7 Amendments of Cristina GUTIÉRREZ-CORTINES related to 2012/2029(INI)
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas, the current common global energy challenges require singlecommon, effective and equitable actions from the European Union on the international stage, in particular by strengthening the external dimension of its energy policy, by increasing diversification and by enhancing security of supply;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Takes the view that regular discussions should be held on the challenges faced by the EU external energy policy during formal and informal meetings of Energy Ministers in the Council with the involvement of the High Representative, the Commissioner and their relevant services. These meetings should be used as well to coordinate a common European position on energy matters to be defended in International Organizations;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Is of the opinion that the increasing concentration of fossil fuel reserves in largely unstable and undemocratic countries makes the EU vulnerable and deeply undermines the development of a credible, effective and consistent common European energy policyies;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Emphasises the need to expand the links by building new interconnectors between the European energy network and neighbouring countries (West Balkan, Eastern neighbours and the Caspian countries) as well as by creating a wider regulatory area whileby building new interconnectors and promoting regulatory convergence, one of the aims being to avoiding cheap, but CO2 intensive power plants to be built next to EU borders;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Takes the view that while cooperating on exploitation, trade and transit of energy products to the EU, there is also a need to intensify cooperation concerning safety and security of energy technologies, data sharing on know-how transfer, promotion of energy efficiency and energy savings as well as clean and renewable energy sources, particularly in relations with countries whose energy consumption is growing rapidly. The EU should adopt a strategy towards these countries in order to promote a sustainable and safe energy system which contributes to fighting against climate change;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Believes that the EU ought to ensure that energy becomes a key component of the EU external assistance programmes, as energy access, essential for economic development, remains a challenge in developing countries;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Takes the view that the EU should place energy matters at the core of European initiatives such as the Eastern Partnership, the Union for the Mediterranean and the European Neighbourhood Policy;