993 Amendments of Cristina GUTIÉRREZ-CORTINES
Amendment 35 #
2013/0371(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Consumption of plastic carrier bags results in high levels of littering and an inefficient use of resources and is expected to increase if no action is taken. Littering of plastic carrier bags, owing to the inadequate management of such waste in certain Member States, contributes to the problem of marine litter that threatens marine eco-systems worldwide.
Amendment 48 #
2013/0371(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Plastic bags less than 10 microns thick are routinely used to carry fresh or non-packaged food purchases for reasons of hygiene and food safety and because of the lack of alternatives. Before measures are taken to restrict their use, it must be realized that they are less harmful than packaging used for the same products. Purchasing fresh and non-packaged products helps prevent food wastage, since it enables consumers to purchase the exact amount required rather than a fixed prepackaged quantity, thereby making it easier to withdraw defective products without needing to discard entire prepackaged batches.
Amendment 61 #
2013/0371(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) To promote similar reductions of the average consumption level of lightweight plastic carrier bags, Member States should take measures to reduce the consumption of plastic carrier bags with a thickness below 50 micronsand encourage the reutilisation and recycling thereof in line with the overall objectives of the Union’s waste policy and the Union’s waste hierarchy as provided for in Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives. Such reduction measures should take account of current consumption levels of plastic carrier bags in individual Member States, with higher levels requiring more ambitious efforts. To monitor progress in reducing the use of lightweight plastic carrier bags national authorities will provide data on their use under article 17 of Directive 94/62/EC.
Amendment 93 #
2013/0371(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 96/62/EC
Article 3 – point 2 a
Article 3 – point 2 a
'lightweight plastic carrier bags' shall mean bags made of plastic materials as defined in Article 3(1) of Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011* with a wall thickness below 50 microns and which areand supplied to consumers at the point of sale of goods or products.
Amendment 109 #
2013/0371(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Member States shall take measures to achieve a reduction in the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags and encourage the reutilization and recycling thereof on their territory within two years of entry into force of this Directive.
Amendment 125 #
2013/0371(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1a – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1a – subparagraph 2
These measures may include the use of national reduction targets, economic instruments as well as marketing restrictions in derogation from Article 18 of this Directive. For reasons of hygiene and food safety and taking into account consumer habits, the availability of alternatives and the need to prevent food wastage, Member States may set lower standards or authorize exemptions in respect of plastic bags with a thickness less than 10 microns. Similarly, because of their higher rate of reutilization, Member States may set lower standards for plastic bags thicker than 50 microns.
Amendment 63 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Council Regulation (EC) No 708/2007 of 11 June 2007 concerning use of alien and locally absent species in aquaculture14, Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products15 and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing Council Directives 79/117/EEC and 91/414/EEC16 provide for rules concerning the authorisation for the use of certain alien species for particular purposes. The use of certain species has already been authorised under those regimes at the time of entry into force of these new rules as they do not pose unacceptable risks to the environment, human health and the economy. In order to ensure a coherent legal framework, those species should thus be excluded from the new rules. __________________ 14 OJ L 168, 28.06.07, p. 1. 15 OJ L 167, 27.06.12, p. 1. 16 OJ L 309, 24.11.09, p. 1.
Amendment 64 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) As invasive alien species are numerous, it is important to ensure that priority is afforded to addressing the subset of invasive alien species considered to be of Union concern. A list of such invasive alien species considered to be of Union concern should therefore be drawn up. An invasive alien species should be considered of Union concern if the damage it is causing in the affected Member States is so significant that it justifies the adoption of dedicated measures the scope of which extends across the Union, including in the Member States that are not yet affected or even unlikely to be affected. In order to ensure that the subset of invasive alien species of Union concern remains proportionate, the list should be developed in line with a gradual and phased-in approach including an initial capping of the number of invasive alien species of Union concern to the top 3% of some 1500 invasive alien species in Europe and be focused on those species that cause or are likely to cause significant economic damage, including that deriving from biodiversity loss.
Amendment 76 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The risks and concerns associated with invasive alien species represent a cross-border challenge affecting the whole of the Union. It is therefore essential to adopt at Union level a ban on intentionally bringingthe deliberate introduction into the Union, and reproducingtion, growing, transporting, buying, sellingation, purchase, sale, usinge, exchanging, keeping and releasinge, possession and release there, of invasive alien species of Union concern, to ensure that consistent action is taken across the Union so as to avoid distortions of the internal market and to prevent situations where action taken in one Member State is undermined by inaction in another Member State.
Amendment 81 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Member States should be able to adopt more stringent measures to tackle invasive alien species and to take any necessary measures proactively in respect of any species that are not listed as invasive alien species of Union concern. In order to adopt a more proactive stance on unlisted species, it should therefore be required that to release invasive alien species into the environment that are not listed as invasive alien species of Union concern, but for which Member States have found evidence that they pose a risk, an authorisation for release should be issued. Detailed rules for the authorisation of alien species to be used in aquaculture have already been established by Regulation (EC) No 708/2007 and should be taken into account by Member States in this context.
Amendment 111 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) species listed in Annex IV of Regulation (EC) No 708/2007, provided that they are to be used in aquaculture ;
Amendment 122 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 3 a (new)
Article 3 – point 3 a (new)
(3a) ‘Invasive alien species of Member State concern’ means invasive alien species other than invasive alien species of Union concern, for which each Member State considers the adverse impact to require action at Member State level;
Amendment 125 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 5
Article 3 – point 5
(5) 'ecosystem services' means the direct and indirect contributions of ecosystems to human wellbeing;Linguistic amendment not affecting the English version.
Amendment 128 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 7
Article 3 – point 7
(7) '‘research'’ means descriptive or experimental work, undertaken under regulated conditions to acquire new knowledge or to develop new products, including the initial phases of identification, characterisation and isolation of genetic features, other than those properties which make a species invasiveness, of invasive alien species, only insofar as essential for enabling the breeding of those features into non- invasive species;
Amendment 139 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 16 a (new)
Article 3 – point 16 a (new)
(16a) ‘companion animals’ means domesticated animals generally kept by people in their homes for company and which belong to species that man traditionally and habitually breeds and owns to live domestically in his home, as well as animals used to accompany, guide and assist people who are blind or have serious or severe eyesight problems.
Amendment 140 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 16 b (new)
Article 3 – point 16 b (new)
(16b) ‘naturalisation’ means the process via which an alien species becomes (a new) part of the local flora or fauna, reproduces and spreads without this process being assisted by man;
Amendment 156 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Amendment 173 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g
Amendment 185 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Species included on the list referred tolisted in Article 4(1) shall not beeither intentionally: (a) brought into or nor through negligence be: (a) introduced into or subject to transited through the Union; territory; (b) permitted to ; (b) reproduced; (c) transported, except for the transportation of species to facilities for eradication;; (d) placed on the market; (e) used or exchanged; (f) kept or grown, including in contained holding; (g) released into the environment.
Amendment 193 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – title
Article 8 – title
Amendment 212 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. A copy of the permits referred to in paragraph 1 shall be sent to the Committee set up under Article 22, which shall have two months to forward its observations, failing which the permit shall be considered valid.
Amendment 215 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. No exemptions regarding the activities prohibited under Article 7 in respect of invasive alien species of concern to the Union shall apply in areas containing threatened species referred to in Directives 2009/147/EC and 92/43/EEC, where it is scientifically proven that invasive alien species of concern to the Union have a direct impact on them.
Amendment 218 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Where a Member State has evidence concerning the presence in, or imminent danger of eintryoduction into its territory of an invasive alien species, which is not included on the list referred to in Article 4(1) but which the relevant competent authorities have found, on the basis of preliminary scientific evidence, to be likely to meet the criteria set out in Article 4(2), it may immediately take emergency measures, consisting of any of the bans set out in Article 7(1).
Amendment 223 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. Where the Commission receives the notification referred to in paragraph 2 or has other evidence concerning the presence in or imminent danger of eintryoduction into the Union of an invasive alien species which is not included on the list referred to in Article 4(1) but is likely to meet the criteria set out in Article 4(2), it shall, by means of an implementing act, conclude on the basis of preliminary scientific evidence whether the species is likely to meet these criteria and adopt emergency measures for the Union consisting of any of the bans set out in Article 7(1) for a limited time as regards the risks posed by that species, where it concludes that the criteria set out in Article 4(2) are likely to be fulfilled. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 22(2).
Amendment 224 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5
Article 9 – paragraph 5
5. If provided for in the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 4 the measures taken by the Member States pursuant to paragraph 1 shall be repealmay be modified for amendedimplementation in the remainder of the Union.
Amendment 234 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – title
Article 11 – title
Action plans on the pathways of introduction of invasive alien species
Amendment 238 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall, by [18 months from the entry into force of this Regulation – date to be inserted] at the latest carry out a comprehensive analysis of the pathways of unintentional introduction and spread of invasive alien species in their territory and identify the pathways which require priority action ('priority introduction pathways'), because of the volume of species or of the damage caused by the species entering the Union through them. In doing so, Member States shall in particular focus on an analysis of the pathways of introduction of invasive alien species of Union concern.
Amendment 239 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission shall evaluate the analysis of the pathways of introduction carried out by the Member States under Article 11(1) and propose a number of joint priority pathways for inclusion in the timetable for action referred to in Article 11(2).
Amendment 272 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. By 124 months of an invasive alien species being included on the list referred to in Article 4(1) at the latest, Member States shall have in place management measures for those invasive alien species of Union concern which the Member States have found to be widely spread on their territory, so that their impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services, human health and the economy are minimised. Those management measures shall be based on an analysis of costs and benefits and also include the restoration measures referred to in Article 18.
Amendment 277 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. The management measures shall consist of physical, chemical or biological actions aimed at the eradication, population control or containment of a population of an invasive alien species. Where appropriate, management measures shall include actions applied to the receiving ecosystem aimed at increasing its resilience to current and future invasions. Member States shall take proportionate restoration measures to assist the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed by invasive alien species of Union concern.
Amendment 284 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18
Article 18
Amendment 293 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By [three years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation – date to be inserted] at the latest1 June 2019, and every foursix years thereafter, Member States shall transmit to the Commission updated information on the following:
Amendment 298 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4
Article 20 – paragraph 4
4. In a third phase, the data support mechanism referred to in paragraph 2 shall become a mechanism for exchanging information on other aspects of the application of this Regulation, including invasive alien species of Member State concern.
Amendment 46 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) To the largest extent possible, the programme should make use of capacities for space-borne observations and services of Member States. The programme should also make use of the capacities of commercial initiatives in Europe, thereby also contributing to the development of a viable commercial space sector in Europe.
Amendment 56 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) With the aim to foster the maximum development of the European space and services industry and to obtain the best value for money and best performance in the development of Copernicus, principles of public procurement, appropriate sizing of the contracts and recourse to subcontracting should be actively applied.
Amendment 59 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Copernicus services serve different user communities and purposes. All user communities’ needs should be taken into account when developing and operating the services. All core users should be treated on an equal basis.
Amendment 72 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) The programme should comply with Community rules on public contracts and should aim, first and foremost, to attain value for money, control costs, mitigate risks, improve efficiency and decrease reliance on single suppliers. Open access and fair competition throughout the industrial supply chain and the balanced offering of participation opportunities to industry at all levels, including, in particular, to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Non Large System Integrators, should be pursued across Member States. Possible abuse of dominance or long-term reliance on single suppliers should be avoided, as it would make the services provided more expensive and the programme unsustainable in the long run.
Amendment 73 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 b (new)
Recital 19 b (new)
(19b) Promoting the balanced participation of industry at all levels across Member States, avoiding possible abuse of dominance and long-term reliance on single suppliers and taking advantage of prior public sector investments and industrial experience and competence can be achieved through recourse to sub-contracting by the tenderers. Where possible, at least 40 % of the aggregate value of the activities should be subcontracted by competitive tendering at various levels.
Amendment 79 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) fostering the development of a strong, balanced and competitive space and services industry across the EU and improving opportunities for European companies to develop and provide innovative Earth observation systems and services.
Amendment 98 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
1a. There shall be no priority among these services. Services shall be operated in accordance with the subsidiarity and proportionality principles, fully respecting existing national mandates. Therefore, they shall be decentralised, feasible and cost-effective and, where appropriate, they shall integrate, at European level, existing space, in-situ and reference data and capacities in Member States to avoid duplication.
Amendment 117 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. The Commission shall provide the European Parliament and the Member States, in a timely manner, with all relevant information pertaining to the programme, in particular in terms of risk management, overall costs, annual operating costs of each significant item of Copernicus infrastructure, schedule, performance and procurement related information. This information shall be made available to the Copernicus Committee.
Amendment 123 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Commission may entrust, in part or in full, where duly justified by the special nature of the action and specific expertise of the Union body the coordination of the implementation tasks described in Article 4 to competent Union bodies and European organizations. Among such agencies and organizations are:
Amendment 124 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) the European Centre for Medium- Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF)
Amendment 128 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. These Union bodies shall open to competition the activities delegated to them in accordance with the principles of public procurement.
Amendment 129 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Only EU bodies or international organizations may be selected as service operators.
Amendment 142 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. The Union or a specifically designated body or fund shall be the owner of all tangible and intangible assets created or developed under the Copernicus programme subject to agreements concluded with third parties, wherever appropriate, with regard to existing ownership rights.
Amendment 152 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 a (new)
Article 19 a (new)
Article 19a Procurement 1. The Commission shall ensure maximum fairness, competition and transparency in the procurement process and shall duly inform the Copernicus Committee on the outcome of the process. 2. Tenderers shall subcontract a share of the contract by competitive tendering at the appropriate levels of sub-contracting in particular to SMEs, non Large System Integrators and new entrants: (a) Unless properly justified (e.g. launchers) the minimum subcontracting level shall be no lower than 40% of the total value of the contract. (b) The budget allocated to each activity shall be commensurate with the technical scope of the activity and the size and number of the activities shall allow for open access and fair competition. 3. Appropriate measures (size of work packages, contract duration and hand- over issues) shall be taken to avoid abuse of dominance and single supplier dependence. 4. The operators of the services (the Union and European or intergovernmental bodies) shall carry out the subcontracting process of the activities that constitute the service: (a) With a size and number of activities that allow for open access and fair competition, avoidance of monopolies and optimum level of flexibility in the medium and long term. (b) With due justification of any work package they keep in-house instead of opening it to external competition.
Amendment 14 #
2012/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission's proposal to promote a new paradigm of viewing ageing as an opportunity for the future rather than a burden on society; however, emphasises that this opportunity should not be limited to technical (ICT) innovations and its potential for the internal market, for EU industries and enterprises; believes it should also include a clear and unambiguous strategy to promote and formally recognise the value of older people, the value of their experience and of their contribution to society; stresses the scope for gaining great societal value from the demographic dividend of older generations;
Amendment 18 #
2012/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stresses the need to listen to elderly people in terms of providing companionship through social programmes where young people would engage with elderly people and receive in return their value and experience; civil society support for the EIP is necessary in terms of giving a more significant level of care through various foundations and associations;
Amendment 33 #
2012/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Supports the Commission's proposal to increase the average number of HLY (Healthy Life Years) by two years as part of the objectives of Horizon 2020; however, emphasises that to achieve this ambitious goal a life-course perspective should be applied; stresses that appropriate mechanisms should be developed so as to fully incorporate overarching policy issues into the equation, such as social security and social protection, employment and economic policies, gender equality and discrimination; urges Member States to develop systems to inspect and monitor elder abuse and establish associations to aid victims of elder discrimination;
Amendment 65 #
2012/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Takes the view that a comprehensive policy for a healthy workforce, requires reforms in employment standards to support work while receiving pensions, the adaptation of cities and making homes more comfortable and accessible, training of professionals and experts, integration of civil society in caring for the elderly, health care and proximity to ensure adequate support for daily food, personalised care and companionship;
Amendment 82 #
2012/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. eHealth technology should not diminish the trusting relationship between elderly people and health care professionals;
Amendment 91 #
2012/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Acknowledges the Commission's objective to deal with legal and regulatory uncertainties and market fragmentation; however, stresses that in these matters the needs of the population should be prioritised over internal market demands, and that the competences of national, regional and local governments in regard to health and social protection should be recognised, respected and complied with, without compromising the need to invest in community-based care schemes;
Amendment 97 #
2012/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the Commission's approach in regard to active ageing and independent living, more specifically, its comprehensive view on the role and importance of ‘place in ageing’ as the radius or perimeter in which people live their lives increasingly contracts as they age, and as older people tend to prefer living independently for as long as possible; stresses the need to encourage older people to live in their own homes for as long as viably possible to reduce disturbance to their normal routine, both physically and mentally.
Amendment 106 #
2012/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Supports the Commission's aim towards the creation of age-friendly environments so as to avoid older people's potential and (remaining) capacities being hindered by their surroundings; however, stresses that these surroundings should be understood in a broad context, not only incorporating the built urban environment but also the social, psychological, cultural and natural environment; this urban environment should guarantee elderly persons greater accessibility to the benefits of living in a densely populated area by virtue of easier access to vital amenities;
Amendment 109 #
2012/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Stresses the need for balance between rural and urban areas in terms of care for elderly persons; technological innovations through ICTs should address the challenges of mobility faced by older people living in rural areas;
Amendment 129 #
2012/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 d (new)
Paragraph 16 d (new)
16d. Reinforces the possibility of offering informal training to younger generations in order to provide common service care to elderly people;
Amendment 13 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas hormone-related disorders and illnesschanges in humans have increased over the last 20 years, including impaired sperm quality, early onset of puberty, increased inwhich fact has been connected with a broad spectrum of illnesses, and whereas scidence of deformed sexual organs, increased incidence of ctific research is needed to obtain a better understain forms of cancnding of these disorders and many cases of metabolic illnessestheir aetiology;
Amendment 23 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D – indent 3
Recital D – indent 3
Amendment 27 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D – indent 5 a (new)
Recital D – indent 5 a (new)
- many elements and substances can affect the endocrine system and studies and scientific tests on the interaction of some chemicals which might be endocrine disruptors need therefore to be carried out in sufficient number;
Amendment 77 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Considers that the criteria ought to help classify the substances in a hierarchy based on their potential for producing adverse effects;
Amendment 101 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission, in its review of EU strategy on endocrine disruptors, to place greater emphasistake account onf the precautionary principle and to use a scientific risk assessment as its basis as it works towards reducing human exposure to endocrine disruptors;
Amendment 111 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Believes that the precautionary and preventive action principle, required under Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union in order to achieve a high level of protection, has to take account of the principle of scientific assessment of the risk and dangers involved.
Amendment 132 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that endocrine disruptors should be regarded asspecial precautions will need to be taken for those substances for which it is not possible, using validated scientific methods, to set a limit value at which effects may occur (‘non- threshold’ substances) and that any exposure to such substancesand exposure to which may entail a risk;
Amendment 138 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to support targeted research projects on endocrine disruptorslements and substances likely to affect the endocrine system and to emphasise the adverse effects at low concentrations or through combined exposure, including the development of new testing and analysis methods;
Amendment 144 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Commission to require all products imported from third countries to comply with all present and future EU legislation on endocrine disruptors;
Amendment 7 #
2012/2029(INI)
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 #
2012/2029(INI)
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 #
2012/2029(INI)
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 #
2012/2029(INI)
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 #
2012/2029(INI)
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 #
2012/2029(INI)
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 #
2012/2029(INI)
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;
Amendment 132 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 6
Annex 1 – point 6
6. Environmental change in the EU is increasingly caused by developments taking place at global level, including demographics, consumption and trade patterns, and rapid technological progress. These may offer significant opportunities for economic growth and societal well- being, but pose challenges and uncertainties for the EU’s economy and society and are causing environmental degradation worldwidein terms of environmental conservation.
Amendment 154 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 17
Annex 1 – point 17
17. However, recent assessments show that biodiversity in the EU is still being lost and that most ecosystems are seriously degraded. The EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020 sets out targets and actions needed to reverse these negative trends and to enhance ecosystem services. It must be implemented in full to enable the EU to meet its biodiversity headline target for 2020. Whereas the strategy includes built- in measures to improve the implementation of the Birds and Habitats directives, including the Natura 2000 network, reaching the headline target will require the full implementation of all existing legislation aimed at protecting natural capital. The Commission should therefore ensure that Natura 2000 network conservation management plans meet the criteria laid down in Article 6 of the Habitats Directive. The active participation of land owners and land users is also required with a view to getting them involved in policies to preserve biodiversity.
Amendment 156 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 17 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 17 a (new)
17a. The Member States must draw up management plans encompassing different aspects of various other policies. The Member States must take account of the fact that water resources and certain crops are essential preconditions for the successful conservation of certain habitats and species.
Amendment 167 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 20
Annex 1 – point 20
20. In the case of the marine environment, while the maritime sector offers economic opportunities, from fishing, shipping and aquaculture to raw materials and offshore energy and marine biotechnology, care needs to be taken to ensure their exploitation is compatible with the conservation and sustainable management of marine and coastal ecosystems. The conservation of marine resources necessitates an agreement between the Member States and the Commission on the digital mapping of EU waters, including protected areas and protected species. This map should include features that must be protected under the Treaties and environmental impact assessment legislation, such as natural resources, biodiversity and cultural heritage. The Commission should call for international waters, especially the Mediterranean, to be studied as part of Integrated Maritime Policy.
Amendment 177 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 23
Annex 1 – point 23
23. To reduce the most significant man- made pressures on land, soil and other ecosystems in Europe, action will be taken to ensure that decisions relating to land use at all relevant levels give proper consideration to environmental as well as social and economic impacts. The Rio+20 Summit outcome called for a 'land degradation neutral world'. The EU and Member States should reflect on how best to make such a commitment operational within their respective competencies as well atake measures to address soil quality issues within a binding legal framework. Targets will also be set for sustainable land use and soil.
Amendment 331 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 44
Annex 1 – point 44
44. Access to water of satisfactory quality remains problematic in a number of rural areas in the EU, while ensuring the good quality of Europe’s bathing waters benefits both human health and the EU’s tourism industry. Adverse consequences of floods for human health and economic activity are being experienced more frequently, partly due to changes to the hydrological cycle and land use. With a view to helping ensure compliance with EU water quality legislation, measures must be taken to restore natural river banks and reforest the surrounding areas.
Amendment 452 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 89 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 89 a (new)
89a. Town planning strategies must take account of the proposals made in many expert studies advocating the development of a comprehensive methodology which acknowledges the problems facing urban areas and suggests solutions to them. These problems and issues include, in addition to climate change, energy, accessibility, water, waste and noise, as well as issues concerning healthcare, well-being, culture, natural resources and the built environment, and the need to view the city as an economic and social hub whose activities generate both wealth and well-being.
Amendment 453 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 89 b (new)
Annex 1 – point 89 b (new)
89b. Any assessment of urban sustainability must pay due account of public enjoyment of monuments, the built heritage and the existing architecture as well as the need to find new uses for derelict, unoccupied or abandoned dwellings in Europe, since the construction of new housing projects necessitates using up greenbelt land, the extraction of new materials and the consumption of energy.
Amendment 459 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 91 – subparagraph 2 - point a
Annex 1 – point 91 – subparagraph 2 - point a
(a) Defining and agreeing a set of criteria to assess the environmental performance of cities, taking into account economic and social impacts and the value of their built and natural environment..
Amendment 463 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 91 – subparagraph 2 - point b a (new)
Annex 1 – point 91 – subparagraph 2 - point b a (new)
(ba) Ensuring that cities have open spaces to enable pedestrians to circulate, social areas and a link to the natural environment.
Amendment 240 #
2012/0305(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. The use of fluorinated greenhouse gases, or of mixtures that contain fluorinated greenhouse gases, with a global warming potential of 2500 or more, to service or maintain refrigeration equipment designed to operate at a temperature of 50°C or more with a charge size equivalent to 540 tonnes of CO2 or more, shall be prohibited from 1 January 20205, unless the gases have been recovered or recycled.
Amendment 265 #
2012/0305(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall ensure, where alternatives which are reliable and technically and economically viable and are designed to operate in the different climatic conditions of the Member States are available, that the quantity of hydrofluorocarbons that producers and importers are entitled to place on the market in the Union each year does not exceed the maximum quantity for the year in question calculated in accordance with Annex V. Each producer and importer shall ensure that the quantity of hydrofluorocarbons calculated in accordance with Annex V that it places on the market does not exceed the quota allocated to it pursuant to Article 14(5) or transferred to it pursuant to Article 16.
Amendment 273 #
2012/0305(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) amending the maximum quantities set out in Annex V in the light of developments of the market in hydrofluorocarbons and related emissions, as long as a feasible, reliable, technically and economically viable alternative exists on the market, taking into account the different climatic conditions of the Member States; and
Amendment 64 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) It is necessary to amend Directive 2011/92/EU in order to strengthen the quality of the environmental assessment procedure, streamline the various steps of the procedure and enhance coherence and synergies with other Union legislation and policies, as well as strategies and policies developed by Member States in areas of national competence. In many cases, administrative procedures became too complicated and extended, causing delays and creating additional risks for the protection of the environment. In this respect, simplification of the procedures should be one of the aims of Directive 2011/92/EU. The suitability of creating a one-stop shop is to be taken into account with a view to allowing coordinated assessment or joint procedures when several EIAs are required, for instance in cases of cross-border projects, as well as to define more specific criteria for mandatory assessments.
Amendment 68 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Over the last decade, environmental issues, such as resource efficiency, biodiversity, climate change, and disaster risks, have become more important in policy making and should therefore also constitute critical elements in assessment and decision-making processes, especially for infrastructure projects. The Commission should propose a list of criteria and indications including visual impact with a view to a better implementation of Directive 2011/92/EU with regard to the conservation of historical and cultural heritage, as there are currently no guidelines in that respect.
Amendment 71 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Protection and promotion of cultural heritage and landscapes, which are an integral part of the cultural diversity that the Union is committed to respect and promote in accordance with Article 167(4) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, can usefully build on definitions and principles developed in relevant Council of Europe Conventions, in particular the Convention for the Protection of the Architectural Heritage of Europe, the European Landscape Convention and, the Framework Convention on the Value of Cultural Heritage for Society and the International Recommendation concerning the Safeguarding and Contemporary Role of Historic Areas adopted in Nairobi in 1976 by UNESCO.
Amendment 72 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Visual impact is a key criterion in environmental impact assessment in terms of the preservation of historical and cultural heritage, of natural landscapes and of urban areas; this is another factor that should be applied in assessments.
Amendment 75 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The competent authorities should be required to determine the scope and level of detail of the environmental information to be submitted in the form of an environmental report (scoping). In order to improve the quality of the assessment, the simplification of the procedures and streamline the decision-making process, it is important to specify at Union level the categories of information on which the competent authorities should make that determination.
Amendment 76 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) With a view to strengthening public access and transparency, a central portal providing timely environmental information with regard to the implementation of this Directive electronically should be made available in each Member State.
Amendment 77 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) In order to reduce the administrative burden, facilitate the decision-making process and reduce project costs, the necessary steps should be taken towards standardisation of the criteria in line with Regulation (EU)1025/2012 on European standardisation1, with the aim being to support the use of best available technologies (BAT), improve competitiveness and prevent standards from being interpreted differently. _______________ 1 OJ L 316, 14.11.2012, p.12.
Amendment 78 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 b (new)
Recital 12 b (new)
(12b) Again with a view to further simplifying and facilitating the work of the competent administrations, guide criteria should be drawn up that take into account the characteristics of the various sectors of economic or industrial activity. This should be based on the instructions under Article 6 of Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora1. _______________ 1 OJ L 206, 22.07.92, p.7.
Amendment 79 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 c (new)
Recital 12 c (new)
(12c) In order to ensure the best possible preservation of historical and cultural heritage, guide criteria should be drawn up by the Commission and/or the Member States.
Amendment 83 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) Proportionality is to be taken into account in the environmental impact assessment of the projects. The requirements that will be asked for in the environmental impact assessment of a project shall be proportionate with its size and stage.
Amendment 85 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) In order to avoid unnecessary efforts and expenditure, the projects under Annex II should include a statement of intent that never exceeds 30 pages and the projects characteristics and information on the location of the project to be subject to screening, which should consist of an initial assessment of its viability. That screening should be public and reflect the factors set out in Article 3. It should show the significant direct and indirect effects of the project.
Amendment 87 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The competent authorities should be required to determine the scope and level of detail of the environmental information to be submitted in the form of an environmental report (scoping). In order to improve the quality of the assessment, the simplification of the procedures and streamline the decision-making process, it is important to specify at Union level the categories of information on which the competent authorities should make that determination.
Amendment 96 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b – point 1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b – point 1 (new)
2011/92/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
'Visual Impact Assessment': Visual impact is defined as a change in the appearance of the built or natural landscape and urban areas as a result of development which can be positive (improvement) or negative (detraction). Visual impact Assessment also covers the demolition of constructions that are protected or those with a strategic role in the traditional image of a place or a landscape. It shall cover the evident change of geological topography and any other obstacle such as buildings or walls that limit the view of nature as well as the landscape's harmony. Visual impact is assessed largely by qualitative judgements, concerned with the human appreciation and interaction with landscape and the value this gives to a place (genius loci).
Amendment 117 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – point 1 – point b
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) "environmental impact assessment" shall mean the process of preparing an environmental report including the consideration of reasonable alternatives, carrying out consultations (including with the public concerned and the environmental authorities), the assessment by the competent authority, taking into account the environmental report and the results of the consultations in the development consent procedure, laying down measures to monitor significant adverse environmental effects and mitigation and compensation measures as well as the provision of information on the decision in accordance with Articles 5 to 10.
Amendment 118 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
"1. Where an environmental impact assessment must be carried out in accordance with Articles 5 to 10, the developer shall prepare an environmental report. The environmental report shall be based on the determination pursuant to paragraph 2 of this Article and include the information that may reasonably be required for making informed decisions on the environmental impacts of the proposed project including a visual impact assessment when relevant, taking into account current knowledge and methods of assessment, the characteristics, technical capacity and location of the project, the characteristics of the potential impact, alternatives to the proposed project and the extent to which certain matters (including the evaluation of alternatives) are more appropriately assessed at different levels including the planning level, or on the basis of other assessment requirements. The detailed list of information to be provided in the environmental report is specified in Annex IV.
Amendment 121 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
(ba) in paragraph 2, the following definition is added: "(ga) "standard" means a technical specification, adopted by a recognised standardisation body, for repeated or continuous application, with which compliance is not compulsory, and which is one of the following: (a) "international standard" means a standard adopted by an international standardisation body; (b) "European standard" means a standard adopted by a European standardisation organisation; (c) "harmonised standard" means a European standard adopted on the basis of a request made by the Commission for the application of Union harmonisation legislation; (d) "national standard" means a standard adopted by a national standardisation body;"
Amendment 122 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
(ba) in paragraph 2, the following definition is added: "(ga) "Urban historical sites" are part of a wider totality, comprising the natural and the built environment and the everyday living experience of their dwellers as well. Within this wider space, enriched with values of remote or recent origin and permanently undergoing a dynamic process of successive transformations, new urban spaces may be considered as environmental evidences in their formative stages."
Amendment 123 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point b b (new)
Article 1 – point 1 – point b b (new)
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point g b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point g b (new)
(bb) in paragraph 2, the following definition is added: "(gb) "Visual Impact Assessment": Visual impact is defined as a change in the appearance or the views of the built or natural landscape and urban areas resulting from the development which can be positive (improvement) or negative (detraction). Visual impact Assessment also covers the demolition of constructions that are protected or those with a strategic role in the traditional image of a place or a landscape. It shall cover the evident change of geological topography and any other obstacle such as buildings or walls that limit the view of nature as well as the landscape's harmony. Visual impact is assessed largely by qualitative judgements, concerned with the human appreciation and interaction with landscape and the value this gives to a place (genius loci)."
Amendment 124 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point b c (new)
Article 1 – point 1 – point b c (new)
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point g c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point g c (new)
(bc) in paragraph 2, the following definition is added: "(gc) "Joint Procedure": Under the Joint Procedure the competent authority shall issue one environmental impact assessment, integrating the assessments of one or more authorities without prejudice to other provisions of other relevant EU legislation."
Amendment 126 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point b d (new)
Article 1 – point 1 – point b d (new)
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point g d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point g d (new)
(bd) in paragraph 2, the following definition is added: "(gd) "Simplification" means the reduction of forms and administrative procedures, the creation of joint procedures or coordination tools to make the assessments made by many authorities to be integrated. It means to establish shared criteria, to make the submission of reports shorter and to strengthen objective and scientific evaluations."
Amendment 132 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 1 – point 1 – point c
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Amendment 136 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
(1a) In Article 2, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "1. Member States shall adopt all measures necessary to ensure that, before consent is given, projects likely to have significant effects on the environment by virtue, inter alia, of their nature, size or location are made subject to a requirement for development consent and an assessment with regard to their effects after having consulted the public. Measures to monitor significant adverse environmental effects and mitigation and compensation measures shall be laid down, if appropriate, by the competent authority when development consent is given. Those projects are defined in Article 4."
Amendment 158 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – point 1
Annex 1 – point 1
2011/92/EU
Annex II.A – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex II.A – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) a description of the physical characteristics of the whole project, including, where relevant, its subsurface and underground, during the construction and operational phases;, including demolition.
Amendment 160 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – point 2 a (new)
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 4
(2a) In Article 2, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following: "4. Without prejudice to Article 7, Member States may, in exceptional cases, exempt, if so provided under national law, a specific project having as a sole purpose the response to civil emergencies in whole or in part from the provisions laid down in this Directive, if such application would have an adverse effect on these purposes. In this event, the Member States shall: (-a) inform and consult the public concerned; (a) consider whether another form of assessment would be appropriate; (b) make available to the public concerned the information obtained under other forms of assessment referred to in point (a), the information relating to the exemption decision and the reasons for granting it; (c) inform the Commission, prior to granting consent, of the reasons justifying the exemption granted, and provide it with the information made available, where applicable, to their own nationals. The Commission shall immediately forward the documents received to the other Member States. The Commission shall report annually to the European Parliament and to the Council on the application of this paragraph."
Amendment 161 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – point 2
Annex 1 – point 2
(j) impacts of the project on the environment, in particular on land (increase of settlement areas over time – land take), soil (organic matter, erosion, compaction, sealing), water (quantity and quality), underground when relevant, air and biodiversity (population quality and quantity and ecosystem degradation and fragmentation);
Amendment 165 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – point 2
Annex 1 – point 2
2011/92/EU
Annex III – paragraph 2 – point c – subpoint viii a (new)
Annex III – paragraph 2 – point c – subpoint viii a (new)
(viiia) areas or places protected by national or regional legislation;
Amendment 166 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – point 2
Annex 1 – point 2
2011/92/EU
Annex III - paragraph 2 - point c - subpoint viii b (new)
Annex III - paragraph 2 - point c - subpoint viii b (new)
(viiib) seismic areas or those with a high risk of natural catastrophe.
Amendment 167 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – point 2
Annex 1 – point 2
2011/92/EU
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) a description of the physical characteristics of the whole project, including, where relevant, its subsurface, and the water use and land-use requirements during the construction and operational phases; and demolition if relevant.
Amendment 170 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 3 – point a
Article 3 – point a
(a) population, human health, and biodiversity, with particular attention to species and habitats protected under Council Directive 92/43/EEC and, Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council; and Directive 2000/60/EC1; _______________ 1 OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p.1.
Amendment 182 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 3 – point c
Article 3 – point c
(c) material assets, cultural heritage and the landscape in accordance with Article 3 TEU, Articles 36 and 167 TFEU;
Amendment 189 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Where there is standardisation of available procedures for a given project or facility in line with the BAT criteria, the competent authority must take that standardisation into account and centre the environmental impact assessment on the location of the facilities or the project.
Amendment 200 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 1 – point 4 – point a
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The amount of information that must be provided to the competent authority in this screening process shall be kept to a minimum and limited to the key aspects enabling the authority to ascertain whether a project is viable and to suggest changes or alternatives.
Amendment 201 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 1 – point 4 – point a
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
The competent authority must issue a response on the screening within a short timeframe, and always within less than eight months.
Amendment 225 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 1 – point 4 – point b
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 4 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
6. The competent authority shall make its decision pursuant to paragraph 2 within three months from the request for development consent and provided that the developer has submitted all the requisite information. Depending on the nature, complexity, location and size of the proposed project, the competent authority may extend that deadline by a further 34 months; in that case, the competent authority shall inform the developer of the reasons justifying the extension and of the date when its determination is expected.
Amendment 243 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Where an environmental impact assessment must be carried out in accordance with Articles 5 to 10, the developer shall prepare an environmental report. The environmental report shall be based on the determination pursuant to paragraph 2 of this Article and include the information that may reasonably be required for making informed decisions on the environmental impacts of the proposed project, including a visual impact assessment when relevant, taking into account current knowledge and methods of assessment, the characteristics, technical capacity and location of the project, the characteristics of the potential impact, alternatives to the proposed project that refer to the significant impacts and the extent to which certain matters (including the evaluation of alternatives) are more appropriately assessed at different levels including the planning level, or on the basis of other assessment requirements. The detailed list of information to be provided in the environmental report is specified in Annex IV.
Amendment 276 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) reasonable alternatives relevant to the proposed project and its specific characteristics, which do not entail the carrying out of a new project or one parallel to the main project; the idea is to propose alternatives to those areas of the proposed project which present problems or might cause it to fail the environmental impact assessment;
Amendment 289 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The competent authority may also seek assistance from accreditedindependent and technically competent experts referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article. Subsequent requests to the developer for additional information may only be made if these are justified by new circumstances and duly explained by the competent authority.
Amendment 297 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the developer shall ensure that the environmental report is prepared by accreditedindependent and technically competent experts or
Amendment 307 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the competent authority shall ensure that the environmental report is verified by accreditedindependent and technically competent experts and/or committees of known national experts.
Amendment 320 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Where accreditedindependent and technically competent experts assisted the competent authority to prepare the determination referred to in Article 5(2), the same experts shall not be used by the developer for the preparation of the environmental report.
Amendment 332 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
These independent experts shall be responsible for the environmental impact assessments they conduct or supervise or on which they have issued a positive or negative opinion.
Amendment 335 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point -a (new)
Article 1 – point 6 – point -a (new)
(-a) paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: "2. The public shall be informed through a central portal which is accessible to the public electronically in accordance with Article 7(1) of Directive 2003/4/EC, by public notices and other appropriate means such as electronic media, of the following matters early in the environmental decision-making procedures referred to in Article 2(2) and, at the latest, as soon as information can reasonably be provided: (a) the request for development consent; (b) the fact that the project is subject to an environmental impact assessment procedure and, where relevant, the fact that Article 7 applies; (c) details of the competent authorities responsible for taking the decision, those from which relevant information can be obtained, those to which comments or questions can be submitted, and details of the time schedule for transmitting comments or questions; (d) the nature of possible decisions or, where there is one, the draft decision; (e) an indication of the availability of the information gathered pursuant to Article 5; (f) an indication of the times and places where and means by which the relevant information will be made available; (g) details of the arrangements for public participation made pursuant to paragraph 5 of this Article; (ga) the fact that Article 8(2) applies and details of the revision or modification of the environmental report and the additional mitigation or compensation measures under consideration; (gb) the results of the monitoring carried out under Article 8(2)."
Amendment 336 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point -a a (new)
Article 1 – point 6 – point -a a (new)
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
(-aa) paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: "3. Member States shall ensure that, within reasonable time-frames, the following is made available at least through a central portal which is accessible to the public electronically: (a) any information gathered pursuant to Article 5; (b) in accordance with national legislation, the main reports and advice issued to the competent authority or authorities at the time when the public concerned is informed in accordance with paragraph 2 of this Article; (c) in accordance with the provisions of Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2003 on public access to environmental information, information other than that referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article which is relevant for the decision in accordance with Article 8 of this Directive and which only becomes available after the time the public concerned was informed in accordance with paragraph 2 of this Article."
Amendment 339 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point -a b (new)
Article 1 – point 6 – point -a b (new)
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
(-ab) paragraph 4 is replaced by the following: "4. The public concerned shall be given early and effective opportunities to participate in the environmental decision-making procedures referred to in Article 2(2), Article 4(1) and (5) and Article 5(2) and shall, for that purpose, be entitled to express comments and opinions when all options are open to the competent authority or authorities before any decision [...] is taken."
Amendment 348 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – point 6 – point b a (new)
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 6 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 7 a (new)
(ba) the following paragraph 7a shall be inserted: "7a. Alternatives to proposed projects in cases deemed relevant by the law must, in the solutions they seek, endeavour to involve the owners of the land concerned in the case of private land, and the habitual users of the land concerned in the case of public land."
Amendment 441 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 11
Article 1 – point 11
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 12 b – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 12 b – paragraph 5 a (new)
Amendment 454 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3
Article 3
Projects for which the request for development consent was introduced before the date referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 2(1) and for which the environmental impact assessment has not been concluded before that date shall be subject to the obligations referred to in Articles 3 to 11 of Directive 2011/92/EU as amended by thismust be executed within eight months of the approval of the amended Directive.
Amendment 480 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 1
Annex – point 1
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex II.A – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex II.A – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) a description of the physical characteristics of the whole project, including, where relevant, its subsurface and underground, during the construction and operational phases, including demolition;
Amendment 486 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 1
Annex – point 1
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex II.A – paragraph 3 – point a
Annex II.A – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the expected residues and emissions and the production of waste when relevant;
Amendment 491 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 1
Annex – point 1
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex II.A – paragraph 4
Annex II.A – paragraph 4
4. A description of the measures envisaged to avoid, prevent or reduce any significant adverse effects on the environment, when relevant. This shall be particularly relevant when the effects or consequences of the measures are considered irreversible.
Amendment 514 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 2
Annex – point 2
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point h
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) impacts of the project on the environment, in particular on land (increase of settlement areas over time – land take), soil (organic matter, erosion, compaction, sealing), water (quantity and quality) underground when relevant, air and biodiversity (population quality and quantity and ecosystem degradation and fragmentation);
Amendment 531 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 2
Annex – point 2
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex III – paragraph 2 – point c – point viii a (new)
Annex III – paragraph 2 – point c – point viii a (new)
(viiia) areas or places protected by national or regional legislation.
Amendment 532 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 2
Annex – point 2
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex III – paragraph 2 – point c – point viii b (new)
Annex III – paragraph 2 – point c – point viii b (new)
(viiib) seismic areas or those with a high risk of natural catastrophe.
Amendment 543 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 2
Annex – point 2
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex III – paragraph 3 a (new)
Annex III – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. STANDARDISATION In the economic sectors in which it is considered necessary, and with the aim of gradually standardising the procedures and criteria applicable to environmental impact assessments, the Commission, potentially with the participation of the Member States and industry, will develop standards applicable to projects and facilities in line with Regulation 1025/2012 on European standardisation, while consistently taking into account best available technologies (BAT) criteria. Standardisation in the various sectors concerned will be a broad process which calls for cooperation with public administrations and industry and which should focus on energy efficiency, innovation and best available technologies (BAT).
Amendment 544 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 2
Annex – point 2
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex III – paragraph 3 b (new)
Annex III – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. SECTOR-SPECIFIC CRITERIA GUIDES Criteria guides on environmental impact assessments shall be drawn up for the various sectors of economic activity if the Commission or the Member States consider this appropriate. The aim will be to simplify procedures and increase legal certainty in respect of environmental impact assessments, and to avoid differing implementation by different competent authorities. Environmental impact assessments relating to historical and cultural heritage and to the countryside will be conducted on the basis of criteria set out in a guide indicating the factors that must be respected.
Amendment 546 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 2
Annex – point 2
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) a description of the physical characteristics of the whole project, including, where relevant, its subsurface, and the water use and land-use requirements during the construction and operational phases and demolition if relevant;
Amendment 548 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 2
Annex – point 2
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) a description of the energy costs, the costs of recycling waste caused by demolition, the consumption of additional natural resources when a demolition project is undertaken.
Amendment 80 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from Their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity (the Nagoya Protocol) is an international treaty adopted on 29 October 2010 by the Parties to the Convention. The Nagoya Protocol significantly expands the general rules of the Convention on access and monetary and non-monetary benefit- sharing for the usetilisation and any subsequent commercialisation of genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources.
Amendment 82 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3a Concept of traceability Genetic items have to be defined at the molecular level with enough resolution to allow the unequivocal identification of their origin and destiny. Although a protocol of traceability requires proper recording of sequences of events or usages for any item, the traceability of any genetic entity requires its fingerprinting at the DNA level.
Amendment 83 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 b (new)
Article 3 b (new)
Article 3b Definition of catalogue Genetic catalogues are made of individuals belonging to certain species. The next item of importance are local populations (landraces, ecotypes, endemisms, varieties, or even subspecies). Genetic catalogues require as for traceability an unbiased method of bar- coding that should be based on DNA sequencing technologies.
Amendment 84 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) seek, keep and transfer to subsequent users information on: (1) the date and place of access of genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with such resources; (2) the description of genetic resources or traditional knowledge associated with such resources used, including available unique identifiers; (3) the source from which the resources or the knowledge were directly obtained as well as subsequent users of genetic resources or traditional knowledge associated with such resources; (4) the presence or absence of rights and obligations related to access and benefit- sharing; (5) access decisions and mutually agreed terms, where applicable;the internationally recognised certificate of compliance, where genetic resources were accessed by Parties to the Nagoya Protocol which have exercised their sovereign rights as provided for in Article 6 of that Protocol; or, failing this:
Amendment 84 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from Their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity (the Nagoya Protocol) is an international treaty adopted on 29 October 2010 by the Parties to the Convention. The Nagoya Protocol significantly expandfurther details the general rules of the Convention on access and benefit- sharing for the use of genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources.
Amendment 85 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) seek, keep and transfer to subsequent users information on: (1) the date and place of access of genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with such resources; (2) the description of genetic resources or traditional knowledge associated with such resources used, including available unique identifiers; (3) the source from which the resources or the knowledge were directly obtained as well as subsequent users of genetic resources or traditional knowledge associated with such resources; (4) the presence or absence of rights and obligations related to access and benefit- sharing; (5) access decisions and mutually agreed terms, where applicable;
Amendment 86 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Amendment 87 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. Checks mayshall be conducted when a competent authority is in possession of relevant information, including on the basis of substantiated concerns provided by third parties, concerning non-compliance of a user with this Regulation.
Amendment 88 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) compile a catalogue of available genetic resources originating in Member States, pursuant to Article 7 of the Convention on Biological Diversity, in order to establish their biological diversity. They shall, in addition, encourage third countries to produce catalogues of their genetic resources with a view to improving the transparency of user access.
Amendment 89 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Once the fund to be set up under the Convention on Biological Diversity, or any other fund established for the same purpose, has entered into operation, they shall endeavour to ensure that such funds provide sources of financing for research and the compilation of genetic resource catalogues.
Amendment 90 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) It is important to define, in accordance with the Nagoya Protocol, that usetilization of genetic resources refers to research and development on the genetic or biochemical composition of samples of genetic material, which includes research and development on isolated compounds extracted from genetic material that was accessed in a Party to the Nagoya Protocolgenetic resources.
Amendment 101 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Competent authorities of Member States should check whether users comply with their obligations. In that context, competent authorities should accept internationally recognised certificates of compliance as evidence that the genetic resources covered were legally acquired and that mutually agreed terms were established. When an international certificate is not available, other legally acceptable forms of compliance should be considered evidence that the genetic resources covered were legally acquired and that mutually agreed terms were established. Competent authorities should also keep records of the checks made and relevant information should be made available in accordance with Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2003 on public access to environmental information.13
Amendment 106 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation establishes rules governing compliance with access and benefit-sharing for genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources, in accordance with the provisions of the Nagoya Protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilisation to the Convention on Biological Diversity (the Nagoya Protocol).
Amendment 113 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 –point 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 –point 1 a (new)
(1a) Definition of catalogue: genetic catalogues are made of individuals belonging to certain species. The next items of importance are local populations (landraces, ecotypes, endemism's, varieties, or even subspecies). Genetic catalogues require as for traceability an unbiased method of bar-coding that should be based on DNA sequencing technologies.
Amendment 114 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1a) "commercialisation" means the first making available of a product on the Community market.
Amendment 115 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
(1b) Concept of traceability: genetic items have to be defined at the molecular level with enough resolution to allow the unequivocal identification of its origin and destiny. Although a protocol of traceability requires a proper pipe of events or usage for any item, the traceability of any genetic entity requires its fingerprinting at the DNA level.
Amendment 129 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1 a (new)
(1a) The internationally recognised certificate of compliance, in the case of genetic resources acquired from Parties to the Nagoya Protocol that have regulated access to their genetic resources in compliance with Article 6 of the Nagoya Protocol, or,
Amendment 135 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 5
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 5
(5) access decisionpermits and mutually agreed terms, where applicable;
Amendment 141 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5
Article 5
Amendment 154 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Member States and the Commission shall request aAll recipients of public research funding involving usesthe utilization of genetic resources and or of traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources to declare that they will exercise due diligence in accordance withshall, upon approval of such funding, declare to the funding authority that they will fulfil or have fulfilled their obligations under Article 4.
Amendment 155 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Users shall declare to the competent authorities established under Article 6(1) that they exercised due diligence in accordance with Article 4 on the occasion of requestMember States and the Commission shall request users seeking market approval for a product developed onvia the basisuse of genetic resources or traditional knowledge associated with suchgenetic resources, or at the time of commercialisation to declare and provide evidence that they have fulfilled the obligations under Article 4. They shall equally request such information before the product is placed on the market where a market approval is not required.
Amendment 158 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Competent authorities shall transmit to the Commission every two years the information received on the basis of paragraphs 1 and 2. The Commission shall summarise the information received and make it available to the Access and Benefit-sharing Clearing HouseAccess and Benefit Sharing Clearing House Mechanism, to the Commission and/or the competent authorities of the State concerned the information received on the basis of paragraph 1 and 2.
Amendment 159 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8
Article 8
Amendment 160 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Amendment 164 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. Checks mayshall be conducted when a competent authority is in possession of relevant information, including on the basis of substantiated concerns provided by third parties, concerning a user's non- compliance of a user with this Regulation.
Amendment 168 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5
Article 9 – paragraph 5
5. Competent authorities shall accept an internationally recognised certificate of compliance as evidence that the genetic resource it covers has been accessed in accordance with prior informed consent and that mutually agreed terms have been established, as required by the domestic access and benefit-sharing legislation or regulatory requirements of the Party to the Nagoya Protocol providing the prior informed consent. In the event that an internationally recognised certificate is not available, other legally acceptable forms of compliance should be considered enough evidence that the genetic resources covered were legally obtained and that mutually agreed terms were established.
Amendment 170 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6
Article 9 – paragraph 6
6. Users shall offer all assistance necessary to facilitate the performance of the checks referred to in paragraph 1, notably as regards access to premises and the presentation of documentation or records.
Amendment 173 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 174 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 183 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 –point a a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 –point a a (new)
(aa). Create a catalogue of the available and original genetic resources from each Member State in accordance with Article 7 of the Convention on Biodiversity. The objective will be to have a better knowledge of biodiversity. At the same time they will support third countries in developing a catalogue of their genetic resources with the aim of improving transparency in the access to genetic resources.
Amendment 184 #
2012/0278(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 –point a b (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 –point a b (new)
(a)(b) endeavour to ensure, once the fund to be set up under the Convention on Biological Diversity, or any other fund established for the same purpose, has entered into operation, that such funds provide sources of financing for research and the compilation of genetic resource catalogues.
Amendment 159 #
2012/0267(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Manufacturers of medical devices must be covered by an insurance policy or equivalent financial guarantee to meet claims for health damage arising from unsafe medical devices.
Amendment 160 #
2012/0267(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 10 b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Manufacturers shall bear the cost to the health system of treatment, operations and diagnostic procedures practiced on patients as a result of defects in or malfunctioning of health devices detected by the health authorities or the manufacturers themselves. They shall also bear the cost of withdrawing, repairing or replacing the products involved in these situations.
Amendment 320 #
2012/0266(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Manufacturers of medical devices must be covered by an insurance policy or equivalent financial guarantee to meet claims for health damage arising from unsafe medical devices.
Amendment 321 #
2012/0266(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 10 b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Manufacturers shall bear the cost to the health system of treatment, operations and diagnostic procedures practiced on patients as a result of defects in or malfunctioning of health devices detected by the health authorities or the manufacturers themselves. They shall also bear the cost of withdrawing, repairing or replacing the products involved in these situations.
Amendment 21 #
Amendment 58 #
2012/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Before presenting proposals for structural measures to revise Directive 2003/87/EC, the Commission should - in addition to the measures as suggested in the 2012 carbon market report - consider further measures in order to ensure that the scheme remains a fully market-based system. Furthermore, the Commission should propose the mandatory earmarking of auctioning revenues for innovative environmentally friendly technologies; the list of sectors and subsectors affected by a risk of carbon leakage should not be adapted in order to ensure the highest possible certainty for industry.
Amendment 59 #
2012/0202(COD)
(3b) The current low carbon price is due, inter alia, to a large variety of national support schemes for Renewable Energy Sources which are the consequence of the Renewable Energy Directive. In order to increase the effectiveness of the EU ETS in the long-term and to ensure regulatory stability, the Commission should present by the end of 2013 structures for a better integrated system to promote RES at EU- level after 2020. The Commission should also explore possibilities to establish a dedicated reserve (based on the NER 300) for the support of innovative sustainable energy technologies.
Amendment 64 #
2012/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
In the first subparagraph of Article 10(4) of Directive 2003/87/EC the following sentence is added: "Tis added: "Where an assessment shows for the individual industrial sectors that no significant impact on installations exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage is to be expected or subject to EU policy measures being proposed with a view to compensating the potential increase of indirect costs, the Commission shallmay, where appropriate, adapt the timetable for each period so as to ensure an orderly functioning of the marketthe period referred to in Article 13(1) beginning on 1 January 2013 for a maximum number of 900 million allowances. Where the Commission proposes to withhold a number of allowances it shall ensure that such allowances are re-introduced in a linear manner starting the year following the date of withholding the allowances. The Commission shall make no more than one such adaptation until the year 2020."
Amendment 45 #
2012/0192(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The fact that clinical trials are conducted in both public and private centres makes it necessary to recognise them and adopt monitoring, authorisation and assessment measures that apply to both types of centre.
Amendment 46 #
2012/0192(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The risk to subject safety in a clinical trial mainly stems from two sources: the investigational medicinal product and the intervention. Many clinical trials, however, pose only a minimal additional risk to subject safety compared to normal clinical practice. This is in particular the case where the investigational medicinal product is covered by a marketing authorisation (i.e. the quality, safety and efficacy has already been assessed in the course of the marketing authorisation procedure) and where the intervention poses only very limited additional risk to the subject compared to normal clinical practice. Those ‘"low-intervention clinical trials’" are often of crucial importance to assess standard treatments and diagnoses, thereby optimising the use of medicinal products and thus contributing to a high level of public health. They should be subject to less stringent rules, such as shorter deadlines for approval, without compromising scientific excellence, and guaranteeing patient safety at all times.
Amendment 95 #
2012/0192(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The Member States must guarantee that clinical trials can be conducted in both public and private centres under equal conditions, subject to any statutory requirements.
Amendment 99 #
2012/0192(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The risk to subject safety in a clinical trial mainly stems from two sources: the investigational medicinal product and the intervention. Many clinical trials, however, pose only a minimal additional risk to subject safety compared to normal clinical practice. This is in particular the case where the investigational medicinal product is covered by a marketing authorisation (i.e. the quality, safety and efficacy has already been assessed in the course of the marketing authorisation procedure) and where the intervention poses only very limited additional risk to the subject compared to normal clinical practice. Those "low-intervention clinical trials" are often of crucial importance to assess standard treatments and diagnoses, thereby optimising the use of medicinal products and thus contributing to a high level of public health. They should be subject to less stringent rules, such as shorter deadlines for approval , without compromising scientific standards and guaranteeing the safety of patients at all times.
Amendment 112 #
2012/0192(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. In the assessment, the view of at least one person whose primary area of interest is non-scientific shall be taken into account. The view of at least one patientn independent ethics committee shall be taken into account.
Amendment 378 #
2012/0192(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. In the assessment, the view of at least one person whose primary area of interest is non-scientific shall be taken into account. The view of at least one patientn independent, national-level ethics committee shall be taken into account.
Amendment 531 #
2012/0192(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. Within one year from the end of a clinical trial, the sponsor shall submit to the EU database a summary of the results of the clinical trialll the results of that trial, both positive and negative. The results of clinical trials that have been withdrawn or suspended shall also be provided, along with the reasons why they were withdrawn or suspended.
Amendment 598 #
2012/0192(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1a (new)
Article 53 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1a (new)
A supervision system covering the entire clinical trial process shall be established to determine liability on the part of the institutions, agencies and centres involved in the event of information on clinical trials or patients’ personal data being leaked.
Amendment 153 #
2012/0055(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20 a (new)
(20a) ‘Best available techniques’ means the best available techniques as defined in Article 2, paragraph 1 of Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control).
Amendment 183 #
2012/0055(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) prior to publication of the European List, are only recycled in ship recycling facilities that are locatedduly authorised by the competent authorities in the Union or in a member country member of the OECD. ;
Amendment 197 #
2012/0055(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. The initial survey of a new vessel shall be conducted before the ship is put in service, or before the inventory certificate is issued. For existing vessels, an initial survey shall be conducted within five years of entry into force of this Regulation. The officers carrying out that survey shall verify that Part I of the inventory of hazardous materials complies with the requirements of this Regulation.
Amendment 220 #
2012/0055(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) be designed, constructed and operated in a safe and environmentally sound mannermanner and ensure a level of environmental protection equivalent to that offered by the best available techniques;
Amendment 3 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
– having regard to the Environment Council conclusions of 21 June 2011 and of 19 December 2011 on the ‘EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020’
Amendment 31 #
2011/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to undertake to adopt integrated strategies in order to learn about each geographical area’s natural values and the features of its cultural heritage, as well as the conditions necessary for maintaining them. In order to conserve biodiversity and all species, account should be taken of the specific ecosystems, which include agriculture, water and the other minimum conditions required;
Amendment 38 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the urgent need for action, and the need to give higher political priority to biodiversity in order to meet the EU’s 2020 headline target for biodiversity and global biodiversity commitments; emphasises that, with adequate resources and political will, the tools exist to halt the loss of biodiversity; emphasises that the preservation of biodiversity is a collective challenge that should be addressed with the commitment and participation of numerous interested parties, mainly landowners and members of the private sector;
Amendment 42 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3a (new)
Paragraph 3a (new)
3a. Considers that the difficulties encountered in meeting the target set for 2010 demand an in-depth review of the methods applied to date; strategic studies including all of the components that could influence protected areas must be carried out; these studies should be incorporated into urban planning and be accompanied by educational and informational campaigns about the importance of local natural resources and their conservation;
Amendment 73 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Member States to set 2015 as the deadline for the development ofdevelop management plans or equivalent instruments for all Natura 2000 sites within the time frames established by the legislation in force;
Amendment 77 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Considers that it is necessary to have digitised, accessible maps with accurate information about the principal natural resources, protected areas, land uses, water bodies and areas at risk to facilitate compliance by regional and local authorities with environmental legislation, especially that relating to biodiversity;
Amendment 83 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure good conservation of the Nature 2000 Network through adequate funding for the Natura 2000 sites; in particular, calls on Member States to develop binding national instruments through which they define priority conservation measures and the related planned source of financing (both from EU funds and Member States’ own budgets);
Amendment 102 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Underscores the need to assess the condition of ecosystems and their services; urges the Commission and the Member States to determine the economic value of those services in order to incorporate them into accounting systems and thus contribute to more effective responses through decisions that incorporate the consideration of biodiversity’s real value;
Amendment 114 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Urges the Commission to develop as a matter of high priority the ‘No Net Loss’ initiative, drawing also on the standards which form part of the Business and Biodiversity Offsets Programme;
Amendment 130 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalling that over half of Europe’s territory is managed by farmers and that funding for the common agricultural policy (CAP) represents the largest single part of the EU budget, stresses that the CAP is an absolutely crucial tool for biodiversity; calls, therefore, for a strong reorientationunderscores the growing role of the CAP towardsin the delivery of public goods;
Amendment 145 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for the greening of Pillar I in order to make income support for farmers legitimate by ensuringCAP to provide greater support for the conservation of biodiversity in the wider farmed landscape, improving connectivity and adaptingation to the effects of climate changes; welcomestakes note of the Commission’s CAP reform proposal that provides for a ‘greening’ of the CAP through the allocation of 30 % of Pillar I payments to a package of worthwhile, basic good practices applied at farm level, which should include crop rotation and diversification, permanent pasture and a minimum ‘ecological focus area’; takes the view, however, that the minimum ‘ecological focuPillar I of the CAP, but underscores that that measure must be adapted to the agricultural and environmental reality of each member State and not involve an unbearable cost to farmers; defends the fact that Pillar II of the CAP includes a grea’ should be 10 % of farmland, not the 7 % proposed by the Commissionter variety of instruments to promote biodiversity;
Amendment 182 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Considers that the inspection of agricultural practices should be strengthened in order to prevent the loss of biodiversity; in particular, considers that discharges of slurry should be controlled and even prohibited in the most sensitive areas in order to preserve ecosystems;
Amendment 194 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. RequesLaments the Commission and Member States to take advantage of the phenomenon of land abandonment in various parts of Europe to rewild large parts of the landscape as major wilderness areas, providing newincreasing abandonment of farmland in the European Union, since this is intensifying the problem of land desertification and affecting the conservation of biodiversity, as well as the socio-economic opportunities for rural development whilst preserving Europe’s biodiversitybalance of many rural areas; in this regard, calls attention to the important role that European farmers play as ‘guardians’ of the landscape;
Amendment 245 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Urges the Commission to propose legislationut forward the necessary proposal, if applicable, to implement the Nagoya Protocol so that the Union can ratify the Protocol as soon as possible;
Amendment 264 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Emphasises the importance of mobilising both EU and national financial support from all possible sources, including the creation of a specific instrument to finance biodiversity, and developing innovative financial mechanisms to ensure an adequate level of support forreach the targets set in the area of biodiversity;
Amendment 277 #
2011/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. With a view to ensuring adequate financing of the Natura 2000 network, calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that at least €5.8 billion per year is provided through EU and Member State funding; calls, further, on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that adequate funding is made available through the CAP funds, the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, the cohesion funds and the strengthening of the LIFE+ fund;
Amendment 32 #
2011/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that, while the major focus should be on the implementation of current legislation, specific gaps exist that need to be filled by new legislation; it is necessary to develop legislative measures to guarantee transparency in the management of water; this should include: information on the origin of water, the distribution and the procedure for its sell and use; therefore it is needed to make use of the existing satellite technologies to locate the points of extraction of water; this information has to be public; moreover, updated information on underground hydrological resources and their use has to be available.
Amendment 69 #
2011/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that water is at the core of most ecosystem services and stresses the importance of proper water management in reaching biodiversity targets; encourages reforestation and wetland restoration measures in the management of water resources; calls for better alignment of the objectives of the WFD with Natura 2000; underlines that the knowledge base should integrate the concept of 'environmental flows' and take into account the ecosystem services supported by water; stresses the need to take into account that water cycle changes depend on habitat and this has an influence on the percentage of water that is recycled. The water cycle is not the same everywhere and differences exist between the one of the tropics, of the Mediterranean and of the mid or high latitudes.
Amendment 82 #
2011/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recognises that the EU policy framework has allowed the collection of less fragmented data on water as well as better monitoring; notes however the lack of reliable data on water quantity, for instance on abstraction and leakage; calls on the Commission, in cooperation with the European Environment Agency, to develop a new set of reliable indicators for water accounts; underlines that the knowledge base should integrate the concept of ‘environmental flows’ and take into account the ecosystem services supported by water, adapting them to the climate, to water cycle and to the most efficient systems that are determined for each area;
Amendment 85 #
2011/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13 b. Highlights that in every European there is the need to improve knowledge on the water cycle and to recover the water cycle as a mechanism that includes the relation between climate and territory; this knowledge has to be comprehensive if we take into consideration "environmental flows" and underground water resources;
Amendment 87 #
2011/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Taking into account the improvements made by innovation on water, on the techniques that are used for water purification and on the solutions that are created and being applied in Europe, it is important that the European Development Agency and the European Innovation Partnership for Water make a list of all the existing technologies in order to avoid their duplication and to improve in this way the transfer of know- how;
Amendment 127 #
2011/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Stresses the need for Europe to promote instruments and aids for the spread of technology and current knowledge in order to help the development of an internal market of water technology.
Amendment 64 #
2011/2226(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 34 – point 1 (new)
(1) Invites the European institutions to examine if it is advisable to incorporate and to commit to additional guidelines, legislation and procedures in a possible common framework for all European institutions and bodies;
Amendment 80 #
2011/2220(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 – point 2 (new)
Paragraph 39 – point 2 (new)
(2) Invites the European institutions to examine if it is advisable to incorporate and to commit to additional guidelines, legislation and procedures in a possible common framework for all European institutions and bodies;
Amendment 1 #
2011/2217(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Has always welcomed the professional, reliable and independent provision of information by the European Environment Agency (EEA) and its Executive Director for all EU institutions, the EU Member States and policy-making bodies and will further expect this kind of professionalism in the future;
Amendment 2 #
2011/2217(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes again that in 2010, and following the requirements made by the European Parliament in previous discharge reports of improving the communication of the Agency with the public and the media, the Agency put extra emphasis on the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES), the International Year on Biodiversity, e.g. via the Green Facade project, the Eye on Earth platform and the State of the Environment report (SOER) 2010 thereby using EU subsidies thematically in a way as intended by the European legislator and the European Budgetary Authority;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2217(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Has also, in those contexts, repeatedly requested that the Agency should continue its efforts to further develop its communication methods in order to attract more media coverage for its findings on important environmental issues; encourages the Agency to develop further innovative communication techniques to feed the public debate; notes that the Management Board has long supported the Agency in its efforts to engage in innovative communication techniques and the European Parliament has regularly made requirements for more communication efforts in previous discharge reports, and the green façade project is one of these efforts.
Amendment 25 #
2011/2217(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 3 – point 1 (new)
(1) Notes that in 2010, and following the requirements made by the European Parliament in previous discharge reports of improving the communication of the Agency with the public and the media, the Agency put extra emphasis on the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES), the International Year of Biodiversity, e.g. via the Green Façade Project, the Eye on Earth platform and the State of the Environment report (SOER) 2010 thereby using EU subsidies thematically in a way as intended by the European legislator and the European Budgetary Authority;
Amendment 51 #
2011/2217(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that, from June 2010 until April 2011, the Executive Director of the Agency was a trustee and a member of the International Advisory Board of Earthwatch - an international environmental charity engaging people in scientific field research and education - and was reported to be a member of the European Advisory Board of Worldwatch Europe; acknowledges that, in accordance with the Executive Director's statement, she stepped down from her positions in Earthwatch in April 2011 following advice from the President of the Court of Auditors in the context of a possible conflict of interests; welcomes therefore the commitment by the Management Board and the Executive Director to take appropriate steps in order to eliminate those risks immediately;
Amendment 69 #
2011/2217(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 20 – point 1 (new)
(1) Notes that the discharge decision for the EEA can not be based upon additional requirements, e.g. OECD guidelines, when the implementation of those have neither been officially required by the EU legislator nor by specific arrangements within the Agency during the respective discharge procedure;
Amendment 70 #
2011/2217(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 – point 2 (new)
Paragraph 20 – point 2 (new)
(2) Invites the European institutions to examine if it is advisable to incorporate and to commit to additional guidelines, legislation and procedures in a possible common framework for all European institutions and bodies;
Amendment 24 #
2011/2197(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Points out that women play a crucial role in water abstraction and management in third-world countries, as they are often the ones collecting, using and distributing water, not just in the home but also in farming; calls on the Commission to furnish development aid for accessible programmes to sink wells based on renewable energy sources and simple, easy to maintain, water treatment systems;
Amendment 27 #
2011/2197(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Points out that training for women in saving energy and water needs to be stepped up, as they are the primary managers of these resources in the home;
Amendment 3 #
2011/2195(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Insists on the need to analyse the growth factors in these regions that suffer from structural difficulties, identifying strategies that offer scope for improving their competitiveness as well as other strategies aimed at reducing their dependency. Considers it fundamental to identify strategic projects by means of thorough ex-ante analyses and ex-post evaluations, which are essential in determining the socio-economic impact of such projects; in addition, favours including in such analyses the various regional, local and civil society actors, who have real knowledge of the strength as well as the weaknesses of these regions;
Amendment 4 #
2011/2195(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Considering that the main weaknesses of the outermost regions include their resource management, considers that it is necessary to equip them with sufficient rudiments to allow them to manage their investments, especially in regard to infrastructure as it relates not only to transportation, but also to water, energy and waste management;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2195(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Underscores the need to establish a clear link between targets and funds, and observes with concern that, in the new Commission proposal on the future Multiannual Financial Framework beginning in 2014, the Cohesion Policy is one of the policies most affected by cuts and that, consequently, the resources allocated to development of the Outermost Regions fall by 7.5 %, to 70 million less than the resources allocated during the preceding period;
Amendment 26 #
2011/2194(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Given the need to stimulate investment and industrial production, urges the Commission, the Council and the regional authorities to simplify the approval process and reduce the administrative procedures in order to encourage the development of the internal market;
Amendment 27 #
2011/2194(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. It is necessary to include in the Habitats Directive and in the Natura 2000 Network the aesthetic and visual qualities in landscapes as a whole for the interpretation of these programmes;
Amendment 29 #
2011/2194(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Commission to provide a more detailed evaluation of the results and real obstacles concerning the proper and full implementation of the objectives of the Action Plan;
Amendment 30 #
2011/2194(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. The EU Institutions should include, for the evaluation of the fight against climate change, the role of grass on lawns as a way of capturing CO2;
Amendment 33 #
2011/2194(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Considers that he Commission and the Member States should commit themselves to creating integrated strategies that make it possible to determine, for each geographical area, the natural values and characteristics of its natural heritage as well as the necessary conditions for preserving it, taking account of the specific ecosystem in order to preserve biodiversity and individual species, including agriculture, water and other necessary minimum conditions;
Amendment 34 #
2011/2194(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Calls on the European Commission to put in place impact assessment criteria of water desalination plants which include their energy cost and destructive effect on the sea bed and the biodiversity;
Amendment 36 #
2011/2194(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. The EC should include in the food and agricultural agreements with third countries binding quality criteria and traceability;
Amendment 37 #
2011/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 39 #
2011/2194(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6e. Stresses that the 7th EAP should be more ambitious, paving the way for binding legislation in order to establish clear goals with definite timelines and indicators to measure progress, including a specific date for its mid-term review;
Amendment 73 #
2011/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that the 7th EAP should provide for full attainment of the goals for sustainable consumption and production set in the Roadmap, strengthening them where needed, in particular as regards Green Public Procurement; in compliance with the principles of transparency and fair competition;
Amendment 82 #
2011/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Takes the view that the 7th EAP should provide for full implementthe simplification of waste legislation and should set very ambitious targets, including a net decrease of waste generation and ‘zero landfill’, without driving waste to incineration;coherence with other EU policies
Amendment 151 #
2011/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Urges the European Commission to include visual impact and to strengthen guarantees for the protection of cultural heritage and historical sites, when reviewing directives on the assessment of environmental impact;
Amendment 155 #
2011/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Takes the view that the 7th EAP should include a strict and detailed plan for the phasing-out of all environmentally harmful subsidies affecting biodiversity by 2020, in order to respect the Nagoya commitments;
Amendment 243 #
2011/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Calls to the Member States and the European Commission to support the creation of innovation clusters to develop regional and national solutions;
Amendment 271 #
2011/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to propose specific measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote efficiency gains from the use of agricultural land;increase research on the functioning of different kinds of agriculture and their role in relation with CO2 emissions reductions
Amendment 20 #
2011/2056(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that the growth of the world population, the rise in consumption and targets for EU economic growth, make the decoupling of growth from raw material use even more essential; insists therefore that reduction targets should be set to stabilise material use and proposes an annual material EU efficiency target of 3%calls on the Commission to develop a reliable methodology for measuring efficiency in the use of resources;
Amendment 36 #
2011/2056(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the importance of the development, promotion and implementation of a life cycle approach for RM, thus extendensuring better product quality in order to achieve greater efficiency ing the highest quality and life of such materials, anduse of resources, the need for indicators to measure efficient and effective resource use, and points to the importance of the full implementation of the Ecodesign Directive in this regard;
Amendment 62 #
2011/2056(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for proper and swift implementation of the Waste Framework Directive and ain order to prevent the landfill ban onof recyclable RM and strict and ambitious efficiency criteria for incinerationresource recovery with energy recovery, which should aim at reuse and recycling of RM instead of incinerationin line with the hierarchy of waste and with the ultimate aim of preventing the disposal of RM.
Amendment 74 #
2011/2056(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that extraction activities must be carried out with due regard for the highest standards of workplace security and environmental protection so as to prevent accidents and rehabilitate the areas affected;
Amendment 90 #
2011/2056(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 75 #
2011/2051(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Points out that the European Union should think seriously about the advantages that the use of genetically modified organisms could bring in helping to secure food supply, control pests in the agricultural sector and curb the use of plant protection products;
Amendment 83 #
2011/2051(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Points out that a majority of Europeans oppose the use of GMOs in agriculture and food; asks the Commission, therefore, to study the possibility of denyingConsiders that any decision on whether or not to authorise genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and access to funding tofor agricultural undertakings involved with GMOs, should be taken from a scientific perspective and in accordance with the Treaties;
Amendment 81 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Considers that in order to increase the human resources dedicated to research and innovation in Europe, it is necessary to make professional careers in this field more attractive by eliminating administrative barriers and recognising merit and training time and work at any research centre; to this end, calls on the European Institutions to establish the criteria in order for universities or centres dedicated to research to implement a system which evaluates the researches' excellence and career;
Amendment 120 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Considers that the ERA-Net scheme should be strengthened as a tool to support excellence and the development of criteria for quality indicators which constitutes the basis for the coordination between programmes or joint ventures; for this reason, believes that incentives should be given to programmes and joint projects which apply selection criteria based on the merit of the researchers and the quality of its scientific results;
Amendment 144 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses that in order to support the balanced development of the Joint Programming, the European Institutions should be committed to accept excellence criteria for the selection of projects and to draw up proposals for the evaluation of the results tailored to the characteristics of each sector;
Amendment 145 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls for all the official documents on European research and innovation policies to be linked, in line with the global approach of the Europe 2020 Strategy;
Amendment 147 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Considers that once the Institutions and research groups have been familiarised and have integrated and become part of the research programmes, the 8th Framework Programme should not change too much in order to be familiar and well understood for all the actors involved;
Amendment 149 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13c. Stresses that, based on Art. 185 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) and in order to avoid duplicity on research and innovation and to achieve a greater diffusion of the results, it would be necessary to strengthen the coordination tasks of the Commission inside the joint programming;
Amendment 169 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Recommends that, in order to consolidate the European Higher Education Area and the urgent need to increase competitiveness, measures should be taken to assess universities, creating common evaluation criteria for assessing commitment to excellence and seeking national and European incentives for research centres that accept these rules;
Amendment 184 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Stresses that one of the best qualities of the 7th Framework Programme is that there exists a sole management and coordination through the European Commission; therefore believes that it should only be possible to territorialise the structural funds, providing that the quality criteria established in the common programme are followed;
Amendment 195 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 235 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Considers that financing of research infrastructures should include public or private funding, including the provision of laboratory equipment and instruments, as well as their maintenance;
Amendment 238 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Considers that the beneficiaries of research infrastructure financing should clearly justify their role and their use of the equipment, laboratories and research or technical staff; to this end, believes that a monitoring and inspection system which verify compliance of the agreements should be created;
Amendment 269 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Stresses that boosting the importance of research and innovation in Europe requires making every effort in order to attract private companies, foundations or non-profit organizations that participate in projects and will ensure mobility of technical researches between the public and private sector;
Amendment 272 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Proposes that in order to achieve better coordination of research among Member States, the Commission and the Council should draft a comparative study in order to conduct an approach of procedures for the simplification; in this regards, believes that it is necessary that each Member State identifies internal rules or laws that hinder international cooperation and financial management of projects involving partners from different states;
Amendment 283 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Asks the Commission to give Parliament clear and detailed information on the functioning of JTIs, stating in each case their legal status, the people who make up the governing board, and activities undertaken;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2024(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. Whereas the free movement of persons within the EU and the right to the recognition of merit and professional skills, could only exist when the existing invisible barriers are limited and some national rules that nowadays disproportionately hinder the use of the right to qualified jobs will disappear
Amendment 7 #
2011/2024(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
C c. Whereas one of the main reasons for the difficulties to recognize academic titles or professional qualifications is the lack of confidence in the criteria for the accreditation and the academic certificates of the country of origin , therefore it is urgent to establish measures for the automatic recognition by removing formal national obstacles for the recognition and prejudices.
Amendment 9 #
2011/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. Whereas one of the main reasons for the difficulties to recognize academic titles or professional qualifications is the lack of confidence in the criteria for the accreditation and the academic certificates of the country of origin , therefore it is urgent to establish measures for the automatic recognition by removing formal national obstacles for the recognition and prejudices.
Amendment 11 #
2011/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. Whereas the free movement of persons within the EU and the right to the recognition of merit and professional skills, could only exist when the existing invisible barriers are limited and some national rules that nowadays disproportionately hinder the use of the right to qualified jobs will disappear
Amendment 29 #
2011/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Member States, the competent authorities and the Commission to ensure greater transparency so that applicants or persons affected can be given a full explanation as to the reasons for the non-recognition of their diploma or professional qualification;
Amendment 52 #
2011/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a Urges the Member States to establish a clear and transparent procedure for the recognition of diplomas or professional qualifications, so as to guarantee the exclusion of interest groups, corporations and trade unions from the decision- making process;
Amendment 56 #
2011/2024(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Stresses that the fast and increase of innovation in the environmental science and industry, requires an open attitude of European and national authorities in order to accept new skills, qualifications and academic studies and to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and innovation. Therefore, it is necessary that the EU and Member States facilitate lifelong learning for professionals and officials working in the eco-industry or environmental sectors, as this will strengthen the takeover capacity and implementation of scientific or technical developments.
Amendment 61 #
2011/2024(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 f (new)
Paragraph 7 f (new)
7 f. Points out that the rapid evolution of industrial production, and the knowledge needs raised by science, has led to the emergence of new academic titles or qualifications that did not exist before in many European countries. Therefore, urges the competent authorities of the Member States to recognize academic tittles even though a similar title does not exist in their own country. As a result, professionals who bring new knowledge and experience can act as drivers of change and renewal in the industry.
Amendment 61 #
2011/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Points out that the assessment of the implementation of the Directive 2005/36/EC. requires the setting up of a list of certificates or any other evidence of formal qualification recognized in one or more Member States and at the same time are not recognized in other Member States. The list should also contain the cases in which citizens of a Member State who studies in a university of another Member State, by the time the come back to their state of origin their degrees are not recognized
Amendment 62 #
2011/2024(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 g (new)
Paragraph 7 g (new)
7 g. Points out that the development of the e-health and the development of a remote healthcare system, requires that after their training, nurses and doctors will be able to take care of patients from different nationalities. Therefore, It would be necessary to promote collaboration between training centres, hospitals and universities in different countries for the professionals and graduates who have to take care of the patients through these instruments.
Amendment 62 #
2011/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Urges the Member States, the competent authorities and the Commission to ensure that recognition of diplomas and certificates is on a par with recognition of professional qualifications, so as to create a genuine single market at European and international level and thereby avoid regulating what has already been regulated.
Amendment 63 #
2011/2024(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 h (new)
Paragraph 7 h (new)
7 h. Points that although the Single Market Act calls for a review of the scope of regulated professions, in the healthcare sector it is necessary to ensure patient safety through clear regulation of the skills, training needs and responsibilities. In this regard, it should be possible that professions that are recognised in other countries, such as chiropractic or acupuncture will be included in the list of tittles and professional qualifications of the Directive, in order to enrich the services offered to patients and to ensure public control in the exercise of these professions.
Amendment 64 #
2011/2024(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 i (new)
Paragraph 7 i (new)
7 i. Recognises the possible benefits of the introduction of the European Professional Card in terms of acceleration and simplification of the recognition procedure (as foreseen in recital 32 of Directive 2005/36/EC); in this regard, the Internal Market Information system (IMI) could facilitate much faster cooperation between the issuing Member State (the professional's of departure) and the receiving Member State (the country where the professional seeks establishment);
Amendment 78 #
2011/2024(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission to consider the important advantages of inserting the "principle of partial access" and specific criteria for its application into the Directive 2005/36/EC, in order to facilitate the access to regulated professions, in particular when the scope of the activities covered by the profession in the home and the host Member State differs significantly;
Amendment 83 #
2011/2024(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Amendment 85 #
2011/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Points out that the EU and Member States should facilitate lifelong learning for professionals and officials working in the eco-industry or environmental sectors, as this will strengthen the takeover capacity and implementation of scientific or technical developments.
Amendment 86 #
2011/2024(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Recognises the possible benefits of the introduction of the European Professional Card in terms of acceleration and simplification of recognition procedure (as foreseen in recital 32 of Directive 2005/36/EC; in this regard, the Internal Market Information system (IMI) could facilitate much faster cooperation between the issuing Member State (the professional's of departure) and the receiving Member State (the country where the professional seeks establishment);
Amendment 87 #
2011/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Points out that the rapid evolution of industrial production, and the knowledge needs raised by science, has led to the emergence of new academic titles or qualifications that did not exist before in many European countries. Therefore, urges the competent authorities of the Member States to recognize academic tittles even though a similar title does not exist in their own country. As a result, professionals who bring new knowledge and experience can act as drivers of change and renewal in the industry
Amendment 88 #
2011/2024(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 d (new)
Paragraph 9 d (new)
9d. Points out that the Bologna process should be speeded up, leaving the small barriers behind and overcoming irrelevant obstacles thereby ensuring that the process works well;
Amendment 90 #
2011/2024(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 e (new)
Paragraph 9 e (new)
9e. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to note that, in order to create a real internal market for professionals, the recognition of certificates and any other evidence of formal qualification, in the same way than the recognition of professional qualifications, is necessary since in order to be able to work in positions which have civil responsibility or in public services, the evidence of formal qualification needs first to be approved by the competent authority:
Amendment 91 #
2011/2024(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 f (new)
Paragraph 9 f (new)
9f. Points out that the assessment of the implementation of the Directive 2005/36/EC requires the setting up of a list of certificates or any other evidence of formal qualification recognized in one or more Member States and at the same time are not recognized in other Member States; the list should also contain the cases in which citizens of a Member State who studies in a university of another Member State, by the time the come back to their state of origin their degrees are not recognized;
Amendment 95 #
2011/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Points out that the development of the e-health and the development of a remote healthcare system, requires that after their training, nurses and doctors will be able to take care of patients from different nationalities. Therefore, It would be necessary to promote collaboration between training centres, hospitals and universities in different countries for the professionals and graduates who have to take care of the patients through these instruments;
Amendment 101 #
2011/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Points that although the Single Market Act calls for a review of the scope of regulated professions, in the healthcare sector it is necessary to ensure patient safety through clear regulation of the skills, training needs and responsibilities. In this regard, it should be possible that professions that are recognised in other countries, such as chiropractic or acupuncture will be included in the list of tittles and professional qualifications of the Directive, in order to enrich the services offered to patients and to ensure public control in the exercise of these professions.
Amendment 116 #
2011/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States that in order to create a real internal market for professionals, the recognition of certificates and any other evidence of formal qualification, in the same way than the recognition of professional qualifications, is necessary. Since in order to be able to work in positions which have civil responsibility or in public services, the evidence of formal qualification needs first to be approved by the competent authority.
Amendment 126 #
2011/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Points out that the Bologna process should be speeded up leaving the small barriers behind and overcoming irrelevant obstacles for the good functioning of the process.
Amendment 144 #
2011/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Recognises the possible benefits of the introduction of the European Professional Card in terms of acceleration and simplification of the recognition procedure (as foreseen in recital 32 of Directive 2005/36/EC); in this regard, the Internal Market Information system (IMI) could facilitate much faster cooperation between the issuing Member State (the professional’s of departure) and the receiving Member State (the country where the professional seeks establishment);
Amendment 68 #
2011/2012(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Recalls that the condition to move to a 30% reduction by 2020 compared to 1990 is a global and comprehensive agreement for the period beyond 2012 and provided that other developed countries commit themselves to comparable emission reductions and that more advanced developing countries contribute adequately according to their responsibilities and respective capabilities;
Amendment 83 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. This decision shall apply to actions and recommendations in order to give technical assistance to the management of disasters that have to be provided in affected areas. The inter-institutional coordination shall be applied to facilitate the recovery of life and economy.
Amendment 91 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) to provide the required technical assistance, to coordinate aid and to facilitate efficiency, the return of people and auto-organization.
Amendment 114 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 - point 11 a (new)
Article 4 - point 11 a (new)
11a. "post-coordination" means the actions and legislative measures that are necessary to support the coordination among all the organizations, institutions and administrative levels that are in charge, the affected sectors and the economic actors.
Amendment 235 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 20 – point f a (new)
Article 20 – point f a (new)
(fa) Technical assistance to build up exceptional instruments that are needed for the organization of the recovery.
Amendment 239 #
2011/0461(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 21 – point e a (new)
Article 21 – point e a (new)
(ea) collaboration with the European Union for the creation of integrated recovery strategies that take into account the inter-institutional collaboration and the coordinated management of the technical and economic resources;
Amendment 99 #
2011/0429(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 4
Article 2 – point 4
Directive 2008/105/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall demonstrate evidence of EU and ecotoxicological relevance when identifying priority hazardous substances.The Commission shall establish criteria for the selection of PHS which shall take into account criteria defining persistence, bioaccumulation and toxicity in water and sediment as is contained in the relevant EU legislation, the EU specific legislation for substances where applicable, or relevant international agreements.
Amendment 124 #
2011/0429(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 6
Article 2 – point 6
Directive 2008/105/EC
Article 8 b – paragraph 2
Article 8 b – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 10 concerning the drawing up of the watch list referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. The Commission shall establish the criteria and procedure to remove from the watch list any substance for which monitoring indicates that there is not sufficient evidence or relevance at EU level or ecotoxicologically.
Amendment 75 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) The nature of LIFE projects, including those supporting integrated approaches, as a new type of projects focusing on implementation of Union environmental and climate legislation and policy, require action all over the Union and for all sectors targeted. This calls for the introduction of a distributional element in the selection process to facilitate geographical balance.
Amendment 81 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) With a view to simplifying the LIFE Programme and reducing administrative burden for applicants and beneficiaries, more use should be made of flat rates and lump-sums, and funding should focus on more specific categories of costs. By way of compensation for ineligible costs and i without compromising the eligibility of VAT and permanent staff costs as established by the Financial Regulation. In order to maintain the effective level of support provided by the LIFE Programme, the co-funding rates should be 7065% as a general rule and 75% - 80% in specific cases.
Amendment 93 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 30 concerfurther defining the performance indicators in view of their application to the thematic priorities as defined in the multiannual work programmes referred to in Article 24.
Amendment 104 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. At least 85% of the budgetary resources for the LIFE Programme shall be allocated to projects supported by way of action grants.
Amendment 118 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. In accordance with their respective responsibilities, the Commission and the Member States shall ensurin an active and concerted effort endeavour to promote coordination between the LIFE Programme and 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, in order to create synergies, particularly in the context of Integrated Projects referred to in Article 18 point (d), and to support the use of solutions, methods and approaches developed under the LIFE Programme. At Union level, coordination shall take place within the Common Strategic Framework referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EU) No….... (CSF Regulation).
Amendment 150 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Integrated Projects referred to in Article 18 point (d) shall involve, where appropriate, stakeholders and promote, when possible, the coordination with and mobilisation of other Union funding sources. From the amount dedicated to action grants, no more than 20% shall be allocated to Integrated Projects.
Amendment 154 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 160 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Commission shall ensure geographical balance in the award process for all projects according to the criteria set out in Annex I to facilitate the distribution of projects referred to in Article 18 among all Member States.
Amendment 161 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Amendment 162 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 c (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. In line with the principles of solidarity and effort sharing, the Commission shall ensure a proportional distribution of projects under the sub-programme for Climate Action among all Member States by allocating funds to them for the entire programme period for all projects in accordance with the following criteria of population: (i) The total population of each Member State as a proportion of the total EU population (50% weighting). (ii) Reverse GDP per capita to reflect solidarity with less prosperous Member States (50% weighting).
Amendment 163 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 d (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. If the total amount of funds used by a Member State is less than the allocation for that Member State, the Commission shall use the remaining funds to co- finance the projects submitted by other Member States that make the greatest contribution to the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 3.
Amendment 164 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 e (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 3 e (new)
3e. When proposing the list of projects to be co-financed to the Committee referred to in Article 29, the Commission shall provide it with a written explanation of how the allocation criteria in paragraphs 3c or 3d were taken into account.
Amendment 172 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. The maximum co-financing rate for the projects referred to in Article 18 shall be 765% - 80% of eligible costs. By way of exception,: - the maximum co-financing rate for projects referred to in Article 18 points (d) and (f) shall be 80% of eligible costs: - the maximum co-financing rate for LIFE Nature and Biodiversity may be up to 75% of eligible costs for projects concerning priority habitats and species, in accordance with the Directive 92/43/EEC, or the species of birds considered as a priority for funding by the committee set up pursuant Article 16 of Directive 79/409/EEC when this is necessary to achieve the conservation objective.
Amendment 201 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 204 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall revise, where appropriate, the multiannual work programmesEach multiannual work programme shall have a duration of at least three years and be renewable, provided that the thematic priorities laid down in that multiannual work programme remain valid. The Commission shall review the multiannual work programme at the latest by the mid-term review of the LIFE Programme. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 29(2).
Amendment 212 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex (new)
Annex (new)
Amendment 58 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i (new)
i) Knowledge science and technology. Life sciences, Health, earth, environment, natural resources and food security;
Amendment 59 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii (new)
ii) Social, Economic and Humanities. Demographic challenges, education, territorial issues, governance, culture, digital contents, humanities, cultural heritage and intangible knowledge areas;
Amendment 60 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) strengthening the knowledge transfer from research and innovation to all levels of education;
Amendment 61 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Part III ‘Societal challenges’ shall contribute to the priority ‘Societal challenges’ set out in Article 5(2)(c) of Regulation (EU) No XX/2012 [Horizon 2020] by pursuing research, technological development, demonstration and innovation actions and the related socio- economic issues, which contribute to the following specific objectives:
Amendment 62 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) improving the lifelong health and wellbeing and improving solutions for keeping the autonomy of the ageing persons;
Amendment 63 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) achieving a resource-efficient and climate change resilient economy, the impacts of climate change in the shift of the ecosystem structure and a sustainable supply of raw materials, in order to meet the needs of a growing global population within the sustainable limits of the planet's natural resources;
Amendment 64 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
(e a) Adapting to the challenges of climate change negative impacts relating to the hydrological cycle, the reduction of biodiversity and natural resource management
Amendment 65 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new)
(f a) promoting a coherent inter- relationship between urban and rural areas to improve environmental sustainability;
Amendment 67 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f b (new)
(f b) fostering the adaptation of the society and institutions to the science results and innovation, the demographic and climate changes and other major societal issues.
Amendment 72 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. The instruments for the connexion between Research, Innovation the Structural Funds should be implemented through programs, "Regions of Knowledge" and "Smart specialisations, both instruments should be located inside ERA, in order to create objective indicators for the stairs of excellence
Amendment 78 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
The major societal challenges are not abstract they have a territorial dimension. Moreover, according to the importance of the urban problematic in terms of creativity, innovation and social and economic impacts, there is a need for specific consideration of the urban and territorial dimension.
Amendment 80 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.5 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.5 – paragraph 1
A key added value of research and innovation funded at the Union level is the possibility to disseminate and communicate results on a continent wide scale to enhance their impact. Horizon 2020 will therefore include, under all of its specific objectives, dedicated support to dissemination (including through open access to research results), communication and dialogue actions, with a strong emphasis on communicating results to end- users, citizens, civil society organisations, industry and policy makers. To this extent, Horizon 2020 may make use of networks for information transfer. Communication activities undertaken in the context of Horizon 2020 will also seek to raise public awareness on the importance of research and innovation by means of publications, events, knowledge repositories, databases, websites or a targeted use of social media. In order to simplify the access to information and to develop an instrument with all the information demanded by the research community and, having regard the need for a transparency, Cordis, as a digital instrument should be revised and reformed in a more clear and flexible way.
Amendment 101 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part II – point 1.4 – point 1.4.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part II – point 1.4 – point 1.4.2 – paragraph 1
The objective is twofold: on the one hand, enabling the European industry (e.g. chemical, health, mining, energy, pulp and paper, textile, starch, crop production and food processing) to develop new products and processes meeting agriculture, fisheries, industrial and societal demands; and competitive and enhanced biotechnology- based alternatives to replace established ones; oin the other hand,addition harnessing the potential of biotechnology for detecting, monitoring, preventing and removing pollution. It includes R&I on enzymatic and metabolic pathways, bio- processes design, advanced fermentation, up- and down-stream processing, gaining insight on the dynamics of microbial communities. It will also encompass the development of prototypes for assessing the techno- economic feasibility of the developed products and processes.
Amendment 104 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part II – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part II – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – paragraph 1
The objective is to develop platform technologies (e.g. system biology, genomics, meta- genomics, proteomics, phenomics, molecular tools) triggering leadership and competitive advantage on a wide number of economic sectors. It includes aspects, such as underpinning the development of bio- resources with optimised properties and applications beyond conventional alternatives; enabling exploration, understanding and exploitation in a sustainable manner of terrestrial and marine biodiversity for novel applications; and sustaining the development of biotechnology-based healthcare solutions (e.g. pharmaceutical sdiagnostics, biologicals, bio-medical devices,, healthier plants and animals for healthy nutrition ).
Amendment 137 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 1 – point 1.4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Annex 1 – part III – point 1 – point 1.4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Promoting personalised medicine for severe disease To make treatments more effective, safer and more economical, personalised medicine aims to develop new preventive and therapeutic strategies which can be adjusted to the requirements of the defined group of patients. The factors which influence therapeutic decision- making must be identified and further elucidated and developed through research.
Amendment 140 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 1 – point 1.6 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 1 – point 1.6 – paragraph 1
An improved understanding of health, disease and disease processes at all ages is needed to develop new and more effective in vitro and image diagnostics. Innovative and existing technologies will be developed with the goal of significantly improving disease outcomes through earlier, more accurate diagnosis and by allowing for more patient-adapted treatment.
Amendment 156 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
Appropriate knowledge, tools, services and innovations are necessary to support more productive, resource-efficient and resilient agriculture and forestry systems that supply sufficient food, feed, biomass and other raw-materials and deliver ecosystems services while at the same time supporting the development of thriving rural livelihoods. Research and innovation will provide options for integrating agronomic and environmental goals into more sustainable production, thus:such as: enhancing the genetical potential of plants to better adapt to biotic and abiotic stresses; increasing productivity and resource efficiency of agriculture; reducing agricultural greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions; reducing leaching of nutrients from cultivated lands into terrestrial and aquatic environmentsenhancing nutrient and water use efficiency; decreasing dependence from international plant derived protein imports to Europe; increasing the level of biodiversity in primary production systems.
Amendment 157 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III– point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – title
Annex 1 – part III– point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – title
2.1.1. Increasing production efficiency, food quality and safety and coping with climate change, while ensuring sustainability and resilience
Amendment 159 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – title
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – title
2.1.2. ProviStrengthening multi-functionality of agriculture, including ecosystem services and public goods
Amendment 160 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – paragraph 1
Agriculture and forestry are unique systems delivering commercial products but also wider societal public goods (including cultural and recreational value) and important ecological services such as functional and in-situ biodiversity, pollination, water regulation, landscape, erosion reduction and carbon sequestration / GHG mitigation. Research activities will support the provisions of these public goods and services, through the delivery of management solutions, decision-support tools and the assessment of their non- market value. Specific issues to be dealt with include the identification of farming/forest systems and landscape patterns likely to achieve these goals. Socio-economic and comparative assessment of farming/forestry systems and their sustainability performance will be addressed. [ST1] [ST1]This sentence is coming from Amendment 12 Shifts in the active management of agricultural systems - including the use of technologies and change of practices - will increase GHG mitigation and the adaptive capacity of the agriculture sector to the adverse effects of climate change. For instance, biotechnology can improve the efficient use of existing European agricultural and forestry resources by improving the understanding of biological systems and offering a wide range of tools to enhance the sustainability and productivity of agriculture and forestry. It also secures sufficient supply of food and feed, which is crucial in light of past and future turbulences on the global markets. The combination of the advantages of the various agricultural technologies should be encouraged to achieve a real benefit for human health and the environment.
Amendment 162 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.2 – paragraph 1
Consumer needs for safe, healthy and affordable food have to be addressed, while considering the impacts of food consumption behaviour and food and feed production on human health and the total ecosystem. Food and feed security and safety, the competitiveness of the European agri-food industry and the sustainability of food production and supply will be addressed, covering the whole food chain and related services, whether conventional sustainably intensive or organic, from primary production to consumption. This approach will contribute to (a) achieving food safety and security for all Europeans and eradication of hunger in the world (b) decreasing the burden of food- and diet- related diseases by promoting the shift towards healthy and sustainable diets, via consumer education and innovations in the agriculture food industry (c) reducing water and energy consumption in food processing, transport and distribution and (d) reducing food waste by 50 % by 2030.
Amendment 162 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Each Part should be complementary to and implemented in a coherent way with the other Parts of the specific programme. Strategic coordination of research and innovation across the three main priorities for each thematic area (e.g. health) should address fragmentation and improve the use and management of technological and infrastructural resources, involving the sharing of data in order to accelerate the achievement of results. Or. en (In reference to amendment 3, PE489.688v01-00)
Amendment 164 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 1
Nutritional needs and the impact of food on physiological functions, physical and mental performance will be addressed as well as the links between diet, ageing, chronic diseases and disorders and dietary patterns. Quality and healthy nutrition shall be increased by investigating and improving healthy compounds in plants (e.g. secondary metabolites) and the health status of cultivated plants. Dietary solutions and innovations leading to improvements in health and well-being will be identified. Chemical and microbial food and feed contamination, risks and exposures will be assessed, monitored, controlled and traced throughout the food and drinking water supply chains from production and storage to processing, packaging, distribution, catering, and preparation at home. Food safety innovations, improved risk communication tools and improved food safety standards will lead to enhanced consumer trust and protection in Europe. Globally improved food safety standards will also help to strengthen the competitiveness of the European food industry.
Amendment 165 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 1
The needs for the food and feed industry to cope with social, environmental, climate and economic change from local to global will be addressed at all stages of the food and feed production chain, including agricultural production, food design, processing, packaging, process control, waste reduction, by-product valorisation and the safe use or disposal of animal by- products. Innovative and sustainable resource-efficient processes and diversified, safe, affordable and high quality products will be generated. This will strengthen the innovation potential of the European food supply chain, enhance its competitiveness, create economic growth and employment and allow the European food industry to adapt to changes. Other aspects to address are traceability, logistics and services, socio- economic factors, the resilience of the food chain against environmental and climate risks, and the limitation of negative impacts of food chain activities and of changing diets and production systems on the environment.
Amendment 168 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.4 – point 2.4.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 2.4 – point 2.4.2 – paragraph 1
Activities will be supported to boost sustainable bioproducts, intermediates and bioenergy/biofuels, predominantly focussing on a cascade approach, prioritising the generation of high added- value products. Technologies and strategies will be developed to assure the raw material supply. Enhancing the range of typeavailability, range and characteristics of biomass for use in second and third generation biorefineries, including agriculture, horticulture, forestry, biowaste and industrial by- products, will help avoid food/fuel conflicts and support economic development of rural and coastal areas in the Union.
Amendment 170 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 3.1 – point 3.1.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 3.1 – point 3.1.3 – paragraph 1
Urban areas are one of the largest consumers of energy in the Union and emit a correspondingly large share of greenhouse gases, while generating a substantial amount of air pollutants. In that context, there is a need of promoting integrated systemic urban development strategies that take into account: energy efficiency, accessibility, green spaces, adaptation of habitats and social integration. At the same time, urban areas are affected by decreasing air quality and climate change and have to develop their own mitigation and adaptation strategies. Finding innovative energy solutions (energy efficiency, electricity and heating and cooling supply systems), integrated with transport, waste and water treatment as well as ICT solutions for the urban environment are therefore crucial in the transformation towards a low carbon society. Targeted initiatives in support to the convergence of industrial value chains of the energy, transport and ICT sector for smart urban applications need to be envisaged. At the same time, new technological, organisational, planning and business models need to be developed and tested at full scale according to the needs and means of cities and communities. Research is also needed to understand the social, economic and cultural issues that are involved in this transformation.
Amendment 176 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Part III ‘Societal challenges’ should increase the effectiveness of research and innovation in responding to key societal challenges by supporting excellent research and innovation activities. Those activities should be implemented using a challenge- based approach which brings together resources and knowledge across different fields, technologies and disciplines. Social sciences and humanities research is an important element for addressing all of the challenges. The activities should cover the full range of research and innovation with an emphasis on innovation-related activities such as piloting, demonstration, test-beds, and support for public procurement, pre-normative research and standard setting, and market uptake of innovations. The activities should support directly support the corresponding sectoral policy competences at Union level and Union industrial sector competitiveness at a global level. All challenges should contribute to the overarching objective of sustainable development.
Amendment 186 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i (new)
i) Knowledge science and technology. Life sciences, Health, earth, environment, natural resources and food security.
Amendment 187 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 5.1 – point 5.1.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – part III – point 5.1 – point 5.1.2 – paragraph 1
There is incomplete knowledge on the ability of society and the economy to adapt to climate change. Effective, equitable and socially acceptable measures towards a climate resilient environment and society require the integrated analysis of current and future impacts, vulnerabilities, population exposure, risks, costs and opportunities associated with climate change and variability, taking into account extreme events and related climate-induced hazards and their recurrence. This analysis will also be developed on the adverse impacts of climate change on biodiversity, ecosystems and ecosystem services, infrastructures and economic and natural assets. Emphasis will be placed on the most valuable natural ecosystems, and built environments, as well asrchaeological sites, built environments and urban landscapes and heritage, as well as cultural resources, key societal, cultural and economic sectors across Europe. Actions will investigate the impacts and growing risks for human health stemming from climate change and increased greenhouse gases concentrations in the atmosphere. Research will evaluate innovative, equitably distributed and cost- effective adaptation responses to climate change, including the protection and adaptation of natural resources and ecosystems, and related effects, to inform and support their development and implementation at all levels and scales. This will also include the potential impacts, costs and risks, of geo- engineering options. The complex inter- linkages, conflicts and synergies of adaptation and risk-prevention policy choices with other climate and sectoral policies will be investigated, including impacts on employment and the living standards of vulnerable groups.
Amendment 187 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii (new)
ii) Social, Economic and Humanities. Demographic challenges, education, territorial issues, governance, culture, digital contents, humanities, cultural heritage and intangible knowledge areas.
Amendment 189 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.1 – point 5.1.3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.1 – point 5.1.3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Climate change and water management issues. The climate change topic should be related to the water management issues, In future the great challenges for water research will primarily result from the necessity of viewing the topic increasingly in connection with questions of global change, climate change, the growing geopolitical significance as well as energy and health aspects. Water resources should be viewed and managed holistically. This includes natural regions and ecological questions, an understanding of ecosystem services as a process, protection of drinking water quality and different political systems and institutional structures. The knowledge base should integrate the concept of 'environmental flows' and take into account the ecosystem services supported by water; stresses the need to take into account that water cycle changes depend on habitat and this has influence on the percentage of water that is recycled.
Amendment 190 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.1 – point 5.1.3 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.1 – point 5.1.3 a (new)
5.1.3 a. It is essential to study the regional impacts of climate change on the ecosystem, water resources, agriculture and forestry, in order to analyse its impact on human life, health and other socio- economic issues, but also to investigate direct and indirect influence of global change on the dynamics and capacity of ecosystem.
Amendment 191 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 1
Society's actions risk triggering changes in the environment that are irreversible and which alter the character of ecosystems. It is vital to anticipate these risks by assessing, monitoring and forecasting the impact of human activities on the environment, and environmental changes on human well-being. Research on marine, (from coastal zones to the deep sea), fresh- water, terrestrial and urban ecosystems, including groundwater dependent ecosystems, will improve our understanding of the complex interactions between natural resources and social, economic, and ecological systems, including natural tipping points, and the resilience, or fragility, of human and biological systems. It will examine how ecosystems function and react to anthropogenic impacts, how they can be restored, and how this will affect economies and human well-being. It will also investigate solutions for addressing resource challenges. Innovation is necessary to make new models of water management that shall guarantee transparency. This should include: information on the origin or water, equal distribution and the procedure for its sell and use. It will contribute to policies and practices that ensure that social and economic activities operate within the limits of the sustainability and adaptability of ecosystems and biodiversity.
Amendment 192 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 1
Social, economic and governance systems still need to address both resource depletion and the damage to ecosystems. Research and innovation will underpin policy decisions needed to manage natural resources and ecosystems so as to avoid, or adapt to, disruptive climate and environmental change and to promote institutional, economic, behavioural and technological change that ensure sustainability. Emphasis will be put on critical policy relevant ecosystems and ecosystem services, such as fresh water, seas and oceans, air quality, biodiversity, land use and soil. The resilience of societies and ecosystems to catastrophic events, including natural hazards, will be supported through improving capacities for forecasting, early warning, and assessing vulnerabilities and impacts, including the multi-risk dimension. Research and innovation will thus provide support for environmental and resource efficiency policies, and options for effective evidence-based governance within safe operating limits. Innovative ways will be developed to increase policy coherence, resolve trade-offs and manage conflicting interests, and improve public awareness of research results and the participation of citizens in decision-making. Availability and productivity of all the substantial resources must be analysed at the various relevant territorial scales: global, regional and local and the related socioeconomic consequences should be analysed in order to elaborate options for political actions.
Amendment 192 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) strengthening the knowledge transfer from research and innovation to all levels of education
Amendment 197 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.5 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.5 – paragraph 1
Comprehensive environmental observation and information systems are essential to ensure the delivery of the long-term data and information required to address this challenge. These systems will be used to assess and predict the condition, status and trends of the climate, natural resources including raw materials, ecosystems and ecosystem services, as well as to evaluate low-carbon and climate mitigation and adaptation policies and options across all sectors of the economy. Information and knowledge from these systems will be used to stimulate the smart use of strategic resources; to support the development of evidence-based policies; to foster new environmental and climate services; to support digital technologies for the monitoring, follow up and the management of water resources via satellite; and to develop new opportunities in global markets.
Amendment 197 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
(iva) watertechnology;
Amendment 199 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part III – point 6.1 – point 6.1.1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex 1 – part III – point 6.1 – point 6.1.1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The major societal challenges are not abstract, they have a territorial dimension. Moreover according to the importance of the urban problematic in terms of creativity, innovation, social, economic, cultural and environmental issues, there is a need for a specific consideration.
Amendment 202 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Part III ‘'Societal challenges’' shall contribute to the priority ‘'Societal challenges’' set out in Article 5(2)(c) of Regulation (EU) No XX/2012 [Horizon 2020] by pursuing research, technological development, demonstration and innovation actions and the related socio- economic issues, which contribute to the following specific objectives:
Amendment 203 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) improving the lifelong health and wellbeing and improving solutions for keeping the autonomy of the ageing persons;
Amendment 215 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) achieving a resource-efficient and climate change resilient economy, the impacts of climate change in the shift of the ecosystem structure and a sustainable supply of raw materials, in order to meet the needs of a growing global population within the sustainable limits of the planet's natural resources;
Amendment 218 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) adapting to the challenges of climate change negative impacts relating to the hydrological cycle, the reduction of biodiversity and natural resource management;
Amendment 222 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) promoting a coherent inter- relationship between urban and rural areas to improve environmental sustainability;
Amendment 225 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f b (new)
(fb) fostering the adaptation of the society and institutions to the science results and innovation, the demographic and climate changes and other major societal issues.
Amendment 235 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The instruments for the connexion between Research, Innovation and the Structural Funds shall be implemented through the programmes "Regions of Knowledge" and "Smart specialisations", both instruments should be located inside ERA, in order to create objective indicators for the stairway of excellence
Amendment 258 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of power may be revoked at any time by the Council or by the Parliament. 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 259 #
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 to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 261 #
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 Council and by the Parliament within a period of two months of notification of that act to the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the Council hasand the Parliament have informed the Commission that ithey will not object. That period shall be extended by one month at the initiative of the Council.
Amendment 264 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 6
Article 10 – paragraph 6
6. The European Parliament shall be informed of the adoption ofany objection formulated by the Council to the delegated acts adopted by the Commission, or any objection formulated to them, or of the revocation of the delegation of powers by the Council.
Amendment 325 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.5 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.5 – paragraph 1
A key added value of research and innovation funded at the Union level is the possibility to disseminate and communicate results on a continent wide scale to enhance their impact. Horizon 2020 will therefore include, under all of its specific objectives, dedicated support to dissemination (including through open access to research results), communication and dialogue actions, with a strong emphasis on communicating results to end- users, citizens, civil society organisations, industry and policy makers. To this extent, Horizon 2020 may make use of networks for information transfer. Communication activities undertaken in the context of Horizon 2020 will also seek to raise public awareness on the importance of research and innovation by means of publications, events, knowledge repositories, databases, websites or a targeted use of social media. In order to simplify the access to information and to develop an instrument with all the information demanded by the research community and, having regard the need for a transparency, Cordis, as a digital instrument should be revised and reformed in a more clear and flexible way.
Amendment 463 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – paragraph 4
COM(2011) 811
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – paragraph 4
A major component of ‘Leadership in Enabling and Industrial Technologies’ are Key Enabling Technologies (KETs), defined as micro- and nanoelectronics, photonics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, watertechnolgies, advanced materials and advanced manufacturing systems20 . Many innovative products incorporate several of these technologies simultaneously, as single or integrated parts. While each technology offers technological innovation, the accumulated benefit from combining a number of enabling technologies can also lead to technological leaps. Tapping into cross-cutting key enabling technologies will enhance product competitiveness and impact. The numerous interactions of these technologies will therefore be exploited. Dedicated support will be provided for larger-scale pilot line and demonstrator projects.
Amendment 471 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – paragraph 12 – indent 3 a (new)
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – paragraph 12 – indent 3 a (new)
COM(2011) 811
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – paragraph 12 – indent 3 a (new)
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – paragraph 12 – indent 3 a (new)
- watertechnologies
Amendment 514 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.2 – paragraph 1
The objective is twofold: on the one hand, enabling the European industry (e.g. chemical, health, mining, energy, pulp and paper, textile, starch, crop production and food processing) to develop new products and processes meeting agriculture, fisheries, industrial and societal demands; and competitive and enhanced biotechnology- based alternatives to replace established ones; oin the other hand,addition harnessing the potential of biotechnology for detecting, monitoring, preventing and removing pollution. It includes R&I on enzymatic and metabolic pathways, bio- processes design, advanced fermentation, up- and down-stream processing, gaining insight on the dynamics of microbial communities. It will also encompass the development of prototypes for assessing the techno- economic feasibility of the developed products and processes.
Amendment 518 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – paragraph 1
The objective is to develop platform technologies (e.g. system biology, genomics, meta- genomics, proteomics, phenomics, molecular tools) triggering leadership and competitive advantage on a wide number of economic sectors. It includes aspects, such as underpinning the development of bio- resources with optimised properties and applications beyond conventional alternatives; enabling exploration, understanding and exploitation in a sustainable manner of terrestrial and marine biodiversity for novel applications; and sustaining the development of biotechnology-based healthcare solutions (e.g. pharmaceutical diagnostics, biologicals, bio-medical devices, healthier plants and animals for healthy nutrition ).
Amendment 519 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Promoting personalised medicine for severe disease Personalised medicine must be developed in order to generate new preventive and therapeutic strategies which can be adjusted to patient requirements, so as to increase the prevention and early detection of diseases. The factors which influence therapeutic decision-making must be identified, further elucidated and developed through research.
Amendment 563 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex 1 – section 2 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The dedicated SME instrument should be centrally managed in order to ensure coherent application of rules and visibility of the instrument, facilitating participation of SMEs.
Amendment 623 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.6 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.6 – paragraph 1
An improved understanding of health, disease and disease processes at all ages is needed to develop new and more effective in vitro and image diagnostics. Innovative and existing technologies will be developed with the goal of significantly improving disease outcomes through earlier, more accurate diagnosis and by allowing for more patient-adapted treatment.
Amendment 634 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 1 – point 1.8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Research shall make it possible to improve advanced therapies and cellular therapies. This shall be focused on the treatment of chronic diseases.
Amendment 671 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
Appropriate knowledge, tools, services and innovations are necessary to support more productive, resource-efficient and resilient agriculture and forestry systems that supply sufficient food, feed, biomass and other raw-materials and deliver ecosystems services while at the same time supporting the development of thriving rural livelihoods. Research and innovation will provide options for integrating agronomic and environmental goals into more sustainable production, thus:such as: enhancing the genetical potential of plants to better adapt to biotic and abiotic stresses; increasing productivity and resource efficiency of agriculture; reducing agricultural greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions; reducing leaching of nutrients from cultivated lands into terrestrial and aquatic environmentsenhancing nutrient and water use efficiency; decreasing dependence from international plant derived protein imports to Europe; increasing the level of biodiversity in primary production systems.
Amendment 675 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – introductory part
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – introductory part
2.1.1. Increasing production efficiency, food quality, safety and coping with climate change, while ensuring sustainability and resilience
Amendment 682 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – paragraph 2
Multi-disciplinary approaches will be sought to improve the performance of plants, animals, micro-organisms, while ensuring efficient resource use (water, nutrients, energy) and the ecological integrity of rural areas. Emphasis will be placed on integrated and diverse production systems and agronomic practices, including the use of precision technologies and ecological intensification approaches to benefit both conventional and organic agriculture. Genetic improvement of plants and animals for adaptation and productivity traits will call for all appropriated conventional and modern breeding approaches and for a better use of genetic resources. Due attention will be given to on-farm soil management for increasing soil fertility as a basis for crop productivity and to minimise losses of ground, surface and underground water resources. Animal and plant health will be promoted and integrated disease/pest control measures will be further developed. Strategies for the eradication of animal diseases including zoonoses will be tackled along with research on antimicrobial resistance. Studying the effects of practices on animal welfare will help meet societal concerns. The above listed areas will be underpinned by more fundamental research to address relevant biological questions as well as to support the development and implementation of Union policies.
Amendment 686 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – introductory part
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – introductory part
2.1.2. Providing ecosystemStrengthening multi-functionality of agriculture, including services and public goods
Amendment 689 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – paragraph 1
Agriculture and forestry are unique systems delivering commercial products but also wider societal public goods (including cultural and recreational value) and important ecological services such as functional and in-situ biodiversity, pollination, water regulation, landscape, erosion reduction and carbon sequestration / GHG mitigation. Research activities will support the provisions of these public goods and services, through the delivery of management solutions, decision-support tools and the assessment of their non- market value. Specific issues to be dealt with include the identification of farming/forest systems and landscape patterns likely to achieve these goals. Socio-economic and comparative assessment of farming/forestry systems and their sustainability performance will be addressed. Shifts in the active management of agricultural systems - including the use of technologies and change of practices - will increase GHG mitigation and the adaptive capacity of the agriculture sector to the adverse effects of climate change. For instance, biotechnology can improve the efficient use of existing European agricultural and forestry resources by improving the understanding of biological systems and offering a wide range of tools to enhance the sustainability and productivity of agriculture and forestry. It also secures sufficient supply of food and feed, which is crucial in light of past and future turbulences on the global markets. The combination of the advantages of the various agricultural technologies should be encouraged to achieve a real benefit for human health and the environment.
Amendment 698 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1
Consumer needs for safe, healthy and affordable food have to be addressed, while considering the impacts of food consumption behaviour and food and feed production on human health and the total ecosystem. Food and feed security and safety, the competitiveness of the European agri-food industry and the sustainability of food production and supply will be addressed, covering the whole food chain and related services, whether conventional sustainably intensive or organic, from primary production to consumption. This approach will contribute to (a) achieving food safety and security for all Europeans and eradication of hunger in the world (b) decreasing the burden of food- and diet- related diseases by promoting the shift towards healthy and sustainable diets, via consumer education and innovations in the agriculture food industry (c) reducing water and energy consumption in food processing, transport and distribution and (d) reducing food waste by 50 % by 2030.
Amendment 705 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 1
Nutritional needs and the impact of food on physiological functions, physical and mental performance will be addressed as well as the links between diet, ageing, chronic diseases and disorders and dietary patterns. Quality and healthy nutrition shall be increased by investigating and improving healthy compounds in plants (e.g. secondary metabolites) and the health status of cultivated plants. Dietary solutions and innovations leading to improvements in health and well-being will be identified. Chemical and microbial food and feed contamination, risks and exposures will be assessed, monitored, controlled and traced throughout the food and drinking water supply chains from production and storage to processing, packaging, distribution, catering, and preparation at home. Food safety innovations, improved risk communication tools and improved food safety standards will lead to enhanced consumer trust and protection in Europe. Globally improved food safety standards will also help to strengthen the competitiveness of the European food industry.
Amendment 709 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 1
The needs for the food and feed industry to cope with social, environmental, climate and economic change from local to global will be addressed at all stages of the food and feed production chain, including agricultural production, food design, processing, packaging, process control, waste reduction, by-product valorisation and the safe use or disposal of animal by- products. Innovative and sustainable resource-efficient processes and diversified, safe, affordable and high quality products will be generated. This will strengthen the innovation potential of the European food supply chain, enhance its competitiveness, create economic growth and employment and allow the European food industry to adapt to changes. Other aspects to address are traceability, logistics and services, socio- economic factors, the resilience of the food chain against environmental and climate risks, and the limitation of negative impacts of food chain activities and of changing diets and production systems on the environment.
Amendment 720 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.2 – paragraph 1
Activities will be supported to boost sustainable bioproducts, intermediates and bioenergy/biofuels, predominantly focussing on a cascade approach, prioritising the generation of high added- value products. Technologies and strategies will be developed to assure the raw material supply. Enhancing the rangeavailability, range and characteristics of types of biomass for use in second and third generation biorefineries, including agriculture, horticulture, forestry, biowaste and industrial by- products, will help avoid food/fuel conflicts and support economic development of rural and coastal areas in the Union.
Amendment 751 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.3 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.3 – paragraph 1
Urban areas are one of the largest consumers of energy in the Union and emit a correspondingly large share of greenhouse gases, while generating a substantial amount of air pollutants. In that context, there is a need of promoting integrated systemic urban development strategies that take into account: energy efficiency, accessibility, green spaces, adaptation of habitats and social integration. At the same time, urban areas are affected by decreasing air quality and climate change and have to develop their own mitigation and adaptation strategies. Finding innovative energy solutions (energy efficiency, electricity and heating and cooling supply systems), integrated with transport, waste and water treatment as well as ICT solutions for the urban environment are therefore crucial in the transformation towards a low carbon society. Targeted initiatives in support to the convergence of industrial value chains of the energy, transport and ICT sector for smart urban applications need to be envisaged. At the same time, new technological, organisational, planning and business models need to be developed and tested at full scale according to the needs and means of cities and communities. Research is also needed to understand the social, economic and cultural issues that are involved in this transformation.
Amendment 799 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.4 – introductory part
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.4 – introductory part
3.4. A single, smart, flexible European electricitnergy grid
Amendment 800 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.4 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.4 – paragraph 1
Electricitnergy networks have to respond to three interrelated challenges to enable a consumer friendly and increasingly decarbonised electricity system: creating a pan-European market; integrating a massive increase of renewable energy sources; and managing interactions between millions of suppliers and customers (where increasingly households will be both), including owners of electrical vehicles. Future electricity networks will play a key role for the transition to a fully decarbonised electricity system, while providing additional flexibility and cost benefits to the consumers. The overriding goal by 2020 is to transmit and distribute about 35 % of electricity from dispersed and concentrated renewable energy sources.
Amendment 806 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.5 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.5 – paragraph 2
Advanced research will also be needed to provide solutions to adapt energy systems to changing climatic conditions. The challenges created by the intermittent character of solar and wind energy must be addressed. Priorities may be adjusted to new scientific and technological needs and opportunities or newly-observed phenomena which could indicate promising developments or risks to society and that may emerge during the course of implementation of Horizon 2020.
Amendment 834 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 1
This can be achieved through the development and widespread use of intelligent transport applications and management systems. This entails: planning, demand management, information, ticketing and payment systems that are interoperable Europe- wide; and the full integration of information flows, management systems, infrastructure networks and mobility services into a new common multi-modal framework based on open platforms. This will also ensure flexibility and rapid responses to crisis events and extreme weather conditions by reconfiguring travel across modes. New positioning, navigation and timing applications, made possible through the Galileo and EGNOS satellite navigation systems, will be instrumental in achieving this objective.
Amendment 849 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.1 – point 5.1.3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.1 – point 5.1.3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
It is essential to study the regional impacts of climate change on the ecosystem, water resources, agriculture and forestry, in order to analyse its impact on human life, health and other socio-economic issues, but also to investigate direct and indirect influence of global change on the dynamics and capacity of ecosystem.
Amendment 850 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.1 – point 5.1.3 a (new)
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.1 – point 5.1.3 a (new)
5.1.3a. Climate change and water management issues. The climate change topic should be related to the water management issues, In future the great challenges for water research will primarily result from the necessity of viewing the topic increasingly in connection with questions of global change, climate change, the growing geopolitical significance as well as energy and health aspects. Water resources should be viewed and managed holistically. This includes natural regions and ecological questions, an understanding of ecosystem services as a process, protection of drinking water quality and different political systems and institutional structures. The knowledge base should integrate the concept of 'environmental flows' and take into account the ecosystem services supported by water; stresses the need to take into account that water cycle changes depend on habitat and this has influence on the percentage of water that is recycled.
Amendment 859 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 1
Society's actions risk triggering changes in the environment that are irreversible and which alter the character of ecosystems. It is vital to anticipate these risks by assessing, monitoring and forecasting the impact of human activities on the environment, and environmental changes on human well-being. Research on marine, (from coastal zones to the deep sea), fresh- water, terrestrial and urban ecosystems, including groundwater dependent ecosystems, will improve our understanding of the complex interactions between natural resources and social, economic, and ecological systems, including natural tipping points, and the resilience, or fragility, of human and biological systems. It will examine how ecosystems function and react to anthropogenic impacts, how they can be restored, and how this will affect economies and human well-being. It will also investigate solutions for addressing resource challenges. Innovation is necessary to make new models of water management that shall guarantee transparency. This should include: information on the origin or water, equal distribution and the procedure for its sell and use. It will contribute to policies and practices that ensure that social and economic activities operate within the limits of the sustainability and adaptability of ecosystems and biodiversity.
Amendment 863 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 1
Social, economic and governance systems still need to address both resource depletion and the damage to ecosystems. Research and innovation will underpin policy decisions needed to manage natural resources and ecosystems so as to avoid, or adapt to, disruptive climate and environmental change and to promote institutional, economic, behavioural and technological change that ensure sustainability. Emphasis will be put on critical policy relevant ecosystems and ecosystem services, such as fresh water, seas and oceans, air quality, biodiversity, land use and soil. The resilience of societies and ecosystems to catastrophic events, including natural hazards, will be supported through improving capacities for forecasting, early warning, and assessing vulnerabilities and impacts, including the multi-risk dimension. Research and innovation will thus provide support for environmental and resource efficiency policies, and options for effective evidence-based governance within safe operating limits. Innovative ways will be developed to increase policy coherence, resolve trade-offs and manage conflicting interests, and improve public awareness of research results and the participation of citizens in decision-making. Availability and productivity of all the substantial resources must be analysed at the various relevant territorial scales: global, regional and local and the related socioeconomic consequences should be analysed in order to elaborate options for political actions.
Amendment 876 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.5 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 5 – point 5.5 – paragraph 1
Comprehensive environmental observation and information systems are essential to ensure the delivery of the long-term data and information required to address this challenge. These systems will be used to assess and predict the condition, status and trends of the climate, natural resources including raw materials, ecosystems and ecosystem services, as well as to evaluate low-carbon and climate mitigation and adaptation policies and options across all sectors of the economy. Information and knowledge from these systems will be used to stimulate the smart use of strategic resources; to support the development of evidence-based policies; to foster new environmental and climate services; to support digital technologies for the monitoring, follow-up and management of water resources via satellite; and to develop new opportunities in global markets.
Amendment 889 #
2011/0402(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – point 6.1.1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – point 6.1.1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The major societal challenges are not abstract, they have a territorial dimension. Moreover according to the importance of the urban problematic in terms of creativity, innovation, social, economic, cultural and environmental issues, there is a need for a specific consideration.
Amendment 40 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) With the aim of deepening the relationship between science and society and reinforcing public confidence in science, Horizon 2020 should favour responsible research and informed engagement of citizens and civil society on research and innovation matters by promoting science education, by making scientific knowledge more accessible, by developing responsible research and innovation agendasnovation through the active participation of the societal actors (researchers, citizens and civil society, policy makers and industry) in the research and innovation process, notably by ensuring the uptake of the gender dimension; by promoting science education, by guaranteeing the respect of ethical legislation and promoting the emergence of an adherence to the highest ethical standards worldwide; by increasing the accessibility and re-use of the results of publicly funded research, in particular scientific publications and data; by making scientific knowledge more accessible, by developing a governance framework that meet citizens' and civil society's concerns and expectations and by facilitatinges their participation in Horizon 2020 activities.
Amendment 61 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
(27a) In order to maximise the impact of Horizon 2020 special consideration should be given to multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches as necessary elements for major scientific progress. Breakthroughs in science take often place at the boundaries or intersections of disciplines and knowledge. Furthermore, the complexity of the problems and challenges that Europe is facing requires solutions that can only be tackled from several disciplines and societal actors working together.
Amendment 64 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30 a (new)
Recital 30 a (new)
(30a) The participation of research teams in different projects should be contemplated as the reinforcement of quality and the possibility of an international co-operation.
Amendment 68 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) 'Research infrastructures' (RI) "are facilities, resources, organisational systems and services that are used by the research communities to conduct research and innovation in their fields. Where relevant, they may be used beyond research, e.g. for education or public services. This includes: major scientific equipment (or sets of instruments); knowledge-based resources such as collections, archives or scientific data; e- infrastructures, such as data, computing and software systems, communication networks and systems to promote openness and digital trust; any other infrastructure of a unique nature essential to achieve excellence in research and innovation."
Amendment 69 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) 'Trans - European technology transfer' means the transfer of scientific outcomes and technology between public and private bodies located in different EU Member States.
Amendment 70 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) 'Smart Specialization' means the concept for the development of the R&D and innovation policy of the European Union. The objective of smart specialization is to promote efficient and effective use of public investment using synergies among countries and regions and strengthening their innovation capacity. The smart specialization strategy is made of a multi-annual strategy program which goal is to develop a functional national or regional research innovation system.
Amendment 73 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Horizon 2020 shall play a central role in the delivery of the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth by providing a common strategic framework for the Union's research and innovation funding, thus acting as a vehicle for leveraging private investment, transferring research results to all the levels of education, creating new job opportunities and ensuring Europe's long- term sustainable growth and competitiveness.
Amendment 74 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Horizon 2020 shall play a central role in the delivery of the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth by providing a common strategic framework for the Union's research and innovation funding, thus acting as a vehicle for leveraging private investment, creating new job opportunities and ensuring Europe's long-term sustainable growth and competitiveness. Trans - European technology transfer should be the main tool in achieving these goals.
Amendment 76 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Horizon 2020 shall contribute to building an economy 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 and the instruments for the connexion between Research and Innovation and the Structural Funds should be implemented through programs, "Regions of Knowledge" and "Smaret set out in the introduction of Annex Ipecialisations, both instruments should be located inside ERA, in order to create objective indicators for the stairs of excellence.
Amendment 79 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point i (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point i (new)
i) Knowledge science and technology. Life sciences, Health, earth, environment, natural resources and food security.
Amendment 80 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point ii (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point ii (new)
ii) Social, Economic and Humanities. Demographic challenges, education, territorial issues, governance, culture, digital contents, humanities, cultural heritage and intangible knowledge areas.
Amendment 106 #
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 a systemic approach of the spatial, urban and territorial issues, 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 111 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Horizon 2020 shall be implemented in a manner ensuring that the priorities and actions supported are relevant to changing needs and take account of the evolving nature of science, technology, innovation, markets and society, where innovation includes business, organisational and social aspects and transfer of science results to all the levels of education and training.
Amendment 112 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 a (new)
Article 14 a (new)
Article 14 a Responsible research and innovation In order to guarantee a harmonious and efficient relation between science and society, Horizon 2020 shall actively promote responsible research and innovation. This means promoting a governance framework that encourages the societal actors to work together during the whole research and innovation process in order to better align it, as well as the results and impacts, with the expectations, needs and values of society. This governance framework encompasses in particular: (a) ensuring an effective public engagement to enhance research and innovation, including participatory research where societal actors co-produce knowledge in order to responds to society needs; (b) up taking of gender dimension referred to in Article 15; (c) providing free on-line access and re- use of scientific information as referred to in Article 15b; (d) equipping through education future researchers and other societal actors with the necessary knowledge and tools to fully participate and take responsibility in the research and innovation process; (e) ensuring the compliance with the ethical principles referred to in Article 16 (1).
Amendment 140 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the added value of action at Union level, particularly the Trans - European nature;
Amendment 142 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
(ea) Helping the creation and strengthening of association networks of researchers, patients and stakeholders in order to improve the relations and exchanges among them, concerned sectors, institutions and civil society.
Amendment 148 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) In order to simplify the access to information and to develop an instrument with all the information demanded by the research community and, having regard the need for a transparency, Cordis, as a digital instrument should be revised and reformed in a more clear and flexible way. The New Cordis should be finished before June 2013.
Amendment 152 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall annually monitor the implementation of Horizon 2020, its specific programme and the activities of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. This shall include information and indicators on cross-cutting topics such as responsible research and innovation including sustainability and climate change, including information on the amount of climate related expenditure.
Amendment 155 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – heading 1 – paragraph 1 (new)
Annex I – heading 1 – paragraph 1 (new)
Science for and with Society towards enable all societal actors to interact in the innovation cycle increases the quality, relevance, acceptability and sustainability of innovation outcomes by integrating society's interests and values.
Amendment 156 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 7 a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 7 a (new)
New instrument: implementation of a clear program for the transfer of science, research and innovation to the education content at all levels, as well as for the adaptation of the technologies to the use.
Amendment 161 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III Priority 'Societal Challenges' – paragraph 1 – point e
Annex I – part III Priority 'Societal Challenges' – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) Climate action, water management, resource efficiency and raw materials;
Amendment 163 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III Priority 'Societal Challenges' – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Annex I – part III Priority 'Societal Challenges' – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(f a) Culture and intangible areas of knowledge
Amendment 164 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III Priority 'Societal Challenges' – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Annex I – part III Priority 'Societal Challenges' – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(f b) Smart cities and cultural heritage
Amendment 172 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part I – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 2
Annex I – part I – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 2
Key activities shall be to provide excellent and innovative training to early-stage researchers at post-graduate level via interdisciplinary projects or doctoral programmes involving universities, research institutions, businesses, SMEs and other socio-economic groups from different countries. Full flexibility in terms of duration, host institution, number of trainees will be possible inside the overall agreed host network and financial volume for a project. This will improve career prospects for young post-graduate researchers in both the public and private sectors.
Amendment 173 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part I – point 4.3 a (new)
Annex I – part I – point 4.3 a (new)
4.3 a. Constitution of a data base concerning the results of the research and innovation The aim shall be to create and to make available a data base of the results of research and innovation. This will be open to international collaboration. Both research groups and enterprises will add contents to this data base in order to help the launch of a market of innovation and cooperation and to stimulate the meeting of possible partners.
Amendment 178 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II – point 1 – paragraph 8 'An integrated approach to Key Enabling Technologies'
Annex I – part II – point 1 – paragraph 8 'An integrated approach to Key Enabling Technologies'
A major component of ‘Leadership in Enabling and Industrial Technologies’ are Key Enabling Technologies (KETs), defined as micro- and nanoelectronics, photonics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, advanced materials and advanced manufacturing systems22 . These multi- disciplinary, knowledge and capital- intensive technologies cut across many diverse sectors providing the basis for significant competitive advantage for European industry. An integrated approach, promoting the combination, convergence and cross-fertilisation effect of KETs in different innovation cycles and value chains can deliver promising research results and open the way to new industrial technologies, products, services and novel applications (e.g. in space, transport, environment, health, agriculture etc.). The numerous interactions of KETs and enabling technologies will therefore be exploited in a flexible manner, as an important source of innovation. This will complement support for research and innovation in KETs that may be provided by national or regional authorities under the Cohesion Policy Funds within the framework of smart specialisation strategies.
Amendment 180 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II – point 1.1.3 – point e a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1.1.3 – point e a (new)
(e a) advanced robots and technology applied to health and disabilities
Amendment 198 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II – point 1.3.3. – point g a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1.3.3. – point g a (new)
(ga). new materials concerning cultural heritage preservation and restoration
Amendment 202 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II – point 1.4.2. – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 1.4.2. – paragraph 1
Powered by the expansion of the knowledge of living systems, biotechnology is set to deliver a stream of new applications and to strengthen the Union's industrial base and its innovation capacity. Examples of the rising importance of biotechnology are in industrial and agricultural applications including food and feed production, bio- chemicals, of which the market share is estimated to increase by up to 12 %-20 % of chemical production by 2015. A number of the so-called twelve rules of Green Chemistry are also addressed by biotechnology, due to the selectivity and efficiency of bio-systems. The possible economic burdens for Union enterprises can be reduced by harnessing the potential of biotechnology processes and bio-based products to reduce CO2 emissions, estimated to range from between 1 to 2.5 billion tons CO2 equivalent per year by 2030.In Europe's biopharmaceutical sector, already some 20 % of the current medicines are derived from biotechnology, with up to 50 % of new medicines. Biotechnology also opens new avenues for exploiting the huge potential of marine resources for producing innovative industrial, health and environmental applications. The emerging sector of marine (blue) biotechnology has been predicted to grow by 10 % a year.
Amendment 204 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II – point 1.4.3. – point a – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 1.4.3. – point a – paragraph 1
Development of emerging technology areas such as synthetic biologybiology systems, bio- informatics and synthetic biology and systems biology, which hold great promise for completely novel applications.
Amendment 207 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II – point 1.4.3. – point c – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 1.4.3. – point c – paragraph 1
Development of platform technologies (e.g. systems biology, genomics, meta- genomics, proteomics, phenomics, molecular tools) to enhance leadership and competitive advantage in a wide number of economic sectors.
Amendment 226 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 1
Lifelong health and wellbeing for all, high- quality and economically sustainable health and care systems, solutions to deal with the economy of an ageing population and opportunities for new jobs and growth are the aims of support to research and innovation in response to this challenge and will make a major contribution to Europe 2020.
Amendment 228 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
It should be needed to strengthen research on diseases that are derived from the increase of temperature and climate change which affect Mediterranean countries in particular but not only them.
Amendment 229 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Research shall allow to improve advanced therapies and cellular therapies and would be focused on the treatment of chronic and degenerative diseases.
Amendment 249 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 4
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 4
In the Union, CVD annually accounts for more than 2 million deaths and costs the economy more than EUR 192 billion while cancer accounts for a quarter of all deaths and is the number one cause of death in people aged 45-64. Over 27 million people in the Union suffer from diabetes and the total cost of brain disorders (including, but not limited to those affecting mental health) has been estimated at EUR 800 billion. Environmental, life-style and socio-economic factors are relevant in several of these conditions with up to one third of the global disease burden estimated to be related to these. However, for other conditions – in particular neurodegenerative diseases – effective prevention strategies will first require a considerable boost in research into their causes and the development of better early diagnosis and treatment options.
Amendment 256 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) In view of the steps towards further externalisation of the Union's research and innovation funding, the method and the extent of externalisation should be determined according to the results of an independent impact assessment, which evaluates all advantages of the various forms of externalisation such as Joint Technology Initiatives, Public-Private Partnerships or Research Executive Agencies.
Amendment 265 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1.2 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part III – point 1.2 – paragraph 2
The response depends on excellence in research to improve our fundamental understanding of health, disease, disability, development and ageing (including of life expectancy), and on the seamless and widespread translation of the resulting and existing knowledge into innovative, scalable and, effective and accessible products, strategies, interventions and services. Furthermore, the pertinence of these challenges across Europe and in many cases, globally, demands a response characterised by long term and coordinated support for co- operation between excellent, multidisciplinary and multi-sector teams.
Amendment 270 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) With the aim of deepening the relationship between science and society and reinforcing public confidence in science, Horizon 2020 should favour responsible research and informed engagement of citizens and civil society on research and innovation matters by promoting science education, by making scientific knowledge more accessible, by developing responsible research and innovation agendasnovation through the active participation of the societal actors (researchers, citizens and civil society, policy makers and industry) in the research and innovation process, notably by ensuring the uptake of the gender dimension, by promoting science education, by guaranteeing the respect of ethical legislation and promoting the emergence of an adherence to the highest ethical standards worldwide, by increasing the accessibility and re-use of the results of publicly funded research, in particular scientific publications and data, by making scientific knowledge more accessible, by developing a governance framework that meet citizens' and civil society's concerns and expectations and by facilitatinges their participation in Horizon 2020 activities.
Amendment 280 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1.3 – paragraph 2a (new)
Annex I – part III – point 1.3 – paragraph 2a (new)
Personalised medicine must be developed, in order to generate new preventive and therapeutic strategies which can adjusted to patient requirements, so as to increase the prevention and early detection of diseases. The factors which influence therapeutic decision-making must be identified, further elucidated and developed through research.
Amendment 310 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 2.1 – paragraph 3
Annex I – part III – point 2.1 – paragraph 3
The potential of biological resources and ecosystems could be used in a much more sustainable, efficient and integrated manner. For examples, the potential of biomass from agriculture, forests and waste streams from agricultural, aquatic, industrial, and also municipal origins could be better harnessed
Amendment 313 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 2.2 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part III – point 2.2 – paragraph 2
A fully functional European bio-economy – encompassing the sustainable production of renewable resources from land and aquatic environments and their conversion into food, feed, bio-based products and bioenergy as well as the related public goods - will generate high European added value. Managed in a sustainable manner, it can reduce the environmental footprint of primary production and the supply chain as a whole. It can increase their competitiveness and provide jobs and business opportunities for rural and coastal development. The food security, sustainable agriculture, and overall bio- economy – related challenges are of a European and global nature. Actions at Union level are essential to bring together clusters to achieve the necessary breadth and critical mass to complement efforts made by a single or groups of Member States. A multi-actor approach will ensure the necessary cross-fertilising interactions between researcher, businesses, farmers/producers, advisors and end-users. The Union level is also necessary to ensure coherence in addressing this challenge across sectors and with strong links to relevant Union policies. Coordination of research and innovation at Union level will stimulate and help to accelerate the required changes across the Union.
Amendment 328 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 2.3 – point d – paragraph 1
Annex I – part III – point 2.3 – point d – paragraph 1
The aim is the promotion of low carbon, resource efficient, sustainable and competitive European bio-based industries. The activities shall focus on fostering the bio-economy by transforming conventional industrial processes and products into bio- based resource and energy efficient ones, the development of integrated biorefineries, producing and utilising biomass from primary production, biowaste and bio- based industry by- products, and opening new markets through supporting standardisation, regulatory and demonstration/field trial activities and others, while taking into account the implication of the bio-economy on land use and land use changes.
Amendment 355 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
(27a) In order to maximise the impact of Horizon 2020 special consideration should be given to multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches as necessary elements for major scientific progress. Breakthroughs in science often take place at the boundaries or intersections of disciplines and knowledge. Furthermore, the complexity of the problems and challenges that Europe is facing requires solutions that can only be tackled from several disciplines and societal actors working together.
Amendment 372 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30 a (new)
Recital 30 a (new)
(30a) It should be contemplated to encourage the participation of research teams in different projects in order to reinforce the R&I quality and to increase the possibility of international co- operation.
Amendment 375 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 6.3.1 – paragraph 2 – point c
Annex I – part III – point 6.3.1 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) ensure societal engagement in research and innovation; increase societal appreciation of science
Amendment 380 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) 'research infrastructures' (RI) mean facilities, resources, organisational systems and services that are used by the research communities to conduct research and innovation in their fields. Where relevant, they may be used beyond research, e.g. for education or public services. This includes: major scientific equipment (or sets of instruments); knowledge-based resources such as collections, archives or scientific data; e- infrastructures, such as data, computing and software systems, communication networks and systems to promote openness and digital trust; any other infrastructure of a unique nature essential to achieve excellence in research and innovation;
Amendment 381 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point e b (new)
Article 2 – point e b (new)
(eb) 'smart specialisation' means the concept for the development of the R&D and innovation policy of the European Union. The objective of smart specialisation is to promote efficient and effective use of public investment using synergies among countries and regions and strengthening their innovation capacity. The smart specialisation strategy is made of a multi-annual strategy program which goal is to develop a functional national or regional research innovation system.
Amendment 383 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4
Article 4
Horizon 2020 shall play a central role in the delivery of the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth by providing a common strategic framework for the Union's research and innovation funding, thus acting as a vehicle for leveraging private investment, transferring research results to all the levels of education, creating new job opportunities and ensuring Europe's long- term sustainable growth and competitiveness.
Amendment 393 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Horizon 2020 shall contribute to building an economy 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 Iinstruments for the connection between Research and Innovation and Structural Funds should be implemented through the programs, "Regions of Knowledge" and "smart specialisation". Both instruments should be located inside ERA, in order to create objective indicators for the "stairways of excellence".
Amendment 400 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point i (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point i (new)
(i) knowledge science and technology; life sciences, health, earth, environment, natural resources and food security;
Amendment 401 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point ii (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point ii (new)
(ii) social, economic and humanities. Demographic challenges, education, territorial issues, governance, culture, digital contents, humanities, cultural heritage and intangible knowledge areas.
Amendment 428 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD)
Article 6, paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 6, paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. The European Institute of Innovation and Technology shall be financed through a maxinimum contribution from Horizon 2020 of EUR 3194 million as set out in Annex II. A first allocation of EUR 1542 million shall be provided to the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for activities under Title XVII of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. A second allocation of up to EUR 1652 million shall be provided, subject to the review set out in Article 26 (1). This additional amount shall be provided on a pro-rata basis, as indicated in Annex II, from the amount for the specific objective ‘Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’ within the priority on industrial leadership set out in paragraph 2(b) and from the amount for the priority on societal challenges set out in 2(c)3,64 percent of the total budget as set out in Annex II.
Amendment 488 #
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 fostering the functioning and achievement of the ERA, to cooperation with third countries, to responsible research and innovation including gender, to private sector participation generally and SME involvement specifically and to enhancing the attractiveness of the research profession and to facilitating cross-border and cross- sector mobility of researchers.
Amendment 497 #
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 a systemic approach of the spatial, urban and territorial issues, 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 504 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Horizon 2020 shall be implemented in a manner ensuring that the priorities and actions supported are relevant to changing needs and take account of the evolving nature of science, technology, innovation, markets and society, where innovation includes business, organisational and social aspects, as well as transfer of science results to all the levels of education and training.
Amendment 510 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 a (new)
Article 14 a (new)
Article 14 a Responsible research and innovation In order to guarantee a harmonious and efficient relation between science and society, Horizon 2020 shall actively promote responsible research and innovation. This means promoting a governance framework that encourages the societal actors to work together during the whole research and innovation process in order to better align it, as well as the results and impacts, with the expectations, needs and values of society. This governance framework encompasses in particular : (a) ensuring an effective public engagement to enhance research and innovation, including participatory research where societal actors co-produce knowledge in order to responds to society needs (b) up taking of gender dimension referred to in Article 15 (c) providing free on-line access and re- use of scientific information as referred to in Article 15b (d) equipping through education future researchers and other societal actors with the necessary knowledge and tools to fully participate and take responsibility in the research and innovation process (e) ensuring the compliance with the ethical principles referred to in Article 16 (1)
Amendment 533 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15 a Researchers´ Careers Horizon 2020 shall be implemented in accordance with the Regulation (EU) No xx/2013 [Rules for Participation], which shall contribute to the reinforcement of a single market for researchers and attractiveness of researchers' careers across the Union in the context of the European Research Area, by taking into account the transnational character of the actions supported under it.
Amendment 601 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Particular attention shall be paid to ensuring the adequateincreased participation of, and innovation impact on, the private sector, particularly small and medium- sized enterprises (SME) in Horizon 2020. Quantitative and qualitative assessments of private sector, and particularly SME participation shall be undertaken as part of the evaluation and monitoring arrangements.
Amendment 610 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD)
article 18, paragraph 2
article 18, paragraph 2
2. Specific actions for SMEs shall be undertaken within the specific objective ‘Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’ set out in Point 1 of Part II of Annex I and each of the specific objectives under the priority ‘Societal challenges’ set out in Points 1 to 6 of Part III of Annex I. These specific actions shall take the form of, among others, a dedicated SME instrument that is targeted at all types of SMEs with an innovation potential and shall be implemented in a consistent manner and tailored to the needs of SMEs as set out under the specific objective ‘Innovation in SMEs’ in Point 3.3.(a) of Part II of Annex I.
Amendment 628 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD)
article 18, paragraph 3
article 18, paragraph 3
3. The integrated approach set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 is expected to lead to around 15%should lead to a considerable allocation of the total combined budget for the specific objective on ‘Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies’ and the priority ‘Societal challenges’ going to SMEs. Private sector beneficiaries are expected to receive a substantial part of the total budget for Horizon 2020.
Amendment 642 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) financial contributions from the Union to joint undertakings established on the basis of Article 187 TFEU under the Seventh Framework Programme, subject to the amendment of their basic acts; to new public-private partnerships set up on the basis of Article 187 TFEU; and to other funding bodies referred to in Article [55(1)(b)(v) or (vii)] of Regulation (EU) No XX/2012 [New Financial Regulation]. This form of partnerships shall only be implemented where the scope of the objectives pursued, the consistency with existing EU policy objectives and the scale of the resources required justify it;
Amendment 659 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
(e a) the ability to assist the creation and strengthening of networks of researchers, patients and stakeholders in order to improve the relations and exchanges among them, concerned sectors, institutions and civil society;
Amendment 711 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 2 a (new)
In order to simplify the access to information and to develop an instrument with all the information demanded by the research community and, having regard the need for a transparency, Cordis, as a digital instrument shall be revised and reformed in a more clear and flexible way. The New Cordis shall be finalized before June 2013.
Amendment 717 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) actions which bring together results from a range of projects, including those that may be funded from other sources, to provide user-friendly databases and reports that summarise key findings, e.g. by means of supporting the development of specific clearing houses or institutes that gather research results;
Amendment 733 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall annually monitor the implementation of Horizon 2020, its specific programme and the activities of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. This shall include information and indicators on cross-cutting topics such as responsible research and innovation, including sustainability and climate change, including information on the amount of climate related expenditure.
Amendment 737 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall annually monitor the implementation of Horizon 2020, its specific programme and the activities of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. This shall include information on cross-cutting topics such as sustainability and climate change, including information on the amount of climate related expenditure, SME and private sector participation.
Amendment 744 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) Not later than end 2017, the Commission shall carry out, with the assistance of independent experts, a review of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. The second allocation of funds to the European Institute of Innovation and Technology as set out in Article 6(3) shall be made available following this review. The review shall assess the progress of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology against all of the following:
Amendment 745 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Amendment 764 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 1 a (new)
Science for and with society enables all societal actors to interact in the innovation cycle and therefore increases the quality, relevance, acceptability and sustainability of innovation outcomes by integrating society's interests and values.
Amendment 767 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 3 – point 1 (new)
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 3 – point 1 (new)
Horizon 2020 will develop specific training mechanisms on how to participate in Horizon 2020, taking full advantage of existing networks such as the National Contact Points, funded through synergies with other funds, in particular the Structural Funds;
Amendment 774 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 7 – point a a (new)
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 7 – point a a (new)
(a a) Implementation of a clear program for the transfer of science, research and innovation to the education content at all levels, as well as for the adaptation of the technologies to the use.
Amendment 796 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 10 – point a
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 10 – point a
COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD)
Annex I, paragraph 10
Annex I, paragraph 10
(a) Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies shall provide dedicated support for research, development and demonstration on ICT, nanotechnology, advanced materials, biotechnology, water technologies, advanced manufacturing and processing and space. Emphasis will be placed on interactions and convergence across and between the different technologies.
Amendment 824 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – point e
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – point e
(e) Climate action, water management, resource efficiency and raw materials;
Amendment 829 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – point f a (new)
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – point f a (new)
(fa) Culture and intangible areas of knowledge
Amendment 830 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – point f b (new)
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 14 – point f b (new)
(fb) Smart cities and cultural heritage
Amendment 843 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 15 a (new)
Annex 1 – broad lines of the specific objectives and activities – paragraph 15 a (new)
In order to take the challenge-based approach, a coordinated strategic planning of research and innovation activities is needed. Coordination can address fragmentation and improve the use of technological and infrastructural resources by the entire research community related to each challenge. Moreover, in the majority of cases, success in innovation requires a long- term commitment to sustain excellent research. Strategic actions and scientific steering can ensure expert input on policy from the outset, advance innovation and competitiveness by understanding the complexity of the innovation cycle, and encourage participation from more researchers across borders. Strategic research and innovation coordination on each challenge shall be established by Sectoral Steering Boards of independent high-level experts from academia, industry, end-users and civil society, selected through an open and transparent process, which will contribute to define research and innovation programmes based on the best leadership and will provide the impetus and instruments needed to promote interaction and synergies at a larger scale.
Amendment 933 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 1 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 1 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a – paragraph 2
Key activities shall be to provide excellent and innovative training to early-stage researchers at post-graduate level via interdisciplinary projects or doctoral programmes involving universities, research institutions, businesses, SMEs and other socio-economic groups from different countries. Full flexibility in terms of duration, host institution, number of trainees will be possible inside the overall agreed host network and financial volume for a project. This will improve career prospects for young post-graduate researchers in both the public and private sectors.
Amendment 966 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 1 – point 4 – point 4.3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex 1 – Part 1 – point 4 – point 4.3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Constitution of a data base concerning the results of the research and innovation The aim shall be to create and to make available a data base of the results of research and innovation. This will be open to international collaboration. Both research groups and enterprises will add contents to this data base in order to help the launch of a market of innovation and cooperation and to stimulate the meeting of possible partners.
Amendment 986 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – paragraph 3
To stay at the forefront of global competition with a strong technological base and industrial capabilities, increased strategic investments in research, development, validation and piloting are required in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT); Nanotechnologies; Advanced Materials; Biotechnology; Watertechnologies; Advanced Manufacturing and Processing; and Space.
Amendment 1005 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – paragraph 12
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – paragraph 12
A major component of ‘Leadership in Enabling and Industrial Technologies’ are Key Enabling Technologies (KETs), defined as micro- and nanoelectronics, photonics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, watertechnology, advanced materials and advanced manufacturing systems. These multi- disciplinary, knowledge and capital- intensive technologies cut across many diverse sectors providing the basis for significant competitive advantage for European industry. An integrated approach, promoting the combination, convergence and cross-fertilisation effect of KETs in different innovation cycles and value chains can deliver promising research results and open the way to new industrial technologies, products, services and novel applications (e.g. in space, transport, environment, health etc.). The numerous interactions of KETs and enabling technologies will therefore be exploited in a flexible manner, as an important source of innovation. This will complement support for research and innovation in KETs that may be provided by national or regional authorities under the Cohesion Policy Funds within the framework of smart specialisation strategies.
Amendment 1009 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – paragraph 12
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – paragraph 12
A major component of ‘'Leadership in Enabling and Industrial Technologies’' are Key Enabling Technologies (KETs), defined as micro- and nanoelectronics, photonics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, advanced materials and advanced manufacturing systems. These multi- disciplinary, knowledge and capital- intensive technologies cut across many diverse sectors providing the basis for significant competitive advantage for European industry. An integrated approach, promoting the combination, convergence and cross-fertilisation effect of KETs in different innovation cycles and value chains can deliver promising research results and open the way to new industrial technologies, products, services and novel applications (e.g. in space, transport, environment, health, agriculture etc.). The numerous interactions of KETs and enabling technologies will therefore be exploited in a flexible manner, as an important source of innovation. This will complement support for research and innovation in KETs that may be provided by national or regional authorities under the Cohesion Policy Funds within the framework of smart specialisation strategies.
Amendment 1039 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.3 – point e a (new)
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.3 – point e a (new)
(e a) advanced robots and technology applied to health and disabilities
Amendment 1085 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.3 – point a a (new)
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.3 – point a a (new)
(a a) new materials and techniques concerning cultural heritage preservation and restoration
Amendment 1113 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.1 – paragraph 1
The specific objective of biotechnology research and innovation is to develop competitive, sustainable and innovative industrial products and processes and contribute as an innovation driver in a number of European sectors like agriculture, food, chemical, energy and health.
Amendment 1119 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.2 – paragraph 1
Powered by the expansion of the knowledge of living systems, biotechnology is set to deliver a stream of new applications and to strengthen the Union's industrial base and its innovation capacity. Examples of the rising importance of biotechnology are in industrial and agricultural applications including food and feed production, bio- chemicals, of which the market share is estimated to increase by up to 12 %-20 % of chemical production by 2015. A number of the so-called twelve rules of Green Chemistry are also addressed by biotechnology, due to the selectivity and efficiency of bio-systems. The possible economic burdens for Union enterprises can be reduced by harnessing the potential of biotechnology processes and bio-based products to reduce CO2 emissions, estimated to range from between 1 to 2.5 billion tons CO2 equivalent per year by 2030.In Europe's biopharmaceutical sector, already some 20 % of the current medicines are derived from biotechnology, with up to 50 % of new medicines. Biotechnology also opens new avenues for exploiting the huge potential of marine resources for producing innovative industrial, health and environmental applications. The emerging sector of marine (blue) biotechnology has been predicted to grow by 10 % a year.
Amendment 1123 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.2 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.2 – paragraph 1
Powered by the expansion of the knowledge of living systems, biotechnology is set to deliver a stream of new applications and to strengthen the Union's industrial base and its innovation capacity. Examples of the rising importance of biotechnology are in industrial applications including bio- chemicals, of which the market share is estimated to increase by up to 12 %-20 % of chemical production by 2015. A number of the so-called twelve rules of Green Chemistry are also addressed by biotechnology, due to the selectivity and efficiency of bio-systems. The possible economic burdens for Union enterprises can be reduced by harnessing the potential of biotechnology processes and bio-based products to reduce CO2 emissions, estimated to range from between 1 to 2.5 billion tons CO2 equivalent per year by 2030.In Europe's biopharmaceutical sector, already some 20 % of the current medicines are derived from biotechnology, with up to 50 % of new medicines. Biotechnology also opens new avenues for exploiting the huge potential of marine resources for producing innovative industrial, health, energy, chemical and environmental applications. The emerging sector of marine (blue) biotechnology has been predicted to grow by 10 % a year.
Amendment 1127 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – point a – paragraph 1
Development of emerging technology areas such as synthetic biologybiology systems, bio- informatics and synthetic biology and systems biology, which hold great promise for completely novel applications.
Amendment 1136 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – point c – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.4 – point 1.4.3 – point c – paragraph 1
Development of platform technologies (e.g. systems biology, genomics, meta- genomics, proteomics, phenomics, molecular tools) to enhance leadership and competitive advantage in a wide number of economic sectors.
Amendment 1267 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2
Lifelong health and wellbeing for all, high- quality and economically sustainable health and care systems, solutions to deal with the autonomy of an ageing population and opportunities for new jobs and growth are the aims of support to research and innovation in response to this challenge and will make a major contribution to Europe 2020.
Amendment 1270 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Research shall allow to improve advanced therapies and cellular therapies and that would be focused on the treatment of chronical and degenerative diseases.
Amendment 1271 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2 b (new)
It should be needed to strengthen research on diseases that are derived from the increase of temperature and climate change which affect Mediterranean countries in particular but not only them.
Amendment 1272 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2 c (new)
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2 c (new)
Research should allow to improve advanced therapies and cellular therapies that would be focused on the treatment of chronical and degenerative diseases.
Amendment 1288 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 5
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 5
In the Union, CVD annually accounts for more than 2 million deaths and costs the economy more than EUR 192 billion while cancer accounts for a quarter of all deaths and is the number one cause of death in people aged 45-64. Over 27 million people in the Union suffer from diabetes and the total cost of brain disorders (including, but not limited to those affecting mental health) has been estimated at EUR 800 billion. Environmental, life-style and socio-economic factors are relevant in several of these conditions with up to one third of the global disease burden estimated to be related to these. However, for other conditions – in particular neurodegenerative diseases – effective prevention strategies will first require a considerable boost in research into their causes and the development of better early diagnosis and treatment options.
Amendment 1300 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 7
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 7
Meanwhile, drug and vaccine development processes are becoming more expensive and less effective as these are often not tested for the effect on the age group which makes most use of them, i.e. the elderly. Persistent health inequalities must be addressed, and access to effective and competent health systems and safe treatment options must be ensured for all Europeans. irrespective of their age or background.
Amendment 1316 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 2
The response depends on excellence in research to improve our fundamental understanding of health, disease, disability, development and ageing (including of life expectancy), and on the seamless and widespread translation of the resulting and existing knowledge into innovative, scalable and, effective and accessible products, strategies, interventions and services. Furthermore, the pertinence of these challenges across Europe and in many cases, globally, demands a response characterised by long term and coordinated support for co- operation between excellent, multidisciplinary and multi-sector teams.
Amendment 1318 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3
Similarly, the complexity of the challenge and the interdependency of its components demand a European level response. Many approaches, tools and technologies have applicability across many of the research and innovation areas of this challenge and are best supported at Union level. These include the development of long term cohorts and the conduct of clinical trials (which focus on the developments and effects of medicines in all age groups), the clinical use of ‘-omics’ or the development of ICT and their applications in healthcare practice, notably e-health. The requirements of specific populations are also best addressed in an integrated manner, for example in the development of stratified and/or personalised medicine, in the treatment of rare diseases, appropriate medicines for use by the elderly and in providing assisted and independent living solutions.
Amendment 1325 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 2
Successful efforts to prevent, manage, treat and cure disease, disability and reduced functionality are underpinned by the fundamental understanding of their determinants and causes, processes and impacts, as well as factors underlying good health and wellbeing. Effective sharing of data and the linkage of these data with large scale cohort studies is also essential, as is the translation of research findings into the clinic, in particular through the conduct of clinical trialswhich should address all age groups so to ensure that medicines are adapted to their use.
Amendment 1326 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 1371 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2
COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD)
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2
Over the coming decades, Europe will be challenged by increased competition for limited and finite natural resources, by the effects of climate change, in particular on primary production systems (agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture) and by the need to provide a sustainable, safe and secure food supply for the European and an increasing global population. A 70 % increase of the world food supply is estimated to be required to feed the 9 billion global population by 2050. Agriculture accounts for about 10 % of Union greenhouse gases emissions, and while declining in Europe, global emissions from agriculture are projected to increase up to 20 % by 2030. Furthermore, Europe will need to ensure sufficient supplies of raw materials, clean water resources, energy and industrial products, under conditions of decreasing fossil carbon resources (oil and liquid gas production expected to decrease by about 60 % by 2050), while maintaining its competitiveness. Bio-waste (estimated at up to 138 million tonnes per year in the Union, of which up to 40 % is land-filled) represents a huge problem and cost, despite its high potential added value. For example, an estimated 30 % of all food produced in developed countries is discarded. Major changes are needed to reduce this amount by 50 % in the Union by 203026 . In addition, national borders are irrelevant in the spread of animal and plant pests and diseases, including zoonotic diseases, and food borne pathogens. While effective national prevention measures are needed, action at Union level is essential for ultimate control and the effective running of the single market. The challenge is complex, affects a broad range of interconnected sectors and requires a plurality of approaches.
Amendment 1376 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 4
The potential of biological resources and ecosystems could be used in a much more sustainable, efficient and integrated manner. For examples, the potential of biomass from agriculture, forests and waste streams from agricultural, aquatic, industrial, and also municipal origins could be better harnessed
Amendment 1391 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 3
COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD)
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 3
Research and innovation will interface with a wide spectrum of Union policies and related targets, including the Common Agriculture Policy (in particular the Rural Development Policy) and the European Innovation Partnership ‘Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability’, the European Innovation Partnership on Water, the Common Fisheries Policy, the Integrated Maritime Policy, the European Climate Change Programme, the Water Framework Directive, the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, the Forestry Action Plan, the Soil Thematic Strategy, the Union's 2020 Biodiversity Strategy, the Strategic Energy Technology Plan, the Union's innovation and industrial policies, external and development aid policies, plant health strategies, animal health and welfare strategies and regulatory frameworks to protect the environment, health and safety, to promote resource efficiency and climate action, and to reduce waste. A better integration of research and innovation into related Union policies will significantly improve their European added value, provide leverage effects, increase societal relevance and help to further develop sustainable land, seas and oceans management and bio-economy markets.
Amendment 1425 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point c – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point c – paragraph 1
COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD)
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point c – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point c – paragraph 1
The aim is to sustainably exploit and maintain aquatic living resources to maximise social and economic benefits/returns from Europe's oceans and seas. The activities shall focus on an optimal contribution to secure food supplies by developing sustainable and environmentally friendly fisheries and competitive European aquaculture in the context of the global economy and on boosting marine innovation through biotechnology to fuel smart ‘blue’ growth.
Amendment 1433 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point d – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 2 – point 2.3 – point d – paragraph 1
The aim is the promotion of low carbon, resource efficient, sustainable and competitive European bio-based industries. The activities shall focus on fostering the bio-economy by transforming conventional industrial processes and products into bio- based resource and energy efficient ones, the development of integrated biorefineries, producing and utilising biomass from primary production, biowaste and bio- based industry by- products, and opening new markets through supporting standardisation, regulatory and demonstration/field trial activities and others, while taking into account the implication of the bio-economy on land use and land use changes.
Amendment 1458 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 4
To achieve these reductions, significant investments need to be made in research, development, demonstration and market roll-out of efficient, safe and reliable low- carbon energy technologies and services. These must go hand in hand with non- technological solutions on both the supply and demand sides. All this must be part of an integrated low-carbon policy, including mastering key enabling technologies, in particular ICT solutions and advanced manufacturing, processing and materials. The goal is to produce efficient energy technologies and services that will contribute to tackling energy challenges, mainly linked to the integration of renewable energy, and that can be taken up widely on European and international markets and to establish intelligent demand-side management based on an open and transparent energy trade market and intelligent energy efficiency management systems.
Amendment 1514 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point d – introductory part
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point d – introductory part
(d) A single, smart flexible European electricitnergy grid
Amendment 1578 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 4 – point 4.3 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 4 – point 4.3 – point a – paragraph 1
The aim is to minimise transport's impact on climate and the environment by improving its efficiency in the use of natural resources, and by reducing its dependence on fossil fuelCO2 emissions.
Amendment 1627 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – paragraph 2
COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD)
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.2 – paragraph 2
The focus of Union actions shall therefore be on supporting key Union objectives and policies including: the Europe 2020 strategy; the Innovation Union; Resource- Efficient Europe and the corresponding Roadmap; the Roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 205030 ; Adapting to climate change: Towards a European framework for action31 ; the Raw Materials Initiative32 ; the European Innovation Partnership on Water; the Union's Sustainable Development Strategy33 ; an Integrated Maritime Policy for the Union34 ; the Marine Strategy Framework Directive35 ; the Eco- innovation Action Plan and the Digital Agenda for Europe36 . These actions shall reinforce the ability of society to become more resilient to environmental and climate change and ensure the availability of raw materials.
Amendment 1635 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point a – paragraph 1
COM(2011)0809 – C7 0466/2011 – 2011/0401(COD)
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point a – paragraph 1
The aim is to develop and assess innovative, cost-effective and sustainable adaptation and mitigation measures, targeting both CO2 and non-CO2 greenhouse gases, rising levels of sea and inland waters; and underlining both technological and non-technological green solutions, through the generation of evidence for informed, early and effective action and the networking of the required competences. Activities shall focus on: improving the understanding of climate change and the provision of reliable climate projections; assessing impacts, vulnerabilities and developing innovative cost-effective adaptation and risk prevention measures; supporting mitigation policies. Besides COM (2011) 811, part III, 5.1.1. and 5.1.2. this issue also needs to be addressed here.
Amendment 1636 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point a – paragraph 1
The aim is to develop and assess innovative, cost-effective and sustainable adaptation and mitigation measures, targeting both CO2 and non-CO2 greenhouse gases, and underlining both technological and non-technological green solutions, through the generation of evidence for informed, early and effective action and the networking of the required competences. Activities shall focus on: improving the understanding of climate change and the provision of reliable climate projections; assessing impacts, vulnerabilities and developing innovative cost-effective adaptation and risk prevention measuresand management measures in key socio-economic sectors (e.g. agriculture, energy, transport, tourism, built environment and cultural heritage); supporting mitigation policies.
Amendment 1652 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point d – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 5 – point 5.3 – point d – paragraph 1
The aim is to foster all forms of eco- innovation that enable the transition to a green economy. Activities shall focus on: strengthening eco-innovative technologies, processes, services and products and boosting their market uptake and replication, with special attention for SMEs; developing eco-innovative strategies, methodologies and tools for the preservation of cultural heritage in Europe; supporting innovative policies and societal changes; measuring and assessing progress towards a green economy; and fostering resource efficiency through digital systems.
Amendment 1722 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) ensure societal engagement in research and innovation; increase societal appreciation of science;
Amendment 63 #
2011/0400(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) By supporting nuclear research, the Research and Training Programme of the Community (hereinafter the ‘Euratom Programme’) will contribute to achieving objectives of the ‘Horizon 2020’ Framework Programme for Research and Innovation established by Regulation (EU XX/XXXX of [….]5 (hereinafter ‘Horizon 2020 Framework Programme’) and, facilitate implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy and the creation and operation of the European Research Area and help to implement the SET-Plan.
Amendment 64 #
2011/0400(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The Euratom Programme will support the Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Initiative and its Platform, the Implementing Geological Disposal Technology Platform and the Multidisciplinary European Low Dose Initiative, launched under the Seventh Euratom Programme.
Amendment 96 #
2011/0400(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) contribute to the R&D agenda resulting from the recommendations listed in the conclusions of the Union stress- tests such as those related to seismic modelling or core melt simulation;
Amendment 97 #
2011/0400(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
Amendment 161 #
2011/0400(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 1 – point d a (new)
Annex II – part 1 – point d a (new)
Amendment 162 #
2011/0400(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 1 – point d b (new)
Annex II – part 1 – point d b (new)
(db) Support the long-term sustainability of nuclear fission through improvements in the field of reactor time extension or in the design of new reactor types. - Percentage of funded projects likely to have a demonstrable impact in the field of reactor time extension or in the design of new reactors types.
Amendment 131 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) These rules for the participation and dissemination should provide a coherent, comprehensive and transparent framework to ensure the most efficient implementation possible, taking into account the need for easy access by all participants, notably small and medium-sized enterprises, through simplified procedures. The financial assistance from the Union could be provided through different forms, but always with the aim of having the largest possible leverage effect.
Amendment 150 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) The Commission should take into consideration that the application of the co-financing principle may be harmful to those Member States whose public expenditure is subject to large restrictions. Their leading research centres, universities and undertakings should be supported at Union's level.
Amendment 167 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Rules governing the exploitation and dissemination of results should be laid down to ensure that the participants protect, exploit and disseminate those results as appropriate, in particular the possibility of additional exploitation, dissemination or licensing conditions in the European strategic interest, or where a predominant public interest exists.
Amendment 210 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) 'legal entity’ means undertakings, civil society organizations, research centres and universities, encompassing any natural person, or any legal person created under national law, Union law or international law, which has legal personality and which may, acting in its own name, exercise rights and be subject to obligations;
Amendment 254 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) at least threewo legal entities shall participate in an action;
Amendment 255 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) each of the threewo shall be established in a Member State or associated country;
Amendment 256 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) no two of the three maythey shall not be established in the same Member State or associated country;
Amendment 257 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) all three legal entitiesthey shall be independent of each other within the meaning of Article 7.
Amendment 279 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Where appropriate, proposals shall include a draft plan for the exploitation and dissemination of the resultsProposals shall examine whether responsible research and innovation dimensions as set out in article 14a of Regulation 2011/809 establishing Horizon 2020-The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020), are relevant and if they have to be taken into account.
Amendment 290 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Any proposal for research with the potential for further development into a novel medical technology (e.g. drugs, vaccines, medical diagnostics) shall include a draft plan specifying a strategy to guarantee the immediate and widest possible access to this technology, where lack of access to the technology would pose a threat to the protection of public health.
Amendment 477 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Costs enabling a better reconciliation of private and professional live, or that make the participation of women researchers during the project lifecycle easier, shall be eligible without any lowering of the total eligible costs.
Amendment 582 #
2011/0399(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the evaluation of Research and Innovation Programmes, carrying out comparative studies with those countries excelling in R&D among other means;
Amendment 91 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Competitiveness has been put under the spotlight of Union policy-making in recent years because of the market, policy and institutional failures that are undermining the competitiveness of Union enterprises, particularly SMEs, which, to be set up, still have to face excessive administrative burdens.
Amendment 117 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The Enterprise Europe Network has proven its added value for European SMEs as a one-stop-shop for business support by helping enterprises to improve their competitiveness and explore business opportunities in the Single Market and beyond. The streamlining of methodologies and working methods and provisions of a European dimension to business support services can only be achieved at Union level. In particular, the Network has helped SMEs to find cooperation or technology transfer partners, get advice on sources of financing, and on intellectual property and on eco-innovation and sustainable production. It has also obtained feedback on Union legislation and standards. Its unique expertise is particularly important in overcoming information asymmetries and alleviating transaction costs associated with cross-border transactions. Its cooperation with other market access initiatives at EU and national level is vital to improve European SMEs' internationalisation.
Amendment 147 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) As outlined in the Commission Communication of 30 June 2010, entitled ‘Europe, the world's No 1 tourist destination – a new political framework for tourism in Europe’, which was endorsed by the European Council Conclusions of October 2010, tourism is an important sector of the Union economy. Enterprises in this sector substantially contribute to the Union's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and job creation and have significant potential for the development of entrepreneurial activity, since it is run mainly by SMEs. The Lisbon Treaty acknowledges the importance of tourism and cultural heritage outlining the Union specific competences in this field which complement the actions of Member States. Heritage, through tourism, makes a substantial contribution to the economy. There is clear added value for the tourism initiative at Union level, especially in providing data and analysis, in developing transnational promotion strategies and in exchanging best practices and contributing to the sustainability of local resources and employment.
Amendment 149 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) As outlined in the Commission Communication of 30 June 2010, entitled ‘Europe, the world's No 1 tourist destination – a new political framework for tourism in Europe’, which was endorsed by the European Council Conclusions of October 2010, tourism is an important sector of the Union economy. Enterprises in this sector substantially contribute to the Union's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and job creation and have significant potential for the development of entrepreneurial activity, since it is run mainly by SMEs. The Lisbon Treaty acknowledges the importance of tourism outlining the Union specific competences in this field which complement the actions of Member States. There is clear added value for the tourism initiative at Union level, especially in providing data and analysis, in developing transnational promotion strategies and in exchanging best practices, which justifies further activity in this field.
Amendment 202 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) changes in administrative burden on both new and pre-existing SMEs,.
Amendment 221 #
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, access to the market and sustainability of Union enterprises including in the tourism sector;, the cultural heritage sector, the creative industries sector and arts and crafts.
Amendment 247 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) To support and to consolidate the development of a quality European industry and the creation of a "European label" as a symbol of excellency.
Amendment 250 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
(db) Fostering the inclusion of creative industries, design innovation, cultural heritage, traditional and qualified arts and crafts in the market in order to recognize them.
Amendment 331 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission may promote the creation of infrastructure networks for the recovery of arts and crafts, their skills and the traditional techniques that are related to cultural heritage and the luxury industry.
Amendment 337 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Commission may strengthen the education of possible entrepreneurs with Lifelong learning or Erasmus for All programmes in order to improve their technological capacity and enterprise management.
Amendment 439 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – General Objective – point 1 – To strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of the Union's enterprises including in the tourism sector
Annex I – General Objective – point 1 – To strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of the Union's enterprises including in the tourism sector
Amendment 442 #
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 – Developing SME policy
Annex I – Specific Objective: To improve framework conditions for the competitiveness and sustainability of EU enterprises, including in the tourism sector – Developing SME policy
Specific objective: To improve framework conditions for the sustainable competitiveness and sustainability of EU enterprises, in including in the tourism sectorparticular SMEs Result indicator Latest known result Medium term target (result) 2017 Developing SME policy Number of Member States using SME test Number of Member States using SME test: Number of Member States using SME test: test 15 MS 213 MS Increased EU-wide publicity of the Number of media publications/clippings in Number of media publications/clippings in European Enterprise Awards with media all Member States: 60 in 2010 all Member States: 80 media publications/clippings in all Member States Reduction of start-up time and complexity Reduction of start-up time: 7 working days Reduction of start-up time: 54 working days complexity for new enterprises
Amendment 444 #
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 – Tourism
Annex I – Specific Objective: To improve framework conditions for the competitiveness and sustainability of EU enterprises, including in the tourism sector – Tourism
Specific objective: To improve framework conditions for the competitiveness and sustainability of EU enterprises including in the tourism sector Result indicator Latest known result Medium term target (result) 2017 Tourism and cultural heritage Number of applications to funding Number of applications to funding (to all calls Number of applications to funding (to all calls for proposals) in total: around 75 per year for proposals) in total: more than 100 per year (average for 2011) Percentage of SMEs (and trend) in Up to date, no calls for proposals were directly 30% of calls for proposals directly addressed to applications for tourism-related funding addressed to SMEs SMEs opportunities including projects related with conservation and rebuilding and the spread of cultural heritage. Number of entities adopting European Up to date no entity adopting European Coverage of 50% of the evaluation schemes Tourism Quality Label Tourism Quality Label (action in elaboration) eligible to participate in the European Tourism Quality Label Number of destinations adopting the Number of European Destinations of 200 and more destinations adopting the sustainable tourism development models Excellence awarded in total 98 (on average 20 sustainable tourism development models promoted by the European Destinations per year – in 2007-10, in 2008-20, in 2009-22, promoted by the European Destinations of of Excellence in 2010-25, in 2011-21) Excellence (up to 30 per year).
Amendment 449 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Specific Objective: To improve access to markets inside the Union and globally – Enterprise Europe Network
Annex I – Specific Objective: To improve access to markets inside the Union and globally – Enterprise Europe Network
Specific objective: To improve access to markets inside the Union and globally Result indicator Latest known result Medium term target (result) 2017 Enterprise Europe Network Enterprise Europe Network Enterprise Europe Network Number of partnership agreements signed Partnership agreements signed: 1.950 (2010) Partnership agreements signed: 3.000/year Increased recognized Network brand and Increased recognized Network brand and brand Increased recognized Network brand and brand brand Culture (e.g. brand awareness Culture: not measured yet Culture: 30% of SMES reached among SME population) Clients satisfaction rate (% SMEs stating Clients satisfaction rate (% SMEs stating Clients satisfaction rate (% SMEs stating satisfaction, added-value of specific satisfaction, added-value of specific service): satisfaction, added-value of specific service): service) 78% >80≥85% Number of SMEs receiving support Number of SMEs receiving support services: Number of SMEs receiving support services services 435.000 (2010) 500.000/year Number of SMEs participating in Number of SMEs participating in brokerage Number of SMEs participating in brokerage brokerage events and company missions events and company missions: 45.000 (2010) events and company missions: 60.000/year
Amendment 450 #
2011/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Specific Objective: To improve access to markets inside the Union and globally – SME business support in markets outside the EU
Annex I – Specific Objective: To improve access to markets inside the Union and globally – SME business support in markets outside the EU
Specific objective: To improve access to markets inside the Union and globally Result indicator Latest known result Medium term target (result) 2017 SME business support in markets outside the EU Share (%) of SMEs involved in 13 % (2009) 1720 % (2017) international activities (exports, imports, FDI and other activities) outside the EU
Amendment 66 #
2011/0387(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex – part 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Annex – part 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
· Enhancing the impact of investments on education, research and innovation and testing new ways for innovation governance: The EIT acts as a catalyst, adding value to the existing research base, by accelerating the take-up and exploitation of technologies and research outcomes and by transferring research results to all the levels of education. Innovation activities contribute in turn to align and leverage research investments and to make education and training activities more responsive to business needs. To this end, the EIT has been equipped with a substantial degree of flexibility to test out new innovation models, allowing for true differentiation in the KICs' governance and funding models and quick adaptation to better cope with emerging opportunities.
Amendment 113 #
2011/0387(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex – part 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – paragraph 5 – point 6
Annex – part 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – paragraph 5 – point 6
· Urban mobility, smart and sustainable development.
Amendment 193 #
2011/0387(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Factsheet 3 – part 1 – paragraph 3
Annex – Factsheet 3 – part 1 – paragraph 3
The response to these challenges has been defined in Horizon 2020 as aiming ‘to provide better health, quality of life and general wellbeing for all by supporting research and innovation activities. These activities will focus on the maintenance and promotion of health throughout our lifetimes, and on disease prevention; on improving our ability to cure, treat and manage disease and disability; supporting active ageing; and on contributing to the achievement of a sustainable and efficient care sector.’ In addition, special importance should be given to local services and to the adaptation of cities and their facilities for an ageing population.
Amendment 194 #
2011/0387(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Factsheet 3 – part 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Annex – Factsheet 3 – part 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Ageing population should be the objective of many projects and policies such as the development and improvement of local services and urban adaptation.
Amendment 214 #
2011/0387(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Factsheet 6 – title
Annex – Factsheet 6 – title
Urban Mobility, smart and sustainable development.
Amendment 215 #
2011/0387(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 1 – paragraph 1
Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 1 – paragraph 1
The theme of smart, green and integrated transport has been identified as one of the major societal challenges which will be addressed within the framework of Horizon 2020. The 2011 Transport White Paper further reinforces the importance of taking action in this domain during the next decade. Urban mobility is a particularly challenging task. It should be addressed through a truly integrated and holistic approach, taking explicitly into account the interaction with the other topics in a spatial context. It addresses a number of topics such as transport (including new mobility concepts, transport organisation, logistics, transport systems safety and security), environmental issues (reduction of greenhouse gases, air pollution and noise) urban planning, urban and natural landscape (new concepts for bringing work and living closer together), cultural heritage and has an important impact both at the economic and social levels (new business creation, employment, social inclusion, housing and location strategies). The overarching aim is to improve the quality of life of European citizens who – in increasing numbers – live in large urban conglomerations where much of Europe's economic performance is generated.13
Amendment 216 #
2011/0387(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Since cities and urban mobility are within a complex system made of different variables, this KIC must integrate with territory, demography, social inclusion, economic dynamics, trade and with the adaptation , restoration and preservation of built resources and historical resources. The knowledge triangle will be coherent only if this is respected.
Amendment 217 #
2011/0387(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 2 – paragraph 1
Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 2 – paragraph 1
The key objective of a KIC on urban mobility and smart and sustainable development will be to ensure a greener, more inclusive, safer and smarter urban mobility system.
Amendment 218 #
2011/0387(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 2 – paragraph 2
Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 2 – paragraph 2
As already outlined above, the theme is highly relevant from a societal and public policy point of view. It also is highly relevant from a socio-economic perspective since it involves important economic sectors in GDP and employment terms, such as the automotive or the construction sectors. Urban mobility is, in addition, linked with environmental protection strategies and fully embedded in policies of social inclusion, location, housing and, urban design and revitalization of historical centres.
Amendment 219 #
2011/0387(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 2 – paragraph 3
Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 2 – paragraph 3
A KIC on urban mobility and smart and sustainable development is both in line with the priorities defined in Horizon 2020 and with Europe 2020 strategy objectives of achieving a smarter, more sustainable, low carbon and inclusive urban development. A KIC in this thematic area could contribute to each of Europe 2020 strategy objectives by, for example, the promotion of eco-efficient solutions, intelligent ICT schemes for traffic management, and provision of more efficient and affordable transport services.
Amendment 220 #
2011/0387(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 2 – paragraph 3
Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 2 – paragraph 3
A KIC on urban mobility and smart and sustainable development is both in line with the priorities defined in Horizon 2020 and with Europe 2020 strategy objectives of achieving a smarter, more sustainable, low carbon and inclusive urban development. A KIC in this thematic area could contribute to each of Europe 2020 strategy objectives by, for example, the promotion of eco-efficient solutions, intelligent ICT schemes for traffic management, and provision of more efficient and affordable transport services.
Amendment 221 #
2011/0387(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 2 – paragraph 4
Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 2 – paragraph 4
Amendment 222 #
2011/0387(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 2 – paragraph 5
Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 2 – paragraph 5
A KIC on urban mobility and smart and sustainable development draws on a solid technological and industrial base and offers a potential for new products and services, in particular in the fields of sustainable planning and eco-industries.
Amendment 223 #
2011/0387(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 2 – paragraph 8
Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 2 – paragraph 8
The KIC on Urban Mobility and smart and Sustainable Development will focus on those activities of the innovation triangle which can benefit from additional EU support specifically via the EIT. All the accessibility and mobility projects need to take into account the territory dimension, the economic dynamics, the demographic and population impact, the preservation of the urban landscape and the capacity of attraction of economic and cultural resources. In reality, the major added value of a KIC in this area will be its role in integrating the three strands of the knowledge triangle and in bringing systemic change in the way the innovation players work together. Likewise, KIC focus on people-driven innovation, which puts students, researchers and entrepreneurs at the heart of KIC efforts, will be fundamental to address the challenges outlined above. Consequently, there will be a strong emphasis on education/training, entrepreneurship and deployment of results, e.g. developing skills and knowledge of urban transport professionals in local and regional administrations (life- long learning / staff exchange programmes / professional training), proposing specific higher education programmes in Urban Mobility (summer schools/exchange schemes), taking innovative transport concepts successfully to the market (support for spin-offs and start-ups from universities and research institutions, etc.). Moreover, the concept of co-location could be strengthened within a KIC focussing on this theme, since naturally this thematic area has a strong local and regional dimension.
Amendment 36 #
2011/0371(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The need to give continuity to the European education policy and the success of the former programmes: "Life Long Learning", "Youth in Action", "Leonardo da Vinci", "Comenius" , "Erasmus" , "Grundtvig" demand to maintain the reference names of the programmes.
Amendment 55 #
2011/0371(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) Increase in the number of people over the age of 35 involved in lifelong learning.
Amendment 56 #
2011/0371(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) Making "lifelong learning" a reality for all.
Amendment 58 #
2011/0371(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – point a – indent 1 – sub indent 2
Article 5 – point a – indent 1 – sub indent 2
– % of young participants declaring being better prepared to participate in entrepreneurship, social andor political life
Amendment 59 #
2011/0371(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – point c – introductory part
Article 5 – point c – introductory part
(c) To promote the emergence of a European lifelong learning area, trigger policy reforms at national level, support the modernisation of education and training systems, including informal and non- formal learning and skills training, and support European cooperation in the youth field, notably through enhanced policy cooperation, better use of recognition and transparency tools and the dissemination of good practices;
Amendment 61 #
2011/0371(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – point d a (new)
(da) To enhance the training for the recovery of the old and new skills required for the competitiveness of the European industry.
Amendment 64 #
2011/0371(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) Learning mobility of individuals, including through apprenticeships;
Amendment 70 #
2011/0371(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. This action will support mobility for life long learning education and training in order to spread all the skills and crafts.
Amendment 71 #
2011/0371(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) transnational strategic partnerships between organisations involved in education, training, skills development and/or youth activities or other relevant sectors developing and implementing joint initiatives and promoting exchanges of experience and know-how;
Amendment 74 #
2011/0371(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) nets and alliances for the training in arts and crafts, and the skills for cultural heritage preservation activities.
Amendment 75 #
2011/0371(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Amendment 77 #
2011/0371(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the policy dialogue with relevant European stakeholders in the area of education, training and youth and culture;
Amendment 79 #
2011/0371(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – title
Article 10 – title
European education and Jean Monnet activities
Amendment 80 #
2011/0371(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – point c – point ii a (new)
Article 10 – point c – point ii a (new)
(iia) the European Institute of Public Administration, Maastricht;
Amendment 81 #
2011/0371(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – point c – point ii b (new)
Article 10 – point c – point ii b (new)
(iib) the Academy of European Law, Trier;
Amendment 82 #
2011/0371(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – point c – point ii c (new)
Article 10 – point c – point ii c (new)
(iic) the European Agency for Development in Special Needs Education, Middelfart;
Amendment 83 #
2011/0371(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – point c – point ii d (new)
Article 10 – point c – point ii d (new)
(iid) the International Centre for European Training (CIFE), Nice;
Amendment 85 #
2011/0371(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – point c a (new)
Article 11 – point c a (new)
(ca) Support sport activity and training relating to healthy and active ageing society.
Amendment 92 #
2011/0371(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – indent 4 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – indent 4 a (new)
– "Erasmus Life Long Learning" associated with the European industries and SMEs.
Amendment 67 #
2011/0370(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) promoting projects which will implement cross-media and multiplatform development both technically and creatively;
Amendment 68 #
2011/0370(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) supporting pilot project development as well as its promotion and staging.
Amendment 69 #
2011/0370(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – point j a (new)
Article 12 – point j a (new)
(ja) bearing in mind the multifaceted aspects of the creative industries, policies should be fostered enforcing innovation at both technical and creative levels.
Amendment 115 #
2011/0339(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 4 a (new)
Article 3 – point 4 a (new)
4a. Review medical protocols to include streamlining and sustainability criteria with a view to reducing costs and improving quality of life.
Amendment 128 #
2011/0339(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – indent 1.7 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – indent 1.7 a (new)
- 1.7a. Take action to combat medical malpractice, especially in homes for the elderly.
Amendment 161 #
2011/0339(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – indent 4.1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – indent 4.1 a (new)
- 4.1a. Conduct studies and make proposals on how to facilitate the cross- border treatment of patients, with a view to drawing up a common inventory of healthcare services for all Member States and protocols for the chronically ill.
Amendment 162 #
2011/0339(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – indent 4.3 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – indent 4.3 a (new)
- 4.3a. Launch pilot programmes to encourage the involvement of non- medical healthcare professionals in the follow-up treatment of long-term patients, thereby increasing the care options open to them.
Amendment 192 #
2011/0339(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.5 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.5 a (new)
1.5a. Develop digital networks, programmes and content for the elderly providing information and details of specific programmes on sport, nutrition and how to use the Internet.
Amendment 55 #
2011/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – section 1 – point 2 – point f
Annex – section 1 – point 2 – point f
(f) Access to digital resources of European heritage: This refers to the core service platform based on the current Europeana portal. The platform will provide a singles the central access point to Europeana cultural heritage content at item level, a set of interface specifications to interact with the infrastructure (search for data, download data), support for the metadata adaptation and ingestion of new content, as well as information on conditions for reuse of the content accessible through the infrastructure.
Amendment 878 #
2011/0294(COD)
add the following multimodal platforms to the comprehensive network: – Pontevedra – Zalia – Torrelavega – Júndiz – Monzón – El Vallés – El Prat – El Gorguel – Ciudad Real – Albacete – San Roque – Mérida – Ponferrada/El Bierzo – Castellón – Alicante – Benavente – Zamora – Miranda de Ebro – Burgos – Palencia – Área Central – Aranda de Duero – Soria – Arévalo – Ávila – Segovia
Amendment 888 #
2011/0294(COD)
add the following airports to the comprehensive network: – Murcia/Corvera – Lleida – Huesca/Pirineos – Logroño – Albacete – Córdoba
Amendment 891 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Volume 17/33
Annex I – Volume 17/33
add the following rail passenger transport sections to the core network: – Madrid – Toledo – Madrid – Alcázar – Albacete – Murcia – Almería – Málaga – Algeciras (along the coast) – Avilés – Oviedo – Bilbao – Santander – Oviedo – El Ferrol – A Coruña – Castejón – Logroño – Miranda – Mora – Alcázar – Linares – Moreda/Jaén/Córdoba – Ourense – Vigo (via Cercedo) – Ourense – Monforte – Lugo – A Coruña – Palencia – Santander – Segovia – Ávila – Sevilla – Cádiz – Sevilla – Huelva – Portuguese border – Valencia – Alicante (along the coast) – Motilla – Albacete – La Encina – Santiago – Vigo – Portuguese border – Granada – Motril – Antequera – Málaga – Madrid – Ávila – Salamanca – León – Monforte – Torralba – Soria – Castejón – Plasencia – León – Gijón
Amendment 892 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Volume 17/33
Annex I – Volume 17/33
add the following rail passenger transport sections to the comprehensive network: – Almendricos – Águilas – Barcelona – Massanet – Barcelona – Puigcerdá – Játiva – Alcoy – Lleida – Manresa – Barcelona – Los Rosales – Zafra – Madrid – Burgos – Villalba – Segovia
Amendment 894 #
2011/0294(COD)
add the following high-quality road sections to the comprehensive network: – Valladolid – Aranda de Duero – Soria – Ourense – Santiago – Ourense – Guntín – Ponferrada – Ourense – Monforte – Chantada – Astorga – León – Burgos – Burgos – Logroño – Pamplona – Ávila – Salamanca – León – Valladolid – Segovia – Valladolid – Ávila – Maqueda – Toledo – Ocaña – Tarancón – Cuenca – Teruel – Alfajarín – Fraga -Catalayud – Daroca – Alcolea del Pinar – Monreal del Campo – Badajoz – Zafra – Córdoba – Baena – Granada – Huelva – Jabugo – Zafra – Estepa – Lucena – Baena – Jaén – Úbeda – Blanca – Avarán – La Font de la Figuera – Alicante – Alcoy – Játiva – Elche – Cartagena – Vera – Figueras – Puigcerdá – Ávila – Villacastín – San Rafael – Segovia
Amendment 30 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(2a) 'Smart Specialization' means the concept for the development of the R&D and innovation policy of the European Union. The objective of smart specialization is to promote efficient and effective use of public investment using synergies among countries and regions and strengthening their innovation capacity. The smart specialization strategy is made of a multi-annual strategy program whose goal is to develop a functional national or regional research innovation system.
Amendment 42 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
(1a) supporting programmes and networks to develop innovation projects and the training of technicians and researchers in order to make the cooperation for excellency and the mobility of researchers and technicians easier.
Amendment 43 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
(1b) stimulating transregional programmes for cooperation in Research and Innovation, including training and transfer of knowledge.
Amendment 47 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
(6a) protecting and supporting historical and cultural heritage as an important element of the environment and the cities;
Amendment 48 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
(11a) supporting the creation and functioning of management instruments for the organization and implementation of the smart specialization in the regions.
Amendment 49 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the key territorial challenges for urban, rural, coastal, fisheries and fhisheriestoric and cultural heritage areas, as well as for areas with particular territorial features referred to in Articles 174 and 349 of the Treaty, to be addressed by the CSF Funds;
Amendment 71 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall support the creation and functioning of managing instruments for the organization and implementation of the smart specialization in the regions.
Amendment 72 #
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 public in order to increase transparency.
Amendment 79 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The actions supported by the Funds shall contribute to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and to a strategy of improvement of Smart Specialization in the regions.
Amendment 80 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 81 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) ‘Smart Specialization’ of the regions shall be supported by all the funds.
Amendment 1923 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.4 – Paragraph 1.4.3a (new)
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.4 – Paragraph 1.4.3a (new)
1.4.3a. Housing adaptation to fulfil Europe2020 objectives, in particular in disadvantaged districts and in historical centres.
Amendment 1960 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.2 – Paragraph -2.2.2 a (new)
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.2 – Paragraph -2.2.2 a (new)
Amendment 1961 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.2 – Paragraph 2.2.2 a (new)
Annex -I (new) – Part 2 – Section 2.2 – Paragraph 2.2.2 a (new)
2.2.2a. "Research infrastructures are facilities, resources, organisational systems and services that are used by the research communities to conduct research and innovation in their fields. Where relevant, they may be used beyond research, e.g. for education or public services. This includes: major scientific equipment (or sets of instruments); knowledge-based resources such as collections, archives or scientific data; e- infrastructures, such as data, computing and software systems, communication networks and systems to promote openness and digital trust; any other infrastructure of a unique nature essential to achieve excellence in research and innovation."
Amendment 13 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Within the framework of integral sustainable urban development, it is considered necessary to support integrated actions to tackle the economic, environmental, climate and social challenges affecting urban areas, to adapt cities to the challenges of climate change, and to define a procedure to establish the list of cities covered by such actions and the financial allocation set aside for such actions.
Amendment 14 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to identify or test new solutions to issues relating to sustainable urban development which are of relevance at Union level, the ERDF should support innovative actions in the field of integral sustainable urban development.
Amendment 18 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point ii
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point ii
(ii) support for and services to enhance innovation in enterprises, in particular SMEs; and commercial and economic activities in the city centres.
Amendment 19 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point iii
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point iii
(iii) support to public or private organisations that perform research and innovation bodies and investment in technology and applied research in enterprises;
Amendment 44 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Within the framework of integral sustainable urban development, it is considered necessary to support integrated actions to tackle the economic, environmental, climate and social challenges affecting urban areas, to adapt cities to the challenges of climate change, and to define a procedure to establish the list of cities covered by such actions and the financial allocation set aside for such actions.
Amendment 48 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to identify or test new solutions to issues relating to sustainable urban development which are of relevance at Union level, the ERDF should support innovative actions in the field of integral sustainable urban development.
Amendment 49 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Stresses the importance of maintaining the economic activity in urban centres.
Amendment 57 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point ii
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point ii
(ii) support for and services to enhance innovation in enterprises, in particular SMEs and commercial activity in the city centres;
Amendment 59 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point iii
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point iii
(iii) support to public or private organisations that perform research and innovation bodies and investment in technology and applied research in enterprises;
Amendment 62 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point iv a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point iv a (new)
(iva) To support public and private organisations in the improvement of health systems.
Amendment 63 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) tTechnical assistance in all levels of administrations and management bodies dealing with innovation.
Amendment 64 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – point 11 a (new)
Article 5 – point 11 a (new)
(11a) maintaining the economic activity in urban centres.
Amendment 65 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
A specific indicator shall be introduced in the education and training field.
Amendment 66 #
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 300 cities, with a maximum number of 20 per Member State. This number of cities shall also include medium and smaller sized cities. Cities shall be selected based on the following criteria:
Amendment 67 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
For the selection, Member States shall demand cities to include an integral strategy in the concrete projects which will take into account the added value of natural and historical resources and its impact on production and on employment.
Amendment 68 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 b (new)
The rehabilitation of historic cities ensembles for the adaptation to the flagships of Europe 2020, accessibility, ICT, energy and the needs of disabled people shall be taken into account in the selection of the cities.
Amendment 69 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 c (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 c (new)
The recovery of cities and houses after catastrophes shall be also taken into account as selection criteria.
Amendment 75 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – introductory part
(1) strengthening research, technological development and innovation:, innovation and the improvement of training in European education centres.
Amendment 77 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
(a) enhancing research and, innovation infrastructure (R&I), investments in technology and capacities to develop R&I excellence and promoting centres of competence, in particular those of European interest;
Amendment 80 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
(c) supporting technological and applied research, pilot lines, human resources, early product validation actions, advanced manufacturing capabilities and first production in Key Enabling Technologies and diffusion of general purpose technologies;
Amendment 96 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point e
(e) promoting low-carbon strategies for urban areas; and the adaptation of these to reduce carbon emissions.
Amendment 114 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Stresses the need to have a specific indicator in the education and training field.
Amendment 121 #
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 300 cities, with a maximum number of 20 per Member State. This number of cities shall also include medium and smaller sized cities. Cities shall be selected based on the following criteria:
Amendment 123 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) For the selection, Member State shall demand cities to include an integral strategy in the concrete projects which will take into account the added value of natural and historical resources and its impact on production and on employment.
Amendment 124 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b b (new)
(bb) Urges the rehabilitation of historic cities ensembles for the adaptation to the flagships of Europe2020, accessibility, ICT, energy and the needs of disabled people to be other criterias that will be taken into account in the selection of the cities.
Amendment 125 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b c (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b c (new)
(bc) Stressed the need to include the recovery of cities and houses after catastrophes to be also taken into account as a selection criteria.
Amendment 10 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) Technical assistance to develop capacity building in urban management.
Amendment 13 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
(cb) Technical assistance to achieve the goals of Europe 20/20 and smart 'specialities'.
Amendment 17 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) promoting the production and distribution of renewable energy sources; and of information technology.
Amendment 20 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) supporting energy efficiency and renewable energy use in public and private infrastructures;.
Amendment 21 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) technical assistance to develop capacity building in urban management.
Amendment 22 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) technical assistance to achieve the goals of Europe 2020 and smart specialisations.
Amendment 22 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v
(v) promoting low-carbon and energy efficiency strategies for urban areas;, that will help to adapt cities to the challenges of climate change.
Amendment 24 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i a (new)
(ia) promoting the renewal of water infrastructure in order to reach a higher level of resource efficiency, in historic cities in particular, where important amounts of water are lost during the distribution.
Amendment 25 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii a (new)
(iia) promoting innovation in the water sector and the installation of new technology for the control of underground water resources.
Amendment 27 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
(iv) improving the urban environment, including regeneration of brownfield sites and, reduction of air pollution, and measures aimed at the protection and preservation of historical and cultural heritage.
Amendment 30 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) promoting the production and distribution of renewable energy sources and of information technology;
Amendment 31 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) supporting energy efficiency and renewable energy use in public and private infrastructures;
Amendment 41 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i a (new)
(ia) promoting the renewal of water infrastructure in order to reach a higher level of resource efficiency, in historic cities in particular, where important amounts of water are lost during its distribution.
Amendment 42 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii a (new)
(iia) promoting innovation in the water sector and the installation of new technology for the control of underground water resources.
Amendment 48 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
(iv) improving the urban environment, including regeneration of brownfield sites and reduction of air pollution, creation of green spaces, reduction of air pollution and adopting measures aimed at protecting and preserving historical and cultural heritage.
Amendment 27 #
2011/0270(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission may make use of the appropriations referred to paragraph 1 to finance technical and/or administrative assistance, in particular relating to auditing, outsourcing of translation, meetings of experts, and information and communication activities for the mutual benefit of the Commission and the beneficiaries, thereby ensuring that the control of spending is strengthened.
Amendment 28 #
2011/0270(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) EIndependent evaluations and impact assessments;
Amendment 30 #
2011/0270(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) Important Council Presidency events, conferences and seminars duly justified;
Amendment 31 #
2011/0270(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) Organisation of working groups of national officials to monitor the proper implementation of Union law;
Amendment 33 #
2011/0270(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall ensure that activities carried out under the Programme are consistent with, and complementary to other Union action, in particular under the European Social Fund (ESF) and in such areas as social dialogue, justice and fundamental rights, education, vocational training and youth policy, research and innovation, entrepreneurship, health, enlargement and external relations, and general economic policy as well as the needs of the internal market, thereby strengthening its good functioning.
Amendment 34 #
2011/0270(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13
Article 13
With a view to regular monitoring of the Programme and making any adjustments needed to its policy and funding priorities, the Commission shall draw up bieanniual monitoring reports and send them to the European Parliament and the Council. Such reports shall cover the Programme's results and the extent to which gender equality and anti-discrimination considerations, including accessibility issues, have been addressed through its activities. The report shall be published and made available for the public in the interests of better transparency.
Amendment 35 #
2011/0270(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. A mid-term evaluation of the Programme shall be carried out by the end of 2017 to measure progress made in meeting its objectives, to determine whether its resources have been used efficiently and to assess its Union added value. The report shall be forwarded after that evaluation to the European Parliament and to the Council. The report shall be published and made available for the public in the interests of better transparency.
Amendment 37 #
2011/0270(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. Two 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. The report shall be published and made available for the public in the interests of better transparency.
Amendment 38 #
2011/0270(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. Two years after the expiry of the Programme at the latest, the Commission shall carry out an independent 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.
Amendment 39 #
2011/0270(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – point b
Article 15 – point b
(b) Facilitate effective and inclusive information-sharing, mutual learning and dialogue on Union employment and social policy and working conditions legislation at Union, national and international level in order to assist the Member States and the other participating countries in developing their policies and in properly implementing Union law;
Amendment 43 #
2011/0270(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the annual work plans, including the criteria for the selection of beneficiaries following calls for proposals. The criteria for the selection of beneficiaries should take into account the needs of the internal market.
Amendment 45 #
2011/0270(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. To reach out to the final beneficiaries and create competitive, viable micro- enterprises, public and private bodies that carry out activities as referred to in paragraph 1(a) shall cooperate closely with organisations representing the interests of the final beneficiaries of microcredit and with organisations, in particular those supported by the ESF, which provide mentoring and training programmes to such final beneficiaries. The training programmes should take into account the needs of the internal market.
Amendment 47 #
2011/0270(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. The information provided in these annual implementation reports shall feed into the bieanniual monitoring reports provided for in Article 13. Such monitoring reports shall include the annual reports provided for in Article 8(2) of Decision No 283/2010/EU.
Amendment 69 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall submit all existing and provisionally applied intergovernmental agreements between them and third countries in their entirety, including their annexes and other texts they refer to explicitly and all amendments thereto to the Commission at the latest three months after the entry into force of this Decision. The Commission shall make the received documents accessible in electronic form to all other Member State, with the exception of confidential parts identified according to Article 7, accessible in electronic form to all other Member States. In the event of incompatibility of the submitted intergovernmental agreements with Union law, the Commission shall launch infringement proceedings. Existing or provisionally applied intergovernmental agreements which have already been communicated in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 994/2010 to the Commission at the date of entry into force of this Decision, which are fulfilling the requirements of this paragraph, shall be considered as communicated for the purposes of this Decision.
Amendment 79 #
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. 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 theMember State concerned shall keep the Commission informed regularly of the ongoing negotiations.
Amendment 87 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall submit already negotiated but not yet signed intergovernmental agreements, including annexes thereto and other texts to which they refer explicitly, to the Commission after closure of the negotiations.
Amendment 96 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
When a Member State informs the Commission pursuant to Article 3(2) of its intention to enter into negotiations in order to amend an existing intergovernmental agreement or to conclude a new intergovernmental agreement, the Member State mayCommission, on its own initiative or on request of the assistance of the Commission in the negotiations with the third countryMember State, may participate as an observer in the negotiations with the third country and provide legal advice on how to reach an intergovernmental agreement in full compliance with Union law.
Amendment 102 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Amendment 109 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Where the Commission identifies incompatibility between the negotiated agreement and Union law, the Member State should eliminate the incompatibility identified. If the Member State signs the agreement without having eliminated the incompatibility, the Commission may launch infringements proceedings.
Amendment 22 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) Article 191 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union lays down that Union policy on the environment shall aim at a high level of protection taking into account the diversity of situations in the various regions of the Union.
Amendment 25 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Acidification occurs in SECAs designated by the IMO, where ecosystems are damaged if critical loads are exceeded and which must be protected owing to their particular vulnerability. European Union legislation therefore needs to be aligned with IMO decisions, and limit values for sulphur content should be more stringent in SECAs.
Amendment 28 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 b (new)
Recital 3 b (new)
(3b) Unilaterally extending SECA requirements to other sea areas in the European Union (Atlantic, Mediterranean and Black Sea), in which a significant proportion of maritime traffic is international, would have major economic repercussions and lead to 'sulphur leakage' without achieving any substantial environmental improvements. Involving third countries bordering on these sea areas in order to reduce the sulphur content of marine fuels can be achieved only through the IMO.
Amendment 30 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 c (new)
Recital 3 c (new)
(3c) Damage to human health as a consequence of air pollution in ports and nearby towns and cities should be remedied by using fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.10% by mass for docking and departure manoeuvres.
Amendment 47 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Passenger ships operate mostly in ports or close to coastal areas and their impacts on human health and the environment are significant. Those ships are currently required to use marine fuel with the same maximum sulphur content as is applicable in SECAs (1.5%). Given that the MARPOL Convention establishes less stricter sulphur standards will apply in SECAs, it is justified by thein areas other than SECAs and there is a need to improve air quality around ports and coasts in the non- SECA territories that the same standards apply to passenger ships. However, the introduction of a new SECA, it is justified to apply new standard fors to passenger ships would be delayed by 5 years in order to avoid potential problems with fuel availabilityfrom 1 January 2020.
Amendment 89 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to determine the date of the application of 0.50% sulphur limit, to designate new SECAs, to approve new alternative abatement methods and to establish the appropriate conditions for their use, to ensure appropriate monitoring of sulphur content of fuels and the harmonized content and the format of Member States' reports and to adapt the provisions of the Directive to scientific and technical progress, 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 in respect of specification of the date from which the maximum sulphur content of fuel of 0.50% by mass should apply in the Union, designation of new SECAs on the basis ofin conformity with the decision of the IMO, approval of new emission abatement methods not covered by Council Directive 96/98/EC and establishment, supplementation or amendment of conditions for their use, the specification of the means of sampling and emission monitoring and the content and the format of the report and the amendment of Article 2, points 1, 2, 3, 3a, 3b and 4 or Article 6 paragraph 1(a) and 2 in the light of scientific and technical progress and, where relevant, the instruments of the IMO. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 102 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 3 a
Article 3 a
Member States shall ensure that marine fuels are not used or placed on the market within their territory if their sulphur content exceeds 3.5 % by mass, except for fuels intended for supply to ships using the emission abatement methods referred to in Article 4c.
Amendment 130 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point c
Article 1 – point 6 – point c
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 2
Article 4 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9a of this Directive concerning the date from which the sulphur standard laid down in point (b) of this paragraph applies. Based onThis date shall be 1 January 2020 or 1 January 2025, in conformity with the assessment by the IMO of the availability of marine fuel to comply with the maximum sulphur content of fuel of 0.50% by mass, referred to and its corresponding decision, as laid down in Regulations 14(8) and 14(10) of Annex VI of MARPOL, this date shall be 1 January 2020 or 1 January 2025.
Amendment 135 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point d
Article 1 – point 6 – point d
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 2
Article 4 a – paragraph 2
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9a of this Directive concerning the designation of sea areas as SOx Emission Control Areas on the basis ofin conformity with the decissignation ofby the IMO in accordance with Regulation 14(3)(2) of Annex VI to MARPOL.
Amendment 144 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point e
Article 1 – point 6 – point e
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 4 – point d
Article 4 a – paragraph 4 – point d
(d) 0.10 50% as from 1 January 2020.
Amendment 163 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 c – paragraph 1
Article 4 c – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall allow the use of emission abatement methods by ships of all flags in their ports, territorial seas, exclusive economic zones and pollution control zones, as an alternative to using marine fuels that meet the requirements of Articles 3a, 4a and 4b, subject to the provisions of paragraphs 2 and 3.
Amendment 200 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13
Article 1 – point 13
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 9 a – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 a – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The delegation of powers referred to in Article 4a(1a) and (2) shall be restricted to the incorporation into this Directive of decisions taken by the IMO.
Amendment 40 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 33 a (new)
Recital 33 a (new)
(33a) The Commission and the Member States should seek to establish research schemes to come up with technology for use in historic buildings, covering all aspects connected with the use of renewable energy, the installation of smart meters and other technologies that would need to be installed in such buildings. The Commission and the Member States should also undertake to disseminate the findings of research that has already been carried out.
Amendment 41 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 33 b (new)
Recital 33 b (new)
(33b) Given the special characteristics of historic buildings, research would need to be carried out into the different energy consumption profile involved, taking into account the insulation qualities of traditional architecture, the way in which it is adapted to its environment and the good practices employed in the past with regard to the use and function of such buildings.
Amendment 56 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Buildings of special architectural, historical or cultural merit shall be exempted from the minimum requirements set by this Directive due to their particular technical and aesthetic characteristics. Therefore Member States should be free to decide on a case by case basis, in consultation with representative experts of cultural heritage in each country, when a specific building of such a nature would require this exemption.
Amendment 162 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) “The Commission’s Communication on “Energy infrastructure priorities for 2020 and beyond – A Blueprint for an integrated European energy network” underlines the need to adapt EU power capacity to the multitude of applications and technologies relying on electricity as an energy source as well as to maintain the system's security. Demand side resources, applications and technologies have the potential to lead to massive carbon reductions and address the integration of renewable energy into energy networks. Member States shall therefore encourage participation of demand side resources, applications and technologies, such as demand response, into energy markets.”
Amendment 182 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. The Member States shall ensure that, where historic buildings are concerned, public funding provided for window renewal schemes may also be used for roof insulation.
Amendment 201 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) The problems encountered in implementing consumption audits need to be borne in mind, as the municipalities signatory to the Covenant of Mayors are coming up against significant barriers in accessing energy use data disaggregated according to the categories proposed by the European Commission in the Covenant of Mayors.
Amendment 229 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) These audits should be carried out in an independently and in a cost-effective manner. Theis requirement for independence allows the audits to be carried out by in-house experts or energy services providers, provided that these are qualified or accredited, that they are not directly engaged in the activity audited, and that the Member State has put in place a scheme to assure and check their quality and to impose sanctions if needed.
Amendment 256 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) High-efficiency cogeneration (CHP) and district heating and cooling has significant potential for saving primary energy which is largely untapped in the Union. Member States should draw up national plans to develop high-efficiency CHP and district heating and cooling which assesses the socio-economic costs. These plans should cover a sufficiently long period to provide investors with information concerning national development plans and contribute to a stable and supportive investment environment. New electricity generation installations and existing installations which are substantially refurbished or whose permit or licence is updated should be equipped with high-efficient CHP units to recover waste heat stemming from the production of electricity. This waste heat could then be transported where it is needed through district heating networks. To this end, Member States should adopt authorisation criteria to ensure the location of installations in sites close to heat demand points. Member States should however be able to lay down conditions for exemption from these obligations where certain conditions are met.
Amendment 282 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) Energy performance contracting (EPC) comprises a wide variety of mechanisms which open up opportunities to deploy more energy-efficient technologies and solutions. It is necessary to continue developing the market for energy services to ensure the availability of both the demand for and the supply of energy services in an open and transparent manner. Transparency, for example by means of lists of energy services providers, can contribute to this. Model contracts and guidelines, in particular for energy performance contracting, can also help stimulate demand. As in other forms of third-party financing arrangements, in an energy performance contract the beneficiary of the energy service avoids investment costs by using part of the financial value of energy savings to repay the investment fully or partially, carried out by a third party. The market of energy performance contracting shall not be discriminatory to any energy services providers.
Amendment 290 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 34
Recital 34
Amendment 329 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Buildings of special architectural, historical or cultural merit may be exempted from the minimum requirements set by the Directive, due to its particular technical and aesthetic characteristics. Therefore Member States should establish a specific system, in consultation with representatives experts of cultural heritage in each country, when a specific building of such a nature would require this exemption.
Amendment 354 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 c (new)
Amendment 357 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
3. 'energy service' means the physical benefit, utility or good derived from a combination of energy with energy management system and/or energy efficient technology or with action, which may include the operations, maintenance and control necessary to deliver the service, which is delivered on the basis of a contract and in normal circumstances has proven to result in verifiable and measurable or estimable energy efficiency improvement or primary energy savings;
Amendment 389 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
11 a. ‘demand response’ programs make possible for energy consumers to temporarily reduce their demand for electricity in response to supply conditions. Demand response allows collaboration between energy provider and energy user to incentivate reduction of energy demand at times of peak load, or in response to curtailment requests increasing efficiency of the energy value chain;
Amendment 507 #
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 heated and/or cooled 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 heated and/or cooled floor area of buildings with a total usefulheated and/or cooled floor area over 250 m2 owned by the 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/EU.
Amendment 536 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Where a public body already has an energy efficiency strategy in place for its buildings based on another parameter, such as savings per heated and/or cooled square meter, and where this strategy is expected to yield energy savings equivalent or higher than the savings expected from meeting the renovation target, Member States shall allow the public body to continue following its existing strategy.
Amendment 537 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Amendment 552 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Member States 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 twofour previous or following years.
Amendment 597 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Member States shall encourage pPublic bodies toshall:
Amendment 604 #
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 and specific actions, with a view to continuously improving the body's energy efficiency;
Amendment 614 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
Amendment 767 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 6 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 6 – point c
(c) current information on final customers' consumption in both the public and private sector, including, where applicable, load profiles, customer segmentation in line with the categories specified in the Commission's cooperation programmes with local authorities and geographical location of customers, while preserving the integrity and confidentiality of private or commercially sensitive information in compliance with applicable European Union legislation.
Amendment 915 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that, where technically feasible and cost-effective for the investor, including consideration of maintenance, management and replacement costs, final customers for electricity, natural gas, district or other central heating or cooling and district- or other central-supplied domestic hot water are provided with individual meters that accurately measure and allow to make available their actual energy consumption and provide information on actual time of use, in accordance with Annex VI.
Amendment 975 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
In case of heating and cooling, where a building is supplied from a district heating network, a heat meter shall be installed at the building entry. In multi-apartment buildings, individual heat consumption metermetering devices shall also be installed to measure the consumption of heat or cooling for each apartment. Where the use of individual heat consumption meters is not technically feasible, individual heat cost allocators, in accordance with the specifications in Annex VI(1.2), shall be used for measuring heat consumption at each radiator.
Amendment 1017 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Information from metering and billing of individual consumption of energy as well as the other information mentioned in paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and Annex VI shall be provided to final customers free of charge.
Amendment 1024 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Commission and the Member States shall seek to establish research schemes to come up with technology for use in historic and cultural buildings, covering all aspects connected with the use of renewable energy, the installation of smart meters and other energy saving or generation technologies that would need to be installed in such buildings. The Commission and the Member States shall also undertake to disseminate the findings of research that has already been carried out.
Amendment 1028 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Given the special characteristics of historic and cultural buildings, research would need to be carried out into the different energy consumption profile involved, taking into account the insulation qualities of historical architecture, the way in which it is adapted to its environment and the good practices employed in the past with regard to the use and function of such buildings.
Amendment 1045 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. By 31 JanuaryDecember 20145, Member States shall establishcarry out and notify to the Commission a national heating and cooling plcomprehensive assessment of cogeneration demand for developing the potential for the application of high- efficiency cogeneration and efficient district heating and cooling, containing the information set out in Annex VII. The plans shall be updated and notified to the Commission every five years. Member States shall ensure by means of their regulatory framework that national heating and cooling plans are taken into accountIf they have already carried out an equivalent assessment, they shall notify it to the Commission. The assessment should consider different types of cogeneration on the basis of the specificities of different national demand and consumption patterns. The plans shall be updated and notified to the Commission every five years. Member States shall ensure that efficient use of energy resources and the development of resource efficient heating and cooling systems are considered in local and regional development plansning, including urban and rural spatial plans, and fulfil the design criteria in Annex VIIin local and regional energy strategies and planning.
Amendment 1076 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. For the purpose of the assessment referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall carry out a cost-benefit analysis covering their territory, including based on climate conditions, economic feasibility or technical suitability, in order to identify and facilitate implementation of the most cost-efficient solutions to meet heating and cooling requirements.
Amendment 1083 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall take the necessary measures to develop efficient district heating and cooling infrastructure to accommodate the development of high- efficiency cogeneration and the use of heating and cooling from waste heat and renewable energy sources in accordance with paragraphs 1, 3, 6 and 7those cogeneration infrastructures identified by their comprehensive assessment as being cost- efficient. When developing district heating and cooling, they shall to the extent possible opt for high-efficiency cogeneration rather than heat-only generation.
Amendment 1122 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) are provided with equipment allowing for the recovery of waste heat by means of a high-efficiency cogeneration unit;
Amendment 1310 #
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 methodology for the cost-benefit analysis referred to in paragraphs 1(a), 4 (c), 7 (b) and 8(b).
Amendment 1320 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 11 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Member States shall ensure public funding for schemes for the renewal of windows and other elements required for insulation.
Amendment 1333 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that national energy regulatory authorities pay due regard to energy efficiency in their decisions on the operation of the gas and electricity infrastructure. They shall in particular ensure that network tariffs and regulations provide incentives for grid operators to offer system services to network users permitting them to implement energy efficiency improvement measures in the context of the continuing deployment of smart grids.
Amendment 1340 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Member States shall ensure that national energy regulatory authorities encourage demand side resources, such as demand response, to participate alongside supply in local or regional wholesale markets.
Amendment 1345 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b
b) identifying concrete measures and investments for the introduction of cost- effective energy efficiency improvements or measures aiming to facilitate the integration of renewable energy production in the network infrastructure, with a detailed timetable for their introduction.
Amendment 1349 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
b a) assessing the opportunity of setting up a forward capacity market, for the electricity market. This assessment should include a cost/benefit analysis of aligning such each Member State’s market to target a European market.
Amendment 1359 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure the removal of those incentives in transmission and distribution tariffs that unnecessarily increase the volume of distributed or transmitted energy and refocus these incentives towards consumer participation to system efficiency, including demand response depending on national circumstances. In this respect, in accordance with Article 3(2) of Directive 2009/72/EC and Article 3(2) of Directive 2009/73/EC, Member States may impose public service obligations relating to energy efficiency on undertakings operating in the electricity and gas sectors.
Amendment 1395 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall take the appropriate steps to ensure that high-efficiency cogeneration operators and demand response aggregators can offer balancing services and other operational services at the level of transmission system operators or distribution system operators where this is consistent with the mode of operation of the high-efficiency cogeneration installation. Transmission system operators and distribution system operators shall ensure that such services are part of a services bidding process which is transparent and open to scrutiny.
Amendment 1452 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
b) legal and, regulatory, fiscal provisions, and administrative practices, regarding public purchasing and annual budgeting and accounting, with a view to ensuring that individual public bodies are not deterred from making efficiency-improving investments.
Amendment 1477 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15 a (new)
Member States, regions and municipalities should propose and support energy supply formulas at district or city level, so that the sums invested benefit the majority of residents and that the benefits of public investment are shared.
Amendment 1711 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – section 2 – point 2.1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Annex VI – section 2 – point 2.1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) With district or other centralised heating and cooling, billing shall be provided on a monthly basis during the heating/cooling season.
Amendment 1786 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex XI – section 2 – introductory part
Annex XI – section 2 – introductory part
2. Network regulation and tariffs shall allowencourage network operators to offerpromote system services and system tariffs for demand response measures, demand management and distributed generation on organiszed electricity markets, in particularsubject to a cost-effectiveness impact per types of targeted customers (residential, commercial and industrial). Systems services include:
Amendment 3 #
2010/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
Amendment 4 #
2010/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 9 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A – introductory part
Recital A – introductory part
A. whereas accelerating innovation is not only essential in order to attain a sustainable and competitive economic model and secure future employment, but will also generate solutions to the shared grand societal challenges facing European society, namely:
Amendment 12 #
2010/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Urges the European Commission to follow the recommendation of the Interim Evaluation of the Seventh Framework Programme (Expert Group) when it asks a moratorium on new instruments should be considered until the existing ones have been sufficiently developed and adequately evaluated, and care should be taken to avoid a confusing proliferation of instruments;
Amendment 13 #
2010/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Considers that in order to guarantee the success of the new instruments for innovation that are going to be developed in the EU2020 strategy its necessary to approve clear and specific 'Rules of Participation' that include an obligatory proportion of small enterprises;
Amendment 14 #
2010/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Asks the European Commission to present to the European Parliament an external evaluation of the innovation instruments created under the Seventh Framework Programme, such as, for example, technological platforms and JETIs (Joint European Technology Initiatives), whereby the evaluation should cover activities, calls for proposals, innovation projects and results (if any) and the economic contribution from public and private funds.
Amendment 23 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B – point 1 a (new)
Recital B – point 1 a (new)
· ensure a direct and open involvement of the most relevant actors (especially enterprises) in the decision-making processes,
Amendment 29 #
2010/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses that in some sectors, such as that of health, the results of research have fed into innovation whenever science has allowed, and therefore considers that the Commission’s pessimism with regard to innovation is in many cases unjustified;
Amendment 30 #
2010/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Given that innovation is usually closely linked to the market and develops through non-formal channels, believes that the EU should fine-tune its evaluation methods to reflect the fact that the same criteria cannot be used to assess every area;
Amendment 31 #
2010/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Calls on the EU to conduct a study on the obstacles the EU itself has created to the development of research and innovation in Europe by reducing the expiry date for patents, the widespread introduction of the precautionary principle, giving legal form to the principle of substitution without any specific impact assessments and adopting the Reach Regulation without taking into account quality considerations or exemptions and without having checked for any adverse impact it might have on industrial activity;
Amendment 32 #
2010/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Regrets that innovation protocols are subjected to long bureaucratic approval processes that slows down innovation, limits the competitiveness of the EU market and stops the development of scientific knowledge in the medical community deferring the benefits to patients;
Amendment 33 #
2010/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Calls upon the Commission and Member States to define and implement policy frameworks aimed at stimulating rapid access for users to valuable innovations across the EU, ensuring that newly-found innovations can actually reach potential end-users within reasonable timeframes;
Amendment 34 #
2010/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Amendment 35 #
2010/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14 d (new)
Paragraph 14 d (new)
14d. Stresses the great importance of using new knowledge to create new and better ways to prevent, find, and treat cancer and to promote rapid mechanisms to make those discoveries available to patients;
Amendment 36 #
2010/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14 e (new)
Paragraph 14 e (new)
14e. Urges the European Commission to follow the recommendation of the Interim Evaluation of the Seventh Framework Programme (Expert Group) when it asks a moratorium on new instruments should be considered until the existing ones have been sufficiently developed and adequately evaluated, and care should be taken to avoid a confusing proliferation of instruments;
Amendment 36 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Amendment 37 #
2010/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14 f (new)
Paragraph 14 f (new)
14f. Asks the European Commission to present to the European Parliament an external evaluation about the innovation instruments created inside the Seventh Framework Programme. Platforms, JETIs where the evaluation should include activities, calls, projects of innovation and results (if they exist) and the economic contribution from public and private funds;
Amendment 45 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Innovation Union flagship initiative, which is the most significant and concrete attempt so far to introduce a strategic, integrated and market-oriented European innovation policy, whose success though depends on the full cooperation of – and its implementation by –the Member States;
Amendment 48 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for a broad concept of innovation that goes beyond technological and product-oriented innovation and placesinnovation, involves all the stakeholders interested by the innovation chain, with a special focus on enterprises and on the enabling role of citizens at the centre; ; recalls that innovation is applying ideas successfully in practice and targets products, processes, services or movements;
Amendment 56 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls for a clear distinction to be made between ‘original innovation’, meaning something made for the first time and not available on the market, from commercial improvements or alterations made to a product, service, process or movements already present on the market;
Amendment 57 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Takes the view that socio-economic innovation needs to be precisely but flexibly defined, because in many cases it does not take the form of a product or the application of a technical solution but of a series of interconnected, long-term institutional, technical and management changes that constitute a process;
Amendment 58 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Takes the view that the rules governing the use of innovation support should make a distinction between original innovation and product or company management improvements; points out that funding provided for business improvements could be deemed to constitute business aid;
Amendment 62 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Considers that in order to guarantee the success of the new instruments for innovation that are going to be developed in the EU2020 Strategy is necessary to approve clear and specific 'Rules of Participation' that include an obligatory proportion of small and micro enterprises;
Amendment 64 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the Commission's focus on grand societal challenges, and stresses that innovation is needed in order to increase resource productivity and sustainable substitution while simultaneously reducinguse of resource uses and energy consumptiontowards an increasing efficiency;
Amendment 78 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point 1
Paragraph 6 – point 1
· strategic orientation, design and implementation of all policies and measures, with the aim of contributing to and enhancing innovation in Europe (through, for example, education and training, advisory services, the labour market, the single market, infrastructure, taxation instruments, industrial policy and trade);
Amendment 79 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point 1
Paragraph 6 – point 1
· strategic orientation, design and implementation of all policies and measures, with the aim of contributing to and enhancing innovation in Europe (through, for example, education and training, advisory services, the labour market, the single market, infrastructure, taxation instruments, EU policies focused on SMEs, industrial policy and trade);
Amendment 109 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the Commission's proposal for the development of a single integrated indicator allowing better monitoring of progress in innovation, involving primarily enterprises that, since the very beginning and in a concrete way, are committed in evaluating innovation; urges further development of the ‘scoreboard’ by means of international cooperation;
Amendment 114 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Believes that, given that innovation is usually closely linked to the market and develops through non-formal channels, the EU should fine-tune its innovation evaluation methods to reflect the fact that the same criteria cannot be used to assess every area;
Amendment 117 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
Amendment 121 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that citizens' demands as consumers and engagement as professionals are one of the main drivers of innovation; points out that the creation of an innovative society must therefore be based on the participation of its citizens, by enabling them to articulate their needs and their creative potential through a bottom-up approach and by providing innovative solutions enabling individual citizens to contribute to resource efficiency;
Amendment 132 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights the importance of social innovation and the need to adopt a bottom- up approach and an open environment for creative ideas reducing the European risk adversity towards business development, so as to spur productivity growth, empower employees and develop solutions for unmet social needs (such as inclusion and immigration);
Amendment 139 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the EU, national and regional authorities to stimulate social innovation and to provide public funds in support of it; stresses thatCommission to launch the pilot project and the new research programme on social innovation, that could serve as basis for the future activities in this field; as all other innovation components, also 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 171 #
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 toto innovation; recalls on the Members States to respect their commitment to devote 50% of ETS revenues to finance climate related action, including innovation projects; joins the Council in calling for a new balance between trust and control, and between risk-taking and risk avoidance;
Amendment 178 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Asks the European Commission to present to the European Parliament an external evaluation about the innovation instruments created inside the Seventh Framework Programme like Technological Platforms and JTIs where the evaluation should include activities, calls, innovation projects and results (if they exist) and the economic contribution from public and private funds;
Amendment 195 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Stresses the need to support a composite financial architecture, as well as the development of new financial mechanisms, also combining automatic instruments with grant-based instruments in order to foster investments needed to reach strategic R&D goals;
Amendment 202 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Welcomes the Commission proposal to define specific investments addressed to innovative start-ups;
Amendment 206 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to move a greater proportion of close-to-the-market research to demonstration projects through relevant loan-driven instruments such as the CIP, the RSFF and the EIF, and to give SMEs Europe-wide access thereto;
Amendment 230 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Urges the European Commission to follow the recommendation of the Interim Evaluation of the Seventh Framework Programme (Expert Group) when it asks for a moratorium on new instruments that should be considered until the existing ones have been sufficiently developed and adequately evaluated; therefore, calls for special precaution to be taken in order to avoid confusion due to the proliferation of instruments;
Amendment 231 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States, in the light of the fact that over recent years some EU policies and legislation have created difficulties for research and innovation and have been instrumental in the closure of many firms and the relocation of a large part of the European pharmaceuticals and chemicals industries, and have at the same time created difficulties for innovation, to carry out a study to identify the difficulties caused by the current legislation;
Amendment 234 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that the European single market must be completed for all goods and services as a matter of urgency, including innovative health products, thus providing access to 500 million consumers; draws attention, in this connection, to the fact that in some sectors, such as the health sector, results research findings have fed into innovation whenever science has allowed, and therefore considers that the Commission’s pessimism with regard to innovation is in many cases unjustified;
Amendment 246 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls for the introduction of a single Community patent; welcomes, meanwhile, the broad support in the Council for the enhanced cooperation procedure on a single EU patent to start in 2011balanced and non-discriminatory single EU patent;
Amendment 255 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Welcomes the Commission proposal to develop a European knowledge market for trading and licensing by the end of 2011, including facilitating access to unused intellectual property;
Amendment 259 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Points out that, if we are to move towards a single innovation market, ways of assessing the direct and indirect, short- and long-term, economic and social benefits need to be agreed;
Amendment 260 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Calls on the EU to conduct a study on the obstacles it has itself created to the development of research and innovation in Europe by bringing forward the expiry date for patents, introducing the precautionary principle across the board, giving legal form to the principle of substitution without any specific impact assessments and adopting the Reach Regulation without taking into account quality considerations or exemptions and without having checked for any adverse impact it might have on industrial activity;
Amendment 263 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Urges the Member States to direct their public procurement towards innovative 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 green ppromote Green Public Procurement as defined in the Commission Communication COM/2008/400 Public pProcurement for a better environment;
Amendment 282 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point 5
Paragraph 32 – point 5
· encompass all research and innovation programmes, including the EIT's Knowledge and Innovation Communities;
Amendment 284 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 point 5 a (new)
Paragraph 32 point 5 a (new)
· involve all relevant public and private partners along the supply chains, in the selection and development of the future partnerships, as well as in the definition of their governance models,
Amendment 289 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 point 5 b (new)
Paragraph 32 point 5 b (new)
· better coordinate existing instruments and initiatives
Amendment 7 #
2010/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission to pursue its efforts for a better definition of the CCIs in order to analyse in depth their impact on long-term growth and international competitiveness and to better foster recognition of the specific features of the sector;
Amendment 38 #
2010/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Highlights the importance of fostering greater knowledge of the creative industries in educational programmes and vocational training, enhancing students' computing and technological skills and launching initiatives to promote creative entrepreneurship; Emphasises the need to enhance the dialogue between university- level institutions and SMEs;
Amendment 40 #
2010/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Emphasises the need to strengthen the sector’s marketing facet (distribution and sales) in order to harness its potential to the full at local, national and international level. Will to that end promote the running of workshops on the use of social networks and other available internet tools that can generate business;
Amendment 44 #
2010/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Recognises the effectiveness of EU programmes such as the Programme for Innovation and Competitiveness in enabling SMEs to access financing, and suggests that the Commission assess the possibility of devising similar specific programmes for CCIs, in view of how important this type of company is to recovering from the current recession;
Amendment 45 #
2010/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Commission to draw up Europe-wide business plan guidelines for creative and cultural projects/services/works, as well as specific performance indicators that can facilitate the technical and economic assessment of investment in the sector, avoiding unnecessary costs and red tape for SMEs;
Amendment 46 #
2010/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
4c. Recognises that the main issue confronting CCIs is that of managing intangibles, despite the fact that they can subsequently be of high and very long-term value compared with other, much more short-term, industries. In the same vein, CCIs also foster values and inform, and have a sustained impact over time, eventually forming part of the collective memory;
Amendment 47 #
2010/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. Recognises the need to promote innovation in the field of technology, but also in the field of production processes and when developing projects themselves;
Amendment 48 #
2010/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6e. Recognises that the development of intangibles (such as ideas and storytelling) must include the concept of innovation in terms of (i) the narrative itself and (ii) the tools used in that narration (cross-media and multiplatform products);
Amendment 49 #
2010/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 f (new)
Paragraph 6 f (new)
6f. Advocates the setting-up of exchange programmes intended to promote the creation of CCI platforms.
Amendment 172 #
2010/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote patronage and thus strengthen the link between cultural and creative industries and enterprises through tax incentives;
Amendment 173 #
2010/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Asks for support for specific financing measures for cultural and creative industries as returns on investment in this sector come in the longer term;
Amendment 174 #
2010/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15c. Recognises the need to promote innovation in the field of technology, but also in the field of production processes and when developing projects themselves;
Amendment 175 #
2010/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 d (new)
Paragraph 15 d (new)
15d. Recognises that the development of intangibles (such as ideas and storytelling) must include the concept of innovation in terms of (i) the narrative itself and (ii) the tools used in that narration (cross-media and multiplatform products);
Amendment 176 #
2010/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 e (new)
Paragraph 15 e (new)
15e. Recognises the importance of cultural and creative industries in fostering the development of European content thereby contributing to the cultural convergence of the Member States and a closer relationship between their people;
Amendment 177 #
2010/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 f (new)
Paragraph 15 f (new)
15f. Recognises the effectiveness of EU programmes such as the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme in enabling SMEs to access financing, and suggests that the Commission assess the possibility of devising similar specific programmes for cultural and creative industries, given how important this type of company is to recovering from the current recession;
Amendment 178 #
2010/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 g (new)
Paragraph 15 g (new)
Amendment 179 #
2010/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 h (new)
Paragraph 15 h (new)
15h. Recognises the need to encourage the creation of platforms and international networks with the aim of transferring innovation and improving competitiveness in the field of technology and content;
Amendment 180 #
2010/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 i (new)
Paragraph 15 i (new)
15i. Recognises that it is not just innovation in technological production that must be promoted but also innovation in management processes and in developing the projects themselves and their distribution and marketing;
Amendment 29 #
2010/2139(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – point i (new)
Paragraph 4 – point i (new)
(i) Calls on the Commission to provide funding for programmes geared to urban regeneration and improving environmental conditions, including projects for water quality;
Amendment 30 #
2010/2139(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – point ii (new)
Paragraph 4 – point ii (new)
(ii) Calls on the Commission to step up communication in the regions on the opportunities that Europe offers for innovation in the field of environmental technologies, and highlights the need to implement measures to facilitate the involvement of SMEs;
Amendment 4 #
2010/2107(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that no further promotion in the field of renewable energies should be carried out unless the governments of the Member States commit themselves to adopt a long term legal framework, which guarantees long term investments and the opening of markets. Being necessary to have a policy of reasonable subsidies in order to create incentives that allow technological development in order to cut costs;
Amendment 17 #
2010/2107(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Points out that the main advantage of electric vehicles is their contribution to improving air quality in built-up areas; calls on the Commission carefully to assess the impact of the widespread use of electric cars in terms of energy efficiency and compliance with the targets for reducing CO2 emissions;
Amendment 18 #
2010/2107(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Regrets that the instrument often used in energy and environmental policy decisions takes the form of a simple ban, without first analysing the consequences; in this context, asks the Commission to draw up a report on the introduction of low-energy light bulbs, the link between price and the quality of the end product, the effects on energy efficiency and the benefits for consumers;
Amendment 19 #
2010/2107(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Calls on the Commission to look into the possibility of harmonising speed limits on all European roads in order to improve energy efficiency for the transport of people and goods by road, whilst at the same time helping to improve road safety; also supports the installation of speed limiters in light vehicles;
Amendment 18 #
2010/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas forests and wooded land cover 42% of the EU's surface, and forest-based industries provide more than 2 million jobs and 40% of EU forests are under public ownership,
Amendment 38 #
2010/2106(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the need to respect the principle of subsidiarity and the role of local and national governments in forestry policy; takes the view that, owingpoints to the diversity of the climate challenges facing different parts of Europe and, to the disparities in forest ownership, and to the differences in ecosystem conditions and objectives within the Union, a common EU policy runs the risk of being too broad to be useful in achieving the necessary climate adaptationurges the EU, however, to adopt stringent forestry legislation allowing for the diversity of European forests and drawing on scientific knowledge in order to maintain forests and adapt them as required to combat the risks to which they are exposed;
Amendment 46 #
2010/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas energy generation from solid biomass and biowaste is projected to be 58% of EU renewables by 2020, which could leading to an intensification of forestry practices and increases in the ratio of felling to increment to over 100%,
Amendment 79 #
2010/2106(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Points out that in arid areas and regions at risk of desertification, reafforestation with productive species, as this will serve to benefit the inhabitants and secure their involvement in the tasks of conservation and firefighting;
Amendment 80 #
2010/2106(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Recognises that in Mediterranean countries, forests are particularly important because of their ability to bring down the temperature and balance the water cycle, and therefore considers that reafforestation should be preceded by scientific studies to identify the varieties and sites best suited to the purposes of soil conservation and rainwater catchment;
Amendment 81 #
2010/2106(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Encourages the Member States and the Commission to continue their efforts to stamp out illegal logging and trade in the timber thus produced, since in so doing they will help to combat deforestation, forest degradation, and biodiversity loss;
Amendment 82 #
2010/2106(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9d. Considers, given their importance in CO2 sequestration, that agroforestry trees should be assessed in the same way as all non-productive traditional woodlands;
Amendment 91 #
2010/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas genetic selection should not favour performance traits at the expense of adaptive ones, be promoted in order to improve the capacity of forests to adapt to climate change, and to restore stocks lost as a consequence of forest damage,
Amendment 104 #
2010/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2a (new)
Paragraph 2a (new)
2a. Recalls that forests are the main repository of carbon and have a vital role to play in the fight against climate change; stresses that it is therefore vital for the EU to reinforce its strategy for combating the factors causing deterioration of forests, such as fires and atmospheric pollution;
Amendment 127 #
2010/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission and Member States to intensify efforts to achieve the environment and quality of life goals of the FAP, the implementation of which is currently lagging behind;
Amendment 213 #
2010/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Points to the need to lay down the financial framework required to boost forest firefighting and also calls for greater flexibility to be brought to mobilisation of the Solidarity Fund;
Amendment 214 #
2010/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Highlights the crucial role played by farmers in preventing fires; therefore considers it necessary to ensure that farming remains a viable activity in order to halt the abandonment of production and rural depopulation, given that this would considerably aggravate the situation with regard to fires;
Amendment 246 #
2010/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Maintains that producer groups and public bodies should be made eligible for forestry measures in the second pillar of the CAP;
Amendment 260 #
2010/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Points to the success of the reafforestation measures under rural development policy and maintains that efforts in that area should continue over time while also serving to encourage planting with species more resistant to fires, storms, and pests;
Amendment 291 #
2010/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Believes that productive forests should not only be focused on production wood but also on soil regeneration, food productivity and the fight against desertification;
Amendment 292 #
2010/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Considers that recent research on climate and meteorology must be taken fully into account in European forest protection regulations;
Amendment 293 #
2010/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 c (new)
Paragraph 27 c (new)
27c. In order to guarantee greater efficiency in forest management, recommends that the Commission and Member States develop research and define different criteria in relation to the needs and specific solutions applicable to the bioclimatic-zones;
Amendment 294 #
2010/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 d (new)
Paragraph 27 d (new)
27d. In order to achieve the objectives of the EU 20/20 Strategy, request that each Member State or region develop a forest strategy which includes: reforestation of the river banks, the capture of rainwater, agriculture activities and the research results for the selection of the best plant or trees of traditional varieties and species adapted to droughts;
Amendment 295 #
2010/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 e (new)
Paragraph 27 e (new)
Amendment 296 #
2010/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 f (new)
Paragraph 27 f (new)
27f. Considers that the identification of species with high yield potential for energy production could be technically cumbersome as they compete against regular crops based on subsidies from the EU; thus considers that genetic improvement or productivity cannot be properly assessed as it will depend on political decisions rather than market demands;
Amendment 297 #
2010/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Draws attention to the added difficulties faced by islands and the outermost regions in tackling fires; asks for special treatment to be provided for those regions through the various financial instruments available, including the Solidarity Fund; General proposals – New paragraph)
Amendment 298 #
2010/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 g (new)
Paragraph 27 g (new)
27g. Calls for EU policy on forests to take into account the two hydrological regimes of Europe divided by the "Continental Divide", where climate processes and their varieties differ; notes that this diversity is recognised by the latest scientific achievements; considers that the differences in these biogeographical areas must be taken into account with indicators for forest monitoring;
Amendment 30 #
2010/2103(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 – point (i) (new)
Paragraph 9 – point (i) (new)
(i) The promotion of renewable energies should be stepped up in all cases where Member State governments follow a consistent policy and establish a binding legal framework enabling the adoption, in the long term, of a phased programme of aids contributing to market opening and to the creation of minimal infrastructures, an element which is essential at a time of crisis and business uncertainty;
Amendment 79 #
2010/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that attention must focus on the whole social gradient, with particular attention to be given to the needs of people in poverty, disadvantaged migrant and ethnic minority groups, people with disabilities with special focus on mental illness, elderly people and, children living in poverty as well as people affected by alcoholism and drug addiction;
Amendment 111 #
2010/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Encourages all the Member States to invest in social, educational, environmental and health services infrastructure; and to promote initiatives in order to tackle social isolation in elderly patients as it has an important impact on patient's prognosis;
Amendment 163 #
2010/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission and Member States to develop a common set of indicators to monitor health inequalities by age, sex, socio-economic status and, geographic dimension as well as the risks that arise from alcoholism and drug addiction, and to set a methodology to audit the health situation in Member States aimed at identifying and prioritising areas of improvement and best practices;
Amendment 203 #
2010/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 19 – point 1 (new)
(1) Calls on the Commission for the development of further research to understand reasons lying behind unequal access to care for older patients and to identify ways of improving treatment for these patients
Amendment 204 #
2010/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 – point 2 (new)
Paragraph 19 – point 2 (new)
(2) Calls on the Commission and Member States to make adequate access to healthcare and treatments for older people, a priority for ‘2012 European Year for Active Ageing and Intergenerational Solidarity’
Amendment 78 #
2010/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Welcomes the EU Joint Programming initiative promoted by the Member States in order to boost research on Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases and encourages the European Commission to continue launching activities in order to tackle health-related, social, technological, and environmental challenges for the treatment of Alzheimer and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Amendment 188 #
2010/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – point j (new)
Paragraph 12 – point j (new)
12j. Calls on the Member States, in the light of the destructive impact of Alzheimer’s on the memory and the mental faculties, to devise national strategies enabling the authorities responsible for financial aid to sufferers also to monitor such aid so as to ensure that it is used exclusively to benefit the sufferers;
Amendment 2 #
2010/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Insists that decisions previously adopted under the regulatory procedure with scrutiny (RPS) should in principle henceforth be adopted either under Article 290 of the TFEU or under the ordinary legislative procedure on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the principle of subsidiarity enshrined in Article 5 of the EU Treaty;
Amendment 6 #
2010/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that recourse to the so- called "early approvals" of theurgent procedure" in respect of delegated acts areis necessary only in precisely defined and exceptional cases;
Amendment 7 #
2010/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – first indent
Paragraph 5 – first indent
– providing Parliament, at the same time as the Council and the Member States, with the full information and documentation used for the preparation of the delegated acts, as well as the drafts of delegated acts; to this end the current comitology register could be used and further improveds a model for an improved register for the future;
Amendment 8 #
2010/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – third indent
Paragraph 5 – third indent
– invitolving Parliament toin preparatory meetings heldwork in relation to delegated acts;
Amendment 9 #
2010/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for the adoption of an interinstitutional agreement between Parliament, the Council and the Commission on the implementation of Article 290, as there is an urgent need for more clarityan understanding with the Council on the implementation of Article 290, as there is an urgent need for more clarity in view of the interinstitutional agreement to be adopted between Parliament, the Council and the Commission;
Amendment 13 #
2010/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls for an institutional approach to assess the administrative structures and human resources available to develop such delegated competences;
Amendment 14 #
2010/2021(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Believes that it will be important, in the interests of citizens and for the sake of transparency, to develop for the future an objective way of assessing the degree of efficiency of the delegation of powers for the purposes of implementing EU legislation in accordance with the new legal basis provided for in Article 298 of the TFEU.
Amendment 2 #
2010/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1a (new)
Paragraph 1a (new)
1a. Proposes that priority be given to legislative proposals for binding rules, given the cost of carrying out these IAs;
Amendment 9 #
2010/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5a (new)
Paragraph 5a (new)
5a. Calls for the cost-benefit concept in the IAs on legislative proposals to be expanded to include specific indicators on natural and cultural resources so as to prevent their possible destruction, given that these resources require a specific and different assessment;
Amendment 20 #
2010/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8f (new)
Paragraph 8f (new)
8f. Stresses that the concept of bio- geographical zones contained in the Natura 2000 network should be applied in European legislation as this would forestall assumptions that legislative implementation was not viable and would help avoid unnecessary costs;
Amendment 21 #
2010/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8g (new)
Paragraph 8g (new)
8g. Proposes that the IAs on legislative proposals include an economic assessment of the implementation of the substitution principle;
Amendment 23 #
2010/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Proposes that IAs on legislative proposals include an economic and viability assessment on application of the substitution principle, while taking into account unavoidable exceptions such as heritage considerations. It must be ensured that substitute products are affordable and do not always come from monopoly companies;
Amendment 24 #
2010/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Emphasises that promoters of projects or direct or indirect beneficiaries of their implementation must not be able to conduct or approve the draft environmental assessment, since a mandatory independent external assessment is necessary;
Amendment 25 #
2010/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Takes the view that it should not be possible for environmental impact assessments on projects or legislation sponsored by public administrations or their dependent undertakings to be conducted or approved by the administration concerned;
Amendment 26 #
2010/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 d (new)
Paragraph 7 d (new)
7d. Believes that a cost-benefit approach is insufficient when it comes to IAs, since this does not serve to assess the impact on natural and historical resources, and that specific indicators should therefore be developed to assess those non-renewable resources;
Amendment 27 #
2010/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 e (new)
Paragraph 7 e (new)
7e. Given the cost of IAs, priority should be given to their being conducted on legislative proposals laying down binding rules.
Amendment 75 #
2010/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46a. Calls for the cost-benefit concept in impact assessments on legislative proposals to be expanded to include specific indicators on natural and cultural resources so as to prevent their possible destruction, given that these resources are not renewable, offer added richness and require a specific and different assessment;
Amendment 76 #
2010/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 b (new)
Paragraph 46 b (new)
46b. Considers it necessary, given the differences in climate in the various parts of Europe, to apply the definition of biogeographical zones used in the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), so that the rules apply to a specific situation, avoiding distortions;
Amendment 77 #
2010/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 c (new)
Paragraph 46 c (new)
46c. Takes the view that it should not be possible for environmental impact assessments on projects or legislation sponsored by public administrations or their dependent undertakings to be either conducted or approved by the administration concerned;
Amendment 78 #
2010/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 d (new)
Paragraph 46 d (new)
46d. Takes the view that, with regard to land-use planning issues and the expansion of large-scale urban developments, where responsibility lies with the Member States or regional institutions, the latter will need to revise their own procedures where appropriate so that independent impact assessment is guaranteed, ensuring that institutions benefiting from projects are obliged to accept and respect the judgment reached in impact assessments;
Amendment 79 #
2010/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 e (new)
Paragraph 46 e (new)
46e. Takes the view that impact assessments on legislative proposals should include an economic and viability assessment applying the substitution principle, while taking into account unavoidable exceptions such as historical and natural heritage considerations, as a foundation for and guarantee of European cultural tourism; takes the view that care must be taken to ensure that substitute products do not harm competitiveness, avoiding the existence of monopoly companies;
Amendment 80 #
2010/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 f (new)
Paragraph 46 f (new)
46f. Takes the view that, when large-scale projects covered in the 'SEI' Directive 2001/42/EC on strategic environmental assessment are implemented, the Commission should ensure the full application of all aspects of Article 3 of the 'EIA' Directive 85/337/EC, which includes: 'human beings, fauna and flora; soil, water, air, climate and the landscape; material assets and the cultural heritage; the interaction between the factors mentioned in the first, second and third indents';
Amendment 177 #
2010/0377(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. With the aim of protecting human health, the Commission shall lay down, by 31 December 2012, obligatory minimum distances between the establishments covered by this Directive and the zones listed in paragraph 1. The Commission is invited also to update the guidelines published in 2006, on compatibility between the establishments covered by Directive 96/82/EC and the zones listed in paragraph 1, with a view to adapting them to technical progress and the new legislation in force in the EU.
Amendment 279 #
2010/0377(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part 2 – Table – Row 34 – Column 1
Annex I – Part 2 – Table – Row 34 – Column 1
Petroleum products and their waste (a)gasolines and naphthas, (b)kerosenes (including jet fuels), (c) gas oils (including diesel fuels, home heating oils and gas oil blending streams) (d) heavy fuel oil
Amendment 24 #
2010/0208(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The research conducted to date shows that plants have exogenous genome integration defence systems that prevent horizontal gene transfer, and that these include exogenous sequence silencing and degradation.
Amendment 44 #
2010/0208(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) Never in the history of European agriculture has an agricultural species invaded or caused damage to the environment or its ecosystems, with the exception of damage caused by the use of the land for agricultural purposes.
Amendment 45 #
2010/0208(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Recital 8 b (new)
Recital 8 b (new)
Amendment 109 #
2010/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 97/68/EC
Annex XIII – section 1 - point 1.4.
Annex XIII – section 1 - point 1.4.
1.4 As regards engines for use in propulsion of locomotives, during the transition period between Stage III A and Stage III B an OEM may seek permission for his engine suppliers to place on the market a maximum of 1240 engines for use in propulsion of locomotives under the flexibility scheme.
Amendment 29 #
2009/2151(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the European Commission to propose a more systematic pooling of existing national resources through the creation of a European civil protection force, in order to strengthen the effectiveness of EU prevention mechanisms.
Amendment 71 #
2009/2151(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Amendment 58 #
2009/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 – point a (new)
Paragraph 11 – point a (new)
a) Calls on the Commission and Member States, to fully implement Management Nature 2000, Art. 6 and to make an effort with a view to conclude an agreement with land owners in order to achieve alternative solutions and compensations measures, aiming at the integration of the society in the process of the conservation of biodiversity
Amendment 108 #
2009/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 – point a (new)
Paragraph 21 – point a (new)
a) Considering that fauna's food cycle is related to agriculture, the ecologic pyramid and water. We request that in the new EU action, these points should be linked to the agricultural production and water system in connection with the fauna needs.
Amendment 13 #
2009/2099(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a It is necessary for universities to open their doors to businesses and employers so that they can make recommendations regarding the content of teaching and the training, knowledge and skills which students should possess to equip them effectively for their work. This practice has, where applied, produced good results;
Amendment 25 #
2009/2099(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Is of the view that one initiative that would promote mobility, help young researchers in their careers and ensure greater business involvement is the organisation of postgraduate European Masters of Excellence programmes, in cooperation with different universities and with the active participation of businesses, coupled with grants for students and incentives for researchers;
Amendment 31 #
2009/2099(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. If a closer links are being sought between the business and research communities and the universities, it is necessary for the Member States and Europe to facilitate the joint involvement of foundations, hospitals and public and private universities in the educational process and the promotion of research;
Amendment 32 #
2009/2099(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b.The Member States and the EU must provide financial incentives and administrative facilities to stimulate the introduction of lifelong learning courses so as to prolong the usefulness of individuals and those at the workplace and encourage the inclusion of older people in the productive cycle.
Amendment 125 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point aa
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point aa
(aa) ‘nanomaterial’ means nanomaterial as defined in Commission Recommendation 20../…/EC of … … … concerning the definition of nanomaterials; The Commission shall regularly review and update the definition in light of latest advances in technical and scientific development.
Amendment 155 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. Prior to submitting its opinion on the approval or renewal of the approval of an active substance to the Commission, the Agency shall make publicly available, without prejudice to Articles 65 and 66, information on potential candidates for substitution during a period of no more than 690 days, during which time interested third parties may submit relevant information, including information on available substitutes. The Agency shall take due account of the information received when finalising its opinion.
Amendment 310 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 88 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 88 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
To that effect, those wishing to apply for the authorisation or mutual recognition in parallel of biocidal products of that product-type containing no active substances other than approved existing active substances shall submit applications for authorisation or mutual recognition in parallel to Member States' competent authorities no later than the date of approval of the active substance(s). In the case of biocidal products containing more than one active substance, applications for authorisation shall be submitted no later than the date of approval of the last active substance for that product-type.
Amendment 311 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 88 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 – point a
Article 88 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 – point a
(a) the biocidal product shall no longer be made available on the market with effect from 180 days after the date of approval of the active substance(s); and
Amendment 351 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Annex VI – Introduction – point 2
Annex VI – Introduction – point 2
2. The principles set out in this Annex can be applied in their entirety to the evaluation of biocidal products comprised of chemical substances. For biocidal products containing micro-organisms, these principles should be further developed in technical guidance taking into account practical experience gained, and be applied taking into account the nature of the product and the latest scientific information. In the case of biocidal products containing nanomaterials the principles set out in this Annex will also need to be adapted and elaborated in technical guidance to take account of the latest scientific information. The guidance, for substances falling under Recommendation 20../.../EC of ... with regard to specific requirements under this Regulation relating to their nature as nanomaterials shall not apply where these substances contain: -less than 10 w-% of nano-objects as defined by ISO, or -have not been intentionally manufactured at the nanoscale in order to take advantage of their specific nano qualities.
Amendment 2 #
2008/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas any citizen or resident of a state signatory to the European Convention on Human Rights who considers that his/her human rights have been violated should approach the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, bearing in mind that before bringing any proceedings before that Court he/she must exhaust all domestic remedies, as is laid down in Article 35 of that Convention,
Amendment 3 #
2008/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas according to Article 295, the EC Treaty “shall ithe successive communications from the European Commission nto way prejudice the rules in Member States governing the system of property ownership” and whereas the case-law of the Court of Justice has confirmed that the competence of Member States inthe members of the Committee on Petitions stress that considerations such as the obligation on landowners to transfer part of their property to the local authority when a new project is approved, thise respect must always be applied in conjunction with the fundamental principles of Community law, such as the free of movement of goods, persons, services and capital (see the judgment of 22 June 1976 in Case C-119/75 Terrapin v Terranova [1976] ECR 1039)quirement to pay for that new infrastructure and the compulsory purchase powers conferred on the competent authority are the exclusive competence of the Member States, in accordance with Article 295 of the EC Treaty,
Amendment 17 #
2008/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
La. whereas it has received many petitions from private individuals and from various organisations representing European citizens, complaining about different aspects of urbanisation, and whereas it has noted that many of the issues raised in the petitions submitted in relation to urban expansion do not constitute infringements of Community law, as is evidenced by the communications to the EC Member States, and should be settled by exhausting the legal remedies available in the Member States concerned,
Amendment 36 #
2008/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
Recital S
S. whereas the Commission, at the request of the Committee on Petitions, has launched an investigation into more than 250 urbanisation projects which have received a negative opinion from the competent water authorities and river basin authorities and approval of which, some on the grounds of water resources, whose approval is pending in Andalucía, Castilla-la-Mancha, Murcia and Valencia,
Amendment 49 #
2008/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital X
Recital X
X. whereas many thousands of European citizens have, in different circumstances, bought property in Spain in good faith acting with local lawyers, town planners and architects, only to find later that they have become victims of urbanisation abuse by unscrupulous local authorities and that, as a result,, without being familiar with its planning rules, and bearing in mind the principle that 'ignorance of the law is no excuse for breaking it'; whereas the outcome for these citizens has been the discovery that their property faces demolition becaussince their homes have been found to be illegally built and therefore worthless and unsaleable,
Amendment 77 #
2008/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Considers that many cases of infringements are due to ignorance of the law among citizens who came to live in Spain and, misinterpreting the rules, are in clear breach of the laws affecting their property, owing above all to disinformation and the permissive attitude of the Spanish authorities;
Amendment 78 #
2008/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Requests the competent financial and commercial bodies concerned with the construction and urbanisation industry to participate actively with the political authorities in the search for solutions to the existing problems, resulting from massive and unsustainable urbanisation, which have affected hundreds of thousands of European citizens who have chosen to take advantage of the provisions of the EU Treaty and who have taken up their rights of establishment under Article 44 in an EU Member State which is not their country of origin;
Amendment 85 #
2008/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the embassies and consulates of the various European citizens affected to provide information, advice and assistance to those citizens, in turn and if requested to do so, in the event of violations that affect the protection of their rights;
Amendment 89 #
2008/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the relevant Spanish authorities to display the greatest possible circumspection in applying the law, so as to avoid the problems which have been caused by development, and to provide those affected with guarantees and explicit information as to possible alternatives, and above all to property- owners located in areas classed as fit for property development, so that such development can be made compatible with existing agricultural holdings or homes, without this resulting in any financial prejudice;
Amendment 107 #
2008/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls that the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and the Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment Directive impose an obligation to consult the public concerned at a stage when plans are being established and drawn up, not – as so often has happened in cases brought to the attention of the Committee on Petitions – after the plans have been de facto agreed by the local authority; recalls, in the same context, that any substantial modification to existing plans must also respect this procedure and that plans must also be current and not statistically inaccurate or out of date;
Amendment 118 #
2008/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the authorities responsible for development to extend development consultation processes to property- owners, with acknowledgement of receipt, whenever there are changes to the classification of their properties, and to propose to local authorities that they issue direct, personal invitations during the zoning plan or reclassification appeal proceedings;
Amendment 125 #
2008/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Asks that Parliament’s Committee on Petitions, when it receives complaints and declares them admissible, check whether a legal basis exists which justifies the complaint in question;
Amendment 126 #
2008/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Asks the Commission, in its replies and reports, to be more specific as to whether the petitions have a legal basis in the Treaties;
Amendment 127 #
2008/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Asks that the codes of conduct for dealing with petitions and the procedure applied by officials when selecting petitions be revised, so that no complaints without a legal basis will be accepted, and that checks will be made as to whether the complaints point up genuine breaches of the law in their country of origin;
Amendment 3 #
2008/2219(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Given that agriculture is the only means of preventing soil deterioration, calls for a reasoned strategy that will help maintain this activity;
Amendment 7 #
2008/2219(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Bearing in mind that irrigation also serves to maintain soil humidity and to recharge aquifers, calls for these factors to be taken into account when shaping the common agricultural policy;
Amendment 9 #
2008/2219(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Advocates more European Union support for improving water management on agricultural land and livestock farms, providing incentives for water-efficient irrigation facilities and systems and the development of drought-resistant crops;
Amendment 10 #
2008/2219(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The present problems, including food shortages, water scarcity, the rise of temperatures and evapotranspiration and the risk of soil degradation, require new, integral and scientific agriculture policies applied to the Mediterranean climate conditions. With the help of the European and national institutions, the policies need to combine the research and development of crops locally adapted to the new environmental challenges, including water saving, while giving enough revenues to farmers to maintain a European standard of living;
Amendment 12 #
2008/2219(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers it necessary to strengthen research, development and innovation paying particular attention to the areas most affected by water scarcity and drought and taking account of biotechnological progress;
Amendment 9 #
2008/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that cooperation on energy should be based on the principles in the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) - in particular global energy security, balance of interests of consuming and producing countries, reciprocity on access to investments, markets and infrastructure; calls on the Commission to make Russian ratification of the ECT one of its key aims in negotiations on the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement;
Amendment 17 #
2008/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that exploitation of energy reserves and related infrastructure will have a major impact on local environments and inhabitants; calls on the Commission to ask Russia to continue to ensure that exploitation is accompanied by environmental impact assessments and evaluations of the impact on the population living in the areas concerned, and to guarantee the right of those individuals to maintain their traditional relationship with the land;
Amendment 24 #
2008/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Recalls that it is not in the competencies of the European Union to establish a hierarchy of water uses; points out that these competencies lie with the Member States who each have unique challenges, economies, climates, geographical conditions and infrastructures, and that there cannot be a one-size-fits-all approach to the evaluation of water efficiency;
Amendment 25 #
2008/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 31 #
2008/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Acknowledges the importance of the demand-side approach but takes the view that the EU should adopt a holistic approach when managing water resources, combining measures of demand management, measures to optimise existing resources within the water cycle, and measures to create new resources, and that the approach needs to integrate environmental, social and economic considerations;
Amendment 41 #
2008/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Asks the Commission to take into account the inter-sectoral link between the social and economic impact of climate change on land usage and the energy costs associated with climate change; encourages the EU to conduct all water efficiency evaluations using objective and economic indicators;
Amendment 42 #
2008/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Acknowledges the importance of the WFD as a framework for achieving "good status" for all European waters, promoting inter-regional cooperation, sustainable water use and protection of available water resources while contributing to mitigating the effects of floods and droughts, and calls upon the Commission and all the Member States to implement fully its provisions;
Amendment 49 #
2008/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Takes the view that river basin management plans under the WFD should also integrate drought management and set up crisis management tailored to the concrete needs of river basins threatened by water scarcity and droughts; highlights the need to avoid creating barriers to the natural course of rivers in an effort to minimise flooding, and encourages more extensive impact assessment as regards sealing off the natural courses of the water flow;
Amendment 74 #
2008/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Emphasises the need to evaluate the production of drinking water using a methodology that includes the various aspects of the life cycle: energy, emissions, waste, noise and the degradation of soil;
Amendment 76 #
2008/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls for the creation of an integral policy to retain rainwater and maximise the ability to stock this water resource within the territory concerned through the use of small dams and other traditional measures, and calls on authorities to promote the retention of excess water in moments of flooding or heavy rainfall by collecting the water in existing or new reservoirs or by using the water to fill underground aquifers;
Amendment 82 #
2008/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 90 #
2008/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses that a lot of progress towards more efficient use of water can be achieved in the agricultural sector; hopes that the Common Agricultural Policy health check will take this problem into consideration and will propose concrete actions promoting a more sustainable use of water through incentives to mobilise the best available technologies; considers that the European Union should support measures to improve water management in agriculture, promoting a modernisation of irrigation systems to reduce water consumption and boosting research in this field;
Amendment 103 #
2008/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Recalls that consumers have a major role to play if we want to achieve a significant reduction of water consumptionustainable use of water in the EU; calls therefore on the EU to launch a public campaign to make people aware of the water issue and encouraging them to undertake concrete actions;
Amendment 47 #
2008/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission to promote the reduction of polluting forms of transport in historic city centres and the extension of pedestrian zones, whilst guaranteeing accessibility and the preservation of traditional uses;
Amendment 85 #
2008/0261(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The use of technologies that allow the authentication and tracing of medicinal products at the level of individual dosage forms (e.g. the capsule, tablet or tamper-evident immediate packaging of liquids) can also be very valuable in terms of allowing better monitoring of products on the market.
Amendment 100 #
2008/0261(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Falsified active pharmaceutical ingredients pose the risk of sub-standard active pharmaceutical ingredients. This risk should be addressed. In particular, manufacturers of medicinal products should ensure either by themselves of through a body accredited for that purpos by combining an effective inspection system with a system ensuring the traceability of active pharmaceutical ingredients. In particular, manufacturers of medicinal products should themselves ensure that the supplying manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients complies with good manufacturing practices.
Amendment 101 #
2008/0261(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) TIn order to ensure sufficient protection of public health the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients should be subject to good manufacturing practices and should comply with the information submitted within, or supplied to, the Marketing Authorisation Application, irrespective of whether those ingredients were manufactured in the Community or imported. WTherefore, with regard to the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients in third countries, it should be ensured that the rul intended for medicinal products marketed in the Union, it should be ensured through repeated, mandatory inspections and enforcement by the Union’s competent authorities for the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients intended for export to the Community, including inspection and enforcement, provide for a level of protection of public health equivalent to that provided for by Community legislationby authorities with mutual recognition agreements covering active pharmaceutical ingredients in force, that manufacture is taking place in compliance with both of the above- mentioned requirements.
Amendment 169 #
2008/0261(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 1 – point 3 – point a
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 46 – point f – subparagraph 1
Article 46 – point f – subparagraph 1
Amendment 187 #
2008/0261(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 3 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – point 3 – point b a (new)
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 46 – point h
Article 46 – point h
(ba) The following point (h) is added: (h) to assume legal liability for the accuracy of the findings of inspections and checks he has carried out or commissioned, without it being possible to delegate that liability.
Amendment 189 #
2008/0261(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 46b – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 46b – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Active substances used as starting material shallmay only be imported if:
Amendment 190 #
2008/0261(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 46b – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 46b – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) they are accompanied by a written confirmation from the exporting third country that the standards of good manufacturing practice applicable to the plant manufacturing the exported active substance are at least equivalent to those laid down by the Community, and that the planthave, in the past three years, successfully passed an inspection specifically covering active pharmaceutical ingredients carried out by a competent Community authority or an authority of a country with which a mutual recognition agreement is in force. The passing of the inspection shall be documented by a certificate is subject to control and enforcement ensuring that thoseed by a competent authority, attesting compliance with good manufacturing practices cannot be circumvented.
Amendment 200 #
2008/0261(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 7
Article 1 - point 7
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 52 c (new)
Article 52 c (new)
Article 52c The Commission shall study the possibilities for the authentication of individual dosage forms, as a method of detecting falsified medicinal products.
Amendment 313 #
2008/0261(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 13 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – point 13 – point a a (new)
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 80 – point g
Article 80 – point g
(aa) Point (g) is replaced by the following: '(g) they must comply with the principles and guidelines of good distribution, trading and brokering practice for medicinal products as laid down in Article 84.'
Amendment 342 #
2008/0261(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 15 – point -a (new)
Article 1 – point 15 – point -a (new)
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 111 – paragraph 1
Article 111 – paragraph 1
(-a) Paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: '1. The competent authorities of the Member State concerned shall, under the Agency's coordination, ensure by means of repeated, and where necessary unannounced, inspections, that the legal requirements governing medicinal products are complied with, and shall, where appropriate, commission an official medicinal product test laboratory, or another laboratory designated for that purpose, to carry out sampling tests. Such inspections shall be carried out by officials representing the competent authority who shall be empowered to: (a) inspect manufacturing or commercial establishments and any laboratories entrusted by the holder of the manufacturing authorization with the task of carrying out checks pursuant to Article 20; (b) take samples; (c) examine any documents which relate to the object of the inspection, subject to the provisions in force in the Member States on 21 May 1975, and which place restrictions on these powers with regard to the descriptions of the method of preparation.'
Amendment 343 #
2008/0261(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 15 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – point 15 – point a a (new)
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 111 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 111 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
(aa) In Article 111(1), subparagraph 2 is replaced by the following: '2. The competent authorities shall carry out repeated, and where necessary unannounced, inspections of the premises of producers, distributors or importers of active ingredients used as starting materials, the premises of manufacturing authorisation holders, the premises of medicinal product traders and brokers or the premises of excipient producers, importers and distributors where there are sound grounds for suspecting, on the basis of information available to the authorities or of previous cases, that legal obligations or the guidelines are not being complied with. Such inspections may also be carried out at the request of a Member State, the Commission or the Agency.'
Amendment 352 #
2008/0261(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 16
Article 1 – point 16
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 111a
Article 111a
The Commission shall adopt detailed guidelines laying down the principles for inspections referred to in Article 111 and, in particular, the Union or national bodies responsible for carrying out inspections.
Amendment 354 #
2008/0261(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 16
Article 1 – point 16
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 111b – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 111b – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Commission shall, following a request from a third country and the satisfactory conclusion of the inspection by the body responsible pursuant to Article 111a, list that country by way of a Decision if its regulatory framework for active substances exported to the Community and the respective control and enforcement ensure a protection of public health equivalent to that in the Community. Particular account shall be taken of:
Amendment 357 #
2008/0261(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 16
Article 1 – point 16
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 111b – paragraph 3
Article 111b – paragraph 3
3. The Commission, in cooperation with the Agency and competent authorities of the Member States, shall verify regularly whether the conditions set out in paragraph 1 are fulfilled. The first verification shall take place no later than 3 years after the country has been listed in accordance with paragraph 1be conducted with a view to confirming compliance with the criteria set out in paragraph 1 and shall be followed by regular verifications at intervals of no less than 3 years.
Amendment 18 #
2008/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Where a medicinal product is authorizsed subject to the requirement to conduct a post-authorisation safety study or subject to conditions or restrictions with regard to the safe and effective use of the medicinal product, the medicinal product should be intensively monitored on the market. Patients and healthcare professionals should be encouraged to report all suspect adverse reactions to such medicinal products, and a publicly available list of such medicinal products should be kept up to date by the Agency. Patient reports should always be drawn up with the aid of a healthcare professional.
Amendment 19 #
2008/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 726/2004
Article 10 a – paragraph 3
Article 10 a – paragraph 3
3. On the basis of explanations submitted by the marketing authorisation holder, the Commission shall withdraw or confirm the requirement. Where the Commission confirms the requirement, the marketing authorisation shall be varied to include the requirement as a condition of the marketing authorisation and the risk management system shall be updated accordingly. Irrespective of whether the requirement is confirmed or withdrawn, the Commission must state the grounds for its decision in detail, and the decision shall be duly recorded.”
Amendment 27 #
2008/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 11
Article 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 726/2004
Article 27 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Given that certain medicinal products cause adverse reactions, the Agency or the competent authorities should allow for the obligation of confirming the diagnosis before starting any treatment using those products.
Amendment 30 #
2008/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Where a medicinal product is authorized subject to the requirement to conduct a post-authorisation safety study or subject to conditions or restrictions with regard to the safe and effective use of the medicinal product, the medicinal product should be intensively monitored on the market. Patients and healthcare professionals should be encouraged to report all suspect adverse reactions to such medicinal products, and a publicly available list of such medicinal products should be kept up to date by the Agency. Patient reports should always be drawn up with the aid of a healthcare professional.
Amendment 38 #
2008/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Regulation EC/726/2004
Article 10a – paragraph 3
Article 10a – paragraph 3
3. On the basis of explanations submitted by the marketing authorisation holder, the Commission shall withdraw or confirm the requirement. Where the Commission confirms the requirement, the marketing authorisation shall be varied to include the requirement as a condition of the marketing authorisation and the risk management system shall be updated accordingly. Irrespective of whether the requirement is confirmed or withdrawn, the Commission must state the grounds for its decision in detail, and the decision shall be duly recorded.
Amendment 59 #
2008/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 11
Article 1 – point 11
Regulation EC/726/2004
Article 27 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Given that certain medicinal products cause adverse reactions, the Agency or the competent authorities should allow for the obligation of confirming the diagnosis before starting any treatment using those products.
Amendment 22 #
2008/0256(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to further ensure that marketing authorisation holders disseminate only high-quality information and to distinguish non-promotional information from advertising, the types of information which may be disseminated should be defined. It is appropriate to allow marketing authorisation holders to disseminate the contents of the approved summaries of product characteristics and package leaflet, information that is compatible with those documents without going beyond their key elements, and other well-defined medicinal product- related information.
Amendment 24 #
2008/0256(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 88 – paragraph 4
Article 88 – paragraph 4
“4. The prohibition set out in paragraph 1 shall not apply to vaccination campaigns and other campaigns in the interest of public health carried out by the industry and approved by the competent authorities of the Member States, which shall ensure that such campaigns are not intended to serve as advertising.";
Amendment 27 #
2008/0256(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 100a – paragraph 1
Article 100a – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall allow the marketing authorisation holder to disseminate, either directly or indirectly through a third party, information to the general public or members thereof on authorised medicinal products subject to medical prescription provided that it is in accordance with the provisions of this Title. Such information shall not be considered advertising for the purposes of the application of Title VIII but it shall require prior authorisation by the Member State, after having checked that such information complies with the requirements for marketing authorisation for the medicinal product. The information concerned may not contain any data on development studies for medicinal products, new prospects for their use or properties under investigation, or any other information which may create distortions or endow the medicinal product with properties or uses other than those contained in the current marketing authorisation for the medicinal product in question.
Amendment 29 #
2008/0256(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 100a – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 100a – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) information relating to human health or diseases, provided that it is based on objective, realistic data supplied by the competent bodies and there is no reference, even indirect, to medicinal products;
Amendment 30 #
2008/0256(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 100a – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 100a – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) material provided by the marketing authorisation holder to healthcare professionals for distribution to patients, which must be explicitly authorised by the Member States, taking account of what was authorised in the technical summary.
Amendment 31 #
2008/0256(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 100b – point a
Article 100b – point a
(a) the summary of product characteristics, labelling and package leaflet of the medicinal product, as approved by the competent authorities, and the publicly accessible version of the assessment report drawn up by the competent authorities; these versions and summaries shall require prior authorisation by the Member State before they are disseminated to the public;
Amendment 32 #
2008/0256(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 100b – point b
Article 100b – point b
(b) information which does not go beyond the elements of the summary of product characteristics, labelling and the package leaflet of the medicinal product, and the publicly accessible version of the assessment report drawn up by the competent authorities, but presents them in a different way; this publicly accessible version may not constitute a substantial change in the characteristics, properties, effects and reactions that the medicinal product might have;
Amendment 34 #
2008/0256(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 100b – point d
Article 100b – point d
(d) medicinal product-related information about non-interventional scientific studies, or accompanying measures to prevention and medical treatment, or information which presents the medicinal product in the context of the condition to be prevented or treated. This information must have been evaluated in advance by the Member State, and such studies must be included in the registration dossier for the medicinal product. Scientific studies may not be submitted if they were carried out without complying with the legal requirements in force for clinical trials. Scientific studies may also not be submitted if they relate to properties of the medicinal product or a use of that product other than those for which it is currently authorised in the Member State.
Amendment 35 #
2008/0256(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 100c – introductory part
Article 100c – introductory part
Information on authorised medicinal products subject to medical prescription disseminated by the marketing authorisation holder to the general public or members thereof shall not be made available on television or radio, radio or any other instrument of dissemination to the general public, including Internet radio or television channels. It shall only be made available through the following channels:
Amendment 38 #
2008/0256(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 100c – point a
Article 100c – point a
(a) written health-related publications as defined by the Member State of publication, to the exclusion of unsolicited material actively distributed to the general public or members thereof; health-related publications shall mean those certified as such by the Member State, so that consumers can clearly identify those publications as having been endorsed and authorised by the Member State;
Amendment 39 #
2008/0256(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 100c – point b
Article 100c – point b
(b) internet websites on medicinal products, explicitly authorised and regarded as such by the Member State, to the exclusion of unsolicited material actively distributed to the general public or members thereof; for this purpose, the Member States shall establish a system for authorising, supervising and monitoring Internet sites which may present the information referred to in this article. Furthermore, an early warning system shall be set up among the Member States to combat Internet sites which violate the provisions of this Directive;
Amendment 41 #
2008/0256(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 100c – point c
Article 100c – point c
(c) written answersd oral answers, provided that the latter are duly recorded, to requests for information ofrom a member of the general public. These answers shall in all cases correspond to the package leaflet or technical summary for the authorised medicinal product and shall refer the requestor to the Member State's health authority and to medical or pharmaceutical healthcare staff, giving an explicit indication in the answer that it is no substitute for mandatory intervention by the above healthcare professionals. Furthermore, all these written and oral answers shall also be forwarded to the competent health authorities in the Member State for periodic supervision.
Amendment 45 #
2008/0256(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 100d – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 100d – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) it must be understandable and perfectly legible for the general public orand members thereof; , paying particular attention to elderly people;
Amendment 46 #
2008/0256(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 100d – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Article 100d – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) it must be presented in such a way as to ensure that the dosage of the medicinal product is perfectly understandable, paying particular attention to those medicinal products whose correct administration is complex. This information shall indicate: (i) the exact dosage to be taken; (ii) the way in which it is to be measured and the instruments to be used for this purpose; (iii) the interval of time between each dose; (iv) the adjustment of the dosage to the weight and age of the individual patient.
Amendment 48 #
2008/0256(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 100d – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 100d – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) a mail address or e-mail address allowing members of the general public to send comments to the marketing authorisation holder. Comments sent by private individuals and the replies from marketing authorisation holders shall be duly recorded and monitored.
Amendment 49 #
2008/0256(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 100e – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 100e – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The state or infra-state authorities responsible for health administration shall set up a telephone helpline providing individual advice to patients, staffed by healthcare professionals, that may be consulted on the interpretation of the information contained in the leaflet, and on compatibility with other medicinal products or with the patient's case history.
Amendment 50 #
2008/0256(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 100f – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 100f – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. A harmonised procedure shall be established to determine the bases on which information provided on Internet websites and information points is regulated, in such a way as to guarantee the reliability of the data presented and its compliance with the authorisation and registration of the medicinal product, providing a guarantee for consumers that the site or information concerned is accurate and based on facts. A certification or qualification system shall be applied with respect to authorised sites. A list shall also be kept of Internet web pages and information points authorised to provide the information referred to in this Directive. That list shall be kept up- to-date and shall be accessible to consumers.
Amendment 52 #
2008/0256(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 100h – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 100h – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that marketing authorisation holders register Internet websites containing information on medicinal products with the national competent authorities of the Member State of the country code Top Level Domain used by the website concerned, prior to making it available to the general public. Where the website does not use a country code Top Level Domain, the marketing authorisation holder shall select the Member State of registration. This information shall comply with the requirements laid down in this Directive and shall be in accordance with the registration dossier for the medicinal product.
Amendment 54 #
2008/0256(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 100h – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 100h – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Internet websites registered in accordance with paragraph 1 shall not allow the identification of members of the general public which have access to those websites or the appearance therein of unsolicited material actively distributed to the general public or members thereof. Those websites shall not contain web-TV, podcasts, video streaming or any other digital information format not strictly authorised in accordance with this Directive and supervised by the Member State.
Amendment 58 #
2008/0256(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 100k
Article 100k
Information on homeopathic medicinal products referred to in Article 14(1) that have been classified as prescription-only shall be subject to the provisions of this Title. The same shall apply to information on herbal medicinal products or any other compounds or therapies that have been classified as prescription-only.
Amendment 62 #
2008/0241(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 - paragraph 3 - point b
Article 2 - paragraph 3 - point b
(b) Equipment which is specifically designed as part of another type of equipment that does not fall within the scope of this Directive, such as part of a finished product outside the scope of the Directive or as part of a fixed installation, and can fulfil its function only if it is part of that equipment.
Amendment 105 #
2008/0241(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 - point s a (new)
Article 3 - point s a (new)
(sa)'fixed installation' shall mean fixed installation in the meaning of article 2(c) of Directive 2004/108/EC on electromagnetic compatibility.
Amendment 124 #
2008/0241(COD)
Council position
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may require producers to show purchasersIn order to raise users’ awareness, Member States shall ensure that producers of EEE: (a) set up, in conjunction with distributors, a collection network for very- small-volume WEEE that: (i) enables end-users to discard very- small-volume WEEE at an accessible and visible collection point in the distributor’s shop; (ii) requires small shops to collect, and subsequently make available, very-small- volume WEEE without incurring any costs; (iii) does not involve any charge to end- users when discarding very small-volume- WEEE, nor any obligation to buy a new product of the same type; (b) are able to show, at the time of salpurchase of new products, the differentiated costs of collection, treatment and disposal in an environmentally sound way. The costs mentioned shall not exceed the best estimate of the actual costs incurred. , thus making the costs of collecting and recycling WEEE more evident; the various costs mentioned should not exceed the best estimate of the actual costs incurred, based on how easily the products and the critical raw materials they contain can be collected and recycled; (c) actively inform end-users about how and where they can discard very-small- volume WEEE correctly and safely. Distributors supplying EEE directly to private households or users other than private households solely by means of distance communication shall only be subject to the obligations under paragraph 1(a)(i) and (ii). The collection scheme put in place by these distributors shall enable end-users to return very- small-volume WEEE without those users having to incur any charges, including delivery or postal charges. No later than ...*, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 20, with respect to a definition of ‘very-small-volume WEEE’, taking into account the risk of such waste not being collected separately due to its very small size. The obligations in this paragraph shall not apply to micro-enterprises operating on a very small surface area. No later than ...*, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 20, with respect to a definition of ‘micro-enterprises operating on a very small surface area’. _______________ * Date 12 months after the entry into force of this Directive.
Amendment 133 #
Amendment 136 #
2008/0241(COD)
Council position
Annex 3 – point 4
Annex 3 – point 4
4. Large equipment (one length greater than 50cm) including: Householdappliances other than cooling appliances; IT and telecommunication equipment; consumer equipment; luminaires; equipment reproducing sound or images, musical equipment; electrical and electronic tool; toys, leisure and sports equipment; medical devices; monitoring and control instruments; automatic dispensers; equipmentradiators, screens and monitors and lamps and luminaires. Large appliances are all those appliances which are not in principle movable or which are intended in principle to remain in their place of use for the geneduration of electric currents. This category does not include equipment included in categories 1 to 3their service life.
Amendment 140 #
2008/0241(COD)
Council position
Annex 3 – point 5
Annex 3 – point 5
5. Small equipment (no length more than 50cm) including: Householdappliances other than cooling appliances; IT and telecommunication equipment; consumer equipment; luminaires; equipment reproducing sound or images, radiators, screens and monitors, lamps and luminaires, and IT and telecommusnicaltion equipment; electrical and electronic tool; toys, leisure and sports equipment; medical devices; monitoring and control instruments; automatic dispensers; equipment. Small appliances are all those appliances which are in principle movable and which are not intended in principle to remain in their place of use for the geneduration of electric currents. This category does not include equipment included in categories 1 to 3their service life.
Amendment 150 #
Amendment 152 #
2008/0241(COD)
Council position
Annex 4 – point 3 – paragraph 1
Annex 4 – point 3 – paragraph 1
Straight fluorescent lamps, Compact fluorescent lamps, Fluorescent lamps, High intensity discharge lamps - including pressure sodium lamps and metal halide lamps, Low pressure sodium lamps, LED lamps, luminaires and other devices that emit or control light.
Amendment 156 #
2008/0241(COD)
Council position
Annex 4 – point 4
Annex 4 – point 4
4. Large equipment Wappliances – Large appliances used for cooking and other processing of foods (e.g. electric hot plates, electric ovens, electric stoves, microwaves, fixed coffee machines) – Extractor hoods – Large machines for cleaning (e.g. washing machines, Cclothes dryers, Ddish washing machines, Cookers) – Large heating appliances (e.g. large heat blowers, Eelectric stoves, Electric hot plates, Luminaires,systems for heating marble and natural stone and other large appliances for heating rooms, beds and seating furniture); – Large body-care appliances (e.g. solariums, saunas, massage chairs) – Large IT and telecommunications appliances (e.g. large computer mainframes, servers, fixed network installations and appliances, large printing machines, copying equipment, coin- operated telephones) – Large sports and leisure appliances (e.g. sports equipment with electrical or electronic components, large slot machines) – Equipment reproducing sound or images, – Musical equipment (excluding pipe organs installed in churches), Appliances for knitting and weaving, Large computer- mainframes, Large printing machines, Copying equipment, Large coin slot machines, – Large electrical and electronic industrial tools and machinery except large-scale stationary industrial tools and non-road mobile machinery and appliances intended exclusively for professional users (e.g. appliances for knitting and weaving) – Large appliances for generating or transferring current (e.g. generators, transformers, uninterruptable power supplies (UPS), inverters) – Large medical devices, – Large monitoring and control instruments, – Large measuring instruments and installations (e.g. scales, fixed machines) – Large appliances whichfor automatically deliver products and money,ed product sales or dispensing and for the automated provision of simple services (e.g. product dispensers, cash machines, machines for the return of empties, photo machines) – Photovoltaic panels.
Amendment 161 #
2008/0241(COD)
Council position
Annex 4 – point 5
Annex 4 – point 5
5. Small equipment Vacuum cleaners, Carpet sweepers, Appliances for sewing, Luminairappliances – Small appliances used for cooking and other processing of foods (e.g. toasters, electric hotplates, electric knives, electric kettles, immersion coils, chopping machines, Mmicrowaves, Ventilation equipment) – Small cleaning appliances (e.g. vacuum cleaners, carpet sweepers, Iirons, Toasters, Electric knives, Electric kettles, Clocks, Electric shavers, Scales, Appliances for hair andetc.) – Fans, air fresheners, ventilation equipment – Small heating appliances (e.g. electric blankets) – Clocks, watches, alarm clocks and other time-measuring instruments – Small body -care, Personal computers, Printers, Calculators, Telephones, Mobile phones, Radio sets, Vide appliances (e.g. electric shavers, toothbrushes, hairdryers, massage machines) – Cameras (e.g. video cameras) – Consumer electronics appliances (e.g. radios, audio cameras, Vplifiers, car radios, DVD players, video recorders, Hhi-fi equipment,) – Musical instruments, Equipment reproducing sound or images, Electrical and electronic toys, S and sound equipment (e.g. amplifiers, mixing desks, headphones and speakers, microphones) – Toys (e.g. model railways, model aircraft, etc.) – Small items of sports equipment, C (e.g. computers for biking, diving, running, rowing, etc., Smoke detector, Heating regulators, Thermostats,) – Small leisure appliances (e.g. video games, fishing and golf equipment, etc.) – Small Eelectrical and electronic tools, Small medical devices, including gardening equipment (e.g. drills, saws, pumps, lawn-mowers) – Sewing machines – Small appliances for generating or transferring current (e.g. generators, battery chargers, uninterruptable power supplies (UPS), converters) – Small medical devices including veterinary devices – Small Mmonitoring and control instruments, Small Appliances which automatically deliver products, (e.g. smoke detectors, heating regulators, thermostats, movement detectors, monitoring appliances and products, remote handling and control devices) – Small measuring appliances (e.g. scales, display devices, telemeters, thermometers) – Small appliances for automated product sales or dispensing – Small equipment with integrated photovoltaic panels.
Amendment 95 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) Consideration should be given to the fact that effective legislation takes account of the negative impacts and damage that could be created in specific fields of application. Cultural heritage should be especially taken into account in the transposition and implementation of this Directive.
Amendment 222 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) buildings officially protected, including those in rural areas, officially protected owing to historic or ethnographic interest as part of a designated environment or because of their special architectural or, historic or aesthetic merit, where compliance with the minimum energy performance requirements would unacceptably alter their character or appearance;
Amendment 246 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Member States shall provide subsidies and technical advice for buildings or historic centres to undertake specific programmes for adaptation to energy efficiency.
Amendment 247 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Systems for the production of energy and insulation measures located in historic centres shall be subject to visual impact assessments.
Amendment 296 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7
Article 7
Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that when buildings undergo major renovation, their energy performance is upgraded in order to meet minimum energy performance requirements in so far as this is technically, functionally and economically feasible. Member Sstates shall determine these minimum energy performance requirements in accordance with Article 4. The requirements may be set either for the renovated building as a whole or for the renovated systems or components when these are part of a renovation to be carried out within a limited time period, with the objective of improving the overall energy performance of the building or parts thereof . Member States and the Commission shall promote research into insulation materials, windows and doors in order to ensure that they are in harmony with the needs and aesthetic heritage of buildings.
Amendment 117 #
2008/0198(COD)
Council position
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Operators, with the exception of SMEs, who make timber and timber products available on the market of a value exceeding EUR 100 000 per annum, shall, throughout the supply chain, be able to: (i) identify both the operator who has supplied the timber and timber products, and the operator to whom the timber and timber products have been supplied; (ii) provide upon request information on the name of the species, the country/countries of harvest and where applicable the concession of origin; (iii) ascertain, where necessary, that the operator who has supplied the timber and timber products has fulfilled his obligations under this Regulation.
Amendment 136 #
2008/0198(COD)
Council position
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The competent authorities shall carry out checks at reasonable intervals appropriate to the complexity of the timber and timber products supply chain, i.e. with particular attention to its early stages, to verify if operators comply with the requirements set out in Articles 4 and 5.
Amendment 139 #
2008/0198(COD)
Council position
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The checks may include inter alia: (a) examination of measures and procedures that form part of the due diligence system; (b) examination of documentation and records that demonstrate the proper functioning of the due diligence system; (c) spot checks, including on-site checks, if necessary.
Amendment 140 #
2008/0198(COD)
Council position
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Operators shall offer all assistance necessary to facilitate the performance of the checks referred to in paragraph 1, notably as regards access to premises and to documentation and records.
Amendment 142 #
2008/0198(COD)
Council position
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. Where, following the checks referred to in paragraph 1, shortcomings have been detected, such as the use of an incomplete or ineffective due diligence system to minimise the risk of illegally harvested timber and timber products being placed on the market, the competent authorities may issue a notice of remedial actions to be taken by the operator. Any failure by the operator to take such remedial action may give rise to penalties in accordance with Article 17.
Amendment 149 #
2008/0198(COD)
Council position
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11a Advisory Group 1. An Advisory Group shall be established, consisting of representatives of interested stakeholders, including, inter alia, forest-based industry representatives, forest owners, the timber trade, non- governmental organisations (NGOs) and consumer groups, and chaired by a representative of the Commission. 2. Representatives of Member States and of the European Parliament may participate in the meetings of the Advisory Group. 3. The Commission shall consult the Advisory Group before taking decisions pursuant to this Regulation.
Amendment 154 #
2008/0198(COD)
Council position
Article 17
Article 17
(a) The Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. (b) The penalties provided for must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. and may include, inter alia: (i) fines proportional to the environmental damage, the value of the timber or timber products concerned and the tax losses and economic detriment resulting from the infringement; the level of the penalties shall be calculated in such way as to make sure that they effectively deprive those responsible of the economic benefits derived from their serious infringements, without prejudice to the legitimate right to exercise a profession; the fines for repeated serious infringements will be gradually increased; (ii) seizure of the timber and timber products concerned; (iii) immediate suspension of authorisation to trade. (c) The Member States shall notify those provisions to the Commission and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendments affecting them.
Amendment 159 #
2008/0198(COD)
Council position
Annex – indent 2 a (new)
Annex – indent 2 a (new)
Amendment 161 #
Amendment 163 #
2008/0198(COD)
Council position
Annex – indent 13 a (new)
Annex – indent 13 a (new)
- 4417 00 00 Tools, tool bodies, tool handles, broom or brush bodies and handles, of wood; boot or shoe lasts and trees, of wood;
Amendment 165 #
2008/0198(COD)
Council position
Annex – indent 14 a (new)
Annex – indent 14 a (new)
- 4419 00 Tableware and kitchenware, of wood;
Amendment 167 #
2008/0198(COD)
Council position
Annex – indent 14 b (new)
Annex – indent 14 b (new)
- 4420 Wood marquetry and inlaid wood; caskets and cases for jewellery or cutlery, and similar articles, of wood; statuettes and other ornaments, of wood; wooden articles of furniture not falling within Chapter 94;
Amendment 169 #
2008/0198(COD)
Council position
Annex – indent 14 c (new)
Annex – indent 14 c (new)
- 4421 Other articles of wood (clothes hangers etc.);
Amendment 171 #
2008/0198(COD)
Council position
Annex – indent 15
Annex – indent 15
- Pulp and paper of Chapters 47, 48 and 489 of the Combined Nomenclature, with the exception of bamboo-based and recovered (waste and scrap) products;
Amendment 172 #
2008/0198(COD)
Council position
Annex – indent 16
Annex – indent 16
- 9401 61 00, 9401 69 00, 9401 90 30, 9403 30, 9403 40, 9403 50 00, 9403 60 and 9403 90 30 Wooden furniture;
Amendment 99 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) Where patients from other Member States turn to the national public service in a different country, they should comply with the legislative framework of the Member State in which they are being treated or of the region receiving them in relation both to the admission process, waiting lists or the choice of doctor, and to patients' rights and hospital rules.
Amendment 116 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
Amendment 128 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
Recital 26
Amendment 145 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31
Recital 31
Amendment 154 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31 a (new)
Recital 31 a (new)
(31a) Bearing in mind that the diversity of European healthcare systems and financing models gives reason to suppose that many Member States will have problems in transposing this Directive into their national law, flexibility should be provided for in the implementation arrangements.
Amendment 396 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Amendment 498 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 5a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 5a (new)
5a. In Member States having a universal public healthcare system, the freedom of choice of patients wishing to use that system shall be governed by the legislative and procedural framework of the Member State of treatment , in view of the need to ensure that there is no positive discrimination in favour of patients from other Member States.
Amendment 538 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 4a (new)
4a. In view of the difficulties encountered by some public health systems in establishing the exact costs of all forms of service and treatment, a four-year period shall be opened from the date of adoption of this Directive for the purpose of evaluating costs and comparing the portfolio of services offered, taking due account of the substantial variations existing between Member States.
Amendment 162 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to specific Union provisions applicable to particular foods as regards the requirements referred to in points (a) to (k) of Article 9(1), when appearing on the package or on the label attached thereto, the mandatory particulars listed in Article 9(1) shall be printed on the package or on the label in characters using a font size where the x- height, as defined in Annex IV, is equal to or greater than 1,2 mm. The mandatory particulars shall be presented in such a way as to ensure a significantCriteria other than font size, such as font type, contrast between the prifont and the background, line and character pitch, should also be considered.
Amendment 173 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. In case of packaging or containers the largest printable surface of which has an area of less than 680 cm2, the minimum x- height of the font size referred to in paragraph 2 shall be equal to or greater than 0,9 mmnot apply.
Amendment 267 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 a (new)
Article 25 a (new)
25a. The name or address of the food business operator placed on the label does not constitute an indication of the country of origin or place of provenance of the food product concerned.
Amendment 282 #
Amendment 43 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The ultimate objective of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which was approved on behalf of the European Community by Council Decision 94/69/EC of 15 December 1993 concerning the conclusion of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), is to stabilise greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system. In order to meet that objective, the overall global annual mean surface temperature increase should not exceed 2°C above pre-industrial levels. The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Assessment (IPCC) report shows that, in order to reach that objective, global emissions of greenhouse gases must peak by 2020. This implies the increasing of efforts by the Community and the quick involvement of developed and newly industrialised countries and encouraging the participation of developing countries in the emission reduction process.
Amendment 144 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) TransitionalIn the absence of an international agreement which provides for equal treatment of the sectors affected, free allocation to installations should be provided for through harmonised Community-wide rules (sector specific "benchmarks") in order to minimise distortions of competition within the Community. These rules should take accountbe based ofn the most greenhouse gas and energy efficient techniques and technologies, and take account of the potential, including the technical potential, to reduce emissions, substitutes, alternative production processes, use of biomass, renewables and greenhouse gas capture and storage and renewables. Any such rules should not give incentives to increase emissions and ensure that an increasing proportion of these allowances is aper unit of productioned. Allocations must be fixed prior to the trading period 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 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. Allowances which remain in the set-aside for new entrants in 2020 should be auctioned. In defining the principles for setting benchmarks in individual sectors, the Commission should consult with the sectors concerned.
Amendment 146 #
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. These rules should take account of the most greenhouse gas and energy efficient techniques, substitutes, alternative production processes, use of biomass, renewables and greenhouse gas capture and storage. Any such rules should not give incentives to increase emissions and ensure that an increasing proportion of these allowances is auctioned. Allocations must be fixed prior to the trading period 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. They shall further avoid undue distortions of competition between industrial activities carried out in installations operated by a single operator and production in outsourced installations. These rules should 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, which is not the case of electricity recovered from unavoidable waste gases and other residues, and electricity produced in connection with industrial heat consumption for the own consumption of the operators of the installations. Allowances which remain in the set-aside for new entrants in 2020 should be auctioned.
Amendment 150 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Transitional free allocation to installations should be provided for through harmonized Community-wide rules ("benchmarks") in order to minimise distortions of competition within the Community. These rules should take account of the most greenhouse gas and energy efficient techniques, substitutes, alternative production processes, use of biomass, renewables, clean energy carriers such as hydrogen and greenhouse gas capture and storage. Any such rules should not give incentives to increase emissions and ensure that an increasing proportion of these allowances is auctioned. Allocations must be fixed prior to the trading period so as to enable the market to function properly. They shall also avoid undue distortions of competition on the markets for electricity and heat, heat and industrial gases supplied to industrial installations. These rules should 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. Allowances which remain in the set-aside for new entrants in 2020 should be auctioned.
Amendment 177 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) The Commission should therefore review the situation by June 2011 at the latest, consult with all relevant social partners, and, in the light of the outcome of the international negotiations, submit a report accompanied by any appropriate proposals. In this context, the Commission should identify whichn analytical report assessing the situation with special regard to energy -intensive industry sectors or sub-sectors are likely to be subject to carbon leakage not later than 30 June 2010. It should base its analysis on the assessment of the inability to pass on the cost of required allowances in product prices without significant loss of market share to installations outside the Community not taking comparable action to reduce emissions. Energy-intensive industries which are determined to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage could receive a higher amount of free allocation orsectors exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage. This report should be accompanied by any appropriate proposals which may include adjusting the proportion of allowances received free of charge and, as a complementary measure, an effective carbon equalisation system could be introduced, with a view to putting installations from the Community which are at significant risk of carbon leakage and those from third countries on a comparable footing. Such a system could apply requirements to importers that would be no less favourable than those applicable to installations within the EU, for example by requiring the surrender of allowances but also address exports. Any action taken would need to be in conformity with the principles of the UNFCCC, in particular the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities, taking into account the particular situation of Least Developed Countries. It would also need to be in conformity with the international obligations of the Community including the WTO agreement.
Amendment 389 #
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, establish harmonised sector specific benchmarks to 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. They shall be based on the most efficient techniques and technologies, and take into account of the most efficient techniquepotential, including the technical potential, to reduce emissions, substitutes, alternative production processes, and the use of biomass and greenhouse gas capture and storage, and. The measures shall not give incentives to increase emissions per unit of production. No free allocation shall be made in respect of any electricity production. In defining the principles for setting benchmarks in individual sectors, the Commission shall consult with the sectors concerned.
Amendment 400 #
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 account of the most efficient techniques, substitutes, alternative production processes, use of biomass and greenhouse gas capture and storage, and shall not give incentives to increase emissions. No free allocation shall be made in respect of any electricity production, except for electricity produced in connection with industrial heat consumption or produced from residues from an industrial process provided that it is for the own consumption of the operators of the installations; such allocations shall be made under the same allocation principles as applied to that industrial activity as mentioned in Annex I. However, where a waste gas from a production process is used as a fuel, all allowances shall be allocated for free to the operator of the installation generating the waste gas according to the same allocation principles as applied for that installation.
Amendment 492 #
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, except for electricity produced in connection with industrial heat consumption or produced from residues from an industrial process provided that it is for the own consumption of the operators of the installations; such allocations shall be made under the same allocation principles as applied to that industrial activity as mentioned in Annex I. However, where a waste gas from a production process is used as a fuel, all allowances shall be allocated for free to the operator of the installation generating the waste gas with the same allocation principles as applied for that installation.
Amendment 509 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 7
Article 10a – paragraph 7
7. SUntil an international agreement enters into force and subject to Articles 10b and 28, the amount of allowances allocated free of charge under paragraphs 3 to 6 of this Article [and paragraph 2 of Article 3c] in 2013to installations not covered by paragraph 2 in 2013 and each subsequent year shall be 8100% of the quantity determined in accordance with the measures referred to in paragraph 1 and thereafter the free allocation shall decrease each year by equal amounts resulting in no free allocation in 2020without changing the total quantity of allowances according to Article 9.
Amendment 524 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 8
Article 10a – paragraph 8
Amendment 540 #
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
Article 10a - paragraph 9
Amendment 587 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 8
Article 1 - point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10b
Article 10b
1. Not later than June 2011 and thereafter every five years, 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, whilst providing for equal treatment of competing industries and after consulting with all relevant social partners, submit to the European Parliament and to the Council an analytical report assessing the situation with special regard to energy-intensive sectors or sub- sectors that have beeno determined to beheir exposured to significant risks of carbon leakage. This shall be accompanied by any appropriate proposals, which may include: - adjusting the proportion of allowances received free of charge by those sectors or sub-sectors under Article 10a; - inclusion in the Community scheme of importers of products produced by the sectors or sub-sectors determined in accordance with Article 10a. Any binding sectoral agreements which lead to global emiss according to paragraph 3. 2. The analytical report referred to in paragraph 1 shall be accompanied by any appropriate proposals, which take into consideration the timeframe until full implementation and shall include: - adjusting the proportion of allowances received free of charge by those sectors or sub-sectors under Article 10a; - for leakage effects not covered by other measures carbon equalisation systems for exporters and importers of products produced by the sectors covered by Article 10a. Such systems shall not reduce liquidity of the allowance market. Any binding sectoral agreements which provide for equal treatment of competing industries and which are monitorable, verifiable and subject to mandatory enforcement arrangements shall also be taken into account when considering what measures are appropriate. 3. In the determinations reductions of the magnitude required to effectively address climate change, and which are monitorable, verifiable and subject to mandatory enforcement arrangements shall also be taken into account when considering what measures are appropriate. ferred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall take into account the extent to which it is possible for the sector or sub-sector concerned to pass on the cost of the required allowances in product prices without significant loss of market share to installations operating in countries outside the Community that did not impose equivalent and verifiable constraints on emissions, taking into account the following: (a) the extent to which auctioning would lead to a substantial increase in production cost; (b) the extent to which it is possible for individual installations in the sector concerned to reduce emission levels for instance on the basis of the most efficient techniques; (c) market structure, relevant geographic and product market, the exposure of the sectors to international competition; (d) the effect of climate change and energy policies implemented, or expected to be implemented outside the EU in the sectors concerned; (e) the effect of passing through CO2 costs in electricity prices in the sector or sub- sector concerned. For the purposes of evaluating whether the cost increase resulting from the Community scheme can be passed on, estimates of lost sales resulting from the increased carbon price or the impact on the profitability of the installations concerned may inter alia be used. 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 632 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 9
Article 1 - point 9
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 11a - paragraph 2
Article 11a - paragraph 2
2. Operators may request the competent authority, to the extent that the levels of CER/ERU use allowed to them by Member States for the period 2008 to 2012 have not been used up, to issue allowances to them valid from 2013 onwards in exchange for CERs and ERUs issued in respect of emission reductions up until 2012 from project types which were accepted by all Member States in the Community scheme during the period 2008 to 2012. U, until 31 December 2014, the competent authority shall make such an exchange on request.
Amendment 648 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 9
Article 1 - point 9
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 11a - paragraph 4 - subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 11a - paragraph 4 - subparagraph 1 a (new)
An operator that used a tCER shall surrender a CER, tCER, ERU, or allowance at least 30 days before the tCER expires to cover the emissions which had been covered by the expired tCER. If the operator has not replaced any tCER it has used to cover its emissions by the time they expire, the operator shall be held liable for payment of the excess emissions penalty in accordance with Article 16.
Amendment 649 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 9
Article 1 - point 9
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 11a - paragraph 4 - subparagraph 2
Article 11a - paragraph 4 - subparagraph 2
Amendment 725 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 21
Article 1 - point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 27 - paragraph 1
Article 27 - paragraph 1
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 802 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex I - point 3 - point (c) - point (ii)
Annex I - point 3 - point (c) - point (ii)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Annex I - table - category 3 - paragraph 3
Annex I - table - category 3 - paragraph 3
(ii) in the third paragraph the following terms are deleted: “, and/or with a kiln capacity exceeding 4 m³ and with a setting density per kiln exceeding 300 kg/m³;”
Amendment 87 #
2007/0286(COD)
Council position
Article 3 – point 22
Article 3 – point 22
(22) "poultry" means poultry as defined in point 1 of Article 2 of Council Directive 90/539/EEC of 15 October 1990 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from third countries of, poultry and hatching eggs, excluding poultry of the quail species;
Amendment 126 #
2007/0286(COD)
Council position
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1a (new)
For BAT reference documents adopted before the entry into force of the Directive, emission limit values shall also take into account the technical characteristics of the installation concerned, its geographical location and the local environmental conditions.
Amendment 136 #
2007/0286(COD)
Council position
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
4. By way of derogation from paragraph 3, tThe competent authority may, in specific cases, on the basis of an assessment of the environmental and economic costs and benefits taking into account the technical characteristics of the installation concerned, its geographical location and the local environmental conditions, set emission limit values deviating from those set by the application of paragraph 3.
Amendment 202 #
2007/0286(COD)
Council position
Article 22 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. This Article shall be interpreted according to the principles established in Article 191(2) TFEU. Moreover Member States shall ensure that the general public is duly informed taking all the necessary measures to fulfil the content established herein.
Amendment 299 #
2007/0286(COD)
Council position
Annex I – point 6.6 – point a
Annex I – point 6.6 – point a
a) with more than 40 000 places for poultry, excluding quail;