initiative on e- invoicing, which aims to transform e- invoicing into the predominant billing method in the EU by 2020, as well as the decision of the Commission to create the European Multi-Stakeholder Forum on eInvoicing (EMSFEI;.
Amendment 53 #
2012/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 k (new)
Paragraph 10 k (new)
10k. Emphasises the substantial benefits offered by e-invoicing (shorter payment periods, fewer errors, more efficient VAT collection, reduction in printing and shipping costs and the integrated processing of commercial activities) and invites industry and European Standardisation Organisations to continue their efforts to promote convergence towards a common data model for e-invoicing;
Amendment 54 #
2012/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 l (new)
Paragraph 10 l (new)
10l. Emphasises the importance of legal certainty, a clear technical environment and open and compatible solutions for e- invoicing, based on legal requirements, commercial operations and common technical standards, in order to facilitate its widespread adoption.
Amendment 70 #
2012/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes the importance of skilled and trained entrepreneurs in facing the challenges of international business; calls on the Commission to promote the ‘Erasmus for yYoung Entrepreneurs’ programme and to look into the possibility of an ‘Erasmus Mundus for entrepreneurs’ to enable talented entrepreneurs to acquire experience in, and to network with, centres of excellence outside the EU; calls on the Commission and the Member States to include young entrepreneurs and industrial policy in the relevant EU policies for the Erasmus for All programme;
Amendment 126 #
2012/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Calls on the Commission to take the necessary measures to make the standards developed by the European standardisation bodies more accessible to SMEs; believes that the use of European standards facilitates the marketing of products and services supplied by SMEs and contributes to their competitiveness;
Amendment 139 #
2012/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure, in the future multiannual financial framework, easier access by SMEs to European funds, an access that should consolidate their access to the Internal Market;
Amendment 7 #
2012/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls for a transition to electronic technologies so that Member States can make things easier for companies by facilitating the storage and communication of data requested by the various administrative offices;
Amendment 10 #
2012/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Regrets that there still are major differences between the Member States concerning compliance with the requirements for satellite navigation systems, and that there continues to be a significant administrative burden in the use of satellite navigation devices, in the absence of Community harmonisation of the technical specifications ofor their use;
Amendment 3 #
2012/2030(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure that sales agreements contain no unjustified discrimination based on nationality or residence;
Amendment 4 #
2012/2030(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 f (new)
Paragraph 1 f (new)
1f. Stresses the costs and risks arising from the fragmentation caused by the coexistence of 27 national legal systems, in particular with regard to consumer rights;
Amendment 5 #
2012/2030(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 g (new)
Paragraph 1 g (new)
1g. Stresses the fact that the level of knowledge and information of operators regarding the rules governing e- commerce and the level of knowledge and information of consumers with regard to their rights are insufficient, particularly in cross-border terms;
Amendment 10 #
2012/2030(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Welcomes the publication of the ‘Digital agenda - Scoreboard 2012’ report and calls on the Commission and Member States to make further investment in the achievement of the following objectives by 2015: 50% of the EU population making online purchases; 20% of the EU population making online cross-border purchases; 33% of SMEs making online sales; proportion of the population which has never used internet reduced to 15%; proportion of the population using internet frequently increased to 75% and 60% in the case of persons with disabilities; 50% of citizens making use of electronic e-government services; doubling of public investment in ICT research and development;
Amendment 18 #
2012/2030(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises the need to create ways of enhancing citizens‘ trust and confidence in the online environment; especially when the protection of their personal data is involved;
Amendment 21 #
2012/2030(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Urges the Member States and the Commission to strengthen the framework regulatory provisions protecting consumers using e-commerce and develop a framework to promote the certification of e-commerce websites and the websites of financial institutions and public bodies, with a view to ensuring security and hence consumer confidence when these sites are accessed;
Amendment 22 #
2012/2030(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for an integrated European market for card, internet and mobile payments which will allow the development of appropriate, efficient, secure and innovative means of payment and will not involve disproportionate and non-cost reflective fees which might undercut or limit the consumer's choice;
Amendment 25 #
2012/2030(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to take measures to improve market integration. Considers that the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) will facilitate pan-European direct credit and debit transfers and provide a basis for the development of new pan-European payment services in accordance with requirements arising from legislation concerning data protection and the confidentiality of communications;
Amendment 36 #
2012/2030(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. In its resolution of 20 April 2012 on a competitive digital single market – e-government as a spearhead, the European Parliament stresses the importance of legal certainty, a clear technical environment and open and interoperable solutions for e-invoicing based on legal requirements, business processes and common technical standards in order to facilitate mass adoption;
Amendment 39 #
2012/2030(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Notes that the major obstacles to cross-border access to the electronic services provided by public administrations are linked to the use of electronic signatures and identification and the non-compatibility of e- government systems at EU level; welcomes the Commission proposal for a regulation on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market;
Amendment 44 #
2012/2030(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Member States to draw up national cyber-incident contingency plans to cope with cyber-disruptions or cyber- attacks with cross-border relevance;
Amendment 47 #
2012/2030(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Emphasises that the internet is increasingly being used on mobile devices and calls for action to ensure increased radio spectrum availability for the mobile internet and for an higher quality of the e- services provided on these mobile devices;
Amendment 51 #
2012/2030(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recognises that high-speed networks are a prerequisite for the development of online services and invites the Member States to further develop national broadband plans and adopt operational plans with concrete measures to implement the targets set in the Digital Agenda; for this purpose underlines the strategic and crucial importance of the instruments proposed by the EC in the Connecting Europe Facility;
Amendment 55 #
2012/2030(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to promote a digital economy and society and ensure the inclusion of rural, isolated and outlying regions in high- speed electronic communications networks;
Amendment 59 #
2012/2030(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to develop information technology training programmes regarding consumer rights, obligations and risks on the internal digital market.
Amendment 89 #
2012/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Reaffirms the fact that EU energy security policy is based on the diversification of sources and routes; emphasises the European added value and importance of the southern gas corridor as a means of enhancing EU security of supply; considers that projects such as the Nabucco gas pipeline, which represents a key priority for the EU, alongside other, smaller projects, such as the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), the Pan-European Oil Pipeline (PEOP), the Interconnection Turkey-Greece-Italy (ITGI) or the Azerbaijan-Georgia- Romania Interconnection (AGRI), highlights the special importance of EU commitments in the Black Sea region, as well as the subsequent need to intensify cooperation between the countries around the Black Sea; requests that the Commission and the Member States, as well as their partners, assist and accelerate the implementation of these projects;
Amendment 92 #
2012/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Emphasises the potential of renewable energy sources in the Black Sea region, as well as in the Danube region, which could make a significant contribution to EU energy security and to sustained economic growth, and urges the Commission and the countries of the Black Sea and Danube region to unlock this potential;
Amendment 104 #
2012/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Welcomes the establishment of the Connecting Europe mechanism that will contribute to the continued development of the internal energy market through better interconnection, will increase security of supply and the possibility for renewable energy to be transported cost- effectively within the territory of the EU; urges the Commission to also use this facility for the improvement of energy interconnection with neighbouring states;
Amendment 121 #
2012/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Considers that the EU must establish mutually beneficial energy partnerships with the key actors in all areas of common interest, including energy security, investments in sustainable development and environmental protection, low-carbon emission technologies, energy efficiency and nuclear security;
Amendment 122 #
2012/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Believes that EU energy partnerships and EU participation in global forums such as the G20 must promote more sustainable energy policies in third countries, while enhancing market transparency, reducing volatility in international markets and contributing to the building of a global energy market that is less vulnerable to shocks and supply interruptions;
Amendment 123 #
2012/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Emphasises the need to strengthen multi-lateral energy cooperation in the Black Sea region, the key principles of which were established by the WTO and the Energy Charter Treaty; supports the full integration of the markets and the regulatory framework based on EU legislation in the areas of energy and the environment and encourages the participation of nations from the wider Black Sea region in the Energy Charter Treaty, as well as the assistance of the EU, EIB and EBRD in modernising the energy infrastructure of the Black Sea region;
Amendment 146 #
2012/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Recalls the fact that the storage of energy and electricity produced from renewable sources and other advanced energy applications requires a series of raw materials, including rare earth minerals, that are hard to obtain at the moment; considers that a coordinated action by the EU and other leaders in the technology field, including the USA and Japan, is required to conduct research into the creation of new raw and substitute materials or the reduction in use of raw materials that are problematic from the point of view of continuous supply, toxicity or pressure on the environment;
Amendment 161 #
2012/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Urges the Commission to develop partnerships with India, Brazil and Argentina in areas of common interest, such as energy policy and aspects associated with regulation, standard setting, research and technological innovation, including the fields of energy from renewable sources, viable biofuels, clean coal, energy efficiency, smart grids and fusion;
Amendment 175 #
2012/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Amendment 13 #
2012/2027(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to develop and publish recommendations and guidance on all European funds and innovative financial instruments which can be used to increase energy efficiency in order to meet the policy objectives of the Union, especially on the growth of energy efficiency;
Amendment 3 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that EU policies and the EU budget should make a substantial contribution to the revitalisation of sustainable growth in the EU and to addressing major societal challenges such as resource scarcity and climate chan, climate change, the relocation of European industry, inadequate funding for health, education and research, and job shortages;
Amendment 9 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Expresses concern at the fact that only 58.5% of women aged between 15 and 64 are in employment, as compared with 70.1% of men aged between 15 and 64. Believes that steps need to be taken to integrate women into the labour market and to reconcile family and working life;
Amendment 10 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stresses that no progress has been made in reducing the number of people living below the poverty threshold, even when they are in employment; considers that people working on a temporary or part time basis are liable, in the long term, to fall into poverty; calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote quality jobs that are well paid and offer secure and decent working conditions;
Amendment 11 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Believes that, in the context of the EU strategy for prolonging active life, too little is being done to help older people acquire IT skills, and urges the Commission and Member States to develop broad-based educational programmes targeting that group;
Amendment 13 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is convinced that the EU budget represents a unique synergetic potential for implementing policies that could not be carried out by the Member States alone; calls for optimal use to be made of existing EU funding by focusing on EU added value, increased economic, social and territorial cohesion, effective streamlining and leveraging effects;
Amendment 15 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasises the need for the Commission and Member States to shape and facilitate the creation of new, high-quality, sustainable jobs through the development in the EU not only of eco-friendly industries and efficient green transport and energy, but also of up-to-date, innovative services;
Amendment 16 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Draws attention to the fact that the EU and the Member States have not invested sufficiently in measures to reduce CO2 emissions or increase energy efficiency in the fields of construction and transport; calls on the Commission to take steps, in cooperation with the Member States, to increase the energy efficiency of buildings, and especially of centralised urban heating and cooling networks and dwellings, and to increase the level of funding allocated for this in 2013;
Amendment 21 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Acknowledges the need to strengthen and coordinate funding in order to implement the EU 2020 strategy; is concerned that the ceilings under Heading 1a within the current financial framework are insufficient to meet the EU’s priority policies in the fields of industrial policy, research and energy;
Amendment 24 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to provide, in conjunction with the Member States, the necessary funding for projects that contribute to achieving the objectives of the Digital Agenda, and especially that of ensuring 100% broadband coverage by 2013;f
Amendment 25 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Commission to ensure a sufficient level of funding in 2013 for research and development relating to specific GNSS applications and services;
Amendment 32 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes the pivotal role of EU flagship programmes such as Horizon 2020, COSME and the Connecting Europe Facility; calls for more substantial resources to be mobilised in order to boost the green economy as a key driver for future competitiveness, industrial development and resilience;
Amendment 41 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Believes it necessary to invest in improving the rural environment and the quality of life in rural areas, and in encouraging the diversification of rural economies;
Amendment 44 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to consider it a priority, with a view to reducing transport pollutant emissions, to invest in developing a pan-European intelligent energy network that can harness energy generated at local and regional level from renewable sources and which helps to develop the necessary infrastructure for the use of electric vehicles;
Amendment 47 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Believes that the EU needs to invest to ensure guaranteed European access to space and orbital infrastructure;
Amendment 50 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that 2013 will be the last year of the current programming period and is concerned by possible cuts in the level of payment appropriations; stresses that it is essential to meet the EU’s commitments to ongoing projects;
Amendment 52 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Continues to firmly oppose the redeployment to the ITER project of funds allocated to FP7 Believes the ITER project to be one of the most important and promising EU projects and calls for other Heading 1 flagship programme necessary funding to be allocated to ensure its success.
Amendment 43 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Stresses the need to develop vocational training programmes in the field of aviation and underlines the importance of cooperation between high- quality instruction and vocational training centres;
Amendment 62 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. AcknowledgesPoints out that the trend of rising energy prices is likely to continue given its link to fuel prices, the impact of climate policy and the investments needed to maintain and modernise energy systems;
Amendment 76 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to take firm measures to increase the European Union's energy security and ensure the diversification of energy supply sources and networks in the EU;
Amendment 111 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that, with a view to reducing energy poverty, vulnerable consumers must be protected and that, to that end, effective mechanisms must be put in place, while distortions of the energy market are avoided;
Amendment 19 #
2012/2004(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop vocational training programmes, including those based on the use of communications and information technology, that are dedicated to businesses providing social services and/or goods and services for a vulnerable population;
Amendment 23 #
2012/2004(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to take the necessary steps to ensure that the standards drawn up by European standardisation bodies become more accessible to social enterprises;
Amendment 451 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 3(2), 3(3), 4(3), 4(4), 6(3), 6(9), 6(10), 8(4), 9(3), 10(5), 11(3), 13(3), 13(4), 14(9), 18(2) and 18(5) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of timefive years from [Office of Publications: please insert the date of the entry into force of this Directive]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than six months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension no later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 126 #
2012/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Each Member StateThe Commission shall agree with the Commission theMember States the common technical protocols used for the update of the European Central Repository by transfer of all safety related information contained in the national databases referred to in Article 6(4).
Amendment 127 #
2012/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Member States and EASA shall participate in an exchange of information by making all safety related information stored in their respective reporting databases available to the competent authorities of the other Member States, EASA and the Commission, through the means of the European Central Repository. Occurrence reports shall be transferred to the European Central Repository within 30a maximum of 15 days after the initial collection of details on the occurrence. Occurrence reports shall be updated whenever necessary with additional safety related information.
Amendment 128 #
2012/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Any entity entrusted with regulating civil aviation safety or with investigating civil aviation accidents and incidents within the Union shall have secure online access to information on occurrences contained in the European Central Repository.
Amendment 135 #
2012/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 8
Article 13 – paragraph 8
8. Information obtained from the analysis of occurrence reports shall be used by Member States to help determine remedial actions to be taken within the State Safety Programme and penalties for failure on the part of the organisation concerned to adopt and implement the necessary additional measures.
Amendment 136 #
2012/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The collaboration shall be carried out by a Network of Aviation Safety Analysts from all the Member States.
Amendment 151 #
2012/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 7(6), 8(5), 11(9) and 17 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of five years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of timean identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 153 #
2012/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 a (new)
Article 24 a (new)
Article 24a Reporting The Commission shall monitor and review the application of this Regulation and submit an overall progress report to the European Parliament and the Council, for the first time by 31 December 2016 and again after two years, regarding the implementation of the Regulation and its contribution to reducing the number of aircraft accidents and related fatalities through the improvement of existing systems, at both national and European level, using lessons learned from previous civil aviation occurrences to correct safety deficiencies and prevent any recurrence thereof. The report shall cover future measures to improve civil aviation safety standards.
Amendment 40 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive shall apply to equipment to be placed on board an EU ship and for which the approval of the flag State administration is required by the international instruments.
Amendment 45 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. In the absence of appropriate international standards developed by the IMO for a specific item of marine equipment, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt, by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 37, harmonised technical specifications and testing standards for that specific item of marine equipment when it is necessary in order to remove an unacceptable threat to safety or to the environment. Those specifications and standards shall apply on an interim basis and until such time as the IMO has adopted appropriate standards.
Amendment 47 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. The wheel mark shall be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly to the product or to its data plate. Where that is not possible or not warranted on account of the nature of the product, it shall be affixed to the packaging and to the accompanying documents.
Amendment 50 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The wheel mark may be supplemented or replaced bywith an appropriate and reliable form of electronic tag. In such case, Articles 9 and 10 shall apply, as appropriate, mutatis mutandi.
Amendment 52 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 7
Article 12 – paragraph 7
7. Manufacturers shall indicate their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the address at which they can be contacted on the product or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying the product. The address must indicate a single point at which the manufacturer can be contacted.
Amendment 76 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 37 – paragraph 2
Article 37 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 8, 11, 29 and 36 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this Directive period of five years from the date of entry into force of this Directive. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of identical duration unless the European Parliament or Council opposes such an extension not later than 3 months before the end of each period.
Amendment 30 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 3 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – point d a (new)
the social impact and the impact on economic development;
Amendment 68 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 10
Article 1 – point 10
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
the social impact of the project and in particular the jobs created as a result;
Amendment 69 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 11
Article 1 – point 11
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a (new)
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 12b, concerning the detailing and not the supplementation of the selection criteria listed in Annex III and the information referred to in Annexes II.A and IV, in order to adapt them to scientific and technical progress.
Amendment 70 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 12b – paragraph 2 (new)
Article 12b – paragraph 2 (new)
The delegation of power referred to in Article 12a shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of timeperiod of five years from the [OPOCE please introduce date of the entry into force of this Directive]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 77 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – point 2
Annex 1 – point 2
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex III –paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Annex III –paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
the social impact of the project and in particular the number of jobs created;
Amendment 78 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – point 2
Annex 1 – point 2
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex III – paragraph 3 – point b
Annex III – paragraph 3 – point b
the nature of the impact, including the social impact and in particular the number of jobs created;
Amendment 85 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2 – subpoint a
Article 1 – point 2 – subpoint a
Directive 98/70/EC
Article 7b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 7b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The greenhouse gas emission saving from the use of biofuels taken into account for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1 shall be at least 60 % for biofuels produced in installations starting operation after 1st July 20148. An installation is “in operation” if the physical production of biofuels has taken place.
Amendment 95 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3 – subpoint a
Article 1 – point 3 – subpoint a
Directive 98/70/CE
Article 7d – paragraph 6
Article 7d – paragraph 6
Amendment 144 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 5 – subpoint a
Article 2 – point 5 – subpoint a
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The greenhouse gas emission saving from the use of biofuels and bioliquids taken into account for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1 shall be at least 60 % for biofuels and bioliquids produced in installations starting operation after 1st July 20148. An installation is “in operation” if the physical production of biofuels or bioliquids has taken place.
Amendment 147 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 5 – subpoint a
Article 2 – point 5 – subpoint a
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
In the case of installations that were in operation on or before 1st of July 2014, for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1, biofuels and bioliquids shall achieve a greenhouse gas emission saving of at least 35% until 31 December 2017 and at least 450% from 1 January 2018
Amendment 162 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – point 2 – point a
Directiva 98/70/CE
Article 7b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 7b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The greenhouse gas emission saving from the use of biofuels taken into account for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1 shall be at least 60 % for biofuels produced in installations starting operation after 1st July 20148. An installation is “in operation” if the physical production of biofuels has taken place.
Amendment 178 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 1 – point 3 – point a
Directiva 98/70/CE
Article 7d–paragraph 6
Article 7d–paragraph 6
Amendment 258 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 5 – point a
Article 2 – point 5 – point a
Directiva 98/70/CE
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The greenhouse gas emission saving from the use of biofuels and bioliquids taken into account for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1 shall be at least 60 % for biofuels and bioliquids produced in installations starting operation after 1st July 20148. An installation is “in operation” if the physical production of biofuels has taken place.
Amendment 265 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 5 – point a
Article 2 – point 5 – point a
Directiva 2009/28/CE
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
In the case of installations that were in operation on or before 1st of July 2014, for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1, biofuels and bioliquids shall achieve a greenhouse gas emission saving of at least 35% until 31 December 2017 and at least 450% from 1 January 2018.
Amendment 5 #
2012/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Article 10(4) of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC3 does not specify how volumes of greenhouse gas emission allowances to be auctioned are to be distributed over the trading period whereas Article 9 of that Directive, inter alia, specifies that the Community-wide quantity of allowances to be issued each year starting in 2013 should decrease in a linear manner beginning from the mid-point of the period from 2008 to 2012. The quantity should decrease by a linear factor of 1,74 % compared to the average annual total quantity of allowances issued by Member States, in accordance with the Commission Decisions on their national allocation plans for the period from 2008 to 2012.
Amendment 7 #
2012/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) Recital 13 of Directive 2009/29/EC specifies the purpose of the linear factor set out in Article 9 of Directive 2003/87/EC which is to ensure that the emissions trading system delivers gradual and predictable reductions of emissions over time and that the Community scheme contributes cost-effectively to achieving the commitment of the Community to an overall reduction in emissions of at least 20 % by 2020.
Amendment 12 #
2012/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) For the purposes of legal certainty and market predictability, it should be clarified that, in order to ensure an orderly functioning of the market, the Commission is able in exceptional circumstances to adapt the auction timetable pursuantclarification, a reference to Article 9 of Directive 2003/87/EC should be added to Article 10(4) of that Directive 2003/87/EC.
Amendment 27 #
2012/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision – amending act
Article 1
Article 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The Commissregulation shall, where appropriate, adapt the timetable for each period so as to ensure an orderly functioning of the market be in accordance with other provisions of this Directive, namely the provisions set out in Article 9.
Amendment 69 #
2012/0192(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 1 a (new)
- the rights of the subject to physical and mental integrity, to privacy and to the protection of personal data in accordance with applicable Union legislation are safeguarded;
Amendment 137 #
2012/0192(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
1. Informed consent for each trial shall be written, dated and signed and given freely by the subject or his or her legal representative after having been duly informed of the nature, significance, implications and risks of the clinical trial. It shall be appropriately documented. Where the subject is unable to write, oral consent in the presence of at least one impartial witnwitness who represents the subject's interests may be given in exceptional cases. The subject or his or her legal representative shall be provided with a copy of the document by which informed consent has been given.
Amendment 160 #
2012/0192(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 78 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
Article 78 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
- protecting personal data in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001applicable Union legislation;
Amendment 164 #
2012/0192(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 78 – paragraph 5
Article 78 – paragraph 5
5. No personal data of subjects shall be publicly accessible and such data shall be protected in accordance with applicable Union legislation.
Amendment 28 #
2012/0191(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 510/2011
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 4
(4) Article 4, Article 8(4)(b) and (c), Article 9 and Article 10(1)(a) and (c) shall not apply to a manufacturer which is responsible together with all of its connected undertakings for less than 510 000 new light commercial vehicles registered in the EU in the previous calendar year.’
Amendment 33 #
2012/0191(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 510/2011
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Article 4, Article 8(4)(b) and (c), Article 9 and Article 10(1)(a) and (c) shall not apply to a manufacturer which is responsible together with all of its connected undertakings for less than 510 000 new light commercial vehicles registered in the EU in the previous calendar year.
Amendment 41 #
2012/0191(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 4Regulation (EU) No 510/2011
Article 1 – point 4Regulation (EU) No 510/2011
Article 13
Amendment 43 #
2012/0191(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) No 510/2011
Article 13
Article 13
Amendment 50 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 443/2009
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 4
4. Article 4, Article 8(4)(b) and (c), Article 9 and Article 10(1)(a) and (c) shall not apply to a manufacturer which is responsible together with all of its connected undertakings for less than 5000 new passenger cars registered in the EU in the previous calendar year.
Amendment 56 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 443/2009
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Articolul 4, articolul 8 alineatul (4) literele (b) și (c)Article 4, Article 8(4)(b) and (c), Article 9 and Article 10(1)(a) and (c) shall not apply to a manufacturer which is responsible together with all of its connected undertakings for less than 5000 new passenger cars registered in the EU in the previous calendar year.’
Amendment 66 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 443/2009
Article 5 a (new) – paragraph 1
Article 5 a (new) – paragraph 1
In calculating the average specific emissions of CO2, each new passenger car with specific emissions of CO2 of less than 350 g CO2/km shall be counted as 1.3 passenger cars in the period from 2020 to 2023 and as 1 passenger car from 2024 onwards.
Amendment 67 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 443/2009
Article 5a – paragraph 1
Article 5a – paragraph 1
1. In calculating the average specific emissions of CO2, each new passenger car with specific emissions of CO2 of less than 350 g CO2/km shall be counted as 1.3 passenger cars in the period from 2020 to 2023 and as 1 passenger car from 2024 onwards.
Amendment 74 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 7 – point c
Article 1 – point 7 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 443/2009
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – second subparagraph – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – second subparagraph – point c
Amendment 77 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 10
Article 1 – point 10
Regulation (EC) No 443/2009
Article 13
Article 13
Amendment 81 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 7 – point c
Article 1 – point 7 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 443/2009
Article 11 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Article 11 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Amendment 87 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
Regulation (EC) No 443/2009
Article 14 a – paragraph 2
Article 14 a – paragraph 2
The power to adapt delegated acts referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 8(9), Article 11(8), the third subparagraph of Article 13(2) and Article 13(7), shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period period of five years from [the date of entry into force of this Regulation].
Amendment 92 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 10
Article 1 – point 10
Regulation (EC) No 443/2009
Article 13
Article 13
Amendment 111 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
Regulation (EC) No 443/2009
Article 14a – paragraph 2
Article 14a – paragraph 2
2. The power to adapt delegated acts referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 8(9), Article 11(8), the third subparagraph of Article 13(2) and Article 13(7), shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period period of five years from [the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. The Commission shall submit a report in respect of the delegation of power at the latest nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be automatically extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension at the latest three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 112 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
Regulation (EC) No 443/2009
Article 14a – paragraph 3
Article 14a – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of power referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 8(9), Article 11(8), the third subparagraph of Article 13(2) and Article 13(7) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the .Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. (affects Romanian version only)
Amendment 113 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
5. A delegated act adopted (5) A delegated act adopted pursuant to the pursuant to the second second subparagraph of Article 8(9), subparagraph of Article 8(9), Article 11(8), the third subparagraph of Article 13(2) and Article 13(7) shall enter Article 11(8), the third subparagraph of Article 13(2) and into force only if no objection has been Article 13(7) shall enter into force expressed either by the European only if no objection has been Parliament or by the Council within a expressed either by the European period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of Council or if, before the expiry of that notification of that act to the period, the European Parliament and the European Parliament and the Council have both informed Council or if, before the expiry of the Commission that they will not object. that period, the European That period shall be extended by Parliament and the Council have two months at the initiative of the both informed the Commission European Parliament or of the Council. that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the (affects Romanian version only) Council.
Amendment 120 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 13
Article 1 – point 13
Regulation (EC) No 443/2009
Annex I – point 1 – point c
Annex I – point 1 – point c
a = 0,0333457.
Amendment 24 #
2012/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Article 21 shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time [from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.] period of five years [from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.] The Commission shall submit a report on the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of identical duration unless the European Parliament or Council opposes such an extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 151 #
2012/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Article 21 shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time [from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.] period of five years [from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.] The Commission shall present a report on the delegation of power no later than nine months before the end of that five year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 10 #
2012/0185(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) To reduce administrative burdens and ease the exchange of information between Member States, vehicle related information should be kept in national electronic registers.
Amendment 11 #
2012/0185(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph -1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph -1 a (new)
Directive 1999/37/EC
Recital 9
Recital 9
-1a. Recital 9 shall be replaced by the following: "(9) Whereas, in order to facilitate those checks specifically intended to combat fraud and the illegal trade in stolen vehicles, it is appropriate to establish close cooperation between Member States, based on an effective exchange of information, by creating and connecting national electronic databases;"
Amendment 22 #
2012/0185(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 1999/37/EC
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
The delegation of power referred to in Article 6 shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this Regulation period of five years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 23 #
2012/0185(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 a (new) Directive 1999/37/EC
Article 1 – point 6 a (new) Directive 1999/37/EC
6a. Article 9 shall be replaced by the following: "Member States shall assist one another in the implementation of this Directive. They may exchange information at bilateral or multilateral level in particular so as to check, before any registration of a vehicle, the latter's legal status, where necessary in the Member State in which it was previously registered. Such checking shall in particular involve the use of an electronic network connecting national electronic databases. These databases shall be interconnected and made available to other Member States, by 31 December 2016;"
Amendment 44 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Motor vehicles and their trailers shall periodically be tested in accordance with this Regulation in the Member State where they are registeredanywhere in the Union.
Amendment 49 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
– Vehicles of categories L1e, L2e, L3e, L4e, L5e, L6e and L7e: four years after the date on which the vehicle was first registered, then two years and thereafter annually;
Amendment 52 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
– Vehicles of category M1, N1 and O2: four years after the date on which the vehicle was first registered, then two years and thereafter annually;.
Amendment 57 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. In the case where a vehicle of categories M1 or N1 reaches a mileage of 160 000 km on the first roadworthiness test after the vehicle was first registered, it shall be subject to a roadworthiness test thereafter annuallyevery two years.
Amendment 58 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – indent 3
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – indent 3
Amendment 76 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Article 17 shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time from [the date of entry into force of this Regulation] period of five years from [the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. The Commission shall present a report on the delegation of power no later than nine months before the end of that five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of identical duration unless the European Parliament or Council opposes such an extension not later than 3 months before the end of each period.
Amendment 169 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Motor vehicles and their trailers shall periodically be tested in accordance with this Regulation in the Member State where they are registeredanywhere in the European Union.
Amendment 193 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
– Vehicles of categories L1e, L2e, L3e, L4e, L5e, L6e and L7e: four years after the date on which the vehicle was first registered, then two years and thereafter annually;
Amendment 203 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
– Vehicles of category M1, N1 and O2: four years after the date on which the vehicle was first registered, then two years and thereafter annually;
Amendment 220 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. In the case where a vehicle of categories M1 or N1 reaches a mileage of 160 000 km on the first roadworthiness test after the vehicle was first registered, it shall be subject to a roadworthiness test thereafter annuallyonce every two years or every 60 000 km.
Amendment 229 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – indent 3
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – indent 3
Amendment 307 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Article 17 shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time from [the date of entry into force of this Regulation] period of five years from [the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. The Commission shall present a report on the delegation of power no later than nine months before the end of that five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of identical duration unless the European Parliament or Council opposes such an extension not later than 3 months before the end of each period.
Amendment 273 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Collecting societies shall accept rightholders as members if they fulfil the membership requirements. They may only refuse a request for membership on the basis of objective criteria. Collecting societies may not refuse to grant membership to rightholders on the basis of criteria relating to residence, establishment, age or nationality. These criteria shall be included in the statute or the membership terms of the collecting society and shall be made publicly available.
Amendment 303 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point d a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point d a (new)
(d a) to approve any acquisition of immovable property by the collecting society;
Amendment 306 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point d b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point d b (new)
(d b) to approve the setting-up of subsidiaries, acquisitions of other entities, acquisitions of shares or rights in other entities, mergers and alliances;
Amendment 309 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point d c (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point d c (new)
(d c) to approve the taking-out of loans, granting of loans and provision of security or guarantee for loans.
Amendment 318 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Any restriction on the right of the members of the collecting societyve management organisation to participate and to exercise voting rights at the general meeting shall be fair and proportionate and be based on the following criteria:prohibited.
Amendment 320 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Amendment 321 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Amendment 324 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 335 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Amendment 337 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 339 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 341 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 351 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – title
Article 9 – title
Obligations of the persons who effectively manage the business of the collecting society and those exercising the supervisory function
Amendment 353 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that the persons who effectively manage the business of a collecting society and, its directors, with the exception of the director and the persons exercising the supervisory function, design procedures so as to avoid conflicts of interest. The collecting society shall have procedures to identify, manage, monitor and disclose conflicts of interest in order to prevent them from adversely affecting the interests of members of the society.
Amendment 357 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Collecting societies shall publish these statements on their website.
Amendment 361 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. The collecting society shall not be allowed to use rights revenue and any income derived from its investment for its own account, save that it may deduct its management fees, which may not exceed 15% of the income collected.
Amendment 368 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that agreements governing the relationship of the collecting society with its members and rightholders shall specify deductions applicable to the rights revenue referred to in point (e) of Article 16. Agreements shall be concluded on the basis of a framework contract which shall be published on the collecting society's website and which shall specifically and transparently set out the deductions applicable to the rights revenue referred to in point (e) of Article 16.
Amendment 376 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that the collecting society regularly and diligently distributes and pays amounts due to all rightholders it represents. The collecting society shall carry out such distribution and payments as quickly as possible and no later than 126 months from the end of the financial year in which the rights revenue was collected, unless objective reasons related in particular to reporting by users, the identification of rights, rightholders or to the matching of information on works and other subject matter with rightholders prevent the collecting society from respecting this deadline. The collecting society shall carry out such distribution and payments accurately, ensuring equal treatment of all categories of rightholders.
Amendment 394 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that a collecting society does not discriminate between its members and any rightholders whose rights it manages under a representation agreement, in particular with respect to applicable tariffs, management fees, and the conditions for the collection of the rights revenue and distribution of the amounts due to rightholders, and the deductions applicable to the rights revenue referred to in point (e) of Article 16.
Amendment 444 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) the information provided in accordance with Article 17;
Amendment 458 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) a list of representation agreements it has entered into, including information on other collecting societies involved, the repertoire represented and the territorial scope covered by any such agreement, and the information provided in accordance with Article 17.
Amendment 469 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) rules on deductions from rights revenue for purposes other thanincluding management fees, includingand deductions for the purposes of social, cultural and educational services;
Amendment 498 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) for each online music service provider, amounts collected for the rightholder, deductions made, and amounts distributed by the collecting society, with a breakdown per Member State for which the collecting society has granted licences for online rights in musical works.
Amendment 536 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 41 – paragraph 1
Article 41 – paragraph 1
By [53 years after the end of the transposition period (date)], the Commission shall assess the application of this Directive and report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the application of this Directive, including its impact on the development of cross-border services and on cultural diversity, and, if necessary, on the need to review it. The Commission shall submit its report accompanied, if appropriate, by a legislative proposal.
Amendment 539 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – point 1 – point g a (new)
Annex 1 – point 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) the information referred to in Article 17;
Amendment 540 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – point 2 – point c – point ii
Annex 1 – point 2 – point c – point ii
(ii) total amount paid to rightholders, with a breakdown per category of rights managed and type of use and per Member State;
Amendment 139 #
2012/0146(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 30
Article 3 – point 30
(30) ‘qualified certificate for website authentication’ means an attestation which makes it possible to authenticate a website and links the website to the person to whom the certificate is issued, which is issued by a qualified trust service provider and meets the requirements laid down in Annex IV;Concerns Romanian version only)
Amendment 207 #
2012/0146(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. A trust service provider shall be liable for any direct damage caused to any natural or legal person due to failure to comply with the obligations laid down in Article 15(1), unless the trust service provider can prove that he has not acted negligently.
Amendment 212 #
2012/0146(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. A qualified trust service provider shall be liable for any direct damage caused to any natural or legal person due to failure to meet the requirements laid down in this Regulation, in particular in Article 19, unless the qualified trust service provider can prove that he has not acted negligently.
Amendment 233 #
2012/0146(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall designate an appropriate body established in their territory or, upon mutual agreement, in another Member State a European supervisory body under the responsibility of the designating Member State(s). Supervisory bodies shall be given all supervisory and investigatory powers that are necessary for the exercise of their tasks.
Amendment 236 #
2012/0146(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
2. A qualified electronic signature which has associated a qualified electronic time stamp shall have the equivalent legal effect of a handwritten signature.
Amendment 237 #
2012/0146(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) monitoring trust service providers established in the territory of the designating Member State(s) to ensure that they fulfil the requirements laid down in Article 15;
Amendment 241 #
2012/0146(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) undertaking supervision of qualified trust service providers established in the territory of the designating Member State(s) and of the qualified trust services they provide in order to ensure that they and the qualified trust services provided by them meet the applicable requirements laid down in this Regulation;
Amendment 331 #
2012/0146(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
If the verification is not concluded within one month, the supervisory body shall inform the qualified trust service provider specifying the reasons of the delay and the period by which the verification shall be concluded. If the trust service provider has submitted the relevant documentation, the verification shall be concluded within a maximum period of nine months from the date of notification.
Amendment 335 #
2012/0146(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4
Article 17 – paragraph 4
Amendment 357 #
2012/0146(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
2. A qualified electronic signature which has associated a qualified electronic time stamp shall have the equivalent legal effect of a handwritten signature.
Amendment 415 #
2012/0146(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) it is signed using an advanced electronic signature or an advanced electronic seal of the qualified trust service provider, or by some equivalent method.
Amendment 430 #
2012/0146(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 2
Article 38 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 8(3), 13(5), 15(5), 165(5), 18(5), 20(6), 21(4), 23(3), 25(2), 27(2), 28(6), 29(4), 30(2), 31, 35(3) and 37(3) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from the entry into force of this Regulation period of five years from the entry into force of this Regulation. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than six months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 436 #
2012/0146(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40
Article 40
The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the application of this Regulation. The first report shall be submitted no later than fourtwo years after the entry into force of this Regulation. Subsequent reports shall be submitted every fourtwo years thereafter.
Amendment 447 #
2012/0146(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point c
Annex IV – point c
(c) a set of data unambiguously representing the natural or legal person to whom the certificate is issued, including at least name and registration number as the case may be, as stated in the official records;
Amendment 33 #
2012/0082(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1a) An application to register a vehicle registered in another Member State may not be refused for the only reason that the deadline specified in Article 4(1) has elapsed.
Amendment 36 #
2012/0082(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) it is effectively and permanently established on itsthe territory of a Member State;
Amendment 45 #
2012/0082(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Amendment 32 #
2012/0074(NLE)
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that all laboratories analysing samples of water intended for human consumption have a system of analytical quality control. They shall ensure that that system is subject to occasionalperiodic checks by an independent controller approved by the competent authority for that purpose.
Amendment 36 #
2012/0074(NLE)
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Where a failure to comply with the parametric values laid down in accordance with Article 5 occurs, the Member State shall assess whether the failure poses a risk to human health. In the event that there is such a risk, the Member State shall take remedial action to restore the quality of the water. The Member State shall also implement ‘polluter pays’ measures.
Amendment 39 #
2012/0074(NLE)
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. Where the risk to human health cannot be regarded as trivial, the Member State shall ensure that consumers are notified. Member States shall ensure that the public are supplied with uncontaminated water.
Amendment 43 #
2012/0074(NLE)
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10a Review The Commission shall evaluate the regulation by 1 January 2017 at the latest, in the light of the experience acquired and the progress made in its implementation, and shall bring forward any necessary proposals.
Amendment 10 #
2012/0049(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 106/2008
Article 13
Article 13
Before the Parties to the Agreement discuss its renewal in accordance with Article XIV, paragraph 2 thereof the Commission shall evaluate the effectiveness of the Energy Star programme in improving the energy efficiency of office equipment, in creating new jobs and in providing market opportunities for manufacturers, and asses alternative policy options such as those provided by Union legislation, notably Directive 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EC. The results of such an evaluation and assessment shall be reported to the European Parliament and to the Council at least two years before the expiry of the Agreement.
Amendment 166 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
Having regard to the Charter of Fundamental rights of the European Union, and in particular Article 7 and 8 thereof,
Amendment 167 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1 b (new)
Citation 1 b (new)
Having regard to the European Convention of Human Rights and in particular Article 8 thereof,
Amendment 174 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The objectives and principles of Directive 95/46/EC remain sound, but it has not prevented fragmentation in the way data protection is implemented across the Union, legal uncertainty and a widespread public perception that there are significant risks for the protection of individuals associated notably with online activity. Differences in the level of protection of the rights and freedoms of individuals, notably to the right to the protection of personal data, with regard to the processing of personal data afforded in the Member States may prevent the free flow of personal data throughout the Union and may create legal uncertainty regarding the respect of the fundamental rights to privacy and data protection. These differences may therefore constitute an obstacle to the pursuit of economic activities at the level of the Union, distort competition and impede authorities in the discharge of their responsibilities under Union law. This difference in levels of protection is due to the existence of differences in the implementation and application of Directive 95/46/EC.
Amendment 194 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) When using online services, individuals may be associated with online identifiers provided by their devices, applications, tools and protocols, such as Internet Protocol addresses or cookie identifiers. This may leave traces which, combined with unique identifiers and other information received by the servers, may be used to create profiles of the individuals and identify them. It follows that identification numbers, location data, online identifiers or other specific factors as such needmay not necessarily be considered as personal data in all circumstancesonly if the information processed can not be used to single out the individual.
Amendment 197 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Consent should be given explicitly by any appropriate method enabling a freely given specific and informed indication of the data subject's wishes, either by a statement or by a clear affirmative action by the data subject, ensuring that individuals are aware that they give their consent to the processing of personal data, including by ticking a box when visiting an Internet website or by any other statement or conduct which clearly indicates in this context the data subject's acceptance of the proposed processing of their personal data. Silence or inactivityInformed consent should be facilitated insofar as possible by user-friendly information about the types of processing to be carried out. Silence, mere use of a service, or inactivity such as not unticking pre-ticked boxes, should therefore not constitute consent. Consent should cover all processing activities carried out for the same purpose or purposes. If the data subject's consent is to be given following an electronic request, the request must be clear, concise and not unnecessarily disruptive to the use of the service for which it is provided.
Amendment 209 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) Where processing is based on the data subject's consent, the controller should have the burden of proving that the data subject has given the consent to the processing operation. In particular in the context of a written declaration on another matter, safeguards should ensure that the data subject is aware that and to what extent consent is given. To comply with the principle of data minimisation, this burden of proof should not be understood neither as requiring positive identification of data subjects unless necessary nor as causing more data to be processed than otherwise have been the case.
Amendment 212 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) In order to ensure free consent, it should be clarified that consent does not provide a valid legal ground where the individual has no genuine and free choice and is subsequently not able to refuse or withdraw consent without detriment. Consent should also not provide a legal basis for data processing when the data subject has no access to different equivalent services. Default settings such as pre-ticked boxes, silence, or the simple use of a service do not imply consent. Consent can only be obtained for processing that is lawful and thus not excessive in relation to the purpose. Disproportional data processing cannot be legitimised though obtaining consent.
Amendment 216 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Consent should not provide a valid legal ground for the processing of personal data, where there is a clear imbalance between the data subject and the controller. This is especially the case where the data subject is in a situation of dependence from the controller, among others, where personal data are processed by the employer of employees’ personal data in the employment context, or where a controller has a substantial market power with respect to certain products or services and where these products or services are offered on condition of consent to the processing of personal data, or where a unilateral and nonessential change in terms of service gives a data subject no option other than accept the change or abandon an online resource in which they have invested significant time. Where the controller is a public authority, there would be an imbalance only in the specific data processing operations where the public authority can impose an obligation by virtue of its relevant public powers and the consent cannot be deemed as freely given, taking into account the interest of the data subject.
Amendment 219 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36 a (new)
Recital 36 a (new)
(36a) These tasks carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority include the processing of personal data necessary for the management and functioning of those authorities.
Amendment 221 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) The legitimate interests of a controller may provide a legal basis for processing, provided that the interests or the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject are not overriding. This would need careful assessment in particular where the data subject is a child, given that children deserve specific protection. The data subject should have the right to object the processing, on grounds relating to their particular situation and free of charge. To ensure transparency, the controller should be obliged to explicitly inform the data subject on the legitimate interests pursued and on the right to object, and also be obliged to document these legitimate interests. Given that it is for the legislator to provide by law the legal basis for public authorities to process data, this legal ground should not apply for the processing by public authorities in the performance of their tasks.
Amendment 224 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) The processing of personal data for other purposes should be only allowed where the processing is compatible with those purposes for which the data have been initially collected, in particular where the processing is necessary for historical, statistical or scientific research purposes. Where the other purpose is not compatible with the initial one for which the data are collected, the controller should obtain the consent of the data subject for this other purpose or should base the processing on another legitimate ground for lawful processing, in particular where provided by Union law or the law of the Member State to which the controller is subject. In any case, the application of the principles set out by this Regulation and in particular the information of the data subject on those other purposes should be ensured.
Amendment 228 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) Personal data which are, by their nature, particularly sensitive and vulnerable in relation to fundamental rights or privacy, deserve specific protection. Such data should not be processed, unless the data subject gives his explicit and informed consent. However, derogations from this prohibition should be explicitly provided for in respect of specific needs, in particular where the processing is carried out in the course of legitimate activities by certain associations or foundations the purpose of which is to permit the exercise of fundamental freedoms.
Amendment 231 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
Recital 45
(45) If the data processed by a controller do not permit the controller to identify a natural person, the data controller should not be obliged to acquire additional information in order to identify the data subject for the sole purpose of complying with any provision of this Regulation. In case of a request for access, the controller should be entitled to ask the data subject for further information to enable the data controller to locate the personal data which that person seeks. The data controller shall not invoke a possible lack of information to refuse a request of access, when this information can be provided by the data subject to enable such access.
Amendment 242 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55
Recital 55
(55) To further strengthen the control over their own data and their right of access, data subjects should have the right, where personal data are processed by electronic means and in a structured and commonly used format, to obtain a copy of the data concerning them also in commonly used electronic format, to obtain, free of charge, a copy of the data concerning them also in an electronic, interoperable and structured format which is commonly used. The data subject should also be allowed to transmit those data, which they have provided, from one automated application, such as a social network, into another one. This should apply where the data subject providedProviders of information society services should not make the transfer of those data to the automated processing system, based on their consent or in the performance of a contramandatory for the provision of their services. Social networks should be encouraged as much as possible to store data in a way which permits efficient data portability for data subjects.
Amendment 255 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 63
Recital 63
(63) Where a controller not established in the Union is processing personal data of data subjects residing in the Union whose processing activities are related to the offering of goods or services to such data subjects, or to the monitoring their behaviour, the controller should designate a representative, unless the controller is established in a third country ensuring an adequate level of protection, or the controller is a small or medium sized enterprisen enterprise processing data on a small number of data subjects or a public authority or body or where the controller is only occasionally offering goods or services to such data subjects. The representative should act on behalf of the controller and may be addressed by any supervisory authority.
Amendment 261 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 67
Recital 67
(67) A personal data breach may, if not addressed in an adequate and timely manner, result in substantial economic loss and social harm, including identity fraud, to the individual concerned. Therefore, as soon as the controller becomes aware that such a breach has occurred, the controller should notify the breach to the supervisory authority without undue delay and, where feasible, within 724 hours. Where this cannot achieved within 724 hours, an explanation of the reasons for the delay should accompany the notification. The individuals whose personal data could be adversely affected by the breach should be notified without undue delay in order to allow them to take the necessary precautions. A breach should be considered as adversely affecting the personal data or privacy of a data subject where it could result in, for example, identity theft or fraud, physical harm, significant humiliation or damage to reputation. The notification should describe the nature of the personal data breach as well as recommendations as well as recommendations for the individual concerned to mitigate potential adverse effects. Notifications to data subjects should be made as soon as reasonably feasible, and in close cooperation with the supervisory authority and respecting guidance provided by it or other relevant authorities (e.g. law enforcement authorities). For example, the chance for data subjects to mitigate an immediate risk of harm would call for a prompt notification of data subjects whereas the need to implement appropriate measures against continuing or similar data breaches may justify a longer delay.
Amendment 269 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 79
Recital 79
(79) ThisFor a transitional period of [5 years] after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Regulation is without prejudice to international agreements concluded between the Union and third countries regulating the transfer of personal data including appropriate safeguards for the data subjects. During the transitional period all international agreements concluded between the Union and third countries regulating the transfer of personal data including appropriate safeguards for the data subjects shall be revised in order to align them to this Regulation. .
Amendment 313 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 314 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) by a natural person without any gainful interest in the course of its own exclusively personal or household activity;and thus without any connection with a professional or commercial activity, in the course of its own exclusively personal or household activity, bearing in mind that publishing data to an indefinite number of individuals, for example through the internet, could not be described as a purely personal or household activity.
Amendment 364 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the data subject has given explicit and informed consent to the processing of their personal data for one or more specific purposes;
Amendment 382 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Processing of personal data for direct marketing for commercial purposes shall be lawful only if the data subject has given prior consent to the processing of their personal data for such marketing.
Amendment 387 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Amendment 388 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Amendment 389 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Amendment 391 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Article 6 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 86 for the purpose of further specifying the EDPB should set up a list of criteria to be met for the legitimate interest to be a valid legal ground for processing acconrditions referred to inng to point (f) of paragraph 1 for various sectors and data processing situations, including as regard, including examples of cases twhe processing of personal data related to a chilre this ground can be used.
Amendment 394 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The freely given specific, informed and explicit consent of the data subject for the processing of his/her personal data cannot be differentiated or categorised according to the type of the personal data in question.
Amendment 406 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Amendment 411 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The processing of personal data, revealing race or ethnic origin, political opinions, religion or beliefs, trade-union membership, and the processing of genetic data or data concerning health or sex life or criminal convictions, including offences and matters which have not lead to conviction, or related security measures shall be prohibited.
Amendment 420 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point j
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point j
(j) processing of data relating to criminal convictions or related security measures is carried out either under the control of official authority or when the processing is necessary for compliance with a legal or regulatory obligation to which a controller is subject, or for the performance of a task carried out for important public interest reasons, and in so far as authorised by Union law or Member State law providing for adequate safeguards. A complete register of criminal convictions shall be kept only under the control of official authority.
Amendment 426 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 86 for the purpose of further specifying theEuropean Data Protection Board shall be entrusted with the task of issuing the recommendations regarding criteria, conditions and appropriate safeguards for the processing of thetection of special categories of personal data referred to in paragraph 1 and the exemptions laid down inin accordance with paragraph 2.
Amendment 451 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) the existence of certain processing operation which have a particular impact on individuals as well as the consequences of such processing on individuals;
Amendment 452 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) the right to lodge a complaint to the supervisory authority and the contact details of the supervisory authority and the procedures to lodge such complaints;
Amendment 458 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. Where the personal data are not collected from the data subject, the controller shall inform the data subject, in addition to the information referred to in paragraph 1, from which source the personal data originate. This would include data sourced from a third party illegally and passed on to the controller.
Amendment 461 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – point b
Amendment 470 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) the right to lodge a complaint to the supervisory authority and the contact details of the supervisory authority and the procedures to lodge such complaints;
Amendment 475 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. The data subject shall have the right to obtain from the controller communication of the personal data undergoing processing. Where the data subject makes the request in electronic form, the information shall be provided in electronic form, unless otherwise requested by the data subject. The controller shall verify the identity for data subject requesting access to data within the limits of Art. 5-10 of the present Regulation.
Amendment 505 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. TWithout prejudice to the obligation in Article 5(e) to delete data when they are no longer necessary, the data subject shall have the right, where personal data are processed by electronic means and in a structured and commonly used format, to obtain, by request, from the controller a copy of data undergoing processing in an electronic and structured format which is commonly used and allows for further use by the data subject.
Amendment 508 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. Where the data subject has provided the personal data and the processing is based on consent or on a contract, the data subject shall have the right to transmit those personal data and any other information provided by the data subject or related to the data subject and retained by an automated processing system, into another one, in an electronic format which is commonly used, without hindrance from the controller from whom the personal data are withdrawn.
Amendment 516 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. The data subject shall have the right to object, on grounds relating to their particular situation, at any time to the processing of personal data which is based on points (d), (e) and (f) of Article 6(1), unless the controller demonstrates compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject.
Amendment 539 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) is carried out in the course of the entering into, or performance of, a contract, where the request for the entering into or the performance of the contract, lodged by the data subject , has been satisfied or where suitable measures to safeguard the data subject's legitimate interests have been adduced, such as arrangements allowing him to put his point of view or the right to obtain human intervention; or
Amendment 563 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) other public interests of the Union or of a Member State, in particular an important economic or financial interest of the Union or of a Member State, including monetary, budgetary and taxation matters and the protection of market stability and integrity;
Amendment 568 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The restrictions applied to the processing performed by private controllers for law enforcement purposes should not force them to retain data in addition to those strictly necessary for the original purpose pursued nor to change their IT architecture.
Amendment 577 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) implementing a control management system, including the assignment of responsibilities, training of staff and adequate instructions;
Amendment 588 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Any regular report of the activities of the controller shall contain a description of the policies and measures referred to in Article 22(1).
Amendment 622 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) take account of the principle of data protection by design;
Amendment 668 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. The controller and the processor shall, following an evaluation of the risks, take the measures referred to in paragraph 1 to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction or accidental loss and to prevent any unlawful forms of processing, in particular any unauthorised disclosure, dissemination or access, or alteration of personal data. In particular, the controller shall adopt an information security management including, where appropriate, the implementation of an information security policy specific to the data processing performed.
Amendment 673 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1
Article 31 – paragraph 1
1. In the case of a personal data breach, the controller shall without undue delay and, where feasible, not later than 724 hours after having become aware of it, notify the personal data breach to the supervisory authority. The notification to the supervisory authority shall be accompanied by a reasoned justification in cases where it is not made within 724 hours.
Amendment 682 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. When the personal data breach is likely to adversely affect the protection of the personal data or privacy of the data subject, the controller shall, after the notification referred to in Article 31, communicate the personal data breach to the data subject without undue delay. A breach should be considered as adversely affecting the personal data or privacy of a data subject where it could result in, for example, identity theft or fraud, physical harm, significant humiliation or damage to reputation.
Amendment 685 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2
Article 32 – paragraph 2
2. The communication to the data subject referred to in paragraph 1 shall be comprehensive, clear and understandable by any individual and shall describe the nature of the personal data breach and contain at least the information and the recommendations provided for in points (b), (c) and (cd) of Article 31(3).
Amendment 743 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 7
Article 35 – paragraph 7
7. The controller or the processor shall designate a data protection officer for a period of at least two yearsgiven term period of his choosing. The data protection officer may be reappointed for further terms. During their term of office, the data protection officer may only be dismissed, if the data protection officer no longer fulfils the conditions required for the performance of their duties as the company management sees fit.
Amendment 747 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1
Article 36 – paragraph 1
1. The controller or the processor shall ensure that the data protection officer is given access to all information relevant, and to premises necessary to perform his duties and is properly and in a timely manner involved in all issues which relate to the protection of personal data.
Amendment 754 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to raise awareness, to inform and advise the controller or the processor of their obligations pursuant to this Regulation and to document this activity and the responses received;
Amendment 764 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1
Article 40 – paragraph 1
Any transfer of personal data which are undergoing processing or are intended for processing after transfer to a third country or to an international organisation may only take place if,shall be prohibited unless subject to the other provisions of this Regulation, the conditions laid down in this Chapter are complied with by the controller and processor, including for onward transfers of personal data from the third country or an international organisation to another third country or to another international organisation.
Amendment 765 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 40 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Not later than [5 years] after the entry into force of this Regulation, any international agreement shall be revised in order to align with the Regulation.
Amendment 806 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 6
Article 47 – paragraph 6
6. Each Member State shall ensure that the supervisory authority has its own staff, selected on the basis of the experience and skills required to perform their duties notably in the area of protection of personal data, which shall be appointed by and be subject to the direction of the head of the supervisory authority.
Amendment 855 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 75 – paragraph 2
Article 75 – paragraph 2
2. Proceedings against a controller or a processor shall be brought before the courts of the Member State where the controller or processor has an establishment. Alternatively, such proceedings may be brought before the courts of the Member State where the data subject has its habitual residence, unless the controller is a public authority acting in the exercise of its public powers. The derogation does not apply to a public authority of a third country.
Amendment 877 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 80 – paragraph 1
Article 80 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall provide for exemptions or derogations from the provisions on the general principles in Chapter II, the rights of the data subject in Chapter III, on controller and processor in Chapter IV, on the transfer of personal data to third countries and international organisations in Chapter V, the independent supervisory authorities in Chapter VI and on co-operation and consistency in Chapter VII for the processing of personal data carried out solely for journalistic purposes or the purpose of artistic or literary expressionwhenever this is necessary in order to reconcile the right to the protection of personal data with the rules governing freedom of expression.
Amendment 883 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Within the limits ofout prejudice to this Regulation and in accordance with point (h) of Article 9(2), processing of personal data concerning health must be on the basis of Union law or Member State law which shall provide for suitable and specific measures to safeguard the data subject's legitimate interests, and be necessary for:
Amendment 887 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 82 – paragraph 1
Article 82 – paragraph 1
1. Within the limits ofout prejudice to this Regulation, Member States may adopt by law specific rules regulating the processing of employees‘ personal data in the employment context, in particular for the purposes of the recruitment, the performance of the contract of employment, including discharge of obligations laid down by law or by collective agreements, management, planning and organisation of work, health and safety at work, and for the purposes of the exercise and enjoyment, on an individual or collective basis, of rights and benefits related to employment, and for the purpose of the termination of the employment relationship.
Amendment 892 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 83 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 83 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Within the limits ofout prejudice to this Regulation, personal data may be processed for historical, statistical or scientific research purposes only if:
Amendment 910 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 1
Article 84 – paragraph 1
1. Within the limits ofout prejudice to this Regulation, Member States may adopt specific rules to set out the investigative powers by the supervisory authorities laid down in Article 53(2) in relation to controllers or processors that are subjects under national law or rules established by national competent bodies to an obligation of professional secrecy or other equivalent obligations of secrecy, where this is necessary and proportionate to reconcile the right of the protection of personal data with the obligation of secrecy. These rules shall only apply with regard to personal data which the controller or processor has received from or has obtained in an activity covered by this obligation of secrecy.
Amendment 1114 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. The controller shall provide any information and any communication relating to the processing of personal data to the data subject in an intelligible form, using clear and plain language, adapted to the data subject, in particular for any information addressed specifically to a child, which according to this Regulation he is obliged to provide access to, to the data subject in an intelligible form, which can be understood by an average informed, attentive and understanding average consumer.
Amendment 4 #
2011/2313(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the growing need to promote the emergence of legal and attractive on- line supply and encourage innovation and hence the essential flexibility of new methods of distribution in order to allow the emergence of new business model; stresses that these legal and attractive on- line offers should be based on a comprehensive, EU-level approach, with all interested parties involved; the aim of this new legal on-line supply should be to encourage artistic creation and protect the interests of creators, but equally, to ensure the widest possible access of the public to the on-line distribution of audiovisual works in the EU;
Amendment 28 #
2011/2313(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Recalls the rapid growth in the volume of user-created content on the internet and the contribution this makes to creativity; recognises that the value of this sector is permanently increasing; notes that the exchange of information is a prerequisite for this and that this fact should be taken into account; recalls, in this context, that although copyright protection stimulates investment and content production, some carefully analysed exceptions are equally essential to ensure access to knowledge, creation and innovation;
Amendment 31 #
2011/2313(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Stresses the fact that the Commission report on the application of Directive 2001/29/EC established differences in implementation in the Member States of the provisions of Articles 5, 6 and 8, leading to different interpretations and decisions from the courts of Member States; recalls that these have become part of the specific body of case law;
Amendment 32 #
2011/2313(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Requests the Commission to continue the rigorous monitoring of the application of Directive 2001/29/EC and the periodic reporting of findings to the European Parliament and Council;
Amendment 33 #
2011/2313(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Invites the Commission to revise Directive 2001/29/EC, after consulting all the relevant stakeholders, in such a way that the provisions of Articles 5, 6 and 8 are worded more precisely, with a view to ensuring the harmonisation at Community level of the legal framework for copyright protection in the information society;
Amendment 12 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that various estimates of shale gas resources in Europe have been made, including by the US Energy Information Administration; recognises that, although these estimates are, by their very nature, imprecise, they point to the existence of a large indigenous energy resource; notes that most of Europe’s oil shale reserves are concentrated in Estonia and that other sources of uncpoints out that these estimates are imprecise, and that there is insufficient data on the dangers arising from shale gas exploration and oil shale; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the safety of European citizens and the health of the environvmentional oil have yet to be explored in Europe on a wider scale are not impaired by the exploitation of alternative resources;
Amendment 18 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that policy-makers would benefit from more exact data to enable them to make informed choices; agrees, therefore, with the European Council that Europe’s potential for sustainable extraction and use of shale gas and oil shale resources should be assessed and mapped; welcomes the assessments made by Member States andcalls on the Member States to carry out impact studies on the impact of these operations on the environment and the local communities; encourages them Member States to continue this work, and asks the Commission to contribute to determining the level of available shale gas reserves in the Union by assembling results from Member States’ assessments and available results from exploration projects with a view to analysing and assessing the economic and environmental viability and the impact on the local communities of domestic shale gas production;
Amendment 35 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission, in the face of gas market evolution and the growth of hub-based pricing in Europe, to address, at the next meeting of the EU-–US Energy Council, the potential impact of worldwide shale gas development on the LNG markeenvironment and on the lifting of possible restrictions to global LNG tradesafety of the population;
Amendment 45 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Observes that consumption of natural gas is on the rise; recognises, therefore, the crucial role of worldwide shale gas production in ensuring energy security and diversity in the long term, including in Europe; is aware that domestic production of shale gas willcan contribute to security of supply, bearing in mind Member States’ dependence on natural gas imports from third countries; stresses, however, that it is crucial to adopt other security-of-supply measures and policies, and to protect the environment and the local communities close to these operations, such as improving energy efficiency, ensuring sufficient gas storage facilities, diversifying gas supplies and transit routes and building reliable partnerships with supplier, transit and consumer countries;
Amendment 53 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that a fully-functioning, interconnected and integrated internal EU energy market is also essential, including with a view to taking full advantage of possible shale gas production in the EU which should not adversely affect the environment and the local communities close to this type of operation; calls on the Commission and the Member States to pursue this objective vigorously, in particular by ensuring a smooth transition to the requirements of the EU third energy package, with a view to harmonising European markets by 2014;
Amendment 64 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is of the view that developing shale gas in the EU will help achieve the EU’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80-– 95% by 2050 compared to 1990 levels, which is the basis of the Energy Roadmap for 2050;
Amendment 71 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Agrees with the Commission that gas will be critical for the transformation of the energy system, as stated in the above- mentioned Roadmap, since it represents a quick and cost-efficient way of reducing reliance on other, dirtier fossil fuels, thereby lowering greenhouse gas emissions; believes that shale gas could, as a ‘bridge fuel’, play a critical role in this, particularly in those Member States that use large amounts of coal in power generation should the impact studies conclude that these operations do not adversely affect the environment, particularly groundwater, nor the local communities close to these operations;
Amendment 84 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Remarks also that certain forms of renewable energy –— for example, wind power –— are not constant and need to be backed up by a reliable and flexible energy source; expresses the view that natural gas – including shale gas – could serve that purpose; recognises, however, that without carbon capture and storage (CCS), gas may, in the long term, be limited to such a back-up and balancing role;
Amendment 89 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission, in line with the EU Energy Roadmap 2050 strategy, to evaluate the impact of andeconomic and environmental impact and the impact on the local human communities as well as the prospects for unconventional gas in the EU, whilst recognising that the extent of unconventional gas use in the EU will ultimately be decided by the market;
Amendment 106 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines the importance of supporting the development of the shale gas industry by carrying out in-depth studies on the impact of these operations on the environment and on the local human communities, and, should these impact studies be favourable, by establishing the necessary infrastructure, particularly in terms of pipelines and roads;
Amendment 115 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to evaluate the possible economic benefits of shale gas, including employment opportunities, as well as the impact of these operations on the environment and on the local human communities;
Amendment 122 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that the EU’s energy and climate policy needs to recognise and tackle the potential investment barriers to shale gas development in the EU, should the in-depth impact studies prove that there is no negative impact on the environment and on the local communities;
Amendment 139 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Member States to ensure they put in place the necessary administrative and monitoring resources for the development of shale gas activities, including the carrying out of impact studies on the effects of these operations on the environment and on the local human communities;
Amendment 149 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Notes that the current licensing procedure for shale gas exploration is regulated by general mining or hydrocarbon legislation; expresses the view that the regulatory framework in the EU for early exploration is adequateshould be adapted to the particular conditions of this type of operation;
Amendment 153 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses the importance of fully consulting the public, particularly in the context of the introduction of a new approach in gas exploration; points out that, in certain Member States, there is a lack of public consultation in the authorisation phase; calls on the Member States to evaluate their legislation to see whether proper account is taken of this aspectinclude, in this aspect, the obligation of a public consultation process in the legislation relevant to the licensing of shale gas exploration;
Amendment 159 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the modifications to the legal framework necessary for the licensing of shale gas exploration requires an obligatory approval from the local authorities affected;
Amendment 170 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Is well aware that public attitudes to shale gas development vary between the Member States; calls for better public information relating to shale gas operations and supports the creation of portals providing access to a wide range of public information on shale gas operations, as well as their possible impact on the environment and on the local human communities; urges companies that intend to extracting shale gas in the EU to provide, prior to drilling, full information on their activities, including public disclosure of the chemicals they intend to use in hydraulic fracturing;
Amendment 180 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Notes that it is particularly important for EU shale gas operators to engage and build strong relationships with local communities at every stage of their operations, given that the EU has a higher population density than the USA and landowners in Europe do not own underground resources and so do not benefit directly from extraction, as in the USA; calls on shale gas companies to ensure local communities benefit from shale gas development and hold insurance and financial guarantees to cover eventual damages should there be a negative impact on the environment and on the local human communities;
Amendment 199 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Underlines the importance of operatorsCalls for the establishment of an obligation to reclaiming and restoringe the land used and conducting post-operational monitoring on completion of their activities;
Amendment 220 #
2011/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Recalls that the ‘polluter pays’ principle would apply to shale gas operations and that companies would bexploiting shale gas are liable for any damage they might cause;
Amendment 4 #
2011/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Regrets that, in spite of the action taken to combat biodiversity loss, in the EU only 17% of habitats and species and 11% of key ecosystems protected under EU legislation are in a favourable state;
Amendment 23 #
2011/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls for the Biodiversity Information System for Europe (BISE) web portal to be available in all the official EU languages in order to contribute to data and information sharing;
Amendment 25 #
2011/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls for both the Commission and Member States to consider presenting a timetable, as part of specific measures, for mapping and assessing ecosystem services in Europe, which will enable targeted, efficient measures to be taken to halt the degradation of biodiversity and ecosystem services;
Amendment 32 #
2011/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. In view of the fact that, due to industrial and agricultural activities, as well as climate change, potable water has become a scarce resource, calls on the Commission and Member States to adopt an EU strategy and an action plan for the protection and efficient use of potable water by 30 June 2012;
Amendment 8 #
2011/2297(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that water management has direct effects on human health, energy production, agriculture and food security, and efficient water management is a fundamental prerequisite for poverty reduction;
Amendment 27 #
2011/2297(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the importance of the availability of water resources for EU industrial policy; calls on the Member States to ensure the necessary investment in the purification and recycling of waste water processes in order to maintain and improve water quality;
Amendment 28 #
2011/2297(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Stresses the importance of the transfer of knowledge and technology relating to water conservation, water collection, irrigation techniques, groundwater management and waste water treatment;
Amendment 11 #
2011/2288(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Considers that Europe can maintain long term investment attractiveness only on the basis of developing the competitiveness of all the regions of the European Union, investing in skills, innovation capacity and promoting adaptability;
Amendment 20 #
2011/2288(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Requests the Commission and the Member States to apply “The European eGovernment Action Plan”, through which they can provide eGovernment services, for companies also, more efficiently and at a lower cost, both on a local and a cross-border level.
Amendment 65 #
2011/2288(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Emphasises the importance of European standards for the realisation of the internal market and for the attractiveness of investments in the EU, as well as the harmonisation of European standards with international standards.
Amendment 67 #
2011/2288(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Welcomes the emblematic initiatives of “an integrated industrial policy for the globalisation era”, “A Union of Innovation” and “A resource-efficient Europe” – emblematic initiatives of the Europe 2020 strategy, which will contribute to the growth of the attractiveness of investing in Europe, create jobs in the EU territory and maintain the competitiveness of the EU at an international level.
Amendment 19 #
2011/2284(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Emphasises the importance of information security standards and protocols and welcomes the 2011 mandating of CEN, CENELEC and ETSI to establish security standards; the list of priorities for the review of existing security standards (first stage) is aimed at standards on the protection of critical infrastructure such as the security of citizens, aviation security, border security, basic infrastructure and utilities security, the restoration of security and safety in crisis situations;
Amendment 32 #
2011/2284(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Member States to set up national cyber-security contingency plans, which should include key elements such as relevant contact points and provisions on assistance, containment and repair in the event of cyber-disruptions or -attacks with regional, national or cross-border relevance; notes that the Member States should also put in place appropriate coordinating mechanisms/structures at national level, which would help to ensure better coordination among competent national authorities and make their actions more coherent;
Amendment 33 #
2011/2284(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Emphasises that an inter-operative cross-border European system of ‘e-Governance’ is an integral part of the critical infrastructure of the European Union; requests that the necessary measures be implemented to ensure data protection and the protection of citizens’ privacy and to reduce vulnerability to cyber attacks to a minimum;
Amendment 46 #
2011/2284(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Welcomes the adoption of the ‘Open Data’ package and considers that this presents new opportunities both for Member State governments and for the private sector, and especially for SMEs; draws attention to the fact that the ‘Open Data’ package is a catalyst and an opportunity both for the development of ‘cloud computing’, and also for the reuse of data generated by the public sector (with the exception of personal data);
Amendment 56 #
2011/2284(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Welcomes the establishment of the European Cloud Computing Partnership as well as the Commission’s commitment to develop European Cloud Computing Strategy by the end of July 2012; requests that the Commission ensure that this Strategy is flanked by an action plan to guarantee that the EU will become pro- active in cloud computing; believes that this action plan should focus on: respect for fundamental human rights, the right to privacy and the protection of personal data; a public-private partnership for the development of the EU ‘Cloud’; standards, certification, data protection, interoperability and legal certainty; data ownership, responsibility for data security and governance; guidelines and standard models for Service Level agreements and End User agreements; the necessary financial resources;
Amendment 4 #
2011/2238(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Draws attention to the sound management of financial resources and emphasises the SJU’s importance to the Single European Sky;
Amendment 1 #
2011/2229(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Takes the view that it is extremely important to optimise the use of budget resources at a time of financial crisis and urges the Commission and the Agency to analyse and establish the real budgetary requirements with regard to the carrying- out of all the tasks assigned to the Agency;
Amendment 3 #
2011/2224(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the importance of transparency in procurement and staff selection procedures;
Amendment 1 #
2011/2223(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes that the Agency’s budget for the 2010 financial year amounted to EUR 50 100 000, compared with EUR 53 300 000 for the previous financial year;
Amendment 2 #
2011/2223(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Draws attention to the new tasks awarded to the Agency in the proposal for a regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002; calls on the Commission to increase the resources allocated to the Agency and on the Agency to manage those resources soundly so as properly to fulfil the new responsibilities entrusted to it on the basis of Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002;
Amendment 6 #
2011/2201(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the Commission’s proposals in relation to the TEN-T and the relevant financial instrument (known as the ‘Connecting Europe Facility’), stresses the European added value of improved use of funding, and endorses its budgetary commitments, which are commensurate with the objectives of the new proposal;
Amendment 11 #
2011/2201(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the take-up rate for payment appropriations for the Egnos and Galileo programmes, which consolidated the progress made in 2009; emphasises the importance of these programmes forinvestment in this sector, which has a knock-on effect on all EU policies and, in particular, on the logistics and, sustainable transport sectorsand transport safety sectors; calls on the Commission to ensure that adequate funding is also provided in the future for Egnos and Galileo research and development;
Amendment 46 #
2011/2196(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to take a balanced approach in future revisions of aviation guidelines in order to provide for a socially and economically viable development of regional air services, taking into consideration the development of the infrastructure needed to ensure intermodality;
Amendment 51 #
2011/2196(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines that regional airports are becoming more and more important for charter airlines as well as for low cost carriers; stresses that the main rationale today for charter airlines is as long-haul operators to holiday destinations, with an inferior seat pitch and in-flight service compared with scheduled legacy airlines, often from regional airports that cannot support a scheduled service and flying beyond the competitive reach of low-cost airlines with their short-haul aircraft;
Amendment 53 #
2011/2196(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Highlights the fact that the imposition of a tax on a per-aircraft basis could result in airlines focusing on routes with a high load factor, to the detriment of thinner routes serving regional airports;
Amendment 54 #
2011/2196(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Recalls that narrow-body aircraft are favoured on short-haul routes, especially where network carriers are feeding hubs from regional airports and by low-cost carriers (LCCs);
Amendment 91 #
2011/2196(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Regrets that regional airports situated away from urban centres are often not adequately connected to the transport network on the ground and encourages local and regional authorities to come forward with plans for sustainable mobility that establish an efficient logistics chain; proposes that an exchange of good practice be organised in the field of links between regional airports and urban centres;
Amendment 99 #
2011/2196(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes the need for better integration between modes of transport, as well as the fact that traffic share must be determined by the market, provided that the market functions equitably from the standpoint of the environment and intermodality, including through the full externalisation of all internal costs; urges the Commission to come forward with a communication encouraging industry to develop multi- modal through ticketing between the rail, road and air sectors; points to the fact that schemes of this kind are already in operation, such as the ‘rail, coach and fly’ tickets being offered by certain carriers in Germany;
Amendment 113 #
2011/2196(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that the cost of implementing security measures at smaller regional airports is proportionally higher than at major airports, which benefit from economies of scale; believes, in this connection, that costs should be more evenly shared between passengers, airports and general taxationlocal, regional and national authorities;
Amendment 132 #
2011/2196(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Strongly believes that major regional airports with consistent year-round traffic should be included in the extended TEN-T Core Network, especially those with high- volume connectivity with third countries and intra-European traffic and those regional airports which can serve to relieve bottlenecks;
Amendment 15 #
2011/2195(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that particular attention should be paid to the integration of the ORs into the digital single market; considers that wireless technologies, including satellite, could provide the citizens of the ORs with immediate ubiquitous access to broadband internet; requests the Commission and Member States to ensure that all citizens of the ORs will have access to broadband internet by 2013.
Amendment 20 #
2011/2195(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. considers that the development of cross-border eGovernment services will contribute to the integration of the ORs into the internal market of the EU.
Amendment 6 #
2011/2194(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Draws attention to the fact that every year the EU discards recyclable waste such as paper, glass, plastic, aluminium and steel, to the value of EUR 5.25 billion, while by recycling this waste the annual production of 148 million tonnes of CO2 could be avoided;
Amendment 7 #
2011/2194(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Emphasises the fact that better urban waste management would avoid the production of 92 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 in comparison with 1995, and that 500 000 jobs could be created in Europe if Member States recycled 70% of the waste they produce;
Amendment 8 #
2011/2194(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Considers that the EU will have to offer more support to research, innovation and development activities in order to ensure in the medium term an increase in the availability and performance of the technology which is necessary for a more efficient use of resources, increased energy efficiency and maintaining competitiveness in the EU.
Amendment 9 #
2011/2194(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop within the next Research Framework Programme, a research and innovation programme targeting new materials and resources which could in the future replace the existing raw materials having a supply deficit.
Amendment 10 #
2011/2194(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. Emphasises the need to invest in the recycling of raw materials and rare earths, since the mining, refinery and recycling of rare earths can have serious consequences for the environment unless managed appropriately.
Amendment 11 #
2011/2194(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 f (new)
Paragraph 1 f (new)
1f. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote the 'ecological economy' globally, integrating environmental, social and economic aspects such as the reduction of poverty;
Amendment 25 #
2011/2194(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Considering that, due to factors including climate change, drinking water has become a deficient resource, calls on the Commission and the Member States to adopt, by 30 June 2012, a new EU strategy and an action plan for protecting drinking water and using it efficiently.
Amendment 28 #
2011/2194(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Points out that the new White Paper 'Roadmap to a Single European Transport Area – Towards a competitive and resource efficient transport system' provides that the granting of Regional Development Fund and Cohesion Fund monies should be conditional on cities and regions producing a valid audit certificate, issued independently and confirming their performance in terms of urban mobility and sustainability; calls on the Commission and the Member States to support local authorities in drawing up plans and audit reports for urban mobility which would combine land-use planning, pricing systems, efficient public transport services and an infrastructure for non- motorised modes, as well as the charging/ refuelling of non-polluting vehicles (all these elements);
Amendment 32 #
2011/2194(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. With a view to implementing pollution reduction strategies in the urban environment, calls on the Commission and the Member States to examine the possibility of creating a European support framework for the progressive implementation of urban mobility plans in European cities, establishing procedures and financial support mechanisms at European level for preparing urban mobility audits as well as urban mobility plans, and setting up a European Urban Mobility Scoreboard.
Amendment 5 #
2011/2181(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission and Member States also to take account of the size and turnover of European undertakings when establishing measures in the field of corporate governance;
Amendment 14 #
2011/2181(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that it is absolutely necessary that the functions of CEO and Chair of the Board be defined and split, and definedt least in the case of undertakings with more than 50 employees and with a turnover of more than EUR 1 million;
Amendment 23 #
2011/2181(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Supports the requirement for public disclosure on diversity policy and the introduction of a minimum gender balance of 1/3for women’s presence on boards to be increased to 30% by 2015 and 40% by 2020;
Amendment 30 #
2011/2181(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that the number of board seats held by board members should be limited to two at any one time, and that the inclusion of ‘grey directors’ should be phased out;
Amendment 33 #
2011/2181(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that risk management should be at the heart of CG and should be listed as a major director’s responsibility of the director and the board;
Amendment 2 #
2011/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- having regard to the Decision No 922/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 on interoperability solutions for European public administrations (ISA),
Amendment 14 #
2011/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Reaffirms that eGovernment empowers European citizens and make public administration more transparent and accountable;
Amendment 25 #
2011/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Considers that e-signature interoperability from the eGovernment perspective has legal aspects (use of electronic signature in the public sector – article 3.7 of the eSignature Directive, relationship Signature – Authentication, Supervision – Accreditation dilemma, national perspective, security levels and signature qualifications) as well as technical aspects (identifiers in certificates, signature type, signature format, signature validation); is of the opinion that for the evolution of applications to a European e-signature full interoperability service, for signature validation purposes, the most significant recommendation is to set-up a Federation of Validation Authorities (FVA) that acts between National Validation Authorities (NVA) of states1; __________________ 1 IDABC- Preliminary Study on Mutual Recognition of eSignatures for eGovernment applications, 2007
Amendment 33 #
2011/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the contribution of the IDA, IDABCD and ISA programmes and CIP large-scale pilots2 as well as the ePractice forum in designing and implementing cross-border interoperable solutions; Calls on Commission and Member States to ensure long-term sustainability of these actions;
Amendment 34 #
2011/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes and supports the ‘Connecting Europe Facility’ (CEF) proposal, which allocates almost €9.2 billion to support investment in fast and very fast broadband networks and pan- European digital services; CEF will provide grants to build infrastructure needed to roll-out e-ID, e-identification, e- Government, e-Procurement, e-health, e- Justice and customs-related services and will serve to ensure interoperability and meet the costs of running the infrastructure at European level, linking up Member States' infrastructures;
Amendment 41 #
2011/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Regrets that the legislative proposal aiming to ensure that public-sector websites are fully accessible by 2015 is delayed; welcomes the Roadmap for digital inclusion and calls for implementation of the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI), including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) for eGovernment portals, as well as the availability and affordability of customized terminals, tailored for disabled persons;
Amendment 50 #
2011/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44 a (new)
Paragraph 44 a (new)
44a. Recognises the contribution and the overarching role played by the ISA programme in defining, promoting and supporting the implementation of interoperability solutions and frameworks for European public administrations, in achieving synergies and promoting re-use of infrastructure, digital services and software solutions and in translating public administrations interoperability requirements into specifications and standards for digital services and calls for an increase of financial allocations for the interoperability solutions between EU public administrations (ISA programme) for 2014-2020;
Amendment 52 #
2011/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44 b (new)
Paragraph 44 b (new)
44b. Stresses that the European eGovernment Action Plan 2011-2015 represents a unique opportunity to modernise and reduce the cost of European and national public administrations, enabling them to fully exploit the potential of further European integration and to foster growth, innovation, mobility for citizens and professional opportunities for businesses, especially for SMEs, as well as public participation in policy making; underlines the importance of public-private partnerships and the role of the private sector in providing innovative solutions, applications and services for the development of UE interoperable e- Government infrastructure and in leveraging available resources;
Amendment 53 #
2011/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 a (new)
Paragraph 45 a (new)
45a. Welcomes the priority given by the Swedish, Spanish, Polish and Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU to the eGovernment and Digital Market issues and underlines the positive contribution of the Malmo, Poznan and Madrid eGovernment conferences; considers that 2012-2013 is a crucial period for the cross-border interoperability of eGovernment services and, therefore, is looking forward with interest to the proceedings and conclusions of Copenhagen eGovernment Conference to be organised in March 2012;
Amendment 15 #
2011/2177(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 2 – point 1 (new)
(1) Stresses that there is a tendency to use information and communication technologies to achieve political, economic and military supremacy, including through offensive capabilities, as in the case of ‘cyber-warfare’ and ‘cyber-terrorism’; calls on the Commission and Member States to cooperate with one another to ensure cyber-security, as an integral facet of the defence sector;
Amendment 34 #
2011/2177(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the need for cooperation in the field of research and technological development and calls on the Commission and Member States to step up efforts to invest in research and the development of advanced technologies;
Amendment 11 #
2011/2176(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. NotStresses that, to ensure the high quality of court decisions, it will be essential for judges to have the necessary qualifications and receive continuous training, and calls on the Member States and the Commission to take appropriate measures;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Draws attention to the importance of the eastern partnership in terns of ensuring the EU's energy supplies; in the light of the creation of new interconnections and pipelines in the gas sector, new interconnections and networks in the electricity sector, new infrastructures and terminals for LNG and new electrical power stations (using fossil fuels or renewable energy sources or based on nuclear projects), stresses the need to establish market rules and transparent and fair conditions for energy transit and trading, so as to ensure a stable future for investment; emphasises that such rules and conditions should promote high standards of environmental protection, democratic participation and health and safety;
Amendment 8 #
2011/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Amendment 10 #
2011/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Welcomes the accession of Ukraine and Moldova to the Treaty establishing the Energy Community, in view of its potentially vital role in terms of ensuring the achievement of the EU's energy security objectives and contributing to security for those countries;
Amendment 26 #
2011/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the need for crossborder cooperation in the Danube region, given its status as European gateway to the western Balkans, as well as the role of the EU strategy for the Danube region as regards improving neighbourhood relations in central and south-eastern Europe, given its significant contribution in terms of value added to EU policy for eastern Europe, and thus being an excellent means for the entire Union to boost political and economic cooperation in the Balkans and therefore contribute to extending and consolidating the process of European integration in the region;
Amendment 46 #
2011/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Amendment 53 #
2011/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Is aware of the achievements of the BSI (Black Sea Interconnection) project in terms of the creation of a regional research and education network in the wider Black Sea region, as well as its links with GEANT, and calls on the Commission to continue its support for research projects in the Black Sea region such as HP-SEE, SEE-GRID, SCENE, CAREN and BSRN;
Amendment 18 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission, in its review of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004, also to take into consideration the review of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006, in the interests of simplifying EU legislation, and to bring forward a single consolidated regulation on the rights of all air passengers which also covers the specific rights of disabled persons and PRM;
Amendment 32 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Emphasises the part to be played by the Air Passenger Rights Consultative Group, to which the stakeholders can provide information in respect of the review of the regulation, and stresses the role of that Consultative Group in promoting discussions and cooperation between EBs, consumer associations and airline companies with a view to developing and disseminating best practices in the field of the application of air passenger rights legislation;
Amendment 34 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that information detailing passengers’ rights should be communicated to passengers both by air carriers, at boarding, and by tour operators, when reserving and/or issuing tickets, in a simple, appropriate and understandable way and throughout the key stages of the journey, starting from when the passenger is considering whether to book a ticket;
Amendment 72 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Consumers must be fully protected against the insolvency, bankruptcy or financial losses of package holiday companies;
Amendment 75 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to ensure effective implementation and enforcement of the existing legislation on price transparency and to requiin order to ensure that the advertised price is a fair reflection of the final price and that all non-optional operational costs are included in the tariffs and indicated/distributed with the required information;
Amendment 94 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to address the proliferation of unfair terms in air carrier contracts such as the non-transferability of tickets and the unfair requirement that passengers must use the outgoing part of a return ticket in order to be able to use the return part and that they must use all the tickets for a journey in consecutive order;
Amendment 115 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to incorporatebear in mind, alongside the definitions of the relevant concepts, which are often subject to conflicting interpretations, the European Court of Justice’s interpretations of various definitions and terms, in particular the notion of ‘extraordinary circumstances’ and rules for compensation, in any upcoming revision of the Regulation;
Amendment 126 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Emphasises that the upcoming revision of the Regulation should also define the body responsible for informing a package travel passenger in good time of any alterations to service, as the contract is between the passenger and a tour operator and not directly with an air carrier;
Amendment 142 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Calls for airports to provide a more comprehensive response to the issue of the quality of baggage handling services;
Amendment 160 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Considers that the airline company practice of contacting air passengers who have been subject to significant delays and securing their agreement to reduce the amount of compensation payable should be prohibited;
Amendment 175 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Emphasises that the information formats and booking process must be fully accessible, that PRM and persons with disabilities should be able to communicate their assistance needs at the same time as booking their ticket and that a confirmation of the assistance notification should be provided to the passenger and forwarded to the air carrier;
Amendment 192 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Amendment 8 #
2011/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that Galileo and EGNOS are instrumental in the creation of a Single European Sky and for the further development of safe and cost -effective air traffic management in Europe, and therefore calls for setting an ambitious and firm timetable, along with stable financing forof research and innovation, which will ensure technological progress and the growth of industrial capacity, and also for facilitation of SME access to financing, with a view to implementing both programmes as a precondition for a timely launch of the Single European Sky, the latter being a vital strategic step towards furthering European integration and strengthening the European common market;
Amendment 9 #
2011/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Draws attention to the importance of EGNOS covering the whole of the EU, in order to strengthen the single aviation market, and stresses the need to expand that system in the south, east and south-east of Europe;
Amendment 10 #
2011/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Considers that promoting the use of EGNOS and Galileo in civil aviation is a strategic requirement for the implementation of SESAR, especially as regards its use for landing procedures and at small airports;
Amendment 14 #
2011/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls the relevance of the GMES programme for the sustainable development of transport and transport safety, especially in the context of maritime transport and maritime surveillance; deplores the fact that GMES no longer forms part of the Multiannual Financial Framework, and calls on the Commission and Member States to identify continuing means of financing for GMES systems post-2013;
Amendment 23 #
2011/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Emphasises the importance of stepping up industrial cooperation with third countries in the field of space policy, and especially with the USA, Japan, Russia, China, India, Brazil, Argentina and Chile, and with the countries of Africa and the Middle East.
Amendment 40 #
2011/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Amendment 55 #
2011/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Points out that EGNOS is a real, operational programme; is convinced of the necessity to fully exploit this programme and make use of its applications in practice, ensuring coverage of bo; draws attention to the importance of the EGNOS system covering the whole of the Europe and AfricaU, with a view to consolidating the common market, and emphasises the need to expand that system in southern, eastern and south-eastern Europe;
Amendment 62 #
2011/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to complete the legislative framework and clarify the approach on effective governance; is disappointed that the Commission has not proposed including financing for GMES in the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020; fears, and calls on the Commission to include GMES in that framework; points out that the lack of a financing plan providing long-term economic support will mean that investment made to date has been fruitless;
Amendment 77 #
2011/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Believes that space policy should also include policies on the security of critical European space infrastructure and on the safe recovery of disused equipment;
Amendment 81 #
2011/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Believes that the EU needs to invest to ensure guaranteed European access to space and orbital infrastructure;
Amendment 84 #
2011/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses the importance of a futureresearch and innovation strategy in the area of research and innovationspace policy which ensures technological progress, industrial development and EU competitiveness and creates jobs in the EU; calls on the Commission to draw up a strategic agenda in order to ensure consistency between the efforts of the European Union in the field of R&D and those of the ESA and the Member States;
Amendment 106 #
2011/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Emphasises the importance of stepping up industrial cooperation with third countries in the field of space policy, and especially with the USA, Japan, Russia, China, India, Brazil, Argentina and Chile, and with the countries of Africa and the Middle East;
Amendment 72 #
2011/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Draws attention to the importance of maintaining convergence policies, and asks the Commission to build stairways to excellence flend more support thoseo MS and regions that are underrepresented in the FP by developing appropriate instruments to intensify cooperation between MS with a strong participation and those with a weaker participation, and to substantially increase human capacity building and infrastructure in the latter;
Amendment 104 #
2011/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for a better articulation between local and regional, national and European research and innovation strategies, respecting the specificities of the different contexts and, at the same time, reinforcing the possibilities for complementarity and cooperation between them; believes that sharing information and results, simplifying rules and, where possible, ensuring their convergence, is of key importance here;
Amendment 122 #
2011/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the fact that at the core of the CSF should be the idea that the differing nature and scale of R&D&I projects, together with the multiplicity of funding schemes, must be organised in such a way that coherence, articulation and complementarity are ensured, while at the same time cutting the red tape which confronts applicants for such funding;
Amendment 170 #
2011/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the need to fund large-scale projects, such as ITER, Galileo and Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) outside the FP, creating autonomous budget lines for them, in order to guarantee a transparent and reliable financing structure; calls for substantial amounts to be allocated for R&D&I for the development of the specific GNSS applications and services without which it will not be possible to harness the full capacity of the Galileo project, which would adversely affect the EU’s competitiveness; suggests that they should be partially funded through the issuing of project bonds by the EIB;
Amendment 232 #
2011/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. This layer is the space for marketing of products and services and generation of knowledge and public wealth; innovative SMEs play a pivotal role here in developing novel products and services;
Amendment 234 #
2011/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. In view of the need to encourage young people to participate in research and innovation activities and support young entrepreneurs who contribute to R&D&I activities and make use of the results for their local or regional communities' economic and social development, calls on the Commission and the Member States to continue with the Erasmus programme for young entrepreneurs, also in the context of the future multiannual financing framework, and to increase the funding allocated to that programme;
Amendment 260 #
2011/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the Member States to introduce measures and instruments at national level with a view to guaranteeing the necessary loans for SMEs, so as to ensure the cofinancing required for their participation in European R&D&I programmes;
Amendment 8 #
2011/2096(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Is aware of the major contribution made by the transport sector to industrial policy, competitiveness and the EU's trade balance; notes that in 2009 exports of machinery and equipment in the transport sector totalled EUR 454.7 billion, accounting for 41.5% of all exports outside the EU-27; further notes that in 2009 the EU registered its biggest trade surpluses in the areas of machinery and equipment in the transport sector (EUR 112.6 billion) and transport services (EUR 21.5 billion);
Amendment 21 #
2011/2096(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises the great potential ICT has toof both ICT and intelligent transport systems (ITS) in terms of reduceing transport emissions in travel and freight; stresses the need to promote innovative solutions such as optimised route planning, intermodality or communication between vehicles and infrastructure; recalls that use of ICT, and especially of videoconferencing, can help reduce the need to travel;
Amendment 23 #
2011/2096(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Considers that the use of ITC in the road transport sector and its interfaces with other modes of transport will make a significant contribution to improving environmental performance, efficiency (energy efficiency included), road transport safety and security (the transport of dangerous goods included), public safety and the mobility of passengers and goods, while also ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market, greater competitiveness and higher employment; in order to ensure coordinated and efficient ITS use throughout the Union, it is necessary to introduce a series of specifications, including standards, on a case-by-case basis; these should be implemented in the context of the following priority actions and areas: provision at EU level of information services concerning multimodal transport options; provision at EU level of real-time traffic information services; data and procedures for supplying users free of charge wherever possible with standard minimum information concerning traffic in the context of road safety; availability on a harmonised basis of the eCall system, to be interoperable Union-wide; provision of information services concerning safe parking areas for lorries and commercial vehicles; and availability of reservation facilities for safe parking areas for such vehicles;
Amendment 26 #
2011/2096(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Considers, in the context of ITS applications and services which require exact and reliable data and positioning input, that infrastructures are needed using satellite technology or other advanced technologies, so as to ensure the requisite standards of precision; cutting- edge technologies such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) or EGNOS/Galileo could be used for implementing ITS applications, especially for the location and tracking of goods in transit, including intermodal transit;
Amendment 29 #
2011/2096(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that European research can provide new solutions to increase transport efficiencyreduce CO2 emissions and increase efficiency in the field of transport, and welcomes the Commission’s strategic approach in this regard; believes that more efficient ways of commercialising research results are needed;
Amendment 33 #
2011/2096(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the importance of SESAR (Single European Sky ATM Research) for the creation of the 'single European sky', and calls for EGNOS certification, given that this is a key element in terms of use by civil aviation;
Amendment 42 #
2011/2096(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Believes that enterprises should be encouraged to promote competitive pricing so as to ensure that the price difference between non-polluting and energy-efficient vehicles and traditional vehicles does not disadvantage the former on the market;
Amendment 45 #
2011/2096(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Draws attention to the role of electric vehicles in the development of energy- efficient transport, and recommends that the Member States act to implement Directive 2009/33/EC on the promotion of clean and energy-efficient road transport vehicles, in the context of public transport;
Amendment 85 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the completion of the European internal transport market should be aimed for, without neglecting economic, employment and social aspects, and calls on the Commission to ensure that proposals on liberalising the airport, rail, road, and other markets do not lead to social dumping or, private monopolies, the deterioration of social and working conditions or the degradation of the quality European transport services;
Amendment 92 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Highlights the inequalities in the development of transport infrastructure among the Member States and calls on the Commission and the Member States to help to develop a single and uniformly developed European transport area;
Amendment 119 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Highlights the importance of developing the transport infrastructure of new Member States to achieve a single European transport area, and in particular, the more urgent need to develop the transport infrastructure of new Member States, including the roads infrastructure, as well as connecting these states’ infrastructures with those of the European Union neighbouring states; calls on the Commission to include the transport infrastructure development needs of new Member States in its future multiannual financial framework so that, by 2025, the transport infrastructure of the new Member States reaches the level of the other Member States;
Amendment 123 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Highlights the yet insufficiently unexplored potential of transport on the Danube and in the Black Sea area, and calls on the Commission and the Member States along the Danube to achieve this potential by developing multimodal terminals, by modernising the Danube river ports, and by developing short- distance maritime corridors to the Black Sea;
Amendment 124 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Stresses that the last 10 years have been marked by decreasing investment in the maintenance and modernisation of rail transport infrastructure, which has led to a deterioration in the quality of European rail services and to a smaller rail transport market share; stresses the importance of rail transport to the future of European transport and calls on the Member States and the Commission to ensure the necessary funding for the maintenance and modernisation of rail infrastructure and the existing rail networks, and to analyse and plan the completion of a high-speed rail network to connect all capitals, major cities and industrial centres in the EU by 2050;
Amendment 133 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – indent 1
Paragraph 5 – indent 1
– Member States should commit themselves to eliminate the 25 known bottlenecks in the European transport area by 2020, to prioritise cross-border projects and to submit, by 2013, an approved funding plan by 2015as a framework for and in accordance with the specific Operational Programmes of the Member States;
Amendment 144 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – indent 3
Paragraph 5 – indent 3
– the Commission should commit itself to support alternative funding models and instruments, including project bonds, and to provide for increased use of that revenue both to fund TEN-T projects when making proposals to internalise external costs and to develop the transport infrastructure of the Member States;
Amendment 187 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Requests, by 2015, a proposal on urban mobility, achieved with the participation of the local authorities of Member States, and in which, whilst respecting the principle of subsidiarity, support for projects is made conditional upon the submission of urban mobility plans which provide for efficient passenger and goods logistics chains, contribute to a reduction in traffic volumes and environmental pollution (atmospheric pollution and noise), comply with the standards of European transport policy and are coherent with regard to surrounding towns and regions;
Amendment 191 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Stresses the need to promote an environmentally friendly fleet for urban and suburban public transport and calls on the Commission and the Member States to support projects meant to ensure intermodality between the public transport system and other transport types (e.g. cycling);
Amendment 283 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 – indent 2
Paragraph 15 – indent 2
– by 2015, a 450% increase in the number of secure parking spaces for heavy goods vehicles on the Trans-European Road Network (TERN) in each Member State compared with 2010 figures;
Amendment 321 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 2
Paragraph 16 – indent 2
– continuing support for the NAIADES programme, with an assessment of its success to be carried out in 2013, following its expiry, and its retention to be considered, if appropriatethe continuation of this programme for the period 2014-2020;
Amendment 338 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 4
Paragraph 16 – indent 4
– the dedication of at least 120% of TEN-T funding to inland waterway projects;
Amendment 344 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 5 a (new)
Paragraph 16 – indent 5 a (new)
- the Commission to draw up and submit a proposal for an integrated common policy on the EU’s inland waterways similar to the EU common maritime policy, to include development of inland transport services and ways of connecting them with other transport modes, development of the areas surrounding inland waterways, protection of water environment, etc.;
Amendment 363 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 – indent 1
Paragraph 17 – indent 1
– a proposal, by 2015, on the creation of a single European airspace by further reducing functional airspace blocks on finalising a single European airspace, with the Member States also being called upon to promote the implementation of the single European airspace;
Amendment 381 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Stresses the importance of promoting electric vehicles for the reduction of emissions by the transport sector and calls on the Member States and the relevant European industries to contribute both to the promotion of electric vehicles and to the development of the necessary infrastructure for their use; highlights the potential of the development of this infrastructure to job creation at regional and local level;
Amendment 412 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to annually assess the goals of the White Paper, progress made, and results, and to report to Parliament in this respect, every 5 years, on the implementation of the White Paper;
Amendment 4 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission communication on ‘a roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 2050’; points out that the current economic and financial crisis must be borne in mind and that innovative solutions are needed to mobilise investments that can increase energy efficiency in the fields of energy provision, transport, manufacturing and communications and information technology;
Amendment 16 #
2011/2095(INI)
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 an international post-Kyoto agreement containing targets and firm commitments from all the developed countries of the world needs to be concluded;
Amendment 32 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Emphasises that China is the world leader in terms of installed wind farm capacity, that Chinese and Indian producers are among the top ten wind turbine producers, and that China and Taiwan currently manufacture most of the world’s photovoltaic panels; calls on the Commission and the Member States to take steps to promote the eco-efficient development and production in the EU of these technologies and of new, innovative technologies needed to achieve ambitious targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions;
Amendment 40 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Hopes that binding objectives will be established for each sector, together with a realistic timetable, in order to inspire confidence among, and to encourage, private investors and guarantee new job creation in the EU;
Amendment 46 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Draws attention to the fact that the EU and the Member States have not invested sufficiently in measures to reduce CO2 emissions or increase energy efficiency in the fields of construction and transport; calls on the Commission and Member States to allocate increased funding to measures to increase the energy efficiency of buildings and of centralised urban heating and cooling networks, both in the review of the current Financial Perspective and under future Multiannual Financial Frameworks;
Amendment 49 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Draws attention to the fact that the current 20% target is based on contribution made by nuclear power to the energy mix in some Member States; welcomes the Commission’s decision to subject nuclear power stations in the EU to stress testing, so that the requisite measures can be adopted to ensure their safety; believes that the decision by some Member States to shut down some existing nuclear reactors, and the increased investment in the construction of new nuclear power stations, could lead to some Member States revising the national measures adopted to achieve the current 20% target;
Amendment 57 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the achievement of these objectives by 2050 could lead to a secure energy supply and higher rate of employment growth forincrease the security of energy supply and the employment rate of the active population in the EU;
Amendment 60 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Considers that the ETS has proved ineffective as an instrument for encouraging emission reductions and calls on the Commission and the Member States to evaluate and introduce new instruments to encourage the development of eco-efficient industries, increased energy efficiency and the efficient use of resources;
Amendment 67 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that the energy efficiency (EE) target of cutting current energy use by 20% will be difficult to achieve by 2020; calls for more resources, particularly for increasing energy efficiency in buildings, in line with the Energy Efficiency DirectiveDirective 2010/31/EU on the Energy Performance of Buildings, and for the utilisation of energy from renewable sources;
Amendment 80 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to consider it a priority, with a view to reducing transport pollutant emissions, to invest in developing a pan-European intelligent energy network that can harness energy generated at local and regional level from renewable sources and which helps to develop the necessary infrastructure for the use of electric vehicles;
Amendment 3 #
2011/2082(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Since electronic billing helps reduce late payments, reduces the risk of errors and fraud and cuts administrative costs, calls on the Commission and Member States to take the necessary steps to ensure that electronic billing becomes the main method of invoicing in the field of transport by 2020; points out that, as from 1 January 2013, pursuant to the new VAT rules laid down in Directive 2010/45/EU, Member States must ensure equal treatment for electronic invoices and paper invoices;
Amendment 6 #
2011/2082(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In view of the importance of multi-modal transport, calls on the Commission and Member States to see to the introduction of a European system of electronic passenger information and for the reservation and purchasing of tickets, including electronically; the information provided by that system to those wishing to access it should be comprehensive and contain clear details of all applicable taxes;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2080(ACI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy is committed tosupports development of the ITER project, which offers the prospect of an almost limitless supply of clean energy;
Amendment 24 #
2011/2080(ACI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to analyse the possibility to satisfy, partially, the financial needs of ITER project by project bonds, in addition to other traditional financial resources;
Amendment 32 #
2011/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Emphasises that the offshore drilling operations of one Member State may have a significant impact on the others, and therefore believes it necessary that drilling operations meet safety performance criteria;
Amendment 41 #
2011/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that a single new piece of specific EU legislation may risk destabilising the current network of regimes, moving them away from the proven safety case approachthe environment, European citizens and EU industry should enjoy a higher level of safety, and that the industry concerned would benefit from a simplified legislative framework and a level playing field; calls on the Commission and Member States to review cutting-edge practices in offshore exploration and production and to bring forward proposals to improve the legislative framework;
Amendment 64 #
2011/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 82 #
2011/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Supports stronger efforts to share good practices in relation to regulation, standards, procedures and incidents response;
Amendment 93 #
2011/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Believes that environmental impact assessments must be conducted prior to offshore drilling licences being granted;
Amendment 110 #
2011/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to ensure that the licensing system includes protection financing instruments apt to ensure that in the event of major incidents the necessary financial resources can urgently be mobilised to compensate for the economic, social and environmental losses occasioned by an oil spill or gas leak;
Amendment 7 #
2011/2068(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Draws attention to the fact that each year the EU generates recyclable waste such as paper, glass, plastic, aluminium and steel to the value of EUR 5.25 billion, while recycling all this could avoid the annual release of 148 million tonnes of CO2,
Amendment 8 #
2011/2068(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stresses that better urban waste management would avoid the release of 92 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 (compared with 1995), while more than 500 000 jobs would be created in Europe if Member States recycled 70% of their waste;
Amendment 13 #
2011/2068(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Considers that the EU will need to support more research, innovation and development activities if it is to ensure the improvement in the medium term of the availability and performance of the technologies required for more efficient resource use and greater economic competitiveness;
Amendment 37 #
2011/2068(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States, given that climate change has created a shortage of drinking water, to adopt, by 30 June 2012, a Union strategy and action plan for the protection and efficient use of drinking water;
Amendment 56 #
2011/2068(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States, in the context of the next framework programme for research, to develop a programme for research and innovation in the field of new substances and materials and materials which could in the future replace existing raw materials now characterised by shortages;
Amendment 61 #
2011/2068(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Stresses the need to invest in the recycling of raw materials and rare earths, given that the mining, refining and recycling of rare earths have severe environmental consequences unless they are properly managed;
Amendment 8 #
2011/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Considers that the process of training employees to high skills levels is one which takes time, and therefore calls on the Commission to make a regular assessment of the Union's needs in terms of skills, in line with the medium- and long-term strategies pursued, and to publicise it by all relevant means;
Amendment 10 #
2011/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Regrets the fact that at a time of crisis Member States have reduced their education and training budgets, and urges the Commission and the Member States to invest more in education and training systems;
Amendment 11 #
2011/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Draws attention to the lack of progress in reducing the numbers of people who, despite being employed, are living under the poverty threshold; points out that temporary and part-time work can create a long-term risk of poverty; calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote quality jobs that are well-paid and offer secure and healthy working conditions;
Amendment 18 #
2011/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Believes that, in the context of the strategy for prolonging active life, not enough is being done to help older people acquire IT skills, and urges the Commission and the Member States to develop broad-based educational programmes for this group;
Amendment 21 #
2011/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Observes that labour mobility among EU countries remains low, and calls on the Commission to consider the establishment of a pan-European service to direct skilled labour force to vacant posts across Europe, supporting a labour market of European added value. In this context, urges the Member States to eliminate the barriers to the free movement of workers and calls for the full implementation of the 2012 Single Market projects proposed by the Commission;
Amendment 25 #
2011/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Member States to eliminate the legal and administrative barriers to the completion of the internal market in labour and full mobility throughout the Union;
Amendment 27 #
2011/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Given that it is estimated that in 2015 there will be a shortfall of IT professionals extending to between 384 000 and 700 000 jobs, while the estimated deficit for the health sector is of some one million professionals and that for researchers is another one million, calls on the Commission and the Member States to take measures to ensure the necessary level of skilled human resources in these fields;
Amendment 38 #
2011/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. In the face of rising unemployment, calls on the Member States to step up staffing levels for employment offices in order to deal with the increasing numbers of jobseekers; believes that public employment offices can play a greater role as lifelong service providers, offering facilities for evaluating skills, establishing profiles and providing training, individual professional guidance and consultation services for clients (both workers and employers);
Amendment 43 #
2011/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Stresses the importance of partnerships at regional and local level bringing together public services, education and training providers and employers, from the viewpoint of reducing unemployment at regional and local level;
Amendment 44 #
2011/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Emphasises the role of the social dialogue in reducing unemployment and anticipating and satisfying skills needs on the labour market;
Amendment 42 #
2011/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the Commission’s work on identifying critical raw materials (CRM); calls on the Commission regularly to update the raw materials list and to follow this up by analysing the supply chains depending on CRM, the refining capacity and the interaction between CRM and their associated base metals;
Amendment 60 #
2011/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to develop a programme, in the context of the forthcoming research framework programme, for research and innovation in the field of new materials and materials that could in future replace existing raw materials for which there is a shortage of resources;
Amendment 101 #
2011/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that a tax for mineral resources is not an adequate tool, but calls on the Commission to investigate whether a tax on water and land use could be of benefit;
Amendment 110 #
2011/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Points out that rare earths are used in the production of monitors, mobile phones and other appliances in daily use, and they are essential for the manufacture of high-performance permanent magnets used in wind turbines, electric vehicles, catalytic converters for cars, circuits, optical fibre and high-temperature superconductors, and they are thus vital if the EU economy is to become eco-efficient;
Amendment 119 #
2011/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses the need to invest in the recycling of raw materials and rare earths, since the mining, refining and recycling of rare earths has serious environmental consequences if not managed properly;
Amendment 177 #
2011/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Reaffirms that the NATURA 2000 guidelines provide a sound basis under which non-energy extraction activities must take place; notes that codes of practice to achieve technical, social and environmental excellence are important instruments; calls on the Commission to protect environmentally sensitive areas that might hold RM, such as the Arctic, Barents Sea, Antarctica and Greenland;
Amendment 247 #
2011/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Regrets that the Communication fails to name other regions or countries; calls on the Commission to establish other mutually beneficial partnerships with resource-rich countries such as those of North America, Australia, Asia and the Mercosur region; believes that the EU should offer ‘infrastructure-resource’ partnerships; calls on the EU to support resource-rich developing countries such as India and Brazil in developing their geological knowledge; proposes in this context the establishment of co-operatively financed chairs at geological faculties;
Amendment 18 #
2011/2048(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take the necessary measures, including the introduction of specific provisions in the future public procurement directive, to ensure that at least 50% of public procurement operations on the part of both the EU institutions and the Member States are carried out electronically, in line with the commitment made by the Member State governments in 2005 in Manchester at the ministerial conference on e-government;
Amendment 33 #
2011/2048(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recognises that the up-front cost of energy-efficient products or services may come into conflict with public procurement rules concerning the use of the ‘lowest price’ criterion in the award of contracts, but considers that simplified rules could be introduced to allow contracting authorities to measure costs in relation to the energy- saving potential of a given product or service; with this in view, recommends that the Commission follow the model of Directive 2009/33/EC on the promotion of clean and energy-efficient road transport vehicles, which enables public authorities to use, as an evaluation criterion in public procurement procedures, the total cost generated by vehicle use over a normal use period, and not only the original purchase price;
Amendment 7 #
2011/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Invites the Commission and Member States to work together to harmonise and simplify standards and principles for car registration procedures within the EU;
Amendment 20 #
2011/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure that passenger rights legislation is implemented correctly, that European citizens are aware of the rights of passengers in the EU and, especially, that those rights are respected;
Amendment 21 #
2011/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Draws attention to the fact that it is still difficult for passengers to book and buy multimodal tickets within the EU, and calls on the Commission, the Member States and transport companies to see to the creation of an integrated multimodal ticketing system;
Amendment 23 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas Europe is in competition with ‘Continent States’ (China, India, Brazil, Australia, United States of America, Russia) but Europe is not a nation, rather a Union of States, and our capacity to unite and coordinate our efforts, particularly in research, between the European Union and the Member States very largely determines our economic competitiveness, and hence the possibility of financing our social ambitions and meeting our environmental commitcommitments concerning the wellbeing of Europe's citizens and the protection of the environments,
Amendment 43 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas the beneficiaries of research programmes draw on multiple sources of funding from the Member States and the Community, each having its own specific criteria and procedures for evaluation,
Amendment 72 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Believes that both FP7 and the future FP8 should make a greater contribution to the development of industry in Europe, and calls on the Commission and the Member States to encourage applied research;
Amendment 73 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 162 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Recognises the importance of the BSI (Black Sea Interconnection) project in terms of creating a regional research and education network in the greater Black Sea area and linking it to GEANT, and calls on the Commission to continue to support research projects in the BSR (Black Sea Region) such as HP-SEE, SEE-GRID, SCENE, CAREN and BSRN;
Amendment 166 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Calls on the Commission to ensure, in the context of FP7 and the future financial framework, an appropriate level of R & D funding for GNSS applications and services;
Amendment 171 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Welcomes the setting by the Commission of the target of 40% female participation in all evaluation and advisory committees, and calls on the Commission and Member States to adopt new measures to increase female participation in research and innovation activities;
Amendment 181 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes the results of FP7 in favour of SMEs, as regards both the 15% target set in the ‘Cooperation’ chapter, for which it suggests an increase of up to 30%, and the ‘Eurostars’ programme; is of the opinion that better coordination between FP7 and the Structural Funds could facilitate the participation of under- represented Member States;
Amendment 201 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. ProposesSupports the view that research and development policies be territorialisedare basic components of the Europe 2020 Strategy and that it is necessary to develop the ICT infrastructure needed to connect researchers, instruments, data, knowledge and computation resources throughout the EU;
Amendment 221 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Takes the view that the level of financing of FP7 must be maintainedcommensurate with the objectives set and recalls that investment in RDI is long-term investment and is key to achieving the objectives of the Europe 2020 strategy;
Amendment 226 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Expresses regret that Member States have cut the budgets for education and research owing to the economic and financial crisis; believes that the economic and social development of the EU and its continued global competitiveness depend on quality of education, and calls on the Member States to make education, on which the quality of research and innovation depends, an investment priority in the crisis period;
Amendment 268 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Is concerned by the excessive administrative burden of FP7; supports the proposal to review the Financial Regulation to simplify procedures and to increase SME participation in FP7;
Amendment 271 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure simplification and convergence of the procedures and evaluation criteria for the various research and innovation programmes;
Amendment 284 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Encourages the Commission and Member States to adopt new approaches – such as public procurement schemes – that promote innovation;
Amendment 286 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Expresses regret that RSFF projects are only running in 18 EU Member States and two associate countries, and that SMEs, universities/research bodies and research facilities are currently underrepresented in the RSFF; calls on the Commission to assess the reasons why the nine other EU Member States have not used this new facility, which has proved to contribute decisively to increasing RDI funding, and to ensure participation of all the countries concerned;
Amendment 301 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Considers that growth in research and innovation in the EU can only be achieved by a reduction in bureaucracy, the simplification and convergence of procedures, the development of applied research and facilitation of SME access to financing, in view of the fact that SMEs cannot compete with large enterprises as regards levels of cofinancing;
Amendment 24 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the common energy policy at EU level has been built around the shared objective of ensuring the uninterrupted physical availability of energy products and services on the market, at prices that are affordable for all consumers (domestic and industrial),
Amendment 25 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas it is necessary to ensure security of supply and the consolidation of solidarity between Member States in situations where a Member State is confronted with an energy crisis,
Amendment 63 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas in south-east Europe the energy transport network is less dense than in the rest of the continent,
Amendment 151 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that the reduction of energy consumption and of polluting emissions and enhanced energy efficiency can be achieved by implementing programmes for greater energy efficiency in the buildings and transport sectors;
Amendment 154 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Considers that modernising and improving the efficiency of urban heating and cooling networks must be a priority for the EU and should be reflected and supported in relation to both the review of the existing financial framework and the future financial perspective;
Amendment 161 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the need to develop intelligent electricity network infrastructures which can receive energy produced at local and regional level from renewable sources and thus ensure the necessary infrastructure for the use of electric vehicles;
Amendment 169 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses the need to develop, in south- east Europe, supplementary connection and interconnection capacities for purposes of generation, with a view to boosting energy flows between the countries of south-eastern Europe and those of central Europe;
Amendment 222 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that fostering the building of infrastructure for efficient and intelligent integration of renewable energy as well as integration of new electricity uses, notably electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles, is critical for the successful achievement of overall energy objectives and welcomes the priority given to the North Sea grid as an essential element of a future European super-grid; asks the Commission to consult all relevant stakeholders with a view to speeding up the identification of electricity highways and to present an outline to the European Parliament by 20143;
Amendment 255 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Stresses the geostrategic importance of the Black Sea Region (BSR), especially when it comes to securing and diversifying EU energy sources and supply routes, given its proximity to the Caspian Sea, the Middle East and central Asia;
Amendment 259 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Amendment 260 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12c. Stresses the added value for Europe and the importance of the Southern Gas Corridor in securing EU energy supplies more effectively; calls on the Commission and Member States, as well as their partners, to support and speed up the implementation of projects such as the Nabucco Gas Pipeline, which, together with, other smaller projects such as the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), the Pan- European Oil Pipeline (PEOP), the Interconnection Turkey-Greece–Italy (ITGI) and the Azerbaijan-Georgia- Romania Interconnection (AGRI), is a key priority for the EU;
Amendment 291 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Points out that the new incentives such as dynamic pricing or reward system would help changing consumers' behaviour;
Amendment 301 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Stresses that the roll-out of smart grids should be one of the priorities of the energy infrastructure as it will help to reduce energy dependence by increasing energy efficiency, reducing extreme peak prices and developing electric system flexibility;
Amendment 324 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Stresses that it is crucial to drive the market development of demand-side management to focus on sectors with high potential, such as large scale buildings and non-intensive energy industrial sites, in order to lower the cost and accelerate the roll-out of solutions;
Amendment 334 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that smart grids and energy management solutions offer a unique opportunity to boost innovation, the creation of jobs as well as the competitiveness of European industry, with particular reference to SMEs; calls on the Commission to present a new proposal which includes a binding requirement to deploy smart meters for all non-residential customers by 2014;
Amendment 344 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. UStresses that smart grids standardisation and interoperability shall be a priority; urges the Members States, in liaison with European standardisation bodies and industry; to speed up work on technical standards for electric vehicles and smart grids and meters, with a view to its completion by 2012; emphasises that technologies should be based on open international standards so as to ensure their cost-effectiveness, which will enhance the interoperability of the systems as well as to provide consumers with choices in terms of solutions;
Amendment 358 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Points out that Member States are already obliged to roll out smart meters for at least 80% of their final consumers by 2020; underlines that smart meters objectives shall enable consumers to effectively monitor and control their energy consumption; stresses that Member States should support a sufficient number of pilot projects for residential consumers in order to boost the innovation process, as provided for in the third energy market package; calls for clear rules concerning privacy and data protection to be established in accordance with existing EU law;
Amendment 3 #
2011/2025(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the Commission must consider all aspects, including verified need, net burdens imposed onlegal certainty, reduction of the administrative burden, a level playing field for controllers and probable value with respect to data protection, with respect to any proposal;
Amendment 20 #
2011/2025(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to introduce a system of certification of personal data providers and controllers, in order to ensure security in the definition, implementation and conduct of clear procedures for the protection of such data;
Amendment 28 #
2011/2025(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission to open a structured dialogue with third countries on the convergence of legal provisions concerning the protection of personal data and to ensure that any transmission or processing of such data complies fully with EU legislation;
Amendment 48 #
2011/2025(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Amendment 3 #
2011/2020(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that every budget, including the 2012 budget, should contribute to and stimulate the development of a sustainable multimodal transport system contributing to the EU efforts to tackling climate change via decarbonisation;
Amendment 10 #
2011/2020(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to endeavour to implement the priority TEN-T projects on schedule; points out that any delay in the implementation of these projects entails higher costs;
Amendment 13 #
2011/2019(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Draws attention to the fact that the EU and the Member States have not invested sufficiently in measures to reduce CO2 emissions or increase energy efficiency in the buildings and transport sectors; calls on the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, to take measures to increase the energy efficiency of buildings and of centralised urban heating and cooling networks, and to allocate increased funding in 2012, also recalling the context of the review of the multiannual financial framework;
Amendment 15 #
2011/2019(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States, with a view to reducing the generation of polluting emissions in the transport sector, to prioritise investment in the development of an intelligent electricity network at pan- European level that can be fed by energy produced locally and regionally from renewable sources and can contribute to developing the infrastructures needed for the use of electric vehicles;
Amendment 17 #
2011/2019(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the importance of the Erasmus programme for young entrepreneurs, and calls on the Commission to ensure it a suitable level of funding in 2012 with a view to doubling the number of beneficiaries;
Amendment 19 #
2011/2019(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, to ensure the financing of projects contributing to the realisation of the objective under the Digital Agenda of achieving 100% broadband coverage by 2013;
Amendment 21 #
2011/2019(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Calls on the Commission to ensure a sufficient level of funding in 2012 for applied R&D in respect of specific GNSS services and applications;
Amendment 11 #
2011/2012(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that China is the world leader in the installation of windfarms, that Chinese and Indian manufacturers of wind turbines number among the top ten such manufacturers, and that China and Taiwan currently produce most of the photovoltaic panels sold on the international market; calls on the Commission and Member States to takes steps to promote the eco-efficient development and production, in the EU, of these technologies and of new innovative technologies needed to attain the ambitious targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions;
Amendment 19 #
2011/2012(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Considers the ETS has proved to be an inefficient instrument for encouraging a reduction in emissions, and calls on the Commission and Member States to appraise and introduce new instruments which foster the development of green industries, increased energy efficiency and an efficient use of resources;
Amendment 20 #
2011/2012(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Calls on the Commission to revise the EU ETS Directive, which forms part of the EU 2020 legislative package on energy and climate change agreed in December 2008, with a view to ensuring a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions over 1990 levels by 2020;
Amendment 23 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas, according to the European Environmental Agency, in 2009 the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions were 17.3% lower than in 1990; whereas this reduction is due in part to the financial crisis, which has led cuts in industrial production and consumption,
Amendment 33 #
2011/2012(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Draws attention to the fact that the EU and the Member States have not made sufficient investments in reducing CO2 emissions or in increasing energy efficiency in the construction or transport sectors; calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure that measures for increasing the energy efficiency of buildings and of urban heating and cooling systems receive more funding both following the review of the current financial framework and under future financial perspectives;
Amendment 34 #
2011/2012(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls on the Commission and Member States, in order to reduce pollution in the transport sector, to award priority to investment in the development of a Europe-wide intelligent electric network capable of harnessing energy generated at local and regional level from renewable resources, and which helps to develop the infrastructure needed to run electric vehicles;
Amendment 35 #
2011/2012(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Draws attention to the fact that the current 20% target is based on an energy mix which in some Member States includes nuclear energy; welcomes the Commission’s decision to subject the nuclear power stations in the EU to stress testing, so that the requisite measures can be adopted to ensure their safety; believes that the decision by some Member States to shut down some existing nuclear reactors, and the increased investment in the construction of new nuclear power stations, could lead to some Member States revising the national measures adopted to achieve the current 20% target;
Amendment 46 #
2011/2012(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises the important role of smart grids and smart meters in integrating electricity from renewable sources; welcomes the work carried out by the task force on smart meters and standardisation mandate 441 of 12 March 2009 issued to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI in the field of measuring instruments for the development of an open architecture, and asks the Commission to put forward a number of recommendations as soon as possible;
Amendment 55 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas, according to the Commission, stepping up effort to 30% stepping up effort to a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared with 1990 levels while the other countries retain their low pledges would have a limited incremental impact on the EU’s energy intensive industry, as long as the special measures for industry stay in place,
Amendment 69 #
2011/2012(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Believes that the target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30% over 1990 levels by 2020 should only be set if an international Post-Kyoto agreement is concluded that contains hard-and-fast goals and firm commitments from all the developed nations of the world;
Amendment 74 #
2011/2012(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for energy efficiency to be one of the priorities in future climate policy measures; acknowledges that achieving the EU's energy efficiency objective of 20% by 2020 would enable the EU to meet its 2020 emissions reduction commitments of 20% and more; considers that according to the Commission's impact assessment this reduction level would still be on the cost- effective path towards the 80-95% long- term reduction targettarget of a 80-95% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions over 1990 levels;
Amendment 96 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for the Commission to come forward with proposals to move to a 30% greenhouse gas reduction target for 2020Points out that, according to IEA estimates, each year low carbon energy investment is delayed adds €300-400 billion to the initial cost at global level; calls for the Commission to come forward with a set of projected long-term measures up to 2050 in order to plan investments as effectively as possible, as soon as possible, and at the latest by the end of 2011;
Amendment 97 #
2011/2012(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes that the Commission has identified investment needs of €1EUR one thousand trillion to upgrade the EU's energy infrastructuresystem by 2020, mainly to be financed through energy tariffs; calls for these investments to be made, with a view both to completing an interconnected internal energy market and substantially decreasing the carbon intensity of the European energy system;
Amendment 113 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that the European Council has recognised that further reductions in the range of 80-95% by 2050 as compared to 1990 are necessary; points out that a linear trajectory between 2009 and 2050 would result in a 2020 target in the range of 34-38% as compared to 1990;
Amendment 125 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Reiterates that cumulative emissions are decisive for the climate system; notes that even with a pathway of 30% reductions in greenhouse gases of 30% in 2020, 55% in 2030, 75% in 2040 and 90% in 2050 compared with greenhouse gas emission levels in 1990 the EU would still be responsible for approximately double its per capita share of the global 2°C compatible carbon budget, and that delaying emissions reductions increases the cumulative share significantly;
Amendment 162 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Considers that stepping up to a 30% target should be subject to the conclusion of a post-Kyoto agreement containing objectives and firm commitments by all the industrialised countries of the world;
Amendment 163 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Calls on the Commission to review the EU ETS directive forming part of the EU 2020 legislative package concerning energy and climate change adopted in December 2008, with a view to ensuring a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 compared with 1990 levels;
Amendment 174 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Considers that the ETS has proved ineffective as an instrument for encouraging emission reductions and calls on the Commission and Member States to evaluate and introduce new instruments to encourage the development of green industries, increased energy efficiency and the efficient use of resources;
Amendment 199 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recognises that some of the most cost- effective reduction potential is found in Member States that are currently below the EU average for GDP per capita, and that public intervention to facilitate financing of initial investments is likely to be necessary to achieve reductions in the ETS and non- ETS sectors; stresses the need for EU financial mechanisms to be revised to trigger cost- effective GHG reductions in the EU;
Amendment 266 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 281 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Notes that European eco-industries employ approximately 3.4 million (FTE), which is ten times the figure for direct employment in the EU steel sector in 2007; points out that, according to recent studies, raising the EU climate target to 30%, compared with greenhouse gas emissions in 1990, can foster up to 6 million additional jobs in Europe;
Amendment 315 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. ConcludStresses that stepping up to a 30% target has more benefits thanregarding greenhouse gas emissions compared with 1990 levels, has benefits; notes however that it is necessary to carry out an in-depth analysis of costs for EU citizens and a domesticvoid any increase in the percentage of European citizens exposed to the risk of poverty; notes that achievement of the reduction targets wshould bring the highest overall benefite encouraged by means of various tax and lending mechanisms;
Amendment 342 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Remains concerned about the large potential for windfall profits uandermining public acceptance of the EU’s climate policy and points to lack of evidence of any delocalisa the relocation of industries to areas not committed to emission reductions;
Amendment 44 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The means of communication chosen must be generally available and accessible also to persons with disabilities and not restrict economic operators’ access to the procurement procedure.
Amendment 73 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 66 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 66 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) quality, including technical merit, aesthetic and functional characteristics, accessibility to persons with disbilities, design for all users, environmental characteristics and innovative character;
Amendment 44 #
2011/0437(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 41 – paragraph 1
Article 41 – paragraph 1
1. In the concession documents, the contracting authority or contracting entity may ask or may be required by a Member State to ask the tenderer to indicate in its tender any share of the contract it may intend to subcontract to third parties and any proposed subcontractors. Member States shall ensure that workers employed by subcontractors will not suffer any discrimination in terms of working conditions and pay compared with those employed by the tenderer.
Amendment 50 #
2011/0437(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 43 – point b a (new)
Article 43 – point b a (new)
(ba) obligations laid down in the concession contract are not being fulfilled;
Amendment 139 #
2011/0437(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 41 – paragraph 1
Article 41 – paragraph 1
1. In the concession documents, the contracting authority or contracting entity may ask or may be required by a Member State to ask the tenderer to indicate in its tender any share of the contract it may intend to subcontract to third parties and any proposed subcontractors. Member States shall ensure there is no discrimination, in terms of working conditions and wages, between persons employed by subcontractors and persons employed by tenderers.
Amendment 143 #
2011/0437(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 43 – point b a (new)
Article 43 – point b a (new)
(ba) failure to meet the obligations arising from the concession contract;
Amendment 25 #
2011/0430(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Documents in the public domain held by libraries (including university libraries), museums and archives will be presumed to be reusable.
Amendment 38 #
2011/0430(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Where charges are made for the re-use of documents, they should in principle be limited to the marginal costs incurred for their reproduction and formatting, ensuring of their interoperability and dissemination, unless exceptionally justified according to objective, transparent and verifiable criteria. The necessity of not hindering the normal running of public sector bodies covering a substantial part of the operating cost relating to the performance of their public task from the exploitation of their intellectual property rights should notably be taken into consideration. The burden of proving that charges are cost-oriented and comply with relevant limits should lie with the public sector body charging for the re- use of documents.
Amendment 63 #
2011/0430(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – point 2 a (new)
2a. In Article 2 the following paragraph is added: 6a. "generally accessible documents" means documents that are accessible under the national rules on access to documents. This includes, where applicable, documents held by private organisations carrying out a public task.
Amendment 76 #
2011/0430(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2003/98/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
(1) InArticle 5, paragraph 1, the words ‘through electronic means’ are replaced by ‘ is replaced by the following: Public sector bodies shall make their documents available in any pre existing format or language and where possible and appropriate, in machine-readable format based on open standards together with their metadata. Documents created after entry into force of this Directive shall in principle be made available in machine- readable format and together with their metadata.’. This shall not imply an obligation where the adaptation of existing documents, including the provision of extracts, would involve disproportionate effort, according to transparent, objective and verifiable criteria.
Amendment 77 #
2011/0430(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point 1
Article 1 – point 6 – point 1
Directive 2003/98/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Documents will be made available at zero cost wherever possible. Where charges are made for the re-use of documents, the total amount charged by public sector bodies shall be limited to the marginal costs incurred for their reproduction and dissemination.
Amendment 102 #
2011/0430(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 9
Article 1 – point 9
Directive 2003/98/EC
Article 9
Article 9
Member States shall ensure that practical arrangements facilitating the cross- lingual search for documents available for re-use are in place, such as asset lists of main documents with relevant metadata, accessible preferably online and in machine-readable format, and portal sites that are linked to decentralised asset lists. This shall not imply an obligation for public sector bodies to create or adapt documents in order to comply with the request, nor shall it imply an obligation to provide extracts from documents where this would involve disproportionate effort, going beyond a simple operation.
Amendment 128 #
2011/0430(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
(1) Member States shall adopt and publish, by 182 months at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions and a correlation table between those provisions and this Directive.
Amendment 28 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) to contribute to information, awareness and guidance for the benefit of the public, civil society and the business community regarding the need to attenuate the causes and effects of climate change and the ways in which each of them can contribute to achieving this;
Amendment 29 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 35 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 42 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall regularly monitor and report annually to the European Parliament on the implementation of the LIFE Programme and its sub-programmes, including the amount of climate-related expenditure and biodiversity-related expenditure. It shall also examine synergies between the LIFE Programme and other complementary Union programmes, and in particular between its sub-programmes.
Amendment 43 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 3(2), 19(1) and 19(3) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from the [date of entry into force of this Regulation] period of seven years from the [date of entry into force of this Regulation]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the seven-year period. The delegation of power shall be extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 37 #
2011/0414(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) responsible and safe management of spentnuclear fuel and radioactive waste, decommissioning and remediation of former nuclear sites and installations;
Amendment 38 #
2011/0414(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) promotion of information, education and professional training policies in the field of nuclear power and relating to the nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear waste management and radiation protection;
Amendment 72 #
2011/0414(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Priorities – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
Annex – Priorities – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
- development of the requisite skills in the field of operating and decommissioning nuclear facilities, managing nuclear waste and radiation protection
Amendment 21 #
2011/0411(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Detailed areas of cooperation to be pursued by the Union’s assistance under this Regulation are listed in the Annex. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 7 to amend or supplement the Annex.
Amendment 22 #
2011/0411(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
As referred to in Article 13, paragraph 2 of the ‘Erasmus for All’ Regulation, in order to promote the international dimension of higher education, an indicative amount of EUR 1 812 100 000 from the different external instruments (Development Cooperation Instrument, European Neighbourhood Instrument, Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance, Partnership Instrument and the European Development Fund), will be allocated to actions of learning mobility to or from non EU countries, encompassing the business sector also, and to cooperation and policy dialogue with authorities/institutions/organisations from these countries. The provisions of the ‘Erasmus for All’ Regulation will apply to the use of those funds.
Amendment 17 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) Major steps can be taken to develop/enhance infrastructure in a manner that maximises vehicle noise reduction, such as through the large-scale use of noise barriers.
Amendment 30 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) Information relating to noise, including test data, should be made available and clearly displayed at points of sale and in promotional materials for vehicles.
Amendment 32 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) The Commission and Member States should consider the possibility of offering financial incentives to increase the use of low-noise vehicles and thus encourage commercial vehicle operators to invest in such vehicles.
Amendment 51 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Where manufacturers choose to install an AVAS in vehicles, the requirements of Annex IX shall be fulfilled.
Amendment 52 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 10(1) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of five years from the date of adoption of this Regulation. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the seven-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of time from the date of adoptionan identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period, starting from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 53 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13
Article 13
Amendment 26 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. Support under this Regulation shall promote enhanced political cooperation and progressive economic integration between the Union and the partner countries and, in particular, the implementation of partnership and cooperation agreements, association agreements or other existing and future agreements, and jointly agreed macro-regional strategies and action plans.
Amendment 28 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) implementing the EU’s macro-regional strategies covering states neighbouring the EU, as well as the action plans relating to these;
Amendment 35 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) enhancing sub-regional, regional and Neighbourhood wide collaboration, as well as Cross-Border Cooperationand Territorial Cooperation, by fostering regional synergies and networks in fields such as the environment, climate change, energy, research, ICT, culture and mobility.
Amendment 40 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) programmes concerning the macro-regional strategies of the Union and the action plans relating to these;
Amendment 41 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) cross-border regional programmes aimed at fostering joint regional synergies and networks with neighbouring countries in fields such as the environment, climate change, energy, research, ICT, culture, transport and mobility between neighbouring countries, by means of cooperation between one or more regions of the Member States with one or more regions of the partner countries.
Amendment 42 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. For multi-country programmmacro-regional programmes and strategies, a comprehensive programming document including a Strategy and a Multi-annual indicative programme shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 15(3) of the Common Implementing Regulation. It shall define the priorities for Union support towards the region or the sub-region and the indicative level of funding broken down by priority. It shall have an appropriate multi-annual duration.
Amendment 45 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) around a river basin, covering the territorial units corresponding to NUTS level 2 or equivalent facing a river basin common to Member States and partner countries and/or the Russian Federation;
Amendment 46 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
(cb) macro-regions already covered by EU strategies or synergies;
Amendment 48 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope available for implementing this Regulation over the period 2014 to 2020 shall be EUR 18 182 300 000 (current prices). Up to 15% of the financial envelope shall be allocated to the Cross-Border Cooperation programmes referred to in Article 6(1) (c), (ab) and (ca).
Amendment 161 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Horizon 2020 pursues three priorities, namely generating excellent science (“Excellent science”), creating industrial and service sector leadership (“Industrial and service sector leadership”) and tackling societal challenges (“Societal challenges”). Those priorities should be implemented by a specific programme consisting of three Parts on indirect actions and one Part on the direct actions of the Joint Research Centre (JRC).
Amendment 185 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) Part II “Industrial and service sector leadership”;
Amendment 195 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Part II “Industrial and service sector leadership” shall strengthen industrial and service sector leadership and competitiveness in accordance with the priority “Industrial and service sector leadership” set out in Article 5(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) No XX/2012 [Horizon 2020] by pursuing the following specific objectives:
Amendment 196 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) boosting Europe's industrial and service sector leadership through research, technological development, demonstration and innovation in the following enabling and industrial technologies:
Amendment 212 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) boosting energy efficiency and making the transition to a reliable, sustainable and competitive energy system, in the face of increasing resource scarcity, increasing energy needs and climate change;
Amendment 213 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) achieving a European transport system that isncludes all the Member States and that will become resource-efficient, environmentally- friendly, safe and seamless for the benefit of European citizens, the economy and society;
Amendment 251 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The members of the Scientific Council shall be appointed by the Commission, guaranteeing balanced gender representation and following an independent and transparent procedure for their identification agreed with the Scientific Council, including a consultation of the scientific community and a report to the European Parliament and Council.
Amendment 255 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts shall be conferred on the Commission for an indet period of seven years from the entry into force of this Decision. The Commission shall draw up a report concermninate perg the delegatiodn of time from the entry into force of this Decision. power not later than nine months before the end of the seven-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 256 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of powers may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.
Amendment 260 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 262 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Article 10 – paragraph 5
5. A delegated act shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament or the Council has informed the Commission that it will not object. That period shall be extended by one month at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council.
Amendment 263 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 6
Article 10 – paragraph 6
Amendment 308 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 1
Horizon 2020 will encourage and support the participation of micro-enterprises and SMEs in an integrated way across all specific objectives.
Amendment 317 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.4 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.4 – paragraph 2
The debt facility will provide loans to single beneficiaries for investment in research and innovation; guarantees to financial beneficiaries making loans to beneficiaries; combinations of loans and guarantees, and guarantees or counter- guarantees for national and, regional and local debt- financing schemes. It will include an SME window targeting R&I-driven SMEs with loan amounts that complement finance to SMEs by the Loan Guarantee Facility under the Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and SMEs.
Amendment 455 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 4 a (new)
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 4 a (new)
Amendment 458 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – title
Annex 1 – section 2 – title
Industrial and Service Sector Leadership
Amendment 460 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – paragraph 2
The successful mastering and deployment of enabling technologies by European services and industry is a key factor in strengthening Europe's productivity and innovation capacity and ensuring Europe has an advanced, sustainable and competitive economy, global leadership in high-tech application sectors and the ability to develop unique solutions for societal challenges. Innovation activities will be combined with R&D, as an integral part of the funding.
Amendment 472 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 1
A number of activity lines will target ICT industrial and technological leadership challenges and cover ICT standards and protocols, as well as generic ICT research and innovation agendas, including notably:
Amendment 734 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – Part III – point 3 – heading
Annex 1 – Part III – point 3 – heading
3. SEnergy efficiency and secure, clean and efficient energy.
Amendment 735 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – Part III – point 3.1 – introductory part
Annex 1 – Part III – point 3.1 – introductory part
3.1. RIncreasing energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption and carbon footprint through smart and sustainable usage
Amendment 978 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – Part IV – point 2 – heading
Annex 1 – Part IV – point 2 – heading
2. Industrial and Services Leadership
Amendment 979 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – Part IV – point 3.3 – heading
Annex 1 – Part IV – point 3.3 – heading
3.3. SEnergy efficiency and secure, clean and efficient energy
Amendment 357 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
(27a) Universities and research organisations play a fundamental role within the scientific and technological base of the Union as basic institutions of excellence, both in training and research.
Amendment 379 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point e
Article 2 – point e
(e) 'public-public partnership' means a partnership where public sector bodies or bodies with a public service mission at local, regional, national or international level commit with the Union to jointly support the development and implementation of a research and innovation programme or activities.
Amendment 398 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Horizon 2020 shall contribute to building an econom society based on knowledge and innovation across the whole Union by leveraging sufficient additional research, development and innovation funding. Thereby, it shall support the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy and other Union policies, as well as the achievement and functioning of the European Research Area (ERA). The relevant performance indicators are set out in the introduction of Annex I.
Amendment 399 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) industrial and services leadership;
Amendment 489 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Linkages and interfaces shall be implemented across and within the priorities of Horizon 2020. Particular attention shall be paid in this respect to the development and application of key enabling and industrial technologies, to bridging from discovery to market application, to cross-disciplinary research and innovation, to social and economic sciences and humanities, to mathematics, to fostering the functioning and achievement of the ERA, to cooperation with third countries, to responsible research and innovation including gender, and to enhancing the attractiveness of the research profession and to facilitating cross-border and cross- sector mobility of researchers.
Amendment 603 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Particular attention shall be paid to ensuring the adequate participation of, and research and innovation impact on, small and medium- sized enterprises (SME) in Horizon 2020. Quantitative and qualitative assessments of SME participation shall be undertaken as part of the evaluation and monitoring arrangements.
Amendment 624 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. The integrated approach set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 is expected to lead to aroundat least 15% of the total combined budget for the specific objective on "Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies" and the priority "Societal challenges" going to SMEs.
Amendment 647 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Public-private partnerships shall be identified and implemented in an open and transparent way based on all of the following criteria:
Amendment 674 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 750 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) Not later than end 2017, and taking into account the ex-post evaluation of the Seventh Framework Programme to be completed by the end of 2015 and the review of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, the Commission shall carry out, with the assistance of independent experts, an interim evaluation of Horizon 2020, its specific programme, including the European Research Council, and the activities of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, on the achievements (at the level of results and progress towards impacts) of the objectives of Horizon 2020 and continued relevance of all the measures, the efficiency and use of resources, the scope for further simplification, and Union added value. That evaluation shall also take into consideration aspects relating to access to funding opportunities for participants in all regions and Member States, for SMEs and for promoting gender balance. That evaluation shall additionally take into account the contribution of the measures to the Union priorities of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and results on the long- term impact of the predecessor measures.
Amendment 763 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 1
Horizon 2020 has the general objective to build an econom society based on knowledge and innovation across the whole Union, while contributing to sustainable development. It will support the Europe 2020 strategy and other Union policies as well as the achievement and functioning of the European Research Area.
Amendment 769 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 5 – indent 2
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 5 – indent 2
Amendment 785 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 8
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 8
Each of these has been proven to have high Union added value. Together, they form a powerful and balanced set of activities which, in concert with activities at national and, regional and local levels, span the breadth of Europe’s needs regarding advanced science and technology. Bringing them together in a single programme will enable them to operate with greater coherence, in a rationalised, simplified and more focused way, while maintaining the continuity which is vital to sustain their effectiveness.
Amendment 786 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – heading 3
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – heading 3
Part II. Priority ‘Industrial and Service Sector Leadership’
Amendment 810 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 12
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 12
Horizon 2020 will take an integrated approach to the participation of SMEs, which could lead to aroundt least 15 % of the total combined budgets for all specific objectives on societal challenges and the specific objective ‘'Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’' being devoted to SMEs.
Amendment 819 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – point c
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – point c
(c) SEnergy efficiency, secure, clean and efficient energy;
Amendment 847 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 16
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 16
Social sciences and humanities shall be an integral part of the activities to address all the challenges. Human and social sciences are to be represented in programme committees and experts' groups in charge of project and programme evaluation in all topics. In addition, the underpinning development of these disciplines shall be supported under the specific objective ‘Inclusive, innovative and secure societies’. Support will also focus on providing a strong evidence base for policy making at international, Union, national and regional levels. Given the global nature of many of the challenges, strategic cooperation with third countries shall be an integral part of each challenge. In addition, cross-cutting support for international cooperation shall be provided under the specific objective ‘Inclusive, innovative and secure societies’.
Amendment 852 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 16
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 16
Social sciences and humanities shall be an integral part of the activities to address all the challenges. In addition, the underpinning development of these disciplines shall be supported under the specific objective ‘Inclusive, innovative and secure societies’. Support will also focus on providing a strong evidence base for policy making at international, Union, national and, regional and local levels. Given the global nature of many of the challenges, strategic cooperation with third countries shall be an integral part of each challenge. In addition, cross-cutting support for international cooperation shall be provided under the specific objective ‘Inclusive, innovative and secure societies’.
Amendment 93 #
2011/0400(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) to support the measures necessary to ensure suitably trained human resources and the development and sustainability of nuclear competences at Union level;
Amendment 100 #
2011/0400(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) lay the foundations for future fusion and fission power plants by developing materials, technologies and conceptual design;
Amendment 250 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The relevant work programme or work plan may exclude entities not able to provide satisfactory security or intellectual property protection guarantees, including as regards personnel security clearance if justified by security reasons.
Amendment 259 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, in the case of European Research Council (ERC) frontier research actions, the SME instrument, actions in the area of primary agricultural production, programme co- fund actions and in justified cases provided for in the work programme or work plan, the minimum condition shall be the participation of one legal entity established in a Member State or associated country.
Amendment 288 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. Any proposal for research on human embryonic stem cells shall include, as appropriate, details of licensing and control measures that will be taken by the competent authorities of the Member States as well as details of the ethical approvals that will be provided. As regards the derivation of human embryonic stem cells, institutions, organisations and researchers shall be subject to strict licensing and control in accordance with the legal framework of the Member States involved.
Amendment 312 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Amendment 388 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. The members of any consortium wishing to participate in an action shall appoint one of them to act as coordinator which shall be identified in the grant agreement. The coordinator shall be the principal point of contact between members of the consortium, represent the consortium in its dealings with the Commission or the financial bodies concerned and monitor compliance by members of the consortium with their obligations under the grant agreement.
Amendment 450 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. By way of derogation from paragraph 5, demonstration, experimental and pilot projects as well as innovative actions with positive impact on the environment in the area of primary agricultural production shall benefit from grants of 100% of the total eligible costs.
Amendment 505 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. Eligible personnel costs shall only cover the actual hours worked by the persons directly carrying out work under the action. The evidence regarding the actual hours worked shall be provided by the participant, normally through a time recording system. The amount eligible for reimbursement per hour actually worked by the persons directly carrying out work under the action shall be the same for all Member States and shall be established by the Commission.
Amendment 528 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) auditable historical data of the participants.
Amendment 535 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) they are calculated on the basis of the total actual personnel costs recorded in the participant's general accounts which may be adjusta standard scale established onby the basis of budgeted or estimated elements according to the conditions defined by the CommissionCommission for all Member States;
Amendment 610 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
Article 37 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
Appropriate measures shall be taken to seek gender balance, balance between Member States and geographical diversity when appointing independent experts.
Amendment 213 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – point aa (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – point aa (new)
(aa) representatives of the local and/or regional authorities in the localities/regions in whose jurisdiction the airport is located;
Amendment 274 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Article 11 shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this Regulation period of seven years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the seven-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 106 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38 a (new)
Recital 38 a (new)
(38a) Given the importance of safety, professional qualifications and training, compliance with quality standards and, in particular, the operational performance of groundhandling staff, Member States should make provision for sanctions for infringements of this regulation. The sanctions should be effective and proportional and serve as a deterrent.
Amendment 120 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) '‘centralised infrastructure' means specific installations and/or facilities at an airport and all fuelling services and infrastructures which cannot, for technical, environmental, cost or capacity reasons, be divided or duplicated and whose availability is essential and necessary for the performance of subsequent groundhandling services;
Amendment 129 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. All airport users shall have the right to participate in the work of the Airport Users' Committee, or, if they so wish, to be represented on it by an organisation designated to that effect. However, if they are represented by such an organisation, this organisation shall not provide groundhandling services at the concerned airport.
Amendment 443 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2
Article 32 – paragraph 2
2. At airports whose annual traffic has been not less than 5 million passenger movements or 100 000 tonnes of freight for at least the previous three years, tThe managing body of the airport or, where appropriate, the public authority or any other body which controls the airport shall set minimum quality standards for the performance of groundhandling services.
Amendment 468 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 32 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Amendment 479 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. Suppliers of groundhandling services and self-handling airport users shall ensure thatprovide all their employees involved in the provision of groundhandling services, including managing staff and supervisors, regularly attendwith specific and recurrent training to enable them to perform the tasks assigned to them.
Amendment 484 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. Every employee involved in the provision of groundhandling services shall attend training sessions of at least two days of trainingduration relevant for the tasks assigned to the employee. Every employee shall attend theraining relevant trainingfor his new tasks when taking up a new job or when a new task is assigned to the employee..
Amendment 489 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 3 – point m
Article 34 – paragraph 3 – point m
(m) measures for he protection of the environment, including control of spillages, discharge management and waste disposal;
Amendment 531 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1
Article 40 – paragraph 1
Without prejudice to the application of this Regulation, and subject to the other provisions of Union law, Member States mayshall take the necessary measures to ensure protection of rights of workers.
Amendment 534 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 2
Article 42 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 22, 32, and 33 shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into forceseven years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the seven-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament ofr this Regulatione Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 104 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The Programme should particularly address micro-enterprises and SMEs, as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium- sized enterprises. Particular attention should be paid to micro enterprises, enterprises engaged in craft activities and social enterprises. Attention should also be paid to the specific characteristics and requirements of young entrepreneurs, new and potential entrepreneurs and female entrepreneurs, as well as specific target groups, such as migrants and entrepreneurs belonging to socially disadvantaged or vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities. The Programme should also encourage senior citizens to become and remain entrepreneurs and promote second chances for entrepreneurs.
Amendment 168 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1
Article 1
A programme for Union actions to improve the competitiveness of enterprises, with special emphasis on micro-enterprises and small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs) (hereinafter "the Programme"), is established for the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020.
Amendment 173 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Programme shall contribute to the following general objectives, paying particular attention to the specific needs of SMEs atmicro-enterprises and SMEs at local, regional, European and global level:
Amendment 179 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) strengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of the Union’s enterprises, in particular micro-enterprises and SMES including in the tourism sector;
Amendment 186 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) encouraging an entrepreneurial culture and promoting the creation and growth of micro-enterprises and SMEs.
Amendment 195 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) percentage of growth of the Union's industrial and services sector in relation to total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth,
Amendment 199 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) Union manufacturing output growth especially but not exclusively in eco- industries,
Amendment 203 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) changesreduction in administrative burden on micro-enterprises and SMEs,
Amendment 213 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) increase in the number of micro- enterprises and SMEs.
Amendment 224 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) To improve framework conditions for the competitiveness and sustainability of Union enterprises, especially micro- enterprises and SMEs including in the tourism sector;
Amendment 239 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) To improve access to finance for micro- enterprises and SMEs in the form of equity and debt;
Amendment 244 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) To improve access to markets micro- enterprises and SMEs inside the Union and globally.
Amendment 260 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The need of enterprises to adapt to the information society and to a low-carbon, climate-resilient, energy and resource- efficient economy shall be promoted in the implementation of the Programme.
Amendment 266 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The financial envelope established under this Regulation may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities which are required for the management of the Programme and the achievement of its objectives; in particular, studies, meetings of experts, information and communication actions, including corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union as far as they are related to the general objectives of the Programme, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, together with all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the Commission for the management of the Programme.These expenses should not exceed 5% of the value of the financial envelope.
Amendment 269 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – title
Article 6 – title
Actions to improve the framework conditions for the competitiveness and sustainability of Union enterprises, especially micro-enterprises and SMEs
Amendment 275 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall support actions to improve and strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of Union enterprises, particularly micro- enterprises and SMEs, so as to enhance the effectiveness, coherence and consistency of national policies promoting competitiveness, sustainability and the growth of enterprises in Europe.
Amendment 293 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) support for micro-enterprise and SME policy development and cooperation between policy makers, particularly with a view to improving the ease-of-access to programmes and measures for micro- enterprises and SMEs.
Amendment 311 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission may support initiatives accelerating the emergence of competitive industries based on cross-sectoral activities in areas characterised by a high proportion of micro-enterprises and SMEs and with a high contribution to increased employment levels and to the Union's GDP. Such initiatives shall stimulate development of new markets and the supply of goods and services based on the most competitive business models or on modified value- chains. They shall include initiatives to enhance productivity, resource efficiency, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Amendment 318 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall contribute to promoting entrepreneurship by improving framework conditions affecting the development of entrepreneurship. The Commission shall support a business environment favourable to enterprise development and growth., especially for micro-enterprises and SMEs.
Amendment 346 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall support actions which aim to improve access to finance for micro-enterprises and SMEs in their start- up and growth phases, being complementary to the Member States' use of financial instruments for SMEs atmicro- enterprises and SMEs at local, national and regional level. In order to ensure complementarity, these actions will be closely coordinated with those undertaken in the framework of cohesion policy and at national level. Such actions shall aim to stimulate the supply of both equity and debt finance.
Amendment 440 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Specific Objective: To improve framework conditions for the competitiveness and sustainability of EU enterprises, including in the tourism sector – Activities to improve Competitiveness
Annex I – Specific Objective: To improve framework conditions for the competitiveness and sustainability of EU enterprises, including in the tourism sector – Activities to improve Competitiveness
Amendment 39 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2
Article 2
This Regulation lays down the rules in relation to the implementation and operation of the systems under the European satellite navigation programmes throughout EU territory, in particular those relating to the governance and the financial contribution of the Union.
Amendment 45 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) Research and development in the field of GNSS applications to foster the development of applications based on EGNOS and Galileo;
Amendment 50 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Amendment 51 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to avoid possible abuse of dominance and long-term reliance on a single supplier;
Amendment 53 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. A conditional stage-payment contract includes a fixed stage which is accompanied by a budgetary commitment and one or more conditionala firm commitment regarding the execution of works and services contracted for this stage and one or more conditional budgetary and executory stages. The tender documents refer to the specific features of conditional stage- payment contracts. In particular, they specify the subject-matter of the contract, the price or the arrangements for determining the price and the arrangements for provision of supplies and services at each stage.
Amendment 54 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Where with regard to a particular stage the contracting authority notes that works and services agreed for that stage have not been realised, it may claim damages and terminate the contract.
Amendment 55 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the value of the contract does not increase by more than 10% of the initially agreed amount;
Amendment 56 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Amendment 59 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
In order to complete the technical tasks referred to in Article 13(2), the Commission may have recourse to the necessary assistance, in particular the assistance of experts from the national agencies competent in the space sector, independent experts and bodies capable ofompetent to providinge impartial analyses and opinions on the progress of the programmes.
Amendment 61 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The evaluation shall also address technological developments in this area, the scope for simplification, its internal and external coherence, the relevance of all objectives, as well as the contribution of the measures to the Union priorities of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. It shall take into account evaluation results on the long-term impact of the previous measures..
Amendment 62 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 5 and 14 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period from 1 January 2014 period of five years from 1 January 2014. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five- year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension, not later than three months before the end of each period from the date of entry into force of this regulation.
Amendment 104 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The European GNSS Agency was established by Regulation (EU) No 912/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 setting up the European GNSS Agency, repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1321/2004 on the establishment of structures for the management of the European satellite radio navigation programmes and amending Regulation (EC) No 683/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council in order to achieve the objectives of the Galileo and EGNOS programmes and implement certain tasks associated with the progress of the programmes. It is an agency of the Union which, as a body within the meaning of Article 185 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 165/2002, is subject to the obligations applicable to Union agencies. It should be assigned certain tasks associated with programme security, its potential designation as a competent PRS authority and its contribution to the marketing of the systems. Ipromotion and marketing of the services provided. It should also establish close contacts with users and potential users of the services provided under the programmes and collect information on their requirements and developments on the satellite navigation market. In addition, it should highlight areas where regulations could be adapted or introduced to take advantage of the benefits of GNSS and it should perform tasks aimed at maximising the socio- economic benefits of the programmes, including by establishing an adoption roadmap by area of application. Furthermore, it should also perform tasks which the Commission may confer on it by means of one or more delegation agreements covering other various specific tasks associated with the programmes, including tasks associated with the exploitation phases of the systems and promotion of the applications and services on the satellite navigation market. In order for the Commission, representing of the Union, to exercise its power of control fully, these delegation agreements should include the general conditions governing the management of funds entrusted to the European GNSS Agency.
Amendment 117 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2
Article 2
This Regulation lays down the rules in relation to the implementation and operation of the systems under the European satellite navigation programmes throughout EU territory, in particular those relating to the governance and the financial contribution of the Union.
Amendment 120 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4
Article 4
Operation of the EGNOS system mainly includes management of the infrastructure, maintenance, ongoing improvement, renewal and protection of the system, approval, certification and standardisation activities associated with the programme, all elements justifying the reliability of the system and its operation as well as provision and marketing of services and, subject to the availability of budgetary resources, of the applications and services developed on the basis of those services, development and deployment activities for the evolution and future generations of the system, including procurement, as well as extension of the geographic coverage of the services in conformity with Article 1(5).
Amendment 126 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) research and development regarding GNSS applications to encourage the development of applications based on EGNOS and Galileo;
Amendment 129 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. In order to allow the costs of the programmes and of the different phases of the programmes to be clearly identified, the Commission, in accordance with the principle of transparent management, shall inform the Committee referred to in Article 35(1) and the European Parliament annually of the allocation of Union funds to each of the activities specified in paragraphs 1 and 2.
Amendment 136 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The amount referred to in paragraph 1 shall be broken down as follows: (a) for the activities referred to in Article 7(1)(a) and 7(1)b, EUR X million at current prices; (b) for the activities referred to in Article 7(1)(c), EUR Y million at current prices; (c) for the contingency reserve, EUR Z million at current prices. The Commission may re-allocate appropriations set aside to cover deployment and exploitation risks (satellite failures, launch risks, delays, unforeseen events relating to exploitation) that are not used for that purpose in order to cover activities relating to the maximisation of the socio-economic benefits of the programmes.
Amendment 138 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. The Commission may re-allocate funds from one category of expenditure, as laid down in paragraph 1a (a), (b) and (c), to another, up to a ceiling of 10% of the amount referred to in paragraph 1. Where any such re-allocation concerns an amount greater than 10% of the amount referred to paragraph 1, the Commission shall consult the Committee referred to in Article 35(1) in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 35(2).
Amendment 139 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Council of any re-allocation as referred to in paragraphs 1a and 1b.
Amendment 152 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall ensure that the systems and their operation shall bare secure.
Amendment 155 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) in the context of the operation of the systems, it shall contribute to the marketing of services, including the necessary market analysis; and ensure the maximisation of socio-economic benefits;
Amendment 163 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Council of the interim and end results of the evaluation of major procurement tenders and of any contracts with private sector entities to be concluded by the European GNSS Agency.
Amendment 164 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall conclude a multiannual delegationFor the deployment phase of the Galileo programme, the Commission shall conclude a delegation agreement with the European Space Agency detailing the latter's tasks, in particular as regards the design and procurement of the system. The agreement with the European Space Agency shall be concluded on the basis of a delegation decision adopted by the Commission in accordance with Article 54(2) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002. This agreement shall cover the execution of tasks and the budget subject to the delegation in accordance with the implementation of the programmes, in particular completion of the infrastructure under the Galileo programme.
Amendment 166 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The monitoring and control measures, in particular, shall provide for a provisional cost forecast system, systematic information to the European Parliament also from the Commission on costs, and, in the event of a discrepancy between the planned budgets and costs incurred, corrective action ensuring the implementation of the infrastructures within the limits of the budgets allocated.
Amendment 167 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. For the exploitation phase of the programmes, the European GNSS Agency shall enter into the working arrangements with the European Space Agency that are necessary for the fulfilment of their respective tasks under this Regulation in this phase. These arrangements shall also address the European Space Agency's role during this phase and its co- operation with the European GNSS Agency, in particular as regards: (a) conception, design, monitoring, validation and procurement in the framework of the development of future generations of the systems; (b) technical support in the framework of operation and maintenance of the existing generation of the systems. Those working arrangements and any changes thereto shall be notified by the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council.
Amendment 169 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. The Committee referred to in Article 35(1) shall be consulted on the delegation decision referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, in accordance with the consultation procedure referred to in Article 35(2). The Committee and the European Parliament shall be informed of the multiannual delegation agreement to be concluded by the Commission and the European Space Agency.
Amendment 171 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4
Article 16 – paragraph 4
4. The Committee referred to in Article 35(1)ssion shall be informed by the Commission the European Parliament and the Council of the interim and end results of the evaluation of themajor procurement tenders and of the contracts with private sector entities to be concluded by European Space Agency.
Amendment 173 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – point b
Article 20 – point b
(b) to avoid possible abuse of dominance and long-term reliance on a single supplier;
Amendment 176 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. A conditional stage-payment contract includes a fixed stage which is accompanied by a budgetary commitment and one or more conditional stagesa firm commitment to provide the works and services contracted for that stage and one or more stages which are conditional in terms of both budget and execution. The tender documents refer to the specific features of conditional stage- payment contracts. In particular, they specify the subject-matter of the contract, the price or the arrangements for determining the price and the arrangements for provision of supplies and services at each stage.
Amendment 177 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Where, with regard to a particular stage, the contracting authority notes that works and services agreed for that stage have not been realised, it may claim damages and terminate the contract.
Amendment 178 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Unlike a contract which provides remuneration for a result and for which the price or arrangements for determining the price is fixed initially in the contractual documents, a cost-reimbursement contract remunerates the resources used and not a finished product or service. The price to be paid consists of reimbursement of all direct costs incurred by the contractor in performing the contract, such as expenditure on labour, materials, consumables, use of equipment and infrastructures necessary to perform the contract. These costs are increased by a fixed fee covering indirect costs and the profit, or a sum covering indirect costs and incentive fee compensation based on achieving objectives in respect of performance and delivery schedules.
Amendment 179 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3
Article 23 – paragraph 3
3. The ceiling price for a full or partial cost-reimbursement contract is the maximum price payable. It may only be exceeded in duly justified exceptional circumstances subject to prior agreement by the contracting authority.
Amendment 180 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – point b a (new)
Article 24 – point b a (new)
(ba) the value of the contract does not increase by more than 15% of the initially agreed amount;
Amendment 181 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. The contracting authority may ask eachshall request the tenderer to subcontract pa sharte of the contract, at different levels, to companies which do not belo by competitive tendering ato the group to which it belongs. This minimum sub-contracting section is expressed as a range from a minimum to a maximum percentage. This range is in proportion to the objective and value of the contract as well as the nature of the sector of activity concerned, in particular, the competitive conditions and industrial potential observedappropriate levels of sub-contracting to companies other than those that belong to the tenderer's group.
Amendment 191 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The evaluation shall also address technological developments in the field, the scope for simplification, its internal and external coherence, the relevance of all objectives, as well as the contribution of the measures to the Union priorities of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. It shall take into account evaluation results on the long-term impact of the previous measures.
Amendment 192 #
2011/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 5 and 14 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period from 1 January 2014 period of five years from 1 January 2014. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the seven-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period from the date of entry into force of this directive.
Amendment 115 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
4. On the basis of the analysis, the Member State shall consult on the capacity situation at the airport with the managing body of the airport, the air carriers using the airport regularly, their representative organisations, representatives of general aviation using the airport regularly and air traffic control authorities.
Amendment 144 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. At the end of each scheduling period, the coordinator or schedules facilitator shall submit to the Member States concerned and to the Commission, the Commission, all coordination financers and any other stakeholder, at their request, a financial report and an activity report describing the general slot allocation and/or schedules facilitation situation, examining, in particular, the application of Article 9(5) and Articles 13 and 18, as well as any complaints regarding the application of Articles 9 and 10 submitted to the coordination committee and the steps taken to resolve them. The report shall also contain the results of a survey conducted among the interested parties on the quality of services provided by the coordinator.
Amendment 148 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d
d) remaining available slots with respect to each type of constraint taken into consideration in the coordination parameters. The database shall allow the air carriers to verify the availability of slots corresponding to their requests ;
Amendment 153 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
This information shall be updated regularly. At the end of each season, the coordinator shall publish the activity report and financial report mentioned in paragraph 1.
Amendment 166 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
At a coordinated airport, the Member State responsible shall ensure that a coordination committee is set up. The same coordination committee may be designated for more than one airport. Membership of this committee shall be open at least to the air carriers using the airport(s) in question regularly and their representative organisations, the managing body of the airport concerned, the relevant air traffic control authorities, the representatives of general aviation using the airport regularly , the network manager, the performance review body and the national supervisory authority of the Member State concerned .
Amendment 235 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 7
Article 10 – paragraph 7
7. If the conditions set out in paragraph (2)(a) and (b) are not met, the Commission may however decide that priority for the allocation of the same series should be awarded to the air carriers for the following scheduling period, if this is justified on imperative grounds of urgency linked to exceptional events or operational stoppages requiring coherence in the application of measures to be taken in these airports. The Commission shall adopt the necessary measures, the application of which shall not exceed the length of one scheduling period. It shall adopt these immediately applicable implementing acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 16(3).
Amendment 17 #
2011/0389(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 2006/43/EC
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
The aptitude test shall be conducted in one of the official languages permitted by the language rules applicable in theof the host Member State concerned. It shall cover only the statutory auditor’s adequate knowledge of the laws and regulations of that Member State in so far as it is relevant to statutory audits.
Amendment 21 #
2011/0389(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 15 – point e
Article 1 – point 15 – point e
Directive 2006/43/CE
Article 32 – paragraph 6
Article 32 – paragraph 6
(6) The activities of the competent authority shall be transparent. This shall include the publication of annual work programmes and activity reports.
Amendment 24 #
2011/0389(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 25
Article 1 – point 25
Directive 2006/43/EC
Article 48 a (new) - paragraph 2
Article 48 a (new) - paragraph 2
(2) The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 8(3), 22(4), 26(3), 29(2), 36(7), 45(6), 46(2), 47(3) and 47(5) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from [date of entry into force of this Directive]. five years from [date of entry into force of this Directive]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five- year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 34 #
2011/0387(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The SIA should define long-term priory fields for the European Institute of Innovation and Technology ("the EIT") and include an assessment of its economic and social impact and capacity to generate best innovation added-value. The SIA should take into account the results of the monitoring and evaluation of the EIT.
Amendment 109 #
2011/0384(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 1 – point 1 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 294/2008
Article 2 – paragraph 10
Article 2 – paragraph 10
10. 'Stakeholder Forum' means a meeting open to representatives of national and, regional and local authorities, organized interests and individual entities from business, higher education, and research, cluster organisations, as well as other interested parties from across the knowledge triangle".
Amendment 156 #
2011/0384(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 8 a (new)
Article 1 – point 8 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 294/2008
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
(8a) Paragraph 3 is amended as follows: "(3) The EIT shall also take appropriate account of policies and initiatives at local, regional, national and intergovernmental levels in order to make use of best practices, well-established concepts and existing resources.”
Amendment 167 #
2011/0384(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 2 – paragraph 1
2. There shall be 12 appointed members, appointed by the Commission, providingand 3 appointed members appointed by the European Parliament, providing gender balance and a balance between those with experience in business, higher education and research. They shall have a four-year non-renewable term of office.
Amendment 16 #
2011/0372(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In order to achieve a low-carbon development strategy, the Member States shall set up national bodies ensuring balanced representation of the parties concerned.
Amendment 22 #
2011/0372(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The registries shall be available for inspection by the public, which shall also have online access to them.
Amendment 23 #
2011/0372(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall, following the completion of the review of their national inventories under the Kyoto Protocol for each year of the first commitment period under the Kyoto Protocol, including the resolution of any implementation issues, retire from the registry utilised AAUs, RMUs, ERUs and CERs equivalent to their net emissions during that year.
Amendment 24 #
2011/0372(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. In respect of the last year of the commitment period under the Kyoto Protocol, Member States shall retire utilised units from the registry prior to the end of the additional period for fulfilling commitments set out in Decision 11/CMP.1 of the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol.
Amendment 42 #
2011/0372(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 7, 10, 11, 20 and 26 to 28 of this Regulation shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of seven years from the date of entry into force of the Regulation. The Commission shall draw up a report concerning the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the seven-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of timean identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period, from the date of entry into force of theis Regulation.
Amendment 47 #
2011/0370(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – point c
Article 5 – point c
(c) to strengthen the financial capacity of the cultural and creative sectors, and in particular public libraries, small and medium-sized enterprises and organisations;
Amendment 57 #
2011/0370(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) facilitate access to finance for small- and medium-sized enterprises, public libraries and organisations in the European cultural and creative sectors;
Amendment 62 #
2011/0370(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) supporting actions providing operators, including public libraries, with skills and know-how encouraging the adaption to digital technologies, including testing new approaches to audience building and business models;
Amendment 64 #
2011/0370(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – point d a (new)
Article 10 – point d a (new)
(da) activities by public libraries digitising literary works, producing integrated on- line catalogues and integrating public libraries into national and international networks;
Amendment 117 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The financial allocation for the Kozloduy, Ignalina and Bohunice Programmes may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities which are required for the management of the programme and the achievement of its objectives; in particular, studies, meetings of experts, training, information and communication actions, including corporate communication of the political priorities of the European Union as far as they are related to the general objectives of this Regulation, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, together with all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the Commission for the management of the programme.
Amendment 133 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall assess the information provided on the fulfilment of the ex ante conditionalities when preparing the 2014 annual work programme as referred to in Article 6(1). It may decide, when adopting the annual work programme, to suspend all or part of the Union financial assistance pending the satisfactory completion of the ex ante conditionalities, provided that such suspension does not jeopardise security at the nuclear power stations referred to in Article 1.
Amendment 140 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall, on the basis of the information received from the Member States, adopt one joint annual work programme for Kozloduy, Ignalina and Bohunice Programmes specifying the objectives, expected results, related indicators and timeline for the use of funds under each annual financial commitment.
Amendment 146 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall adopt, not later than 31 December 20143, detailed implementation procedures for the duration of the Programme. The act setting out the implementation procedures shall also define in more detail for the Kozloduy, Ignalina and Bohunice Programmes the expected results, activities and the corresponding performance indicators. It will contain the revised detailed decommissioning plans as referred to under Article 4(1)(c) that shall serve as baseline for the monitoring of the progress and the timely achievement of the expected results.
Amendment 126 #
2011/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 133 #
2011/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Members of the audit committee shall take part in skill enhancement programmes in order to ensure an adequate technical knowledge level to fulfil their tasks.
Amendment 137 #
2011/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 32 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
3. Unless it concerns the renewal of an audit engagement in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 33(1), the recommendation of the audit committee referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article, shall be prepared following a selectionpublic procurement procedure organized by the audited entity respecting the following criteria:
Amendment 138 #
2011/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 32 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the audited entity shall be free to invite any statutory auditors or audit firms to submit proposals for the provision of the statutory audit service on the condition that Article 33(2) is respected and that at least one of the invited auditors or firms is not one who receivpublish an invitation to tender for the audit engagement in the Official Journal of the European Union and in national newspapers or publications. Tender documents should contain transparent and non-discriminatory selection criteria to be used mfore than 15% of the total audit fees from large public- interest entities in the Member State concerned in the previous calendar year;e evaluation of proposals. The provisions of Article 33(2)must be respected.
Amendment 140 #
2011/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 32 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) the audited entity shall prepare tender documents to the intention of the invited statutory auditor(s) or audit firm(s)invited to tender under the public procurement procedure. Those tender documents shall allow them to understand the business of the audited entity and the type of statutory audit that is to be carried out. The tender documents shall contain transparent and non- discriminatory selection criteria that shall be used by the audited entity to evaluate the proposals made by statutory auditors or audit firms;
Amendment 141 #
2011/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 4
Article 32 – paragraph 4
Amendment 142 #
2011/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 143 #
2011/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 32 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 150 #
2011/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 160 #
2011/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Where throughout a continuous engagement of 64 years two statutory auditors or audit firms have been appointed, the maximum duration of the engagement of each statutory auditor or audit firm shall not exceed 96 years.
Amendment 167 #
2011/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 8 #
2011/0339(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) A high level of health protection shouldneeds to be ensured in the definition and implementation of all Union policies and activities, in accordance with Article 168 of the Treaty. The Union shall complement and support national health policies, encourage the cooperation between Member States and promote the coordination between their programmes, in full respect of the responsibilities of the national authorities for shaping their health policies and organising and delivering health services and medical care.
Amendment 14 #
2011/0339(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
The general objectives of the Health for Growth Programme shall be to work with the Member States to encourage innovation in healthcare and increase the sustainability of health systems, to improve the health of the EU citizens and protect them from, reduce inequalities in the field of health and protect the public from cross-regional and cross-border health threats.
Amendment 16 #
2011/0339(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – subparagraph 1
(2) To increase access to medical expertise and information for specific conditions also beyond national borders, and to develop shared solutions and guidelines to improve healthcare quality and patient safety in order to increase access to better and safer healthcare for EU citizens throughout the EU.
Amendment 18 #
2011/0339(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
1a. To develop joint approaches and actions and to demonstrate their value for better preparedness and coordination of research into, prevention and treatment of rare diseases which, owing to their low rate of occurrence, can only effectively be addressed at a pan-European level.
Amendment 21 #
2011/0339(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – point 1.2 a (new)
Article 4 – point 1.2 a (new)
– 1.2a. Develop e-Health ICT standards and protocols, in order to turn ICT technologies to good use in the field of health in order to guarantee the protection of personal data and protect patients and their privacy;
Amendment 22 #
2011/0339(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – point 1.2 b (new)
Article 4 – point 1.2 b (new)
– 1.2b. Develop e-Health ICT standards and protocols for emergency services, including the use of intelligent transport systems (ITS) in such services;
Amendment 24 #
2011/0339(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – point 3 .1
Article 4 – point 3 .1
Exchange best practices on key health issues such as smoking prevention, the use of drugs, including ethnobotanical substances, abuse of alcohol and obesity;
Amendment 25 #
2011/0339(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – point 3.2
Article 4 – point 3.2
– 3.2 Supporting the prevention of chronic diseases including cardiovascular diseases, hepatitis B and C and cancer, by sharing knowledge and best practice and developing joint activities;
Amendment 29 #
2011/0339(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall, in close cooperation with the Member States, monitor the implementation of the actions under the programme in the light of its objectives and indicators, including information on the amount of climate related expenditure. It shall report thereon to the committee referred to in Article 13, and shall keep the European Parliament and the Council informed.
Amendment 30 #
2011/0339(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall submit an annual report to the European Parliament on the way in which the programme is being implemented and on its impact.
Amendment 31 #
2011/0339(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
No later then mid-2018, an evaluation report shall be established by the Commission and presented to the European Parliament on the achievement of the objectives of all the measures (at the level of results and impacts), the efficiency of the use of resources and its European added value, in view of a decision on the renewal, modification or suspension of the measures. The evaluation shall additionally address the scope for simplification, its internal and external coherence, the continued relevance of all objectives, as well as the contribution of the measures to the Union priorities of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. It shall take into account evaluation results on the long-term impact of the predecessor programme.
Amendment 32 #
2011/0339(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.2 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.2 a (new)
1.2a. Health innovation and e-Health: use of intelligent transport systems (ITS) by emergency medical services.
Amendment 34 #
2011/0339(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – point 2
Annex 1 – point 2
2. To increase access to medical expertise and, information and treatment for specific conditions also beyond national borders, and to develop shared solutions and guidelines to improve healthcare quality and patient safety in order to increase access to better and safer healthcare for EU citizens.
Amendment 1 #
Amendment 178 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18
18. 'major accident' shall mean: an occurrence such as fire or explosion, significant loss of well control or significant escape of hydrocarbons to the environment, significant damage to the installation or equipment thereon, loss of structural integrity of the installation, and any other event involving death or major injury to five or more persons on or working in connection with the installation;
Amendment 190 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23
23. 'operator of production installation' shall mean: a person appointed by the licensee and authorised by the competent authority to manage and control the main functions of a production installation;
Amendment 259 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure that the competent authority haves the necessary authority and adequate resources to perform its tasks according to this Regulation.
Amendment 449 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 2
Article 35 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Article 34 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from the date of the entry of this Regulation into force period of five years from [the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power no later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 464 #
2011/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – point 1 – point a
Annex 1 – point 1 – point a
(a) the public is informed, whether by public notices or, via the website of the competent authorities or via other appropriate means such as electronic media where available, about submission of licensing applications to Member States, and that relevant information about such proposals is made available to the public including inter alia information about the right to participate, and to whom comments or questions may be submitted;
Amendment 128 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) On 28 March 2011, the Commission adopted the White Paper ''A Roadmap to a Single Transport Area ― Towards a competitive and resource-efficient transport system''. The White Paper aims at reducting by at least 60% the greenhouse gas emissions (''GHG'') of the transport sector by 2050 with respect to 1990.As far as infrastructure is concerned, the White Paper aims at establishing a fully functional and Union-wide multimodal TEN-T ‘core network’ by 2030.The White Paper also aims at uniformly developing a European transport area, optimising the performance of multimodal logistic chains, including by making greater use of more energy-efficient modes. Therefore, it sets the following relevant targets for TEN-T policy: 30% of road freight over 300 km should shift to other modes by 2030, and more than 50% by 2050; the length of the existing high-speed rail network should triple by 2030 and by 2050 the majority of medium-distance passenger transport should go by rail; by 2050, all core network airports should be connected to the rail network; all seaports to the rail freight and, where possible, to the inland waterway system.
Amendment 146 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Experience with the current financial framework shows that many Member States, which are eligible to the Cohesion Fund, are facing significant obstacles in delivering on time complex cross-border transport infrastructure projects with a high Union added value. Therefore, in order to improve the delivery of transport projects, in particular cross-border ones, with a high Union added value, part of the Cohesion Fund allocation (EUR 10 billion) should be transferred to finance transport projects on the transport core network in the Member States eligible to the Cohesion Fund under the Connecting Europe Facility. The Commission should support Member States eligible to the Cohesion Fund to develop an adequate pipeline of projects in order to give greatest possible priority to the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund. The Commission should ensure that no distortion of the national allocations is possible. The Commission should at the same time provide necessary coordination and assistance to the eligible Member States in order to remove administrative and bureaucratic barriers and ensure transparent process of selection of the projects.
Amendment 185 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Generic services in areas of public interest (as core services) are often affected by a strong degree of market failures. Indeed, the areas to be funded relate to public service delivery (eHealth, eIdentity, eProcurement large scale deployment and interoperability and the digitisation of European cultural collections) hence not commercial by definition at a starting level. In addition, if only core services are funded, the challenge would be to create the right incentives at Member State and regional level to actually deploy services of public interest: this is due particularly to lack of incentive at national level to link national systems to the core systems (hence develop conditions for interoperability and cross- border services) as well as to the fact that private investors would not alone ensure service deployment within interoperable frameworks..
Amendment 214 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) Mid-term and ex-post evaluations should be carried out by the Commission and the European Parliament notified of the results in order to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the funding and its impact on the overall goals of the Facility and the Europe 2020 Strategy's priorities.
Amendment 233 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) "“cross-border section"” means the section, which ensures the realisation or continuity of a project of common interest between at least two Member States or between a Member State and a neighbouring country;
Amendment 255 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) ‘bottleneck’ means a physical and/or functional barrier that leads to a system break affecting the continuity of long- distance flows. Such a barrier can be absorbed by new infrastructure such as bridges or tunnels that address problems as for example gradients, curve radii, gauge. The need to upgrade existing infrastructure shall not be considered as a bottleneckand/or by upgrading or modernising the existing infrastructure;
Amendment 294 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) ensuring sustainable and efficient transport in the long run, to be measured by the length of the conventional railway network in the EU-27 and, the length of high- speed railway network in the EU-27 and the maritime and river port network in the EU-27;
Amendment 297 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii a (new)
(iia) eliminating disparities between transport infrastructures and systems in the Member States. The achievement of this objective will be measured by the motorway and expressway network, the length of the conventional and high-speed railway network and the number of new or modernised maritime and inland waterway ports in the Member States which joined on 1 May 2004;
Amendment 300 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) optimise the integration and interconnection of transport modes and enhancing interoperability of transport services. The achievement of this objective will be measured by the number of industrial centres, ports and airports connected to the railway network.
Amendment 335 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) transport: EUR 31 694 000 000, out of which EUR 10 000 000 000 shall be transferred from the Cohesion Fund to be spent, on the basis of national allocations, in line with this Regulation in Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund;
Amendment 377 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) support measures for new technologies and innovations for all transport modes.
Amendment 378 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Transport-related actions involving a cross- border section or a part of such a section shall be eligible to receive Union financial aid if there is a written agreement is drawn up between the Member States concerned or between the Member States and third countries concerned relating to the realisation or completion of the cross- border section. Exceptionally, when a project is necessary to link to the network of a neighbouring Member State or a third country but does not actually cross the border, the written agreement referred to above shall not be required.
Amendment 425 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
(ii) inland transport connections to ports and airports, actions to reduce rail freight noise by retrofitting of existing rolling stock, support measures for new technologies and innovations for all transport modes, as well as development of ports and multi-modal platforms: the amount of Union financial aid shall not exceed 20% of the eligible costs.
Amendment 453 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i
(i) the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) and river information services (RIS) the amount of Union financial aid shall not exceed 50% of the eligible costs;
Amendment 488 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. As regards the EUR 10 000 000 000 transferred from the Cohesion Fund [Regulation XXX Article XX] to be spent, on the basis of national allocations, in Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund, specific calls shall be launched for projects implementing the core and global network exclusively in Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund.
Amendment 496 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. By the way of derogation from Article 10, and as regards the EUR [10 000 000 000] transferred from the Cohesion Fund [Regulation XXX Article XX] to be spent, on the basis of national allocations, in Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund, the maximum funding rates shall be those applicable to the Cohesion Fund referred to in Article 22 and Article 110.3 of Regulation (EU) No XXX2012 [Regulation laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund covered by the Common Strategic Framework and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006] for the following actions:
Amendment 534 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Actions supported by means of financial instruments s shall be selected on a first come first served basis and shall seek secsectoral and territorial diversification basis in accordance with Articles 3 and 4 as well as gradual geographical diversification across the Member States.
Amendment 579 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 20 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period from the date of entry into force of this Regulation period of seven years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the seven-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period..
Amendment 594 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - Point a
Annex – Part I - Point a
Innovative Management & Services Single European Sky - SESAR Innovative Management & Services Traffic Management Systems for Road, Rail and Inland Waterways (ITS, ERTMS and RIS) Innovative Management & Services Core and Global Network Ports and Airports
Amendment 680 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - point 10 - row 8 a (new)
Annex – Part I - point 10 - row 8 a (new)
Budapest - Arad Rail studies for high-speed network between Budapest and Arad
Amendment 681 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - point 10 - row 8 b (new)
Annex – Part I - point 10 - row 8 b (new)
Buzău - Brăila - Galați Road: upgrading of specific expressway/motorway sections; studies and works
Amendment 682 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - point 10 - row 8 c (new)
Annex – Part I - point 10 - row 8 c (new)
Drajna - Brăila - Galați Road: upgrading of specific expressway/motorway sections; studies and works
Amendment 683 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - point 10 - row 9
Annex – Part I - point 10 - row 9
Amendment 684 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - point 10 - row 9 a (new)
Annex – Part I - point 10 - row 9 a (new)
Bucurešti- Buzău - Brăila Rail upgrading of specific - Galați sections; studies high- speed
Amendment 685 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - point 10 - row 10
Annex – Part I - point 10 - row 10
Main – Main-Donau- Danube IWW studies and works on Ccanal – Danube (Kelheim - several sections and Constanța/Midia/Sulina) bottlenecks; inland + Bucurešti-Dunăre – waterway ports: Danube canal hinterland connections
Amendment 689 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - point 10 - row 11
Annex – Part I - point 10 - row 11
Constanta Port , MA (maritime hinterland connections, motorways) MA (including icebreaking services)
Amendment 690 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - point 10 - row 11 a (new)
Annex – Part I - point 10 - row 11 a (new)
Giurgiu Port Port infrastructure improvement and repair and connections with the hinterland: studies and works
Amendment 691 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - point 10 - row 11 b (new)
Annex – Part I - point 10 - row 11 b (new)
Galați Port Port infrastructure improvement and repair and connections with the hinterland: studies and works
Amendment 692 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - point 10 - row 11 c (new)
Annex – Part I - point 10 - row 11 c (new)
Brăila Port Port infrastructure improvement and repair and connections with the hinterland: studies and works
Amendment 693 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - point 10 - row 11 d (new)
Annex – Part I - point 10 - row 11 d (new)
Tulcea Port Port infrastructure improvement and repair and connections with the hinterland: studies and works
Amendment 694 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - point 10 - row 11 e (new)
Annex – Part I - point 10 - row 11 e (new)
Sulina Port Port infrastructure improvement and repair and connections with the hinterland: studies and works
Amendment 699 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - Point b - row 9 a (new)
Annex – Part I - Point b - row 9 a (new)
Sebeş – Turda – Other cross- Road Studies and Târgu-Mureş – border core works Paşcani – Iaşi – network Ungheni (RO/MD border)
Amendment 700 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - Point b - row 9 b (new)
Annex – Part I - Point b - row 9 b (new)
Calafat – Other core Road Studies and Craiova – network works Alexandria – Bucurešti
Amendment 701 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - Point b - row 9 c (new)
Annex – Part I - Point b - row 9 c (new)
Constanta - Other core Road Studies and Tulcea - GalaŃi network works
Amendment 702 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - Point b - row 9 d (new)
Annex – Part I - Point b - row 9 d (new)
Alba-Iulia – Other cross- Rail Studies and Turda – Dej – border core works Suceava – network Paşcani – Iaşi – Ungheni (RO/MD border)
Amendment 713 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - Point b - row 28 a (new)
Annex – Part I - Point b - row 28 a (new)
Bucurešti.- Other core Rail Rail Buzău - Brăila - network infrastructure GalaŃi improvement and repair and connections with the hinterland; studies high- speed network
Amendment 714 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - Point b - row 28 b (new)
Annex – Part I - Point b - row 28 b (new)
Halmeu - Cluj- Other Core Railway studies and Napoca - Network works Timisoara
Amendment 715 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - Point b - row 28 c (new)
Annex – Part I - Point b - row 28 c (new)
Bihor - Oradea - Other core Rail Studies and Cluj-Napoca - network works Suceava - Iaşi - Ungheni (towards Chisinau)
Amendment 716 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - Point b - row 28 d (new)
Annex – Part I - Point b - row 28 d (new)
Drajna - Brăila - Other core Road: Road Galați network expressway/motor infrastructure way improvement and repair
Amendment 717 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - Point b - row 28 e (new)
Annex – Part I - Point b - row 28 e (new)
Buzău - Brăila - Other Core Road: Road GalaŃi Network expressway/motor infrastructure way improvement and repair
Amendment 718 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - Point b - row 28 f (new)
Annex – Part I - Point b - row 28 f (new)
Iasi - Targu- Other Core highway / studies and Mures - (East- Network express road works West highway)
Amendment 17 #
2011/0301(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2 – point b – introductory part
Article 1 – point 2 – point b – introductory part
(b) The following paragraphs 2a to 2da are inserted:
Amendment 19 #
2011/0301(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – point 2 – point b
Decision No 1639/2006/EC
Article 31 – paragraph 2 d (new)
Article 31 – paragraph 2 d (new)
2da. The Commission shall submit annually to the European Parliament a report containing a breakdown by project of the utilisation of the amounts referred to in paragraph 2d. The report shall also contain information regarding the performance of the risk-sharing instrument for project bonds and recommendations regarding ways of enhancing its effectiveness.
Amendment 20 #
2011/0301(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 3 – point b – introductory part
Article 2 – point 3 – point b – introductory part
Regulation (EC) No 680/2007
Article 6– paragraph 1 – point b
Article 6– paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the following point (g) – (ga) is added:
Amendment 21 #
2011/0301(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 3 – point b
Article 2 – point 3 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 680/2007
Article 6– paragraph 1 – point g
Article 6– paragraph 1 – point g
(g) a financial contribution to the EIB to the provisioning and capital allocation for loans or guarantees to be issued by the EIB on its own resources under the risk-sharing instrument for project bonds in the field of TEN-T and TEN-E. The Union exposure to the risk sharing instrument for project bonds, including management fees and other eligible costs, shall be strictly limited to the amount of the Union contribution to the risk-sharing instrument for project bonds and there shall be no further liability on the general budget of the Union. The residual risk inherent in all operations shall be borne by the EIB. The detailed terms and conditions for implementing the risk- sharing instrument for project bonds, including its monitoring and control, shall be laid down in a delegation agreement between the Commission and the EIB, which shall be submitted to the European Parliament and published in the Official Journal of the European Union. In 2012 and 2013, an amount of up to EUR 210 million, of which up to EUR 200 million for transport projects and up to EUR 10 million for energy projects, may be redeployed for the risk-sharing instrument for project bonds in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 15(2) from the TEN-T (LGTT) and TEN-E budget lines, respectively. The risk-sharing instrument for project bonds may reuse any revenues received within the investment period for new loans and guarantees.
Amendment 22 #
2011/0301(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 3 – point b
Article 2 – point 3 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 680/2007
Article 6– paragraph 1 – point g a
Article 6– paragraph 1 – point g a
(ga) The Commission shall submit annually to the European Parliament a report containing a breakdown by project of the utilisation of the amounts referred to in paragraph 2d. The report shall also contain information regarding the performance of the risk-sharing instrument for project bonds and recommendations regarding ways of enhancing its effectiveness.
Amendment 44 #
2011/0301(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point (b)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point (b)
Decision 1639/2006/CE
Article 31 – paragraph 2d a (new)
Article 31 – paragraph 2d a (new)
Amendment 9 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The Union's internal pipeline network requires further integration between its Western and Eastern and South-Eastern parts in order to ensure security of supply throughout the Union.
Amendment 30 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c – indent 6 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c – indent 6 a (new)
- accommodation of significant higher volumes of low carbon electricity applications such as electric vehicles through advanced technical and market intervention;
Amendment 35 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The European coordinator shall be chosen on the basis of his or her experience with regard to the specific tasks assigned to him or her for the concerned project(s). Before being appointed, the European coordinator or candidates for this post shall appear before the relevant committee of the European Parliament.
Amendment 52 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 1 – point e a (new)
Annex II – point 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) infrastructure associated with supplying electricity for electric or hybrid vehicles;
Amendment 53 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 1 – point e b (new)
Annex II – point 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) port facilities to supply docked vessels with electricity generated on shore instead of electricity generated on board using their own engines;
Amendment 63 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 4 – point f a (new)
Annex IV – point 4 – point f a (new)
(fa) Accommodation of significantly higher volumes of low carbon electricity applications such as electric vehicles, through advanced technical and market intervention.
Amendment 131 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The Union's internal pipeline network requires further integration between its western and its eastern and south-eastern parts in order to ensure security of supply throughout the Union.
Amendment 212 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall establish a Union-wide list of projects of common interest. The list shall be reviewed and updated as necessary every two years which it shall forward to the European Parliament and EU Council. The list shall be reviewed and updated as necessary every year. Any updates to the list shall be forwarded for approval to the European Parliament and EU Council. The first list shall be adopted by 31 July 2013 at the latest.
Amendment 296 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – indent 3 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – indent 3 a (new)
- ensuring solidarity between Member States in response to a temporary or permanent energy shortage in one of them;
Amendment 314 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 4 a (new)
- ensuring solidarity between Member States in response to a temporary or permanent energy shortage in one of them;
Amendment 322 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c – indent 6 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c – indent 6 a (new)
- accommodation of significant higher volumes of low carbon electricity applications such as electric vehicles through advanced technical and market intervention;
Amendment 323 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c – indent 6 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c – indent 6 b (new)
- ensuring solidarity between Member States in response to a temporary or permanent energy shortage in one of them;
Amendment 329 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – indent 3 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – indent 3 a (new)
- ensuring solidarity between Member States in response to a temporary or permanent energy shortage in one of them;
Amendment 372 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Within three months of the receipt of the annual reports, the Agency shall submit to the Groups, the Commission and the European Parliament a consolidated report for the projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 and 2 of Annex II, evaluating the progress achieved and proposing, where appropriate, measures to overcome the delays and difficulties encountered. The evaluation shall also include, in accordance with the provisions of Article 6(8) and (9) of Regulation (EC) No 713/2009, the consistent implementation of the Union- wide network development plans with regard to the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas set out in Annex I.
Amendment 385 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
6. If the commissioning of a project of common interest is delayed by more than twohree years compared to the implementation plan without sufficient justification:
Amendment 411 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Amendment 430 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The European coordinator shall be chosen on the basis of his or her experience with regard to the specific tasks assigned to him or her for the concerned project(s). Before being appointed, the European coordinator or candidates for this post shall appear before the relevant committee of the European Parliament.
Amendment 461 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. To increase transparency for all stakeholders concerned, the competent authority shall, within nine months of the entry into force of this Regulation, publish a manual of procedures for the permit granting process applicable to projects of common interest in full conformity with the national legislation of the Member States concerned. The manual shall be updated as necessary and made available to the public. The manual shall at least include the information specified in point 1 of Annex VI.
Amendment 514 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. Within three months of the receipt of the opinion of the Agency, the Commission shall deliver an opinion on the methodology, which it shall forward to the European Parliament and the EU Council for approval, together with the two methodologies.
Amendment 515 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. Within three months of the day of receipt of the Commission's opinionapproval by the European Parliament and EU Council, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their methodology accordingly and submit it to the Commission for approval.
Amendment 524 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 8
Article 12 – paragraph 8
8. By 31 December 2016, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall jointly submit to the Commission and the AgencyAgency, the Commission, the European Parliament and the EU Council a common electricity and gas market and network model including both electricity and gas transmission and storage, covering the priority corridors and areas designated in Annex I and elaborated in line with the principles laid down in Annex V. «« After approval of this model by the Commission the European Parliament and the EU Council according to the procedure set out in paragraphs 2 to 4, it shall be included in the methodology.
Amendment 532 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The investment costs related to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1(a) to (d) and 2 of Annex II shall be borne by the transmission system operator(s) of the Member State(s) to which the project provides a net positive impact, and be paid for where possible, given the economic and social situation, by network users through tariffs for network access.
Amendment 576 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6
Article 14 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission mayshall issue guidelines regarding the incentives laid down in this Article in accordance with Article 18(1) to (3) of Regulation (EC) No 714/2009 and Article 23 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009.
Amendment 617 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 620 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 667 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 3 – point 9 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part 3 – point 9 – paragraph 1
(9) Oil supply connections in Central and , Eastern and South-Eastern Europe ("OSC"): interoperability of the oil pipeline network in Central Eastern Europe to increase security of supply and reduce environmental risks.
Amendment 669 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 3 – point 9 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part 3 – point 9 – paragraph 2
Member States concerned: Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Romania.
Amendment 689 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 1 – point e a (new)
Annex II – point 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) infrastructure associated with supplying electricity for electric or hybrid vehicles;
Amendment 690 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 1 – point e b (new)
Annex II – point 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) port facilities to supply docked vessels with electricity generated on shore instead of electricity generated on board using their own engines;
Amendment 770 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point e a (new)
Annex IV – point 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) it must help to ensure energy solidarity between Member States in response to a temporary or permanent energy shortage in one of them;
Amendment 774 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Annex IV – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) it must help to ensure energy solidarity between Member States in response to a temporary or permanent energy shortage in one of them;
Amendment 785 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point d a (new)
Annex IV – point 3 – point d a (new)
(da) it must help to ensure energy solidarity between Member States in response to a temporary or permanent energy shortage in one of them;.
Amendment 788 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 4 – point f a (new)
Annex IV – point 4 – point f a (new)
(fa) accommodation of significantly higher volumes of low carbon electricity applications such as electric vehicles through advanced technical and market intervention.
Amendment 789 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 4 – point f b (new)
Annex IV – point 4 – point f b (new)
(fb) it must help to ensure energy solidarity between Member States in response to a temporary or permanent energy shortage in one of them;.
Amendment 835 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 2 – point a
Annex VI – point 2 – point a
(a) The stakeholders affected by a project of common interest, including relevant authorities, including the local authorities, landowners and citizens living in the vicinity of the project, the general public and their associations, organisations or groups, shall be extensively informed and consulted at an early stage and in an open and transparent manner. Where relevant, the competent authority shall actively support the activities undertaken by the project promoter.
Amendment 20 #
2011/0299(COD)
The Commission should be assisted by an Expert Group of representatives of all Member States which shall be consulted on and contribute to, inter alia, monitoring of the implementation of these guidelines, planning, evaluation and addressing implementation problems.
Amendment 27 #
2011/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) meeting legal obligations under EU law and/or developing or providing building blocks, with a potential high impact on the development of pan-European public services, so as to support multiple digital service infrastructures and over time gradually build up a European interoperability ecosystem.
Amendment 28 #
2011/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Projects of common interest may encompass their entire cycle, including feasibility studies, implementation, continuous operation and development, coordination and evaluation.
Amendment 31 #
2011/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) Actions contributing to projects of common interest in the field of digital service infrastructure can be supported by: (a)- procurement and/or (b) grants.
Amendment 34 #
2011/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) Horizontal actions shall be supported by: (a)- procurement and/or (b) grants.
Amendment 64 #
2011/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – section 1 – point 2 – point h a (new)
Annex – section 1 – point 2 – point h a (new)
(ha) Electronic registers and/or specialised national IT systems, the creation and interconnection of which has become compulsory at European level under the terms of a number of regulations, directives and decisions.
Amendment 66 #
2011/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – section 1 – point 2 – point h b (new)
Annex – section 1 – point 2 – point h b (new)
(hb) Interoperable cross-border eGovernment services.
Amendment 68 #
2011/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – section 2 – point 1 – point c a (new)
Annex – section 2 – point 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) Assistance in reducing the digital divide.
Amendment 109 #
2011/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) contribute to improvements in daily life for citizens, businesses and governments through the promotion of broadband networks, the interconnection and interoperability of local, regional and national telecommunication networks as well as non-discriminatory access to such networks and digital inclusion.
Amendment 126 #
2011/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
2. "„Broadband networks" means wired and wireless (including satellite) access networks, ancillary infrastructure and core networks capable of delivering high speed and very high speed connectivity.
Amendment 147 #
2011/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the deployment of high speed broadband networks to link rural, remote or sparsely populated regions and island, landlocked and peripheral regions with the central regions of the Union ensuring in those regions that speeds of data transmission are sufficient to permit broadband connectivity of 30 Mbps and above;
Amendment 165 #
2011/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Amendment 168 #
2011/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Amendment 196 #
2011/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Amendment 214 #
2011/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 2 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – section 2 – paragraph 4
Rural and low density areas are typically served with low or medium speed connections and in some cases even not served at all. The business case for investment is unlikely to be viable and the European targets are unlikely to be reached by 2020. Investment in these areas needs higher financial support, provided by grants, possibly in combination with financial instruments. Such areas will include rural, remote and sparsely populated regions where investment costs are either very high or where income is low. The support from the Connecting Europe Facility in these areas is likely to complement available cohesion funds or rural development and other direct public support.
Amendment 249 #
2011/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 2 – paragraph 11
Annex 1 – section 2 – paragraph 11
The deployment of broadband networks to connect rural, remote, island, landlocked and peripheral regions with central regions of the Union, including where necessary submarine cables, will be supported where it is essential to ensure access by isolated communities to broadband at 30 Mbps and above. This support should complement other funds, whether EU or national, available for this purpose.
Amendment 258 #
2011/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 2 – paragraph 13 – point c
Annex 1 – section 2 – paragraph 13 – point c
(c) RLocal and regional decision makers, including municipalities, who may establish concessions for broadband infrastructures. Equipment providers may be interested in such an arrangement, via the creation of a special purpose company.
Amendment 267 #
2011/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – section 3 – paragraph 4
The infrastructure will be based on the existing Internet backbone and where necessary new networks will be deployed. Connections will be made directly or through locally, regionally- or nationally- managed infrastructures. In particular it will provide connectivity for other trans- European services inter alia those mentioned in this Annex. This infrastructure will be fully integrated in the Internet as a key capacity for trans- European public service and will support the adoption of emerging standards (e.g. Internet protocols such as IPv6). Dedicated underlying infrastructure for connecting public administrations may be considered if necessary for security reasons.
Amendment 271 #
2011/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – paragraph 8
Annex 1 – section 3 – paragraph 8
A set of connected and secured authentication servers and protocols that ensure interoperability of the variety of authentication and identification and authorization systems that exist in Europe will be deployed. This platform will enable citizens and businesses to access online services when needed for example to study, work, travel, get health care or do business abroad. It will constitute the core layer for all those digital services for which electronic identification and authentication are needed: e.g. electronic procurement, online health services, standardised business reporting, electronic exchange of judicial information, trans-European online company registration, e-Government services for individuals and businesses, including communication between business registers relating to cross-border mergers and foreign branches. This platform may also use resources and tools of the multilingual core platform.
Amendment 272 #
2011/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – paragraph 9 – point b a (new)
Annex 1 – section 3 – paragraph 9 – point b a (new)
(ba) Cross border interoperable electronic invoicing services: contribute to the achievement of the single market and result in major benefits such as shorter payment periods, fewer errors more efficient VAT collection, lower printing and postage costs and business integrated processing; interoperability of e-invoicing solutions provides trading parties with the ability in practice to exchange e-invoices across multiple technologies and organisational boundaries, based on common legal requirements, business processes and technical standards; by virtue of the close link between invoices and payments, it is important to embed e- invoicing in the wider context of an integrated electronic payments market..
Amendment 276 #
2011/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – paragraph 13 – point e
Annex 1 – section 3 – paragraph 13 – point e
(e) Competence centres on digitisation and preservation of digital cultural heritage, for example through interconnection by a trans-European network of local, regional and national libraries and within the framework thereof
Amendment 49 #
2011/0298(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 94 – paragraph 2
Article 94 – paragraph 2
Amendment 8 #
2011/0296(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 2
Article 41 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time from the date referred to in Article 41 paragraph 1 period of five years from the date of entry into force of the regulation. The Commission shall submit a report in respect of the delegation of power at the latest nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension at the latest three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 209 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point v
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point v
(v) 'urban node' means an urban area where theincluding transport infrastructure ofwithin the trans- European transport network is, such as ports, airports, railway stations, logistic platforms and passenger and freight terminals located in and around an urban area and connected with other parts of that infrastructure and with the infrastructure for regional and local traffic;
Amendment 225 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point r a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point r a (new)
(r a) 'bottleneck' means a physical barrier that leads to a system break affecting the continuity of long-distance flows. Such a barrier can be absorbed by new infrastructure and/or upgrading or modernising of existing infrastructure;
Amendment 234 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) meet the mobility and transport needs of its users within the Union and in the relations with third countries, thereby contributing to further economic growth, territorial cohesion and competitiveness;
Amendment 237 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) ensure that all regions have at least two fast access routes connecting them to the network, offer solutions that are economically efficient, contribute to the objectives of low-carbon and clean transport, fuel security and environmental protection, are safe and secure and have high quality standards, both for passenger and freight transport;
Amendment 243 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) provide appropriate accessibility of all regions of the UnionCohesion through: (i) contributing to accessibility and connectivity of all regions of the Union, including outermost regions, insular, peripheral as well as mountainous ones, thereby promoting social, economic and territorial cohesion and, supporting inclusive growth, and reducing transport infrastructure disparities among various parts of the Union.
Amendment 246 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the interconnection and interoperability of regional and national transport networks;
Amendment 258 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point j
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point j
(j) a transport infrastructure that reflects the specific situations in different parts of the Unioncloses the developmental gap between the Member States’ transport systems and provides for a balanced coverage of European regions, including outermost regions and other peripheral ones;
Amendment 325 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) promoting state-of-the-art technological innovation and development;
Amendment 405 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) connecting railway transport infrastructure with inland waterway port infrastructure;
Amendment 407 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Inland waterways and inland ports which form part of the comprehensive network are indicated on the maps in Annex I and Annex IIIa.
Amendment 413 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) passenger and freight terminals and logistic platforms for passenger and freight transport on waterways, and ones interfacing between inland waterways and other means of transport.
Amendment 416 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. Port-associated equipment shall enable in particular propulsion and operating systems which reduce water and air pollution, energy consumption and carbon intensity. It includes waste reception facilities and shore side electricity facilities.
Amendment 417 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. Port-associated equipment shall enable in particular propulsion and operating systems which reduce pollution, energy consumption and carbon intensity. It includes waste reception faciliti, including waste reception and shore side electricity facilities. It shall include equipment for icebreaking, hydrological surveys, dredging of ports and port approaches to ensure year round navigability, and equipment for the boarding and alighting of passengers and the loading and unloading of cargo in ports, logistic platforms and freight terminals. It shall also include any facility to ensure the safe, secure and efficient operation of vehicles.
Amendment 429 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) rivers, canals and lakes comply with the minimum requirements for class IV waterways as laid down in the European Agreement on Main Inland Waterways of International Importance (AGN) on the new classification of inland waterways and ensure continuous bridge clearance. Rivers, canals and lakes shall be maintained so as to preserve and ensure good navigation status.
Amendment 437 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) Rivers, canals and lakes shall guarantee good navigation status through close coordination and standards on minimum service levels as regards the navigation function, waterway infrastructure maintenance and safety across waterways.
Amendment 446 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) connecting inland port infrastructure to railway and road transport infrastructure.
Amendment 450 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) promoting maritime transport and the motorways of the sea, without offering financial support to ports in third countries;
Amendment 451 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
(db) facilitating transport on inland waterways in conjunction with third countries;
Amendment 452 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d c (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d c (new)
(dc) promoting transport on inland waterways.
Amendment 463 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 20 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. High-quality roads shall be specially designed and built for motor traffic, and shall be either motorways or, express roads or conventional strategic roads.
Amendment 474 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) A conventional strategic road is a road which is not a motorway or express road, but which is still a high quality road as referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2.
Amendment 480 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) TWhere applicable, the interoperability of toll collection systems is ensured in accordance with Directive 2004/52/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the interoperability of electronic road toll systems in the Community and by Commission Decision 2009/750/EC of 6 October 2009 on the definition of the European Electronic Toll Service and its technical elements.
Amendment 487 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) reduction of road infrastructure development gaps between Member States;
Amendment 489 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
(d b) promotion of a uniform developed European road transport system.
Amendment 501 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) The maritime port is located in an outermost region or a peripheral area, outside a radius of 2100 km from the nearest other port in the comprehensive network.
Amendment 511 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) maritime links between maritime ports of the comprehensive network or between a port of the comprehensive network and a port of a third country neigbouring the Union;
Amendment 514 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Projects of common interest for motorways of the sea in the trans-European transport network shall be proposed by at least two Member States. In the case of a peripheric Member State, the project of common interest for Motorways of the Sea in TEN-T can be proposed by only one Member State. They shall take one of the following forms:
Amendment 516 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 521 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) constitute a maritime link and its hinterland connections between a core network port or a port of the comprehensive network and a port from a third country riparian to EU neighbouring seas.
Amendment 527 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3
Article 25 – paragraph 3
3. Projects of common interest for motorways of the sea in the trans-European transport network may also include activities that have wider benefits and are not linked to specific ports, such as activities for improving environmental performance, offering shore side electricity at berth to all ships already equipped for using such system, making available facilities for ice-breaking, activities ensuring year- round navigability, dredging operations, alternative fuelling facilities, as well as the optimisation of processes, procedures and the human element, ICT platforms and information systems, including traffic management and electronic reporting systems.
Amendment 529 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. By 1 December 2013, the Commission shall present an updated and detailed concept for the Motorways of the Sea, based on the experiences so far and taking into account all EU neighbouring seas and the current development of Union maritime transport as well as the forecasted traffic on the Motorways of the Sea. Furthermore, an impact study of the development of Motorways of the Sea presenting the costs and the benefits, accompanied by an environmental impact study, shall be presented.
Amendment 533 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. Port operators shall ensure that ports include equipment necessary to ensure the environmental performance of ships in ports, in particular reception facilities for ship generated waste and cargo residues in accordance with Directive 2000/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 November 2000 on port reception facilities for ship-generated waste and cargo residues, and shore side electricity facilities.
Amendment 538 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) interconnection of maritime and inland waterway ports with ports of third countries riparian to the European Union neighbouring seas.
Amendment 542 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) the volume threshold of 0,1 % does not apply if the airport is situated outside a radius of 100 km from the nearest airport in the comprehensivre network, or outside a radius of 200 km if the region in which it is situated is provided with a high-speed railway line.
Amendment 556 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) adequate connection between different railway stations, ports or airports of the comprehensive network within an urban node;
Amendment 559 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(g a) relief of urban areas by inland waterway transport and city port facilities.
Amendment 570 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) enable the decarbonisation of all transport modes by stimulating energy efficiency as well as the introduction of alternative propulsion and electricity supply systems and the provision of corresponding infrastructure. Such infrastructure may include grids and other facilities necessary for the energy supply, take account of the infrastructure – vehicle interface and encompass intelligent transport systems;
Amendment 587 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1
Article 44 – paragraph 1
1. The core network, as set out in Annex I, shall consist of those parts of the comprehensive network which are of the highest strategic importance for achieving the objectives of the trans- European transport network policy and shall reflect evolving traffic demand and the need for multi-modal transport. The core network shall in particular contribute to coping with increasing mobility and to ensuring a high safety standard as well as contributing to the development of a low-carbon transport system.
Amendment 588 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 2
Article 44 – paragraph 2
2. The core network shall be interconnected in nodes and provide for connections with neighbouring countries' transport infrastructure networks. In the case of a Member State having a long border with a neighbouring country, the interconnection between core networks and neighbouring' transport infrastructure network will be ensured in at least two points/transport modes.
Amendment 593 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1
Article 45 – paragraph 1
1. The core network shall reflect the need for social cohesion and a balanced distribution of the networks across the EU, evolving traffic demand and the need for multi- modal transport. State-of-the-art technologies and regulatory and governance measures for managing the infrastructure use shall be taken into account in order to ensure resource- efficient use of transport infrastructure and to provide for sufficient capacity.
Amendment 628 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 1
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 1
– availability of alternative clean fuels or shore side power supply;
Amendment 632 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – point c – indent 1
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – point c – indent 1
– the development of rest areas approximately every 50 kilometres or less on motorways, express roads or conventional strategic roads, following society and market needs and environmental restrictions in order inter alia to provide sufficient parking space for commercial road users with an appropriate level of safety, comfort and security;
Amendment 664 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 1
Article 48 – paragraph 1
1. Core network corridors are an instrument to facilitate EU-wide cohesion and the coordinated implementation of the core network. Core network corridors shall be based on modal integration, interoperability, as well as on a coordinated development and management of infrastructure, in order to lead to resource- efficient multimodal transport available in all the regions of the EU.
Amendment 682 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 1
Article 50 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall participate in at least onetwo core network corridors in order to ensure security.
Amendment 750 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 a (new)
Article 54 a (new)
Article 54a Involvement of regional and local authorities and civil society Member States shall ensure that the interests of regional and local authorities and of local civil society affected by a project of common interest are appropriately taken into account in the planning and construction phase of a project. By 1 December 2013, the Commission shall present guidelines and a best practice manual for this purpose.
Amendment 753 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 2
Article 56 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 54(3) shall be conferred on the Commission for an unlimited period period of seven years from [date of entry into force of the Regulation]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the seven-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 768 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Volume 03/33
Annex I – Volume 03/33
To add the airports: Constanța- Cluj- Napoca (România) to the core network
Amendment 927 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Volume 20/33
Annex I – Volume 20/33
to add the section Buzău-Brăila-Galați to the rail core network (freight) as "to be upgraded"
Amendment 928 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Volume 20/33
Annex I – Volume 20/33
to add the section Halmeu-Cluj-Timisoara to the rail core network (freight) as "to be upgraded"
Amendment 929 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Volume 20/33
Annex I – Volume 20/33
to add the section Bihor- Oradea - Cluj- Napoca- Suceava-Iasi-Ungheni-Chisinau to the rail core network (freight)
Amendment 930 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Volume 21/33
Annex I – Volume 21/33
to add the section Buzău-Brăila-Galați to the road core network as "to be upgraded"
Amendment 931 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Volume 21/33
Annex I – Volume 21/33
to add the section Constanța-București- Budapesta to the rail core network (passengers)
Amendment 932 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Volume 21/33
Annex I – Volume 21/33
to add the section Buzău-Brăila-Galați to the rail core network (passengers) as "to be upgraded"
Amendment 933 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Volume 21/33
Annex I – Volume 21/33
to add the section Drajna -Brăila-Galați to the road core network
Amendment 934 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Volume 21/33
Annex I – Volume 21/33
to add the section Iasi-Targu Mures (East-West Hightway) to the road core network as "to be upgraded"
Amendment 935 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Volume 21/33
Annex I – Volume 21/33
to add the airports Constanța- Cluj- Napoca (România) to the core network
Amendment 936 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Volume 21/33
Annex I – Volume 21/33
To add the segment Halmeu- Cluj- Napoca-Timisoara (România) to the rail core network (passengers) as "to be upgraded"
Amendment 937 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Volume 21/33
Annex I – Volume 21/33
To add the ports: Galați, Braila, Tulcea, Sulina, Giurgiu (România) to the core network
Amendment 938 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Volume 21/33
Annex I – Volume 21/33
to add the section Halmeu-Cluj-Napoca - Timisoara to the rail core network (passengers) as "to be upgraded"
Amendment 939 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Volume 21/33
Annex I – Volume 21/33
to add the section Bihor- Oradea - Cluj- Napoca- Suceava-Iasi-Ungheni-Chisinau to the rail core network (passengers)
Amendment 959 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section 1a
Annex II – Section 1a
To add: -conurbatia Galati-Braila Macin(România)
Amendment 965 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section 1b
Annex II – Section 1b
To add : - Bucuresti (România) - Timisoara (România) -Constanta (România) - Cluj (România)
Amendment 974 #
Amendment 978 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section 2 a (new)
Annex II – Section 2 a (new)
Amendment 983 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section 3
Annex II – Section 3
Amendment 990 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III a (new)
Annex III a (new)
To add a new Annex IIIb featuring a list the nodes of the comprehensive network (airports, seaports, inland ports, RRT) with the aim of clarifying the maps of Annex I
Amendment 19 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Under Article 317 of the Treaty and in the context of shared manag, the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall implement, the conditions allowing the Commission to exercise its responsibilities for implementation of the general budget of the European Union should be specified and the responsibilities of cooperation by the Member States clarified. Those conditions should enable the Commission to obtain assurance that Member States are using the CSF Fbudget in accordance with the provisions of the regulations adopted for the implementation of Article 322 of the Treaty, on its own responsibility and within the limits of the funds ing a legal and regular manner andllocated, in accordance with the principle of sound financial management within the meaning of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (hereinafter referred to as the 'Financial Regulation')11. The Member States shall cooperate with the Commission in ensuring that funding is used in accordance with the principles of sound financial management. Member States and the bodies designated by them for that purpose should be responsible for implementing programmes at the appropriate territorial level, in accordance with the institutional, legal and financial framework of the Member State. These provisions also ensure that attention is drawn to the need to ensure complementarity and consistency of Union intervention, the proportionality of administrative arrangements and a reduction of the administrative burden of beneficiaries of the CSF Funds.
Amendment 35 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Under Article 317 of the Treaty, and in the context of shared management, the conditions allowing the Commission to exercise its responsibilities for implementation of the general budget of the European Union should be specified and the responsibilities ofthe Commission shall implement the budget in cooperation bywith the Member States clarified. Those conditions should enable the Commission to obtain assurance that Member States are using the CSF Funds in a legal and regular manner and in accordance with, in accordance with the provisions of the regulations made pursuant to Article 322 of the Treaty, on its own responsibility and within the limits of the appropriations, having regard to the principles of sound financial management within the meaning of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regul. Member States shall cooperate with the Commission to ensure that the appropriations applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (hereinafter referred to as the 'Financial Regulation')re used in accordance with the principles of sound financial management. Member States and the bodies designated by them for that purpose should be responsible for implementing programmes at the appropriate territorial level, in accordance with the institutional, legal and financial framework of the Member State. These provisions also ensure that attention is drawn to the need to ensure complementarity and consistency of Union intervention, the proportionality of administrative arrangements and a reduction of the administrative burden of beneficiaries of the CSF Funds.
Amendment 47 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9
Article 4 – paragraph 9
9. The Commission and the Member States shall ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the CSF Funds, in particular by ensuring achievement of the proposed objectives and through monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
Amendment 48 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts within three months of the entry into force of this Regulation upon its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, and in accordance with Article 142, to provide for a European code of conduct that lays down objectives and criteria to support the implementation of partnership and to facilitate the sharing of information, experience, results and good practices among Member States.
Amendment 52 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) enhancing the competitiveness of European enterprises, and especially small and medium-sized enterprises, micro-enterprises and the agricultural sector (for the EAFRD) and the fisheries and aquaculture sector (for the EMFF);
Amendment 53 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) industrial development and supporting the shift towards a low- carbon economy in all sectors;
Amendment 54 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 4 – paragraph 7
Part 2 – Article 4 – paragraph 7
7. The part of the Union budget allocated to the CSF Funds shall be implemented within the framework of shared management between the Member States and the Commission, in accordance with Article 53(b) of the Financial Regulation, with the exception of the amount of the CF transferred to the Connecting Europe Facility referred to in Article 84(4) and innovative actions at the initiative of the Commission under Article 9 of the ERDF Regulation, and technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission.
Amendment 54 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
(5a) increasing energy efficiency in the transport sector, especially in the field of urban transport;
Amendment 55 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) promoting sustainable transport and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructuresin all regions, promoting as a matter of priority the connection of less developed regions to trans-European transport infrastructures and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructures, modernising urban transport and increasing its eco-efficiency;
Amendment 57 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 4 – paragraph 9
Part 2 – Article 4 – paragraph 9
9. The Commission and the Member States shall ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the CSF Funds, in particular by ensuring achievement of the proposed objectives and through monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
Amendment 59 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 5 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt, within a period of three months from the adoption of this regulation, delegated acts in accordance with Article 142 to provide for a European code of conduct that lays down objectives and criteria to support the implementation of partnership and to facilitate the sharing of information, experience, results and good practices among Member States.
Amendment 60 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 7 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – Article 7 – paragraph 1
The Member States and the Commission shall ensure that equality between men and women and the reconciliation of family and working life so as to increase women’s employment are promoted and that the integration of gender perspective is promotguaranteed in the preparation and implementation of programmes.
Amendment 60 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) promoboosting employment and supporting labour mobility;
Amendment 62 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) investing in health, education, skills and lifelong learning;
Amendment 63 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
(11a) boosting economic, social and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 64 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Part 2 – Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) enhancing the competitiveness of small and medium-sizedEuropean enterprises, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises and micro- enterprises, the agricultural sector (for the EAFRD) and the fisheries and aquaculture sector (for the EMFF);
Amendment 64 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) priority areas for cooperation activities for each of the CSF Funds, where appropriate, taking account of macro- regional and sea and river basin strategies and synergies;
Amendment 66 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall prepare, with the support of the Commission and in cooperation with it, prepare by 30 September 2012 a Partnership Contract for the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020.
Amendment 67 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13a Responsibility of the Commission The Commission shall be an equal partner for each Member State and responsible in equal measure for achievement of the Europe 2020 Strategy objectives.
Amendment 68 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Part 2 – Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) expanding manufacturing and supporting the shift towards a low- carbon economy in all sectors;
Amendment 69 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v
(v) the main priority areas for cooperation, taking account, where appropriate, of macro-regional and sea basin stratestrategies and sea and river basin strategies and existing synergies;
Amendment 70 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Part 2 – Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
(5a) increasing energy efficiency in all sectors, in particular the building and housing sectors;
Amendment 70 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall assess the consistency of the Partnership Contract with this Regulation, with the Common Strategic Framework, and the country- specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the Council recommendations adopted under 148(4) of the Treaty, taking account of the ex ante evaluations of the programmes, and shall make observations within threewo months of the date of submission of the Partnership Contract. The Member State shall provide all necessary additional information and, where appropriate, shall revise the Partnership Contract in cooperation with the Commission.
Amendment 72 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall adopt a decision, by means of implementing acts, approving the Partnership Contract no later than sixfour months after its submission by the Member State, provided that anyafter the observations made by the Commission have been satisfactorily taken into account. The Member State in question and the Commission shall collaborate in order to adopt the Partnership Contract as rapidly as possible. In any case, the maximum period for approval of the Partnership Contract shall be no more than six months from the transmission thereof by the Member State. The Partnership Contract shall not enter into force before 1 January 2014.
Amendment 73 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. Where a Member State proposes an amendment to the Partnership Contract, the Commission shall carry out an assessment in accordance with paragraph 1 and, where appropriate, shall adopt a decision within one month, by means of implementing acts, approving the amendment.
Amendment 75 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Part 2 – Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) promoting sustainable transport in all regions, promoting as a matter of priority the connection of less developed regions to trans-European transport infrastructures and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructures;
Amendment 76 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Part 2 – Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) promotincreasing employment and supporting labour mobility;
Amendment 76 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5
Article 17 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall assess the information provided on the fulfilment of ex ante conditionalities in the framework of its assessment of the Partnership Contract and programmes. It may decide, when adopting a programme, to suspend all or part of interim payments to the programme pending the satisfactory completion of actions to fulfil an ex ante conditionality. The failure to complete actions to fulfil an ex ante conditionality by the deadline set out in the programme shallmay constitute a basis for suspending payments by the Commission, following evaluation of the causes and relevant circumstances.
Amendment 77 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Part 2 – Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) investing in health, education, skills and lifelong learning;
Amendment 77 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall undertake an annual review of the performance of the programmes in each Member State i. In 2017 and 2019, interim reviews and rectifications shall be carried out with reference to the performance framework set out in the respective Partnership Contract and programmes. The method for establishing the performance framework is set out in Annex I.
Amendment 78 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. The interim review shall examine the achievement of the milestones of the programmes at the level of priorities, on the basis of the information and the assessments presented in the progress reports submitted by the Member States in the years 2017 and 2019.
Amendment 79 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Part 2 – Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
(11a) increasing economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 79 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Article 20 – paragraph 3
3. Where there is evidence resulting from a performance review that a priority has failed to achieve the milestones set out in the performance framework, the Commission may suspend all or part of an interim payment of a priority of a programme in accordance with the procedure laid down in Fund-specific rulesshall take the necessary measures together with the Member State.
Amendment 80 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point d
Part 2 – Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) priority areas for cooperation activities for each of the CSF Funds, where appropriate, taking account of macro- regional strategies and sea basin strateand river strategies or synergies;
Amendment 80 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4
Article 20 – paragraph 4
4. Where the Commission, based on the examination of the final implementation report of the programme, establishes a serious failure to achieve the targets set out in the performance framework, it may apply financial corrections in respect of the priorities concerned in accordance with Fund-specific rules. The Commission shall, following consultation of the Member States concerned and in cooperation with them, be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 142 to establish criteria and the methodology for determining the level of financial correction to be applied.
Amendment 81 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The Member State shall submit, in cooperation with the Commission, shall draw up a proposal for amending the Partnership Contract and the relevant programmes within one month. If necessary, the Commission shall make observations within one month from the submission of the amendments, in which case the Member State shall re-submit its proposal within one month.
Amendment 82 #
Amendment 82 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3
Article 21 – paragraph 3
3. Where the Commission has not made observations or where its observations have been satisfactorily taken into account, tThe Commission shall adopt a decision approving the amendments to the Partnership Contract and the relevant programmes without undue delayin 15 days of receiving the agreed amendments.
Amendment 83 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 4
Article 21 – paragraph 4
4. By derogation to paragraph 1, where financial assistance is made available to a Member State in accordance with paragraph 1(d) and is linked to an adjustment programme, the Commission may without any proposal from, in cooperation with the Member State concerned, amend the Partnership Contract and the programmes with a view to maximising the growth and competitiveness impact of the available CSF Funds. To ensure effective implementation of the Partnership Contract and the relevant programmes, the Commission shall become involved in their management as detailed in the adjustment programme or the Memorandum of Understanding signed with the Member State concerned.
Amendment 84 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 5
Article 21 – paragraph 5
Amendment 85 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 12 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – Article 12 – paragraph 2
Amendment 85 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 6 – point c
Article 21 – paragraph 6 – point c
Amendment 86 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 13 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – Article 13 – paragraph 1
Amendment 86 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 6 – point d
Article 21 – paragraph 6 – point d
Amendment 87 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 7
Article 21 – paragraph 7
7. When deciding to suspend part or all of the payments or commitments in accordance with paragraphs 5 and 6 respectively 6, the Commission shall ensure that the suspension is proportionate and effective, taking into account the economic and social circumstances of the Member State concerned, and respects equality of treatment between Member States, in particular with regard to the impact of the suspension on the economy of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 88 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 13 a (new)
Part 2 – Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a The Commission shall be an equal partner for each Member State and responsible in equal measure for achievement of the Europe 2020 Strategy objectives.
Amendment 88 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 21 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The Commission shall without delay lift the suspension of payments and commitments where the Member State has proposed amendments to the Partnership Contract and the relevant programmes as requested by the Commission, which the Commission has approved and, where applicable, and:
Amendment 89 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 2
At the same time, the Council shall decide, on a proposal from the Commission, to re- budget immediately the suspended commitments in accordance with Article 8 of Council Regulation (EU) No […] laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014 to 2020.
Amendment 91 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v
Part 2 – Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v
(v) the main priority areas for cooperation, taking account, where appropriate, of macro-regional strategies and sea basin strateand river strategies and existing synergies;
Amendment 93 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall make observations within threewo months of the date of submission of the programme. The Member State shall provide to the Commission all necessary additional information and, where appropriate, in cooperation with the Commission, revise the proposed programme.
Amendment 94 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3
Article 25 – paragraph 3
3. In accordance with the Fund-specific rules, the Commission shall approve each programme no later than sixfour months following its formal submission by the Member State(s), provided that any observations made by the Commission have been satisfactorily taken into account, but not before 1 January 2014 or before adoption by the Commission of a decision approving the Partnership Contract. The Member State in question and the Commission shall collaborate in order to adopt the programme as rapidly as possible. In all cases, the maximum period for approval of the programme shall be no more than six months from the transmission thereof by the Member State.
Amendment 95 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall assess the information provided in accordance with paragraph 1, taking account of the justification provided by the Member State. The Commission may make observations and the Member State shall provide to the Commission all necessary additional information. In accordance with Fund- specific rules, the Commission shall approve requests for amendment of a programme no later than fivone months after their formal submission by the Member State provided that any observations made by the Commission have been satisfactorily taken into account. The Commission shall, where necessary, amend at the same time the decision approving the Partnership Contract in accordance with Article 15(3).
Amendment 96 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 4
Article 29 – paragraph 4
4. The selection and approval of all local development strategies shall be completed by 31 December 20154 at the latest.
Amendment 97 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 15 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall adopt a decision, by means of implementing acts, approving the Partnership Contract no later than sixfour months after its submission by the Member State, provided that anyafter which observations made by the Commission have been satisfactorily taken into account. The Member State in question and the Commission shall collaborate in order to adopt the Partnership Contract as rapidly as possible. In any case, the maximum period for approval of the Partnership Contract shall be no more than six months from the transmission thereof to the Member State. The Partnership Contract shall not enter into force before 1 January 2014.
Amendment 97 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 6
Article 29 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, within a maximum of three months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation upon its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, in accordance with Article 142 concerning the definition of the area and population covered by the strategy referred in paragraph 1(a).
Amendment 98 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 15 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. Where a Member State proposes an amendment to the Partnership Contract, the Commission shall carry out an assessment in accordance with paragraph 1 and, where appropriate, shall adopt a decision within one month, by means of implementing acts, approving the amendment.
Amendment 98 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) drawing up a non-discriminatory and transparent selection procedure and criteria for the selection of operations, which avoid conflicts of interest, that shall ensure that at least 5049% of the votes in selection decisions are from the non public sector partners, providing for the possibility of appeal against selection decisions and allowing selection by written procedure;
Amendment 99 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) running costs and animation of the local development strategy up to the limit of 215% of the total public expenditure incurred within the local development strategy.
Amendment 100 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 17 – paragraph 5
Part 2 – Article 17 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall assess the information provided on the fulfilment of ex ante conditionalities in the framework of its assessment of the Partnership Contract and programmes. It may decide, when adopting a programme, to suspend all or part of interim payments to the programme pending the satisfactory completion of actions to fulfil an ex ante conditionality. The failure to complete actions to fulfil an ex ante conditionality by the deadline set out in the programme shallmay constitute a basis for suspending payments by the Commission following evaluation of the causes and relevant circumstances.
Amendment 100 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, within a maximum of three months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation upon its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, in accordance with Article 142 laying down detailed rules concerning the ex ante assessment of financial instruments, the combination of support provided to final recipients through grants, interest rate subsidies, guarantee fee subsidies and financial instruments, additional specific rules on eligibility of expenditure and rules specifying the types of activities which shall not be supported through financial instruments.
Amendment 101 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall adopt delegated acts, within a maximum of three months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation upon its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, in accordance with Article 142 laying down the specific rules regarding certain types of financial instruments referred to in point (b), as well as the products that may be delivered through such instruments.
Amendment 102 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, within a maximum of three months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation upon its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, in accordance with Article 142 laying down rules concerning funding agreements, the role and responsibility of the entities to which the implementation tasks are entrusted, as well as management costs and fees.
Amendment 103 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 7
Article 33 – paragraph 7
7. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, within a maximum of three months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation upon its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, in accordance with Article 142 laying down detailed rules concerning specific requirements regarding the transfer and management of assets managed by the entities to which implementation tasks are entrusted, as well as conversion of assets between euro and national currencies.
Amendment 104 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 19 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall undertake an annual review of the performance of the programmes in each Member State i. In 2017 and 2019, interim reviews and rectifications shall be carried out with reference to the performance framework set out in the respective Partnership Contract and programmes. The method for establishing the performance framework is set out in Annex I.
Amendment 104 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 3
Article 34 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 142, within a maximum of three months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation upon its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, concerning the arrangements for management and control of financial instruments implemented under Articles 33(1)(a) and 33(4)(b)(i), (ii) and (iii).
Amendment 105 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 19 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. The interim review shall examine the achievement of the milestones of the programmes at the level of priorities, on the basis of the information and the assessments presented in the progress reports submitted by the Member States in the years 2017 and 2019.
Amendment 105 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 5
Article 35 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt, by means of delegated acts, within a maximum of three months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation upon its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, in accordance with Article 142, the specific rules concerning payments and withdrawal of payments to financial instruments and possible consequences in respect of requests of payments.
Amendment 106 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 2
Article 42 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall participate in the work of the monitoring committee in an advisory capacity.
Amendment 107 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The Member State shall submit a mid-term report on the implementation of the programmes by 31 December 2018 and a final report on implementation of the programme by 30 September 2023 for the ERDF, ESF and Cohesion Fund and an annual implementation report for the EAFRD and EMFF.
Amendment 108 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 20 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – Article 20 – paragraph 3
3. Where there is evidence resulting from a performance review that a priority has failed to achieve the milestones set out in the performance framework, the Commission may suspend all or part of an interim payment of a priority of a programme in accordance with the procedure laid down in Fund-specific rul, together with the Member State, shall take the necessary measures.
Amendment 108 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 8
Article 44 – paragraph 8
8. A citizen's summary of the contents of the annual and the final implementation reports shall be made publicThe Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council annual and interim reports on the way in which the Funds are being used and in which the objectives of the EU strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth are being achieved.
Amendment 109 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 20 – paragraph 4
Part 2 – Article 20 – paragraph 4
4. Where the Commission, based on the examination of the final implementation report of the programme, establishes a serious failure to achieve the targets set out in the performance framework, it may apply financial corrections in respect of the priorities concerned in accordance with Fund-specific rules. The Commission shall, following consultation of the Member States concerned and in cooperation with them, be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 142 to establish criteria and the methodology for determining the level of financial correction to be applied.
Amendment 109 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 1
Article 48 – paragraph 1
1. Member States, in cooperation with, and under the guidance of, the Commission, shall carry out ex ante evaluations to improve the quality of the design of each programme.
Amendment 111 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 21 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The Member State shall submit, in collaboration with the Commission, shall draw up a proposal for amending the Partnership Contract and the relevant programmes within one month. If necessary, the Commission shall make observations within one month from the submission of the amendments, in which case the Member State shall re-submit its proposal within one month.
Amendment 112 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 21 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – Article 21 – paragraph 3
3. Where the Commission has not made observations or where its observations have been satisfactorily taken into account, tThe Commission shall adopt a decision approving the amendments to the Partnership Contract and the relevant programmes without undue delayin a period of 15 days from the first agreed amendment.
Amendment 112 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 1
Article 50 – paragraph 1
The ex post evaluations shall be carried out by the Commission orand by the Member States, in close cooperation. Ex post evaluations shall examine the effectiveness and efficiency of the CSF Funds and their contribution to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth in accordance with specific requirements established in the Fund-specific rules. Ex post evaluations shall be completed by 31 December 2023.
Amendment 113 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 21 – paragraph 4
Part 2 – Article 21 – paragraph 4
4. By derogation to paragraph 1, where financial assistance is made available to a Member State in accordance with paragraph 1(d) and is linked to an adjustment programme, the Commission may without any proposal from, in collaboration with the Member State concerned, amend the Partnership Contract and the programmes with a view to maximising the growth and competitiveness impact of the available CSF Funds. To ensure effective implementation of the Partnership Contract and the relevant programmes, the Commission shall become involved in their management as detailed in the adjustment programme or the Memorandum of Understanding signed with the Member State concerned.
Amendment 113 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
At the initiative of, or on behalf of the Commission, or at the request of a Member State and following approval by the Commission, the CSF Funds may support the preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical assistance, evaluation, audit and control measures necessary for implementing this Regulation.
Amendment 114 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 21 – paragraph 5
Part 2 – Article 21 – paragraph 5
Amendment 115 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 21 – paragraph 6 – point c
Part 2 – Article 21 – paragraph 6 – point c
Amendment 116 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 21 – paragraph 6 – point d
Part 2 – Article 21 – paragraph 6 – point d
Amendment 117 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 21 – paragraph 7
Part 2 – Article 21 – paragraph 7
7. When deciding to suspend part or all of the payments or commitments in accordance with paragraphs 5 and 6 respectively 6, the Commission shall ensure that the suspension is proportionate and effective, taking into account the economic and social circumstances of the Member State concerned, and respects equality of treatment between Member States, in particular with regard to the impact of the suspension on the economy of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 119 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 21 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Part 2 – Article 21 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The Commission shall without delay lift the suspension of payments and commitments where the Member State has proposed amendments to the Partnership Contract and the relevant programmes as requested by the Commission, which the Commission has approved and, where applicable:
Amendment 120 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 21 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 2
Part 2 – Article 21 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 2
At the same time, the Council shall decide, on a proposal from the Commission, to re- budget immediately the suspended commitments in accordance with Article 8 of Council Regulation (EU) No […] laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014 to 2020.
Amendment 120 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 2
Article 58 – paragraph 2
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, within a maximum of three months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation upon its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, in accordance with Article 142 concerning the definition of the flat rate and the related methods referred to in point (c) above.
Amendment 122 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 65 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. The Commission and each of the Member States shall be jointly responsible for the achievement of the objectives set and the sound management of the funds.
Amendment 123 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 74 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 74 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The payment deadline for an interim payment claim may be interrupted by the authorising officer by delegation within the meaning of the Financial Regulation for a maximum period of ninthree months if:
Amendment 124 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 81 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) increased energy efficiency in the transport sector and of buildings;
Amendment 125 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 82 – paragraph 1
Article 82 – paragraph 1
1. The Structural Funds shall support the Investment for growth and jobs goal in all regions corresponding to levels 2 and 3 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics (hereinafter referred to as 'NUTS levels 2') and 3') established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003.
Amendment 126 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 82 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 82 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Resources for the Investment for growth and jobs goal shall be allocated among the following three categories of NUTS levels 2 and 3 regions:
Amendment 127 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – title
Article 84 – title
Resources for Investment for growth and jobs and, for European territorial cooperation and for increased energy efficiency
Amendment 128 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 84 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
All regions whose GDP per capita for the 2007-2013 period was less than 75% of the average of the EU-25 for the reference period but whose GDP per capita is above 75% and below 90% of the GDP average of the EU-27 shall receive an allocation under the Structural Funds equal to at least two thirds of their 2007-2013 allocation.
Amendment 129 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 25 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall make observations within threewo months of the date of submission of the programme. The Member State shall provide to the Commission all necessary additional information and, where appropriate, in cooperation with the Commission, revise the proposed programme.
Amendment 130 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 25 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – Article 25 – paragraph 3
3. In accordance with the Fund-specific rules, the Commission shall approve each programme no later than sixfour months following its formal submission by the Member State(s), provided that any observations made by the Commission have been satisfactorily taken into account, but not before 1 January 2014 or before adoption by the Commission of a decision approving the Partnership Contract. The Member State concerned and the Commission shall cooperate to ensure that each programme is adopted as swiftly as possible. In any case, the maximum period for each programme's approval shall be no more than six months from the programme's submission by the Member State.
Amendment 130 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) eligible population, regional prosperity, national prosperity, employment rate of the active population and unemployment rate by age group for less developed regions and transition regions;
Amendment 131 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 26 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall assess the information provided in accordance with paragraph 1, taking account of the justification provided by the Member State. The Commission may make observations and the Member State shall provide to the Commission all necessary additional information. In accordance with Fund- specific rules, the Commission shall approve requests for amendment of a programme no later than fivone months after their formal submission by the Member State provided that any observations made by the Commission have been satisfactorily taken into account. The Commission shall, where necessary, amend at the same time the decision approving the Partnership Contract in accordance with Article 15(3).
Amendment 131 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) population, national prosperity, employment rate of the active population and surface area for the Cohesion Fund.
Amendment 133 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 29 – paragraph 4
Part 2 – Article 29 – paragraph 4
4. The selection and approval of all local development strategies shall be completed by 31 December 20154 at the latest.
Amendment 133 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 84 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The support from the Cohesion Fund for transport infrastructure and for increased energy efficiency in the transport sector under the Connecting Europe Facility shall be EUR 10 000 000 000. This amount shall be apportioned below the convergence criterion on the basis of national allocations.
Amendment 134 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 29 – paragraph 6
Part 2 – Article 29 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts within a maximum of three months following the adoption of this Regulation, in accordance with Article 142, concerning the definition of the area and population covered by the strategy referred in paragraph 1(a).
Amendment 135 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 30 – paragraph 3 – point b
Part 2 – Article 30 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) drawing up a non-discriminatory and transparent selection procedure and criteria for the selection of operations, which avoid conflicts of interest, that shall ensure that at least 5049% of the votes in selection decisions are from the non public sector partners, providing for the possibility of appeal against selection decisions and allowing selection by written procedure;
Amendment 135 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 84 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall adopt a decision by implementing act setting out the amount to be transferred from each Member State's Cohesion Fund allocation for the whole period. The Cohesion Fund allocation of each Member State shall be reduced accordingly, to enable the amount to be allocated explicitly to the Member State concerned, under the Connecting Europe Facility.
Amendment 136 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point d
Part 2 – Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) running costs and animation of the local development strategy up to the limit of 215% of the total public expenditure incurred within the local development strategy.
Amendment 137 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Part 2 – Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, within a maximum of three months following the adoption of this Regulation, in accordance with Article 142 laying down detailed rules concerning the ex ante assessment of financial instruments, the combination of support provided to final recipients through grants, interest rate subsidies, guarantee fee subsidies and financial instruments, additional specific rules on eligibility of expenditure and rules specifying the types of activities which shall not be supported through financial instruments.
Amendment 138 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 33 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Part 2 – Article 33 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall, within a maximum of three months following the adoption of this Regulation, adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 142 laying down the specific rules regarding certain types of financial instruments referred to in point (b), as well as the products that may be delivered through such instruments.
Amendment 139 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 33 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Part 2 – Article 33 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, within a maximum of three months following the adoption of this Regulation, in accordance with Article 142 laying down rules concerning funding agreements, the role and responsibility of the entities to which the implementation tasks are entrusted, as well as management costs and fees.
Amendment 139 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4
Article 84 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4
Support from the Cohesion Fund under the Connecting Europe Facility shall be implemented in accordance with Article [13] of Regulation (EU) […]/2012 on establishing the Connecting Europe Facility in respect of projects listed in Annex 1 to that Regulation, giving greatest possible priority to projects respecting the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund.
Amendment 140 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 33 – paragraph 7
Part 2 – Article 33 – paragraph 7
7. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, within a maximum of three months following the adoption of this Regulation, in accordance with Article 142 laying down detailed rules concerning specific requirements regarding the transfer and management of assets managed by the entities to which implementation tasks are entrusted, as well as conversion of assets between euro and national currencies.
Amendment 141 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 34 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – Article 34 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, within a maximum of three months following the adoption of this Regulation, in accordance with Article 142 concerning the arrangements for management and control of financial instruments implemented under Articles 33(1)(a) and 33(4)(b)(i), (ii) and (iii).
Amendment 142 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 35 – paragraph 5
Part 2 – Article 35 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt, within a maximum of three months following the adoption of this Regulation and by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 142, the specific rules concerning payments and withdrawal of payments to financial instruments and possible consequences in respect of requests of payments.
Amendment 143 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iv
Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iv
(iv) the corresponding categories of intervention based on a nomenclature adopted by the Commission by 30 December 2012 by means of implementing acts in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 143(3) and an indicative breakdown of the programmed resources;
Amendment 144 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point iii
Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point iii
(iii) the list of conurbations, towns and cities where integrated actions for sustainable urban development will be implemented, the indicative annual allocation of the ERDF support for these actions, including the resources delegated to cities for management under Article 7(2) of Regulation (EU) No […] [ERDF] and the indicative annual allocation of ESF support for integrated actions;
Amendment 145 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point vi
Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point vi
(vi) where appropriate, the contribution of the planned interventions towards macro regional strategies and sea and river basin strategies and synergies;
Amendment 146 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 87 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 87 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall adopt that model, within three months of the entry into force of this Regulation, by means of implementing acts. These implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 143(2).
Amendment 147 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 87 – paragraph 5
Article 87 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall, within two months of the submission of the operational programme, adopt a decision approving the operational programme by means of implementing acts.
Amendment 148 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 42 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – Article 42 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall participate in the work of the monitoring committee in an advisory capacity.
Amendment 148 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 88 – paragraph 2
Article 88 – paragraph 2
2. The ERDF and the ESF may finance, in a complementary manner and subject to a limit of 510 % of Union funding for each priority axis of an operational programme, a part of an operation for which the costs are eligible for support from the other Fund on the basis of eligibility rules applied to that Fund, provided that they are necessary for the satisfactory implementation of the operation and are directly linked to it.
Amendment 149 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 44 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Part 2 – Article 44 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The Member State shall submit a mid-term report on the implementation of the programmes by 31 December 2018 and a final report on implementation of the programme by 30 September 2023 for the ERDF, ESF and Cohesion Fund and an annual implementation report for the EAFRD and EMFF.
Amendment 149 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 89 – paragraph 1
Article 89 – paragraph 1
Unless otherwise agreed between the Commission and the Member State, operational programmes for the ERDF and the ESF shall be drawn up at the appropriate geographical level and at least at NUTS level 23, in accordance with the institutional system specific to the Member State.
Amendment 150 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 44 – paragraph 8
Part 2 – Article 44 – paragraph 8
8. A citizen's summary of the contents of the annual and the final implementation reports shall be made publicThe Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council annual and interim reports on the way in which the funds are being used and the achievement of the Union's strategic objectives for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth.
Amendment 150 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 91 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 91 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall providedraw up, within a maximum of three months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation upon its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, indicative guidance on the methodology to be used in carrying out the cost-benefit analysis referred to in point (e) above in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 143(2).
Amendment 151 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 91 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 91 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The format for the information on major projects to be submitted shall be set up in accordance with the model adopted by the Commission, within a maximum of three months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation upon its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, by means of implementing acts. These implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 143(2).
Amendment 152 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 48 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – Article 48 – paragraph 1
1. Member States, in cooperation with and under the guidance of the Commission, shall carry out ex ante evaluations to improve the quality of the design of each programme.
Amendment 152 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 92 – paragraph 2
Article 92 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall adopt a decision, by means of implementing act, no later than threewo months after the date of submission of the information approving a major project in accordance with Article 91. That decision shall define the physical object, the amount to which the co- financing rate for the priority axis applies, physical and financial indicators for monitoring progress, and the expected contribution of the major project to the objectives of the relevant priority axis or axes. An approval decision shall be conditional on the first works contract being concluded within two years of the date of the decision.
Amendment 153 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 92 – paragraph 3
Article 92 – paragraph 3
Amendment 154 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 95 – paragraph 2
Article 95 – paragraph 2
The format for the joint action plan shall be set up in accordance with the model adopted by the Commission, within two months of the entry into force of this Regulation, by means of implementing acts. These implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 143(2).
Amendment 155 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 50 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – Article 50 – paragraph 1
The ex post evaluations shall be carried out by the Commission or byand the Member States, in close cooperation. Ex post evaluations shall examine the effectiveness and efficiency of the CSF Funds and their contribution to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth in accordance with specific requirements established in the Fund-specific rules. Ex post evaluations shall be completed by 31 December 2023.
Amendment 155 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 96 – paragraph 2
Article 96 – paragraph 2
2. Provided that any observations have been satisfactorily taken into account, the Commission shall adopt a decision approving the joint action plan no later than 63 months after its submission by the Member State but not before the adoption of the operational programmes concerned.
Amendment 156 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 51 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Part 2 – Article 51 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
At the initiative of, or on behalf of the Commission, or at the request of a Member State following approval by the Commission, the CSF Funds may support the preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical assistance, evaluation, audit and control measures necessary for implementing this Regulation.
Amendment 156 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 97 – paragraph 3
Article 97 – paragraph 3
3. Requests for amendment of joint action plans submitted by a Member State shall be duly substantiated. The Commission shall assess whether the request for amendment is justified, taking account of the information provided by the Member State. The Commission may make observations and the Member State shall provide to the Commission all necessary additional information. The Commission shall adopt a decision on a request for amendment no later than threone months after its formal submission by the Member State, provided that any observations made by the Commission have been satisfactorily taken into account. The amendment shall enter into force from the date of the decision, unless otherwise set out in the decision.
Amendment 157 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 58 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – Article 58 – paragraph 2
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, within a maximum of three months following the adoption of this Regulation, in accordance with Article 142 concerning the definition of the flat rate and the related methods referred to in point (c) above.
Amendment 157 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 109 – paragraph 3
Article 109 – paragraph 3
3. The allocation for technical assistance from a Fund shall not exceed 105% of the total allocation of that Fund to operational programmes in a Member State under each category of region of the Investment for growth and jobs goal.
Amendment 158 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 110 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 110 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) 60 50% for the transition regions other than those referred to in point (d);
Amendment 159 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 110 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 110 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) 530 % for the transition regions other than those referred to in point (d);
Amendment 160 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 65 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Part 2 – Article 65 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Commission and each of the Member States shall be jointly responsible for the achievement of the objectives set and the sound management of the funds.
Amendment 160 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 112 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 112 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 161 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 112 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 112 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
The Commission shall adopt, within a maximum of three months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation upon its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, by means of implementing acts, detailed rules concerning the exchanges of information under this paragraph. These implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 143(3).
Amendment 162 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 113 – paragraph 5
Article 113 – paragraph 5
5. For the Investment for growth and jobs goal, provided that the principle of separation of functions is respected, the managing authority, the certifying authority, where applicable, and the audit authority may be part of the same public authority or body. However, for those operational programmes for which the total amount of support from the Funds exceeds EUR 2505 000 000, the audit authority may not be part of the same public authority or body as the managing authority.
Amendment 163 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – Article 74 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Part 2 – Article 74 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The payment deadline for an interim payment claim may be interrupted by the authorising officer by delegation within the meaning of the Financial Regulation for a maximum period of ninthree months if:
Amendment 163 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 114 – paragraph 8
Article 114 – paragraph 8
8. The Commission shall adopt delegated acts, within a maximum of three months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation upon its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, in accordance with Article 142, laying down the modalities of the exchange of information in paragraph 2(d).
Amendment 164 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 114 – paragraph 9
Article 114 – paragraph 9
9. The Commission shall adopt delegated acts, within a maximum of three months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation upon its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, in accordance with Article 142, laying down rules concerning arrangements for the audit trail referred to in paragraph 4(d).
Amendment 165 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 114 – paragraph 10
Article 114 – paragraph 10
10. The Commission shall adopt, within a maximum of three months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation upon its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, by means of implementing acts, the model for the management declaration referred to in paragraph 4(e). These implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 143(2).
Amendment 166 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 81 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Part 3 – Article 81 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) increased energy efficiency in the building and transport sectors; particular attention shall be paid to increased energy efficiency in housing.
Amendment 166 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 116 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 116 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, within a maximum of three months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation upon its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, in accordance with Article 142 to set out the conditions which those audits shall fulfil.
Amendment 167 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 82 – paragraph 1
Part 3 – Article 82 – paragraph 1
1. The Structural Funds shall support the Investment for growth and jobs goal in all regions corresponding to levels 2 and 3 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics (hereinafter referred to as 'NUTS level 2 and 3') established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003.
Amendment 167 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 116 – paragraph 6
Article 116 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission shall adopt, by means of implementing acts, within a maximum of three months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation upon its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, models for the audit strategy, the audit opinion and the annual control report, as well as the methodology for the sampling method referred to in paragraph 4. These implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 143(3).
Amendment 168 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 116 – paragraph 7
Article 116 – paragraph 7
7. Implementing rules concerning the use of data collected during audits carried out by Commission officials or authorised Commission representatives shall be adopted by the Commission within a maximum of three months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation upon its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 143(3).
Amendment 169 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 82 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Part 3 – Article 82 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Resources for the Investment for growth and jobs goal shall be allocated among the following three categories of NUTS levels 2 and 3 regions:
Amendment 169 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 121 – paragraph 3
Article 121 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall adopt, within a maximum of three months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation upon its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, by means of implementing acts, the model for payment applications. These implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 143(2).
Amendment 170 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 126 – paragraph 4
Article 126 – paragraph 4
Amendment 171 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 132 – paragraph 4
Article 132 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, within a maximum of three months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation upon its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, in accordance with Article 142 to set out which data carriers can be considered as commonly accepted.
Amendment 172 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 134 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 134 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 173 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 134 – paragraph 2
Article 134 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission may decide, by means of implementing acts, to suspend all or part of interim payments, for a maximum of three months, after having given the Member State the opportunity to present its observations.
Amendment 174 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 134 – paragraph 3
Article 134 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission and the Member State, shall take what measures they can to remedy the causes of the suspension of payments. The Commission shall end suspension of all or part of interim payments where the Member State, with the coordination and support of the Commission, has taken the necessary measures to enable the suspension to be lifted.
Amendment 175 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 84 – title
Part 3 – Article 84 – title
Resources for Investment for growth and jobs and, for European territorial cooperation and for increased energy efficiency
Amendment 175 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 136 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 136 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The Commission shall make financial corrections, after consulting the Member State concerned and in cooperation with it, by means of implementing acts by cancelling all or part of the Union contribution to an operational programme in accordance with Article 77 where, after carrying out the necessary examination, it concludes that:
Amendment 176 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 136 – paragraph 5
Article 136 – paragraph 5
Amendment 177 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 141 – paragraph 1
Article 141 – paragraph 1
Amendment 178 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 142 – paragraph 2
Article 142 – paragraph 2
2. The delegations of power referred to in this Regulation shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this Regulation period of five years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. The Commission shall submit a report in respect of the delegation of power at the latest nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 179 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 144 a (new)
Article 144 a (new)
Article 144a Transparency The Commission shall publish on its website all the Partnership Contracts, programmes, local development strategies, operational programmes, major projects and joint action plans adopted by the Commission, for each Member State;
Amendment 182 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 84 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Part 3 – Article 84 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
All regions whose GDP per capita for the 2007-2013 period was less than 75% of the average of the EU-25 for the reference period but whose GDP per capita is above 75% and below 90% of the GDP average of the EU-27 shall receive an allocation under the Structural Funds equal to at least two thirds of their 2007-2013 allocation.
Amendment 184 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 84 – paragraph 2 – point a
Part 3 – Article 84 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) eligible population, regional prosperity, national prosperity, employment rate among the active population and unemployment rate for less developed regions and transition regions;
Amendment 186 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 84 – paragraph 2 – point c
Part 3 – Article 84 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) population, national prosperity, employment rate among the active population and surface area for the Cohesion Fund.
Amendment 190 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 84 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Part 3 – Article 84 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 192 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 84 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Part 3 – Article 84 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 193 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 84 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Part 3 – Article 84 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 194 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 84 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Part 3 – Article 84 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 195 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 84 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4
Part 3 – Article 84 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 196 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 84 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Part 3 – Article 84 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 197 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 84 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Part 3 – Article 84 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 198 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 84 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Part 3 – Article 84 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 200 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 84 – paragraph 6
Part 3 – Article 84 – paragraph 6
Amendment 208 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iv
Part 3 – Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iv
(iv) the corresponding categories of intervention based on a nomenclature adopted by the Commission by 30 December 2012 by means of implementing acts in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 143(3), and an indicative breakdown of the programmed resources;
Amendment 210 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point iii
Part 3 – Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point iii
(iii) the list of conurbations, towns and cities where integrated actions for sustainable urban development will be implemented, the indicative annual allocation of the ERDF support for these actions, including the resources delegated to cities for management under Article 7(2) of Regulation (EU) No […] [ERDF] and the indicative annual allocation of ESF support for integrated actions;
Amendment 211 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point vi
Part 3 – Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point vi
(vi) where appropriate, the contribution of the planned interventions towards macro regional strategies and seaynergies and sea and river basin strategies;
Amendment 217 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 87 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Part 3 – Article 87 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall adopt that model by means of implementing acts, within three months of the date of adoption of this Regulation. These implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 143(2).
Amendment 218 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 87 – paragraph 5
Part 3 – Article 87 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall adopt a decision approving the operational programme by means of implementing acts within two months of the submission of the operational programme.
Amendment 220 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 88 – paragraph 2
Part 3 – Article 88 – paragraph 2
2. The ERDF and the ESF may finance, in a complementary manner and subject to a limit of 510 % of Union funding for each priority axis of an operational programme, a part of an operation for which the costs are eligible for support from the other Fund on the basis of eligibility rules applied to that Fund, provided that they are necessary for the satisfactory implementation of the operation and are directly linked to it.
Amendment 221 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 89 – paragraph 1
Part 3 – Article 89 – paragraph 1
Unless otherwise agreed between the Commission and the Member State, operational programmes for the ERDF and the ESF shall be drawn up at the appropriate geographical level and at least at NUTS level 23, in accordance with the institutional system specific to the Member State.
Amendment 223 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 91 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Part 3 – Article 91 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall providedraw up, within three months of the adoption of this Regulation, indicative guidance on the methodology to be used in carrying out the cost-benefit analysis referred to in point (e) above[…] in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 143(2).
Amendment 224 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 91 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Part 3 – Article 91 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
The format for the information on major projects to be submitted shall be set up in accordance with the model adopted by the Commission, within three months of the adoption of this Regulation, by means of implementing acts. These implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 143(2).
Amendment 227 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 92 – paragraph 2
Part 3 – Article 92 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall adopt a decision, by means of implementing act, no later than threone months after the date of submission of the information approving a major project in accordance with Article 91. That decision shall define the physical object, the amount to which the co- financing rate for the priority axis applies, physical and financial indicators for monitoring progress, and the expected contribution of the major project to the objectives of the relevant priority axis or axes. An approval decision shall be conditional on the first works contract being concluded within two years of the date of the decision.
Amendment 228 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 92 – paragraph 3
Part 3 – Article 92 – paragraph 3
Amendment 229 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 95 – paragraph 2
Part 3 – Article 95 – paragraph 2
The format for the joint action plan shall be set up in accordance with the model adopted by the Commission, within two months of the adoption of this Regulation, by means of implementing acts. These implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 143(2).
Amendment 230 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 96 – paragraph 2
Part 3 – Article 96 – paragraph 2
2. Provided that any observations have been satisfactorily taken into account, tThe Commission shall adopt a decision approving the joint action plan no later than 6three months after its submission by the Member State but not before the adoption of the operational programmes concerned.
Amendment 232 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 97 – paragraph 3
Part 3 – Article 97 – paragraph 3
3. Requests for amendment of joint action plans submitted by a Member State shall be duly substantiated. The Commission shall assess whether the request for amendment is justified, taking account of the information provided by the Member State. The Commission may make observations and the Member State shall provide to the Commission all necessary additional information. The Commission shall adopt a decision on a request for amendment no later than threone months after its formal submission by the Member State, provided that any observations made by the Commission have been satisfactorily taken into account. The amendment shall enter into force from the date of the decision, unless otherwise set out in the decision.
Amendment 234 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 109 – paragraph 3
Part 3 – Article 109 – paragraph 3
3. The allocation for technical assistance from a Fund shall not exceed 105% of the total allocation of that Fund to operational programmes in a Member State under each category of region of the Investment for growth and jobs goal.
Amendment 237 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 110 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Part 3 – Article 110 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) 650 % for the transition regions other than those referred to in point (d);
Amendment 238 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 110 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Part 3 – Article 110 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) 530 % for the more developed regions other than those referred to in point (d).
Amendment 242 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 112 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Part 3 – Article 112 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 243 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 112 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Part 3 – Article 112 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
The Commission shall adopt, within three months of the adoption of this Regulation, by means of implementing acts, detailed rules concerning the exchanges of information under this paragraph. Theose implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 143(3).
Amendment 244 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 113 – paragraph 5
Part 3 – Article 113 – paragraph 5
5. For the Investment for growth and jobs goal, provided that the principle of separation of functions is respected, the managing authority, the certifying authority, where applicable, and the audit authority may be part of the same public authority or body. However, for those operational programmes for which the total amount of support from the Funds exceeds EUR 2505 000 000, the audit authority may not be part of the same public authority or body as the managing authority.
Amendment 245 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 114 – paragraph 8
Part 3 – Article 114 – paragraph 8
8. The Commission shall adopt delegated acts, within three months of the adoption of this Regulation, in accordance with Article 142, laying down the modalities of the exchange of information in paragraph 2(d).
Amendment 246 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 114 – paragraph 9
Part 3 – Article 114 – paragraph 9
9. The Commission shall adopt delegated acts, within three months of the adoption of this Regulation, in accordance with Article 142, laying down rules concerning arrangements for the audit trail referred to in paragraph 4(d).
Amendment 247 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 114 – paragraph 10
Part 3 – Article 114 – paragraph 10
10. The Commission shall adopt, within three months of the adoption of this Regulation, by means of implementing acts, the model for the management declaration referred to in paragraph 4(e). These implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 143(2).
Amendment 248 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 116 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Part 3 – Article 116 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, within three months of the adoption of this Regulation, in accordance with Article 142 to set out the conditions which those audits shall fulfil.
Amendment 249 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 116 – paragraph 6
Part 3 – Article 116 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission shall adopt, within three months of the adoption of this Regulation, by means of implementing acts, models for the audit strategy, the audit opinion and the annual control report, as well as the methodology for the sampling method referred to in paragraph 4. Theose implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 143(3).
Amendment 250 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 116 – paragraph 7
Part 3 – Article 116 – paragraph 7
7. Implementing rules concerning the use of data collected during audits carried out by Commission officials or authorised Commission representatives shall be adopted by the Commission, within three months of the adoption of this Regulation, in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 143(3).
Amendment 251 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 121 – paragraph 3
Part 3 – Article 121 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall adopt, by means of implementing acts, the model for payment applications within three months of the date of adoption of this Regulation. These implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 143(2).
Amendment 252 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 126 – paragraph 4
Part 3 – Article 126 – paragraph 4
Amendment 254 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 132 – paragraph 4
Part 3 – Article 132 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt, within three months of the adoption of this Regulation, delegated acts in accordance with Article 142 to set out which data carriers can be considered as commonly accepted.
Amendment 255 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 134 – paragraph 1 – point f
Part 3 – Article 134 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 256 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 134 – paragraph 2
Part 3 – Article 134 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission may decide, by means of implementing acts, to suspend all or part of interim payments for a period of up to three months, after having given the Member State the opportunity to present its observations.
Amendment 257 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 134 – paragraph 3
Part 3 – Article 134 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission and the Member State shall take what measures they can to remedy the causes of the suspension of payments. The Commission shall end suspension of all or part of interim payments where the Member State, with coordination and support from the Commission, has taken the necessary measures to enable the suspension to be lifted.
Amendment 258 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 136 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Part 3 – Article 136 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The Commission shall, after consulting the Member State concerned, and in cooperation with it, make financial corrections by means of implementing acts by cancelling all or part of the Union contribution to an operational programme in accordance with Article 77 where, after carrying out the necessary examination, it concludes that:
Amendment 259 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 136 – paragraph 5
Part 3 – Article 136 – paragraph 5
Amendment 260 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – Article 137 – paragraph 6
Part 3 – Article 137 – paragraph 6
6. Where irregularities affecting annual accounts sent to the Commission are detected by the Commission orand by the European Court of Auditors, the resulting financial correction shall reduce support from the Funds to the operational programme.
Amendment 262 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – Article 141 – paragraph 1
Part 4 – Article 141 – paragraph 1
Amendment 263 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 4 – Article 142 – paragraph 2
Part 4 – Article 142 – paragraph 2
2. The delegations of power referred to in this Regulation shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this Regulation period of five years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. The Commission shall submit a report in respect of the delegation of power at the latest nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 53 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) investments in measures to increase energy efficiency in the transport sector, especially in the field of urban transport;
Amendment 54 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) investments in measures for improving energy efficiency in the buildings and transport sector, with a special focus on the energy efficiency of housing;
Amendment 83 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
(c) developing and strengthening ICT applications for e- government, e-learning, e-inclusion and e- health;
Amendment 85 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
(c) developing and strengthening ICT applications for e- government, e-learning, e-inclusion and e- health;
Amendment 93 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
(b) promotincreasing energy efficiency and renewable energy use in SMEs;
Amendment 93 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
(b) promotincreasing energy efficiency and renewable energy use in SMEs;
Amendment 94 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
(c) supportincreasing energy efficiency and renewable energy use in public infrastructures and in the housing sector;
Amendment 95 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
(c) supportincreasing energy efficiency and renewable energy use in public infrastructures and in the housing sector;
Amendment 102 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d a (new)
(da) modernising urban transport and increasing its efficiency;
Amendment 118 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
At least 510% of the ERDF resources allocated at national level shall be allocated to integrated actions for sustainable urban development delegated to cities for management through Integrated Territorial Investments referred to in Article 99 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR].
Amendment 120 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall adopt a list of, in conjunction with the Member States, a list of conurbations, towns and cities to participate in the platform on the basis of the lists established in the Partnership Contracts, by means of implementing acts. Thoese implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 14(2).
Amendment 122 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
The list shall contain a maximum number of 31000 cities, with a maximum number of 2045 per Member State. Cities shall be selected based on the following criteria:
Amendment 128 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 9(3) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of five years from 1 January 2014. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the expiry of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be extended for periods of time from 1 January 2014an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 131 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d a (new)
(da) modernising urban transport and increasing its efficiency;
Amendment 144 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
At least 510% of the ERDF resources allocated at national level shall be allocated to integrated actions for sustainable urban development delegated to cities for management through Integrated Territorial Investments referred to in Article 99 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR].
Amendment 145 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall adopt a list of, in conjunction with the Member States, a list of conurbations, towns and cities to participate in the platform on the basis of the lists established in the Partnership Contracts, by means of implementing acts. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 14(2).
Amendment 146 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
The list shall contain a maximum number of 31000 conurbations, towns and cities, with a maximum number of 2045 per Member State. Cities shall be selected based on the following criteria:
Amendment 155 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 9(3) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of five years from 1 January 2014. The Commission shall submit a report in respect of the delegation of power at the latest nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be extended for periods of time from 1 January 2014an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 165 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – row 21 a (new)
Annex – row 21 a (new)
Urban transport passenger trips Increase of passenger trips using supported urban transport service more eco-efficient Increase in the number vehicles of vehicles and development of related infrastructure for more eco-efficient urban transport
Amendment 166 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – 22 a (new)
Annex – 22 a (new)
Inland waterways tonne-km Increase of cargo transported on improved inland waterways passenger trips Increase in the number of people using inland waterway transport services
Amendment 9 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) increased energy efficiency in the housing sector, and the construction of social housing and housing for the less affluent;
Amendment 16 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) housing., except for social housing and housing for the less affluent;
Amendment 21 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii a (new)
(iiia) increased energy efficiency in the building sector and in particular the housing sector ;
Amendment 35 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) investments in the environment, including areas related to sustainable development and energy and improving energy efficiency which present environmental benefits;
Amendment 37 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) housing, except for social housing and housing for the less affluent.
Amendment 38 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point a – point v
Article 3 – point a – point v
(v) promoting low-carbon strategies for urban and rural areas;
Amendment 48 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point d – point ii
Article 3 – point d – point ii
(ii) improving energy efficiency in the transport sector, developing environment- friendly and low-carbon transport systems including promoting sustainable urban mobility;
Amendment 71 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – row 25a (new)
Annex – row 25a (new)
Urban transport passenger trips Increase of passenger trips using supported urban transport service more eco-efficient Increase in the number vehicles of vehicles and development of related infrastructure for more eco-efficient urban transport
Amendment 72 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – row 26a (new)
Annex – row 26a (new)
Inland waterways tonne-km Increase of cargo transported on improved inland waterways passenger trips Increase in the number of people using inland waterway transport services
Amendment 20 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36 a (new)
Recital 36 a (new)
(36 a) The Commission should submit annual implementation reports to the European Parliament and the Council on the harnessing of European regional development funding to meet the territorial cooperation goal.
Amendment 21 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 1
Article 2 – point 1
(1) cross-border cooperation between adjacent regions to promote integrated regional development between neighbouring land and maritime border regions from two or more Member States or between neighbouring border regions from at least one Member State and one third country on the external borders of the Union other than those covered by programmes under the external financial instruments of the Union;
Amendment 24 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
For transnational cooperation, the Commission shall adopt the list of transnational areas to receive support, broken down by cooperation programme and covering NUTS level 2 regions, while ensuring the implementation of EU macro-regional strategies and the continuity of suchtransnational cooperation in larger coherent areas based on previous programmes, by means of implementing acts. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 30(2).
Amendment 33 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – point a – point iv b (new)
Article 6 – point a – point iv b (new)
(iv b) integrating the EU’s transport system with the transport systems of the states neighbouring the EU;
Amendment 37 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Operations concerning interregional cooperation under Article 2(3)(a) and (b) shall involve beneficiaries from at least three countries, at least twoone of which shall be a Member States.
Amendment 38 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. The Commission shall submit annual implementation reports to the European Parliament and the Council on the harnessing of European regional development funding to meet the territorial cooperation goal.
Amendment 39 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Amendment 40 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29
Article 29
Amendment 13 #
2011/0270(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) It is necessary to consolidate the social dimensions of the single market. Given the need to enhance confidence in the single market and the free movement of services through respect for workers’ rights, it is necessary to ensure equal status for the right of both workers and entrepreneurs to freedom of movement throughout the territory of the European Union.
Amendment 23 #
2011/0270(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) PConsolidate the single market by promoteing workers’ geographical mobility and boost employment opportunities by developing Union labour markets that are open and accessible to all by respecting and guaranteeing freedom of movement and workers’ rights throughout the territory of the European Union;
Amendment 36 #
2011/0270(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. TwoOne years after the expiry of the Programme at the latest, the Commission shall carry out an ex-post evaluation measuring its impact and Union added value and shall forward a report on that evaluation to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. Following the evaluation, the Commission may recommend continuation of the programme, two years after expiry thereof at the latest.
Amendment 44 #
2011/0270(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – point b a (new)
Article 20 – point b a (new)
(ba) Provide full and timely information for those seeking work in another Member State regarding legislation and recruitment conditions.
Amendment 46 #
2011/0270(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. The international financial institutions and, where relevant, the fund managers shall send the Commission annual implementation reports setting out the activities granted support and covering their financial implementation and the allocation and accessibility of funding and investment by Member State, sector and type of beneficiary, applications accepted or rejected and contracts concluded by the public and private bodies concerned, actions funded and the results, including in terms of social impact, employment creation and sustainability of the businesses support granted.
Amendment 69 #
2011/0239(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 18
Article 1 – point 18
Directive 2008/106/EC
Article 27a – paragraph 2
Article 27a – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Article 25a and Article 27 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from the date of period of seven years from the date of entry into force of this Directive. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the seven-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period as from the entry into force of this Ddirective.
Amendment 57 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
(1) This Decision establishes a mechanism for the exchange of information between Member States and the Commission with regard to intergovernmental agreements between Member States and third countries in the field of energy.
Amendment 81 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
(2) When a Member State intends to enter into negotiations with a third country in order to amend an existing intergovernmental agreement or to conclude a new intergovernmental agreement, the Member State shall inform the Commission in writing of its intention at the earliest possible moment before the envisaged opening of the negotiations. The information provided to the Commission shall include the relevant documentation, an indication of the provisions to be addressed in the negotiations, the objectives of the negotiations and other relevant information. In case of amendments to an existing agreement, the provisions that are to be renegotiated shall be indicated in the information provided to the Commission. The Commission shall make the received information accessible to all Member States in electronic form. It shall provide the Member State with a guide on the conduct of negotiations, with a view to ensuring compliance with EU law, solidarity between Member States and energy supply. The Member State concerned shall keep the Commission informed regularly of the ongoing negotiations. On request of the Commission or the Member State concerned, the Commission may participate as an observer in the negotiations.
Amendment 122 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
(c b) a guide on the conduct of negotiations, with a view to ensuring compliance with EU law, solidarity between Member States and energy supply.
Amendment 127 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
(1) Four years aAfter itsthe entry into force of this Decision, the Commission shall submit, each year, a report on theits application of this Decision to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee.
Amendment 55 #
2011/0225(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Electronic System for Carrier Registration (ESCReg) shall, by 30 June 2017, be established and maintained by the Commission for the supervision and control of the transport of radioactive material. The Commission shall define the information to be included in the system, technical specifications and requirements for the ESCReg.
Amendment 84 #
2011/0225(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall, by 1 January 2016, adopt implementing acts establishing the Electronic System for Carrier Registration (ESCReg) described in Article 4.
Amendment 104 #
2011/0196(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
- having regard to the opinion of the European Data Protection Supervisor of 5 October 20111, __________________ 1 Not yet published in the Official Journal.
Amendment 112 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In order to ensure coherence between the different exemptions set out in Article 13 ofcreate a level playing field and to improve road safety, social standards and working conditions, the scope of Council Regulation (EEC) No 561/2006, and to reduce the administrative burden on transport undertakings whilst respecting the objectives of that Regulation,3821/85 on recording equipment in road transport should be extended to all commercial vehicles, regardless their maximum permissible distances set out in its Articles 13(d), (f) and (p) should be revisedmass. To ensure coherence, Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport should be amended accordingly.
Amendment 127 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15 a) To ensure fair competition on the internal market and to encourage the development of new applications and services based on data recorded by the tachograph, The digital tachograph manufacturers shall make available to the public the protocols used to transmit any data that can be transmitted out of the tachograph whether through the remote communication system or through the standardized interface, forming part of the legal requires of drivers hours legislation and tachograph regulations or not.
Amendment 129 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) To ensure fair competition in the internal road transport market and to give a clear message to drivers and transport undertakings, the Member States' highest category of sanctions should be imposed for ‘very serious’ infringements (as defined in Commission Directive 2009/5/EC of 30 January 2009 amending Annex III to Directive 2006/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on minimum conditions for the implementation of Council Regulations (EEC) Nos 3820/85 and 3821/85 concerning social legislation relating to road transport activities), without prejudice to the principle of subsidiaritydefinition of very serious infringements against this Regulation should be harmonised and binding in nature and the Member States' highest category of sanctions should be imposed for ‘very serious’ infringements, without prejudice to the principle of subsidiarity. Efforts should also be taken to ensure that the penalties awarded for any infringements are always effective, dissuasive and proportionate.
Amendment 134 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 1– paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 1– paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. This Regulation sets out the conditions and requirements under which the information and data recorded, processed or stored by the tachograph as referred to in paragraph 1 may be used for purposes other than the control of compliance with the legislation referred to in paragraph 1 shall be processed and may be further used for compatible purposes, in accordance with Directive 95/46/EC.
Amendment 162 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a Essential requirements 1. Tacographs, tachograph cards and record sheets must comply with stringent technical, functional and other requirements so as to ensure that they fulfil the essential requirements set out in paragraph 2 and that they achieve the objectives of this Regulation. 2. To allow for efficient control of compliance with the applicable social legislation the tachograph shall comply with the following essential requirements: (a) to record accurate and reliable data related to the driver activity and the vehicle; (b) to be secure, in order to guarantee the integrity and the origin of the source of data recorded by and retrieved from vehicle units, motion sensors and tachograph cards; (c) to be interoperable; (d) to be user friendly; 3. Tachographs must be designed and used in such a way as to ensure privacy and personal data protection. 4. Tachographs shall be positioned in the vehicle in such a way that they are fully reachable and readable from the driver's normal sitting position, allow the driver to access and operate safely during driving the necessary functions from his seated position and does not divert the driver's attention from the road. 5. Downloading of data shall be performed with the minimum delay to transport undertakings or drivers. 6. Downloading of data may not alter or delete stored data. The downloading of the detailed speed file may not be necessary to ensure compliance with Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, but may be used for other purposes, such as accident investigation.
Amendment 165 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Recording equipmentTachographs shall be installed and used in all commercial vehicles registered in a Member State which are used for the carriage of passengers or goods by road falling within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006.
Amendment 206 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Only data recorded by the tachograph that is strictly necessary for processing in an intelligent transport system (ITS) application may be accessible. Data recorded by the tachograph may be transmitted to ITS applications provided that the following conditions are met: (a) the interface does not affect the authenticity and the integrity of the data of the tachograph; (b) the external device connected to the interface has access to personal data, including geopositioning data, only after the verifiable consent of the driver to which the data relates.
Amendment 211 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a Competition and interoperability To ensure fair competition on the internal market and to encourage the development of new applications and services based on data recorded by the tachograph, digital tachograph manufacturers shall make public the protocols used to transmit any data that can be transmitted out of the tachograph whether through the remote communication system or through the standardized interface, forming part of the legal requires of drivers hours legislation and tachograph regulations or not.
Amendment 232 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. The driver card shall be issued, at the request of the driver by the competent authority of the Member State where the driver has his normal residence. It shall be issued within one month15 days of the request being received by the competent authority.
Amendment 267 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Member States shall not impose on drivers the presentation of forms attesting their activities while being away from the vehicle.
Amendment 290 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 37 – paragraph 2
Article 37 – paragraph 2
2. No infringement of this Regulation shall be subjected to more than one penalty or procedure. For any infringement of this Regulation, of Regulation 561/2006 and of the Regulation 3821/1985 both the undertaking and the involved driver or drivers shall be liable.
Amendment 292 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 37 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 37 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. After the date referred in Art. 4, paragraph 1, the undertakings found that infringed the this Regulation, Regulation 561/2006 and Regulation 3821/1985 shall be obliged, in six months time, to retrofit their fleet in order to equip it with digital tachograph fitted with smart recording equipment referred in Art. 4, paragraph 1.
Amendment 303 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 1
Article 2 – point 1
Regulation (EC) 561/2006
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – letter d
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – letter d
(1) Article 13, paragraph 1, letter d, first line is modified as follows: - for the purpose of delivering postal items. If recourse to the exception is made, these vehicles shall only be used within a 50 kilometre radius of the base of the undertaking and on condition that driving the vehicle does not constitute the driver's main activity.
Amendment 320 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point (d), (f), (p)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point (d), (f), (p)
Amendment 333 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 2 paragraph 1 point (a)
Article 2 paragraph 1 point (a)
Article 2 (1) point (a) is replaced by: "by all vehicles or combination of vehicles used for commercial carriage of goods"
Amendment 39 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive- amending act
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Member States may, as an alternative solution for cutting emissions, facilitate the use by docked vessels of onshore power supply systems instead of shipboard generated power.
Amendment 43 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive- amending act
Recital 12 b (new)
Recital 12 b (new)
(12b) Given the costs of implementing new requirements regarding the use of low-sulphur fuel and the potential risk of modal transfers, it is necessary to introduce funding programmes for the implementation of these measures, so as to avoid restricting the competitiveness of maritime transport to the detriment of other types of transport.
Amendment 90 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4ba (new)
Article 4ba (new)
Article 4ba Availability of marine fuels Member States shall take the measures necessary to ensure the balanced availability and distribution of marine fuels.
Amendment 93 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 7 (new)
Article 1 – point 7 (new)
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4c, paragraph 2a (new)
Article 4c, paragraph 2a (new)
(2a) Member States shall, as an alternative solution for reducing emissions, encourage the use by docked vessels of onshore power supply systems.
Amendment 159 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. With effect from 1 July 2014, home providers shall inform all their roaming customers of the possibility to unsubscribe from their existing roaming services and to opt for roaming services from an alternative roaming provider. The roaming customers shall be given a period of two months within which to make their choice known to their home provider. Roaming customers who have not expressed their choice within that periodRoaming customers shall have the right to opt for an alternative roaming provider at any moment, in line with paragraphs 3 and 4.
Amendment 162 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Any switch to or from an alternative roaming provider shall be free of charge and shall not entail conditions or restrictions pertaining to elements of the subscription other than roaming, and shall be carried out within five working days, save that where a roaming customer who has subscribed to a domestic package which includes roaming prices other than the Eurotariff, Euro-SMS tariff or Euro- data tariff, the home provider may delay the switch from the old to the new subscription concerning roaming services for a specified period not exceeding threone months.
Amendment 221 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The average wholesale charge referred to in paragraph 1 shall apply between any pair of operators and shall be calculated over a twelve-month period or any such shorter period as may remain before the end of the period of application of a maximum average wholesale charge as provided for in this paragraph or the expiry of this Regulation. The maximum average wholesale charge shall decrease to EUR 0,10 and EUR 0,06 , on 1 July 2013 and on 1 July 2014 respectively. Without prejudice to Article 13, the maximum average wholesale charge shall remain at EUR 0,06 for the duration of this Regulation.
Amendment 239 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. The retail charge (excluding VAT) of a Eurotariff which a home provider may levy from its roaming customer for the provision of a regulated roaming call may vary for any roaming call but shall not exceed EUR 0,32 per minute for any call made or EUR 0,11 per minute for any call received as of 1 July 2012. The price ceiling for calls made shall decrease to EUR 0,28 and EUR 0,24 on 1 July 2013 and on 1 July 2014 respectively, and for calls received to EUR 0,10 on 1 July 2013. Without prejudice to Articles 13 and 19 these regulated maximum retail charges for the Eurotariff shall remain valid until 30 June 2016.
Amendment 244 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. Any roaming customer may request to switch to or from a Eurotariff. Any switch must be made within one working day of receipt of the request and free of charge and shall not entail conditions or restrictions pertaining to other elements of the subscription, save that where a roaming customer who has subscribed to a special roaming package which includes more than one roaming service (namely, voice, SMS and/or data) wishes to switch to a Eurotariff, the home provider may require the switching customer to forego the benefits of the other elements of that package. A home provider may delay a switch until the previous roaming tariff has been effective for a minimum specified period not exceeding threone months.
Amendment 263 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(3a) By 30 June 2012, providers shall set the performance criteria for the provision of roaming SMS messaging services which they publicise. The performance criteria shall be included in any offers and in the invoices of roaming customers. Under no circumstances may a roaming SMS message reach the recipient later than five minutes after it is been sent. Providers in the country of origin shall not perceive any fee from their roaming customers for roaming SMS messages which reach the recipient later than five minutes after having been sent.
Amendment 298 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. With effect from 1 July 2012, the retail charge (excluding VAT) of a Euro-data tariff which a home provider may levy from its roaming customer for the provision of a regulated roaming data shall not exceed EUR 0,9045 per megabyte. The price ceiling for data used shall decrease to EUR 0,7035 and EUR 0,250, per megabyte used on 1 July 2013 and on 1 July 2014 respectively. Without prejudice to Articles 13 and 19, the regulated maximum retail charge shall remain at EUR 0,50, per megabyte used until 30 June 2016.
Amendment 299 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Every roaming provider shall charge its roaming customers for the provision of any regulated roaming data service to which a Euro-data tariff applies on a per kilomegabyte basis.
Amendment 308 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Amendment 311 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Amendment 312 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
4. The relevant maximum charges shall cease to apply as from the first day of the month following the publication of the data proving that the conditions of paragraphs 2 or 3 respectively are satisfiedould be lifted when-and only when-there can be confidence that market forces are sufficient to limit prices to the extent considered appropriate by the legislators, across the EU and for mass market travellers as well as frequent roamers.
Amendment 359 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Amendment 6 #
2011/0177(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights the inequalities in the development of transport infrastructure among the Member States and the importance of developing transport infrastructure in the new Member States, and calls on the Commission and Member States to strive to create a single and uniformly-developed European transport area;
Amendment 21 #
2011/0177(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines that the additional €EUR 10bn from the Cohesion fund are to be centrally managed under the CEF in order to deliver clear EU-added value in Cohesion countries; that sum shall be allocated to Cohesion countries, on the basis of national allocations. In no circumstances shall the central management of that additional EUR 10bn from the Cohesion fund prevent or limit the participation of Cohesion countries in the implementation and financing of transport projects through the CEF, over and above the EUR 10bn allocated from the Cohesion fund;
Amendment 22 #
2011/0177(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes the view that developing a new generation of sustainable energy systems in the EU will require major investment efforts in energy research and development; underlines, therefore, the need to increase financing in research and technological development, and to maintain demonstration projects in the area of energy; calls for the budget for the Intelligent Energy – Europe Programme, managed by the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation, to be maintained and supplemented; calls for the full implementation of the already- adopted Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan; asks the Commission and the Council to clarify its funding in the framework of MFF 2014- 2020; calls on the Commission and Council to ensure adequate funding for the development of intelligent energy networks;
Amendment 40 #
2011/0177(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines that interoperability and synergies between the specific programmes (such as Horizon 2020, COSME, CEF) and the cohesion policy must be promoted; is convinced that cumulative or combined funding should be encouraged in order to maximise the uptake of available EU funds in all Member States, and thereby their participation in all specific programmes, and to achieve more even economic development within the EU’s territory as a whole; calls on the Commission and Council to increase significantly the level of structural funding that can be utilised by Member States to increase energy efficiency, especially in the field of housing;
Amendment 309 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
This Directive establishes a common framework for the promotion of energy efficiency within the Union, taking into account technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, climatic conditions and internal climate requirements, in order to ensure the achievement of the Union's target of 20% primary energy savings by 2020 and to pave the way for further energy efficiency improvements beyond that date.
Amendment 366 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
4. 'public bodies' means 'contracting authorities' as defined in Directive 2004/18/EC as well as the institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the European Union;
Amendment 374 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
7. 'energy distributor' means a natural or legal person, including a distribution system operator, responsible forthe main aim of whose activity is to transporting energy with a view to its delivery to final customers or to distribution stations that sell energy to final customers;
Amendment 378 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
9. 'retail energy sales company' means a natural or legal person wh, the main aim of whose activity is to sells energy to final customers;
Amendment 419 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27
27. 'substantial refurbishment' means a refurbishment whose cost exceeds 50% of the investment cost for a new comparable unit in accordance with Decision 2007/74/EC or which requires the update of the permit granted under Directive 2010/75/EU; in the case of buildings, ‘substantial refurbishment’ means the renovation of a building as defined in Article 2(10) of Directive 2010/31/EC.
Amendment 472 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. By 30 June 20145, the Commission shall assess whether the Union is likely to achieve its target of 20 % primary energy savings by 2020, requiring a reduction of EU primary energy consumption of 368 Mtoe in 2020, taking into account the sum of the national targets referred to in paragraph 1 and the evaluation referred to in Article 19(4).
Amendment 508 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to Article 7 of Directive 2010/31/EU, Member States shall ensure that, as from 1 January 2014, 3% of the total floor area owned by their public bodies is renovated each year to meet at least the minimum energy performance requirements set by the Member State concerned in application of Article 4 of Directive 2010/31/EU. The 3% rate shall be calculated on the total floor area of buildings with a total useful floor area over 250 m2by 2020, the energy efficiency of buildings owned by their public bodies of the Member State concerned that, on 1 January of each year, does not meet the national minimum energy performance requirements set in application of Article 4 of Directive 2010/31/EUincreases by 20%.
Amendment 551 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Member States and European Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies may allow their public bodies to count towards their annual renovation rate the excess of renovated building floor area in a given year as if it has instead been renovated in any of the two previous or following years.
Amendment 595 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Member States, as well as the institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the EU, shall encourage public bodies to:
Amendment 601 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) adopt an energy efficiency plan, freestanding or as part of a broader climate or environmental plan, containing specific energy saving objectives, with a view to continuously improving the body's energy efficiency, as well as reducing associated costs and enhancing the benefits arising from lower bills;
Amendment 691 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme. This scheme shall ensure that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the Member State's territory achieve annual energy savings equalamounting by 2020 to 1.5% of their energy sales, by volume, in the previous year2010 in that Member State excluding energy used in transport. This amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers.
Amendment 840 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall promote the availability and accessibility to all final customers of energy audits which are affordable and carried out in an independent manner by qualified or accredited experts.
Amendment 853 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall develop programmefinancing programmes and tax concessions to encourage households and small and medium-sized enterprises to undergo energy audits.
Amendment 855 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Member States shall ensure that a sufficient number of qualified and/or authorised experts are available.
Amendment 867 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that enterprises not included in the second subparagraph of paragraph 1 are subject to an energy audit carried out in an independent and cost-effectivaffordable manner by qualified or accredited experts at the latest by 30 June 2014 and every three years from the date of the previous energy audit.
Amendment 881 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The energy audit shall be valid for a maximum of 10 years.
Amendment 937 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Final customers who have already installed individual meters for electricity, natural gas, domestic hot water and individual heating or cooling consumption by ... (date of entry into force of this Directive) shall be considered as fulfilling the requirements of paragraph 1.
Amendment 1026 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The purchase, installation and maintenance costs of individual electricity, natural gas, central heating/ cooling and hot water meters installed under this directive shall be met by energy suppliers under the terms of energy performance contracts.
Amendment 1029 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8 a (new)
Amendment 1194 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall notify such conditions for exemption to the Commission by 1 January 2014. The Commission may refuse those conditions or make suggestions for modifications in the 6 months following notification. In such cases, the conditions for exemption shall not be applied by the Member State concerned until the Commission expressly accepts the resubmitted or modified conditions.
Amendment 1252 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall notify such conditions for exemption to the Commission by 1 January 2014. The Commission may refuse those conditions or make suggestions for modifications in the 6 months following notification. In such cases, the conditions for exemption shall not be applied by the Member State concerned until the Commission expressly accepts the resubmitted or modified conditions.
Amendment 1295 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 4
Member States shall notify such conditions for exemption to the Commission by 1 January 2014. The Commission may refuse those conditions or make suggestions for modifications in the 6 months following notification. In such cases, the conditions for exemption shall not be applied by the Member State concerned until the Commission expressly accepts the resubmitted or modified conditions.
Amendment 1305 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 9
Article 10 – paragraph 9
9. The Commission shall establish by 1 January 2013 by means of a delegated act in accordance with Article 18 a methodologycommon general framework for the cost-benefit analysis referred to in paragraphs 4 (c), 7 (b) and 8(b).
Amendment 1329 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Member States shall draw up an inventory of data in accordance with Annex X for all installations undertaking the combustion of fuels with total rated thermal input of 50 MW or more and installations undertaking the refining of mineral oil and gas within their territory. This shall be updated every threfive years. The annual installation- specific data contained in these inventories shall be made available to the Commission upon request. Member States shall include a non-confidential summary containing aggregated information of the inventories in the reports referred to in Article 19(2).
Amendment 1350 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
ba) establishing sources of financing, with these including the Structural Funds, national, regional and local funds and scheduled loans;
Amendment 1351 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b b (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b b (new)
bb) responding to the social, technical and financial challenges faced.
Amendment 1425 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
b) providing model contracts for energy performance contracting in the public sectorand private sectors based on life-cycle costs and the cost of services, while at the same time encouraging long-term contracts that guarantee greater savings; these shall at least include the items listed in Annex XIII;
Amendment 1486 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 18 to establish the methodology fora common general framework for conducting the cost-benefit analysis as referred to in Article 10(9).
Amendment 1491 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Article 17 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of timefive years from [the date of entry into force of this Directive].
Amendment 1494 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The delegated act may be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and enter into force before the expiry of that period if the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission of their intention not to raise objections.
Amendment 1495 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. If either the European Parliament or the Council objects to the delegated act, it shall not enter into force. The institution which objects shall state the reasons for objecting to the delegated act.
Amendment 1548 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 a (new)
Article 20 a (new)
Article 20a Review The Commission, assisted by the Committee established by Article 20, shall evaluate this Directive by 1 January 2018 at the latest, in the light of the experience gained and progress made during its application, and, if necessary, make proposals.
Amendment 1553 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
This Directive is addressed to the Member States, institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the European Union.
Amendment 1725 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – section 2 – point 2.2 – introductory part
Annex VI – section 2 – point 2.2 – introductory part
Member States shall ensure that the following information is made available to final customers in clear and understandable terms in or with their bills, contracts, transactions, and receipts at distribution stations:
Amendment 1728 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – section 2 – point 2.2 – point a a (new)
Annex VI – section 2 – point 2.2 – point a a (new)
(aa) all the components which make up the (final) price billed, with a detailed description of each component;
Amendment 1759 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VII – section 1 – point i
Annex VII – section 1 – point i
(i) an estimate of public support measures to district heating and cooling, if any, with the annual budget and identification of the potential aid element. This does not prejudge a separate notification of the public support schemes for a State aid assessment.
Amendment 1796 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex XIII – title
Annex XIII – title
Minimum items to be included in energy performance contracts with the public sector
Amendment 1797 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex XIII – indent 1 a (new)
Annex XIII – indent 1 a (new)
- Clear and transparent list of the penalties applicable if the guaranteed savings are not achieved
Amendment 7 #
2011/0167(NLE)
1a. Believes that the EU legislation on copyright in the information society is among the most up-to-date and is fully in line with international copyright agreements;
Amendment 15 #
2011/0167(NLE)
Draft opinion
Short justification – Paragraph 2 a (new)
Short justification – Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes that ACTA would freeze the possibility for the European Parliament to modify EU Intellectual Property Rights legislation; believes the EU should have first reviewed the IPR Enforcement Directive (IPRED) and adapted EU law towards the internet environment before negotiating such an agreement;
Amendment 25 #
2011/0167(NLE)
4a. Expresses serious concerns about copyright enforcement online, especially the obligation to apply criminal sanctions, without the necessary provision of binding safeguards for personal users, as well as the vague definition of terms, particularly with reference to the concept of "commercial use". For example, in Art. 14, point 2, the countries agree that "a party may exclude from the application of [...] small quantities of goods of a non- commercial nature contained in travellers’ personal luggage", which means also that a party may decide not to exclude small quantities such goods, raising serious concerns about possible infringements of the free movement of goods and persons within EU.
Amendment 28 #
2011/0167(NLE)
Draft opinion
Short justification – Paragraph 4 b (new)
Short justification – Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Expresses its concern at Article 27(1), which provides for ‘expeditious measures to prevent infringement’ without defining those measures, and Article 27(4), which provides that the competent authorities of a party signatory shall have the ‘authority to order an online service provider to disclose expeditiously to a right holder information sufficient to identify a subscriber whose account was allegedly used for infringement’.
Amendment 29 #
2011/0167(NLE)
Draft opinion
Short justification – Paragraph 4 c (new)
Short justification – Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Calls on the Commission to prepare a proportionate and balanced revision of the Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Directive, and to examine benefits of strengthening user rights and build on objective data on copyright infringements, which must be provided by the Observatory on Intellectual Property Rights set up by the Commission.
Amendment 37 #
2011/0167(NLE)
Draft opinion
Short justification – Paragraph 5 a (new)
Short justification – Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Believes that the marketing of counterfeit products must not combated at the risk of infringing the fundamental rights of the European public;
Amendment 58 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The composition of food referred to in Article 1(1) shall be such that it is appropriate to satisfy the nutritional needs of, and it is suitable for the persons to whom it is intended, in accordance with generally accepted scientific data and medical opinion.
Amendment 60 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Food referred to in Article 1(1) shall not contain any substance in such quantity asthat is liable to endanger the health of the persons to whom they are intended.
Amendment 62 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. The labelling, presentation and advertising of food referred to in Article 1(1) shall provide adequaclear and complete consumer information and must not be misleading.
Amendment 72 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Subject to the general requirements of Articles 7 and 9 and taking into account Directive 2006/141/EC, Directive 2006/125/EC and Directive 1999/21/EC as well as any technical and scientific progress, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated Regulations, no later than [2one years after the date of the entry into force of this Regulation], in accordance with Article 15, with respect to the following:
Amendment 84 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. No later than [2 year6 months after the date of the entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall establish and subsequently update a Union list of permitted substances that meet the conditions of paragraph 1, by means of implementing Regulations. The entry of a substance in the Union list shall include a specification of the substance, and, where appropriate, specify the conditions of use and the applicable purity criteria. Those implementing Regulations shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 14(2). On duly justified grounds of extreme urgency relating to emerging health risks, the Commission shall adopt immediately applicable implementing acts updating the Union list in accordance with Article 14(3).
Amendment 86 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 2(3) and 10 of this Regulation shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time from the (*) [(*) Date of entry into force of the basic legislative act or from any other date set by the legislator.] period of five years starting from the date of its entry into force. The Commission shall submit a report on the delegation of power no later than six months before the closure of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be prolonged tacitly for identical periods of time, except where the European Parliament or the Council have expressed their opposition to such prolongation no later than three months before the closure of a given period.
Amendment 33 #
2011/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Standards are important tools for undertakings and especially small and medium-sized enterprises (hereinafter 'SME') which, however, are not adequately involved in the standardisation system so that the risk exists that standards do not take into account the needs and concerns of SME. Consequently, it is essential to improve their representation and participation in the standardisation process, particularly in the technical committees. Standardisation rules should encourage SMEs to contribute actively, with innovative technological solutions, to the standardisation process.
Amendment 39 #
2011/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The viability of the cooperation between the Commission and the European standardisation system depends on careful planning of future requests for the development of standards. This planning could be improved, in particular through the input of interested parties, by introducing mechanisms for collecting opinions and facilitating the exchange of information among all interested parties. Since Directive 98/34/EC already provides for the possibility to request the European standardisation bodies to elaborate European standards, it is appropriate to put in place a better and more transparent planning in an annual work programme which should contain an overview of all requests for standards which the Commission intends to submit to European standardisation bodies.
Amendment 40 #
2011/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) In view of the very broad field of involvement of European standardisation in support of Union policies and legislation and the different types of standardisation activity, it is necessary to provide for different financing arrangements. This mainly concerns grants without calls for proposals to the European and national standardisation bodies in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 110(1) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities and Article 168(1)(d) of Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002 of 23 December 2002 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities. Furthermore, the same provisions should apply to those bodies which, whilst not recognised as European standardisation bodies in this Regulation, have been mandated in a basic act and have been entrusted with carrying out preliminary work in support of European standardisation in cooperation with the European standardisation bodies. . In the ITC field, the activities entrusted to such bodies could include, similarly, development of the standards required for implementing EU policies.
Amendment 52 #
2011/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – title
Article 5 – title
Stakeholder Pparticipation in European standardisation and facilitation of access to standards
Amendment 57 #
2011/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Standards should be conceived and adapted so as to take account of SMEs’ characteristics and the SME environment, especially in the case of small craft businesses and microbusinesses, thus enabling them to have improved and less expensive access to standards
Amendment 59 #
2011/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. In order to ensure user access to the European standards established in support of EU legislation and policies, it is necessary to envisage differential systems for establishing prices and the introduction of special fees and discounted standards packages, especially for SMEs, microbusinesses and craft businesses.
Amendment 65 #
2011/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission may request one or several European standardisation bodies to draft a European standard or European standardisation deliverable within a set deadline. They shall be market-driven, take into account the public interest and based on consensus. Requests for drafting standards shall be based on consultations with all the main interested parties.
Amendment 69 #
2011/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall inform the relevant European standardisation body, within threone months following the receipt of the acceptance referred to in paragraph 2, about the award of a grant for drafting a European standard or European standardisation deliverable.
Amendment 74 #
2011/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. When evaluating conformity of technical specifications with the requirements laid down in Annex II, the Commission shall take due account of a wide range of opinions, including those of the national and European standardisation bodies.
Amendment 78 #
2011/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) the translation, where required, of European standards or European standardisation deliverables used in support of Union policies and legislation into the official Union languages other than the working languages of the European standardisation bodies or, in duly justified cases into languages other than the official Union languages,
Amendment 85 #
2011/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Article 16 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from 1 January 2013five years from 1 January 2013. The Commission shall submit a report on the powers delegated no later than six months before the closure of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be renewed automatically for identical periods unless it is revoked by the European Parliament or the Council.
Amendment 86 #
2011/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3
Article 17 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of powers referred to in Article 16 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. The institution which initiated the internal decision-making procedure with regard to revoking the delegation of powers shall make every effort to inform the Commission, within a reasonable time-frame prior to adoption of a final decision, indicating the delegated powers liable to be revoked and the potential grounds for revocation. A decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the powers specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the Decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of the delegated acts already in force.
Amendment 90 #
2011/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3
Article 19 – paragraph 3
3. By 31 December 2015 and every fivthree years thereafter, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of this Regulation. This report shall contain an evaluation of the relevance of the standardisation activities receiving Union financing in the light of the requirements of policies and legislation of the Union.
Amendment 17 #
2011/0093(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Patent proprietors should pay one common annual renewal fee for European patents with unitary effect. Renewal fees should be progressive throughout the term of the patent protection and, together with the fees to be paid to the European Patent Organisation during the pre-grant stage, should cover all costs associated with the grant of the European patent and the administration of the unitary patent protection. The level of the renewal fees should be fixed with the aim of facilitating innovation and fostering the competitiveness of European businesses and should take into account the status and financing capacities of SMEs. It should also reflect the size of the market covered by the patent and be similar to the level of the national renewal fees for an average European patent taking effect in the participating Member States at the time where the level of the renewal fees is first fixed by the Commission.
Amendment 46 #
2011/0093(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) such as to take into account the status and financing capacities of SMEs.
Amendment 58 #
2011/0093(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. Not later than six years from the date on which the first European patent with unitary effect takes effect in the territories of the participating Member States, the Commission shall present to the Council and the European Parliament a report on the operation of this Regulation and, where necessary, make appropriate proposals for amending it. Subsequent reports on the operation of this Regulation shall be presented by the Commission every six years.
Amendment 19 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 1 – point 4 – point b
Amendment 61 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Annex
Annex
Directive 2003/96/EC
Annex I – Table A – Column 5
Annex I – Table A – Column 5
Amendment 112 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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 #
2011/0092(CNS)
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
Amendment 23 #
2011/0046(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The Council Conclusions on the need for skills in the nuclear field, adopted at its meeting held on 1 and 2 December 2008, recognise that it is essential to maintain within the Community a high level of training, and proper working conditions, in the nuclear field.
Amendment 44 #
2011/0046(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Special attention shall be paid to the development of contractual arrangements that reduce the risk of failure to perform as well as the reallocation of risks and costs over time.
Amendment 45 #
2011/0046(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Special attention shall be paid to initiatives ancillary to core nuclear research, in particular as regards investment in human capital and adequate working conditions and actions aimed at addressing the risk of skills shortages in the coming years.
Amendment 8 #
2011/0045(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Increased attention and budget spending are needed for initiatives ancillary to core nuclear research, in particular as regards investment in human capital and actions aimed at addressing the risk of skills shortages in the coming years (e.g. grants to researchers in the nuclear field) and the consequent loss of leadership for the Union.
Amendment 9 #
2011/0045(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Special attention should be paid to the development of contractual arrangements that reduce the risk of failure to perform as well as the reallocation of risks and costs over time.
Amendment 14 #
2011/0045(NLE)
Appropriate measures shall be taken to ensure a reasonable gender balance when appointing groups of independent experts to ensure a reasonable gender balance and a balance between Member States undertaking research and training in the nuclear field and associated states.
Amendment 6 #
2011/0044(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Increased attention and budget spending are needed for initiatives ancillary to core nuclear research, in particular as regards investment in human capital and actions aimed at addressing the risk of skills shortages in the coming years (e.g. grants to researchers in the nuclear field) and the consequent loss of leadership for the Union;
Amendment 9 #
2011/0044(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Appropriate measures - proportionate to the European Union's financial interests - should be taken to monitor both the effectiveness of the financial support granted and the effectiveness of the utilisation of these funds in order to prevent irregularities and fraud. Special attention should be paid to the development of contractual arrangements that reduce the risk of failure to perform as well as the reallocation of risks and costs over time. The necessary steps should be taken to recover funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used in accordance with Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002, Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002, Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities' financial interests , Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities and Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) .
Amendment 14 #
2011/0044(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Amendment 14 #
2011/0043(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Appropriate measures – proportionate to the Union's financial interests – should be taken to monitor both the effectiveness of the financial support granted and the effectiveness of the utilisation of these funds in order to prevent irregularities and fraud. Special attention should be paid to the development of contractual arrangements that reduce the risk of failure to perform as well as the reallocation of risks and costs over time. The necessary steps should also be taken to recover funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used, in accordance with Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002, Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002, Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities' financial interests7 , Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities8 and Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF)9 .
Amendment 20 #
2011/0043(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(2a) The membership of the committees on the fission and fusion aspects shall in each case be such as to ensure a reasonable balance between men and women and between Member States undertaking research and training activities in the nuclear field and associated states;
Amendment 50 #
2011/0023(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
Amendment 52 #
2011/0023(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28 a (new)
Recital 28 a (new)
(28 a) The analysis of PNR data should serve exclusively for the prevention and detection of terrorist offences, the conduct of investigations and the resultant legal proceedings. The definition of terrorist offences should be more specific and should be limited to the cases referred to in Article 1 of Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA.
Amendment 53 #
2011/0023(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28 b (new)
Recital 28 b (new)
(28 b) The transmission of PNR data should be limited to cases where it is indispensable for the prevention and detection of specific terrorist offences, the conduct of investigations and the resultant legal proceedings, and, where third countries are involved, only if equivalent data protection guarantees are in place;
Amendment 58 #
2011/0023(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive provides for the transfer by air carriers of Passenger Name Record data of passengers of international flights to and from the Member States and between Member States, as well as the processing of that data, including its collection, use and retention by the Member States and its exchange between them.
Amendment 73 #
2011/0023(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) ‘Passenger Name Record’ or 'PNR data' means a record of each passenger’s travel requirements, collected in the normal way, which contains information necessary to enable reservations to be processed and controlled by the booking and participating air carriers for each journey booked by or on behalf of any person, whether it is contained in reservation systems, Departure Control Systems (DCS) or equivalent systems providing the same functionalities;
Amendment 87 #
2011/0023(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. The storage, treatment and analysis of PNR data relating to passengers on international flights shall be carried out exclusively within the territory of the EU. The legislation applicable to these procedures shall therefore be the EU legislation on personal data protection;
Amendment 140 #
2011/0023(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
A Member State may transfer PNR data and the results of the processing of PNR data to a third country, only on a case-by- case basis and subject to the conditions of an international agreement between the EU and that third country, and if:
Amendment 147 #
2011/0023(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
(2) Upon expiry of the period of 30 days after the transfer of the PNR data to the Passenger Information Unit referred to in paragraph 1, the data shall be retained at the Passenger Information Unit for a further period of fivebetween six months and two years. During this period, all data elements which could serve to identify the passenger to whom PNR data relate shall be masked out. Such anonymised PNR data shall be accessible only to a limited number of personnel of the Passenger Information Unit specifically authorised to carry out analysis of PNR data and develop assessment criteria according to Article 4(2)(d). Access to the full PNR data shall be permitted only by the Head of the Passenger Information Unit for the purposes of Article 4(2)(c) and where it could be reasonably believed that it is necessary to carry out an investigation and in response to a specific and actual threat or risk or a specific investigation or prosecution.
Amendment 153 #
2011/0023(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. The results of matching referred to in Article 4(2)(a) and (b) shall be kept by the Passenger Information Unit only as long as necessary to inform the competent authorities of a positive match, and at all events for no longer than 15 days. Where the result of an automated matching operation has, further to individual review by non- automated means, proven to be negative, it shall, however, be stored so as to avoid future ‘false’ positive matches for a maximum period of three years unless the underlying data shave not yet been deleted in accordance with paragraph 3 at the expiry of the five years, in which case the log shall be kept until the underlying data are deletedll be corrected or shall be deleted from the applicable database.
Amendment 173 #
2011/0023(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Amendment 41 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that 100 % broadband access and adoption will be an utterly wasted effort if the priorities do not also include a robust strategy for ensuring cyber security and online safety and developing digital content and specific information society services (e.g. e-government, e-learning, e- health);
Amendment 65 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Considers that investment in new, open and competitive networks must be underpinned by measures taken by local, regional and national authorities so as to reduce costs and calls for public (national and EU) funds to be earmarked for the development of broadband communications infrastructures in isolated, sparsely populated or outlying areas which are insufficiently attractive to providers in cost-benefit terms;
Amendment 91 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Considers it essential for teaching and research institutes to have access to broadband infrastructure to ensure the free movement of knowledge for the purpose of preparing the younger generations and making the EU competitive; calls on the Commission and Member States to develop European and national programmes to facilitate and provide funding for access to broadband infrastructure for all teaching and research institutions by 2013;
Amendment 103 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Regrets that the €1 billion in funding announced in 2008 in the Commission communication regarding the plan for European economic recovery referring to 100% broadband coverage by the end of 2010 has not been allocated and that this objective has therefore not been achieved;
Amendment 104 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Welcomes the announced target of ensuring 100% broadband coverage by 2013 and calls on the Commission and Member States to allocate the necessary amounts to achieve this target when the current multiannual financial framework is reviewed;
Amendment 131 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Notes that, to maximise broadband availability and adoption, EU policy must encourage the deployment of efficient and affordable networks, applications, services and content;
Amendment 145 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls for the establishment of a high- level EU task force with relevant stakeholders to develop a future ICT infrastructure strategy and specific information society services;
Amendment 160 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure the development of e-government services in accordance with the list of 20 basic public services endorsed by the Member States in 2001;
Amendment 161 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 b (new)
Paragraph 34 b (new)
34b. Calls on the Commission, Member States and European manufacturing sector, with a view to extending the information society to persons with disabilities, to develop means of ensuring access to broadband infrastructure and specific information society services for persons with disabilities;
Amendment 166 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Calls on Member States to follow the example set by the Commission in its e Government action plan: use e- Procurement, adopt an open data strategy, promote electronic identity and ensure pan-European and worldwide signature interoperability;
Amendment 168 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Calls on the Commission to speed up public procurement operations using online resources and electronic invoicing (e-invoice initiative);
Amendment 169 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Supports initiatives such as e-health and a pan-European health information infrastructure to enable patient-centred services supporting patients in taking responsibility for their own health; states that in view of the ageing EU population, such services should be accessible anywhere, anytime, including over mobile devices and should above all be affordable;
Amendment 7 #
2010/2301(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Draws attention to the temptation for European enterprises to relocate their operations to China in order to cut their costs and increase their profits, to the detriment of the EU workforce and with disregard for emissions reduction targets and for EU social and employment standards; calls for an EU-China trade policy to be developed that enables cooperation and the economic and social development of both parties;
Amendment 10 #
2010/2301(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stresses that the majority of direct foreign investment from the EU in Chinese industry is due in large part to low labour force costs, while most of the European companies that invest in China use that country as a low labour cost production platform to export goods to third country markets, especially in Asia, and back to Europe; this partly explains the EU’s trade deficit with China, with many of the products imported into the EU from China being produced by European firms or by direct subcontractors of those firms;
Amendment 15 #
2010/2301(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Takes the view that the challenges presented by China are those of implementing an ambitious EU industrial policy based on stringent standards, strengthening anti-dumping measures, adopting a more balanced approach to public procurement, pursuing research and innovation, respecting intellectual property rules and promoting the green economy; points out that such an industrial policy will be effective only if it is developed at the EU level, and that it will be impossible to generate a coherent EU approach to China on the basis of separate national approaches;
Amendment 18 #
2010/2301(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that the weak protection of intellectual property rights limits the involvement of European companies both in direct foreign investment and joint ventures, and in the transfer of high technology and technology modernisation; calls on the Commission to promote, in the context of EU-China relations, the protection of intellectual property rights and improved conditions for direct investment and joint ventures, so that European hi-tech firms are able to invest in China;
Amendment 38 #
2010/2301(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that China is the world leader in the installation of wind farms, that Chinese and Indian manufacturers of wind turbines are in the top ten such manufacturers, and that China currently produces a large proportion of the world’s photovoltaic panels; calls on the Commission and Member States to take measures to promote the development and eco-efficient production, in the EU, of those technologies and of the new, innovative technologies needed to achieve ambitious targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions;
Amendment 6 #
2010/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that the internal market in the services sector has not yet been established; urges the Commission, in order to eliminate existing technical, administrative and legislative barriers, to expedite a review of the Directive on Electronic Signatures and create the necessary framework for the mutual recognition of electronic identification and authentication in the European Union;
Amendment 9 #
2010/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the importance of the internal market in the field of public procurement and calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure that, by 2015, at least 50% of public procurement can be carried out electronically, in accordance with the undertaking given by the Commission and Member States at the 2005 e-Government Ministerial Conference in Manchester;
Amendment 22 #
2010/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Takes an extremely serious view of the fact that, at European Union level, 12% of VAT remains uncollected and, with a view to eliminating existing shortcomings in the system, calls on the Commission to expedite the implementation of the 'e- invoice’ initiative;
Amendment 24 #
2010/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Reaffirms that the right to practise a profession in another Member State is one of the fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the Treaty and a necessary condition for a highly competitive social market economy, and calls on the Commission and Member States to lift all existing barriers to the free movement of workers;
Amendment 1 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to Article 179(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), according to which '(1) the Union shall have the objective of strengthening its scientific and technological bases by achieving a European research area in which researchers, scientific knowledge and technology circulate freely, and encourage it to become more competitive, including in its industry, while promoting all the research activities deemed necessary by virtue of other Chapters of the Treaties',
Amendment 2 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 b (new)
Citation 1 b (new)
– whereas, under Article 179(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), the Union shall 'encourage undertakings, including small and medium-sized undertakings, research centres and universities in their research and technological development activities of high quality; it shall support their efforts to cooperate with one another, aiming, notably, at permitting researchers to cooperate freely across borders and at enabling undertakings to exploit the internal market potential to the full, in particular through the opening-up of national public contracts, the definition of common standards and the removal of legal and fiscal obstacles to that cooperation,'
Amendment 12 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A – point 2
Recital A – point 2
the transition to sustainable • the transition to sustainable management of resources: climate management of resources: change, renewable energy, water renewable energy, water scarcity, scarcity, floods and efforts to floods and efforts to secure and secure and substitute critical raw substitute critical raw materials; materials;
Amendment 14 #
Amendment 38 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas a mere 30% of European researchers are women and only 13% of heads of European research institutes are women,
Amendment 40 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas earmarking 3% of the EU's GDP for research and development up to 2020 could create 3.7 million jobs and annual GDP could grow by some €800 million up to 2025,
Amendment 41 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas the number of researchers as a share of the population is well below that of the US, Japan and other countries,
Amendment 85 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point 2
Paragraph 6 – point 2
• well-coordinated cooperation and support at EU, Member State and, regional and local level;
Amendment 90 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point 3 a (new)
Paragraph 6 – point 3 a (new)
• the promotion of creativity and of a spirit of innovation among citizens;
Amendment 115 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls upon the Commission and Member States to step up their implementation of high-speed internet, particularly in rural and isolated areas, as a platform for spreading knowledge and exploiting untapped creative potential in those areas;
Amendment 142 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the EU, national and, regional and local authorities to stimulate social innovation and to provide public funds in support of it; stresses that social innovation should be included in funding and support programmes such as the European Social Fund, the Framework Programmes (FPs) and the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP);
Amendment 156 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Stresses the importance of the Erasmus programme for young entrepreneurs and calls on the Commission and the Member States to maintain this programme also in the future financial perspective;
Amendment 168 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to introduce a better method of financing innovation, by creating synergies and merging Research & Development & Innovation (R&D&I) support programmes where possible, for example the FPs, Joint Technology Initiatives, the CIP, Joint Programmes, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology and the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan, and to direct structural funding and parts of the Common Agricultural Policy funds and Emission Trading Scheme auction revenues to innovation; joins the Council in calling for a new balance between trust and control, and between risk-taking and risk avoidance;
Amendment 177 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Draws attention to the fact that those participating in the innovation process have to deal with different procedures and eligibility criteria both in the various European programmes and between the latter and national programmes; this results in red tape, high costs and a waste of time and opportunities; calls for a joint commitment on the part of the Commission and the Member States to implement a simplification and convergence process in respect of the selection procedures and eligibility criteria used in the European Research and Innovation area;
Amendment 191 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Stresses the importance of doctoral programmes for European innovation and proposes developing a European framework for doctoral programmes which encourages lifelong learning and involves businesses in supporting, promoting and using the results of research; calls on the Member States to eliminate any legislative or administrative obstacles which might limit the access of interested parties to doctoral programmes;
Amendment 221 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to re-evaluate the whole ecosystem of innovation with a view to removing unnecessary barriers, for example to access to loans for universities;
Amendment 227 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to begin revising the Operational Programmes in the first half of 2011, so that the Member States, under the current financial perspective, increase the efficient absorption of the Structural Funds for competitiveness and innovation;
Amendment 242 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Stresses that a strong and balanced intellectual property rights (IPR) system is one of the key framework conditions for innovation; calls on the Commission to develop a comprehensive intellectual property strategy, – and, where appropriate, to submit legislative proposals – which balances inventors’ rights with promoting wide use of and access to knowledge and inventions;
Amendment 266 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Urges the Member States to direct their public procurement towards innovative and eco-efficient products, processes and services; calls, therefore, on the Commission, in its legislative proposals, to facilitate innovation enabling public procurement, including a review of pre- commercial procurement opportunities, and calls on the Member States to increase their greeco-efficient public procurement;
Amendment 66 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Emphasises the importance of developing and improving road user training programmes, gearing these in particular to children and the young;
Amendment 108 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the Commission to adopt as swiftly as possible the Intelligent Transport System (ITS) specifications for priority actions relating to road safety and security set out in Article 3, letters (b) to (f) of Directive 2010/40/EU on Intelligent Transport Systems;
Amendment 139 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 7 a (new)
Subheading 7 a (new)
In view of the link between the large number of road accidents and transport infrastructure quality, calls on the Member States to ensure the development of road transport infrastructure and respect for traffic signing rules, and in particular those relating to road works;
Amendment 143 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Wholeheartedly supports the Commission’s proposal to make EU funding available as a matter of principle only to infrastructure projects which comply with EU directives on road safety and tunnel safety;
Amendment 4 #
2010/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Taking into consideration the challenge of climate change and the growing energy consumption in both regions, calls on the Commission to address energy efficiency as one of the main areas of the development and to enhance cooperation on energy efficiency issues particularly on the following objectives: target setting for energy savings, energy performance of buildings, the promotion of cogeneration based on a useful heat demand in the internal energy market , eco-design , energy end-use efficiency and energy services;
Amendment 3 #
2010/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the flagship initiatives highlighted in the EU 2020 Strategy; calls for a broad political concept for a competitive, social and sustainable future for the EU and stresses the need to achieve the EU’s social, economic and territorial cohesion; underlines that the EU flagship initiatives described in the EU 2020 Strategy require solid, credible and sustainable EU financial support if the EU's key 2020 objectives are to be met;
Amendment 14 #
2010/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that the new multiannual financial framework should reflect the EU's political priorities as outlined in the EU 2020 Strategy; emphasises that the Union needs a long-term vision for an efficient and sustainable energy policy to 2050; notes that substantial investments in the European energy infrastructure are needed, in order not to jeopardise achieving the EU 2020 targets; welcomes the plans for an increase in the EU budget share for energy with a view to contributing to the funding of key European priority energy infrastructure projects with the aim of bridging the investment gap of about EUR 60 billion identified by the European Commission, as well as for European funding for research on new and renewable energy technologies; takes the view that energy efficiency and energy savings should remain key priorities in any future energy strategy, reducing the need for new additional energy infrastructures and they should be well reflected and supported by the EU’s future financial perspective;
Amendment 16 #
2010/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to consider developing an integrated EU policy for inland waterways – bearing in mind the benefits of transport by ship on Europe’s integrated river and canal network, and the fact that the EU has over 37 000 of waterways linking hundreds of cities and industrial regions and that 20 of the 27 Member States have inland waterways – and for suitable support to be granted for this from the EU and Member State budgets;
Amendment 17 #
2010/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Emphasises the need – in view of the potential of eco-efficient transport for generating new jobs – to support, through EU policies and financial instruments, the development of the requisite infrastructure for electric vehicles and their integration into a Europe-wide intelligent energy network which would also be able to use energy generated locally from renewable energy sources;
Amendment 23 #
2010/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the fact that the EU 2020 Strategy highlights the importance of industrial policy for sustainable growth and, social end economic welfare as well as for employment in Europe; calls for a comprehensive vision for European industry in the year 2020, with a view to ensuring that a diversified and competitive industrial base is maintained and further developed and that jobs are created as a result; strongly supports the continuation of guarantee instruments in the framework of the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) and calls for an extension and considerable expansion of the CIP; asks the Commission for the next generation of programmes to put a stronger emphasis on mezzanine financial instruments and to support them with risk- sharing funds and facilities;
Amendment 35 #
2010/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that the competitiveness of EU is very much dependent on the innovation capacity, on the research and development facilities and on the linkage between innovation and manufacturing process;
Amendment 39 #
2010/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to consider increasing dramatically GNSS application research funding in order to give European industry, SMEs and all the stakeholders a chance to increase their level of uptake in the GNSS global market and to ensure EU's independence in a sector on which more than 6% of the whole EU GDP relies;
Amendment 40 #
2010/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses the need to maintain, stimulate and secure the financing of research, innovation and development in the EU via appropriate programme management and funding amounting at least to the percentage of the total EU budget that FP7 will have when it ends; calls for a significant increase in research expenditure from 2013, with an EU target of 1% of GDP for public funding which will leverage the private sector to increase its participation to research funding to 2% of GDP; calls for increased international cooperation on R&D;
Amendment 40 #
2010/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Urges the European Commission, the European Council and the Member States of the European Union to take action and, in addition to the national efforts of the Member States, EU's GNSS applications and user segment R&D funding to be raised to at least 100MEUR per year. Further, the level of EU's R&D funding through FP8 should be significantly increased in order to provide the European GNSS downstream industry with the means to be and to remain competitive;
Amendment 3 #
2010/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas transport applications account for 20% of all GNSS applications by volume and 44% by value and whereas safety operations – mostly related to transport – account for a further 5%,
Amendment 4 #
2010/2208(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines that GNSS represents part of the core of EU2020 strategy in terms of innovation, assisting in the delivery of a greener and a more connected economy and growth, as well as in climate change and sustainable mobility;
Amendment 5 #
2010/2208(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Mentions that GNSSs - like the internet - are more a service enabler than just a standalone service. It acts as a catalyst for economic activities, leading to the creation of added value and jobs in a wide range of connected sectors (upstream and downstream markets) and at macroeconomic level through socio- economic benefits for society as a whole;
Amendment 5 #
2010/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas Europe'’s EGNOS system is designed to meet its transport and other needs and is compatible with and supplements GPS and the significantly more accurate Galileo system,
Amendment 6 #
2010/2208(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Points out that the size of the GNSS downstream market in the EU is estimated at EUR 17 billion in 2010, taking into account revenues from companies directly involved in satellite navigation i.e., receiver manufacturers, navigation software developers, etc.;
Amendment 7 #
2010/2208(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Underlines that an average of 15 million EURO per year for research and development of applications and GNSS services is insufficient and calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure a significant increase of this amount, in order to provide the necessary resources for the GNSS development;
Amendment 10 #
2010/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the development of GNSS applications and services is essential to ensure that the infrastructure investment which GALILEO represents is fully exploited and that the GALILEO system is developed to its full capacity,
Amendment 37 #
2010/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that € 100 m likely to be underspent in payment appropriations for research within the Seventh Framework Programme be made available for the development of GNSS applications;
Amendment 1 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
– having regard to the EU Strategy for the Danube Region and the accompanying action plan and the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region and the accompanying action plan, of which tourism is an important component;
Amendment 34 #
2010/2206(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 37 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that tourism should be regarded as part and parcel of the EU’s industrial policy and innovation policy, and asserts once more that reinvigorating tourism provides an important stimulus for employment in the various Member States;
Amendment 57 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the importance of concluding international air transport agreements with a view to collaborating with non-EU countries, including through partnerships, and in particular with the BRIC countries, which represent a market of several million potential new tourists;
Amendment 60 #
2010/2206(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission, bearing in mind the importance of respecting tourists' rights and the fact that a third of the complaints submitted to SOLVIT concern breaches of passenger rights, to speed up the amendment/adoption of the Package Travel Directive (Directive 90/314/EEC);
Amendment 61 #
2010/2206(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to make efficient use of the European funds allocated to tourism in order both to guarantee the creation of new jobs and to boost the competitiveness of SMEs in the tourism sector;
Amendment 62 #
2010/2206(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Amendment 109 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Asks the Commission to promote a specific initiative to harmonise gradually the accommodation classification systems through the identification of common minimum criteria, bearing in mind the positive results of earlier experiments by industry associations and working in close collaboration with standardisation bodies; calls on the Commission to promote the development of a unified global system of hotel classification;
Amendment 161 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Welcomes the Commission’s readiness to diversify the types of tourism available; stresses, in particular, the importance of the collaboration already underway with the Council to promote cultural, historical, religious, social and environmental tourism by means of themed routes which not only exploit our continent’s historical and cultural roots, but also contribute to the development of an alternative style of tourism, one that is sustainable and accessible to all; considers that the use of sustainable means of transport, including cycling, should be encouraged in connection with several routes;
Amendment 205 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support, under an integrated maritime policy, the development of port infrastructure, and ensure interconnections with other modes of transport, with these being essential factors in the development of coastal tourism and in particular cruise ship tourism which, despite the recent crisis, is a growth sector, and in sports tourism;
Amendment 234 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. considers that the section of the ‘visiteurope’ website relating to national holiday systems should be improved, as this would help both tourists and tourism companies to plan for holiday periods, and result in better take-up of tourist facilities and a better distribution of employment Europe-wide;
Amendment 235 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Stresses the importance, under a new EU strategy on disability, of takensuring access for the disabled into account, and not just in regard to transport but also in regard to accommodation, catering and tourist services in general;
Amendment 241 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40a. Supports the development of vocational training programmes in the field of tourism and the mutual recognition of qualifications between Member States, owing to the seasonal nature of employment in the tourism sector and the need for qualified staff, with a view to ensuring quality services;
Amendment 242 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 b (new)
Paragraph 40 b (new)
40b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure decent working conditions and respect for employee rights in the tourism sector;
Amendment 249 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Asks that a specific tourism programme targeting SMEs in particular be established in the 2014-2020 financial perspectives, encouraging partnerships between firms on pan-European tourism projects, and at the same time encourages SMEs to invest in that sector;
Amendment 6 #
2010/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the importance of an efficient, affordable and sustainable transport network in achieving lasting urban regeneration; and stresses the need to have a European approach and to integrate the electric vehicles into a smart pan-European grid able to use the energy produced locally from renewables energy sources;
Amendment 25 #
2010/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the importance of public transport for deprived neighbourhoods and calls on the Commission and Member States to promote the exchange of best practice in this area and to find the best financial solutions in order to stimulate and help the local authorities in renewing the public fleet with greener, cleaner and safer vehicles;
Amendment 43 #
2010/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Regards the economic crisis as an opportunity to focus transport policy on innovative and ecological transport modes as well as intelligent transport systems; underlines that the application of ITS will make a significant contribution to improve the energy efficiency, safety and security of transport sector, and calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure coordinated and effective deployment of ITS within the Union as a whole, and particularly in the urban areas;
Amendment 46 #
2010/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls on the Commission, and the Member States to invest in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) which provide innovative services related to different modes of transport and traffic management, more coordinated and ‘smarter’ transport networks;
Amendment 6 #
2010/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Emphasises the need for a strategic approach under which cultural resources become the basis of a creative economy and a cohesive society, and which consolidates the link between education, vocational training and CCIs, and maximises the potential of SMEs in the cultural and creative sector;
Amendment 14 #
2010/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasises the importance, for the creation of conditions of equal access to new platforms and equipment, of interoperability and standards, and calls on the Commission to promote interoperability between platforms, to develop standards which help create a marketplace propitious to innovation and to avoid systems that might limit access to diversified content; Which Or. ro
Amendment 26 #
2010/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission to review Directive 2001/29/EC in order to achieve greater precision with a view to ensuring the harmonisation at Community level of the legal framework for copyright protection in the information society;
Amendment 34 #
2010/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Emphasises the role that CCIs can play in regional and local development and calls on the Commission and Member States to devise policies and flanking instruments at every level based on a strategic approach that combines infrastructure investment with investment in human capital;
Amendment 42 #
2010/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Suggests that an action programme devoted to cross-border cultural promotion and cooperation be established as part of the European Year of Volunteering.
Amendment 24 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
Recital S
S. whereas training for security staff is a crucial element that is necessary in order to guarantee a high level of aviation security, which must be compatible with a way of treating passengers that preserves their dignity as individuals and protects their personal data,
Amendment 46 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission, only after carrying out an impact survey to show that the devices do not constitute a risk to passenger health, personal data, the individual dignity and privacy of passengers or effectiveness, to propose adding security scanners to the list of authorised screening methods, together with appropriate rules for their use, as set out in this resolution;
Amendment 55 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that the use of security scanners must be based on common rules, procedures and standards that not only lay down detection performance but also impose the necessary safeguards to protect the health and fundamental rights of passengers and workers;
Amendment 63 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Proposes, mbefore specificallyadding security scanners to the list of authorised security checks, that the Commission should revise the rules on the use of security scanners to ensure that the provisions on the protection of health and fundamental rights are adapted to technological progress;
Amendment 72 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Takes the view that, even though 100% aviation security cannot be guaranteed, the detection performance of security scanners is higher than that offered by current metal detectors, particularly with regard to non- metallic objects and liquids, whilst frisking (full hand-search) causes more irritation and is more likely to be rejected than a scanner;
Amendment 78 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Takes the view that the use of security scanners does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve the objective of a high level of security, provided that the appropriate safeguards are guaranteed and taking into account that less demanding methods would not provide a similar degree of protectionsafety;
Amendment 103 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Takes the view that exposure to doses of ionising radiation above the recommended annual limits cannot be acceptable; believes, therefore, that X-ray transmission imaging should not be used in systematic security screening;
Amendment 125 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Believes that such protection can be betteronly be achieved whenif a standard figure is used, and that the use of body images should be not be permitted only with the appropriate guarantees and on an exceptional basis;
Amendment 135 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses that images should not be stored for longer than is necessary to ensure aviation security, that they should be destroyed automatically and irreversibly once they are no longer necessary for the intended purposes, and that they should not be used for purposes other than to detect prohibited objects;
Amendment 143 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Takes the view that the operating rules must ensure that passengers are given comprehensive and accurate information, are offered alternative security checks and give their explicit agreement and that people are not selected to pass through a security scanner on the basis of discriminatory criteria;
Amendment 160 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls on the Commission to proposand Member States to ensure that special training that takes into account the impact on personal dignity, health and the protection of personal data be provided for security staff responsible for using security scanners;
Amendment 29 #
2010/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to develop a favourable environment stimulating the start-up and growth of enterprises and the exchange of young entrepreneurs, and to create the conditions for the internationalisation of European SMEs as well as for strengthening their competitiveness and development to protect their position against unfair competition;
Amendment 36 #
2010/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises the importance of raw materials availability for theand the responsible use thereof for eco-efficient industrial development and greater competitiveness of European industry; calls, therefore, on the Commission to present an ambitious and comprehensive raw materials strategy for Europe with concrete measures for improving access to raw materials on both internal and external markets;
Amendment 39 #
2010/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the importance of research into alternative energy sources, in particular renewables, energy efficiency and energy savings, which are essential in order to be able to meet the challenges of climate change and contribute to global efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions;
Amendment 45 #
2010/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Urges the Commission to expedite the conclusion of agreements between the EU on the one hand and Mercosur, India, Russia and China on the other, including specific provisions designed to stimulate trade, given the economic potential, the potential for development and innovation, and the raw materials available in India, Russia, China and the Mercosur region.
Amendment 4 #
2010/2139(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that cohesion policy is a fundamental instrument with which to attain the 20-20-20 goal by 2020 and establish a coherent strategy for a European economy with, in the long and medium term, maximum energy efficiency and low CO2 emissions; is aware that investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, development of the broadband network and the use of ICT in the public sector and enterprise sector is not moving ahead as expected;
Amendment 6 #
2010/2139(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Deplores the tendency to procrastinate in the launching of the cross-border projects and railway projects in general, which risks the TEN-T network to remain a badly connected agglomeration of 27 national networks, and stresses the importance of developing links between priority TEN-T projects and of intermodality;
Amendment 8 #
2010/2139(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the importance of transport in general – and rail transport in particular – in ensuring territorial, economic and social cohesion and promoting eco- efficient transport and calls on the Commission and Member States to encourage the development of high-speed rail infrastructures connecting all Member State capitals;
Amendment 17 #
2010/2139(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that the application of information and communications technology to the road transport sector and its interfaces to other transport modes will make a significant contribution to improving energy efficiency, as well as road transport safety and security, and calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure that intelligent transport systems are implemented in a coordinated and efficient manner throughout the EU and accorded adequate funding;
Amendment 19 #
2010/2139(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. In the light of the review of cohesion policy and the EU financial perspective, asks the Commission to ensure that energy saving is automatically included as a condition when granting structural and cohesion funds and to earmark an increased proportion of funds tofor energy efficiency projects, and especially for those concerning the energy efficiency of buildings, and decentralised renewable energy projects;
Amendment 19 #
2010/2139(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to use the opportunity offered by the mid-term review of the 2007-2013 financial perspective, which enables Member States to reassess their operational programmes, to consider giving greater importance to priority trans-European transport projects;
Amendment 21 #
2010/2139(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to take the opportunity of the mid-term review of the financial perspective 2007-2013 and of cohesion policy to ensure increased absorption of European funding in the period 2011-2013;
Amendment 23 #
2010/2139(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take into account the priorities established in the EU 2020 Strategy, and to show flexibility in the process of reviewing the operational programmes and reallocating funding between programmes, in order to achieve the objectives established in that strategy;
Amendment 32 #
2010/2139(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the important role of ICTs in encouraging efficient energy use and the social, economic and territorial cohesion of the EU, considers the percentage of 3.7% of overall EU 27 expenditure relating to cohesion policy to be unsatisfactory and calls on the Commission and Member States to step up investment in ICT;
Amendment 2 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission and Member States to develop fairer competition in the transport domain while respecting other European Union policy objectives, such as properly functioning transport and mobility services, policy objectives in the areas of public services, safety and environmental protection, and EU 2020 targets on CO2 emissions reduction and oil dependency;
Amendment 5 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Having regard that the completion of the internal market for all transport modes is needed, calls on the Commission to publish a report with an overall view of all state aids offered for the public transport;
Amendment 7 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considering that the degree of competition on the electricity market is currently low and residential customers are captives and confronted with bargaining power and potentially unfair trading practices of operators, call Commission and Member States to take actions to prepare sets of standard contracts and to assess unfair contractual practices and propose any necessary Community measures;
Amendment 8 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the completion of the internal market in the transport sector will safeguard the high level of social conditions for transport workers in all transport modes, both public and private, and that all employment and social conditions including social security schemes presently in force at national level will be abided by and implemented by all operators in this sector;
Amendment 12 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stresses that the recent gas crisis has shown that access to gas infrastructure in Europe is a requirement for market integration and the development of competition plays a crucial role in assuring the security of gas supply. Calls on the Commission and Member States to increase security of supply by promoting investments in transport capacity and by increasing the number of suppliers on the market and decreasing the dependence on traditional suppliers;
Amendment 18 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. The competitiveness of EU is very much dependent on the innovation capacity, on the research and development facilities and on the linkage between innovation and manufacturing process;
Amendment 19 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Calls on the Commission and on the Member States to develop an ambitious, eco-efficient and green EU industrial Strategy in order to recreate the manufacturing capacity across the EU territory and to generate highly qualified and well paid jobs within EU;
Amendment 20 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. EU industrial strategy should identify strategic fields to invest in, and calls on the Commission and Member States to reflect these priorities into the future financial perspective and into the annual budgets and within the EU policies;
Amendment 21 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Welcomes the adoption of The Broadband Guidelines for the aid to basic broadband networks (ADSL, cable, mobile, wireless or satellite broadband services) and support to very high speed NGA networks (fibre-based or advanced upgraded cable networks at the current stage) and asks the Commission and Member States to disseminate and promote the best practices and increase competition;
Amendment 23 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Whereas Member States have to ensure the opening of the Market in the postal service area, calls on the Commission to ensure that the Member States will safeguard the high level of social conditions for postal workers in all sectors both public and private, and that all employment and social conditions including social security schemes presently in force at national level will be abided by and implemented by all operators in this sector;
Amendment 31 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Invites the Commission to deliver an overview of cases where low cost air carriers were/are unfairly advantaged vis-à- vis other carriers, through special conditions granted to them while using certain airports; calls on the Commission to establish a mechanism for the calculation and utilisation of fuel surcharges and of luggage carriage charges, as well as for other measures applied by low cost air operators, so that these are not instruments of unfair competition;
Amendment 33 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Commission to ensure the transparency regarding the allocation and effective use of slots, in order to guarantee that a real competition exists in the aviation sector;
Amendment 42 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Having regard to the Lisbon Treaty, the new consolidated competencies and the economic potential of tourism for the EU, calls on the Commission to facilitate pro-active co-operation among tourism enterprises, and to take the necessary measures in order to ensure the worldwide competitiveness of EU excellence destinations;
Amendment 45 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Calls on the Commission to examine the possibility in providing incentive programmes in order to help port, local and regional authorities to renew the port fleet and the port infrastructure taking into account the EU competition rules and the specificity of the sector.
Amendment 1 #
2010/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to develop methods and criteria on the basis of which an open-ended list of chemicals and biological agents and toxins of special security concern could be developed at the EU level (including for example the criteria on economic loss, environmental damage, toxicity, dissemination potential, etc.);
Amendment 4 #
2010/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for the adoption and the enforcement of European quality and security procedures and standards and for the development of a European system for the certification of CBRN security equipment and technologies;
Amendment 8 #
2010/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that the risks associated with trade of chemicals over the Internet needs further investigations and specific actions;
Amendment 11 #
2010/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to encourage the industry to substitute high-risk chemicals with lower risk alternates, wherever possible and economically practicable;
Amendment 17 #
2010/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses the importance of security research as a horizontal issue applicable to prevention, detection and response for the CBRN, in enhancing the EU’s ability to respond to security threats;
Amendment 30 #
2010/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Recognizes the need to improve emergency planning related to CBRN and underlines the need of active involvement of local authorities in public awareness as well as in incident response activities;
Amendment 6 #
2010/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas EU energy policy is required to achieve four complementary objectives: security of supply, solidarity, sustainability and competitiveness,
Amendment 10 #
2010/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas delays in implementing energy policies seeking to achieve decarbonisation and energy efficiency could result in a major energy crisis in the next ten years,
Amendment 15 #
2010/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas energy consumption is a reliable indicator of economic performance and, in particular, industrial output,
Amendment 57 #
2010/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Points out that the EU is a social market economy and calls on the Commission and Member States to combat energy poverty;
Amendment 99 #
2010/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Strongly underlines that any delay in the development of a modern EU-wide electricity grid jeopardises the EU's ambition to achieve the 20% renewables target byenergy security and achievement of EU energy strategy objectives for 2020 and the energy efficiency goals; therefore welcomes the central focus of the Energy Strategy on infrastructure to bring forward modern EU- wide integrated grids;
Amendment 216 #
2010/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Calls on the Commission, the European Council and the EU Council to make a 20% increase in energy efficiency by 2020 compulsory for all Member States;
Amendment 226 #
2010/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Urges Member States to draw up national action plans by 30 June 2011, incorporating proposals for the deployment of existing and new financial and fiscal instruments as an incentive for substantial energy performance improvements in buildings in cases where this would not otherwise be economically viable and to adopt measures to assist households facing the risk of energy poverty, special attention being paid to energy efficiency and renewable energies in rural areas;
Amendment 227 #
2010/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Amendment 275 #
2010/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to view increasing energy efficiency as a priority objective crucial to the sustainable development of the EU when conducting the mid-term review of the current financial perspective and establishing the future multiannual financial framework;
Amendment 320 #
2010/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that renewable energy generation projects that have been devised in the EU Member States are incorporated into the European energy grid; similarly, calls for promoting of the DESERTEC and Mediterranean Solar Plan initiatives by supporting decentralised solar power plants in the North African region and its connection to the grid;
Amendment 5 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- having regard to Directive 2009/28/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing Directives 2001/77/EC and 2003/30/EC,
Amendment 6 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 b (new)
Citation 8 b (new)
- having regard to Directive 2010/40/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2010 on the framework for the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems in the field of road transport and for interfaces with other modes of transport,
Amendment 7 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
- having regard to Article 170 paragraph 1 of the Treaty on the Functioning of European Union according to which the Union shall contribute to the establishment and development of trans- European networks in the areas of transport, telecommunications and energy infrastructures,
Amendment 9 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 b (new)
Citation 11 b (new)
- having regard to Article 34 paragraph 3 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights on combating social exclusion and poverty which states that the Union shall ensure a decent existence for all those who lack sufficient resources,
Amendment 14 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas although the TEN-E policy has been ongoing for about 15 years, only 10% of the gas interconnections between Member States have been finalized,
Amendment 40 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas ICT-applications and infrastructures can enable energy savings, increase energy efficiency and reduce GHG emissions in: electricity distribution grids, smart buildings, smart homes and smart metering, transport, industrial processes and organisational sustainability,
Amendment 43 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas buildings are responsible for about 40% of energy consumption and about 36% of greenhouse gas emissions in the EU9 and whereas construction represents a large part of the EU economy with about 12% of the EU GDP, and whereas energy efficiency solutions on building envelope and building automation and control systems can be implemented on both existing and new buildings leading to significant energy savings,
Amendment 44 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas expenditures on energy are a major determinant of living costs and Europeans express dissatisfaction with the affordability of energy, they feel that the situation has deteriorated over the past five years and a majority expect the situation to become worse or stay the same over the coming year,
Amendment 45 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
Gb. whereas homes are not prepared for climate change: there are homes not being comfortably cool in the summer in all countries and there are homes not being comfortable warm in the winter (above 15% in Italy, Latvia, Poland, Cyprus and 50% in Portugal) and in country like Cyprus and Italy houses are not prepared for having cold winter,
Amendment 51 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. underlines that energy is essential for every European household and calls on the Commission to take in consideration access of the citizens to the affordable modern energy services and to put in place measures to avoid energy poverty,
Amendment 59 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
Hb. whereas control on the European energy consumption is needed also to increase the use of energy from renewable sources, together with energy savings and energy efficiency,
Amendment 61 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H c (new)
Recital H c (new)
Hc. whereas the financial and economic crises decreased investment budgets and population’s income the Commission and the Member States need to take a new approach by investing in energy efficiency and low-carbon technologies and solutions in order to create jobs, businesses, skills and confidence in energy policy,
Amendment 108 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the need to enhance the energy performance of buildings in order to prepare these for hot summer, cold winter and to reduce the energy bills;
Amendment 175 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to assess the actual energy consumption and through benchmarking the potential for efficiency in public buildings and propose a mandatory target for the reduction of the energy consumption of public buildings owned by public authorities in the Member States by 2020;
Amendment 181 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Considering that existing buildings account for 99% of the European building stock and adequate measures to reduce their energy consumption are still missing, invites the Member States to set up indicative targets for the number of existing buildings to be refurbished every year;
Amendment 184 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Stresses the importance of reducing high fuel costs to poorer households by supporting deep refurbishment to drive down energy consumption and expenses;
Amendment 202 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Believes that the European Parliament and, the Commission and the Council should set an example by refurbishing their buildings to the best standards and by using renewable energy in order to achieve nearly zero level by 2020;
Amendment 209 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls for the mandatory establishment in Member States of Energy Efficiency Funds which pool streams of public finance and which are designed and managed so as to leverage private finance and direct this towards investment gaps;
Amendment 219 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Invites the Commission and the Member States to support and finance training schemes to upgrade skills of construction crafts and SMEs related to energy efficiency;
Amendment 299 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Underlines that the application of information and communication technologies to the road transport sector and its interfaces with other modes of transport will make a significant contribution to improving energy efficiency, safety and security of road transport, and calls on the Commission, and the Member States to ensure a coordinated and effective deployment of ITS within the Union as a whole;
Amendment 304 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26b. Stresses the need to have a European approach and to integrate the electric vehicles into a smart pan-European grid able to use the energy produced locally from renewables energy sources;
Amendment 305 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 c (new)
Paragraph 26 c (new)
26c. Calls on the Commission, and the Member States to invest in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) which provide innovative services related to different modes of transport and traffic management, more coordinated and ‘smarter’ transport networks;
Amendment 347 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Invites the Member States to consider the possibility to reduce VAT rates in energy efficiency refurbishment works;
Amendment 366 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. In the light of the expected revision of the Structural and Cohesion Policy and of the EU Financial Perspective, calls for the introduction of climate and energy efficiency and energy saving proofing of all EU funds, so as to ensure that energy saving and energy efficiency will be automatically integrated within the conditionality for granting EU funds;
Amendment 371 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 b (new)
Paragraph 35 b (new)
35b. Calls on the Commission to use the mid term review in order to allocate more funds for energy efficiency programmes and to promote the possibility to use up to 15% of the ERDF for energy efficiency;
Amendment 378 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 – introductory part
Paragraph 37 – introductory part
37. Calls on the Commission to promote EU measures to support technical assistance provided by experienced (national and international) financial intermediaries:
Amendment 382 #
2010/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Calls on the Commission to develop a programme for the energy efficiency for rural area;
Amendment 20 #
2010/2106(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the need to ensure future funding mechanisms for investment in renewables and programmes for the conservation and enhancement of wildlife areas and biodiversity;
Amendment 32 #
2010/2106(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the need for increased competitiveness in the forestry sector through investment in innovation, research and the development of mechanisms for dissemination of the knowledge generated;
Amendment 8 #
2010/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers that energy efficiency should be one of the main priorities for the coming years and calls on the industrialised countries, during negotiations for an international post- Kyoto agreement, to establish mandatory objectives regarding increased energy efficiency and financial instruments capable of securing funding for such measures;
Amendment 9 #
2010/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph point 1 b (new)
Paragraph point 1 b (new)
1b. Points out that climate change will affect developing countries in particular and takes the view that the funding of measures seeking to alleviate the effects of climate change and reduce energy poverty will contribute to achieving the Millennium Development Goals;
Amendment 27 #
2010/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission, the European Investment Bank and the Member States to set up an energy efficiency and renewable energy fund with a view to generating public funding and private investment up to 2020 for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in the Member States;
Amendment 30 #
2010/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Notes the importance of energy efficiency and accordingly urges the Commission and Member States to make effective use of the structural funds to increase energy efficiency in buildings, in particular residences; calls for the effective use of funding by the EIB and other public funding bodies, as well as coordination between EU and national funds and other forms of assistance which could leverage investment in energy efficiency with a view to achieving EU objectives;
Amendment 33 #
2010/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Reminds Member States of the possibility of applying reduced rates of VAT for services offering home improvement and enhanced energy efficiency;
Amendment 63 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights the importance of European manufacturing to strengthen the foundations of the European economy;
Amendment 66 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Calls on the Commission and on the Member States to develop an ambitious, eco-efficient and green EU industrial Strategy in order to recreate the manufacturing capacity across the EU territory and to generate highly qualified and well paid jobs within EU;
Amendment 89 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Takes the view that the EU's industrial strategy should identify strategic fields to invest in and calls on the Commission and the Member States to reflect these priorities in the future financial perspective, the annual budgets and in EU policies;
Amendment 109 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that the new, integrated approach calls for extremely effective collaboration within the Commission, coherence among the various Commission policies, and calls on the Commission to set up a permanent industrial policy task force to this end;
Amendment 121 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is convinced that the success of a new, sustainable industrial policy depends on the involvement of all stakeholders, particularlyincluding the social partners; notes that the Commission is required to embed a clear partnership principle in all areas and measures, part of which consists in joint monitoring and evaluation of anticipated measures, including assessment of strategies/measures/programmes;
Amendment 150 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that the competitiveness of EU is very much dependent on the innovation capacity, on the research and development facilities and on the linkage between innovation and manufacturing process;
Amendment 161 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Notes that a significant increase in R&D investment, both private and public, is essential for EU industry to remain a technology leader and retain global competitiveness in areas such as renewable energy and transport efficiency; notes that to support increased private R&D investment, functioning markets for innovative products and a stable investment environment are necessary; believes that increased public funding of R&D is necessary to leverage private investment and encourage collaboration and that simplification of public funding procedures, especially in the EU Framework Programmes, is a prerequisite for increased industry participation;
Amendment 248 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – indent 4 a (new)
Paragraph 14 – indent 4 a (new)
- a regular and more offensive dialogue with African countries on raw materials and rare earth,
Amendment 272 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Is convinced that industry needs an energyambitious but realistic energy and environmental policy focused on the long term which guarantees appropriate energy prices and security of supply, allows manufacturing to take place without the release of gases damaging to the climate reduction of our dependence on fossil fuels, an increase in the efficiency of manufacturing and consumption, and prevents carbon leakage; points out that the internal energy market is an asset when it comes to switching to low-carbon production and supply, and that the network infrastructure must therefore be renewed and extended, and smart grids promoted;
Amendment 321 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
A sustainable culture for industry 16a. Stresses the importance of creating the right framework for industry to remain in Europe and to further improve its global competitiveness; believes, therefore, that EU policies should be based on robust impact assessments which analyze all angles of the economic, societal and environmental benefits of EU policies;
Amendment 344 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for a stronger, coordinated EU policy on lead markets, such as the environmental industries (some 3.5 million employees, EUR 300 billion turnover, up to 50% of the global market); stresses that many "traditional" markets –and manufacturing including steel, automobiles and shipbuilding, for example –which have a strong capacity for innovation and/or offer comparative advantages, of which full use should be made; for these purposes, product-specific legislation such as the eco-design directive should be developed further, and industry- stimulating initiatives such as the "green car initiative" put in place;
Amendment 432 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Amendment 474 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls on the Commission to respect the roadmaps and conclusions developed in industry-specific approaches; believes that these roadmaps provide industry with long-term planning certainty and are a valuable tool for remaining competitive;
Amendment 478 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Takes the view that all European industry, which profits from these political efforts and thestitutions, industry and stakeholders should cooperate closely to develop favourable framework conditions, and should assume more responsibility for sustainable growth and employment in Europe; believes that industry should enter into clear voluntary commitments to invest in Europe,in maintaining investments and production in Europe, which will enable industry to guarantee sustainable growth and employment and to sustain its own research efforts,; believes that industry should contribute to a new culture of qualifications, to develop even more innovative, sustainable products and processes, and enter wherever possible into strategic partnerships within Europe;
Amendment 19 #
2010/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas various studies have shown that Europe's citizens see GDP as an incomplete indicator of the quality of life; thus even where GDP is rising the public perception may be one of a decline in real incomes and standard of living,
Amendment 28 #
2010/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission to propose using additional indicators for measuring economic sustainability and social wellbeing, given that concentrating on a single indicator, namely GDP, has resulted in the pursuit of short-term profits and the depletion of natural resources, and has benefited only 10% of people within the richest societies;
Amendment 38 #
2010/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the need to develop additional indicators for measuring medium- and long-term economic and social progress which will take account of climate change, resource efficiency and social inclusion;
Amendment 40 #
2010/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Considers that indicators such as commercial energy consumption per capita, residential electricity consumption per capita, the percentage of less polluting fuel in total residential energy consumption, or the percentage of the population with access to electricity - as included in the Energy Development Index (EDI) - reflect the development of the economy, the access of the population to electricity, consumer confidence and ability to pay for modern electricity facilities; calls on the Commission to examine the desirability of introducing the above as additional indicators;
Amendment 47 #
2010/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that if the Union fulfils its objectives in terms of energy efficiency and energy saving and the fight against climate change, GDPit will fallthus contribute to new economic models which will influence the wellbeing of the citizens, and therefore believes it is essential that the new indicators should take account of those aspects and give them their due weight.
Amendment 19 #
2010/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Takes into consideration the need to diversify the UE energy sources and routes, underlines the importance of the development of the projects like the PEOP oil pipeline (Constanta -Trieste) and the AGRI project (the ship transport of liquefied Azeri gas via Georgia across the Black Sea to Constanta) and calls on the Commission and the Member States concerned to support these projects;
Amendment 21 #
2010/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Underlines the potential of renewable energy sources in the Black Sea region that could make a large contribution to a secure energy future at global level and to a sustainable economic growth and calls on the Commission and the Black Sea riparian countries to unlock this potential; .
Amendment 30 #
2010/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Black Sea riparian states to conclude a memorandum of understanding for the development of Black Sea maritime corridors and asks the Commission to open a TEN-T budget line with funding for Black Sea maritime corridors similar to those existing for the Baltic Sea, North Sea and Mediterranean Sea maritime corridors;
Amendment 32 #
2010/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Considers that, for the purposes of international trade and the transport of hydrocarbons in the region, it is essential to develop the EU Black Sea and maritime Danube port infrastructures and intermodal transport infrastructures and calls on the Commission and Member States to expedite completion of priority trans-European transport projects along axes 7, 18, 21 and 22, provided for in Annex II of Decision No 884/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 amending Decision No 1692/96/EC on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network and their progressive assimilation with the TRACECA corridor, the central axis, the south-east axis and the international maritime transport routes as defined in the communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on ‘Extension of the major trans-European transport axes to the neighbouring countries – Guidelines for transport in Europe and the neighbouring regions’ [COM(2007)0032];
Amendment 33 #
2010/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Considers it necessary to modernise road infrastructures in the Black Sea area and ensure connections with European transport corridors; stresses the need to implement the Black Sea Motorway Project launched by the BSEC in 2006 and crossing all BSEC countries and calls on the Commission and Black Sea riparian states to include this among the TEN-T priority projects when the mid- term TEN-T policy review is carried out;
Amendment 36 #
2010/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Recalls that the Black Sea Joint Operational Programme 2007-2013 funded by the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) is the first EU-funded Black Sea cross-border cooperation programme and calls on Black Sea riparian states to sign the Financial Agreement with the Commission under which ENPI funding may be accessed, so as to make this programme a central instrument for implementation of the EU Black Sea Strategy;
Amendment 12 #
2010/2085(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Commission and all stakeholders to ensure the financial sustainability of the European standardisation system, including through public-private partnerships and through multiannual financial planning, which is essential to ensure its effectiveness and efficiency;
Amendment 13 #
2010/2085(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Underlines the need for stability and simplification of European standards and for the reduction of standards development time, and calls on the national and European standardisation bodies to simplify standards by reducing the number of references to other standards and providing user-friendly guidelines;
Amendment 10 #
2010/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas universities and research establishments access supplementary financial facilities for which the rules often differ, resulting in an increase in red tape and in the costs relating to the use of such facilities for financing research and innovation programmes,
Amendment 40 #
2010/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls for the creation of a common framework of rules applicable to all facilities for the financing of research and innovation programmes, in order to cut red tape and the costs relating to the use of supplementary financial facilities;
Amendment 91 #
2010/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Amendment 111 #
2010/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Calls for the creation of a common framework of rules applicable to all facilities for the financing of research and innovation programmes, in order to cut red tape and the costs relating to the use of supplementary financial facilities;
Amendment 117 #
2010/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40a. Calls on the Commission to assess and introduce, in the future FP8, specific rules enabling greater participation of SMEs in the Framework Programme, including by allocating to SMEs a minimum quota of 15% of the overall value of FP8;
Amendment 120 #
2010/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41 a (new)
Paragraph 41 a (new)
Amendment 6 #
2010/2051(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that International Standards are enablers for a global market by virtue of the use of one identical standard in many countries, "performance-based" approach, consumer understanding and market confidence;
Amendment 10 #
2010/2051(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Amendment 17 #
2010/2051(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes efforts by the European Standards Organisations (ESOs) to include all stakeholders and stresses the need to continually improve cooperation between standardization bodies, R&D and Academia from the early phases of standards´ development;
Amendment 18 #
2010/2051(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Invites the Commission and the Council to consider promotion of standards benefits for the economy and in society needs through information companies as well as through the education system;
Amendment 22 #
2010/2051(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Acknowledges the important role played by stakeholder organisations pursuing interests of the public good such as, but not limited to, ANEC, ECOS and ETUI- REHS, as well as the essential role played by NORMAPME, and calls on the Commission to earmark some of the financing allocated to ESOs for Commission-mandated standards to theseincrease the support of the Commission for such type of organiszations particularly for standards within their remitin order to facilitate their participation to the Commission- mandated standards;
Amendment 24 #
2010/2051(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission and all stakeholders to ensure the financial sustainability of the European standardisation system, including through public-private partnerships and through multiannual financial planning, which is essential to ensure its effectiveness and efficiency;
Amendment 28 #
2010/2051(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines the important economic benefits of European standardization, which enables companies to achieve a faster knowledge transfer, cost and risk reduction, faster time to market and a higher value for innovation;
Amendment 32 #
2010/2051(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. ARecognises the European standardization creates a level playing- field for all market actors, especially for SMEs which are vital contributors, and acknowledges that the complexity and cost of standards can represent an obstacle to SMEs;
Amendment 39 #
2010/2051(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. CUnderlines the need for stability and simplification of European standards and for the reduction of standards development time and calls on the NSBs to simplify standards by reducing the number of references to other standards and providing user-friendly guidelines;
Amendment 61 #
2010/2051(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Commission to urge the adoption of the Communication on a more integrated European Standardisation System Revision of Directive 98/34/EC, Decision 87/95/EEC on ICT standardisation and on Decision 1673/2006 on the financing of European standardisation, as stated within the Working Program of the Commission for 2010;
Amendment 66 #
2010/2051(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Calls on the Commission to provide an Action Plan aiming at a more integrated EU standardization system more efficient and effective standards- setting, better access to standardization, in particular for innovative and high-growth companies, a stronger EU role in standard-setting at international level and a more sustainable financing system for the development of standards;
Amendment 68 #
2010/2051(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Amendment 5 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. Whereas shipping and ship building industry contributes significantly to the economic welfare of the EU countries and provides a valuable service to European and global industry and consumers;
Amendment 16 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the importance of the added value of the Seas/Maritime Policy in strengthening cooperation between neighbours and especially between Member States and candidate countries;
Amendment 29 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the importance of a maritime space without barriers and calls on the Commission and Member States to: - evaluate and preserve small ports; - expand the short sea shipping network in order to minimize the land transport distances; - promote modal shift taking into consideration that this is the key for the success of short sea shipping; - support research and innovation on cargo modes, cargo handling and logistic solutions with the aim of finding solutions that reduce time in transport and in handling costs; - support the port infrastructure development;
Amendment 53 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Deplores the fact that a large part of the waters of the Mediterranean Sea isand Black Sea are outside the areas under the jurisdiction or sovereign rights of coastal States, and that consequently these States do not have prescriptive and enforcement powers to regulate human activities beyond such areas in an integrated manner;
Amendment 56 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Asks the Commission to integrate the European Maritime Policy and the inland waterways policies, in order to maximise the potential of the waterway transport and to create efficient and diversified ways of transport;
Amendment 14 #
2010/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Advocates that every IA include a consideration of policy alternatives, to be debated publicly in such a way as to ensure the information and consultation of those affected by the legislative proposal, and urges the Commission to set up a mechanism to ensure greater inter- institutional cooperation;
Amendment 32 #
2010/2012(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stresses the importance of electronic signatures and of the Private Key Infrastructure (PKI) for Pan-European secure e-Government services and calls on the Commission to set up an European Validation Authorities Gateway in order to ensure the cross-border interoperability for electronic signatures;
Amendment 33 #
2010/2012(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Calls on the Commission to come up with measures to support the e-invoice initiative in order to ensure European wide use of electric invoices by 2020;
Amendment 34 #
2010/2012(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Amendment 43 #
2010/2012(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Points out that it is necessary to introduce legislation applicable to all electronic transactions, this being essential to protect the rights of e-commerce service users;
Amendment 2 #
2010/2010(INI)
Draft opinion
First citation (new)
First citation (new)
– having regard to the Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the energy performance of buildings (recast version),
Amendment 4 #
2010/2010(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A (new)
Recital A (new)
A. whereas the economic and financial crisis affected heavily the national public budgets,
Amendment 5 #
2010/2010(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas figures in the Green Paper on Demographic Change (COM 2005/94) show that by 2030 the EU will lack 20.8 million (6.8%) working people and whereas the number of people aged over 60 is now increasing twice as fast as it did before 2007 – by about two million every year compared to one million previously,
Amendment 14 #
2010/2010(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to mobilise towards a dual goal of tackling climate change and generating jobs and growth;
Amendment 15 #
2010/2010(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to make progress in reforming the financial instruments to make them more green-friendly and long-term oriented which would attract private investment and create more and better jobs into the future;
Amendment 16 #
2010/2010(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Stresses that a judicious use of funding mechanisms and instruments as well as public policy guidance can help mobilize substantial additional funds from the private sector in order to support investments and create new jobs;
Amendment 26 #
2010/2010(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to work closer with the Member States in order to draw up medium and long-term forecasts regarding the skills required by the employment market and to encourage partnerships between universities and the business sector in order to foster the transition of young people into the employment market while helping to create a knowledge-based society, the development of applied research and better employment market prospects for graduates;
Amendment 33 #
2010/2010(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Insists on the need to pay particular attention to those affected by deindustrialisation (in the wake of concentration in industries in crisis or thanks to abandonment by the multinationals), introducing appropriate financial support and mechanisms and integrated interventions, targeted on development through support for alternative green industries, renewable energy and tourism, characterised by innovation, and capable of creating jobs with rights and reducing social inequalities and regional asymmetries;
Amendment 43 #
2010/2010(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that opting for energy efficiency can help boost industrial diversification and will create more than 2 million new jobs with rights on a large scale, and will contribute to sustainable economic growth in the EU;
Amendment 47 #
2010/2010(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that changes in companies' or sectors' production processes should be accompanied by training and lifelong instruction for workers, specially adapted for the new technologies, for workers and lifelong learning courses for the over-50s who are more vulnerable and at greater risk of exclusion from the employment market, and that this will also generate new jobs;
Amendment 49 #
2010/2010(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the European Commission to formulate Employment Guidelines which actively support the increased employment of workers aged below 25 and above 50 and pays due attention to the specific challenges faced by young and elderly people;
Amendment 60 #
2010/2010(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop a specific support instrument for those who have worked in the public sector and lost their jobs due to the economical and financial crisis, similar to the FEAG in the case of EU enterprises affected by globalisation or the economic crisis;
Amendment 11 #
2010/0395(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – Article 24 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Part 1 – Article 24 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. The transfer proposal shall be approved, if within the six-week period in any of the following cases:the European Parliament and the Council approve it;
Amendment 12 #
2010/0395(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – Article 24 – paragraph 4 – point a
Part 1 – Article 24 – paragraph 4 – point a
Amendment 13 #
2010/0395(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – Article 24 – paragraph 4 – point b
Part 1 – Article 24 – paragraph 4 – point b
Amendment 14 #
2010/0395(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – Article 24 – paragraph 4 – point c
Part 1 – Article 24 – paragraph 4 – point c
Amendment 20 #
2010/0395(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – Article 30 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Part 1 – Article 30 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The President of the European Parliament shall have the budget and amending budgets, as finally adopted, shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Amendment 39 #
2010/0377(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) In order to ensure that adequate response measures are taken if a major accident occurs, the operator should immediately inform the competent authorities and local authorities and communicate the information necessary for them to assess the impact of that accident.
Amendment 58 #
2010/0377(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall require the operator to send the competent authority and local authorities a notification containing the following details:
Amendment 61 #
2010/0377(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The notification shall be sent to the competent authority and local authorities within the following time-limits:
Amendment 62 #
2010/0377(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) for new establishments, a reasonable period of timet least six months prior to the start of construction or operation,
Amendment 63 #
2010/0377(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. The operator shall immediately inform the competent authority and local authorities of the following events:
Amendment 64 #
2010/0377(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Article 6 – paragraph 5
5. Without prejudice to paragraph 4, the operator shall periodically review and where necessary update the MAPPnotification, at least every five years. The operator shall send the updated notification to the competent authority and local authorities without delay.
Amendment 66 #
2010/0377(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The MAPP shall be sent to the competent authority and local authorities within the following time-limits:
Amendment 67 #
2010/0377(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) for new establishments, a reasonable period of timet least six months prior to the start of construction or operation,
Amendment 71 #
2010/0377(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The safety report shall be sent to the competent authority and local authorities within the following time-limits:
Amendment 72 #
2010/0377(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
The updated safety report shall be sent to the competent authority and local authorities without delay.
Amendment 79 #
2010/0377(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) to maintain appropriate safety distances between establishments covered by this Directive and residential areas, buildings and areas of public use, major transport routes as far as possible, and recreational areas;
Amendment 80 #
2010/0377(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) to protect areas of particular natural sensitivity or interest in the vicinity of establishments covered by this Directive, through appropriate safety distances or other appropriate measures where necessary;
Amendment 82 #
2010/0377(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall ensure that operators of lower-tier establishments provide, at the request of the competent authority and local authorities, sufficient information on the risks arising from the establishment necessary for land- use planning purposes.
Amendment 87 #
2010/0377(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to inform the competent authorities and local authorities;
Amendment 52 #
2010/0363(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title 1 – title
Title 1 – title
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency (Text with EEA relevance)
Amendment 57 #
2010/0363(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) It is important to ensure that consumers can have confidence in the integrity of wholesale electricity and gas markets and that prices set on wholesale energy markets reflect a fair interplay between supply and demand.
Amendment 61 #
2010/0363(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) EWholesale energy markets are increasingly interlinked across the Union. Market abuse in one Member State affects wholesale prices for electricity and gas across national borders. Therefore the concern to ensure the integrity of markets cannot be a matter only for individual Member States.
Amendment 73 #
2010/0363(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Behaviour which undermines the integrity of the energy market is currently not clearly prohibited on some of the most importantIn order to protect final consumers and guarantee affordable energy prices for European citizens, it is essential to prohibit behaviour which undermines the integrity of the energy markets.
Amendment 102 #
2010/0363(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Efficient market monitoring requires regular access to records of transactions. For this reason market participants who trade wholesale energy products should be required to provide this information regularly to the Agency.
Amendment 134 #
2010/0363(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely the provision of a harmonised framework to ensure wholesale energy market transparency and integrity, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective,
Amendment 249 #
2010/0363(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. The Agency shall at least on an annual basis submit a report to the European Parliament and Commission on its activities under this Regulation. Such reports shall bring to the notice of the European Parliament and Commission flaws in market rules, standards, and procedures which could facilitate insider trading and market manipulation or undermine the internal market. Reports may be combined with the report referred to in Article 11(2) of Regulation (EC) No 713/2009.
Amendment 253 #
2010/0363(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 268 #
2010/0363(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Without prejudice to the first subparagraph, the delegated acts referred to in paragraph 1 may establish a non-binding frameworkormat to allow organised markets and trade matching or trade reporting systems to provide the Agency with a record of wholesale energy transactions.
Amendment 306 #
2010/0363(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) require existing telephone and existing data traffic records carried out legally;
Amendment 336 #
2010/0363(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
(1) The powers to adopt the delegated acts referred to in Articles 5 and 7 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time. period of five years from the data of entry into force of this regulation. The Commission shall submit a report on delegated powers at the latest six months before expiry of the five-year period from the date of entry into force of this regulation. The delegation of powers shall be tacitly extended for the same period of time except in cases where the European Parliament or the Council raise objections three months prior to expiry of the period in question.
Amendment 348 #
2010/0363(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
(1) The European Parliament and the Council may object to the delegated act within a period of two months from the date of notification. At the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council this period shall be extended by onetwo months.
Amendment 162 #
2010/0306(NLE)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
(1) Member States shall establish and maintain national policies on spent fuel and radioactive waste management. They have ultimate responsibility for management of their spent fuel and radioactive waste found on their territory.
Amendment 196 #
2010/0306(NLE)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(3a) Member States may decide, on a voluntary basis, to take appropriate measures in cooperation with other Member States to establish a joint or regional disposal facility, where this is necessary or advisable taking into account particular geological or technical circumstances. First, however, the general public and local and regional authorities concerned must be informed and consulted.
Amendment 211 #
2010/0306(NLE)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) provisions to guarantee adequate financial resources in the long term for activities and facilities relating to spent fuel and radioactive waste management;
Amendment 230 #
2010/0306(NLE)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
(3) The assessments referred to in paragraph 2 shall include verification that measures are in place to prevent accidents and mitigate the consequences of accidents, including verification of the physical barriers and the licence holder’s administrative procedures for protection that would have to fail before workers and the general public would be significantly affected by ionizing radiation.
Amendment 231 #
2010/0306(NLE)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
(4) Member States shall ensure that the national framework requires licence holders to establish and implement management systems which give duetop priority to safety and are regularly verified by the competent regulatory authority.
Amendment 232 #
2010/0306(NLE)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
(5) Member States shall ensure that the national framework requires licence holders to provide for and maintain adequate financial and human resources, also in the long term, to fulfil their obligations with respect to the safety of spent fuel and radioactive waste management, laid down in paragraphs 1 to 4.
Amendment 246 #
2010/0306(NLE)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that the national framework guarantees that adequate financial resources are available when needed for the management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, taking due account ofsetting out clearly and in detail the responsibilityies of radioactive waste producers.
Amendment 261 #
2010/0306(NLE)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
(1) Member States shall ensure that information on the management of spent fuel and radioactive waste is made available to the local and regional authorities concerned, workers and the general public. This obligation includes ensuring that the competent regulatory authority informs the public in the fields of its competence. Information shall be made available to the public in accordance with national legislation and international obligations, provided that this does not jeopardise other interests recognised in national legislation or international obligations such as, inter alia, security.
Amendment 267 #
2010/0306(NLE)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
(2) Member States shall ensure that the public is given opportunities togeneral public and the local and regional authorities concerned participate effectively in the process of decision making on spent fuel and radioactive waste management.
Amendment 273 #
2010/0306(NLE)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – point 1
Article 14 – point 1
(1) an inventory of all spent fuel and radioactive waste and previsions of future quantities, including those from decommissioning. The inventory shall clearly indicate the location and amount of the material and, through appropriate classification, the level of hazard and the source of the origin of the waste;
Amendment 283 #
2010/0306(NLE)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – point 8 a (new)
Article 14 – point 8 a (new)
(8a) education and vocational training plans to maintain and develop the expertise and skills necessary for the management of spent fuel and radioactive waste.
Amendment 291 #
2010/0306(NLE)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
(3) Member States shall periodically, and at least every 10five years, arrange for self- assessments of their national framework, competent regulatory authority, national programme and its implementation, and invite international peer review of their national framework, authority and/or programme with the aim of ensuring that high standards are achieved in the management of spent fuel and radioactive waste. The outcomes of any peer review shall be reported to the Commission and the Member States.
Amendment 3 #
2010/0301(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2000/25/EC
Article 3a – subparagraph 2 (new)
Article 3a – subparagraph 2 (new)
1. "The flexibility scheme, set out in sections 1.2., 1.2.1. and 1.2.2. of Annex IV shall apply only for the transition from Stage III A to Stage III B and shall expire on 31 December 20135."
Amendment 164 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The objectives and the tasks of the Agency shall be without prejudice tocomplement the competencies of the Member States regarding network and information security and in any case to activities concerning public security, defence, State security (including the economic well-being of the State when the issues relate to State security matters) and the activities of the State in areas of criminal law.
Amendment 166 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. The Agency shall assisthelp the Commission and the Member States to meet the legal and regulatory requirements of network and information security in present and future Union legislation, thus contributing to the smooth functioning of the internal market.
Amendment 167 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. The Agency shall offer assistance in increasing and enhanceing the capability and preparedness of the Union and of Member States to prevent, detect and respond to network and information security problems and incidents.
Amendment 169 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Agency shall encourage broad cooperation between public and private sector stakeholders in the field of network and information security.
Amendment 171 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) Assist the Commission, at itsUnion bodies and Member States at their request or on its own initiative, on network and information security policy development by providing it with advice and opinions and with technical and socio-economic analyses, and with preparatory work for developing and updating Union legislation in the field of network and information security;
Amendment 172 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) Assist computer emergency response teams (CERTs) in the Member States, facilitate the installation and utilisation of CERT networks at EU level and coordinate pan-European computer emergency drills and response procedures where at least two Member States are involved;
Amendment 174 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
(ab) Promote and facilitate cooperation between Member State CERTs and the EU;
Amendment 191 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) Assist the Commission, the Member States and the European institutions and bodies, at their request, in their efforts to develop network and information security detection, analysis and response capability;
Amendment 192 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) Facilitate dialogue and exchanges of good practice between the public and private sectors, universities and research centres regarding problems and solutions linked to network and information security, including efforts to combat cybercrime;
Amendment 199 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(ja) offer training through several delivery methods - live and virtual conferences, mentors, online, and onsite. The computer security courses shall be developed by industry leaders in numerous fields including network security, forensics, audit, security leadership, and application security;
Amendment 200 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(ja) Assist the Commission in drawing up an EU information and communications network security strategy;
Amendment 208 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Amendment 210 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Management Board shall be composed of one representative of each Member State, three representatives appointed by the Commission, and three representatives without the right to vote, appointed by the Commission and three representatives appointed by the European Parliament, each of whom represent one of the following groups:
Amendment 212 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The term of office of the representatives of the groups referred to in paragraph 1(a), (b) and (c) shall be fourthree years. This term of office may be extended once. If a representative ceases his/her affiliation with the respective interest group, the Commission shall appoint a replacement.
Amendment 227 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. The expenditure of the Agency shall include staff, administrative and technical support, infrastructure and operational expenses, and expenses resulting from contracts entered into with third parties. Administration and administrative staff costs shall not exceed 40% of the total budget.
Amendment 236 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Administrative staff shall not exceed 20% of the total staff. .
Amendment 242 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
1. WithinEvery three years from the date of establishment referred to in Article 34, the Commission, taking into account the views of all relevant stakeholders, shall carry out an evaluation on the basis of terms of reference agreed with the Management Board. The evaluation shall assess the impact and the effectiveness of the Agency in achieving the objectives set out in Article 2, and the effectiveness of the Agency’s working practices. The Commission shall undertake the evaluation notably in order to determine whether an Agency is still an effective instrument and whether the duration of the Agency should be further extended beyond the period specified in Article 34ufficiently effective and what measures are necessary to increase its effectiveness.
Amendment 251 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33
Article 33
The Agency shall be established from […] for a period of five yearsn indefinite period.
Amendment 21 #
2010/0273(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) There is evidence of a tendency towards increasingly dangerous and recurrent large scale attacks conducted against information systems which are critical to international organisations and states or to particular functions in the public or private sector. Such attacks can occasion significant financial losses both by taking down information and communications systems, and by causing the loss or alteration of data. This tendency is being accompanied by the, unfortunately, by the availability and development of increasingly sophisticated tools that can be used by criminals to launch cyber-attacks of various types.
Amendment 30 #
2010/0273(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Member States, the EU and the private sector, in cooperation with the European Network and Information Security Agency, should take steps to increase the security and integrity of information systems, to prevent attacks and to minimise the impact of attacks.
Amendment 31 #
2010/0273(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) It is appropriate to provide for more severe penalties when an attack against an information system is committed by a criminal organisation, as defined in Council Framework Decision 2008/841/JHA of 24 October 2008 on the fight against organised crime, when the attack is conducted on a large scale, or when an offence is committed by concealing the real identity of the perpetrator and causing prejudice to the rightful identity owner. It is also appropriate to provide for more severe penalties where such an attack hasis carried out from within an organisation by someone with access rights and causeds serious damage or has affecteds essential interests.
Amendment 34 #
2010/0273(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) This Directive strengthens the importance of networks, such as the G8 or the Council of Europe's network of points of contact available on a twenty-four hour, seven-day-a-week basis to exchange information in order to ensure the provision of immediate assistance for the purpose of investigations or proceedings concerning criminal offences related to information systems and data, or for the collection of evidence in electronic form of a criminal offence. Given the speed with which large-scale attacks can be carried out, Member States the EU and the European Network and Information Security Agency should be able to respond promptly to urgent requests from this network of contact points. Such assistance should include facilitating, or directly carrying out, measures such as: the provision of technical advice, the preservation of data, the collection of evidence, the provision of legal information, and the locating of suspects.
Amendment 38 #
2010/0273(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) There is a need to collect data on offences under this Directive, in order to gain a more complete picture of the problem at Union level and thereby contribute to formulating more effective responses. The data will moreover help specialised agencies such as Europol and the European Network and Information Security Agency to better assess the extent of cybercrime and the state of network and information security in Europe and to support Member States in the adoption of responses to information security incidents.
Amendment 44 #
2010/0273(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall ensure that the unauthorised forwarding of identification data to other persons with a view to the conduct of any of the activities referred to in Articles 3 to 7 is punishable as a criminal offence.
Amendment 45 #
2010/0273(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Member States shall ensure that where an offence under Articles 3 to 7 is committed by a person who, within the scope of his or her employment, has access to the security systems inherent in information systems, this shall constitute an aggravating circumstance and be punishable as a criminal offence.
Amendment 49 #
2010/0273(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. For the purpose of exchange of information relating to the offences referred to in Articles 3 to 8, and in accordance with data protection rules, Member States shall makeforward such information to the Commission, the European Network and Information Security Agency and the other Member States, making use of the existing network of operational points of contact available 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Member States shall also ensure that they have procedures in place so that they can respond within a maximum of eight hours to urgent requests. Such response shall at least indicate whether and in what form the request for help will be answered and when.
Amendment 54 #
2010/0273(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall transmit the data collected according to this Article to the Commission and the European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA). They shall also ensure that a consolidated review of these statistical reports is published.
Amendment 35 #
2010/0271(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. Where importers consider or have reason to believe that a vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit is not in conformity with the requirements of this Regulation, in particular does not correspond to its type-approval, they shall contact the competent authorities and shall not sell or register the vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit until it has been broughtthey have received confirmation from the competent authorities that it is into conformity with this Regulation. Furthermore, where they consider or have reason to believe that the vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit presents a risk, they shall inform the manufacturer, the market surveillance and approval authorities to that effect.
Amendment 36 #
2010/0271(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Where distributors consider or have reason to believe that a vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit is not in conformity with the requirements of this Regulation, they shall contact the competent authorities and shall not sell or register the vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit until they have received confirmation from the competent authorities that it is in conformity with this Regulation and shall prevent its entry into service until it has been brought into conformity.
Amendment 17 #
2010/0258(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The power to adopt the delegated acts referred to in this RegulationArticles 3(4) and 4 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indefinite period period of five years from …*. The Commission shall submit a report in respect of the delegation of power at the latest nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be automatically extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension at the latest three months before the end of each period. ∗ Date of entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 32 #
2010/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The Commission Communication on an Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union - COM(2007) 575 of 10 October 2007, states that the primary objective of the Integrated Maritime Policy is to develop and implement integrated, coherent, transparent and joined-up decision-making in relation to the oceans, seas, coastal regions and maritime sectors.
Amendment 45 #
2010/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The Programme should complement existing and future financial instruments made available by the European Union and the Member States, at national and sub-national level, for promoting the protection and sustainable use of the oceans, seas and coasts.
Amendment 115 #
2010/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. To implement the Programme, the Commission shall, in accordance with objectives set out in Articles 2 and 3, adopt annual work programmes in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 13(2). Annual work programmes shall be published on 30 October each year for the following year, with the exception of the annual programme for 2011, which shall be published by 30 June 2011.
Amendment 119 #
2010/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be assisted by an Advisory Committee in establishing the annual work programmes foreseen in Article 7(2). The Advisory Committee shall include two representatives designated by the European Parliament.
Amendment 108 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The separation between the provision of transport services and the management of infrastructure should not have adverse consequences for the employment and social conditions of workers in the rail sector. The social clauses should be respected in order to avoid any social dumping and unfair competition by new entrants that fails to respect the minimum social standards of the rail sector.
Amendment 119 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 9
Article 2 – paragraph 9
Amendment 127 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that the essential functions determining equitable and non discriminatory access to infrastructure, are entrusted to bodies or firms that do not themselves provide any rail transport services. Regardless of organisational structures, this objective shall be shown to have been achievedmay assign to railway undertakings, or any other body, responsibility for contributing to the development of the railway infrastructure, for example through investment, maintenance and funding. However, each Member State shall remain responsible for developing its national railway infrastructure, bearing in mind the general objectives of the European Union, such as that of creating a ‘single European railway area’, ensuring mobility and co-modality and reducing the pollution generated by the transport sector.
Amendment 131 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The balance sheet of the unit may be charged with all the loans raised by the railway undertaking both to finance investment and to cover excess operating expenditure resulting from the business of rail transport or from railway infrastructure management, until such time as these loans are extinguished. Debts arising from subsidiaries' operations shall not be taken into account.
Amendment 133 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
(4) Based on the experience of regulatory bodies, competent authorities and railway undertakings and based on the activities of the working group referred to in Article 57(1), the Commission mayshall adopt measures setting out the details of the procedure and criteria to be followed for the application of paragraph 3 of this Article. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 62(3).
Amendment 136 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Amendment 162 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The separation between the provision of transport services and the management of infrastructure should not have negative consequences for the employment and social conditions of workers in the rail sector. The social clauses should be respected in order to avoid any social dumping and unfair competition by new entrants which would not respect the minimum social standards of the rail sector.
Amendment 162 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The separation between the provision of transport services and the management of infrastructure should not have negative consequences for the employment and social conditions of workers in the rail sector. The social clauses should be respected in order to avoid any social dumping and unfair competition by new entrants which would not respect the minimum social standards of the rail sector.
Amendment 176 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – indent 10 a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 – indent 10 a (new)
- the part of the passenger station infrastructure and the facilities functionally necessary for rail operations: common transit areas, platforms and platform roofing, platform access facilities (underpasses, footbridges, escalators, lifts), public information systems (monitors, electronic displays), movement control areas (control centre, movement controllers’ offices, telephone switchboards, etc.).
Amendment 327 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Member States may, however, assign to railway undertakings or any other body the responsibility for contributing to the development of the railway infrastructure, for example through investment, maintenance and funding. However, each Member State shall remain responsible for developing its national railway infrastructure, bearing in mind the general objectives of the European Union, such as that of creating a ‘single European railway area’, ensuring mobility and co-modality and reducing the pollution generated by the transport sector.
Amendment 327 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Member States may, however, assign to railway undertakings or any other body the responsibility for contributing to the development of the railway infrastructure, for example through investment, maintenance and funding. However, each Member State shall remain responsible for developing its national railway infrastructure, bearing in mind the general objectives of the European Union, such as that of creating a ‘single European railway area’, ensuring mobility and co-modality and reducing the pollution generated by the transport sector.
Amendment 342 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
(1) Member States shall develop their national railway infrastructure by taking into account, where necessary, the general needs of the Union. For this purpose, they shall publish, at the latest two years after the entry into force of this Directive and after consultation of all the stakeholders and in particular trade unions, sectoral unions and users’ representatives, a rail infrastructure development strategy with a view to meeting future mobility needs based on sound and sustainable financing of the railway system. The strategy shall cover a period of at least ten years, with five –years interim objectives, and be renewable.
Amendment 342 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
(1) Member States shall develop their national railway infrastructure by taking into account, where necessary, the general needs of the Union. For this purpose, they shall publish, at the latest two years after the entry into force of this Directive and after consultation of all the stakeholders and in particular trade unions, sectoral unions and users’ representatives, a rail infrastructure development strategy with a view to meeting future mobility needs based on sound and sustainable financing of the railway system. The strategy shall cover a period of at least ten years, with five –years interim objectives, and be renewable.
Amendment 357 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The balance sheet of the unit may be charged, until they are extinguished, with all the loans raised by the undertaking both to finance investment and to cover excess operating expenditure resulting from the business of rail transport or from railway infrastructure management. Debts arising from subsidiaries’ operations shall not be taken into account.
Amendment 357 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The balance sheet of the unit may be charged, until they are extinguished, with all the loans raised by the undertaking both to finance investment and to cover excess operating expenditure resulting from the business of rail transport or from railway infrastructure management. Debts arising from subsidiaries’ operations shall not be taken into account.
Amendment 363 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The right of access to the infrastructure of the Member States for which the share of international carriage of passengers by train constitutes more than half of the passenger turnover of railway undertakings in that Member State shall be granted by 31 December 2011at the latest within six months of the date of publication of this directive.
Amendment 363 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The right of access to the infrastructure of the Member States for which the share of international carriage of passengers by train constitutes more than half of the passenger turnover of railway undertakings in that Member State shall be granted by 31 December 2011at the latest within six months of the date of publication of this directive.
Amendment 366 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
In no event must the conditions of access to railway infrastructure result in it being impossible for passengers to obtain information on, or to purchase a ticket for, travel from one location to another, regardless of the number of railway transport operators providing, in whole or in part, passenger transport services between those two locations.
Amendment 366 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
In no event must the conditions of access to railway infrastructure result in it being impossible for passengers to obtain information on, or to purchase a ticket for, travel from one location to another, regardless of the number of railway transport operators providing, in whole or in part, passenger transport services between those two locations.
Amendment 375 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1a) The conditions of access to railway infrastructure must not result in it being impossible for passengers to obtain information on, or to purchase a ticket for, travel from one location to another, regardless of the number of railway transport operators providing, in whole or in part, passenger transport services between those two locations.
Amendment 375 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1a) The conditions of access to railway infrastructure must not result in it being impossible for passengers to obtain information on, or to purchase a ticket for, travel from one location to another, regardless of the number of railway transport operators providing, in whole or in part, passenger transport services between those two locations.
Amendment 460 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
(1) The Commission shall make the necessary arrangements to monitor technical and economic conditions and market developments in European rail transport, employment development and social conditions in European rail transport, as well as its compliance with EU competition rules.
Amendment 460 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
(1) The Commission shall make the necessary arrangements to monitor technical and economic conditions and market developments in European rail transport, employment development and social conditions in European rail transport, as well as its compliance with EU competition rules.
Amendment 465 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
(2) In this context, the Commission shall closely involve representatives of the Member States and of the sectors concerned in its work, including usertrade unions, sectoral unions and users’ representatives, so that they are able better to monitor the development of the railway sector and the evolution of the market, to assess the effect of the measures adopted and to analyse the impact of the measures planned by the Commission.
Amendment 465 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
(2) In this context, the Commission shall closely involve representatives of the Member States and of the sectors concerned in its work, including usertrade unions, sectoral unions and users’ representatives, so that they are able better to monitor the development of the railway sector and the evolution of the market, to assess the effect of the measures adopted and to analyse the impact of the measures planned by the Commission.
Amendment 487 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
(3) Notwithstanding paragraph 1, where a licence is suspended or revoked on grounds of non compliance with the requirement for financial fitness, the licensing authority may grant a temporary licence pending the re-organisation of the railway undertaking, provided that safety is not jeopardised and that, for the duration of the temporary licence, the undertaking has paid in full any outstanding taxes and social security contributions arising from its activities. A temporary licence shall not, however, be valid for more than six months after its date of issue.
Amendment 487 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
(3) Notwithstanding paragraph 1, where a licence is suspended or revoked on grounds of non compliance with the requirement for financial fitness, the licensing authority may grant a temporary licence pending the re-organisation of the railway undertaking, provided that safety is not jeopardised and that, for the duration of the temporary licence, the undertaking has paid in full any outstanding taxes and social security contributions arising from its activities. A temporary licence shall not, however, be valid for more than six months after its date of issue.
Amendment 719 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 8 – point 5 – Table 1
Annex 8 – point 5 – Table 1
For freight transport: Year Reduction 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 2020 53% 2021 43% 2022 3% 2023 23% 2024 13%
Amendment 719 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 8 – point 5 – Table 1
Annex 8 – point 5 – Table 1
For freight transport: Year Reduction 2015 2016 2017 2018 20195% 5% 5% 5% 5% 2020 53% 2021 43% 2022 3% 2023 23% 2024 13%
Amendment 720 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 8 – point 5 – Table 2
Annex 8 – point 5 – Table 2
For passenger transport: Year Reduction 2020 53% 2021 53% 2022 53% 2023 53% 2024 53% Aims to promote the fitting-out of trains with the European Train Control System (ETCS), and to afford railway transport operators sufficient time to plan and realise the requisite investmentsOr. ro Justification
Amendment 720 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 8 – point 5 – Table 2
Annex 8 – point 5 – Table 2
For passenger transport: Year Reduction 2020 5% 3% 2021 53% 2022 53% 2023 53% 2024 53%
Amendment 139 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) To evolve from current practice and building on the principles defined in the Council Conclusions of 3 February 1992 on procedures to be followed at the World Administrative Radio Conference of 1992, and where the World Radio communications Conferences (WRC) and other multilateral negotiations touch upon principles and policy issues with an important Union dimension, the Union should be able to establish new procedures to defend its interests in multilateral negotiations, in addition to the long-term objective of becoming a member of the International Telecommunications Union alongside the Member States; to this end, the Commission, taking into account the opinion of the Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG), may also propose common policy objectives to the European Parliament and the Council, as set out in Directive 2002/21/EC.
Amendment 156 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Decision establishes a radio spectrum policy programme for the strategic planning and harmon, harmonisation and rationalisation of the use of spectrum to ensure the functioning of the internal market.
Amendment 178 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – point a a (new)
Article 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) encouraging efficient use of spectrum to best meet the consumer demand for use of frequencies, respecting the important social, cultural and economic value of spectrum;
Amendment 184 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – point c
Article 2 – point c
(c) applying the least onerousmost appropriate, transparent and flexible authorisation system possible in such a way as to maximise accessibility, flexibility and efficiency in spectrum usage;
Amendment 200 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – point d a (new)
Article 2 – point d a (new)
(da) avoiding harmful forms of interference or disruptions;
Amendment 219 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) bridge the digital divide and achieve the objectives of the Digital Agenda, ensuring that all Union citizens have access to broadband services, at not less than 30 Mbps by 2020, clearing the way for the provision of broadband services at the highest possible speed and capacity throughout the EU;
Amendment 223 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – point a b (new)
Article 3 – point a b (new)
Amendment 243 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – point g a (new)
Article 3 – point g a (new)
(ga) ensuring the accessibility of new consumer products and technologies so as to secure consumer endorsement for the transition to digital technology and efficient use of the digital dividend;
Amendment 250 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall adopt by 1 January 2013 authorisation and allocation measures appropriate for the development of broadband services, in conformity with Directive 2002/20/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the authorisation of electronic communications networks and services (Authorisation Directive), such as allowing relevant operators, where possible and on the basis of consultations in accordance with Article 11, direct or indirect access to contiguous blocks of spectrum of at least 10 MHz.
Amendment 266 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. In order to avoid possible fragmentation of the internal market due to divergent selection conditions and procedures for harmonised spectrum bands allocated to electronic communication services and made tradable in all Member States pursuant to Article 9b of Directive 2002/21/EC, the Commission, in cooperation with Member States and in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, shall develop guidelines on authorisation conditions and procedures for such bands, in particular on infrastructure sharing and coverage conditions.
Amendment 273 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall maintain and promote effective competition and avoid distortions of competition in both the internal market or in a substantiand specific national pmart of itkets.
Amendment 281 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) Member States may refuse to grant new rights of use or to allow new spectrum usages in certain bands, or may attach conditions to the grant of new rights of use or to the authorisation of new spectrum usages, when this would lead to an accumulation of spectrum frequencies by certain economic operators which, in cases where such accumulation is likely to result in significant harm to competition;
Amendment 290 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that authorisation and selection procedures avoid delays and promote, ensure predictable outcomes and promote investment and effective competition.
Amendment 336 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. Member States, in cooperation with the Commission, shall ensure that the provision of access to broadband content and services, for example using the 790- 862 MHz (800MHz) bands, is encouragguaranteed in sparsely populated areas, in particular through coverage obligations; in doing so, they shall examine ways and, where necessary, take appropriate measures to ensure that the freeing of the 800 MHz band does not adversely affect programme making and special events (PMSE) users.
Amendment 401 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. The Union shall provide, upon request, political and technical support to Member States in their bilateral negotiations with non-Union neighbouring countries including candidate and acceding countries, to eliminate harmful interferences and disturbances and resolve spectrum coordination issues that prevent Member States from implementing their obligations under Union law regarding spectrum policy and management. The Union shall also support efforts by third countries to implement spectrum management that is compatible with that of the Union, so as to safeguard Union spectrum policy objectives.
Amendment 36 #
2010/0250(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
That clearing obligation shall also apply to financial counterparties and to the non- financial counterparties which exceed the clearing threshold referred to in Article 7(2) which enter into eligible OTC derivative contracts with third country entities.
Amendment 21 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Title
Title
on State aid to facilitate the closuretransition to competitivity of uncompetitive coal mines
Amendment 23 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
Amendment 28 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Title
Proposal for a Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) No .../… on State aid to facilitate the closure or transition to competitivity of uncompetitive coal mines
Amendment 29 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) A minimum level of coal production, together with other measures, especially those aiming at the promotion of renewable energy sources, will contribute to the maintenance of a quota of primary energy sources, which will allow energy security in the Union to be reinforced significantly. In addition, a quota of autochthonous sources of primary energy will help to promote environmental goals in relation with sustainable development. In this framework of boosting autochthonous energy sources in Europe in order to counterbalance the continent's huge dependence on energy sources from outside its borders, consideration should be given to complementing autochthonous energy sources, which in many Member States are represented solely by coal, with non-fossil ones.
Amendment 32 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Recital 2
(2) The small contribution of subsidised coal to the overall energy mix no longer justifies the maintenance of such subsidies with a view tof securing the supply of energy on a Union level, as long as that objective can not be guaranteed by other means.
Amendment 33 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. Aid shall cover only costs in connection with coal for the production of electricity, the combined production of heat and electricity, the production of coke and the fuelling of blast furnaces in the steel industry as well as in connection with research and investments in technology aimed at reducing coal polluting emissions, where such use takes place in the Union.
Amendment 35 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the operation of the production units concerned must form part of a closure plan the deadline of which does not extend beyond 31 OctoDecember 201420 ;
Amendment 36 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the production units concerned must be closed definitively in accordance with the closure plan, in the event that they have not become competitive and provided that their continued operation is not necessary to meet Union's energy needs;
Amendment 41 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Recital 3
(3) TIn view of the scarcity of autochthonous energy sources in the EU, the Union's policies of encouragfor promoting renewable and lower carbon fossil fuels for power generation do not justify the indefinite support for uncompetitive coal mines. The categories of aid permitted by Regulation (EC) No 1407/2002 should therefore not be continued indefinitely. fuels and the use of fossil fuel in an eco-efficient way in order to generate electricity justify the support to coal mines. The categories of aid permitted by Regulation (EC) No 1407/2002 should not be maintained indefinitely. In any event, all public aid aimed at reducing the effects of pollution caused by coal, should be maintained. Those mines that, after this period, are able to achieve competitiveness and require a financial boost from the public sector to enable them to make technological investments for environmental purposes, will also be exempt from the elimination of aid.
Amendment 48 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Recital 5
(5) Without prejudice to the general State aid rules, Member States should be able to take measures to alleviate the social and regional consequences of the possible closure of those mines, that is to say the orderly winding down of activities in the context of an irrevocable closure plan and/or the financing of exceptional costs, inherited liabilities in particular.
Amendment 62 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) A minimum level of coal production, together with other measures, especially those aiming at the promotion of renewable energy sources, will contribute to the maintenance of a quota of primary energy sources, which will allow energy security in the European Union to be reinforced significantly. In addition, a quota of autochthonous sources of primary energy will help to promote environmental goals in relation with sustainable development. In this framework of boosting autochthonous energy sources in Europe in order to counterbalance the continent's huge dependence on energy sources from outside its borders, consideration should be given to complementing autochthonous energy sources, which in many Member States are represented solely by coal, with non-fossil ones.
Amendment 64 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Recital 10
(10) In accomplishing its task, the European Commission should ensure that normal conditions of competition are established, maintained and complied with. With regard to more especially the electricity market, aid to the coal industry should not be such as to affect electricity producers' choice of sources of primary energy supply. Consequently, the prices and quantities of coal should be freely agreed between the contracting parties in the light of prevailing conditions on the world market. In any event, and in order to avoid social or environmental dumping, the Union authorities should ensure that the coal from third countries which is marketed in Europe is extracted in accordance with certain social and environmental standards which are equivalent to those required in respect of European mines.
Amendment 71 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. Aid shall cover only costs in connection with coal for the production of electricity, the combined production of heat and electricity, the production of coke and the fuelling of blast furnaces in the steel industry, research and investments in technology aimed at increasing energy efficiency and reducing polluting emissions from coal, where such use takes place in the Union.
Amendment 74 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Aid shall cover investments for refurbishment and modernisation of the uncompetitive mines in order for them to become efficient and ecological.
Amendment 75 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Aid should be accompanied, especially in mono-industrial areas, by investment in the production of energy from renewable sources, thereby generating jobs.
Amendment 77 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the operation of the production units concerned must form part of a closure plan the deadline of which does not extend beyond 1 OctoSeptember 2014 22;
Amendment 83 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the production units concerned must be closed definitively in accordance with the closure plan, if they have not become competitive provided that Europe's energy needs do not require their continued operation;
Amendment 89 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) the overall amount of closure aid granted by a Member State for any particular undertaking must follow a downward trend, where the reduction between successive periods of fifourteen months must not be less than 3310 percent of the aid provided in the initial fifourteen month period of the closure plan. This aid reduction will not apply to the mines that have succeeded in becoming competitive during this period and which only continue to require public investments aimed at reducing the polluting effects of coal;
Amendment 99 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) the Member State must provide a plan to take measures aimed at mitigating the environmental impact of the use of coal, for example that provides for the creation of local, sustainable jobs and investment in the field of energy efficiency, renewable energy or carbon capture and storage, paying particular attention to mono- industrialised regions where coal mines represent the major employers. The inclusion of measures constituting State aid within the meaning of Article 107 (1) in such a plan is without prejudice to the notification and standstill obligations imposed on the Member State with respect to these measures by Article 108 (3) TFEU, and to the compatibility of these measures with the internal market."
Amendment 102 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. If the production units to which aid is granted pursuant to paragraph 1 are not closed at the date fixed in the closure plan as authorised by the Commission, they have not become competitive and the energy autonomy conditions of that State do not require their continued operation, the Member State concerned shall recover all aid granted in respect of the whole period covered by the closure plan.
Amendment 106 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4a Aid for the modernisation and refurbishment of mines Mines which are uncompetitive due to their old technologies should receive aid for refurbishment and modernisation, based on a multiannual project in order to convert those mines to secure, efficient and ecological production.
Amendment 111 #
2010/0220(NLE)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 12 #
2010/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) A dedicated financial instrument to support energy efficiency and renewable initiatives within the Sustainable Energy Financing Initiative should therefore be created to use the uncommitted funds under Chapter II of Regulation (EC) No 663/2009. This financial facility should support the development of bankable energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and facilitates the financing of investment programmes in energy efficiency and renewable energy by local and regional public authorities, in particular, but not exclusively, in urban settings.
Amendment 31 #
2010/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 663/2009
Annex II – part I – paragraph 2
Annex II – part I – paragraph 2
The facility shall be used for sustainable energy projects in particular, but not exclusively, in urban settings. This shall include:
Amendment 41 #
2010/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 663/2009
Annex II – part I – paragraph 3
Annex II – part I – paragraph 3
The facility may be used to provide incentives and technical assistance as well as raise awareness of the national and local authorities, to ensure optimal use of the Structural and Cohesion Funds, in particular, in cases of energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements in housing and other types of buildings.
Amendment 43 #
2010/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 663/2009
Annex II – part I – paragraph 3 a (new)
Annex II – part I – paragraph 3 a (new)
Regulation 1080/2006 on the European Regional Development Fund includes support for the creation and development of financing instruments such as venture capital, loan and guarantee funds, local development funds, interest subsidies, networking, cooperation and exchange of experience between regions, towns, and relevant social, economic and environmental players also in the field of energy efficiency.
Amendment 46 #
2010/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 663/2009
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 a (new)
In order to ensure the efficient use of European funds and make best practices available to stakeholders, in cases where a financial intermediary has implemented this facility in one of the Member States it shall place the model implemented at the disposal of all the other Member States, the European Parliament and the Commission, free of charge.
Amendment 48 #
2010/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 663/2009
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2
The financial intermediaries shall comply with the relevant requirements on the delegation of budgetary execution tasks set out in the Financial Regulation and its Implementing Rules, in particular as regards procurement rules, internal control, accounting and external audit. No funding other than management fees or costs related to the establishment and implementation of the facility, which cannot exceed 5% of the amount for each usage of the facility, shall be made available to those financial intermediaries.
Amendment 50 #
2010/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 663/2009
Annex II – part II – paragraph 3
Annex II – part II – paragraph 3
The detailed terms and conditions of the facility, including monitoring and control, shall be laid down in a(n) agreement(s) between the Commission and the financial intermediaries, which shall be forwarded to the European Parliament for information. The Commission shall publish all the usages of the facility on the website www.buildup.eu.
Amendment 56 #
2010/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 663/2009
Annex II – part III – paragraph 2 – point b
Annex II – part III – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) they dispose of an emission inventory and develop multi-annual strategies to attain their targets;
Amendment 19 #
2010/0063(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a new
Recital 7 a new
(7a) In order to identify the participation of the elderly and other pensioners, youth, disabled persons, and families in difficulties in the programmes developed by the Union in the area of Social Tourism, the Commission should collect statistical data on social tourism; this will enable the Commission and Member States, on the basis of the fluctuations in that data, to take the necessary measures in order to improve the participation in tourism of the above mentioned categories;
Amendment 20 #
2010/0063(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a new
Recital 10 a new
Amendment 9 #
2010/0041(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 2 - paragraph 2
Article 2 - paragraph 2
The first reference year for the application of this Regulation shall be 2011, covering the 2011 data, and it shall also refer to river ports on the maritime sections of internal waterways;
Amendment 5 #
2009/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that the main practical opportunities for synergies could derive from thematic complementarities between programmes with a strong ‘technology’ or ‘sectoral’ focus developed at European, national and regional levels;
Amendment 6 #
2009/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses that long-term planning is necessary on a regional level in order to achieve synergies, for instance by using one instrument (e.g. FP7) as a preparatory activity for a larger infrastructural investment (funded through the Structural Funds, for example);
Amendment 7 #
2009/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the Structural Funds regional operational programmes allocate sufficient resources to sustaining and further developing ‘regional research and innovation strategic frameworks';
Amendment 12 #
2009/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Believes that further measures are needed to prepare the ground for effective trans-national cooperation, in particular the development of coherent regional or national strategies for achieving synergies;
Amendment 13 #
2009/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Is convinced that commitment by the political leadership is both a necessary precondition for research and innovation policy coherence and a tool to enhance it;
Amendment 14 #
2009/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Believes that establishing a strategic policy framework for research and innovation helps to ensure that individual policies are consistent with national goals and priorities for economic and social development;
Amendment 15 #
2009/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Believes that implementation procedures and monitoring mechanisms should be designed to ensure that policies can be adjusted in the light of progress, new information and changing circumstances;
Amendment 16 #
2009/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 e (new)
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3e. Believes that an administrative culture that promotes cross-sectoral co-operation and continuous dialogue between different policy communities contributes to the strengthening of policy coherence;
Amendment 17 #
2009/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 f (new)
Paragraph 3 f (new)
3f. Given the fact that the implementing bodies of the EU instruments concerned exist on different levels (supranational, national and sub-national) and are governed by a different rationale (e.g. cohesion vs. excellence), believes that the guaranteeing of actual policy coherence constitutes a major challenge, especially ‘on the ground’ where EU instruments mix with national and regional policies;
Amendment 21 #
2009/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Believes that realising potential synergies, eliminating gaps and avoiding overlaps of funding available from the three EU instruments (SF, FP7 and CIP) will depend on the effectiveness of ‘bottom-up’ strategic processes at regional and/or national level (depending on the size and degree of decentralisation of the Member States);
Amendment 23 #
2009/2243(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. While a limited number of regions have actual potential to benefit from synergies between the programmes, requests the Commission to strengthen regional level analysis of research and innovation potential and needs, notably by improving the statistical and qualitative data available;
Amendment 30 #
2009/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Points out that website security certification is becoming necessary to give consumers greater confidence in accessing online information and services;
Amendment 56 #
2009/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Stresses the importance of the security of electronic services, especially of electronic signatures and of the need for the creation of the Private Key Infrastructure (PKI) at Pan-European level and calls on the Commission to set - up a European Validation Authorities Gateway in order to ensure the cross- border interoperability of electronic signatures and to increase the security of transactions done using the Internet;
Amendment 18 #
2009/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas ICT is an enabling technology for the reduction of GHG emissions through electricity distribution grids (smart grids), smart buildings, smart homes and smart metering, eco-efficient transport and dematerialisation, eco- efficient industrial processes and organisational sustainability,
Amendment 26 #
2009/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas currently 15-20% of the money spent to operate data centres are lost for powering and cooling,
Amendment 27 #
2009/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. having regard to the environmental benefits brought by ICTs in giving the services of various sectors an online presenceavailability,
Amendment 32 #
2009/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that significant technological progress and organisational innovations with strong relation to ICT are expected in order to obtain energy saving potentials in the next decades;
Amendment 33 #
2009/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Considers that ICT is indispensable for decoupling economic growth from GHG emissions using three basic strategies for mitigation of climate change: a reduction of energy consumption, an increase of energy efficiency ,an integration of renewable energies;
Amendment 34 #
2009/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Underlines that ICT standardisation is part of the general standardisations activities, and contributes to policy objectives to improve the competitiveness of European industry, as specified in the Lisbon strategy; support the implementation of the 2009 ICT Standardisation Work Programme in the priority domains identified: eHealth, e- Inclusion, Intelligent Transport, ICT for the Environment, E-Business, e-Skills, e- Learning, Protection of Personal Data, Privacy, Network and Information Security;
Amendment 35 #
2009/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the only means of ensuring the comparability of the data produced in the various Member States and improving energy efficiency is to adopt a common methodology for measuring energy consumption and carbon emissions and a comparative methodology framework for calculating cost-optimal levels of minimum energy performance requirements in the building sector; points, furthermore, to the need for rapid standardisation of ICTs with a view to ensuring that technologies and services of benefit to EU citizens and businesses are placed online; takes the view that standardisation should cover, in addition to measurement functions, access to contractual information and consumption data, communication with the operators' central systems over the electricity grid and remote connection and disconnection of supply;
Amendment 45 #
2009/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that in order to obtain energy saving potentials in the next decades , Electricity Grids could become intelligent systems with flexible, controlled power flows supported by advanced information technology;
Amendment 51 #
2009/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that in order to obtain energy saving in transport sector, trips could be avoided by virtual meetings and intelligent transport systems will enable a highly efficient transport system;
Amendment 55 #
2009/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Underlines that in the industrial sector, measuring and control technologies together with the corresponding software are crucial for realising potentials for saving resources. Probably the most striking saving potential that is strongly linked to ICT can be identified for electric motor efficiency;
Amendment 7 #
2009/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas innovation is becoming jeopardized by unsolved governance problems addressed through ad hoc national or regional approaches,
Amendment 38 #
2009/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4bis. Stresses the importance of accelerating the opening up of national research programmes to participation by foreign researchers or entities;
Amendment 48 #
2009/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses the importance of facilitating the mobility of national civil servants to European Union entities to help manage innovation initiatives;
Amendment 50 #
2009/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stresses the importance of accommodating non-EU partner organisations in EIP (European Innovation Policy) initiatives as a contribution to reinforcing the role of Europe in the world, in order to extend the role of non-EU organisations in the decision-making governance structures of EIP initiatives, and to define specific EIP initiatives required by different regions of the world;
Amendment 55 #
2009/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that the provision of adequate financial resources is vital to the development of innovation and that the EU and Member State budgets for innovation should therefore be substantially increased;
Amendment 57 #
2009/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses the importance of keeping transparency and equal opportunities in accessing funds on the basis of open calls for research proposals and other support or coordination actions; considers that rights and privileges amongst participants should be limited to those depending on their capabilities and not on their legal status; is of the opinion that the rights to access EU funds should be preserved regardless of the additional contributions offered by participating Member States;
Amendment 79 #
2009/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Amendment 84 #
2009/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Is of the opinion that the greater involvement of all European Union stakeholders could also help to better meet their needs and increase the attractiveness of the European Research and Innovation policy for European private or public stakeholders less involved until now in innovation policy;
Amendment 85 #
2009/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Emphasises the importance of the better harmonisation of access to EU funds for all participants in order to improve participation by SMEs in the governance structures and activities of Joint Technology Initiatives;
Amendment 90 #
2009/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Stresses the need to agree to support firms investing in research, especially by making sums invested in research and education tax-deductible, since this would motivate companies to employ human resources for purposes of research and innovation, thus boosting the development of new products and services;
Amendment 91 #
2009/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Stresses the importance of providing for a minimum allocation of funds for SMEs in the open calls published under the Research and Innovation initiatives, following the same commitment adopted for the FP7 (15% of the resources in the Cooperation programme);
Amendment 95 #
2009/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Stresses the importance of ensuring an active role by all stakeholders involved by preserving the rights and specific roles in decision-making bodies for small entities such as SMEs, universities and public research centres, irrespective of their funding contributions;
Amendment 96 #
2009/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Stresses the importance of adopting a specific regulation for Joint Technology Initiatives satisfying certain criteria in terms of size and governance structures and of carrying out a periodical impact assessment of approved JTIs in terms of their contribution to the competitiveness of the European industry;
Amendment 30 #
2009/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that the development of GNSS applications and services is essential in order to ensure that the infrastructure investment which Galileo represents is fully exploited and that the Galileo system is developed to its full capacity;
Amendment 42 #
2009/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Commission to guarantee adequate levels of funding for GNSS research and development, as well as for the full implementation of Galileo, in the context of the budgetary procedure and the future multiannual financial framework;
Amendment 44 #
2009/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Stresses the need to increase funding with a view to the development of GNSS applications and services that will make it possible to use the Galileo programme to its full capacity;
Amendment 1 #
2009/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1a (new)
Citation 1a (new)
- having regard to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions entitled ‘Cross- Border Business to Consumer e- Commerce in the EU’ (COM(2009)0557);
Amendment 26 #
2009/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas we have not yet achieved a fully functioning digital single market for onlinecommunication and information society services in Europe; whereas the free movement of digital services is today severely hindered by fragmented rules at national level; whereas European companies and public services will gain economic and social benefits from the use of advanced ICT services and applications,
Amendment 45 #
2009/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the private and public sectors need to invest in new innovative platforms and services such as, for example, RFID, cloud computing, eHealth, smart meters, smart mobility, etc; whereas strengthening the single European market will increase interest in investments in the European economy and markets, and lead to further economies of scale,
Amendment 47 #
2009/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas the Commission Communication COM(2009)557 reveals that there is considerable potential for substantial savings through cross-border e-commerce for EU citizens and business,
Amendment 54 #
2009/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to come forward with a proposal for a comprehensive strategy and action plan enabling Europe to progress towards an open and prosperous digital society; proposes that this new framework be called '201520.eu agenda' and be based on the model of the virtuous 201520.eu spiral;
Amendment 76 #
2009/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that every EU household should have access to broadband Internet at a competitive price by 2013; urgescalls upon the Commission therefore to carry out a review of the universal service obligationspromote all available policy instruments to achieve high-speed broadband for all in its upcoming broadband strategy, including use of the European Structural Funds, the European recovery plan and the use of the digital dividend efficiency, and calls on Member States to impartprovide new impetus to the European high-speed broadband strategy, notably by updating national targets for broadband and high- speed coverage; welcomes the fact that the Commission will carry out a review of the universal service obligations;
Amendment 100 #
2009/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 110 #
2009/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Underlines the need for further assessment and research into potential interference between existing and future users of the spectrum so as to mitigate against potential negative consequences for consumers;
Amendment 113 #
2009/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that, as Internet access rates are increasing, 50% of EU households should be connected to high-speed networks by 2015, and 100% by 2020; recalls the importance of an appropriate policy framework that enables the massive public and private investments needed to achieve this objective;
Amendment 156 #
2009/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that onthe aim of the new electronic communications regulatory framework is progressively to reduce ex ante sector-specific rules as competition in the markets develops and, to encourage investment, competition and innovation, with access regulatimately, for electronic communications to be governed byon being relaxed once there is effective competition law onlyin place;
Amendment 159 #
2009/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Emphasises that infrastructure competition policies must be balanced with policies that promote access on fair terms and at competitive prices for all communities, irrespective of location, thereby ensuring that no European citizen faces exclusion;
Amendment 162 #
2009/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Insists that digital competences are crucial for an inclusive digital society and that all EU citizens should be empowered with the appropriate digital skills; stresses that digital competences could help disadvantaged people to be included into society and emphasises the essential commitment to reduce digital literacy and competence gaps by half by 2015 and to eliminate them by 2020;
Amendment 191 #
2009/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Underlines the importance of digital users being able to have confidence in their use of information society services, and in this perspective calls for comprehensive cooperation between all stakeholders in order to ensure the security and protection of the personal data and privacy of digital users; calls on the Commission to extend the mandate of ENISA and to enhance its competencies in order to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the Action plan for European Information Infrastructure Protection;
Amendment 201 #
2009/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses the importance of electronic signatures and of the Private Key Infrastructure (PKI) for Pan-European secure e-Government services and calls on the Commission to set-up a European Validation Authorities Gateway in order to ensure cross-border interoperability for electronic signatures;
Amendment 211 #
2009/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Insists on safeguarding an open Internet, where citizens have the right to access and distribute information or run applications and services of their choice; calls on the Commission, the Body of European R, as provided for in the revised regulatorsy for Electronic Communications (BEREC) and the National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) to monitor closely and enforceramework; calls on the Commission, to monitor closely market developments and the harmonised implementation of the 'net neutrality' provisions and report to Parliament before the end of 2010;
Amendment 233 #
2009/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that, by 2015, at least 50% of all public procurements are carried out through electronic means, as established by the Action Plan agreed to at the Ministerial Conference on eGovernment, held in Manchester, in 2005;
Amendment 234 #
2009/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Calls on the Commission to come up with measures to support the e-invoice initiative in order to ensure a Europe- wide use of electronic invoices by 2020;
Amendment 240 #
2009/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Takes the view that, almost a decade after their adoption, the Directives concernstituting the legal framework for the information society's legal framework (i.e. the Data Protection Directive, Electronic Signatures Directive and, Electronic Commerce Directive) appear out of date due toweakened by the increased complexity of the online environment and the introduction of new technologies; believes that, while the legal issues arising fromof some Directives can be resolved through an incremental update, other Directives need a more fundamental revision and that the adoption of an international framework for data protection should be promoted;
Amendment 290 #
2009/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Considers that the 201520.eu agenda should aim at mainstreaming ICT for a low- carbon -economy; calls for exploitation ofing ICT technologies to enable a reduction of 1520% in CO2 emissions to be achieved in key sectors by 2020 and calls for promotion ofng responsible energy consumption, notably through the installation of smart metersenergy efficient technology in 50% of homes by 2015; points out also that the ICT sector footprint should be redushould aim to exceed by 50% by 2015the EU's 2020 targets by 2015 following the development of methodologies by the ICT4EE Forum in collaboration with international standards bodies;
Amendment 4 #
2009/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the Internet of Things is able to meet the expectations of the society and the citizens, research is needed to understand what these expectations are and where the sensitivities and concern for personal privacy and information may block applications,
Amendment 8 #
2009/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Amendment 21 #
2009/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas with all eHealth systems, the design, development and implementation of RFID-enabled systems require the direct involvement of healthcare professionals, patients and relevant committees (data protection, ethics),
Amendment 22 #
2009/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas RFID can help increase energy efficiency and reduce green house gas emissions and can offer carbon accounting on product level,
Amendment 23 #
2009/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F c (new)
Recital F c (new)
Fc. whereas RFID proved most successful when used in logistics; logistical applications (e.g. tracking and management of portable assets and equipment, tracking location of patients during clinical journey in the emergency department) have shown sound ROI,
Amendment 27 #
2009/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas lifestyle management may become an important market for RFID, only integrated solutions can deliver full benefits,
Amendment 28 #
2009/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
Gb. whereas RFID is only an enabler for many applications, which bring along an obligation to understand and prove its economic and societal benefits to clients, citizens and consumers, public and private sector should work together to ensure that new products do not create new risks and Commission Recommendation on the implementation of privacy and data protection principle in applications supported by Radio Frequency Identification is expected to help on some issues and provide legal certainty,
Amendment 33 #
2009/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas RFID enabled supply chain management systems enhance product traceability, and facilitate quality and safety monitoring; RFID can provide a technical solution for full traceability of goods and therefore can play an important role to protect against counterfeiting,
Amendment 34 #
2009/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Recital I b (new)
Ib. whereas industry standards are very important and need to move higher up the technology stack; investments in projects with good ROI will allow standards to mature and become accepted by industry; RFID standardisation needs to move out of its comfort zone of RFID as replacement for barcodes and mature both higher up the technology stack; RFID standard mandate - Joint assignment for CEN and ETSI (European Standard organisations) from February- April 2009 will contribute to more innovative products and services using RFID,
Amendment 39 #
2009/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas cooperation implies work together and share best practices on applications that will enhance economic integration to the benefit of citizens and business at the international level, highlights the need for an international forum on radio Frequency Identification and for cooperation and interoperable solutions which are essential and need to be a priority for Internet of Things,
Amendment 48 #
2009/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that the security and privacy issues should be addressed by the forthcoming standards which must define different security features to provide confidentiality, integrity, or availability services;
Amendment 53 #
2009/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that education about the potential use and clear benefits of the IoT must be carried out, as well, information to the users about the presence of RFID tags, the reading range, the kind of data contained in the devices and into the back system, and the use of those, must be clear and easily available;
Amendment 55 #
2009/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Amendment 57 #
2009/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Whereas there is a needed for sustainable, energy efficient communication standards that are security and privacy centred and are using compatible or identical protocols at different frequencies;
Amendment 59 #
2009/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Considers it is therefore important that socio-economic research and political debate on the Internet of Things go hand in hand with technological research and their advancements;
Amendment 117 #
2009/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses that new technologies are critical to simplify transportation chains, increase quality and efficiency of transportation, support the development of intelligent transport systems and facilitate green corridors and RFID can offer innovative ways of conducting business operations while enhancing customer satisfaction;
Amendment 118 #
2009/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Considers that RFID in combination with GPS can prove the quality of food products, offer more transparency, and empower consumers to find out more about a product;
Amendment 3 #
2009/2178(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Promote availability of EU-wide licenses for intellectual property rights (IPR), which have first been subject to a detailed impact assessment, taking into account the differences between content industries;
Amendment 6 #
2009/2178(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Consider, as a step towards an internal market for IPR, licenses based on the orfacilities such as sub- titling, offered by digintal languagetelevision, enabling a licensees for a work in one language to distribute it across the EU in thatgiven work to distribute it in several languages;
Amendment 10 #
2009/2178(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Maintain strong protection of IPR while facilitating legal use of works through easily available, one-stop, EU-wide licensing options, supported by transparency for industries where this is needed, supported by transparency by collective rights management societies regarding the holders of the IPR;
Amendment 25 #
2009/2178(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Review Directive 2001/29/EC to achieve greater precision with a view to ensuring the harmonisation at EU level of the legal framework for copyright protection in the information society;
Amendment 1 #
2009/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the agriculture and forestry sectors have significant potential in reducing pollution and may provide a catalyst for efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change and global warming,
Amendment 16 #
2009/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that the European Union needs development and financing policies for agriculture that guarantee safe and high-quality food;
Amendment 18 #
2009/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stresses the need to develop protection schemes for farmers facing situations caused by extreme events and encourages the development and implementation of projects such as irrigation schemes that will help combat the effects of climate change;
Amendment 25 #
2009/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Considers that, in order to deter abuse and protect the internal market and the free movement of people and goods, the checks and penalties applied should not be nationality-based, and calls on the Commission to penalise Member States where abuses are identified;
Amendment 41 #
2009/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Believes that a European Road Transport Agencythe Commission could promote such harmonised approaches to checks and take regulatory action so as to remove obstacles to the European single market;
Amendment 49 #
2009/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for this Agencye Commission to be made responsible for drawing up recommendations and European minimum standards for the training of inspection bodies and for coordinating cooperation between the inspection bodies; also considers that this Agencye Commission should contribute to improving the collection of statistical information so as to enable more meaningful analysis of the effectiveness of enforcement and promote a harmonised approach by the Member States to enforcement issues;
Amendment 54 #
2009/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Points out that in the interests of speeding up traffic flow and avoiding a proliferation of checks, the checks and penalties in case of serious infringements of the social rules in road transport can be implemented by the competent authorities, pursuant to Regulation 561/2006 and Regulation 306/2009;
Amendment 57 #
2009/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Takes the view that immobilising vehicles should be considered a measure of last resort, to be applied only where a vehicle constitutes a serious danger to road safety, and to be accompanied in all cases by a written justification;
Amendment 62 #
2009/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers that an easily understandable brochure and a website in all official languages of the European Union would be useful for undertakings and for lorry drivers; stresses that this brochure and website should give the drivers and undertakings concerned more information about the relevant social rules and the penalties applicable to infringements in the various Member States; considers that such information should also be made available to undertakings and drivers from third countries;
Amendment 76 #
2009/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to encourage and finance schemes for the construction of secure parking areas, since these are indispensable if drivers are to respect the provisions of Regulation 561/2006;
Amendment 1 #
2009/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas climate change is a global phenomenon, and its impacts are unequally distributed among the regions of the world and between the various sectors; whereas even the socio-economic aspects, costs and benefits will be different both in developing countries and more developed countries; whereas responses to climate change therefore have to integrate adaptation measures along with strategies to ensure an effective path towards sustainable development through clear and comprehensive action plans in all relevant sectors,
Amendment 14 #
2009/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to draw up an efficient urban mobility policy which will reduce traffic congestion and pollution in large urban areas through the development of public transport and co-modality and the use of intelligent transport systems;
Amendment 16 #
2009/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Regrets that the TEN-T budget for the period 2010-2013 stands at around EUR 500 million, and under these conditions it does not allow significant investment aimed at developing transport infrastructure and boosting its resistance in order to make it less vulnerable to extreme weather conditions;
Amendment 17 #
2009/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that mountainous areas in the Union will be particularly affected by climate change, with an impact on accessibility, tourism and infrastructure, which would have justified providing in the White Paper for specific action to ‘increase the resilience of mountainous areas’; suggests, therefore, that the Commission should draft Community guidelines on adaptation to climate change in mountainous areas insofar as they are particularly sensitive geographical areas like coastal and marine areas;
Amendment 22 #
2009/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to implement specific measures to protect coastal areas and the marine environment in line with the Common Maritime Policy, which embraces maritime transport, the protection of the marine environment and the administration and development of coastal areas as part of an integrated approach;
Amendment 25 #
2009/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Draws attention to the fact that the budget resources allocated to fund the measures required by climate change are inadequate;
Amendment 27 #
2009/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses in this context the great importance of initiatives at the local level to actively participate in the fight against climate change and points out the important role of exchange of information on good practices and appropriate information campaigns, in coordination with the more extensive initiatives undertaken by national authorities and by the EU. with a view to the more effective implementation of Community legislation, strategies and programmes in this area;
Amendment 28 #
2009/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to use the mid-term review of the financial framework and the assessment of the utilisation of the Structural Funds to supplement funding for green transport corridors (rail transport, freight traffic corridors, inland waterways and sea corridors) and measures contributing to reducing the transport sector’s pollution and energy consumption levels;
Amendment 35 #
2009/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the importance of research and innovation in the field of climate change, with regard to both adaptation measures and measures to reduce the factors causing climate change that have a direct application in the field of transport and energy;
Amendment 2 #
2009/2103(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the prevention and early detection of cancer would enable the funds earmarked for this sector to be used more efficiently, and having regard to the importance of improving information to citizens and providing greater access to tests and treatment,
Amendment 3 #
2009/2103(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recognises that, under Article 168 TEC, actions relating to health matters are primarily the responsibility of the Member States, but stresses the importance of establishing a Community roadmap and encourages the Commission and the Member States to take joint action and a comprehensive approach by incorporating the medical field into policy areas such as education, environment, research and social issues;
Amendment 7 #
2009/2103(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that success is also dependent on the Member States’ commitment to making the necessary efforts towards combating cancer and calls on the Commission and the Member States to take more decisive and coordinated action with a view to preventing cancer effectively;
Amendment 2 #
2009/2099(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recognizes that the challenges identified in the Communication are not new; believes, however, that a continuous dialogue and collaboration, at the regional, national and European levels, including an exchange of best practice in relation to programmes and instruments, is instrumental in establishing closer links and partnerships between the university and business communities, thus bridging possible cultural, institutional and operational barriers between them; , as well as helping towards the creation of a knowledge-based society, the development of applied research and better employment market prospects for graduates;
Amendment 8 #
2009/2099(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. stresses the disparity increasingly observed on the employment market between the qualifications of graduates and those being sought on the employment market and urges the Commission and Member States to draw up medium and long-term forecasts regarding the skills required by the employment market with a view to bringing educational syllabuses into line with economic trends ;
Amendment 14 #
2009/2099(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. stresses the need to provide more scope for stimulating and expanding job creation, a priority for the European Union, especially in this period of recession, and urges the Commission to deploy its resources and instruments to promote the development of an enterprise culture by simplifying procedures and trimming bureaucracy with a view to encouraging exchanges between universities end businesses;
Amendment 19 #
2009/2099(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses the importance of participation in lifelong learning, particularly through the development of distance learning courses specially adapted for the new technologies and courses for the over-45s, who are more vulnerable and at greater risk of social exclusion.
Amendment 5 #
2009/2096(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that the transport system must provide customers with the best possible mobility choices, combining sustainable solutions with an efficient service; notes that better integration of the various transport modes will improve the overall efficiency of the transport system;
Amendment 6 #
2009/2096(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers the development of maritime corridors and sea and rail transport as cheaper and more ecological modes of transport to be a priority;
Amendment 9 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the transport sector is an important element in the development of the European Union and its regions and cities, one which has a direct influence on the competitiveness and social cohesion of the regions and cities and thereby makes a significant contribution to achieving the European single market,
Amendment 20 #
2009/2096(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Takes the view that, in order to improve safety for all road users, urban development should take account of more sustainable urban and inter-urban mobility;
Amendment 20 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas within the transport sector road transport accounted for 71.0%, aviation for 12.2%, sea and inland waterways for 15.3% and railways for only 0.6% of total transport CO2 emissions in 2006, according to ‘EU energy and transport in figures’, in 2009,
Amendment 24 #
2009/2096(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the logistical importance of intermodal intelligent information systems and transport development; welcomes the various initiatives taken at Community level (such as SESAR, ERTMS, RIS and SafeSeaNet); calls on the Member States to step up their investment in infrastructure and intermodal intelligent transport systems, to promote the use of public transport and to introduce interoperable pricing with the issuing of multimodal tickets in order to optimise the use and interoperability of the various transport modes, to reduce energy consumption and improve safety;
Amendment 27 #
2009/2096(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Takes the view that the development of sustainable transport should take account of the needs of people with disabilities in order to boost their mobility;
Amendment 28 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the goals set in the 2001 White Paper have been attained only in part, so that the question of whetherefforts and means to reach theym should be maintained or reformulated needs to be examistrengthened,
Amendment 34 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas Parliament’s work must be consistent, particularly in areas which affect transport policy directly such as, for example, environment, social, urban- planning and mobility, employment and economic policy,
Amendment 38 #
2009/2096(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Takes the view that the development of sustainable transport should form part of the EU 2020 strategy;
Amendment 38 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the financial and economic crisis has hit the transport sector hard, a situation which should, however, be taken as an opportunity to support and promote the transport industry in a forward-looking wayway that the most sustainable modes of transport such as rail and shipping are further promoted,
Amendment 71 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is convinced that population growth, in particular in cities, will give rise to challenges for transport in terms of safety and capacity, and that the basic right to mobility and the applicability of this right are crucial in this regard; stresses that, in this context, multimodal transport chains and less polluting, collective transport, inter alia, are the way ahead for urban areas;
Amendment 75 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In the light of current and upcoming challenges faced by European cities, such as increasing congestion and pollution linked to the urbanisation trend in Europe, a strategy for the future of transport should be promoting a modal shift from modes responsible for pollution and congestion, towards more sustainable modes of transport, including soft modes (cycling and walking) in urban areas; this approach can be combined with comodality when it comes to the rest of the transport network;
Amendment 92 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that decarbonising transport is one of the main challenges of future EU transport policy and that all available, sustainable means should be used in order to achieve this, such as an energy mix, price formation measures and internalising external costs of all modes of transport, provided that the ensuing revenue is used to improve the sustainability and safety of mobility; underlines that, to this end, the priority development of financial incentives, ruling out any distortions of competition in the process, should be preferred to the imposition of sanctions;
Amendment 148 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Finds that transport plays an essential role in completing the European Single Market and the freedom of movement of people and goods, and that regulated market opening should be achieved, primarily in rail transport; this complete market opening should be accompanienefit consumers and be accompanied by a long-term planning for investment for the infrastructure, by a strengthening of the technical interoperability and by other measures aimed at avoiding distortions of competition, inter alia in the social, fiscal and environmental fields;
Amendment 172 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines that transport impacts on social, health and security policy and that, in the context of creating a single transport area, employment conditions and education and training must be harmonised and improved; stresses that the creation of, inter alia, a European system for accreditation and the European accreditation of national training centres and the creation of EU centres of excellence in the relevant Member States can contribute to promoting the quality of training and the status of transport sector employees, as well as to the mutual recognition of training courses;
Amendment 192 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Is of the view that technical interoperability, European certification and mutual recognition are essential elements of an effectively functioning single market, and that the enforcement of these should figure more prominently in the tasks of the various agencies, recalls that the financing of technical and operational interoperability has to figure among the budget priorities of the EU;
Amendment 223 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Emphasises that intelligent systems in transport organisation, such as Galileo and ITS, need support in terms of research as well as in their application, since they lead to considerable environmental improvements due to a reduction in exhaust gases and traffic noise, improve safety by creating solutions to infrastructuretraffic bottlenecks and, not least, result in increased energy independence;
Amendment 260 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Emphasises that an efficient transport policy requires adequate funding, and that a transport fund might be created using, inter alia, existing funds in the EU budget, part of the structural and cohesion policy funds and PPPs or other financial instruments; such a fund should be used to improve infrastructure, support research and promote the implementation of intelligent transport systems and should be guided by award criteria which take account of environmental, social and security efficiency as well as social, economic and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 262 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. The fund should also address increasing urban mobility challenges faced by cities (pollution, congestion, ageing society, etc.). In this context, a consequent share of the resources of the fund should be allocated to the financing of urban mobility specifically;
Amendment 270 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Points out that, given the importance of the railway transport development for social and economic development and taking into account the high population density in the EU, it is highly important for Europe to develop rail and naval transport; underlines the importance of the development of railway infrastructure, its modernisation and equipment with ERTMS systems, the development of railway corridors for merchandise and high speed railways to connect all capitals and big cities of the Member States;
Amendment 282 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Is convinced that the definition of a European core network within the overall TEN network should be evaluated according to criteria of sustainable development at European and also regional level, andregional, but also local level, since the international accessibility of transport networks also relies on cities; considers that multimodal platforms remain an essential element of infrastructural supply, since they enable effective interconnections between different modes of transport;
Amendment 300 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Underlines the necessity to develop the naval transport and to ensure the comodality of inland and maritime ports and therefore asks the Commission to come up with an EU strategy for the development of waterway transport, taking into account that the Danube together with the Rhine shortens with its over 4 000-km long course the distance between the North Sea and the Black Sea and taking into account that the EU has the world’s largest maritime territory, 1 200 ports and 43 011 km of navigable inland waterways;
Amendment 309 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 introductory part
Paragraph 20 introductory part
20. Calls for compliance with clearer, more measurable targets by 2020 , and therefore proposes the following:
Amendment 332 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 - indent 3
Paragraph 20 - indent 3
- a 20% reduction in CO2 exhaust emissions from road traffic compared with 20105, to be achieved through suitable innovations and avoiding unladen journeys,
Amendment 342 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 - indent 4
Paragraph 20 - indent 4
- a 20% reductionincrease of the energy efficiency in the electricity used by rail vehicles compared with 2010,
Amendment 353 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 - indent 5
Paragraph 20 - indent 5
- starting from 201120, fitting an ERTMS- compatible system to all new railway rolling stock and link lines,
Amendment 10 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas on 1 January 2007, the date on which Romania and Bulgaria joined the Union, the EU acquired direct access to the Black Sea, an area of significant geo-strategic importance as a result of its proximity to the Caspian Sea and to strategic partners of the EU, such as Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and Georgia,
Amendment 14 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that the EU’'s maritime policy should take account of the fact that the maritime industry faces competition not only within the Community but above all globally; emphasises, too, the importance of the growth of the maritime transport, as part of the wider transport sector, both within and outside the European Union;
Amendment 76 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Underlines the importance of establishing, in all coastal Member States, European emergency response centres for maritime accidents;
Amendment 79 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on Member States and ship owners to seek to be placed as high as possible on the Paris MOU ‘white list’; calls on Slovakia, in particular, to make an extra effort in this regard;
Amendment 40 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Manufacturers should have flexibility to decide how to meet their targets under this Regulation and should be allowed to average emissions over their new vehicle fleet rather than having to respect CO2 targets for each individual vehicle. Manufacturers should therefore be required to ensure that the average specific emission for all the new light commercial vehicles registered in the Community for which they are responsible does not exceed the average of the emissions targets for those vehicles. This requirement should be phased in between 20145 and 20168 in order to facilitate its introduction. This is consistent with the lead times given and the duration of the phase-in period set in Regulation 443/2009.
Amendment 42 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Manufacturers should have flexibility to decide how to meet their targets under this Regulation and should be allowed to average emissions over their new vehicle fleet rather than having to respect CO2 targets for each individual vehicle. Manufacturers should therefore be required to ensure that the average specific emission for all the new light commercial vehicles registered in the Community for which they are responsible does not exceed the average of the emissions targets for those vehicles. This requirement should be phased in between 20145 and 20168 in order to facilitate its introduction. This is consistent with the lead times given and the duration of the phase-in period set in Regulation 443/2009.
Amendment 45 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Manufacturers’ compliance with the targets under this Regulation should be assessed at the Community level. Manufacturers whose average specific emissions of CO2 exceed those permitted under this Regulation should pay an excess emissions premium with respect to each calendar year from 1 January 20145. The premium should be modulated as a function of the extent to which manufacturers fail to comply with their target. In order to ensure consistency, the premium mechanism should be similar to the one set in Regulation (EC) No 443/2009. The amounts of the excess emissions premium should be considered as revenue in the General Budget of the European Union.
Amendment 48 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Manufacturers' compliance with the targets under this Regulation should be assessed at the Community level. Manufacturers whose average specific emissions of CO2 exceed those permitted under this Regulation should pay an excess emissions premium with respect to each calendar year from 1 January 20145. The premium should be modulated as a function of the extent to which manufacturers fail to comply with their target. In order to ensure consistency, the premium mechanism should be similar to the one set in Regulation (EC) No 443/2009. The amounts of the excess emissions premium should be considered as revenue in the General Budget of the European Union.
Amendment 64 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. From 20203, this Regulation sets a target of 13540 g CO2/km for the average emissions of new light commercial vehicles registered in the Community.
Amendment 69 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(g a) ‘footprint’ means the track width multiplied by the wheelbase as stated in the certificate of conformity and defined in sections 2.1 and 2.3 of Annex I to Directive 2007/46/EC.
Amendment 70 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. From 20203, this Regulation sets a target of 13540 g CO2/km for the average emissions of new light commercial vehicles registered in the Community.
Amendment 75 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
For the calendar year commencing 1 January 20145 and each subsequent calendar year, each manufacturer of light commercial vehicles shall ensure that its average specific emissions of CO2 do not exceed its specific emissions target determined in accordance with Annex I or, where a manufacturer is granted a derogation under Article 10, in accordance with that derogation.
Amendment 84 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – indents 1, 2 and 3
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – indents 1, 2 and 3
– 750% in 20145, – 860% in 20156, – 75% in 2017 – 100% from 20168 onwards.
Amendment 90 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) ‘footprint’ means the track width multiplied by the wheelbase as stated in the certificate of conformity and defined in sections 2.1 and 2.3 of Annex I to Directive 2007/46/EC.
Amendment 90 #
Amendment 93 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – introductory part – indents 1, 2 and 3
Article 5 – introductory part – indents 1, 2 and 3
1. In calculating the average specific emissions of CO2, each new light commercial vehicle with specific emissions of CO2 of less than 50 g CO2/km shall be counted as: – 2,5 light commercial vehicles in 20143,5 light commercial vehicles in 2015, – 2,5 light commercial vehicles in 2016, – 2 light commercial vehicles in 2017, – 1,5 light commercial vehicles in 20158, – 1 light commercial vehicle from 20169.
Amendment 96 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States may make provisions for financial incentives that apply to vehicles in series production which comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures. Those incentives shall be valid for all new vehicles offered for sale on the market of a Member State which comply at least with the emission limit values set out in Annex I in advance of the dates set out in Annex I and they shall cease on those dates.
Amendment 97 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Member States may grant financial incentives for the retrofitting of in-use vehicles and for scrapping vehicles which do not comply with this Regulation.
Amendment 98 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. For each type of vehicle, the financial incentives referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not exceed the additional cost of the technical devices introduced to ensure compliance with the emission limits specified in Annex I, including the cost of installation in the vehicle.
Amendment 99 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 d (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. The Commission shall be informed in sufficient time of plans to institute or change the financial incentives referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2.
Amendment 102 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – first paragraph
Article 4 – first paragraph
For the calendar year commencing 1 January 20145 and each subsequent calendar year, each manufacturer of light commercial vehicles shall ensure that its average specific emissions of CO2 do not exceed its specific emissions target determined in accordance with Annex I or, where a manufacturer is granted a derogation under Article 10, in accordance with that derogation.
Amendment 104 #
Amendment 105 #
Amendment 106 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – second paragraph – indent 2 a (new)
Article 4 – second paragraph – indent 2 a (new)
– 75% in 2017,
Amendment 107 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – second paragraph – indent 3
Article 4 – second paragraph – indent 3
– 100% from 20168 onwards.
Amendment 109 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. As of 1 January 2014, the monitoring shall be extended to completed vehicles.
Amendment 110 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – title
Article 5 – title
Super-credits Super-credits and financial incentives
Amendment 112 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. In respect of the period 1 January 20145 and every calendar year thereafter, the Commission shall impose an excess emissions premium on a manufacturer or pool manager, as appropriate, where a manufacturer’s average specific emissions of CO2 exceed its specific emissions target.
Amendment 114 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5
Article 5
1. In calculating the average specific emissions of CO2, each new light commercial vehicle with specific emissions of CO2 of less than 50 g CO2/km shall be counted as: – 23,5 light commercial vehicles in 20145, – 12,5 light commercial vehicles in 20156, – 12 light commercial vehicle froms in 2017, – 1,5 light commercial vehicles in 20168.
Amendment 115 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States may make provision for financial incentives that apply to vehicles in series production which comply with this Regulation and its implementing measures. Those incentives shall be valid for all new vehicles offered for sale on the market of a Member State which comply at least with the emission limit values in Annex I in advance of the dates set out in Annex I and they shall cease on those dates.
Amendment 116 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point i
(a) From 20145 until 20189 (i) For excess emissions of more than 3 g CO2/km: ((Excess emissions – 3) × €12095 + 45 €) × number of new light commercial vehicles.
Amendment 117 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Member States may grant financial incentives for the retrofitting of in-use vehicles and for scrapping vehicles which do not comply with the Regulation.
Amendment 118 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. For each type of vehicle, the financial incentives referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not exceed the additional cost of the technical devices introduced to ensure compliance with the emission limits specified in Annex I, including the cost of installation on the vehicle.
Amendment 119 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 d (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 d (new)
Amendment 124 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) From 201920: (Excess emissions × €12095) × number of new light commercial vehicles.
Amendment 129 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. The amounts of the excess emissions premium shall be considered as revenue for the general budget of the European Union and shall be used solely to finance projects in areas such as infrastructure development and innovative engine technologies aimed at lowering the negative impacts of transport on the environment.
Amendment 132 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) is part of a group of connected manufacturers that is responsible in total for fewer than 2230 000 new light commercial vehicles registered in the Community per calendar year; or
Amendment 133 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) a target which is a 25% reduction in the average specific emissions of CO2 in 2012 or, where a single application is made in respect of a number of connected undertakings, a 25% reduction in the average of those undertakings’ average specific emissions of CO2 in 2012.
Amendment 135 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Upon application by a supplier or a manufacturer, CO2 savings achieved through the use of innovative technologies shall be considered. The total contribution of those technologies to reducing the specific emissions target of a manufacturer may be up to 710 g CO2/km.
Amendment 136 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The Commission shall by 31 December 2012, adopt detailed provisions for a procedure to approve such innovative technologies in accordance with the regulatory procedure referred to in Article 13(2). Those detailed provisions shall be in accordance with the provisions established in Article 12(2) of Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 and be based on the following criteria for innovative technologies:
Amendment 138 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
By 31 October 2016, and every three years thereafter, measures shall be adopted to amend Annex I to adjust the figure M0, referred to therein, to the average mass of new light commercial vehicles registered in the previous three calendar years.
Amendment 144 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. As of 1 January 2014 the monitoring shall be extended to completed vehicles.
Amendment 146 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
– subject to confirmation of its feasibility on the basis of updated impact assessment results, the modalities for reaching, by the year 20203, a long-term target of 13540 g CO2/km in a cost-effective manner; and
Amendment 149 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. In respect of the period 1 January 20145 and every calendar year thereafter, the Commission shall impose an excess emissions premium on a manufacturer or pool manager, as appropriate, where a manufacturer's average specific emissions of CO2 exceed its specific emissions target.
Amendment 154 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) From 20145 until 20189
Amendment 157 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a – point (i)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a – point (i)
(i) For excess emissions of more than 3 g CO2/km: ((Excess emissions – 3) × €12095 + 45 €) × number of new light commercial vehicles.
Amendment 158 #
Amendment 158 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7
Article 12 – paragraph 7
7. TBy 2011 the Commission shall by 2015 review the method of determining the specificset up procedure to obtain representative values of CO2 emissions of CO2and mass of completed vehicles in paragraph 7 of Part B of Annex II and, if appropriate, submit a proposal to the European Parliament and to the Council to amend Annex IIfor monitoring purposes.
Amendment 160 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
(Excess emissions × €12095) × number of new light commercial vehicles.
Amendment 160 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) From 2014 to 20175:
Amendment 162 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
Amendment 165 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. The amounts of the excess emissions premium shall be considered as revenue for the general budget of the European Union and shall be used solely to finance projects in areas such as infrastructure development and innovation of engine technologies aimed at lowering the negative impacts of transport on the environment.
Amendment 166 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – paragraph A – point 3 – subpoint d – subpoint ii
Annex 2 – paragraph A – point 3 – subpoint d – subpoint ii
(ii) the specific emissions of CO2 and the share of emissions reduction as a result of innovative technologies in accordance with Article 11;
Amendment 167 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – paragraph B – point 7
Annex 2 – paragraph B – point 7
Amendment 169 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) is part of a group of connected manufacturers that is responsible in total for fewer than 2230 000 new light commercial vehicles registered in the CommunityUnion per calendar year; or
Amendment 170 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) a target which is a 25% reduction on the average specific emissions of CO2 in 2012 or, where a single application is made in respect of a number of connected undertakings, a 25% reduction on the average of those undertakings’ average specific emissions of CO2 in 2012.
Amendment 172 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Upon application by a supplier or a manufacturer, CO2 savings achieved through the use of innovative technologies shall be considered. The total contribution of those technologies to reducing the specific emissions target of a manufacturer may be up to 710 g CO2/km.
Amendment 176 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – first subparagraph
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – first subparagraph
2. The Commission shall by 31 December 2012, adopt detailed provisions for a procedure to approve such innovative technologies in accordance with the regulatory procedure referred to in Article 13(2). Those detailed provisions shall be in accordance with the provisions established according Article 12, paragraph 2, of the Regulation (EC) 443/2009 and be based on the following criteria for innovative technologies:
Amendment 194 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
– subject to confirmation of its feasibility on the basis of updated impact assessment results, the modalities for reaching, by the year 20203, a long-term target of 13540 g CO2/km in a cost-effective manner; and
Amendment 231 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7
Article 12 – paragraph 7
7. TBy 2011 the Commission shall by 2015 review the method of determining the specificset up procedure to obtain representative values of CO2 emissions of CO2and mass of completed vehicles in paragraph 7 of Part B of Annex II and, if appropriate, submit a proposal to the European Parliament and to the Council to amend Annex IIfor monitoring purposes.
Amendment 238 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 1 – point a – introductory part
Annex I – point 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) From 2014 to 20175:
Amendment 239 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 1 – point b
Annex I – point 1 – point b
Amendment 249 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point d – point ii
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point d – point ii
(ii) the specific emissions of CO2 and the share of emissions reduction as a result of innovative technologies in accordance with Article 11;
Amendment 250 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 7
Annex II – part B – point 7
Amendment 86 #
2009/0170(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – introductory phase – point 1 – letter (a)
Article 2 – introductory phase – point 1 – letter (a)
except when the injuries are from natural causes, or self-inflicted or inflicted by other persons, or when the injuries are to stowaways hiding outside the areas normally available to the passengers and crew; or
Amendment 101 #
2009/0170(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The safety investigation authorities shall protect the anonymity of those involved in an accident or incident.
Amendment 115 #
2009/0170(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory phrase
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory phrase
1. Safety investigation authorities of the Member States shall invite EASA to be represented and to participate in the role of observer, within the scope of its competence:
Amendment 116 #
2009/0170(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory phrase
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory phrase
2. The rights of EASA referred to in paragraph 1, shall confer entitlement to participate, in the role of observer in all aspects of the investigation, under the control of the investigator-in-charge, and in particular to:
Amendment 152 #
2009/0170(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. Community airlines and airlines departing from an airport located in the territory of a Member State to which the Treaty applies, shall implement procedures allowing to produce a list of all the persons on board an aircraft within onehalf an hour of the notification of the occurrence of an accident to this aircraft.
Amendment 158 #
2009/0170(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3
Article 22 – paragraph 3
3. The list shall not be publicly available before all families of the passengers have been informed by the relevant authorities and their agreement has been obtained. Member States may decide to keep the list confidential.
Amendment 41 #
2009/0169(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 4
4. The implementation phase shall last for a minimum of five years. During the implementation phase at least three calls for proposals shall be published with a view to funding projects which address the objectives of the BONUS-169. These calls shall be targeted at multi-partner and trans- national projects, and include research, technological development, training and dissemination activities. Projects shall be selected according to the principles of equal treatment, transparency, independent evaluation, co-financing, no-profit, and financing not cumulated with other CommunityUnion sources, as well as the principle of non- retroactivity.
Amendment 42 #
2009/0169(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Small and medium-sized enterprises should receive a minimum allocation of funds (e.g. 15% of the total amount of the Programme) in the open calls published under BONUS.
Amendment 5 #
2009/0110(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) In the interests of clarity, Annex I to Decision No 1692/96/EC should be replaced with a new Annex containing the maps concerning all of the 27 Member States of the European Union. In this respect, the maps relating to the 10 Member States listed in the 2003 Act of Accession in Annex I to the Decision should be added to the existing maps relating to the 15 countries thatStates which were Members of the European Union before the 2004 enlargement of 1 May 2004, and the 2010 target date for the plan should be replaced by 2020. This amendment was provided for in Article 1(15) of Decision No 884/. Furthermore, Decision No 1692/96/EC should be amended, in accordance with Article 1(15) of Decision No 884/2004/EC, so that the date 2010 is replaced by the date 2020 as concerns the target date for the plan with respect to the Member States which acceded to the Union on 1 May 2004/EC and it must be madeon 1 January 2007.
Amendment 6 #
2009/0110(COD)
BULGARIA/ROMANIA BLACK SEA
Amendment 46 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) However, under the current measures regarding the security of gas supply that have been taken at Community level, Member States still enjoy a large margin of discretion as to the choice of measures. Where the security of supply of a Member State is threatened, there is a clear risk that measures developed unilaterally by that Member State may jeopardise the proper functioning of the internal gas market. Recent experience has demonstrated the reality of that risk. To allow the internal gas market to function even in the face of a shortage of supply, it is therefore necessary to provide for a more coordinated response to supply crises, bothespecially concerning preventive action such as the reduction of consumption and the integration and connection of renewable energy sources with the power grid, and the reaction to concrete disruptions of supply.
Amendment 49 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) GThe diversification of gas routes and sources for the Community should supportis essential for strengthening the security of supply of the Community as a whole and its Member States individually. Security of supply will depend in the future on the increase in energy efficiency, the evolution of the fuel mix, the development of production in the Community and in third countries supplying the Community, investments in storage facilities and in routesthe diversification of routes and sources of supply within and outside the Community, including Liquefied Natural Gas facilities.
Amendment 58 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Sufficient gas infrastructure within a Member State and across the Community is essential for tackling supply interruptions. Common minimum criteria on security of gas supply should ensure a level playing field for security of gas supply and should create significant incentives to build the necessary infrastructure and to improve the level of preparedness in case of crisis. Demand side measures such as fuel switching may have a valuable role to play in ensuring energy security where they can be applied quickly and reduce demand appreciably to react to a supply disruption. Efficient energy use (such as improved energy efficiency for buildings and industrial consumers) should be a permanent priority, as a demand-side measure.
Amendment 64 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Investments in new gas infrastructure should be strongly promoted. They should enhance the security of gas supply while ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market in natural gas. Facilitating the integration of gas from renewable energy sources into the gas network infrastructure should be a permanent concern. Where an infrastructure investment is of cross-border nature the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators established by Regulation (EC) No .../… of the European Parliament and of the Council ("ACER") and the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas ("ENTSO-G") should be closely involved in order to take better account of the cross-border implications.
Amendment 65 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Different sources of Community funding are available to support Member States to finance the necessary investment in indigenous production and, infrastructure and energy efficiency measures at regional and local level, notably loans and guarantees from the European Investment Bank or funding from regional, structural or cohesion funds. The European Investment Bank as well as the Community external instruments such as ENPI, IPA and DCI can also finance actions in third countries in order to improve security of energy supply.
Amendment 91 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) To strengthen thehe Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provides for the strengthening of solidarity between Member States in the case of a Community Emergency and in particular to support Member States which are exposed to less favourable geographical or geological conditions, Member States should devise specific measures to exercise solidarity, including measures such as commercial agreements between natural gas undertakings, compensation mechanisms, increased gas exports or increased releases from storages. Solidarity measures may be particularly appropriate between Member States for which the Commission recommends the establishment of joint preventive actions plans or emergency plans at regional level.
Amendment 120 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 1
Article 2 – point 1
(1) "protected customers" means all household customers already connected to a gas distribution network, and, if the Member State concerned so decides, can also include smchools, hospitalls and medium-sizedother establishments providing emergency services or public-sector medical, social and educational services, as well as enterprises, schools and hospitalsupplying basic food necessities to the public, provided that they are already connected to a gas distribution network;
Amendment 152 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. To reduce the impact of potential crises triggered by the disruption of gas deliveries, the Member States shall develop a common strategy for ensuring the diversification of energy sources and gas delivery routes and supply sources.
Amendment 310 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. The Competent Authority shall ensure that conditions for supplies to protected customers are established without prejudice to the proper functioning of the internal gas market and at a price respecting the market value of the commodity. Nevertheless, in crisis situations, Member States may take measures to prevent excessive increases in gas prices for protected consumers.
Amendment 50 #
2009/0106(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes a common framework for the notification to the Commission of data and information both on investment projects implemented within the European Union and on those implemented by European companies in third countries, in energy infrastructure in the oil, natural gas, electricity and bio- fuel sectors, and on investment projects related to carbon dioxide produced by these sectors.
Amendment 56 #
2009/0106(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 2 – point c a (new)
Article 2 – point 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) renovating and dispatching for natural gas and crude oil pipeline systems, building real time data acquisition and control systems, constructing and implementing systems for increasing the security of natural gas supply;
Amendment 57 #
2009/0106(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 2 – point c b (new)
Article 2 – point 2 – point c b (new)
(cb) developing new interconnections with energy transport systems between the European Union and neighbouring countries;
Amendment 76 #
2009/0106(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. While keeping the collection and reporting burden proportionate, Member States or the entity they delegate this task to shall compile all data and information specified in this Regulation from the beginning of 20101 and from then onwards every two years.
Amendment 78 #
2009/0106(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
They shall notify the aggregated data and relevant project information to the Commission in 20101, that year being the first reporting year, and from then onwards every two years.
Amendment 112 #
2009/0106(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – point 1 – point 1.2 – last paragraph
Annex – point 1 – point 1.2 – last paragraph
These projects also include investment projects in the fields of renovating and dispatching for petroleum product pipelines, the implementation of real time data acquisition and control systems and the construction and implementation of systems for increasing the security of petroleum product supply. Pipelines for military purposes and those supplying plants outside the scope of point 1.1 are excluded.
Amendment 114 #
2009/0106(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – point 1 – point 1.3 – last paragraph
Annex – point 1 – point 1.3 – last paragraph
These projects also include investment projects in the fields of dispatching for crude oil and petroleum product storage facilities and real time data acquisition and control systems. Tanks intended for military purposes and those supplying plants outside the scope of point 1.1 are excluded.
Amendment 118 #
2009/0106(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – point 2 – point 2.1 – last paragraph a (new)
Annex – point 2 – point 2.1 – last paragraph a (new)
These projects also include investment projects in the fields of renovating and dispatching for gas pipelines, the implementation of real time data acquisition and control systems and systems for increasing the security of gas supply.
Amendment 120 #
2009/0106(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – point 2 – point 2.3 – last paragraph
Annex – point 2 – point 2.3 – last paragraph
These projects also include investment projects in the fields of dispatching for gas storage facilities and real time data acquisition and control systems. Gas pipelines, terminals and installations for military purposes and those supplying chemical plants which do not produce energy products, or which produce them only as by-products, are excluded.
Amendment 134 #
2009/0106(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – point 5 – point 5.2 – last paragraph
Annex – point 5 – point 5.2 – last paragraph
This section also applies to projects for the geological storage of carbon dioxide provided for in the Regulation establishing a programme to aid economic recovery by granting Community financial assistance to projects in the field of energy. Storage installations intended for research and technological development are excluded.
Amendment 135 #
2009/0106(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – point 5 – point 5.2 – last paragraph
Annex – point 5 – point 5.2 – last paragraph
These projects also include investment projects in the fields of dispatching for carbon dioxide storage facilities and real time data acquisition and control systems. Storage installations intended for research and technological development are excluded.
Amendment 35 #
2009/0070(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) full, free and open access to information produced by GMES services and data collected through GMES infrastructure, subject to relevant security restrictions;
Amendment 6 #
2009/0010(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) At the same time it is clear that the long-term strength and sustainability of the European economy depends on reshaping it to face the demands of energy security and th, the need to increase eneergy efficiency and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Increasing concerns about securing reliable gas supplies reinforce this conclusion.
Amendment 12 #
2009/0010(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Since the current economic, energy and financial crisis has demonstrated the fragility of our energy choices, more incentives to invest in energy efficiency could help stimulate the economy and create new job opportunities.
Amendment 14 #
2009/0010(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) To have a tangible and substantial impact, this investment should be focussed on a few specific sectors. These should be sectors in which: (a) the action will make a clear contribution to the objectives of security of energy supply, energy efficiency and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; (b) there exist large, mature projects capable of making efficient and effective use of significant amounts of financial assistance and of catalysing significant amounts of investment from other sources, including the European Investment Bank; and (c) action at European level can add value. The sectors of gas and electricity interconnections; offshore wind energy; and other renewable sources; energy efficiency actions and carbon capture and storage fulfil these criteria.
Amendment 17 #
2009/0010(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 – point c a (new)
Recital 6 – point c a (new)
(ca) the action will contribute to increased energy efficiency and reduced primary energy consumption;
Amendment 18 #
2009/0010(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 – point c b (new)
Recital 6 – point c b (new)
(cb) the action will result in short, medium and long-term job creation.
Amendment 22 #
2009/0010(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a
Recital 8 a
(8a) Among the energy infrastructure projects, it is necessary to select projects that are important to the operation of the internal energy market, to the security of energy supply, to increased energy efficiency and reduced primary energy consumption and which also contribute to the recovery of the economy.
Amendment 24 #
2009/0010(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In the cases of carbon capture and storage and offshore wind energy, this Regulation builds onrenewable sources of energy, this Regulation builds on the Directives 2009/.../EC of the European Parliament and the Council on the promotion of energy from renewable sources, and on the energy performance of buildings and the Strategic Energy Technology Plan for Europe, which called for a join andt strategic plan for energy research and innovation efforts in alignment with EU energy policy goals, while committing towards the establishment of six European Industrial Initiatives, and in particular in these two areas. The European Council at its meeting on 16 October 2008 calout of which three (the largest wind turbines, with offshore wind as the lead on the Commission to significantly accelerate the implementation of the Technology Plan. This Programme initiates the funding for Carbon Capture and Storage and offshore wind without prejudice to the future setting up of the six industrial initiatives on energy demonstration projects as outapplication; large-scale Photovoltaic (PV) and Concentrated Solar Power; and a single, smart European electricity grid able to accommodate the very substantial integration of renewable and decentralinsed by the Strategic Energy Technology Plan for Europeenergy sources) are directly or indirectly linked to this specific area.
Amendment 42 #
2009/0010(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation establishes a financing instrument, the European Energy Programme for Recovery, hereinafter referred to as 'the EEPR', for the development of projects in the field of energy in the Community that contribute to economic recovery, the security of energy supply, energy efficiency and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Amendment 43 #
2009/0010(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
It establishes sub-programmes to advance those objectives in the fields of: (a) gas and electricity interconnections; (b) offshore wind energy; and (c) carbon capture and storage. (ca) energy efficiency, especially energy efficiency in buildings, and (cb) innovative technologies
Amendment 60 #
2009/0010(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) projects for carbon capture and storage: EUR 1,2750 million.
Amendment 61 #
2009/0010(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) energy efficiency, including energy efficiency in buildings: 500 million.
Amendment 76 #
2009/0010(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Financial assistance under the EEPR (hereinafter referred to as 'EEPR assistance') for gas and electricity interconnection projects shall be awarded to actions that contribute to growth in energy efficiency, including in buildings, or that realise the projects in the Annex, Part A, or parts thereof.
Amendment 77 #
2009/0010(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Proposals shall be eligible for EEPR assistance only if they implement the projects relating to energy efficiency, including energy efficiency in buildings, or are projects listed in the Annex, Part A and do not exceed the maximum amount of EERP assistance laid down there.
Amendment 84 #
2009/0010(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
(ha) the potential for improving energy efficiency and reducing primary energy consumption in the buildings sector and elsewhere.
Amendment 94 #
2009/0010(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4
Article 18 – paragraph 4
4. EEPR assistance shall be granted to no more than 5 projects. Funding shall not exceed EUR 2150 million per project.
Amendment 120 #
2009/0010(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21
Article 21
EEPR assistance shall contribute to the cost of those elements of the investment phase of the project that are only attributable to carbon capture and storage, taking account of possible operating benefits. It shall not exceed 850% of total eligible investment costs.
Amendment 10 #
2008/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Notes that carbon emissions from road transport amount to 72% of total emissions in the transport sector, and Europe must respond to the challenges posed by climate change;
Amendment 11 #
2008/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission communication on greening transport as a first tentative partial step towards a more comprehensive approach making for environment-friendlier transport in its many and varied modes; , as well as recognition of the importance and necessity of making transport more efficient in the context of combating climate change;
Amendment 17 #
2008/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that, as well as having positive effects and being indispensable for the European Union's economic development and economic and social cohesion, mobility also entails adverse consequences for the natural environment and for people, and therefore maintains that European transport policy – without disregarding the legitimate interests of individuals and industry where mobility is concerned – should continue to aim for greening so as to cancel out, or at any rate reduce, the harmful effects of transport;
Amendment 35 #
2008/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission, therefore, where every mode of transport is concerned, to provide for the measures and instruments required to make transport greener, taking into account the measures already implemented in the various transport sectors; with reference to those proposals, to conduct scientifically sound assessments of the impact of the individual measures and their competition implications in terms of modes, as well as their impact on the costs of mobility and competitiveness; and, proceeding from that basis, to submit a master plan for the greening of transport, together with specific legislative proposals;
Amendment 62 #
2008/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Deplores the fact that the Commission has not so much as attempted in its communication to gauge, assess, and describe the impact that its proposed method for internalising external costs might have on competition among the various modes of transport, and on the costs of mobility and competitiveness;
Amendment 9 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas any European energy policy must pursue three main objectives in an integral and concomitant manner, namely security of supply and solidarity among Member States, limitation of climate change, and adaptation to it combined with economic growth,
Amendment 55 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on Member States, in the light of the growing risks which the EU is the growing risks which the EU is running in terms of energy security, running in terms of energy security, to speak with a single voice; notes to speak with a single voice; notes that their current practices are that their current practices are anything but geared to this anything but geared to this aspiration; considers it imperative, aspiration; considers it imperative, in the interests both of solidarity in the interests both of solidarity and of the effectiveness of and of the effectiveness of negotiations with a view to negotiations with a view to determining the international determining the international regulatory framework, for Member regulatory framework, for Member States to draw up a European States to draw up a European energy policy in accordance with energy policy in accordance with their competences: international their competences: international relations, energy efficiency, relations, energy efficiency, combating climate change, combating climate change, regulation of the internal market, negotiation of international treaties, forward studies and dialogue with producers, and energy research and diversification of energy supplies;
Amendment 67 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Recalls the Member States' commitments made in signing the Treaty of Lisbon to combating climate change and to practising solidarity in times of energy crisis;
Amendment 102 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Expresses its support for the Nabucco project to diversify sources of supply; is concerned, however, about the progress of the project and the risks to sources of supply for the gas pipeline; calls on the Commission and the Member States concerned to take the necessary measures to ensure that this project is implemented as a matter of urgency;
Amendment 144 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that gas pipelines and undersea oil pipelines are only constructed following an environmental impact assessment of the project;
Amendment 153 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to provide the necessary instruments for the development of the energy grid in such a way as to ensure access to energy transport infrastructures for producers of renewable energies;
Amendment 186 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Advocates an approach geared to conciliation in the dialogue with Russia, which supplies 42% of the EU's gas, as well as 100% of the gas imported by Poland, Finland and the Baltic States; notes that relations between the EU and Russia are based on interdependence and that, in the continuation of the negotiations, the EU should refrain from demanding ratification of the Energy Charter, while reminding the Russian authorities of their endorsement of the principles of the Charter; hopes, by way of example, that the Nabucco gas pipeline project will be carried out in cooperation with Russia in order to avoid competition between twosuch a way that the EU can benefit from the diversification of gas pipesupplines and to be able ultimately to transmit gas from Russia,, from Russia but also from Iran orand the Caspian Searegion;
Amendment 198 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Stresses the geopolitical importance of the Black Sea region for the EU's energy security and for the diversification of its energy supplies;
Amendment 237 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls for more efficient use of oil, particularly in the field of transport, which is the main sector in which this fuel is used; calls for the adoption of very ambitious medium-term objectives (for 2020) for vehicle consumptionenergy efficiency, while encouraging Member States to rethink their policies on goods and individual passenger transport, particularly in urban areas;
Amendment 251 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop specific instruments and programmes for the financing of measures to improve energy efficiency (in transport, buildings, products, etc);
Amendment 254 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on the Commission and Member States to revolutionise relations between agriculture and energy by means of a solar plan designed to equip the roofs of agricultural installations with solar panels or to provide local incentives for the use of used oils and production of biofuels, while ensuring an appropriate balance between energy crops and food crops;
Amendment 268 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Recalls that coal remains an element in the EU's supplies and an alternative to oil and gas; stresses, however, that the major disadvantage of coal lies in its very high rate of carbon dioxide emissions; calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop specific instruments and programmes for the financing of measures to improve energy efficiency and reduce pollution from carbon-based plants;
Amendment 281 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. . Endorses the Commission's analysis that it is urgent for Member States which have opted for nuclear, or which do so in future, to take the necessary investment decisions and that the EU should continue to provide a regulatory framework for its safe use;
Amendment 322 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to invest in modernising the developing the energy grid and in producing renewable energies, so as to ensure the diversification of energy supplies;
Amendment 323 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 b (new)
Paragraph 39 b (new)
39b. Calls on the Commission and the Member State to develop specific instruments and programmes for the promotion and financing of research projects for improving energy efficiency and producing renewable energies;
Amendment 17 #
2008/2218(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that with Romania's and Bulgaria's accession the EU now borders on the Black Sea, a region of major geostrategic importance for it in view of the vicinity of the Caspian Sea region, the latter being rich in hydrocarbons; believes that the future development of the TEN-T should include rapid and secure transport links between the North Sea and the Black Sea, both via the Danube and by rail;
Amendment 18 #
2008/2218(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Considers that, with a view to integrating transport in the EU with that of the neighbouring countries, the extension of the TEN-T should include road, rail and air links with all the Union's neighbours, especially with their capitals; believes that special attention should be paid to transport links with Moldova and Turkey;
Amendment 37 #
2008/2218(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that, in view of demographic trends in the EU, one of the future priorities for the TEN-T should be the creation of high-speed rail links, especially for passenger trains; shares the view that high-speed trains should link Europe's major capitals and connect the EU with its neighbours; believes, in this connection, that the extension of priority projects 6 and 17 from Bratislava and Budapest to Bucharest and ConstanŃa should be part of the first extension of the list of priority projects adopted in 2004;
Amendment 89 #
2008/2218(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Stresses that, especially in the present context of economic crisis, the development of the TEN-T and the integration of transport in the EU with that of the neighbouring countries is the most reliable means of ensuring both the long-term sustainability of the internal market and economic and social cohesion in the Union;
Amendment 97 #
2008/2218(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that more research and development is needed on best and worsmost efficient practice in transport infrastructure financing and its consequencespositive impact on competitiveness and employment, including PPP-experiences in this regard, as has been started already in current Commission studies;
Amendment 32 #
2008/2217(INI)
Draft report
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Proposes the adoption of a European Urban Mobility Charter encompassing urban public transport service quality, to which local and regional authorities could subscribe on a voluntary basis;
Amendment 41 #
2008/2217(INI)
Draft report
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Amendment 50 #
2008/2217(INI)
Draft report
Paragraph 13 – indent 2 a (new)
Paragraph 13 – indent 2 a (new)
- intelligent transport systems for urban mobility,
Amendment 51 #
2008/2217(INI)
Draft report
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Urges the Member States to analyse their use of the Structural Funds and, when carrying out an interim assessment of structural fund utilisation in 2010, to include urban mobility in specific operational programmes;
Amendment 52 #
2008/2217(INI)
Draft report
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Urges the Commission, together with the Member States, following consultations with the representatives of the local and regional authorities, to develop specific programmes and measures to assist the local and regional authorities in promoting urban and regional mobility;
Amendment 12 #
2008/2216(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Stresses that the large-scale adoption and implementation of ITS necessitates adherence to transport service information and timetables for the various modes of transport; considers that it is necessary to introduce a European system for the protection of travellers affected by delays or cancellations, taking account of intermodal transport connections, and recommends the implementation of a system of electronic cards to ensure a uniform fare structure covering access to all types of transport.
Amendment 28 #
2008/2216(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Considers that privacy issues should be considered from the start when defining architecture and implementation measures (‘Privacy by design’);
Amendment 30 #
2008/2216(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Believes that the use of anonymous data on ITS applications may be more appropriateis necessary for the unimpeded deployment of ITS while ensuring privacy and compliance with the EC legal framework on data protection;
Amendment 32 #
2008/2216(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Encourages the promotion of the development of national and European multimodal door to door journey planners, taking due account of public transport alternatives, and their interconnection across Europe.
Amendment 34 #
2008/2216(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Stresses, that these technologies should be applied in such a way as to avoid incompatibility between transport mode, and that there should be freedom of choice to use any of these technologies;
Amendment 35 #
2008/2216(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Urges the Member States, in carrying out the mid-term review of structural fund utilisation, to assess and include among the priorities for 2010 - 2013 urban mobility and reduced traffic congestion to be achieved by means of intelligent transport systems.
Amendment 25 #
2008/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recognises that increasing the energy efficiency of buildings has immense potential for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the fight against climate change, in terms both of adaptation and of tackling the causes of climate change;
Amendment 30 #
2008/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Urges that financial support at both national and Community levels for the energy performance of homes be increased and existing financial incentives be compared with the commitments set out in the National Action Plans;
Amendment 49 #
2008/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Considers it necessary for the National Action Plans to formulate realistic, substantiated targets and to ensure that measures are put in place which conform to these, the guaranteeing of funding sources included, and will have the appropriate effect;
Amendment 55 #
2008/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers it important that the National Action Plans pay special attention to the relationship between poverty caused by rising energy prices and improving energy efficiency, and to improving energy awarenessguarantee suitable protection for those at risk of poverty; considers that improving energy efficiency and awareness is a vital and urgent task;
Amendment 58 #
2008/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Considers it necessary for the National Action Plans to place special emphasis on how governments intend to promote and support energy efficiency investments on the part of SMEs;
Amendment 72 #
2008/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the European Commission to examine whether the institutional capacity of the Member States is sufficient for theadopt the measures needed to equip Member States with the institutional capacity to preparatione and implementation of effective National Action Plans;
Amendment 19 #
2008/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Encourages the Member States, the Commission and the European Investment Bank to develop new financial instruments dedicated to the research programmes conducted by SMEs;
Amendment 20 #
2008/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Takes the view that the Member States should pinpoint priority research areas and foster the creation of centres of competitiveness, the creation of new research establishments and the maintenance and modernisation of those already existing;
Amendment 21 #
2008/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to draw up an action plan leading to achievement of the Lisbon objectives, so that investment in research - two thirds of which should come from the private sector - totals 3% of GDP;
Amendment 22 #
2008/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Calls on the Member States to invest in applied research, in such a way as to ensure closer collaboration between universities, research establishments and the private sector;
Amendment 8 #
2008/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Amendment 10 #
2008/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls for the new Member States to be supported via information campaigns and exchanges of best practice so that they can, in as short a time as possible, increase their capacity of absorption with regard to the Structural Funds;
Amendment 3 #
2008/2140(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas according to current scientific and technological findings the use of fossil fuels within the EU will continue to be necessary for many decades to come to ensure security of energy supply,
Amendment 6 #
2008/2140(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas in many Member States coal plays a central role in the energy mixmajor role in the energy mix, while coal-fired power stations require major modernisation and investment to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions they generate,
Amendment 18 #
2008/2140(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the need to ensure that national debates are held, and all specialists in the area involved, in conveying the importance of the early demonstration of sustainable power generation from fossil fuels, and in the process of selecting, presenting and promoting the best demonstration projects;
Amendment 41 #
2008/2140(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Regards a European commitment onn integrated approach to the necessary transport and geological carbon dioxide storage infrastructure, too, as necessary, and points to the authorisation procedures in individual Member States for the use, for those purposes, of other transport infrastructures which last years,
Amendment 1 #
2008/2139(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that, in spite of the many European research programmes, their results have not been exploited by public institutions through public procurement;
Amendment 2 #
2008/2139(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Member States to honour their commitment to invest 3% of GDP in research and development (R&D), of which 2% should be provided by the private sector, as a key element in strengthening EU innovation and enhancing the knowledge economy;
Amendment 3 #
2008/2139(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to revise Community legislation in the field of public procurement with the aim of creating a legal basis for pre-commercial procurement.
Amendment 4 #
2008/2139(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Recommends to the Commission and the Member States that, with the aim of encouraging competition, the use of electronic procurement systems and dynamic procedure be promoted in order to reduce the deadlines for procurement in the case of pre-commercial procurement.
Amendment 2 #
2008/2134(INI)
Draft report
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the importance of meeting the security and safety needs for the operation of aircraft in the field of general and business aviation in the air and on the ground;
Amendment 13 #
2008/2134(INI)
Draft report
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Encourages the Member States to invest in specific infrastructure necessary for the operation and stationing of aircraft in the field of general and business aviation;
Amendment 3 #
2008/2132(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the economies of most of the Member States with highly developed coastal regions depend to a great extent on revenues from activities connected with the sea or estuary and delta areas, such as tourism, fisheries, transport, etc. and whereas the sea's resources are coming under increasing pressure from the various different purposes for which they are exploited; whereas, in particular, competition for space is generating conflict between the various activities and interests involved (tourism, fisheries, services, agriculture, protection of natural ecosystems),
Amendment 6 #
2008/2132(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. having regard to the fact that coastal regions' tourism activities can only be accessible by means of modern and efficient transport infrastructures;
Amendment 11 #
2008/2132(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that it is necessary to strengthen policies designed to reduce seasonality and encourage sustainable development and product diversification of specific services and products; considers, in particular, that it would be helpful to encourage, through the Structural Funds as well as by other means, the development of institutions, capacity strengthening and the principle of partnership when planning and developing projects;
Amendment 19 #
2008/2132(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – introductory part
Paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Urges the Member State and the coastal regions to encourage bothe transition from investing in physical infrastructure and the transition to activities designed to 'create a space' for product and service diversification by activities which 'redefine' the relevant space; this objective could be achieved by:
Amendment 21 #
2008/2132(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – indent 1
Paragraph 3 – indent 1
– supplementing traditional pursuits and services with other sea-oriented recreational activities related to the sea or to estuary and delta areas;
Amendment 30 #
2008/2132(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – indent 7 a (new)
Paragraph 3 – indent 7 a (new)
– analysing and promoting where appropriate actions for diversifying the supply of tourism services via the development of a specific mix: cultural tourism, sporting tourism, beach tourism, etc;
Amendment 34 #
2008/2132(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Member States to draw up specific strategies and to initiate concrete actions for tourism development in the coastal regions, taking account of environmental characteristics and ensuring environmental protection;
Amendment 38 #
2008/2132(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Member States to develop and promote beach tourism of a nature specific to the coastal regions.
Amendment 1 #
2008/2131(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Strongly welcomes the Commission's initiative to launch the Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA); recognises the fact that it is the developing countries which are most affected by climate change and believes that this is the right way forward to help the developing world to cope with climate change, while at the same time offering a strategic opportunity for European companies to promote and diffuse their technologies and know-how;
Amendment 4 #
2008/2131(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure that European Union undertakings aiding the least developed countries (LDCs) take action to combat climate change, comply with European Union environmental and social provisions and the provisions of the European Union Charter of Fundamental Rights and promote European principles and values;
Amendment 7 #
2008/2131(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Stresses the importance of investment for increasing energy efficiency, environmental research and measures to combat climate change, together with investment in the pharmaceutical sector and in finding ways of producing drinking water;
Amendment 4 #
2008/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure that all European Union undertakings which have commercial relations with undertakings in the Russian Federation or operate on its territory promote European principles and values and comply with the provisions of the European Union Charter of Fundamental Rights;
Amendment 15 #
2008/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Russian Federation to provide sustainable and environmentally- friendly support for its own renewable energy industry; calls on the Russian Federation also to guarantee compliance with high environmental standards for all current or future projects on its territory or in which companies from its gas and oil sector are participating;
Amendment 21 #
2008/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission and Member States, in view of the impact of climate change and the immense costs of failure to act, to step up dialogue with the authorities of the Russian Federation in preparation for the 2009 Copenhagen Conference with a view to negotiating and concluding a post-Kyoto agreement;
Amendment 23 #
2008/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Welcomes the participation of the Russian Federation in the European Union framework programmes; considers that this is opening the way for the efficient use and development of major Russian human and financial resources in the fields of research, development and innovation, which is to the advantage of both Europe and Russia; urges young researchers and young entrepreneurs from the Russian Federation to take part in European research programmes and the Erasmus programme for young entrepreneurs;
Amendment 5 #
2008/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the switchover from analogue to digital terrestrial television by the end of 2012 will as a result of the superior transmission efficiency of digital technology free up an unprecedented significant amount of spectrum in the European Union, thus offering the possibility of reallocating spectrum and presenting new opportunities for market growth,
Amendment 11 #
2008/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas spectrum shortage has been an obstacle to the deployment of new serviremains a limited resources, and its efficient use is critical in ensuring access to spectrum for the various interested parties which want to offer services,
Amendment 18 #
2008/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the Commission communication COM(2007)0700 entitled 'Reaping the full benefits of the digital dividend in Europe: a common approach to the use of the spectrum released by the digital switchover' is an integral part of the package on electronic communications adopted by the Commission in November 2007 concerning the reform of the regulatory framework for communications;
Amendment 32 #
2008/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that the digital dividend opens up sufficient spectrumshould provide an opportunity for broadcasters to significantly develop and expand their services and at the same time to take into account other potential social, cultural and economic applications, such as broadband applications designed to overcome the so- called 'digital divide'; considers that Member States need to ensure that rural areas, where the 'digital divide' is most evident, can derive greater benefits and be given priority in terms of the opportunities opened up by the digital dividend;
Amendment 41 #
2008/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the potential benefits of a coordinated usage of spectrum in the EU in terms of economies of scale, as well as the need to make the best use of the digital dividend in order to avoid fragmentation, which leads to a sub-optimal use of this scarce resource; considers that, while closer coordination and greater flexibility are necessary for efficient exploitation of the spectrum, the Commission and the Member States need to strike an appropriate balance between flexibility and the degree of harmonisation, with a view to deriving maximum benefit from the digital dividend;
Amendment 48 #
2008/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that the main guiding principle in the allocation of the digital dividend should be to serve the general interest by ensuring the best social, cultural and economic value in terms of an enhanced and geographically wider offer of services and digital content to citizens, and not only maximising public revenues;
Amendment 57 #
2008/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that the digital dividend is also an important instrument in audiovisual and media policies which couldmust be used to effectively promote and protect freedom of expression and cultural and media pluralism;
Amendment 64 #
2008/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Encourages Member States to take into accountconsider the appropriateness of allowing unlicensed users access to the dividend, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises and the not-for-profit sector;
Amendment 72 #
2008/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recognises the contributionimportance of the ITU Geneva-06 Agreement (Regional Radiocommunication Conference 2006) and, of the national frequency allocation plans, and of the decisions of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2007 (WRC-07) to the reorganisation of the UHF band;
Amendment 80 #
2008/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Acknowledges the right of Member States to determine the use of the digital dividend, but affirms also that a coordinated approachn approach based on gradual coordination at Community level is the only waycorrect one in order to avoid harmful interference between Member States and between Member States and third countries;
Amendment 86 #
2008/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Stresses that spectrum policy needs to be dynamic and to enable broadcasters and communications operators to employ new technologies and develop new services allowing them to continue to play a key role in achieving the objectives of cultural and media policy, while also providing new high-quality communications services;
Amendment 89 #
2008/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses the potential benefits in terms of economies of scale, innovation, interoperability and the provision of potential pan-European services of following a coordinated approach and, wherever possible, of harmonising at Community level common spectrum sub- bands ofusing the digital dividend at Community level for different application clusters on a technology- neutral basis; encourages Member States to work together and with the Commission to identify such sub-bandharmonisation possibilities;
Amendment 94 #
2008/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. In order to achieve a more efficient use of spectrum and to facilitate the emergence of innovative and successful national, cross-border and pan-European services, supports thea coordinationed approach of the Commission, based on three different clusters of the UHF spectrumat Community level, taking into account the potential for radiodamaging interference arising from the co-existence of different types of networks in the same band and the existing authorisations;
Amendment 105 #
2008/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Urges the Commission to undertake, in cooperation with the Member States on the basis of a common methodology, the appropriate technical and socio-economic studies and cost-benefit analyses to determine the size and characteristics of thesuch sub-bands thatas could be coordinated or harmonised at Community level; believes that the Commission should ensure that Member States carry out a cost-benefit analysis in order to identify the bands which could be harmonised for clearly defined pan-European services or interoperable services at Community level, and to determine the corresponding spectrum allocations; calls on the Commission to ensure that a coordinated approach to spectrum use does not exclude any sector a priori or create new barriers to future innovation;
Amendment 109 #
2008/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Considers that, albeit spectrum management is a competence of the Member States, only a Community approach can ensure efficient spectrum use and maximum user benefits from the digital dividend for the citizens of the Union; Member States must ensure efficient spectrum use and, in case of inefficient use, have the power to reduce or withdraw radio frequency allocations;
Amendment 112 #
2008/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Considers that the part of the harmonised spectrum at Community level dedicated to emergency services should be able to provide access to future broadband technologies for the retrieval and transmission of information needed for the protection of human life via more efficient response on the part of the emergency services;
Amendment 115 #
2008/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to submit, as soon as these studies have been completed and having consulted both the Radio Spectrum Policy Group and the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations and taking due account of national specificities, a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and to the Council for the adoption of measures to reserve and coordproposal for a Community strategy for closer coordination of the use of the digital dividend in line with the frequency plans agreed at inate at EU level common sub-bands of the digital dividendrnational level; this proposal should be compatible with the final provisions of the legislative package on a new regulatory framework for communications;
Amendment 2 #
2008/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas compliance with social provisions in the road transport sector is conditioned by both the state and level of development of road infrastructures,
Amendment 5 #
2008/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Urges the Commission to propose, on the basis of consultation with the social partners, an amendment to EU legislation concerning driving and resting periods, with a view to reinstating the 12-day derogation for coach drivers occasionally engaged in international passenger transport;
Amendment 6 #
2008/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Calls on the Commission to review traffic inspection procedures in each Member State and forward to the European Parliament a report thereon; if inspection procedures restricting the free movement of goods or persons are detected, calls on the Commission to review existing legislation and propose amendments, so as to ensure uniform traffic inspection procedures;
Amendment 11 #
2008/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to take the necessary measures to ensure adequate investment for road transport infrastructural development; in this context, the construction of secure parking facilities should be a priority;
Amendment 1 #
2008/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Strongly welcomes the Mid-term review of the 2007-2013 Financial Framework and the Commission's public consultation on the budget reform; believes that the budget must be a key instrument in realisingfor ensuring the efficient realisation of European policy objectives;
Amendment 2 #
2008/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Believes that the active management of Community funds is a useful instrument which has shown that in 2007 there remained funds which the Member States had not utilised, thus enabling awareness of the fact that the continuous and effective absorption of European funds is vital for the achievement of the Union's objectives of economic and social cohesion; considers that to this end the Member States, and especially the new ones, need to encourage much faster rates of absorption of the Community funds granted them;
Amendment 3 #
2008/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Since the Union's policy priorities have substantially evolved in recent yearsare in a state of constant evolution as a result of globalisation, demographic change, technological development, the need to ensure secure and diverse sources of energy supply, and climate change, believes it is fundamental that EU spending is re- evaluated and optimised in order to achieve the best value added and effectiveness of EU action;
Amendment 7 #
2008/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Considers that long-term economic progress and higher employment levels must remain among the Union's priority objectives and should be reflected correspondingly in the EU budget; also draws attention to the need to invest more in the areas of energy and the protection of the environment;
Amendment 19 #
2008/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for the continued and increased support and resources for the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme within the CIP which provides the key financial instruments for the advancement of SMEs in Europe; emphasises that in terms of innovation SMEs should be encouraged to work closely together with universities to stimulate knowledge transfer, with particular stress on applied research, building on the results of scientific and technological research in the Community;
Amendment 17 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas, while respecting the principle of subsidiarity, a suitable division of tasks between the European Union and, national governments, towns and cities must be decided upon, in which the European Union should play a supporting role;,
Amendment 86 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 - Indent 2 a (new)
Paragraph 3 - Indent 2 a (new)
– a complete list of the financial instruments and conditions for their use to be made available to the national and local authorities for the realisation of urban transport projects;
Amendment 170 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 - Indent 4 a (new)
Paragraph 6 - Indent 4 a (new)
– an integrated public transport fare policy with season tickets valid for all forms of public transport within given areas;
Amendment 171 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 - Indent 4 b (new)
Paragraph 6 - Indent 4 b (new)
Amendment 225 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9a (new)
Paragraph 9a (new)
Integrated approach 9a. Considers it necessary for urban development and planning to be carried out on an integrated basis, taking account of present and future urban transport needs; the introduction of fast train connections between city centres and river, rail and airport terminals and in particular outlying regions should be a priority for the purposes of large-scale urban development and modernisation:
Amendment 237 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Amendment 1 #
2008/2025(BUD)
Draft opinion
Suggestion 3
Suggestion 3
3. Urges the Commission to "follow through" on the pilot projects and preparatory actions related to transport and tourism, specifically on the facilitation of cross border traffic on EU North-East external border crossing points (06 07 05) and European Destinations of Excellence (02 02 08) in the context of the Preliminary Draft Budget and to report on what follow up might be required in respect of the completed pilot project on security along the Trans European Network (06 07 02) to be completed in 2009. This pilot project should be continued and extended to include a new component for the construction of safe parking places, placed along the pan-European transport corridors and TEN priority projects in the newest Member States situated in the South Eastern part of the European Union; recalls the importance of the preparatory action on control posts in relation to the transport of animals (17 04 03 03) given the sharp increase in trade in breeding stock between the EU and the Russian Federation;
Amendment 2 #
2008/2025(BUD)
Draft opinion
Suggestion 3 a (new)
Suggestion 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the importance of developing the necessary rail and sea transport infrastructure and asks the Commission to ensure that this priority is reflected in the European Union budget for 2009;
Amendment 3 #
2008/2025(BUD)
Draft opinion
Suggestion 3 b (new)
Suggestion 3 b (new)
3b. Urges the Commission to ensure that the development of urban public transport is promoted through the creation of a special fund for this purpose. Given the importance of State aid for the modernisation of the urban public transport fleet, calls on the Commission to lay down clear conditions governing the granting of such aid for the acquisition of urban public transport vehicles, similar to those applicable in the rail transport sector;
Amendment 61 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the EU and its Member States to ensure the development of energy priority projects of European interest as defined in Decision 1364/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 September 2006 laying down guidelines for trans-European energy networks1, such as Nabucco, with a view to ensuring diversity for the EU in terms of energy sources; ______ 1 OJ L 262, 22.9.2006, p. 1.
Amendment 65 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the EU and its Member States to secure a transitional phase in the energy mix, influenced by politicians and led by entrepreneurs, a period in which the use of renewable energy sources gradually supplements and subsequently reduces and replaces the use of fossil fuels, by means of active support from the public authorities in the Member States and at EU level;
Amendment 96 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Considers that, if any future low-carbon energy policy must also investigate the possible contribution of nuclear power to the energy mix of the future, focusing onaimed at reducing carbon dioxide includes nuclear energy, then it must focus not only on the possible reduction in carbon dioxide emissions but also on the investment required, the security of uranium supply, the operation of the plants, technological and international safety issues and also the unresolved question of the disposal of waste, in comparison to renewable energy sources;
Amendment 193 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 64 a (new)
Paragraph 64 a (new)
64a. Calls for the development and use of intelligent transport systems in order to manage traffic and to reduce traffic congestion;
Amendment 203 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 69 a (new)
Paragraph 69 a (new)
69a. Considers that tourism development should be sustainable and should protect the environment;
Amendment 204 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 69 a (new)
Paragraph 69 a (new)
69a. Recommends the development of more ecological types of tourism, such as sport tourism or cultural tourism, and stresses that the tourist destinations of excellence should be those which respect and protect the environment;
Amendment 257 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 87 a (new)
Paragraph 87 a (new)
87a. Considers that the creation of an international fund for planting trees on areas of unused land should be envisaged;
Amendment 319 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 116 a (new)
Paragraph 116 a (new)
116a. Highlights that tropical illness spread by parasites or by mosquitoes and other pathogenic agents, usually encountered in tropical areas, could appear at higher latitudes and altitudes, representing a new threat to human beings;
Amendment 320 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 116 b (new)
Paragraph 116 b (new)
116b. Considers that there is a need for research in medical science and in the pharmaceutical sector in order to develop drugs and vaccines for new diseases, which should be made available to all affected populations at an affordable price;
Amendment 393 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas, particularly in this legislative period, the European Parliament's work on climate change has been a source of inspiration and a mandate for action to shape an integrated European policy to combat climate change and to reconcile climate change with sustainable economic growth,
Amendment 462 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AH
Recital AH
AH. whereas there is a need to develop financial instruments and to allocate the necessary budgetary resources for the improvement of energy efficiency and to constantly review and adjust efficiency standards for electrical and electronic appliances in line with market developments, as well as to extend standards to cover large industrial appliances and consider introducing a ban on ‘stand-by’ mode for new equipment,
Amendment 464 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AI
Recital AI
AI. whereas the separation of transport growth from economic growth as a whole is a key objective of EU transport policy, but whereas demand for transport services has nevertheless outstripped GDP growth and the already high share of transport in EU greenhouse gas emissions is thus continuing to rise,
Amendment 465 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AK
Recital AK
Amendment 467 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AU a (new)
Recital AU a (new)
AUa. whereas the Commission and the Member States have launched the "Clean Sky" Joint Technology Initiative and the SESAR, Galileo and GMES programmes, as well as research projects for intelligent transport systems, with a view to improving energy efficiency in the transport field,
Amendment 470 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AV a (new)
Recital AV a (new)
AVa. whereas programmes such as Marco Polo and NAIADES have been insufficiently used by Member States to shift the transport of merchandise to inland waterways and to seas,
Amendment 499 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital BL
Recital BL
BL. whereas forests are very valuable for the biosphere and yet have no market price as a whole in spite of theirhave many functions in the global eco-system,
Amendment 505 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital BO
Recital BO
BO. whereas the most serious problem underlying forest destruction lies in related socio-economic factors such as poverty and under-development, weak political institutions and absence of the rule of law, as well as unjust property ownership conditions and corruption,
Amendment 507 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital BO a (new)
Recital BO a (new)
BOa. whereas forest areas are destroyed because of fires caused by heat waves, flooding or deforestation aimed at developing the cultivation of biofuels,
Amendment 509 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital BO b (new)
Recital BO b (new)
BOb. whereas there are not enough strategies and programmes for the reforestation of forests that have been cleared,
Amendment 30 #
2008/2007(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that one of the aims of the mid-term review of the trans-European transport network in 2010 should be to integrate maritime and river transport with land transport via European ports; calls on the Commission, in the light of this review, to include, together with the Member States, projects aimed at taking full advantage of the new opportunities offered in relation to the European Union’s access to the Black Sea and in relation to the Danube, which is an important inland waterway;
Amendment 33 #
2008/2007(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the Commission’s intention to conduct a survey of the problems encountered by European ports in this area and calls on the Commission to consider compiling a log of these problems, so as specifically to tackle problems generated by competition with third country ports; calls on the Commission to submit a report on these problems to Parliament, as well as legislative proposals making it possible to remedy them with the aim of implementing an efficient Community ports policy;
Amendment 49 #
2008/2007(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Warmly welcomes the Commission’s intention to submit a legislative proposal on creating a barrier-free European maritime transport area and considers that the aim of this proposal should be to ensure fair competition between maritime transport and land transport in the Union; calls, likewise, on the Commission to submit a legislative proposal on the creation of a European shipping area;
Amendment 76 #
2008/2007(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Believes that it is of the utmost importance to maintain a balance between the freedom to provide services and the specific requirements of ports; considers, nevertheless, that guaranteeing daily transport for passengers and freight for all localities on deltas and estuaries should become a priority;
Amendment 78 #
2008/2007(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Supports the establishmentWelcomes the introduction of athe European maritime day, together withon 20 May, and in particular supports the introduction of an ‘open day’ which could help the public gain a better understanding of the work and importance of the port sector;
Amendment 26 #
2008/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas recent scientific studies have delivered further proof of the anthropogenic disturbance of the earth's atmosphere; whereas the physical science of climate change is assessing the concrete implications of already existing levels of global warming caused by historic emissions; whereas the data collected from such studies underline the urgent need for adaptation and mitigation measures to be implemented in order to limit serious risk to humans and the infrastructure, first and foremost in the developing world but also in Europe and other wealthier parts of the world,
Amendment 36 #
2008/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the scientific consensus as expressed in IPCC AR4 leads to the conclusion that the level of global GHG emissions must be at least halvreduced by 2050% to avoid serious risks; whereas this target has been endorsed by the EU Heads of State and Heads of Government at the meeting of the G8 at Heiligendamm85% compared to 2000 to avoid serious risks; whereas it will be increasingly difficult to achieve this target if global GHG emissions continue to rise until 2020 and beyond; whereas nearly all Member States are making good or even excellent progress in their efforts to comply with their individual EU burden-sharing targets, thus raising the likelihood that the EU will reach its Kyoto target by 2012; whereas, nevertheless, after 2012 Member States will have to reduce GHG emissions in a more ambitious way if they are to meet the targets adopted at the above-mentioned European Council on 8-9 March 2007 and to halve their GHG emissions by 205, to be achieved collectively by developed countries, of reducing their GHG emissions by 60% to 80% by 2050 compared to 1990,
Amendment 103 #
2008/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Believes that more scientific research should be focusing on the impact and role of land use and forests and their possible contribution to offsetting GHG emissions, and on the impact and role of oceans and seas;
Amendment 109 #
2008/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes that the communication of scientific evidence of human impact on the global climate must be the main element of a broader effort to raise public awareness and subsequently gain and maintain public support for political measures to curb carbon emissions; asks the IPCC to publish a summary of its assessment reports for the public; believes, furthermore, that individual changes in lifestyle patterns are necessary and should be a part of educational attemptprogrammes to communicate the causes and effects of global warming, but that they cannot be imposed by political decisions;
Amendment 31 #
2008/0263(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) It is necessary to ensure in future the multi-modal interoperability of applications and services provided by ITS deployment and covering, where appropriate, the backward compatibility of ITS applications and services.
Amendment 34 #
2008/0263(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – subparagraph 2
It shall apply to all intelligent transport systems for travellers, vehicles and infrastructure in the field of road transport, including public transport, and interfaces with other transport modes.
Amendment 38 #
2008/0263(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point a
Article 2 – point a
(a) “Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)” means systems, in which information and communication technologies are applied, in support of roasurface and underground transport (including infrastructure, vehicles and users) and fornetwork management and to the interfaces to other transport modes;
Amendment 39 #
2008/0263(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point a
Article 2 – point a
(a) “Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)” means systems, in which information and communication technologies are applied, in support of road transport (including infrastructure, vehicles and users) and fortraffic management and to the interfaces to other transport modes, including the provision of multimodal interoperable ticketing;
Amendment 46 #
2008/0263(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure the coordinated deployment and use of effective interoperable ITS applications and services within the Community.
Amendment 49 #
2008/0263(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) apply ITS to all modes of transport and to the interfaces between them, ensuring a high level of integration between all transport modes;
Amendment 50 #
2008/0263(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) determine financial liabilities for the implementation of their obligations as set out in this Directive;
Amendment 63 #
2008/0263(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. In particular, Member States shall actively ensure that ITS data and records are anonymous and protected against misuse or storage, including unlawful access, alteration or loss
Amendment 79 #
2008/0263(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – paragraph 2 – point a – indent 2
Annex II – paragraph 2 – point a – indent 2
The use of standardised information flows or traffic interfaces between the relevant traffic information/control centres which are compatible, where possible, with the basic requirements of Telematic Applications for Passengers (TSI TAP) and Freight (TSI TAF) of the European rail system.
Amendment 80 #
2008/0247(COD)
Council position
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The design of freight corridors should seek to ensure their internal continuity by enabling the requisite interconnections between existing railway infrastructure and allocating the requisite capacities along the whole path of the freight corridor.
Amendment 86 #
2008/0247(COD)
Council position
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to stimulate coordination between the Member States and, the infrastructure managers and railway undertakings, an appropriate governance structure for each freight corridor should be established, taking account of the need to avoid duplication with already existing governance structures and to ensure the internal continuity of the whole freight corridor;
Amendment 92 #
2008/0247(COD)
Council position
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) In order to guarantee the development of competition between suppliers of rail freight services in the freight corridor, applicants other than railway undertakings or their groupings should be able to request infrastructure capacity, with priority nevertheless being awarded to railway undertakings or their groupings.
Amendment 113 #
2008/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b – subpoint iii
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b – subpoint iii
(iii) three freight corridors if the annual performance of rail freight in the Member State concerned is greater than or equal to 750 billion tonne-kilometres.
Amendment 116 #
2008/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(4a) Within three years at the most from the entry into force of this regulation, at least one proposal should have been made for a freight transport corridor on the territory of each Member State with EU external borders, if the annual performance of rail freight in the Member State concerned and the neighbouring country exceeds 10 billion tonne- kilometres. The corridor must be compatible with the TEN-T policy.
Amendment 144 #
2008/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The investment plans shall list the projects planned for the extension, renewal or redeployment of railway infrastructure and its equipment along the corridor and the relevant financial requirements and funding sources.
Amendment 11 #
2008/0245(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a
(1a) Expenditure on energy efficiency improvement and on the use of renewable energy in existing housing in favour of low-income households shall be eligible for all Member Statebuildings shall be eligible for all Member States. Special attention shall be given to projects concerning buildings intended to house low-income households.
Amendment 12 #
2008/0245(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006
Article 7 – paragraph 2 - introductory wording
Article 7 – paragraph 2 - introductory wording
Expenditure on housing, except for energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy as set out in paragraph 1a, shall be eligible only for those Member States that acceded to the European Union on or after 1 May 2004,for all Member States where the following conditions are met:
Amendment 13 #
2008/0245(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – point 2 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b
2a. Article 7(2)(b) shall be replaced by the following: (b) the allocation to housing expenditure shall be either a maximum of 15% of the ERDF allocation to the operational programmes concerned or 15% of the total ERDF allocation;
Amendment 7 #
2008/0239(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to simplify the implementation of the Programme Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1692/2006 on funding conditions for ancillary infrastructure should be deleted. Furthermore the comitology procedure for the yearly selection of projects to be funded should be eliminated and the detailed rules for selection of projects should be applicable to several years.
Amendment 23 #
2008/0239(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex I − Funding conditions and requirements according to Article 5(2)
Annex I − Funding conditions and requirements according to Article 5(2)
Regulation (EC) No 1692/2006
Point 2: Funding intensity and scope – Type of action: C. Modal Shift – Article 5(1)(c) – point a
Point 2: Funding intensity and scope – Type of action: C. Modal Shift – Article 5(1)(c) – point a
(a) Community financial assistance for modal shift actions shall be limited to a maximum of 3580% of the total expenditure necessary to achieve the objectives of the action and incurred as a result of the action. Such expenditure shall be eligible for Community financial assistance to the extent to which it relates directly to the implementation of the action. The eligible costs related to ancillary infrastructure shall not be higher than 10% of the total eligible costs for the project.
Amendment 26 #
2008/0239(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex I − Funding conditions and requirements according to Article 5(2)
Annex I − Funding conditions and requirements according to Article 5(2)
Regulation (EC) No 1692/2006
Point 2: Funding intensity and scope – Type of action: E. Common learning – Article 5(1)(e)
Point 2: Funding intensity and scope – Type of action: E. Common learning – Article 5(1)(e)
– point a
(a) Community financial assistance for common learning actions shall be limited to a maximum of 580% of the total expenditure necessary to achieve the objectives of the action and incurred as a result of the action. Such expenditure shall be eligible for Community financial assistance, to the extent to which it relates directly to the implementation of the action.
Amendment 28 #
2008/0239(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex I − Funding conditions and requirements according to Article 5(2)
Annex I − Funding conditions and requirements according to Article 5(2)
Regulation (EC) No 1692/2006
Point 3: Form and duration of subsidy agreement – Type of action: A. Catalyst – Article 5(1)(a)
Point 3: Form and duration of subsidy agreement – Type of action: A. Catalyst – Article 5(1)(a)
Community financial assistance for catalyst actions shall be granted on the basis of subsidy agreements, with appropriate provisions for steering and monitoring. As a rule, the maximum duration of these agreements shall be 62 months, and the minimum 3624 months. In case of extraordinary implementation delays adequately justified by the beneficiary, an exceptional extension of 6 months can be awarded. Community financial assistance shall not be renewable beyond the stipulated maximum period of 62 months, or in exceptional cases 68 months.
Amendment 30 #
2008/0239(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex I − Funding conditions and requirements according to Article 5(2)
Annex I − Funding conditions and requirements according to Article 5(2)
Regulation (EC) No 1692/2006
Point 3: Form and duration of subsidy agreement – Type of action: B. Motorways of the Sea –
Point 3: Form and duration of subsidy agreement – Type of action: B. Motorways of the Sea –
Article 5(1)(b)
Community financial assistance for MoS actions shall be granted on the basis of subsidy agreements, with appropriate provisions for steering and monitoring. As a rule, the maximum duration of these agreements shall be 62 months and the minimum 3624 months. In case of extraordinary implementation delays adequately justified by the beneficiary, an exceptional extension of 6 months can be awarded. Community financial assistance shall not be renewable beyond the stipulated maximum period of 62 months, or in exceptional cases 68 months.
Amendment 33 #
2008/0239(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex I − Funding conditions and requirements according to Article 5(2)
Annex I − Funding conditions and requirements according to Article 5(2)
Regulation (EC) No 1692/2006
Point 3: Form and duration of subsidy agreement – Type of action: D. Traffic avoidance –
Point 3: Form and duration of subsidy agreement – Type of action: D. Traffic avoidance –
Article 5(1)(d)
Community financial assistance for traffic avoidance actions shall be granted on the basis of subsidy agreements, with appropriate provisions for steering and monitoring. As a rule, the maximum duration of these agreements shall be 62 months and the minimum 3624 months. In case of extraordinary implementation delays adequately justified by the beneficiary, an exceptional extension of 6 months can be awarded. Community financial assistance shall not be renewable beyond the stipulated maximum period of 62 months, or in exceptional cases 68 months.
Amendment 30 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Member States should encourage the development of passenger charters for urban, suburban and regional bus and/or coach services which set out commitments by bus and/or coach undertakings to increase the quality of service and better meet the needs of their passengers.
Amendment 38 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In deciding on the design of new terminals, and as part of major refurbishments, managing bodies should, where possibleithout exception, take into account the needs of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility. In any case, managing bodies of bus and coach terminals should designate points where such persons can notify their arrival and need for assistance.
Amendment 39 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) Similarly, bus and/or coach undertakings should take such needs into account when deciding on the design of new and newly refurbished vehicles.
Amendment 46 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. Member States may exempt urban, and suburban and regional transport covered by public servbus and/or coach services from the scope of this Regulation on the stricet contracts, if such contracts ensure a comparable level of passenger rights to that required indition that providers of these services adopt measures, such as passenger charters, to ensure that the issues set out in Article 1 of this Regulation are addressed.
Amendment 50 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 3 – point 8
Article 3 – point 8
(8) 'disabled person' or 'person with reduced mobility' means any person whose mobility when using transport is reduced as a result of any physical disability (sensory or locomotory, permanent or temporary), intellectual or psychosocial disability or impairment, or any other cause of disability, or as a result of age, and whose situation needs appropriate attention and adaptation to his particular needs of the services made available to all passengers;
Amendment 54 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 3 – point 12 a (new)
Article 3 – point 12 a (new)
(12a) ‘Accessible formats’ means that all passengers can access the same information using text, Braille, audio, video and/or electronic formats. Examples of accessible formats include, but are not limited to and may vary according to technological developments, pictograms, vocal announcements and subtitling.
Amendment 57 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. In accordance with this Chapter, bus and/or coach undertakings shall be liable for the loss or damage resulting from the death of, or personal injury or mental harm to, passengers, caused by accidents arising out of the operation of bus and coach transport services and occurring while the passenger is in, entering or leaving the vehicle.
Amendment 67 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. In the event of the death of, or any personal injury to, or any other physical or mental harm to, passengers, caused by an accident arising out of the operation of bus and coach transport services, and where there is no other travel insurance policy taken out by the passenger, the bus and/or coach undertaking shall without delay, and in any event not later withain fifteen days afterof the establishment of the identity of the natural person entitled to compensation, make such advance payments as may be required to meet immediate economic needs on a basis proportional to the damage suffered.
Amendment 78 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Amendment 85 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. Upon request bus and coach undertakings shall immediately make available the international, Community or national law establishing the safety requirements, on which non-discriminatory access rules are based. These must be provided in accessible formats.
Amendment 88 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 12 – paragraph 5
Article 12 – paragraph 5
5. Bus and/or coach undertakings, their ticket vendors or tour operators shall ensure that all relevant information concerning the conditions of carriage, journey information and information on accessibility of services is available in appropriate and accessible formats for disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility including online booking and information.
Amendment 91 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Terminal managing bodies and bus and/or coach undertakings shall ensure appropriate assistance to a disabled person or a person with reduced mobility as specified in Annex I free of charge before, during and after the journeafter and where possible during the journey. The assistance shall be adapted to the individual needs of the person with a disability or reduced mobility.
Amendment 96 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Where use of a recognised assistance dog is required, this shall be granted provided that the bus and/or coach undertaking or ticket vendor or tour operator were notified in accordance with applicable national rules covering the carriage of assistance dogs.
Amendment 99 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. Bus and/or coach undertakings, terminal managing bodies, ticket vendors and tour operators shall cooperate in order to provide assistance to disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility on condition that the person's need for such assistance is notified to the bus and/or coach undertaking, terminal managing body, ticket vendor or tour operator at least 48 hours before the assistance is needed, unless a shorter notification period is proposed by the assistance provider, or agreed between the assistance provider and the passenger.
Amendment 101 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. Bus and/or coach undertakings, ticket vendors and tour operators shall take all measures necessary to facilitate the receipt of notifications of the need for assistance made by disabled persons or persons with reduced mobility. The passenger shall receive a confirmation, stating that the assistance needs have been notified. This obligation shall apply at all their points of sale including sale by telephone and via the Internet.
Amendment 103 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – indent 2
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – indent 2
– if no time is stipulated, not later than 30 minutes before the published departure time, unless otherwise proposed by the assistance provider or agreed between the passenger and the assistance provider.
Amendment 105 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 16 – paragraph 6
Article 16 – paragraph 6
6. The designated points referred to in paragraph 5 shall be clearly signed and shall offer basicposted, accessible and recognisable to disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility and shall offer the necessary information about the terminal and assistance provided, in accessible formats.
Amendment 108 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 18 – introductory sentence
Article 18 – introductory sentence
Bus and/or coach undertakings and terminal managing bodies shall:
Amendment 110 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Where necessary every effort shall be undertaken to rapidly provide replacement equipment offering similar technical and functional features to those damaged or lost.
Amendment 124 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. In the event of delay, bus and/or coach undertakings or, where appropriate, terminal managing bodies shall inform passengers of estimated departure and arrival times as soon as this information is available, but not later than 30 minutes after a scheduled departure or one hour before a scheduled arrival respectively. This information shall also be provided in accessible formats for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility.
Amendment 130 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. Bus and/or coach undertakings shall set up a complaint handling mechanism, where such a body does not already exist, establish a complaint handling mechanism, accessible for all passengers, including passengers with disabilities and passengers with reduced mobility, for rights and obligations covered by this Regulation.
Amendment 137 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 30
Article 30
Member States shall lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringement of this Regulation and shall take all the measures necessary to ensure that those rules are implemented. The penalties provided for, which could include ordering the payment of compensation to the person concerned, must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. The Member States shall notify those provisions to the Commission and shall inform it without delay of any subsequent amendment affecting them.
Amendment 139 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex II – part b – indent 3
Annex II – part b – indent 3
– techniques for escorting blind and partially-sighted passengers and for the handling and carriage of recognised assistance animals;
Amendment 65 #
2008/0231(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In order to ensure the effective implementation of safety requirements for nuclear installations, Member States should establish regulatory bodies as independent authorities. Regulatory bodiesa single body, ‘the national nuclear safety regulatory and supervisory authority’ as an independent authority. The national nuclear safety regulatory and supervisory authority should be provided with adequate competence and resources in order to be able to discharge theirits duties.
Amendment 69 #
2008/0231(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The regulatory bodiesnational nuclear safety regulatory and supervisory authority charged with the safety of nuclear installations in the Member States should mainly cooperate through the European High Level Group on Nuclear Safety and Waste Management which has developed ten principles for the regulation of nuclear safety. The European High Level Group on Nuclear Safety and Waste Management should contribute to the Community nuclear safety framework with the aim of continuously improving it.
Amendment 75 #
2008/0231(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. Thise Directive aims at achieving, maintaining andestablishing a harmonised legislative framework at EU level so as to optimise continuously improving nuclear safety in the Community and to enhance the role of the sure compliance with the internationally regulatory bodiescognised nuclear safety standards to which the European Atomic Energy Community has undertaken to adhere.
Amendment 92 #
2008/0231(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 8
Article 2 – point 8
(8) ‘regulatory bodnational nuclear safety regulatory and supervisory authority’ means anythe body or bodies authorised by the Member State to grant in that Member State licences and to supervise the siting, design, construction, commissioning, operation or decommissioning of nuclear installations and take the necessary measures in the event of failure to fully guarantee nuclear safety, resulting in a public health and safety risk;
Amendment 96 #
2008/0231(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 9
Article 2 – point 9
(9) ‘licence’ means any authorisation granted by the regulatory bodnational nuclear safety regulatory and supervisory authority to the applicant to confer the responsibility for the siting, design, construction, commissioning, operation or decommissioning of nuclear installations; in accordance with the policies of the Member States on whose territory the nuclear plant is situated.
Amendment 103 #
2008/0231(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. The prime responsibility for the safety of nuclear installations shall rest with the holder of the license under the control of the regulatory bodnational nuclear safety regulatory and supervisory authority. The safety measures and controls to be implemented in athe nuclear installation shall be decided only by the regulatory bodnational nuclear safety regulatory and supervisory authority and applied by the licence holder.
Amendment 107 #
2008/0231(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – title
Article 4 – title
Regulatory bodies National nuclear safety regulatory and supervisory authority
Amendment 112 #
2008/0231(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that the regulatory bodnational nuclear safety regulatory and supervisory authority is effectively independent of all organisations whose task is to promote, operate nuclear installations or justify societal benefits and free from any influence that may affect the safety.
Amendment 115 #
2008/0231(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The regulatory bodnational nuclear safety regulatory and supervisory authority shall be provided with adequate authority, competence and financial and human resources to fulfil its responsibilities and discharge its duties. It shall supervise and regulate the safety of nuclear installations and ensure the implementation of safety requirements, condition and safety regulations.
Amendment 120 #
2008/0231(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. The regulatory bodnational nuclear safety regulatory and supervisory authority shall grant licenses and monitor their application on siting, design, construction, commissioning, operation or decommissioning of nuclear installations as well as ensuring the transparency of information regarding their safety.
Amendment 122 #
2008/0231(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Regulatory bodiesThe national nuclear safety regulatory and supervisory authority shall ensure that licence holders have at their disposal appropriate staff in terms of numbers and qualifications.
Amendment 127 #
2008/0231(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. At least eEvery ten years the regulatory bodnational nuclear safety regulatory and supervisory authority shall submit itself and the national regulatory system to an international peer review aimed at continuously improving the regulatory infrastructure.
Amendment 130 #
2008/0231(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5
Article 5
Member States shall inform the public and local authorities concerned about the procedures and the results of the surveillance activities on nuclear safety. They shall also ensure that the regulatory bodiesnational nuclear safety regulatory and supervisory authority effectively informs the public in the fields of theirits competence. Access to information shall be ensured, in accordance with relevant national and international obligations.
Amendment 154 #
2008/0231(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Licence holders shall establish and implement management systems which shall be regularly verified by the regulatory bodnational nuclear safety regulatory and supervisory authority.
Amendment 163 #
2008/0231(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Nuclear safety assessments, investigations, controls and, where necessary, enforcement actions shall be carried out by the regulatory bodnational nuclear safety regulatory and supervisory authority in nuclear installations throughout their lifetime, including during decommissioning.
Amendment 166 #
2008/0231(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The regulatory bodnational nuclear safety regulatory and supervisory authority shall have the power to withdraw the operating licence in case of serious or repeated safety rules breaches in the nuclear installation.
Amendment 168 #
2008/0231(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. The regulatory bodnational nuclear safety regulatory and supervisory authority shall have the power to order the suspension of operations of any nuclear plant if it deems that safety is not fully guaranteed.
Amendment 169 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 6 – point a
Article 2 – point 6 – point a
(a) the total cost of the renovation related to the building envelope or the technical building systems is higher than 25 % of the value of the building (that value being based on current construction costs in the Member State concerned), excluding the value of the land upon which the building is situated, or
Amendment 257 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subapragraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subapragraph 2 a (new)
In defining these measures, the Commission shall consult relevant stakeholders.
Amendment 313 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Requirements may be set for new, replacement and retrofitting of technical building systems and parts thereof and shall be applied in so far as they are technically, functionally and economically feasible. For this purpose, at least the following aspects shall be taken into account: - technical obstacles (for example, major installation difficulties or, negative coexistence of different technologies); - economic factors (for example, excessively high installation costs, economically inaccessible energy supply); - political factors (for example. promotion of one specific type of energy).
Amendment 354 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9a Financial Support 1. By 30 June 2010 the Commission shall bring forward appropriate proposals to establish financial mechanisms to support the implementation of the requirements laid down in Articles 5 to 9. These proposals shall include: (a) an increase to the maximum amount of the European Regional Development Fund allocation that can be used to support energy efficiency including district heating and cooling and renewable energy investments under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006. This maximum shall be raised to at least 15% of the total allocation; (b) an extension of the eligibility of energy efficiency including district heating and cooling and renewables projects for contributions from the European Regional Development Fund - at the very least so that all Member States become eligible for funding for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy for housing; (c) part use of other Community funds to support research and development, information campaigns or training related to energy efficiency; (d) the establishment, by the European Commission, the European Investment Bank and Member States, of an Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund, with the aim of mobilising, until 2020, public money and private investment for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects implemented within Member States for the purposes of implementation of this Directive; (e) reduced VAT for services and products related to the improvement of the energy efficiency of buildings. 2. Member States shall implement one or more of the financial support mechanisms listed in Annex V. The energy performance certificates referred to in Article 10 shall indicate which mechanisms are available to finance implementation of the recommendations for the cost effective improvement of the energy performance of the building concerned. 3. Financial or fiscal incentives shall support the execution of the recommendations included in the energy performance certificate. 4. In implementing the requirements under paragraphs 1 and 2, the Commission and Member States shall, in particular, implement measures aimed at supporting investments in energy efficiency improvements for those at risk of energy poverty, including Energy Performance Contracting.
Amendment 89 #
2008/0222(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – point 1
Article 5 – point 1
(1) suppliers placing on the market or putting into service products covered by an implementing measure supply a label and a fiche in accordance with this Directive and the implementing measure. This label must appear in all product advertisements.
Amendment 92 #
2008/0222(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – point 1
Article 6 – point 1
(1) dealers display labels properly and make the fiche available in the product brochure or other literature that accompanies products when advertised and sold to end- users.
Amendment 98 #
2008/0222(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. Paragraph 1 shall apply to contracts having a value exclusive of value-added tax (VAT) estimated to be equal or greater than EUR 15 000. Implementing measures may set the threshold at a higher value than EUR 15 000 exclusive of VAT, but no more than EUR 5 000 exclusive of VAT, taking into account normal purchase prices and volumes.
Amendment 26 #
2008/0221(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Tyres are characterised by a number of parameters which are interrelated. Improving one parameter such as rolling resistance may have an adverse impact on other parameters such as wet grip, while improving wet grip may have an adverse impact on external rolling noise. Tyre manufacturers should be encouraged to optimise all parameters. Regarding the testing methods used, priority should be given to road safety.
Amendment 110 #
2008/0221(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7
Article 7
The information to be provided under Articles 4, 5 and 6 on the fuel efficiency class, the external rolling noise measured value, and the wet grip class of tyres shall be obtained by applying the harmonised testing methods referred to in Annex 1. Regarding the testing methods used, priority should be given to road safety.
Amendment 123 #
2008/0221(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – point 1 a (new)
Article 11 – point 1 a (new)
(1a) introduction of requirements to be met by snow tyres and winter tyres;
Amendment 9 #
2008/0218(COD)
(1) elaborate and adopt a comprehensive and integrated strategy, by the end of 20110, aimed at guiding and structuring all relevant actions in the field of rare diseases in the form of a national plan for rare diseases;
Amendment 10 #
2008/0218(COD)
(1) implement a European Union common definition of rare diseases as those diseases affecting no more than 25 per 10 000 persons;
Amendment 11 #
2008/0218(COD)
(4) support atEuropean, national or regional level specific disease information networks, registries and databases.
Amendment 13 #
2008/0218(COD)
(3) organise European healthcare pathways for those patients suffering from rare diseases through the establishment of cooperation with relevant experts within the country or from abroad when necessary; cross-border healthcare, including mobility of patients, health professionals and providers and provision of services through information and communication technologies should be supported where it is necessary to ensure universal access to the specific healthcare needed;
Amendment 15 #
2008/0218(COD)
(2a) facilitate patient access to information existing at European level concerning medicines, treatments or treatment centres in the Member States or third countries providing medical care specifically suited to their illnesses;
Amendment 16 #
2008/0218(COD)
(-1) Develop a European website (one- stop shop providing the following information: (a) existence of specific research into rare diseases, the findings thereof and their availability to patients, (b) available medicines for each rare disease, (c) the treatment existing in each Member State for each rare disease, (d) existing specialist medical centres in Member States or third countries for each rare disease;
Amendment 17 #
2008/0218(COD)
(-1a) Submit a legislative proposal, facilitate access for patients with rare diseases to specific healthcare services existing at European level; Measures to facilitate mobility of patients with rare diseases and their treatment in specialised European centres will ensure more comprehensive case records, making it possible to develop more effectively specific patient treatment infrastructures;
Amendment 11 #
2008/0214(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The 900MHz frequency spectrum band made available under this Directive for GSM and UMTS should be allocated in a transparent manner and in such a way as to ensure a level playing field in the respective markets.
Amendment 14 #
2008/0214(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 87/372/EEC
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 21 #
2008/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) As a consequence of differences in interpretation, application and enforcement of the provisions of Directive 2002/15/EC by the Member States and of a failure to adhere to the minimum working time standards by transport companies and drivers, competition is distorted, road safety is seriously affected and the safety and health of drivers is jeopardized.
Amendment 23 #
2008/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Nevertheless, it is desirable that Member States continue to alert self- employed drivers ofMember States should organise ongoing information and awareness campaigns for drivers regarding the adverse effects on health and safety as well as of negative impacts on road safety caused by excessively long working hours, inadequate rest or disruptive working patterns.
Amendment 53 #
2008/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 40 a (new)
Recital 40 a (new)
(40a) The Commission should, in consultation with the ERG, investigate and assess whether the competitive structure of the mobile market is leading to uncompetitive roaming prices, and should, within the electronic communications regulatory framework, propose a regulatory solution to address high entry and expansion barriers. The Commission should report to the European Parliament on its assessment of the proposed alternative regulatory approaches which would address structural problems in mobile markets, which lead to high and uncompetitive prices for pan-European roaming services.
Amendment 109 #
2008/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 11
Article 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 717/2007
Article 6 a – paragraph 1
Article 6 a – paragraph 1
1. Home providers shall ensure that their roaming customers are kept adequately informed of the charges which apply to their use of regulated data roaming services, in waysa clear and comprehensible manner which facilitates the customers' understanding of the financial consequences of such use and permit them to monitor and control their expenditure on regulated data roaming services in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3.
Amendment 116 #
2008/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 11
Article 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 717/2007
Article 6 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Such personalised tariff information shall be delivered to the roaming customer's mobile telephone or other device, when the roaming customer initiates a regulated data roaming service in a particular Member State other than that of his home network for the first time after havingevery time that customer entereds that Member State. It shall be provided without undue delay and free of charge, by an appropriate means adapted to facilitate its receipt and easy comprehension.
Amendment 124 #
2008/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 11
Article 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 717/2007
Article 6a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 6a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. By 1 Julanuary 2010 at the latest, the home providers shall provide a 'Cut-Off Limit' facility whereby they offer and keep available to all their roaming customers, free of charge, the possibility to specify in advance aoffer to all their roaming customers the opportunity to opt deliberately and free of charge for a ‘cut-off limit’ facility. Each home provider shall define this ‘cut off limit’ facility by a maximum monthly financial limit. This maximum monthly financial limit, shall not exceed 50 EUR (excluding VAT) and shall be expressed in the currency in which the roaming customer is billed, for their outstanding charges for regulated data roaming services.
Amendment 128 #
2008/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 11
Article 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 717/2007
Article 6a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 6a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Such a cut-off limit shall respect Community data protection laws and be technologically neutral. In addition, the home provider may offer to its roaming customers other ‘cut- off limits’ with different, namely, higher, lower or maximum monthly financial limits such as flat rates.
Amendment 134 #
2008/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 11
Article 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 717/2007
Article 6a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
Article 6a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
By 1 March 2010, all roaming customers who did not express their choice shall be automatically placed on a ‘cut-off limit’ of 50 EUR (excluding VAT).
Amendment 142 #
2008/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 11
Article 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 717/2007
Article 6a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 6a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 150 #
2008/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 11
Article 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 717/2007
Article 6a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 6a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 155 #
2008/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 11
Article 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 717/2007
Article 6a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 6a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
From 1 March 2010, whenever a roaming customer requests to opt for or to remove a ‘cut off limit’ facility, the change must be made free of charge within one working day of receipt of the request, and shall not result in the imposition of conditions or restrictions on other elements of the subscription.
Amendment 178 #
2008/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 12 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – point 12 – point a a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 717/2007
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
(aa) Article 7(3) shall be replaced by the following: 3. National regulatory authorities shall in preparation for the review provided for in Article 11, monitor developments in wholesale and retail charges for the provision to roaming customers of voice and data communications services, including SMS and MMS, including in the outermost regions referred to in Article 299(2) of the Treaty. National regulatory authorities shall monitor the quality of data services in terms of available minimum speed and reliability. National regulatory authorities shall also be alert to the particular case of involuntary roaming in the border regions of neighbouring Member States and monitor whether traffic steering techniques are used to the disadvantage of customers. They shall communicate the results of such monitoring to the Commission, including separate information on corporate, post-paid and pre-paid customers, every six months."
Amendment 184 #
2008/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Regulation (EC) No 717/2007
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall review the functioning of this Regulation and, after a full consultation, shall report to the European Parliament and the Council no later than 31 December 2011. The Commission shall evaluate in particular whether the objectives of this Regulation have been achieved. In itsso doing, report the Commission shall review, inter alia: – the developments in wholesale and retail charges for the provision to roaming customers of voice and data communication services, including SMS and MMS, and the corresponding developments in mobile communication services at national level in the different Member States, for pre-paid and post-paid customers separately; – the extent to which consumers have benefited through reductions in the price of roaming services or in other ways from reductions in the costs of the provision of roaming services; – the degree of competition including the competitive situation of smaller, independent or newly started operators; For this purpose the Commission may use the information supplied pursuant to Article 7(3), and shall, if appropriate, include recommendations regarding the need further to regulate these services. For this purpose the Commission may use the information supplied pursuant to Article 7(3).
Amendment 19 #
2008/0185(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) The common framework should meet current European statutory requirements (interoperability of electronic registers, electronic taxation systems, etc.).
Amendment 20 #
2008/0185(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) Given the task of the local authorities in ensuring the effective functioning and interoperability of European public administrations, it is important for part of the programme to be devoted to local authorities.
Amendment 28 #
2008/0185(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(2a) The ISA Programme should be extended to encompass the local and regional authorities.
Amendment 33 #
2008/0185(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – point (d a) (new)
Article 3 – point (d a) (new)
(da) the promotion and improvement of interoperability between key public infrastructures,
Amendment 41 #
2008/0185(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1a) Studies shall be published and forwarded to the Commission and European Parliament committees responsible as a basis for future legislative modifications to ensure the interoperability of the computer systems used by public administrations.
Amendment 48 #
2008/0185(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Amendment 49 #
2008/0185(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1a) 50% of the ISA programme budget shall be dedicated to the interoperability of local authority computer systems.
Amendment 25 #
2008/0152(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The aims of Council Regulation (EC) No 1980/2000 of 17 July 2000 on a Community eco-label award scheme were to establish a voluntary Community eco- label award scheme intended to promote products with a reducedn environmental impact during their entire life cycle and to provide consumers with accurate, non- deceptive and scientifically based information on the environmental impact of products.
Amendment 29 #
2008/0152(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) It is necessary to inform the public and raise public awareness of the Community Ecolabel through promotion actions, in order to make consumers aware of the meaning of the label and to enable them to make informed choices.
Amendment 19 #
2008/0151(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Action should be taken during the design phase of energy related products, since it appears that the pollution caused during a product's’s whole life cycle is determined at that stage, and most of the costs involved are committed then.
Amendment 20 #
2008/0151(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) This Directive seeks to achieve a high level of protection for the environment by reducing the potential negative environmental impact of energy related products , which will ultimately be beneficial to consumers and other end- users. Sustainable development also requires proper consideration of the health, social and economic impact of the measures envisaged. Improving the energy efficiency of products contributes to the security of the energy supply, which is a precondition of sound economic activity and therefore of sustainable development.
Amendment 21 #
2008/0151(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Although a comprehensive approach to environmental performance is desirable, greenhouse gas mitigation through increased energy efficiency should be considered a priority environmental goal pending the adoption of a working plan. Improving energy efficiency is the quickest and cheapest way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Amendment 23 #
2008/0151(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) This Directive should also encourage the integration of ecodesign in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and very small firms. Such integration could be facilitated by wide availability of and easy access to information relating to the sustainability of their products, and by access to specific financial instruments for SMEs operating in the field of improving energy efficiency.
Amendment 26 #
2008/0151(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Surveillance authorities should exchange information on the measures envisaged within the scope of this Directive with a view to improving surveillance of the market. Such cooperation should make the utmost use of electronic means of communication and relevant Community programmes. The exchange of information on overall environmental life cycle performance and on the achievements of design solutions should be facilitated. The accumulation and dissemination of the body of knowledge generated by the ecodesign efforts of manufacturers is one of the crucial benefits of this Directive.
Amendment 27 #
2008/0151(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26 a (new)
Recital 26 a (new)
(26a) Member States and the Commission should promote and develop specific programmes and instruments for the financing of research into the ecodesign of energy related products.
Amendment 37 #
2008/0151(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States and the Commission should develop and promote the development of specific programmes and instruments for the financing of SMEs operating in the field of improving energy efficiency.
Amendment 48 #
2008/0151(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21
Article 21
Not later than 6 July 20121, the Commission shall review the appropriateness of extending the scope of the Directive to non energy related products, the effectiveness of this Directive and of its implementing measures, the threshold for implementing measures, market surveillance mechanisms and any relevant self-regulation stimulated, after consultation of the Consultation Forum referred to in Article 18, and, as appropriate, present proposals to the European Parliament and the Council for amending this Directive.
Amendment 27 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The promotion of sustainable transport is a key element of the common transport policy. To this end, the negative impacts of transport, in particular congestion, which impedes mobility, pollution, which creates health and environmental damage, and its contribution to climate change must be reduced. Moreover environmental protection requirements must be integrated into the definition and implementation of other Community policies, including the common transport policy. The priorities of environmental protection, social and economic cohesion objectives and EU business competitiveness objectives should also be reconciled in a balanced way as part of the Lisbon Strategy for growth and employment.
Amendment 30 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) To optimise the transport system accordingly, the common transport policy must use a variety of instruments to improve the transport infrastructure and technologies and enable a more efficient management of transport demand. This calls for further recourse to the "user pays" principle and the development of the "polluter pays" principle in the transport sectoran assessment of the impact of any new political initiative, in accordance with the provisions of the Lisbon Strategy and the Strategy for sustainable development. Any decision related to the mandatory principle applicable in the future to the provisions of this Directive should be based solely on an in-depth cost-benefit analysis that takes into account the overall burden on goods transport by road.
Amendment 33 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) The internalisation of external transport costs occurs not only through user charges but also through the development of infrastructures with a view to providing real alternatives to the most polluting forms of transport, via the promotion of research and technological advances and the harmonisation of standards at EU level.
Amendment 37 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) It is necessary to examine the present state of affairs in certain Member States under which VAT is levied on the vignette or road tax and the harmonisation of the relevant fiscal regime, with a view to not creating artificial barriers to the free movement of goods and avoiding double taxation.
Amendment 38 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) Road congestion is the outcome of existing transport infrastructures' quality and capacity levels and the volume of traffic of both private cars and vehicles transporting persons and goods; it is therefore necessary for Member States to invest in transport infrastructures so as to minimise the external costs generated by them.
Amendment 39 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 23 b (new)
Recital 23 b (new)
(23b) Member States may use the TEN-T budget and the Structural Funds in order to improve transport infrastructures with a view to reducing the external costs of transport in general and implement electronic means of collecting the charges arising from the provisions of this Directive.
Amendment 40 #
2008/0147(COD)
Council position – amending act
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) In order to promote the interoperability of tolling arrangements, and subject to compliance with certain conditions, two or more Member States should be permitted to cooperate in introducing common systems of tollsThe European Commission should take all necessary measures to ensure the introduction of a European electronic road toll service throughout the whole of the European Union, in accordance with Decision 2009/750/EC, by 31 December 2010.
Amendment 40 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) In accordance with the transport policy objectives of this Directive, the additional revenue generated from an external cost charge should be used forto improve the transport sector as a whole, namely projects with a broad Community interest, and designed to promote sustainable mobility at largewith the objective of reducing external costs. Such projects should therefore relate to facilitating efficient pricing, reducing road transport pollution at source, mitigating its effects, improving CO2 and energy performance of vehicles, and developing alternative and sustainable infrastructure for transport users. It includes, for example, research and development on cleaner vehicles, repair, maintenance and improvement works on existing infrastructure, developing new infrastructure and the implementation of the transport part of the action plans under Council Directive 96/62/EC of 27 September 1996 on ambient air quality assessment and management and Directive 2002/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 June 2002 relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise , which may comprise measures to mitigate traffic-based noise and air pollution around large infrastructure and in agglomerations. Earmarking this revenue does not release Member States from the obligation laid down in Article 88(3) of the Treaty to notify the Commission of certain national measures, nor does it prejudge the outcome of any procedures initiated under Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty.
Amendment 43 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 29 a (new)
Recital 29 a (new)
(29a) Complementary measures should boost the effects of pricing systems in order to face climate change challenges and improve the environmental performance of the transport system, in particular with regard to the pursuit of EU transport policy goals: a more balanced modal shift, greater efficiency of the logistic performance of road transport, reduction of energy consumption and emissions by the road transport sector.
Amendment 43 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The promotion of sustainable transport is a key element of the common transport policy. To this end, the negative impacts of transport, in particular congestion, which impedes mobility, pollution, which creates health and environmental damage, and its contribution to climate change must be reduced. Moreover environmental protection requirements must be integrated into the definition and implementation of other Community policies, including the common transport policy. The priorities of environmental protection, social and economic cohesion objectives and European business competitiveness objectives should also be reconciled in a balanced way as part of the Lisbon Strategy for growth and employment.
Amendment 45 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(4a) Considers that the internalisation of external transport costs, especially those related to the environment, should be gradually phased in, so as not to generate excessive costs which might adversely affect the competitiveness of any particular mode of transport.
Amendment 46 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 7a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 47 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7a – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 7a – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The application of these regulatory charges to fight congestion in densely populated areas or in sensitive areas shall not have any discriminatory effects on transit traffic.
Amendment 49 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7b – paragraph 2
Article 7b – paragraph 2
(2) The external cost charge shall be related to the cost of climate change and of traffic-based air pollution, the cost of traffic-based noise pollution, or both. On road sections subject to congestion the external cost charge may also include the cost of congestion during the periods when these road sections are usually congested.
Amendment 52 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) To optimise the transport system accordingly, the common transport policy must use a variety of instruments to improve the transport infrastructure and technologies and enable a more efficient management of transport demand. This calls for further recourse to the “user pays” principle and the development of the “polluter pays” principle in the transport sectoran assessment of the impact of any new political initiative, in accordance with the provisions of the Lisbon Strategy and the Strategy for sustainable development. Any decision related to the mandatory principle applicable in the future to the provisions of this Directive should be taken only based on an in-depth cost-benefit analysis that takes into account the overall burden on goods transport by road.
Amendment 53 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7i – paragraph 5
Article 7i – paragraph 5
(5) However, for a transitional period until 31 December 201320 inclusive, an external cost charge may be levied and collected by means of an existing tolling arrangement. In such a case, the Member State concerned shall notify the Commission of a plan to change by 31 December 201320 at the latest to a system which complies with the requirements of paragraph 4.
Amendment 58 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. A Member State in which an external cost charge is levied shall ensure that the revenue generated by the charge is earmarked for measures aimed at facilitating efficient pricing, reducing road transport pollution at source, mitigating its effects, improving CO2 and energy performance of vehicles, and developing alternative infrastructure for transport userexisting infrastructure, developing traffic management systems aimed at optimising the use of existing infrastructure and developing a balanced transport infrastructure network, according to needs with the objective of reducing external costs.
Amendment 61 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 9b
Article 9b
The Commission shall facilitate dialogue and the exchange of technical know-how between Member States in relation to the implementation of this Directive and in particular the Annexes. It shall support Member States' efforts to carry out, by 31 July 2010 and via the TEN-T budget, national studies on the impact of introducing this Directive's binding provisions on internalising external costs. The Commission shall adapt Annexes 0, III, IIIa and IV in the light of scientific and technical progress and Annexes I and II in the light of inflation. Those measures designed to amend non-essential elements of this Directive shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 9c (3).
Amendment 68 #
2008/0147(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 g – paragraph 3 – point (d)
Article 7 g – paragraph 3 – point (d)
(d) the peak periods during which the higher infrastructure charges are levied for the purpose of reducing congestion do not exceed fiveour hours per day.
Amendment 69 #
2008/0147(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 g – paragraph 4
Article 7 g – paragraph 4
4. The variations referred to in paragraphs 1 and 3 are not designed to generate additional toll revenue. Any unintended increase in revenue shall be counterbalanced by changes to the structure of the variation which must be implemented within two yearhree months from the end of the accounting year in which the additional revenue is generated.
Amendment 84 #
2008/0147(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall determine the use of revenues generated by this Directive. The revenues generated from external-cost charges, or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues, shouldall be used only to benefit the road transport sector, to make transporit more sustainable and optimise the entire road transport system, including the following:
Amendment 86 #
2008/0147(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point (g a) (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point (g a) (new)
(ga) Provision of an adequate number of secure parking areas.
Amendment 87 #
2008/0147(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
(1) By …*, and every fourthree years thereafter, Member States which levy an external-cost charge and/or an infrastructure charge shall draw up a report on tolls, including concession tolls, levied on their territory and shall forward it to the Commission which shall make it available to the other Member States. That report may exclude tolling arrangements that were already in place on 10 June 2008 and which do not include external-cost charges, as long as those arrangements remain in force and provided that they are not substantially amended. That report shall comprise information on: * JO, a se introduceInsert datae: 4836 months after the entry into force of this Directive.
Amendment 90 #
2008/0147(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point (c a) (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point (c a) (new)
(ca) for each Member State individually, tolls paid by road transport operators from the Member State in question under this directive on crossing each of the Member States to which this directive applies.
Amendment 93 #
2008/0147(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point (a a) (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point (a a) (new)
(aa) the report shall be accompanied by a proposal to the European Parliament and the Council for a revision of this directive with a view to eliminating all administrative or tariff barriers to the free movement of goods which could distort competition on the internal market for freight transport by road;
Amendment 138 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) In accordance with the transport policy objectives of this Directive, the additional revenue generated from an external cost charge should be used forto improve the transport sector as a whole, namely projects with a broad Community interest, and designed to promote sustainable mobility at largewith the objective of reducing external costs. Such projects should therefore relate to facilitating efficient pricing, reducing road transport pollution at source, mitigating its effects, improving CO2 and energy performance of vehicles, and developing alternative and sustainable infrastructure for transport users. It includes, for example, research and development on cleaner vehicles, repair, maintenance and improvement works on existing infrastructure, developing new infrastructure and the implementation of the transport part of the action plans under Council Directive 96/62/EC of 27 September 1996 on ambient air quality assessment and management and Directive 2002/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 June 2002 relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise, which may comprise measures to mitigate traffic-based noise and air pollution around large infrastructure and in agglomerations. Earmarking this revenue does not release Member States from the obligation laid down in Article 88(3) of the Treaty to notify the Commission of certain national measures, nor does it prejudge the outcome of any procedures initiated under Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty.
Amendment 343 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7i – paragraph 5
Article 7i – paragraph 5
5. However, until 31 December 20135, an external cost charge may be levied and collected by means of an existing tolling arrangement. In such a case, the Member State concerned shall notify the Commission of its plan to switch to a system which complies with the requirements of paragraph 4 by 31 December 20135 at the latest.
Amendment 369 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. A Member State in which an external cost charge is levied shall ensure that the revenue generated by the charge is earmarked for measures aimed at facilitating efficient pricing, reducing road transport pollution at source, mitigating its effects, improving CO2 and energy performance of vehicles, and developing alternative infrastructure for transport userexisting infrastructure, developing traffic management systems aiming at optimizing the use of existing infrastructure and developing a balanced transport infrastructure network, according to needs with the objective of reducing external costs.
Amendment 388 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 9b
Article 9b
The Commission shall facilitate dialogue and the exchange of technical know-how between Member States in relation to the implementation of this Directive and in particular the Annexes. The Commission shall support the Member States in their performance, up to 31 July 2010, through the TEN-T budget, of national impact studies on the introduction of binding provisions on internalising the external costs arising from this directive. The Commission shall adapt Annexes 0, III, IIIa and IV in the light of scientific and technical progress and Annexes I and II in the light of inflation. Those measures designed to amend non-essential elements of this Directive shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 9c(3).
Amendment 26 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) This Directive provides also for the right for a patient to receive any medicinal product authorised for marketing or healthcare services in the Member State where healthcare is provided, even if the medicinal product is not authorised for marketingor healthcare services are not available in the Member State of affiliation, as it is an indispensable part of obtaining effective treatment in another Member State.
Amendment 27 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) There is no definition of what constitutes hospital care throughout the different health systems of the Community, and different interpretations could therefore constitute an obstacle to the freedom for patients to receive healthcare. In order to overcome that obstacle, it is necessary to provide a Community definition of hospital care. Hospital care generally means : - healthcare requiring the overnight accommodation of the patient.; - healthcare requiring use of highly specialised and cost-intensive medical infrastructure or medical equipment; or - healthcare involving treatments presenting a particular risk for the patient or the population; However, it may be appropriate to submit to the same regime of hospital care also certain other kinds of healthcare, if that healthcare requires use of highly specialised and cost-intensive medical infrastructure or medical equipment (e.g. high-technology scanners used for diagnosis) or involving treatments presenting a particular risk for the patient or the population (e.g. treatment of serious infectious diseases). A regularly updated list of such treatments shall be specifically defined by the Commission through the comitology procedure.
Amendment 55 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1a) A national of a Member State nay affiliate by paying contributions to a health insurance scheme of a Member State other than that of residence.
Amendment 57 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(2a) There shall be no discrimination on grounds of place of residence in the level of contributions paid.
Amendment 60 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Article 6 – paragraph 5
5. Patients travelling to another Member State with the purpose of receiving healthcare there or seeking to receive healthcare provided in another Member State shall be guaranteed access to their medical records, in conformity with national measures implementing Community provisions on the protection of personal data, in particular Directives 95/46/EC and 2002/58/EC. Data shall be transmitted only with the explicit consent in writing of the patient or the patient’s relatives.
Amendment 68 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 2
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 2
- .healthcare involving treatments or medical services presenting a particular risk for the patient or the population.
Amendment 74 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) had the healthcare been provided in its territory, it would have been assumreimbursed or covered by the Member State’s social security system; and
Amendment 85 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The Member State of affiliation shall ensure that administrative procedures regarding affiliation to a health insurance scheme and the use of healthcare in another Member State related to any prior authorisation referred to in Article 8(3), reimbursement of costs of healthcare incurred in another Member State and other conditions and formalities referred to in Article 6(3), are based on objective, non- discriminatory criteria which are published in advance, and which are necessary and proportionate to the objective to be achieved. In any event, an insured person shall always be granted the authorisation pursuant to Regulations on coordination of social security referred to in Art. 3.1 f) whenever the conditions of Art.22.1 c) and Art. 22.2 of Regulation 1408/71 are met.
Amendment 90 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point d a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point d a (new)
(da) the existence of specific services/treatment or infrastructures in the Member State of residence.
Amendment 91 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(3a) Independently of the legislation applying in the Member State of affiliation or in that where the medical care is provided, the removal of organs following decease shall only be permitted with the explicit consent in writing of the parents’ relatives.
Amendment 9 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Technical progress in the area of advanced vehicle safety systems offers new possibilities for casualty reduction. In order to maximise the number of casualties saved it is necessary to foresee the progressive voluntary introduction of some of these technologies. according to the vehicle range and the market.
Amendment 11 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to simplify the type-approval legislation in line with the recommendations of the Report CARS 21: A Competitive Automotive Regulatory System for the 21st century, it is appropriate to repeal several Directives without reducing the level of protection of road users. The requirements set out in those Directives should be carried over to this Regulation and should be replaced, where appropriate, with references to the corresponding regulations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), as incorporated into Community law in accordance with Article 4 of Council Decision 97/836/EC of 27 November 1997 with a view to accession by the European Community to the Agreement of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe concerning the adoption of uniform technical prescriptions for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts which can be fitted to and/or used on wheeled vehicles and the conditions for reciprocal recognition of approvals granted on the basis of these prescriptions.
Amendment 15 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) It is appropriate to implement the measures announced in the Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament “Results of the review of the Community Strategy to reduce CO2 emissions from passenger cars and light-commercial vehicles” aimed at reducing CO2 emissions from tyres. This reduction should be achieved through a combination of low rolling resistance tyres and the use of Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems. At the same time, it is also appropriate to set out requirements aimed at reducing tyre-road noise and ensuring that tyre safety levels are maintained through the introduction of wet grip requirements. The related implementation timetable should reflect the degree of challenge in meeting all of those requirements. In particular, due to the challenge in meeting the requirements on rolling noise and taking into account the time needed by industry for replacing existing lines of tyres, it is appropriate to provide for a longer period for implementation of rolling noise requirements with regard to new tyres of existing types while also recognising the need for a specific time-frame to adapt the production and supply chain to the requirements of this Regulation. It is not the purpose of this Regulation to restrict the placing on the market of tyres from stocks produced before the dates of entry into effect of the respective new technical requirements and which can be sold after those dates. The date of manufacture of tyres can easily be recognised by the existing mandatory marking of the ‘date of manufacture’ on the tyre as stipulated in Directive 92/23.
Amendment 20 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1
Article 1
This Regulation establishes requirements for the type-approval of motor vehicles, their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor, with regard to their safety. This Regulation also establishes requirements for the type-approval of tyres, with regard to their CO2 and noise emissionsafety and environmental performance. It shall not apply to retreaded tyres.
Amendment 43 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. With effect from 29 October 2012three years from the date of publication of this Regulation national authorities shall refuse, on grounds relating to the areas of vehicle safety and tyres covered inby Articles 5 to 9 and Annex I, with the exception of the rolling resistance limit values set out in table 2 of Part B of Annex I, to grant EC type-approval or national type-approval in respect of new types of vehicle of the categories specified in those Articles and their implementing measures, and to grant EC component/separate technical unit type-approval with respect to new types of components or separate technical units intended therefor, which do not comply with the relevant provisions of this Regulation.
Amendment 46 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. With effect from 29 October 2012 national authorities shall refuse, on grounds relating to the areas of vehicle safety and tyres covered in Articles 5 to 9 and Annex I, with the exception of the rolling resistance limit values set out in table 2 of Part B and rolling noise of Part C of Annex I, to grant EC type-approval or national type-approval in respect of new types of vehicle of the categories specified in those Articles and their implementing measures, and to grant EC component/separate technical unit type- approval with respect to new types of components or separate technical units intended therefor, which do not comply with the relevant provisions of this Regulation.
Amendment 47 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 49 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. With effect from 29 October 201460 months after adoption of technical requirements, national authorities shall, on grounds relating to the areas of vehicle safety and tyres covered in Articles 5, 6, 7, 8, Article 9(1) to (45) and Parts A, B and BC of Annex I, with the exception of the rolling resistance limit values for C3 tyres and the rolling resistance limit values set out in table 2 of Part B of Annex I, in the case of new vehicles of the categories specified in those Articles which do not comply with the relevant provisions of this Regulation, consider certificates of conformity to be no longer valid for the purposes of Article 26 of Directive 2007/46/EC and shall prohibit the registration, sale and entry into service of such vehicles and, in the case of new componentstyres manufactured from that date or separate technical units intended therefor which do not comply with the relevant provisions of this Regulation, shall prohibit their sale and entry into service.
Amendment 53 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. With effect from 29 October 201672 months after the adoption of technical requirements, national authorities shall, on grounds relating to tyre rolling noise and, with respect to C3 tyres, also on grounds relating to tyre rolling resistance, with the exception of the rolling resistance limit values set out in table 2 of Part B of Annex I, in the case of new vehicles of the categories M, N and O which do not comply with the relevant provisions of this Regulation, consider certificates of conformity to be no longer valid for the purposes of Article 26 of Directive 2007/46/EC and shall prohibit the registration, sale and entry into service of such vehicles and, in the case of new tyres intended therefor which do not comply with the relevant provisions of this Regulation, shall prohibit their sale and entry into service.
Amendment 57 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. With effect from 29 October 201672 months after the adoption of technical requirements, national authorities shall refuse, on grounds relating to tyre rolling resistance, to grant EC type-approval or national type- approval in respect of new types of vehicle of the categories M, N and O, and to grant EC component/separate technical unit type-approval with respect to new types of tyres intended therefor, which do not comply with the rolling resistance limit values set out in table 2 of Part B of Annex I.
Amendment 61 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
5. With effect from 29 October 201896 months after the adoption of technical requirements, national authorities shall, on grounds relating to tyre rolling resistance of C1 and C2 tyres, in the case of new vehicles of the categories M, N and O which do not comply with the rolling resistance limit values set out in table 2 of Part B of Annex I, consider certificates of conformity to be no longer valid for the purposes of Article 26 of Directive 2007/46/EC and shall prohibit the registration, sale and entry into service of such vehicles and, in the case of new tyres intended therefor which do not comply with the rolling resistance limit values set out in table 2 of Part B of Annex I, shall prohibit their sale and entry into service.
Amendment 70 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Article 11 – paragraph 6
6. With effect from 29 October 2020120 months from the date of adoption of technical requirements, national authorities shall, on grounds relating to tyre rolling resistance of C3 tyres, in the case of new vehicles of the categories M, N and O which do not comply with the rolling resistance limit values set out in table 2 of Part B of Annex I, consider certificates of conformity to be no longer valid for the purposes of Article 26 of Directive 2007/46/EC and shall prohibit the registration, sale and entry into service of such vehicles and, in the case of new tyres intended therefor which do not comply with the rolling resistance limit values set out in table 2 of Part B of Annex I, shall prohibit their sale and entry into service.
Amendment 72 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7
Article 11 – paragraph 7
7. With effect from 29 October 201372 months from the date of adoption of technical requirements, national authorities shall refuse, on grounds relating to the areas of vehicle safety covered in Article 10, to grant EC type-approval or national type- approval in respect of new types of vehicle of categories M2, M3, N2 and N3, to grant EC type-approval or national type-approval in respect of new types of vehicle of categories M1 and N1 fitted with an Advanced Emergency Braking System and/or a Lane Departure Warning System, and to grant EC component/separate technical unit type-approval with respect to new types of Advanced Emergency Braking Systems and Lane Departure Warning Systems intended therefor, which do not comply with the relevant provisions of this Regulation.
Amendment 73 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8
Article 11 – paragraph 8
8. With effect from 29 October 201596 months after the adoption of technical requirements, national authorities shall, on grounds relating to vehicle safety covered in Article 10, in the case of new vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2 and N3 and new vehicles of categories M1 and N1 fitted with an Advanced Emergency Braking System and/or a Lane Departure Warning System which do not comply with the relevant provisions of this Regulation, consider certificates of conformity to be no longer valid for the purposes of Article 26 of Directive 2007/46/EC and shall prohibit the registration, sale and entry into service of such vehicles, and, in the case of new Advanced Emergency Braking Systems and Lane Departure Warning Systems intended therefor which do not comply with the relevant provisions of this Regulation, shall prohibit their sale and entry into service.
Amendment 74 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. This regulation shall be without prejudice to any EC type-approval granted to vehicles, components or separate technical units before the date referred to in paragraph 1 and shall not prevent the extension of such approvals under the terms of the Directive under which they were originally granted.
Amendment 46 #
2008/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The types of road traffic offences to be covered by this system should reflect their seriousness in terms of endangering road safety and should cover offences which are qualified as traffic offences in the laws of all Member States. It is accordingly appropriate to make provision in relation to speeding, drink-driving, non-use of a seat- belt, and failing to stop at a red traffic light. The Commission will continue to monitor developments across the EU in respect of other road traffic offences with serious implications for road safety and if appropriate, on the basis of a report submitted to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of this directive, will consider proposing a revision of the Directive in order to cover them within its scope, such as driving under the influence of drugs, use of mobile phones while driving and uninsured driving.
Amendment 51 #
2008/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Further, the cross-border exchange of information should be carried out rapidly by electronic means. To this end, an EU electronic network should be set upit is desirable to set up secure Community electronic networks enabling the exchange of information in secure conditions ensuring the confidentiality of the data transmitted.
Amendment 53 #
2008/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Since the data relating to the identification of an offender is personal, Member States must take the measures necessary to ensure that Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data is complied with. The offender shall be informed accordingly, when notified of the offence, of his rights regarding access to, rectification of and deletion of data and of the maximum legal period for which the data can be kept.
Amendment 66 #
2008/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8a Delegation of power 1. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 8a shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from the date of entry into force of this directive. The Commission shall table a report on the delegation of power at the latest six months before expiry of the five- year period from the date of entry into force of this directive. Delegation of power shall be tacitly renewed for the same period, except where the European Parliament or Council raise an objection thereto at the latest three months before the expiry of each period. 2. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and the Council. 3. The power to adopt delegated acts shall be conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in Article 8a.
Amendment 67 #
2008/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 b (new)
Article 8 b (new)
Article 8b Revocation of delegation of power 1. The delegation of power referred to in Article 8a may be revoked by the European Parliament or by the Council. 2. The institution which has initiated the internal procedure in order to decide whether it intends to revoke the delegation of power shall take steps to inform the other institution and the Commission within a reasonable period prior to adoption of the final decision indicating which delegated powers could be revoked and reasons for their revocation. 3. A decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of power specified in that decision. It shall take effect immediately or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. The decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Amendment 68 #
2008/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 c (new)
Article 8 c (new)
Amendment 70 #
2008/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. This Directive shall only apply to financial penalties in respect of the road traffic offences referred to in (1) above, and shall not apply to penal sanctions or to the points systems existing under Member States' specific legislation.
Amendment 96 #
2008/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the exchange of information described in Article 3 is carried out by electronic means. For this purpose, Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure that an EU secure Community electronic network based on common rules is set up no later than 12 months after the date mentioned in Article 9 (1).
Amendment 97 #
2008/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. Common rules concerning the implementation of paragraph 1 shall be adopted by the Commission, after consulting the Member States, by the date mentioned in Article 9(1) in accordance with the regulatory procedure provided for in Article 8(2).
Amendment 98 #
2008/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the technical procedures for electronic exchange of the data between Member States, guaranteeing the security and confidentiality of the data transmitted;
Amendment 99 #
2008/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) the instruments and conditions applying to payment (the currency used, the exchange rate applicable, the authority to which payment is to be made, the conditions for bank transfers, etc).
Amendment 103 #
2008/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Amendment 112 #
2008/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Where the central authorities of the Member State of residence decide not to pursue the application of the financial penalties following information received by the competent authorities of the Member State where the offence was committed, they shall inform the Commission and the competent authorities of the Member State where the offence was committed of the reasons for their decision.
Amendment 115 #
2008/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5a (new ) Recognition and execution of penalties (1) The competent authorities of the Member State of residence shall recognise a decision forwarded pursuant to Article 5(2), with no other formalities, and shall take, without delay, all measures necessary for its execution. That execution shall be governed by the law of the Member State of residence and by the financial penalties prevailing in that Member State, save where the competent authorities decide to invoke one of the following grounds for non-recognition or non-execution: (a) the notification forwarded by the Member State where the offence was committed is incomplete; (b) the person concerned has not been informed of his right of redress or of the relevant deadline. (2) The competent authority of the Member State where the offence was committed shall immediately inform the Member State of residence with regard to any decision or measure leading to the retraction of the executory nature of the decision. The Member State of residence shall suspend execution of the decision as soon as it has been informed by the competent authority of the Member State where the offence was committed of that decision or measure.
Amendment 120 #
2008/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7a (new) Provision of information to drivers in the EU (1) The Member States and the Commission shall adopt the measures required to ensure that sufficient information is offered to drivers with regard to the implementing measures under this directive. The Commission shall supply this information to drivers in the EU via a website setting out the main points of the national legislation applying to the offences referred to in Article 1; (2) The Member States, together with the Commission, shall take the measures required to encourage providers of electronic services to inform drivers and to supply details of the national legislation applying to the offences referred to in Article 1, as well as of the financial penalties applied by the Member State in whose territory a driver is travelling; (3) The Member States and the Commission shall take the measures required to ensure the future development of European projects (on the lines of Galileo) making available applications for the location or greater efficiency of road transport, thus permitting the transmission of the information referred to in (2) above to drivers in the EU via such systems.
Amendment 31 #
2008/0051(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) In view of the social importance of household electricity and of energy products used to heat dwellings, the Member States should consider the possibility, in these cases, of applying the minimum admissible levels of excise duty, and even of abolishing excise duty, on energy products used for that purpose.
Amendment 32 #
2008/0051(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4b) In view of the importance of agriculture to economic development and in ensuring food supply, the Member States could abolish excise duty on diesel fuel used exclusively for agricultural work.
Amendment 39 #
2008/0051(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1a) In view of the social importance of household electricity and of energy products used to heat dwellings, Member States may, in these cases, apply the minimum admissible levels of excise duty, and even abolish excise duty, on energy products used for that purpose.
Amendment 40 #
2008/0051(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. In view of the importance of agriculture to economic development and in ensuring food supply, Member States may abolish excise duty on diesel fuel used exclusively for agricultural work.
Amendment 51 #
2008/0051(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. A movement of excise goods shall be considered to take place under suspension of excise duty only if it takes place under cover of an electronic administrative document processed in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3. The Member States and the Commission shall to this end take the necessary measures to implement public key facilities at national level and to ensure their interoperability.
Amendment 21 #
2008/0014(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In order to meet this objective, the European Council in its meeting of 8 and 9 March 2007 in Brussels has endorsed a Community objective of a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 compared to 1990 as its contributionwith a view to a global and comprehensive agreement for the period beyond 2012, provided that other developed countries commit themselves to comparable emission reductions and economically more advanced developing countries commit themselves to contributing adequately according to their responsibilities and capabilities.
Amendment 38 #
2008/0014(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to provide for flexibility for Member States in implementing their commitments, to promote sustainable development in third countries, in particular in developing countries, and to provide certainty to investors, the Community should continue to recognise a certain amount of credits from greenhouse gas emission reduction projects in third countries before a future international agreement on climate change has been reached. Member States should ensure that all enterprises in the Union undertaking projects for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in third countries also respect at home the criteria of environmental protection, social welfare and the promotion of European values. Member States should ensure that their policies for purchasing these credits enhance the equitable geographical distribution of projects and enhance the achievement of a future international climate change agreement.
Amendment 59 #
2008/0014(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – subparagraph 1
For the purposes of this Decision, the relevant definitions laid down in Article 3 of Directive 2003/87/EC shall apply.
Amendment 68 #
2008/0014(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. Subject to paragraph 3 and Article 4, each Member State shall ensure that its total greenhouse gas emissions in 2013 from sources not covered under Directive 2003/87/EC do not exceed the average annual greenhouse gas emissions of that Member State from those sources during the years 2008, 2009 and 2010, as reported and verified pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC and as declared pursuant to Decision 280/2004/EC.
Amendment 70 #
2008/0014(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Subject to paragraph 3 and Article 4, each Member State shall annually limit those greenhouse gas emissions in a linear manner to ensure that those emissions do not exceed the maximum level for that Member State in 2020 as specified in the specified in the Annex. Annex.
Amendment 90 #
2008/0014(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States shallmust ensure that their policies for purchasing these credits enhance the equitable geographical distribution of projects and the achievement of an international agreement on climate change.
Amendment 93 #
2008/0014(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Once a future international agreement on climate change has been reached, Member States may only use CERs and emissions reduction units (ERUs) from third countries which have ratified that agreement.
Amendment 56 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In order to enhance the certainty and predictability of the Community scheme, after the conclusion of an international agreement, provisions should be specified to increase the level of contribution of the Community scheme to achieving an overall reduction of more than 20%, in particular in view of the objective of the European Council for a 30% reduction by 2020 that is considered scientifically necessary to avoid dangerous climate change, provided that other developed countries commit themselves to comparable emission reductions and economically more advanced developing countries contribute adequately according to their responsibilities and respective capabilities. A fair burden sharing between the Community scheme and other sectors of the economy, based on scientific evidence, has to be ensured.
Amendment 154 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Transitional free allocation to installations should be provided for through harmonised Community-wide rules ("benchmarks") in order to minimise distortions of competition within the Community. TWithout prejudice to sector specific criteria, these rules should take account of the most greenhouse gas and energy efficient techniques, substitutes, generally applicable alternative production processes, use of biomass, renewables and greenhouse gas capture and storagethe potential, including the technical potential, to reduce emissions. Any such rules should not give incentives to indecrease emissions and ensure that an increasing proportion of these allowances is auctioned. Allocations must be fixed prior to the trading periospecific emissions. Allocations based on benchmarks must be fixed so as to enable the market to function properly. They shall also avoid undue distortions of competition on the markets for electricity and heat supplied to industrial installations. These rules should equally apply to new entrants carrying out the same activities as existing installations receiving transitional free allocations. To avoid any distortion of competition within the internal market, no free allocation should be made in respect of the production of electricity by new entrants, with the exception of electricity produced from waste gases from industrial production processes. Allowances which remain in the set-aside for new entrants in 2020 should be auctioned.
Amendment 227 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2 – point (a)
Article 1 – point 2 – point (a)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3 – point (c)
Article 3 – point (c)
Amendment 234 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2 – point (b)
Article 1 – point 2 – point (b)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3 – point (h)
Article 3 – point (h)
(h) 'new entrant' means any installation carrying out one or more of the activities indicated in Annex I, which has obtained a greenhouse gas emission permit or an update of its greenhouse gas emission permit because of an increase in the installation's production capacity of at least 20%, subsequent to the submission to the Commission of the list referred to in Article 11(1);
Amendment 313 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - Point 7
Article 1 - Point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 - paragraph 3
Article 10 - paragraph 3
Amendment 358 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - Point 7
Article 1 - Point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 - paragraph 5
Article 10 - paragraph 5
5. By 31 DecemberJune 2010, the Commission shall adopt a Regulation on timing, administration and other aspects of auctioning to ensure that it is conducted in an open, transparent and non- discriminatory manner. Auctions shall be designed to ensure that operators, and in particular any small and medium size enterprises covered by the Community scheme, have full access and any other participants do not undermine the operation of the auction. That measure, designed to amend non-essential elements of this Directive by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article [23(3)].
Amendment 379 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. The Commission shall, at the latest by 30 June 20110, adopt Community wide and fully- harmonised implementing measures for allocating the allowances referred to in paragraphs 2 to 6 and 8 in a harmonised manner.
Amendment 386 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Those measures, designed to amend non- essential elements of this Directive by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article [23(3)]. In defining the principles for setting benchmarks in individual sectors, the Commission shall consult with the sectors concerned.
Amendment 391 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The measures referred to in the first subparagraph shall, to the extent feasible, ensure that allocation takes place in a manner that gives incentives for greenhouse gas and energy efficient techniques and for reductions in emissions, by taking accounthe use of benchmarks. Without prejudice to sector specific criteria, account shall be taken of the most efficient techniques, substitutes, generally applicable alternative production processes, use of biomass and greenhouse gas capture and storage, and shall not give incother technical solutions with the potentivesal to increasreduce emissions. No free allocation shall be made in respect of any electricity productThe measures shall give incentives to decrease specific emissions.
Amendment 451 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 3
Article 10a – paragraph 3
3. Free allocation mayshall be given to electricity generators in respect of the production of heat through high efficiency cogeneration as defined by Directive 2004/8/EC for economically justifiable demand to ensure equal treatment with regard to other producers of heat. Free allocation shall also be given to the energy production in cogeneration installations producing power and heat for district heating systems and in respect of electricity production produced for self consumption of that installation. In each year subsequent to 2013, the total allocation to such installations in respect of the production of that heat shall be adjusted by the linear factor referred to in Article 9.
Amendment 493 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3
Article 10a – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3
No free allocation shall be made in respect of any electricity production by new entrants, with the exception of electricity produced from waste gases from industrial production processes. Where a waste gas from a production process is used as a fuel, allowances shall be allocated to the operator of the installation generating the waste gas with the same allocation principles as applied for that installation.
Amendment 552 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 - point 8
Article 1 - point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a - paragraph 9 - subparagraphs 1, 2 and 3, introductory part
Article 10a - paragraph 9 - subparagraphs 1, 2 and 3, introductory part
Amendment 594 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 8
Article 1 - point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10b - title and introduction
Article 10b - title and introduction
Measures to support certain energy intensiveenergy industries in the event of carbon leakage Not later than June31 December 20110, the Commission shall, in the light of the outcome of the international negotiations and the extent to which these lead to global greenhouse gas emission reductions, and after consulting with all relevant social partners, submit to the European Parliament and to the Council an analytical report assessing the situation with regard to energy-intensive sectors or sub-sectors that have been determined to be exposed to significant risks of carbon leakage. This shall be accompanied by any appropriate proposals, which may include:
Amendment 610 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 8
Article 1 - point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10b - paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10b - paragraph 2 a (new)
An international agreement including energy-intensive industries exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage, or a sector specific international agreement on such industries, must comply at least with the following criteria in order to provide a level playing field at installation level for sectors determined to be exposed to significant risks of carbon leakage: (i) equivalent CO2 emission targets, (ii) similar emission reduction systems with equivalent effect and based on benchmarks and imposed by all participating countries or from countries with non-equivalent CO2 emission targets in sectors covered by the Community scheme, (iii) an effective international monitoring and verification system, (iv) a binding dispute settlement regime and clear penalties for infringement, comparable to the EU system.
Amendment 710 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 21
Article 1 - point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 27 - title and paragraph 1
Article 27 - title and paragraph 1
Article 27 Article 27 Exclusion of small combustion installations subject to equivalent measures 1. Member States may exclude, from the Community scheme, combustion installations which have a rated thermal input below 25MW, reported emissions to the competent authority of less than 1025 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, excluding emissions from biomass, in each of the preceding 3 years, and which are subject to measures that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions, if the Member State concerned complies with the following conditions: (a) it notifies the Commission of each such installation, specifying the equivalent measures that are in place, (; b) it confirms that monitoring arrangements are in place to assess whether any installation emits 1025 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent, excluding emissions from biomass, in any one calendar year; (c) it confirms that if any installation emits 1025 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent, excluding emissions from biomass, in any one calendar year or the equivalent measures are no longer in place, the installation will be re-introduced into the system; (d) it publishes the information referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) for public comment.
Amendment 747 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 21
Article 1 - point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 - paragraph 1a (new)
Article 28 - paragraph 1a (new)
1a. Within six months following the conclusion of an international agreement on climate change leading to mandatory reductions exceeding those pursuant to Article 3, the Commission shall submit a legislative proposal on the contribution of each Member State to the Community’s additional reduction effort to be adopted according to the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty.
Amendment 748 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 21
Article 1 - point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 - paragraph 2
Article 28 - paragraph 2
Amendment 3 #
2008/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Ba (new)
Recital Ba (new)
Ba. whereas in some developing countries forests are being cleared for biofuel crops,
Amendment 13 #
2008/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Fa (new)
Recital Fa (new)
Fa. whereas any delay in taking firm decisions on the measures necessary to reduce the effects and causes of climate change will result in much higher costs,
Amendment 14 #
2008/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Fb (new)
Recital Fb (new)
Fb. whereas developing countries will be much more affected by climate change, in relation both to access to water and food insecurity owing to drought and desertification, and as a result of rising sea levels, new risks to health, extreme meteorological events and migratory pressures,
Amendment 19 #
2008/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Hb (new)
Recital Hb (new)
Hb. whereas, even though the European Union has set itself the target of becoming a leader in the fight against climate change, the EU budget does not reflect the priority given to the policies and measures adopted by the European Union for the fight against climate change;
Amendment 32 #
2008/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission and Member States to agree to earmark at least 25 % ofthe expected revenues from auctioning within the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) in the next trading period, for funding of the GCCA and other climate change measures in developing countries;
Amendment 52 #
2008/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to promote, through the GCCA, an action plan focusing on the need to encourage the responsible use of farmland, giving priority to guaranteeing people's food supply;
Amendment 15 #
2007/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Therefore calls on Member States and the Commission to develop guidelines in order to encourage Member States to introduce incentives, including tax breaks, for both ecological and vehicle safety features;
Amendment 29 #
2007/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19a (new)
Paragraph 19a (new)
19a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States, together with the eSecurity working group and the national and Community bodies specialised in security of IT systems and electronic communications networks, to speed up work on framing recommendations and rules in the area of the security of electronic communications networks, IT systems architecture, and their interaction;
Amendment 30 #
2007/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19b (new)
Paragraph 19b (new)
Amendment 31 #
2007/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20a (new)
Paragraph 20a (new)
20a. Calls on the Commission, together with the eSafety Forum and the specialised national and Community bodies, to define the legal framework to be applied to each of the following: the eCall system; the electronic stability control system; the accident prevention system; and, in particular, human-machine interaction (HMI);
Amendment 32 #
2007/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20b (new)
Paragraph 20b (new)
20b. Welcomes the negotiations for an international agreement for a global technical regulation which would include the technical specifications for the electronic stability control system (ESC), and calls on the Commission to draw up a report on the state of those negotiations and the measures agreed on the matter;
Amendment 33 #
2007/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. LDraws the Council's attention to the short deadline for introducing the eCall system and services for new vehicles, and looks forward to future reports on the development of the Intelligent Car Initiative;
Amendment 3 #
2007/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Considers that industrial development is closely linked to the existence of an efficient transport infrastructure at European level, that a properly performing transport infrastructure enables the development of industrial zones, including those outside cities, and that Member States should be able to use the regional development funds in order to create industrial and technological parks in the rural areas adjoining conurbations;
Amendment 4 #
2007/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Draws attention to the need to correlate industrial development with the improvement of welfare systems, and to the importance of ensuring decent working conditions for all industrial employees;
Amendment 9 #
2007/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Draws attention to the current developments with regard to access to raw materials; points out that the EUis completely dependent on imports of several metals and; calls on the Commission to propose an integrated approach to securing sustainable access to raw materials; calls on the Commission and the Member States to support and accelerate the realisation of the projects announced by the European Council as being of Community interest for energy safety and the diversification of the EU's energy sources;
Amendment 11 #
2007/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Draws attention to the need for ongoing priority investment in education, training and research, and also to the dependence of industrial development and the competitiveness of EU products on the quality of human resources and global innovation in new products;
Amendment 55 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10a (new)
Recital 10a (new)
(10a) On 23 January 2008, the Commission adopted a set of measures to combat climate change, known as the climate change package. By way of complementing it, this regulation should establish a long-term objective of 95 g CO2/km for new passenger cars by 2020. The setting of such an objective now would give manufacturers sufficient time to adjust their production cycles accordingly.
Amendment 62 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13a (new)
Recital 13a (new)
(13a) As part of the integrated approach to reducing CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicles eco innovations should be defined and guaranteed by quantifiable standards. The existing European type approval system does not encompass all technical options available for the achievement of progress regarding CO2 emissions. It is therefore necessary to establish a method of assessing the potential for reducing CO2 emissions through the introduction of technological measures. Attention should be given to technologies which are not reflected at all or are reflected insufficiently in the measures taken under Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 and its implementing provisions. The granting of type approval for eco-innovations is intended to provide an additional incentive for manufacturers by making clear the resulting benefits to them for the purpose of achieving specific objectives regarding the reduction of CO2.emissions. Furthermore, while new technologies may be costly for the automobile industry, they should nevertheless be encouraged by the Commission through a system of specific credits.
Amendment 91 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1
Article 1
This Regulation establishes CO2 emission performance requirements for new passenger cars as part of the EU integrated approach to combating climate change, in order to ensure proper functioning of the internal market and achieve the EU's overall objective that the average new car fleet should achieve CO2 emissions ofCO2 emissions of 120 g CO2/km should be achieved by 2012 and 95 g CO2 km by 2020. The Regulation sets the average CO2 emissions for new passenger cars at 1230 g CO2/km. by 2012 and 95 g CO2 km by 2020 for the average new car fleet by means of improvement in vehicle motor technology as measured in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 and its implementing measures. This Regulation will be complemented by additional measures corresponding to 10 g/km as part of the Community's integrated approach. In 2014 the Commission shall present to the European Parliament and Council a proposal concerning medium and long- term objectives based on impact studies.
Amendment 97 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation shall apply to motor vehicles of category M1 as defined in Annex II to Directive 2007/46/EC with a reference mass not exceeding 2 610 kg and vehicles to which type-approval is extended in accordance with Article 2(2) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 ('passenger cars') which are registered in the Community for the first time and which have not previously been registered outside the Community ('new passenger cars').
Amendment 99 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Amendment 106 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point fa (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point fa (new)
(fa) ‘eco innovation’ means the measures or technological innovations proven to deliver a quantifiable contribution to reducing CO2-emissions that are neither included or insufficiently considered in the definitions of Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 nor covered in the additional measures mentioned in Article 1. A limited list should be established.
Amendment 145 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The excess emissions premium under paragraph 1 shall be calculated using the following formula: Excess emissions x number of new passenger cars emitting over 130 g CO2/km x excess emissions premium prescribed in paragraph 3. Where: 'Excess emissions' means the positive number of grams per kilometre by which the manufacturer's average specific emissions exceeded its specific emissions target in the calendar year rounded to the nearest three decimal places; and 'Number of new passenger cars' means the number of new passenger cars for which it is the manufacturer and which were registered in that year.
Amendment 155 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. The amounts of the excess emissions premium shall be considered as revenue for the budget of the European Unionearmarked for sustainable modes of transport which do not produce CO2 emissions, in particular transport network, as well as research into greater energy efficiency and the use of renewable energies in the transport sector.
Amendment 157 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductive part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductive part
1. By 31 October 2011 and each subsequent year, the Commission shall publish a liston the same date publish a list appearing also on its website, indicating for each manufacturer:
Amendment 167 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. In 2010, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council reviewing the progress made to implement the Community's Integrated Approach to reduce the CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicles. The Commission shall, in the same report, table recommendations regarding credit and certification arrangements for the introduction of eco-innovations.
Amendment 180 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11a The measures necessary for the implementation of Article 3.1 (fa), which are designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation, be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 12(3).
Amendment 188 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1
1. For each new passenger car, the permitted specific emissions of CO2, measured in grams per kilometre shall be determined in accordance with the following formula: Permitted specific emissions of CO2 = 130 + a × (M – M0) Where: M = mass of the vehicle in kilograms (kg) M0 = 1289.0 × f f = (1 + AMI) Autonomous mass increase (AMI) = 0 % 6 a = 0.0457
Amendment 144 #
2007/0249(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The Authority should act aUnion needs a centre of expertise at European level on network and information security issues, providing guidance and advice to the European Parliament, the Commission or competent bodies appointed by the Member States. The security and resilience of communication networks and information systems remain a prime concern for society and a key element in the EU regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and service. The smooth functioning of the internal market risks being undermined by a heterogeneous application of the security-related provisions laid down in the Framework Directive and the Specific Directives. The opinion of the AuthorityEuropean centre of expertise on network and information security issues providing technical advice at the request of the Commission and the Member States should facilitate the consistent application of those directives at national level.
Amendment 171 #
2007/0249(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point i a (new)
Article 3 – point i a (new)
(ia) draw up and submit to the European Parliament and the Commission an annual report on the security of electronic communications networks and information systems focusing on the provision of specific information society services, particularly in the area of e-government services, and propose to the Commission the adoption of measures to improve the security of those networks and systems.
Amendment 197 #
2007/0249(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) commissioning or conducting studies on electronic communications networks and services and the regulation and protece-government services and systems and the regulation thereof, and
Amendment 199 #
2007/0249(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) it shall, moreover, substantiate, together with the Member States, the Commission’s measures to ensure the interoperability of electronic communications networks, information systems and electronic registers, as required by Community law.
Amendment 40 #
2007/0248(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) The AuthorityEuropean Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA), together with the national regulatory authorities for communications, can contribute to the enhanced level of protection for personal data and privacy in the Community by, among other things, providing expertise and advice, adopting standards for network security in respect of electronic communications and data, and promoting the exchange of best practices in risk management, and establishing common methodologies for risk assessment. In particular, it should contribute to harmonisation of appropriate technical and organisational security measures.
Amendment 60 #
2007/0248(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 2 - point 3 - point b
Article 2 - point 3 - point b
Directive 2002/58/EC
Article 4 - paragraph 3 c (new)
Article 4 - paragraph 3 c (new)
(3c) Providers of electronic communications services intended for the public and providers of specific information society services shall take technical measures to reduce the vulnerability of personal data stored or processed by them and the risks of such data being accessed, divulged in unauthorised fashion, or modified or lost accidentally or illicitly. In the case of providers of specific information society services, and, in particular, e-government services, such technical measures may include, non-limitatively, appropriate data encryption technologies.
Amendment 61 #
2007/0248(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 2 - point 3 - point b
Article 2 - point 3 - point b
Directive 2002/58/EC
Article 4 - paragraph 3 d (new)
Article 4 - paragraph 3 d (new)
(3d) Providers of electronic communications services intended for the public and providers of specific information society services shall be exempted from the obligation to notify subscribers where it can be proved that the personal data transmitted, stored or processed which are affected by security breaches have been protected using suitable technological precautions so that they become unreadable in case of unauthorised access or accidental or illicit modification or loss, while remaining recoverable should they become accessible again. Subscribers shall be notified only in cases where the use of their lost or fraudulently accessed data could lead to substantial financial loss or social damage.
Amendment 63 #
2007/0248(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 2 - point 3 - point b
Article 2 - point 3 - point b
Directive 2002/58/EC
Article 4 - paragraph 4
Article 4 - paragraph 4
Amendment 65 #
2007/0248(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 2 - point 3 - point b
Article 2 - point 3 - point b
Directive 2002/58/EC
Article 4 - paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 4 - paragraph 4 a (new)
(4a) The national regulatory authorities for electronic communications shall, every six months, submit to the Commission a report summarising the notifications received concerning security in respect of data processing and electronic communications networks, together with the measures proposed for improvement. On the basis of this information, the Commission shall, each year, submit a report to the European Parliament, to be accompanied by proposals for measures for improving the security of electronic communications networks and specific information society services.
Amendment 71 #
2007/0248(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 18
Article 1 – point 18
Directive 2002/22/EC
Article 30 – paragraph 4
Article 30 – paragraph 4
Amendment 89 #
2007/0248(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 12
Article 1 - point 12
Directive 2002/22/EC
Article 20 - paragraph 7a (new)
Article 20 - paragraph 7a (new)
(7a) With a view to protecting consumers' interests, the national regulatory authorities for electronic communications shall, each year, supply standard contracts to the electronic communications service providers within the territory of the Member State concerned. These standard contracts must offer subscribers sufficient freedom of choice as regards the applicable options (minimum period, type of subscription, etc). Electronic communications service providers may not include, in the form of any document annexed to the contract for electronic communications service provision, any clause additional to those of the standard contract setting conditions relating to the provision of electronic communications services under the contract. Any requests by subscribers concerning possible improvement of the standard contract shall be transmitted by them to the national regulatory authorities in order to be included in the annual information on standard contracts given to electronic communications service providers.
Amendment 92 #
2007/0248(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 18
Article 1 - point 18
Directive 2002/22/EC
Article 30 - paragraph 6
Article 30 - paragraph 6
Amendment 93 #
2007/0248(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex I - part A - point e
Annex I - part A - point e
(e) Member States are to authorise specified measures, which are to be proportionate, non-discriminatory and published, to cover non-payment of bills of operators designated in accordance with Article 8. These measures are to ensure that due warning of any consequent service interruption or disconnection is given to the subscriber beforehand. Any service interruption shall normally be confined to the service concerned. Exceptionally, in cases of fraud, persistentThe transmission of this warning may be made by one of several means of communication (e.g. the post, email, telephone, fax, SMS, etc). Any service interruption shall normally be confined to the service concerned. The national regulatory authorities shall establish common rules for disconnecting subscribers in case of fraud, late payment or repeated non-payment, Member States shall ensure that national regulatory authorities are able to authorise disconnection from the network as a result of non-payment of bills for services provided over the networkto be applicable to all providers of electronic communications services. Information concerning non-payment of electronic communications services or disconnection for that reason shall be considered to be personal data and shall not be communicated to third parties (natural or legal persons), other than with the subscriber's written agreement. Disconnection for non-payment of bills should take place only after due warning is given to the subscriber and a reasonable period has elapsed to allow for regularisation of the situation and payment of the bills. Member States may allow a period of limited service prior to complete disconnection, during which only services that do not incur a charge to the subscriber (e.g. “112” calls) are permitted.
Amendment 204 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive establishes a harmonised framework for the regulation of electronic communications services, electronic communications networks, associated facilities and associated services, and certain aspects of terminal equipment including the accessibility of terminal equipment for persons with disabilities. It lays down tasks of national regulatory authorities and establishes a set of procedures to ensure the harmonised application of the regulatory framework throughout the Community.
Amendment 226 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Members of national regulatory authority governing boards shall serve for a five- year renewable period. Member States shall ensure that the headmembers of a national regulatory authority or his/her replacementgoverning board may be dismissed only if they no longer fulfils the conditions required for the performance of histheir duties laid down in advance in national law, or if they hasve been guilty of serious misconduct. The decision to dismiss the heada member of thea national regulatory authority governing board shall contain a statement of reasons and be made public at the time of dismissal.
Amendment 245 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 7 – paragraph 1a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1a (new)
1a. Member States shall guarantee the accessibility of electronic communications services for persons with disabilities also. The Commission shall present an annual report to the European Parliament concerning the degree of accessibility of electronic communications services and specific information society services for persons with disabilities.
Amendment 324 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 9
Article 1 – point 9
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(2a) In order to ensure equal treatment, no radio frequency spectrum user shall be exempted from the obligation to pay the normal fees or charges set for the use of the spectrum.
Amendment 347 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 9
Article 1 – point 9
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(3a) Member States shall ensure that technical measurements and epidemiological surveys are carried out every three years to identify the necessary measures to protect public health from electro-magnetic fields.
Amendment 495 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 11 – point b
Article 1 – point 11 – point b
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
4. Member States shall support harmonisation in numbering within the Community where that promotes the functioning of the internal market or supports the development of pan-European services. The Commission, together with the national regulatory authorities, may take appropriate technical implementing measures on this matter, which may include establishing tariff principles for specific numbers or number ranges. The implementing measures may grant the Authority specific responsibilities in the application of those measures.
Amendment 497 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 11 – point b
Article 1 – point 11 – point b
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The measures designed to amend non-essential Deleted elements of this Directive by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 22(3). On imperative grounds of urgency, the Commission may use the urgency procedure referred to in Article 22(4).
Amendment 501 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
acts on the basis of simple, transparent and publicly available procedures, applied without discrimination and without delay, and in any event makes its decision within four months of the application, while taking account of the national legislation on expropriation, and
Amendment 520 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 13 a – paragraph 2
Article 13 a – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that undertakings providing public communications networks take all necessary steps to ensure the integrity of their networks so as to ensure the continuity of supply of services provided over those networks. The national regulatory authorities shall hold consultations with all electronic communications service providers prior to adopting specific measures for the security and integrity of electronic communications networks.
Amendment 534 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 13 a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 13 a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Every three months, the Every six months, the national regulatory authority national regulatory authority shall submit a summary shall submit a summary report to the Commission on report to the Commission on the notifications received the notifications received and the action taken in and the action taken in accordance with this accordance with this paragraph. paragraph.
Amendment 557 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 16 – point d
Article 1 – point 16 – point d
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
4. The Commission may, taking the utmost account of the opinions of the national regulatory authorities and of the Authority submitted in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation […/EC], adopt a Decision identifying transnational markets.
Amendment 568 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 17 – point b
Article 1 – point 17 – point b
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 16 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
The Commission, taking the The Commission, taking the utmost account of the utmost account of the opinion of the Authority, opinions of the national may issue a decision regulatory authorities and designating one or more of the Authority, may issue undertakings as having a decision designating one significant market power on or more undertakings as that market, and imposing having significant market one or more specific power on that market, and obligations under Articles 9 imposing one or more to 13a of specific obligations under Directive 2002/19/EC Articles 9 to 13a of (Access Directive) and Directive 2002/19/EC Article 17 of Directive (Access Directive) and 2002/22/EC (Universal Article 17 of Directive Service Directive). In so 2002/22/EC (Universal doing, the Commission shall Service Directive). In so pursue the policy objectives doing, the Commission shall set out in Article 8. pursue the policy objectives set out in Article 8.
Amendment 690 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 2 – point 9
Article 2 – point 9
Directive 2002/19/EC
Article 13a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 13a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. A national regulatory authority may, in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 8(3), impose, as an exceptional measure, an obligation on vertically integrated undertakings to place activities related to the wholesale provision of access products in an independently operating business unit.
Amendment 692 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 2 – point 9
Article 2 – point 9
Directive 2002/19/EC
Article 13a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 13a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
That business unit shall supply access products and services to all undertakings, including other business units within the parent company, on the same timescales, terms and conditions, including with regard to price and service levels, and by means of the same systems and processes. The national regulatory authorities may impose an obligation regarding the separation of functions in markets where there is competition over access infrastructures for the end-consumers and where the degree of penetration of fixed telephony services is very low, but only in circumstances where all other measures to encourage competition have failed.
Amendment 40 #
2007/0243(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point (c)
Article 2 – point (c)
(c) 'fares' means the prices to be paid by passengers to air carriers, rail-transport operators, their agents or other ticket sellers for the carriage of those passengers on transport services and any conditions under which those prices apply, including remuneration and conditions offered to agency and other auxiliary services; the conditions under which prices apply shall include specific information concerning the possibility of cancellation or modification of the itinerary, date or timetable of the transport services to be purchased and the costs incurred as a result;
Amendment 89 #
2007/0243(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9
Article 9
Participating carriers, and intermediaries handling the data, shall ensure that the data which they submit to a CRS are accurate and that they allow the system vendor to respect the provisions of Annex I. Air transport operators shall set fares without discrimination based on the nationality or place of residence of passengers or the location of the travel agencies within the Community
Amendment 90 #
2007/0243(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9a Non-discrimination between distribution channels In order to ensure non-discrimination between different distribution channels, transport service providers shall be obliged to specify the conditions and fares applicable to the purchase of all transport services offered, including specific information regarding the possibility of cancellation or modification of transport services to be purchased and the costs incurred as a result.
Amendment 95 #
2007/0243(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. A parent carrier may not discriminate against a competing CRS by refusing to provide the latter, on request and with equal timeliness, with the same data on schedules, fares and availability relating to its own transport products as that which it provides to its own CRS or to distribute its transport products through another CRS, or by refusing to accept or to confirm with equal timeliness a reservation made through a competing CRS for any of its transport products which are distributed through its own CRS. The parentticipating carrier shall be obliged to accept and to confirm only those bookings which are in conformity with its fares and conditions as indicated by the CRS.
Amendment 98 #
2007/0243(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. The parentticipating carrier shall not be obliged to accept any costs in this connection except for reproduction of the data to be provided and for accepted bookings. The booking fee payable to a CRS for an booking accepted bookingy the participating carrier made in accordance with paragraph 1 shall not exceed the fee charged by the same CRS or by its own CRS to other participating carriers for an equivalent transaction.
Amendment 104 #
2007/0243(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. A parentticipating carrier shall neither directly nor indirectly link the use of any specific CRS by a subscriber with the receipt of any commission or other incentive or disincentive for the sale of its transport products.
Amendment 134 #
2007/0243(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17
Article 17
Within fivetwo years of the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall draw up a report on the application of this Regulation which shall assess the need to maintain, amend or abolish the present Regulation.
Amendment 136 #
2007/0243(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1
1. Where fares are shown in the principal display, and/or where a ranking based on fares is chosen, fares shall be inclusive of all applicable and unavoidable taxes, charges and fees to be paid to the transport provider. Amounts owing to the participating carrier must be set out in a transparent manner. Once the ticket has been purchased, the participant carrier may not introduce charges in addition to those specified and agreed with the customer prior to the purchase of the transport services.
Amendment 139 #
2007/0243(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Information concerning fares should be presented in the form of comparative data, so as to enable consumers to make informed decisions.
Amendment 23 #
2007/0237(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Because of the information they contain, PNR data are appropriate to effectively prevent and fight terrorist offences and organised crime and thus to enhance internal security; the obligations imposed on air carriers by virtue of this Framework Decision should be separate fromrespect those established by Directive 2004/82/EC.
Amendment 24 #
2007/0237(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Air carriers already collect PNR data for their own commercial purpose and this Framework Decision does not impose any obligation on them to collect any additional information or to retain any data. Any collection of personal data, even for commercial purposes, should be undertaken in accordance with Directive 2004/82/EC.
Amendment 47 #
2007/0237(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 − paragraph 2
Article 6 − paragraph 2
2. Air carriers entering into contractual relationships with such intermediaries shall notify immediately the Passenger Information Units of all Member States of such an arrangement. The intermediaries shall act on behalf of the air carrier from which they have been designated, and they shall be considered as such air carrier's representative for the purposes of this Framework Decision. Intermediaries shall be subject to the provisions of this Framework Decision and to the provisions of Directive 2004/82/EC.
Amendment 56 #
2007/0237(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 10
Article 10
Member States shall ensure, in conformity with their national law, that dissuasive effective and proportionate sanctions, including financial penalties, are provided for against air carriers and intermediaries which do not transmit data or transmit incomplete or erroneous data or otherwise infringe the national provisions adopted pursuant to this Framework Decision and to Directive 2004/82/EC. In case of repeated serious infringements, these sanctions shall include measures such as the immobilisation, seizure and confiscation of the means of transport, or the temporary suspension or withdrawal of the operating licence.
Amendment 59 #
2007/0237(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 − point c a (new)
Article 12 − point c a (new)
ca) prevent any unauthorised disclosure of personal data;
Amendment 60 #
2007/0237(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 − point f
Article 12 − point f
f) ensure that persons authorised to access the data have access only to the data covered by their access authorisation, by means of individual and unique user identities and, confidential access modes and smartcards or tokens only (data access control);
Amendment 56 #
2007/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) To enhance trust in the market, its participants need to be sure that abusive behaviour can be sanctioned. Competent authorities should be enabled to effectively investigate allegations of market abuse. Therefore access to data by the competent authorities is necessary that provides information on operational decisions made by supply undertakings. In the gas market all these decisions are communicated to the system operators in the form of capacity reservations, nominations and realised flows. System operators should keep this information available to the competent authorities for a fixed period of timefive years.
Amendment 70 #
2007/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005
Article 2 a
Article 2 a
All transmission system operators shall cooperate at Community level through establishing the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas in order to ensure the optimal management and sound technical evolution of the European gas transmission network. No transmission system operator shall may be prevented from participating in cooperation in the framework of the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas.
Amendment 186 #
2007/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005
Article 2 h – paragraph 2
Article 2 h – paragraph 2
2. Transmission system operators shall promote operational arrangements in order to ensure optimum management of the network, and promote the development of energy exchanges, the allocation of cross- border capacity through implicit auctions and the integration of balancing mechanisms.
Amendment 192 #
2007/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005
Article 2 h – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 h – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 201 #
2007/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005
Article 4 a – paragraph 5
Article 4 a – paragraph 5
Amendment 205 #
2007/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – point 7 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) in the event of contractual congestion, the transmission system operator shall offer unused capacity on the primary market at least on a day-ahead and interruptible basis on a non-discriminatory basis and in accordance with the principles of free competition;
Amendment 250 #
2007/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Each transmission, storage and LNG system operator shall take reasonable steps to allow capacity rights to be freely tradable and to facilitate such trade. Trading shall take place in accordance with the principles of transparency and non-discrimination. Each such operator shall develop harmonised transportation, LNG facility and storage contracts and procedures on the primary market to facilitate secondary trade of capacity and recognise the transfer of primary capacity rights where notified by system users.
Amendment 21 #
2007/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Equal access to information on the physical status and efficiency of the system is necessary to enable all market participants to assess the overall demand and supply situation and identify the reasons for movements in the wholesale price. This includes more precise information on electricity generation, supply and demand, network capacity, flows and maintenance, balancing and reserve capacity.
Amendment 105 #
2007/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1228/2003
Article 2 h – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 h – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. The geographical area covered by each regional cooperation structure may be defined by the Commission only after consultation of the Member States within that geographical area. That measure, designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 13(2)...
Amendment 130 #
2007/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 1228/2003
Article 7 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 4
The Commission's approval of an exemption decision shall lose its effect after twohree years from its adoption if construction of the interconnector has not yet started, and after fiseven years if the interconnector has not become operational.
Amendment 76 #
2007/0197(COD)
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. Until the premises of the AgencyThe seat of the Agency shall be located in Bucharest, Romania. Until its premises are ready, it will be hosted on Commission premises.
Amendment 39 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Statistics recently published by Eurostat show that in 2005 the EU-27 was dependent on imports for 57.7% of its gas. Although gas production in the EU-27 remained relatively constant over the period 1995-2005, internal consumption of natural gas rose by 33%, with that need being covered by a 77% increase in imports of natural gas. Apart from Denmark and the Netherlands, which are the only exporters of natural gas, and Great Britain, Romania and Poland, which have dependency rates for natural gas of 10%, 30% and 70% respectively, the other Member States have an 80% energy dependency rate for natural gas.
Amendment 85 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The safeguarding of energy supply is an essential element of public security and is therefore inherently connected to the efficient functioning of the EU gas market. Use of the network is essential for gas to reach EU citizens. Functioning gas markets and in particular the networks and other assets associated with gas supply are essential for public security, for the competitiveness of the economy and for the well-being of the citizens of the Community. Gas infrastructure forms part both of the critical infrastructure of the Member State on whose territory it is located, and of European critical infrastructure. Without prejudice to the international obligations of the Community, the Community considers that the gas transmission system sector is of high importance to the Community and therefore additional safeguards are necessary regarding the influence of third countries in order to avoid any threats to Community public order and public security and the welfare of the citizens of the Community. Such measures are also necessary for ensuring compliance with the rules on effective unbundling.
Amendment 99 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Investments in major new infrastructures should be strongly promoted while ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market in natural gas. Projects recognised by the European Council to be a priority, such as Nabucco, will diversify the European Union’s sources of natural gas supply and reduce the Union’s energy dependence on third countries. In order to enhance the positive effect of exempted infrastructure projects on competition and security of supply, market interest during the project planning phase should be tested and congestion management rules should be implemented. Where an infrastructure is located in the territory of more than one Member State, the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators should handle the exemption request in order to take better account of its cross-border implications and to facilitate its administrative handling. Moreover, given the exceptional risk profile of constructing these exempt major infrastructure projects it should be possible to temporarily grant partial derogations to supply and production undertakings in respect of the unbundling rules for the projects concerned. This should in particular apply, for security of supply reasons, to new pipelines within the Community transporting gas from third countries into the Community.
Amendment 101 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
Amendment 113 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) The public service requirements and the common minimum standards that follow from them need to be further strengthened to make sure that gas services are accessible to the public and small- and medium-sized enterprises.
Amendment 123 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Regulatory authorities should provide information to the market also to permit the Commission to exercise its role of observing and monitoring the European gas market and its short, medium and long term evolution, including aspects such as supply and demand, transmission and distribution infrastructures, cross-border trade, natural gas consumption, investments, wholesale and consumers prices, market liquidity, environmental and efficiency improvements.
Amendment 246 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. Where the Commission has taken a decision in accordance with the procedure in Article 7b and finds that the regulatory authority has not complied with its decision within two months, it shall, within a period of six months, designate, on a proposal from the Agency and after having heard the views of the transmission system owner, and the transmission system operator, the national regulatory authorities, an independent system operator for a period of 5 years. At any time, the transmission system owner may propose to the regulatory authority the designation of a new independent system operator pursuant to the procedure in Article 9(1).
Amendment 313 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 13
Article 1 – point 13
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point (a)
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point (a)
(a) the investment must enhance enhance competition in gas competition in gas supply and supply and enhance security enhance security of supply, through of supply; the diversification of gas supply sources;
Amendment 352 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 13
Article 1 – point 13
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 22 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 4
Article 22 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 4
The Commission's approval of an exemption decision shall lose its effect after twohree years from its adoption if construction of the infrastructure has not yet started, and after fiseven years if the infrastructure has not become operational.
Amendment 365 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 24a – paragraph 3 – point (b)
Article 24a – paragraph 3 – point (b)
(b) its management ischairmen and vice-chairmen are appointed for a non renewable fixed term of at least five years, renewable once, and may only be relieved from office during itstheir term if ithey no longer fulfils the conditions set out in this Article or ithey hasve been guilty of serious misconduct.
Amendment 378 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 24b – point (f a) (new)
Article 24b – point (f a) (new)
"(fa) ensuring the protection of consumers, especially those considered vulnerable, as well as the accessibility of natural gas supply services."
Amendment 498 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 24d – paragraph 2
Article 24d – paragraph 2
2. Regulatory authorities shall cooperate at least on a regional level to foster the creation of operational arrangements in order to ensure an optimal management of the network, develop joint gas exchanges and the allocation of cross-border capacity, and to ensure a minimum level of interconnection capacity within the region to allow for effective competition to develop. Any decision by a regulatory authority impeding the integration of the gas markets at regional level shall be notified to the Commission and to the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators.
Amendment 16 #
2007/0099(COD)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The Commission should be pursuing the aim of ensuring that road traffic controls are not discretionary or discriminatory in the different Member States and should take appropriate measures to that end.
Amendment 18 #
2007/0099(COD)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall pursue the aim of ensuring that road traffic controls are not discretionary or discriminatory in the different Member States and taking appropriate measures to that end.
Amendment 37 #
2007/0098(COD)
Article 2 – paragraph 4
4) "undertaking" shall mean any natural person, any legal person, whether profit-making or not, any association or group of persons without legal personality, whether profit-making or not, or any official body, whether having its own legal personality or being dependent upon an authority having such personality, engaged in the transport of passengers, or any natural or legal person engaged in the transport of freight with a commercial purpose;
Amendment 39 #
2007/0098(COD)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The persons concerned shall sit the examination in the Member State in which they have their normal residence or the Member State in which they work. Normal residence shall mean the place where a person usually lives, that is for at least 185 days in each calendar year, because of personal ties which show close links between that person and the place where he is living. However, the normal residence of a person whose occupational ties are in a different place from his personal ties and who consequently lives in turn in different places situated in two or more Member States shall be regarded as being in the place of his personal ties, provided that such person returns there regularly. This last condition shall not be required where the person is living in a Member State in order to carry out a task of a definite duration. Attendance at a university or school shall not imply transfer of normal residence.
Amendment 40 #
2007/0098(COD)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Member States may require that persons who possess a certificate of professional competence but who have not managed a road haulage undertaking or a road passenger transport undertaking in the last five years, shall undertake retraining in order to update their knowledge regarding developments in the legislation referred to in Part I of Annex I.
Amendment 41 #
2007/0098(COD)
Article 9 – paragraph -1 a (new)
A Member State may exempt from specified parts of the examinations holders of certificates of professional competence valid for national transport operations in that Member State.
Amendment 42 #
2007/0098(COD)
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. A transport undertaking which complies with the requirements laid down in Article 3 shall, upon application, be authorised to engage in the occupation of road transport operator. The competent authority shall ascertain that an undertaking which submits an application satisfies the requirements laid down in that Article. Member States may, in appropriate national legislation, specify the duration of authorisations to engage in the occupation of road transport operator. The assessment of an application may result in the issue of a Community licence in accordance with Regulations (EC) No …/… and (EC) No …/…*. A Member State may issue an authorisation other than a Community licence for undertakings which only perform transport operations within the territory of that Member State.
Amendment 43 #
2007/0098(COD)
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. The time limit for the examination of an application for authorisation by a competent authority shall be as short as possible and shall not exceed three monthweeks from the date on which the competent authority receives all documents necessary to assess the application. The competent authority may extend this time limit for an additional two monthweeks in duly justified cases.
Amendment 44 #
2007/0098(COD)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
By 31 JuneDecember 2009, the Commission shall issue guidelinesa decision on minimum requirements for the data to be entered in the national electronic register from the date of its setting in order to facilitate the future interconnection of registers. It may recommend the inclusion of the vehicle registration marks in addition to the data referred to in paragraph 2.
Amendment 45 #
2007/0098(COD)
Article 16 – paragraph 6
6. Common rules concerning the implementation of paragraph 5, such as the format of the data exchanged, the technical procedures for electronic consultation of the national electronic registers of the other Member States and the promotion of the interoperability of these registers with other relevant data bases, shall be adopted by the Commission in accordance with the procedureregulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 25(23). Those common rules shall determine which authority is responsible for access to data and further use and updating of data after access and, to this effect, shall include rules on data logging and data monitoring.
Amendment 94 #
2007/0098(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The natural persons with the requisite good repute and professional competence should be clearly identified and designated to the competent authorities. Such persons, referred to as "transport managers", should be those who are resident in a Member State and continuously and effectively run the transport activities of road transport undertakings. It is appropriate to specify the conditions under which a person is considered to manage, continuously and effectively, a transport activity in an undertaking.
Amendment 98 #
2007/0098(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) A road transport undertaking must have a minimum financial standing to ensure proper launching and proper administration of the undertaking. The current method based on a minimum threshold for capital and reserves leaves a great deal of uncertainty about the financial resources to be taken into account, and does not guarantee that an undertaking has the ability to meet its short-term commitments. It is appropriate to use other, better defined and more relevant financial indicators which can be established on the basis of the annual accounts. Undertakings which so wish should be afforded the possibility of demonstrating their financial standing with a bank guarantee or other financial instrument such as insurance, which may constitute a simpler and less expensive method for them.
Amendment 99 #
2007/0098(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) A high level of professional qualification should increase the socio- economic efficiency of the road transport sector. It is therefore appropriate that applicants for the post of transport manager should undergo high-quality training. To ensure greater uniformity of training and examination and transparency vis-à-vis applicants, it is appropriate to provide that the Member States accredit examination and training centres according to criteria to be defined by them. On the grounds of fairness and transparency, it is also appropriate that all applicants, including those who, because they have experience or a diploma, may be exempted from compulsory initial training, should pass an examination. Since the completion of the internal market, the national markets are no longer separate. Consequently, those responsible for managing transport activities should possess the requisite knowledge for managing both national and international transport operations. The list of subjects of which knowledge is required in order to obtain a certificate of professional competence and the procedures for the organisation of examinations are likely to evolve with technical progress, and provision should be made for updating them.
Amendment 105 #
2007/0098(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The Commission should, in particular, be authorised to draw up a list of categories, types and degrees of seriousness of severe infringements leading to the loss of the requisite good repute of road transport operators, to adapt to technical progress the Annex to this Regulation concerning the knowledge to be taken into consideration for the recognition of professional competence by the Member States and the Annex concerning the model certificate of professional competence, and to draw up the list of maximum infringements entailing the suspension or withdrawal of the authorisation to pursue the occupation or a declaration of unsuitability. Since the measures in question are of general scope and are designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation or to supplement it by the addition of new non-essential elements, they should be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny provided for in Article 5a of Decision 1999/468/EC. On the grounds of efficiency, the time limits normally applicable in the context of the regulatory procedure with scrutiny should be shortened for the updating of the model certificate of professional competence.
Amendment 13 #
2007/0097(COD)
Article 17 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The Commission shall pursue the aim of ensuring that road traffic controls are not discretionary or discriminatory in the different Member States, and shall take appropriate measures to that end.
Amendment 5 #
2006/0272(COD)
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 2004/49/EC
Article 14 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The entity in charge of maintenance shall indicate for basic constituents, groups of constituents, subassemblies and assemblies incorporated or intended to be incorporated into a railway subsystem, particularly as regards rolling stock, on which the interoperability of the railway system is directly or indirectly dependent, the basic maintenance and logistics parameters and technical characteristics (workshops, equipment and specific technologies, etc.) with a view to their compliance, while they are in service, with the conditions laid down in this Directive.
Amendment 15 #
2005/0283(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) The energy and environmental award criteria should be certain among the several award criteria to be taken into consideration by contracting authorities or contracting entities when they are called upon to take a decision on the procurement of clean and energy- efficient road transport vehicles.
Amendment 16 #
2005/0283(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) State aid for the procurement of road transport vehicles, including the retrofitting of type-approval vehicles with engines and replacement parts, should be allowed under Community rules. Such State aid may be justified in the light of the common interest of the Community, in particular as regards urban sustainable transport mobility.
Amendment 17 #
2005/0283(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 b (new)
Recital 17 b (new)
(17b) The Commission should develop procedures for the compatibility assessment applicable to State aid used for the public transport of passengers by road within the ‘green public procurement’ rules and guidelines.
Amendment 18 #
2005/0283(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1
Article 1
This Directive requires the inclusion of operational lifetime costs of energy consumption, CO2 emissions, and pollutant emissions as award criteria in the procurement of road transport vehicles, including the retrofitting of such vehicles with engines and replacement parts, by contracting authorities or contracting entities within the meaning of Directives 2004/17/EC and 2004/18/EC or as criteria for the purchase of such vehicles by operators under contract, licence, permit or authorisation granted by public authorities, in order to promote clean and energy -efficient vehicles.
Amendment 20 #
2005/0283(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
This Directive shall not apply to the retrofitting with engines and replacement parts of road transport vehicles that have exceeded 75% of their total lifetime mileage.
Amendment 21 #
2005/0283(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
Article 1 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
Without prejudice to the relevant law, in particular Community rules on State aid and Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 on public passenger transport services by rail and by road and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) Nos 1191/69 and 1107/70, Member States may promote the procurement or the purchase of clean and energy-efficient road transport vehicles, including retrofitting with engines and replacement parts where such vehicles have not exceeded 75% of their total lifetime mileage.
Amendment 22 #
2005/0283(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1a Definitions ‘Road transport vehicle’ means the vehicles of M and N categories as defined in Directive 2007/46/EC and retrofitting with engines and replacement parts where such vehicles have not exceeded 75% of their total lifetime mileage.
Amendment 27 #
2005/0283(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. By 1 January 2013 the use of the label stating ‘clean and energy-efficient road urban transport’ shall be applied only to those contracting authorities or contracting entities undertaking 100% green procurement in their annual procurement of public road transport vehicles.
Amendment 29 #
2005/0283(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Commission shall develop procedures for the compatibility assessment applicable to State aid used for the public transport of passengers by road within the framework of EC ‘green public procurement’ rules and guidelines.
Amendment 31 #
2005/0283(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4a Standardised test procedures The Commission shall develop implementing measures in order to standardise test procedures for vehicles not covered by standardised EU test procedures referred to in Article 3(2). These measures, designed to amend non- essential elements of this Directive by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 5(2).
Amendment 32 #
2005/0283(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 b (new)
Article 4 b (new)
Article 4b Accompanying measures Public authorities may encourage the improvement of urban traffic management through specific infrastructure components aiming to make public transportation more efficient.
Amendment 47 #
2005/0238(COD)
Article 1 – point c
(c) implementing within the Community a port State control systemregime based on the inspections performed within the Community and the Paris MOU regionregion covered by the Paris Memorandum of Understanding, the Black Sea Memorandum of Understanding and the Mediterranean Memorandum of Understanding in respect of port state control, aiming at the inspection of all ships with a frequency depending on their risk profile, with ships posing a higher risk being subject to a more detailed inspection carried out at more frequent intervals.
Amendment 49 #
2005/0238(COD)
Article 4 – paragraph 2
(2) Member States shall maintain appropriate competent authorities, with the requisithich shall be allocated an adequate budget and a suitable number of staff, in particular qualified inspectors, with recruitment being an option, for the inspection of ships and shall take appropriate measures to ensure that inspectors perform their duties as laid down in this Directive and in particular that they are available for carrying out the inspections required in accordance with this Directive.