4 Amendments of Helmut SCHOLZ related to 2020/2043(INI)
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Supports, in the absence of a global carbon price and a multilateral solution, a market-based EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on condition that it is compatible with EU free trade agreements (FTAs) and WTO rules (by being non- discriminatory and not constituting a disguised restriction on international trade), and that it is proportionate, based on the polluter pays principle and fit for purpose in delivering the climate objectives; considers that there is an urgent need to pursue a comprehensive reform of the WTO, enabling it to guarantee fair trade while at the same time combating global warming; considers that, in order to be consistent with our climate ambitions, a new approach to the design of our trade relations is urgently required;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Supports, in the absence of a global carbon price and a multilateral solution, a market-based EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on condition that it is compatible with EU free trade agreements will be adapted (FTAs) and WTO rules modernised (by being non- discriminatory and not constituting a disguised restriction on international trade), and that it is proportionate, based on the polluter pays principle and fit for purpose in delivering the climate objectives;
Amendment 66 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for thorough impact assessments and for the utmost transparency ofand coordination with the European Parliament in the process leading to the CBAM, as well as engagement with the EU’s trading partners to build coalitions, and avoid any possible retaliatincentivise them to establish their own carbon pricing measures, o bring them as close as possible to our own trajectory for reducing greenhouse gas emissions ;
Amendment 97 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls that the power sector should be included in the specific cases of imports of high-carbon electricity.