1621 Amendments of Zigmantas BALČYTIS
Amendment 161 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas it is essential to ensure a level playing field for farmers in all Member States, fair standard of living across regions and Member States, affordable prices for citizens and consumers, and access to quality food and healthy diets, while delivering on the commitments for environmental care, climate action, and animal and plant health and welfare;
Amendment 183 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas there is a need for an updated and fairer system of payments, as in many Member States the currentthe system of entitlements is based in many Member States on historic benchmarksreferences, which are now almostnearly 20 years old and which constituteserve as an obstacle to generational renewal and hindeaccess for young farmers’ access to farm land, as given the fact that new entrants do not possess entitlements and are thus at a disadvantaged;
Amendment 365 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the intention to simplify and modernise the CAP, but emphasisunderlines that the integrity of the sSingle mMarket and a truly common and adequately financed by the EU policy must be the overriding priorities of reform;
Amendment 415 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that subsidiarity for Member States should only be granted within a common general set of rules and tools agreed at EU level as part of a uniform approach to all programming efforts and eligibility criteria, should cover both of the CAP’s pillars and ensure, in particular, a European approach in Pillar I without national co-financing and thus a level playing field;
Amendment 499 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to avoid renationalisation of CAP and grant more flexibility to Member States and regions within the framework of the agricultural de minimis rules ;
Amendment 535 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers it necessary to maintain the current two-pillared architecture, particularly Pillar I, which is dedicated to income support for farmers; considers it necessary, at the same time, to compensate for the provision of public goods on the basis of uniformgeneral criteria, while allowing Member States to take specific approaches to reflect local conditions;
Amendment 553 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that the current CAP architecture can only deliver its objectives if sufficiently funded; calls, therefore, for the CAP budget to be maintained in the nextonly if it remains a common, modern and well- funded EU policy which supports sustainable development of agriculture and is crucial for providing safe, high quality and diverse food, jobs and growth in rural areas; which contributes to further levelling of developmental gaps in agriculture and rural areas and which reflects social and economic cohesion in its financial and programming dimension as well as proposed instruments and thus calls for maintaining the CAP budget in the post-2020 MFF at at least athe current levels in order to achieve the ambitions of a revised and efficient CAP beyondafter 2020;
Amendment 619 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that more targeted support for family farms is necessary and that this can be achieved by introducing a compulsory higher support rate for small farms; considers, moreover, that and, at the same time and reflecting economies of scale considering different agricultural structures, support for larger farms should be digressive, reflecting economies of scale, with the possibility for capping to be decided by the Member States;
Amendment 673 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls forStresses that the existing system for calculating direct payments in Pillar I, which is often based on historic entitlements, to and not most recent data, should be replaced by an EU-wide uniform method of calculating payments, in order to based on support paid per hectare, in order to ensure a level playing field for farmers in all Member States and make the system simpler and more transparent;
Amendment 708 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Is certain that both the Basic Payment Scheme(BPS) and the Single Area Payment Scheme (SAPS) should continue to apply and all Member States should be allowed to choose between them;
Amendment 740 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the need for a fair and equal distribution of direct payments between Member States, which must take into account socio-economic differences, different production costs and the amounts received by Member States under Pillar II;
Amendment 761 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Amendment 764 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Underlines that all EU farmers have to meet the same standards and requirements and are facing the same challenges;
Amendment 780 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Believes that, provided that a level playing field in the single market can be guaranteed, voluntary coupled support (VCS) payments should be maintained, and used as a tool to address needs of sensitive sectors and in a wider scope to address specific objectives related to environment, climate or quality and marketing of agricultural products, counteract specific difficulties, particularly those arising from the structural competitive disadvantage of less- favoured and mountainous regions, as well as those which are more temporary in nature and arise from a shift away from the old entitlement scheme, for example;
Amendment 795 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. In case of direct payments related to voluntary coupled support (VCS), more support should be given to small and medium-sized farms, and socio-economic considerations, that could be used in addition to statistical production figures, need to be taken into account;
Amendment 822 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls that generational renewal is a challenge faced by farmers in many Member States and that consequently each nNational sStrategy must therefore address this issue through a comprehensive approach, including top-ups in Pillar I1 and targeted measures in Pillar II, as well as by means of new financial instruments and national measures, in ordernd also via national measures and wider use of new financial instruments as a tool to grant access to capital in the circumstances of limited resources, to incentivise famers to pass on their farming operations;
Amendment 857 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Recalls that the investment support(non-repayable) should primarily be used in areas of EU-level added value;
Amendment 878 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Underlines the importance of rural development, including the LEADER initiative, in, to improve the synergy of different policies and to enhance competitiveness, promotes effective and sustainable economies and enhances development of rural areas, to supporting multi-functional agriculture and in fostering additional entrepreneurial activities and opportunities, in order to generate income from agri-tourism, and to secure community-supported agricultureby financially strengthening Pillar II, thus increasing potential to generate income, to tackle depopulation, unemployment, poverty and theo provision of social services in rural areasmote social inclusion;
Amendment 940 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to introduce a new and comprehensive legal framework which allows the integration of the various types of environmental actions at present, such as cross compliance, greening and the good agricultural and environmental conditions (GAEC) standards, as well as agri-environment measures (AEMs) for rural development, so that farmers can deliver effectively and with less bureaucracy on environmental care, biodiversity and climate action, receiving equal awards for provision of comparable services of public interest, while ensuring that Member States have adequate control and taking into account local conditions;
Amendment 1165 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Insists on the necessity tof strengthening the position of the producers within the food supply chain, in particular by guaranteeing them a fair share of the added value, by fostering inter-sectoral cooperation, and strengthencombating unfair trade practices (UTPs) in the food supply chain as a minimum by introducing EU legislative document as well as promoting transparency in the markets and crisis preventiontackling crises;
Amendment 1207 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Commission to allow and indeed encourage – particularly in the dairy sector –Underlines the importance of new Omnibus regulation to encourage active crisis management instruments, such as voluntary sector agreements to manage supply in quantitative terms among producers, producers organisations and processors, and to examine the possibility of extending such instruments to other sectors;
Amendment 1252 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Believes that the compliance of farming in partner states with good and sustainable farming practices, climate measures and other means to minimise environmental impact of farming, which are applied in the EU, shall become an obligatory threshold for allowing access of goods manufactured in the third states to enter the EU market;
Amendment 6 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas according to Unesco only 30-50% of the online content worldwide is in English; and whereas high-quality machine translation and computer-aided translation will help to overcome language barriers and improve cross- lingual information access;
Amendment 28 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas technological development is growingly language based and has consequences for growth and society, the need for more language aware policies is urgent. Not only technological, but genuinely multidisciplinary research and education on digital communication and language technologies and their relationship to growth and society is needed;
Amendment 47 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Urges the Commission to set up a HLT financing platform drawing lessons from the current experiences in FP7, Horizon 2020 and CEF; in addition, the Commission should put emphasis on research areas needed for ensuring a deep language understanding such as computational linguistics, linguistics, artificial intelligence, language technology, computer science, and cognitive science;
Amendment 48 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses the role of EU, Member States, universities and other public institutions in contributing on to a preservation of their languages in the digital world and in developing databases and translation technologies for all EU languages, including smaller languages; calls for coordination between research and industry with a common vision of enhancing the digital possibilities for language translation , and with an open access to data, needed for technological advancement;
Amendment 49 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Notes that current digital tools and resources for smaller languages, including digital availability of all orthographies and means of sign language translation and digitalisation, are insufficient, hence calls for promoting the technology development for smaller European languages;
Amendment 50 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Notes that there is a widening gap between English and other EU languages in technology, and that this leads to inequality of access to information between age groups, different regions and Member States, as well as between people with higher and lower education; stresses that by making the content available on different EU languages inequality would be reduced;
Amendment 51 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 e (new)
Paragraph 2 e (new)
2e. Points to the fact that language can be a barrier to the transfer of scientific knowledge, hence urges the Commission to seek solutions to ensure that scientific knowledge is made available in other languages than English;
Amendment 52 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 f (new)
Paragraph 2 f (new)
Amendment 53 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 g (new)
Paragraph 2 g (new)
2g. Notes the sensitive nature of some parts of the translation systems which could not be left to the commercial companies and their the free-to-use programs for personal data and privacy reasons, as it is unclear how the companies would use the knowledge gathered through the translation programs in for example translating health data;
Amendment 54 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 h (new)
Paragraph 2 h (new)
2h. Notes that cross sectional research and studies are needed on the consequences of language minorisation in the digital world and its effects on equality and in the access to information;
Amendment 59 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that language technology is first available in English; is aware that large global and European manufacturers and companies often develop language technology also for the major European languages with relatively large markets: Spanish, French and German (already these languages lack some resources in some sub-areas);stresses however, that general EU level action (policy, funding, research & education) should be taken to ensure the development of Language Technology for small and middle-sized official EU languages and special EU level actions (policy, funding, research and education) should take place to include and encourage regional and minority languages in such development;
Amendment 272 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Competence Centre shall in particular contribute to the work of ENISA with regard to the implementation of Directive (EU) 2016/1148 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2016 concerning measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the Union and to the Regulation (EU) 2018/XXX of the European Parliament and of the Council of YYY on ENISA, the “EU Cybersecurity Agency”, and repealing Regulation (EU) 526/2013, and on Information and Communication Technology cybersecurity certification (‘‘Cybersecurity Act’’).
Amendment 301 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. In deciding on the work plan and multi-annual strategic plan of the Competence Centre, the Governing Board shall take account of the advice provided by ENISA.
Amendment 19 #
2018/0251(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) In accordance with Protocol No 4 of the 2003 Act of Accession on the Ignalina nuclear power plant (13 ) Lithuania committed itself to the premature closure of Unit 1 and Unit 2 of the Ignalina nuclear power plant by 31 December 2004 and 31 December 2009 respectively, and to the subsequent decommissioning of those units. _________________ 13 OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 944.
Amendment 20 #
2018/0251(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In line with its obligations under the Act of Accession and with Union assistance, Lithuania shut down the two units within the respective deadlines and made significant progress towards their decommissioning. Further work is necessary in order to continue the decrease of the level of radiological hazard. Based on the available estimates and the foreseen final closure date in 2038 , additional financial resources are required for this purpose post 2020 and beyond .
Amendment 22 #
2018/0251(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Recognising that the premature shutdown and consequent decommissioning of the Ignalina nuclear power plant with two 1 500 MW RBMK type reactor units inherited from the Soviet Union was of an unprecedented nature and represented for Lithuania an exceptional financial burden not commensurate with the size and economic strength of the country, Protocol No 4 stated that the Union assistance under the Ignalina programme is to be seamlessly continued and extended beyond 2006, for the period of the next Financial Perspectives until the final closure date which is currently foreseen in 2038 .
Amendment 24 #
2018/0251(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Programme should also ensure dissemination of knowledge gained from the Programme to all Member States, in coordination and synergy with the other relevant Union programme for decommissioning activities in Bulgaria, Slovakia and the Commission's Joint Research Centre; as such. In order for these measures to bring the greatest Union added value, the funding for dissemination of knowledge should not be part of the funding for decommissioning works, but should come from other financial sources of the Union.
Amendment 26 #
2018/0251(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) An effective monitoring and control of the evolution of the decommissioning process should be ensured by the Commission and Lithuania in order to assure the highest Union added value of the funding allocated under this Regulation, although the ultimate responsibility for the decommissioning rests with Lithuania. This includes effective measurement of progress and performance, and the enacting of corrective measures where necessary.
Amendment 29 #
2018/0251(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The programme should be conducted with a joint financial effort of the Union and Lithuania. A maximum Union co-financing threshold should be established in line with the co-financing practice established under the predecessor programmes. Taking into account the practice of comparable Union programmes and the strengthened Lithuanian economyProtocol 4 of the 2003 Act of Accession stipulates that the Union contribution under the Ignalina Programme may, for certain measures, amount to up to 100% of the total expenditure. A Union co-financing threshold should be established in line with the co-financing practice established under the predecessor programmes. Taking into account the findings of the 2018 Commission report on the evaluation and implementation of the EU nuclear decommissioning assistance programmes in Bulgaria, Slovakia and Lithuania and the political commitment by Lithuania to contribute as a maximum 14% of the overall decommissioning cost, the Union co-financing rate, from the inception of the Ignalina decommissioning programme until the end of the implementation of the activities financed under this Regulation, the Union co- financing rate should be no highlower than 806 % of eligible costs. The remaining co- financing should be provided by Lithuania and sources other than the Union budget, notably from international financial institutions and other donors.
Amendment 31 #
2018/0251(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The programme should be conducted with a joint financial effort of the Union and Lithuania. A maximum Union co-financing threshold should be established in line with the co-financing practice established under the predecessor programmes. Taking into account the practice of comparable Union programmes and the strengthened Lithuanian economy, from the inception of the Ignalina decommissioning programme until the end of the implementation of the activities financed under this Regulation, the Union co-financing rate should be no higher thanretained at current 806 % of eligible costs. The remaining co- financing should be provided by Lithuania and sources other than the Union budget, notably from international financial institutions and other donors.
Amendment 43 #
2018/0251(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be EUR 552780 000 000 in current prices, dedicated exclusively for decommissioning activities as part of the implementation of the main objective of the Programme.
Amendment 45 #
2018/0251(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021 - 2027 shall be EUR 552780 000 000 in current prices.
Amendment 49 #
2018/0251(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
The overall maximum Union co-financing rate applicable under the Programme shall be no highlower than 806%. The remaining financing shall be provided by Lithuania and additional sources other than the Union budgetLithuania shall contribute as a maximum 14% of the overall decommissioning costs.
Amendment 51 #
2018/0251(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
The overall maximum Union co-financing rate applicable under the Programme shall be no higher thanremain at current 806%. The remaining financing shall be provided by Lithuania and additional sources other than the Union budget.
Amendment 98 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement, and the commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Regulation should therefore mainstream climate action and lead to the achievement of an overall target of 2530% of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives18 . Actions under this Programme are expected to contribute 60% of the overall financial envelope of the Programme to climate objectives, based inter alia on the following Rio markers: i) 100% for the expenditures relating to railway infrastructure, alternative fuels, clean urban transport, electricity transmission, electricity storage, energy efficiency, smart grids, CO2 transportation and renewable energy; ii) 40% for inland waterways and multimodal transport, and gas infrastructure - if enabling increased use ofa measurable transition away from fossil fuels through for example renewable hydrogen or bio-methane. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. In order to prevent that infrastructure is vulnerable to potential long term climate change impacts and to ensure that the cost of greenhouse gas emissions arising from the project is included in the project's economic evaluation, projects supported by the Programme should be subject to climate proofing in accordance with guidance that should be developed by the Commission coherently with the guidance developed for other programmes of the Union where relevant. __________________ 18 COM(2018) 321, page 13
Amendment 219 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council27 identifies the trans-European energy infrastructure priorities which need to be implementhave been established in order to meet the Union's energy and climate policy objectives, identifies projects of common interest necessary to implement those priorities, and lays down measures in the field of the granting of permits, public involvement and regulation to speed up and/or facilitate the implementation of those projects, including criteria for the eligibility of such projects for Union financial assistance. The list of projects of common interest, eligibility criteria and TEN-E guidelines should be revised before the end of 2021 to take fully into account the goals and objectives of the Paris Agreement as well as the Union’s climate and energy targets for 2030 and beyond; to facilitate an enhanced dialogue between the European Parliament , the Council and the Commission on the lists of projects of common interest; and to unlock bottlenecks for increased investments for electricity and smart grid projects. __________________ 27 Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2013 on guidelines for trans- European energy infrastructure and repealing Decision No 1364/2006/EC and amending Regulations (EC) No 713/2009, (EC) No 714/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 (OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39).
Amendment 231 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) Directive [Energy Efficiency Directive] highlights energy efficiency as the first priority for decarbonising the EU energy system and calls for well-designed and effective Union financial instruments to support energy efficiency measures. Investments to enhance energy efficiency should therefore also be eligible for CEF funding, where they fulfil other criteria laid down in this regulation.
Amendment 256 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Schools, universities, libraries, local, regional or national administrations, main providers of public services, hospitals and medical centres, transport hubs and digitally intensive enterprises are entities and places that can influence important socio-economic developments in the area where they are located. Such socio- economic drivers need to be at the cutting edge of Gigabit connectivity in order to provide access to the best services and applications for European citizens, business and local communities. The Programme should support access to Gigabit connectivity and advanced 5G mobile connectivity for these socio- economic drivers with a view to maximising their positive spill-over effects on the wider economy and society, including by generating wider demand for connectivity and services.
Amendment 273 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) Actions contributing to projects of common interest in the area of digital connectivity infrastructure shall deploy the technology best suited for the specific projectbest available and suitable technology, while proposing the best balance between state-of-the-art technologies in terms of data flow capacity, transmission security, network resilience and cost efficiency, and should be prioritised by way of work programmes taking into account criteria set out in this Regulation. Deployments of very high capacity networks can include passive infrastructure, in view of maximising socio-economic as well as environmental benefits. Finally, when prioritising actions, the potential positive spill-overs in terms of connectivity shall be taken into account, for example when a project deployed can improve the business case for future deployments leading to further coverage of territories and population in areas which have remained uncovered so far.
Amendment 409 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Programme has the general objective to develop and modernise the trans-European networks in the fields of transport, energy and digital and to facilitate cross-border cooperation in the field of renewable energy, taking into accountin order to help achieve the long-term decarbonisation commitments and contribute to sustainable and inclusive growth, with emphasis on synergies among sectors.
Amendment 545 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) up to EUR 8,650,000,000 for the specific objectives referred to in Article 3(2)(b), out of which up to 105% for the cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy
Amendment 639 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) actions contributing to access to very high capacity networks capable of providing Gigabit and 5G connectivity for socio- economic drivers shall be prioritised taking into account the function of the socio- economic drivers, the relevance of the digital services and applications enabled by providing the underlying connectivity, and the potential socio- economic benefits to citizens, business and local communities, including the potential positive spill-overs in terms of connectivity, in accordance with Part V of the Annex;
Amendment 642 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) with regard to actions contributing to the deployment of 5G systems, priority shall be given to implementation of 5G pilot projects and deployment of 5G corridors along major terrestrial transport paths, including the trans-European transport networks. The extent to which the action contributes to ensuring coverage along major transport paths enabling the uninterrupted provision of synergy digital services, while maximising potential positive spill-overs for territories and population in the vicinity of the project deployment area shall also be taken into account. An indicative list of projects that could benefit from support is included in Part V of the Annex;
Amendment 651 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point g
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point g
(g) the extent to which the deployed technology is the best suitedavailable and suitable for the specific project, while proposing the best balance between state- of-the-art technologies in terms of data flow capacity, transmission security, network resilience and cost efficiency.
Amendment 789 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) actions related to energy infrastructure projects contributing to improving energy efficiency where these projects have an influence on cross- border energy flows, inter alia through demand response and smart grids.
Amendment 799 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) actions supporting Gigabit and 5G connectivity of socio-economic drivers;
Amendment 800 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) actions implementing 5G pilot projects and uninterrupted coverage with 5G systems of all major terrestrial transport paths, including the trans-European transport networks;
Amendment 804 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) actions supporting access of European households to very high capacity networks and implementing the EU strategic connectivity targets;
Amendment 882 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) consistency withtribution to the achievement of Union and national energy and climate plans.
Amendment 887 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) the potential CO2 reduction achieved by the project
Amendment 962 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) The co-financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 75 % for actions contributing to the development of projects of common interest which have a significant impact on reducing CO2 emissions or, based on the evidence referred to in Article 14(2) of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, provide a high degree of regional or Union-wide security of supply, strengthen the solidarity of the Union or comprise highly innovative solutions.
Amendment 966 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. For works in the digital sector, the following maximum co-financing rates shall apply: for works relating to the specific objectives referred to in Article 3 (2) (c), the amount of Union financial assistance shall not exceed 30% of the total eligible cost. The co-financing rates may be increased up to 50% for actions with a strong cross-border dimension, such as uninterrupted coverage with 5G systems along major transport paths or deployment of backbone networks between Member States and between the Union and third countries, and up to 75% for actions implementing the Gigabit and 5G connectivity of socio-economic drivers. Actions in the field of providing local wireless connectivity in local communities shall be funded by Union financial assistance covering up to 100 % of the eligible costs, without prejudice to the principle of co- financing.
Amendment 967 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5
Article 14 – paragraph 5
5. The maximum co-funding rate applicable to actions selected under cross- sectoral work programmes referred to in Article 10 shall be the highest maximum co-funding rate applicable to the sectors concerned but shall not exceed 85%.
Amendment 1032 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. Evaluations shall be carried out in a timely manner but at least every two years to feed into the decision- making process.
Amendment 1179 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part IV – point 1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part IV – point 1 – paragraph 1
Cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy shall promote the cross- border cooperation between Member States in the field of planning, development and cost-effective exploitation of renewable energy sources with the aim of contributing to the Union´s long term decarbonisation targets.
Amendment 1182 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part IV – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex I – part IV – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) it shall provide cost savings in the deployment of renewables and/or benefits for system integration, security of supply or innovation in comparison to a similar project implemented by one of the participating Member States alone or to a planned alternative cross-border energy project;
Amendment 1187 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part IV – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Annex I – part IV – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) effects on local nature and environment
Amendment 1193 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – point 1 – heading
Annex I – part V – point 1 – heading
1. Gigabit and 5G connectivity to socio- economic drivers
Amendment 1195 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – point 1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part V – point 1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Gigabit Connectivity for education and research centres, in the context of the efforts to facilitate the use of inter alia high-speed computing, cloud applications and big data, close digital divides and to innovate in education systems, to improve learning outcomes, enhance equity and improve efficiency.49 _________________ 49 See also COM(2018) 22 final - Commission Communication on the Digital Education Action Plan
Amendment 1196 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – point 1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
Annex I – part V – point 1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
– 5G or very-high capacity wireless broadband connectivity for education and research centres, hospitals and medical centres in the context of the efforts to bring uninterrupted 5G wireless broadband coverage to all urban centres by 2025.
Amendment 25 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) The mission of the Joint Undertaking is to establish and maintain in Europe an integrated world-class High Performance Computing and Big Data ecosystem based on European leadership in HPC, Cloud and Big Data technologies
Amendment 39 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) The Joint Undertaking should provide European scientists, industry and the public sector with access to world- class supercomputers and associated services, giving them the tools to stay at the forefront of science and industrial competition.
Amendment 40 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 b (new)
Recital 18 b (new)
(18b) In order to build the necessary capacity in the Member States, one High Performance Computing Competence Centre associated with the national supercomputing centre should be established per Member State; the Centres should facilitate and promote access to the HPC ecosystem, from access to the supercomputers, to access to applications and services; they should also provide to HPC users learning and training courses for building HPC skills and should promote awareness raising and training and outreach activities of the benefits of HPC for SMEs in particular and embark on networking activities with stakeholders and other Competence Centres to foster wider innovations enabling further HPC uptake.
Amendment 45 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The use of the pre-exascale and petascale supercomputers should be primarily for public civilian research and innovation purposes, for any user from academia, industry or the public sector. The Joint Undertaking should be allowed to carry out some limited economic activities for private purposes. Access should be granted to users established in the Union or an Associated Country to Horizon 2020. The access rights should be equitable to any user and allocated in a transparent manner. The Governing Board should define the access rights to the Union’s share of access time for each supercomputer.
Amendment 51 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 a (new)
Recital 28 a (new)
(28a) The Data protection and Privacy Regulation of the European Union should apply for any supercomputer owned fully or in part by the JU, or for any supercomputer making available access time to the JU.
Amendment 52 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 b (new)
Recital 28 b (new)
(28b) The provisions of Horizon 2020 on intellectual property rights, transfer of ownership of IPR, licensing and exploitation should apply, as a minimum, in order to protect the European Union`s economic interests.
Amendment 31 #
2017/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the EU's unity represents a key element for successful relations with the Chinese counterpart; whereas the so called 16+1 format between China and Central and Eastern European Countries (CEE) was established in 2012 in the aftermath of the financial crisis and as part of Chinese sub-regional diplomacy; whereas Chinese investments in those countries are wide-rangorder to foster wide-ranging cooperation and investments; whereas such format can help to further enhance EU-China relations and does not undermine in any way the EU's unity and stance towards Chinga;
Amendment 40 #
2017/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is the most ambitious foreign policy initiative the country has ever adopted; whereas at the 16+1 summit held in late December 2017, China pledged to invest USD 3 billion in infrastructure in the 16 CEE countries as part of the BRI; whereas the Chinese infrastructure projects will create large debts for the European governments to Chinese state- owned banks and few jobs in Europe, and are often awarded without transparent tenders;
Amendment 143 #
2017/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 1 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
– having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR),
Amendment 53 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the effects of climate change have a tangible impact on several aspects of human life, on peace and security as well as on business models and trade relations, and that these effects are increasingly being felt in the lives of EU citizens, as well as challenging the international community; underlines the increasing urgency of climate action and that addressing climate change requires a joint effort at international level,; urges the Commission and EU Member States to continuously facilitate the multilateral discourse as it constitutes a collective responsibility towards the entire planet, for the current and future generations; notes that the fight against climate change is necessary for the protection of Human Rights;
Amendment 66 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reaffirms the EU’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and to the UN Agenda 2030, including the SDGs, and stresses the need to implement the Paris Agreement, in particular its objectives of mitigation, adaptation and redirecting finance flows, among others, and the SDGs both in the EU and globally to develop a more sustainable economy and society; reaffirms the need for an ambitious EU climate policy and its readiness to improve the existing EU National Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2030 as well the necessity of developing a long-term strategy for 2050 in a timely manner;
Amendment 70 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Strongly welcomes the European Council’s demand towards the Commission to present by the first quarter of 2019 the proposal for a Strategy for long-term EU greenhouse gas emissions reduction in accordance with the Paris Agreement, laid down in the Council Conclusions from 23 March 2018;
Amendment 71 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Urges the Commission to develop an ambitious proposal for a new EU long- term mid-century low-emission strategy that lays down concrete greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for 2050 for all sectors and a clear path how to reach these targets, and how to enhance removals by sinks in pursuit of the temperature goals and the Paris Agreement, so as to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions within the EU by 2050, and go into negative emissions soon thereafter; calls for this strategy to represent a fair distribution of efforts between sectors, to be consistent with a fair EU-share of the remaining global carbon budget, to include a mechanism to incorporate the results of the five yearly global stocktake, to build on national plans, to take into account the findings of the upcoming IPCC Special Report, the recommendations and positions by the European Parliament, as well as the views of non-state actors like local and regional authorities, the civil society and private sector;
Amendment 73 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Underlines the importance of an ambitious EU climate policy in order for the EU to act as a credible and reliable partner vis-à-vis third states and calls on the Commission and the Member States to take an active and constructive role during the 2018 Talanoa Dialogue and COP24 as 2018 will be a crucial year for the implementation of the Paris Agreement; urges the Commission and the Member States to raise the ambition of the EU’s NDC before 2020 taking into account the outcome of the Talanoa Dialogue; believes that the stocktaking mechanisms every five years should inform the possible raising of ambition of EU climate commitments; calls on the EU to show commitment beyond its NDC through substantial contributions of finances and capacities like technology and knowledge, by seeking and announcing alliances and cooperation on climate finance instruments, phasing out fossil fuel subsidies and shifting to an economy that is less harmful to the climate; stresses that a strong internal climate policy will help the EU to advocate for strong mitigation commitments of other countries and to find partners at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties;
Amendment 74 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Welcomes the Commission’s Action Plan on sustainable finance, adopted on 8th March 2018, and the recommendations put forward by the High Level Expert Group On Sustainable Finance; believes that the financial system needs to contribute to the targets of the Paris Agreement as well as the SDGs; considers it necessary that investments and financial products are in line with climate policy and that they support the development towards a sustainable economy; is convinced that a true reform of the EU financial system to contribute to climate mitigation and incentivising investments in clean technologies and sustainable solutions will be a role model for other countries and help them to implement similar systems; underlines that a transformation towards a financial system in line with the Paris Agreement and the SDGs will reduce risks on the global financial system stemming from stranded fossil fuel assets;
Amendment 81 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the US President’s announcement of the country’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement gives the EU the opportunity and reinforces its obligation to assume a leading role in climate action and to step up its climate diplomacy efforts and to form a strong alliance of countries and actors that will continue to support and contribute to the objectives of limiting global warming to well below 2°C while pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C;
Amendment 86 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that mitigating climate change and moving towards a low- emission economy will contribute to enhanced peace and human security both within and outside of the EU as climate change often exacerbates existing instabilities and conflicts as well as deepening existing or creating new inequalities, even leading to increased - mainly internal - migration flows due to the scarcity of resources and lack of economic opportunities, a fragile governance structure, insufficient supply of water and food as well as a deterioration in living conditions;
Amendment 96 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Reiterates that consequent and rapid climate action contributes essentially to the prevention of social, economic, but also security risks, the prevention of conflicts and instabilities and ultimately to the prevention of major political, social and economic costs;
Amendment 106 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Underlines that due to melting polar caps and rising sea levels people living on the coast line or on small island states are in particular danger; urges the Commission and the Member States to protect and preserve these living spaces through facilitating ambitious climate change mitigation goals as well as multilateral coastal protection measures;
Amendment 108 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Notes that the EU and its Member States are the largest provider of public climate finance; urges the Commission and the Member States to scale up their financial contributions to the collective goal to jointly mobilise USD 100 billion per year by 2020 through to 2025 for mitigation and adaptation purposes and to actively support the mobilisation of international climate finance through public sources by other countries as well as private sources; welcomes the announcements made at the ONE Planet Summit on 12 December 2017 that put an important focus on the need for financial support and the role of new instruments to trigger sustainable investments; recognises the Commission’s announcement of its new Action Plan for the Planet in this regard;
Amendment 120 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Urges the Commission and the Member States to raise international awareness for climate change through coordinated communication strategies and activities to increase public and political support; calls to especially create an international understanding of the interconnection of climate change and social injustice, migration, famine and poverty and that global climate action can largely contribute to the solution of these issues;
Amendment 127 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Commits itself to formulate an own position and recommendations for a new EU long-term mid-century strategy that shall be taken into account by the Commission and the Council before submitting the strategy to the UNFCCC;
Amendment 131 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Commits itself to making better use of its international role and its membership of international parliamentary networks, to stepping up its climate activities within its work in its delegations as well as through delegation visits, especially of ENVI and AFET Committees, and during European and international interparliamentary meetings as well as in dialogue platforms with national parliaments and subnational actors/non-state actors and civil society; encourages the inclusion of members of the AFET Committee into the parliamentary delegations to the annual COP; intends to set off an exchange on NDC implementation and to address EU’s financial contributions and efforts in projects in the respective countries to trigger an exchange on successes and shortcomings of existing cooperation;
Amendment 144 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Urges the Commission to provide, in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), for a bigger budget line dedicated to supporting climate change activities in existing programmes and future calls that reflects the increased importance and urgency of climate action and that translates into a higher target for climate related spending than the current 20% target, meaning at least a 30% target, in order to enable further climate diplomacy actions; calls for a better use of other EU funds to ensure resource efficiency, optimised outcomes and enhanced impact of EU actions and initiatives;
Amendment 155 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines that the EU must be an active player in international organisations and forums (such as the UN, UNFCCC, the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HPFL), NATO, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the G7 and G20) and closely cooperate with regional organisations (such as the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and MERCOSUR) to foster global partnerships and ensure the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the SDGs, while defending, strengthening, and further developing multilateral cooperation regimes; notes that climate can be an entry point for diplomatic relations with partners with whom other agenda items are highly contested, thereby offering an opportunity to enhance stability and peace;
Amendment 161 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the EU to mediate between disagreeing parties and facilitate consensus in order to ensure an effective and successful summitry, thereby injecting strong political momentum into the global discourse on climate action; calls on the EU and the Member States to stronger place climate action on the agenda of G20 summits and meetings as well as on the agenda of bilateral meetings of G20 members; calls on the Member States to enhance their engagement in the framework of the Organization for Security and Co- operation in Europe (OSCE) in line with the targets of the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 172 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to integrate the climate change dimension into international trade and investment agreements and to make compliance with the provisions of the Paris Agreement a condition for future trade agreements; calls on the Commission to streamline financial instruments and programmes to ensure coherence and increase the effectiveness of EU climate action; recommends the development and systematic inclusion of a fundamental climate change clause in international agreements with partners who have signed the Paris Agreement, supporting thereby the European and international decarbonisation process;
Amendment 187 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Supports sustained and active EU engagement within the High Ambition Coalition (HAC) and with its member countries to give visibility to their determination to achieve meaningful implementation of the Paris Agreement, the conclusion of its rule book in 2018 and a successful Talanoa Dialogue at COP24 that is aimed at motivating further States to join in with these efforts and to establish a group of climate leaders in the next few years that are ready to ramp up their climate targets in line with the Paris Agreement goals, in order to establish shared leadership;
Amendment 190 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Highlights the responsibility incumbent on the EU and other developedaffluent countries to show greater solidarity towards the vulnerable states and developing countries, many of them in the Global South, that are most affected by the impact of climate change and to ensure continuous support to help them recover from damage related to climate change, to improve adaptation measures and resilience through financial support and by means of capacity building; notes that vulnerable states are crucial partners for pushing for ambitious climate action internationally, due to the existential threat posed to them by climate change; calls on the Member States to support the efforts of developingless affluent countries to decrease dependence on fossil fuels and increase access to affordable renewable energy as well as to become low-carbon societies, especially by cooperating within NDC partnerships; highlights the opportunities offered by the EU External Investment Plan in stimulating climate-smart investments and supporting sustainable development;
Amendment 204 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recommends that the EU deepens its strategic cooperation on state- and non- state levels through zero-carbon development dialogues and partnerships with emerging economies and other countries which have a major impact on global warming, but which are also decisive in terms of global climate action; notes against this backdrop that climate can be an entry point for diplomatic relations with partners with whom other agenda items are highly contested, thereby offering an opportunity to enhance stability and peace; calls on the EU to create dedicated panels to debate climate and sustainability policies during high-level ministerial meetings; calls on the EU to build up and support partnerships for carbon markets and other carbon pricing instruments beyond Europe;
Amendment 215 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the EU to be at the forefront of developing international and regional partnerships on carbon markets as set out by Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and by using its understanding in setting up, adjusting and operating the EU Emission Trading System (ETS) and its experience in linking the ETS with the Swiss carbon market; calls on the Commission and Member States to promote the development of carbon pricing mechanisms in third states and regions and to foster international cooperation with the aim to make them compatible to a large extent in the medium-term and to create an international carbon market in the long- term; emphasizes, in this regard, the successful cooperation of the past years between the EU and China enabling the launch of the nationwide emission trading system in China in December 2017 and urges the EU to continuously support China’s carbon trading ambition and enhance the future cooperation;
Amendment 233 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Considers it important that the EU keep up its efforts to re-engage the US in multilateral cooperation andwithout jeopardizing the Paris Agreement’s level of ambition; points out that the Brexit negotiations and the future relationship with the UK must reflect the need for continued cooperation on climate diplomacy;
Amendment 240 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the EU to further intensify its relations with local and regional authorities in third countries to enhance thematic cooperation between cities and regions both within and outside of the EUNotes that regions and cities play an increasingly important role for a sustainable development as they are affected by climate change directly, as their growth has direct impact on the climate and as they are becoming more active in the mitigation of and adaptation to climate change, sometimes in the light of opposing policies of their national governments; therefore, calls on the EU to further intensify its relations with local and regional authorities in third countries to enhance thematic cooperation between cities and regions both within and outside of the EU to develop adaptation and resilience initiatives and emission reduction plans in key sectors such as energy, industry, technology, agriculture and transport in both urban and rural areas, e.g. through twinning programmes, through the International Urban Cooperation programme, through support of platforms like the Covenant of Mayors and by building new fora for exchanging best practice; calls on the EU and the Member States to support efforts by regional and local actors to introduce regionally and locally determined contributions (similar to NDCs) where climate ambition can be increased through this process; notes the role EU delegations in third countries can play in this regard;
Amendment 245 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Notes that increasing urbanisation visible in many parts of the world aggravates existing challenges caused by climate change due to a higher demand for resources like energy, land and water and contributes to further deterioration of environmental problems in many conurbations in and outside the EU, like air pollution and increased volumes of waste; notes that further consequences of climate change, like extreme weather events, droughts and land degradation are often felt in rural areas particularly; believes that local and regional authorities need to receive special attention and support to address these challenges, to establish better resilience and to contribute to mitigation efforts by developing new energy supply as well as transport concepts;
Amendment 247 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Believes that the increased importance and influence of elected local and regional authorities and this form of bottom-up government should be better reflected within the UNFCCC regulatory and structural framework and its processes including the Talanoa Dialogue and the five yearly Global Stocktake by recognising their role in a formalised manner; believes that the EU should support the possibility for cities and regions to submit local and regional determined contributions that could help to increase ambition towards full implementation of the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 249 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the EU and its Member States to strengthen their ties with civil societyand support for civil society around the globe as agents for climate action, and to form alliances and build up synergies with the scientific community, non-governmental organisations, and non- traditional actors and the private sector; encourages the EU and its Member States to engage with the private sector, to enhance cooperation on how to reap the opportunities from the transition towards a zero-carbon economy, to develop export strategies for climate technologies for countries globally and to encourage technology transfer to and capacity- building in third countries;
Amendment 256 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Underlines the importance of scientific research for climate political decision making; notes that transboundary scientific exchange is a fundamental component of international cooperation; urges the Commission and the Member States to continuously support scientific organisations that work on climate risk assessment and that aim on estimating the implications of climate change and that offer possible adaption measures for political authorities; urges the EU to use their own research capacities in order to contribute to global climate action;
Amendment 7 #
2017/2187(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights as a matter of particular concern that the Court issued a qualified opinion on Joint Undertaking's payments related to projects taken over from its legal predecessors Artemis and ENIAC joint undertakings and invites the Court to reconsider the methodology that results in repetitive qualified opinions based on this reoccurring issue that cannot be solved until the FP 7 projects are terminated; notes that the payments made for those projects by the ECSEL Joint Undertaking in 2016, against certificates of acceptance of costs issued by the NFAs of the Participating States, amounted to EUR 118 000 000, which represents 54 % of the total operational payments made by the Joint Undertaking in 2016; notes that the NFAs compiled 'declarations of assurance' on the 2016 expenditure as received on 22 January 2018 from Joint Undertaking; which cover 98 % of the participation fees from the participating Member States for the 2016 Seventh Framework Programme expenditure;
Amendment 9 #
2017/2187(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that the Joint Undertaking has adopted rules on the prevention and management of conflicts of interests to mitigate the risks related to its governance structure; notes, however, that in 2016 the Joint Undertaking did not apply those rules consistently; observes with dismay that the internal register of declarations of conflicts of interest was not managed in line with internal guidelines and was not regularly updated; acknowledges the fact that the minutes of board meetings record all conflicts of interest declared by a delegate: these are baseline documents used to fill in the register;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2184(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Regrets to note and is concerned by the fact that payment appropriations were for the third consecutive year below 75%: in 2016 they were at 69,6 %, which is a further decrease of 3,08 % compared to 2015; urges the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking to improve its budget implementation planning in order to avoid delays in concluding grant agreements for calls under Horizon 2020 and invites it; notes, however, that the number of payments increased by 63 % (from 46 to 75) and the paid amount by 30% (from EUR 134 514000 to EUR 175 182 730) in comparison to 2015 and represent the highest number for the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking so far. Invites the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking to present updated information to the discharge authority and to improve the payment appropriations for the procedure next year;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2184(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes with concern that out of the EUR 1 638 000 000 of Horizon 2020 funds allocated to the IMI Joint Undertaking, by the end of 2016 the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking had made commitments of EUR 515 000 000 (31 %) and payments of EUR 111 000 000 (7 % of the allocated funds) for the implementation of its first wave of projects; notes with concernacknowledges the fact that the low level of payments is mainly due to delays inthe time required by project consortia to concludinge Horizon 2020 grant agreements with the industry partners which delays IMI Joint Undertaking planned pre-financing for the given year; notes moreover that projects in Ebola and antimicrobial resistance programmes have claimed less funds than foreseen in the initial project budgets, which was mainly due to the decline of the epidemic and which were mentioned in previous reports by the Court and by the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2184(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that out of the EUR 1 638 000 000 of in-kind and cash contributions to be made by the industry members and associated partners to the activities of the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking, by the end of 2016 the industry partners had reported just EUR 83 800 000 of in- kind contributions, of which just EUR 47 2EUR 47 200 000 had been validated by the executive director and a further amount of EUR 36 600 000 had been validareported by the executive directornd of 2016; notes moreover that consequently, at the end of 2016, the total contributions of the industry members to the Horizon 2020 activities of the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking amounted to EUR 83 800 000, compared to the Union’s cash contribution of EUR 135 000 000; notes that the difference was caused by advance payments made to beneficiaries to kick-start projects activities; highlights the fact that at this stage of programme implementation commitments of EUR 275 800 000 of Union funds and EUR 249 100 000 of industry in-kind contributions are allocated to 25 Horizon 2020 projects; recognising that more work on the part of the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking in improving in kind and cash contributions from industry needs prioritisation;
Amendment 5 #
2017/2184(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking has an anti-fraud strategy aligned with the common anti-fraud strategy of the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation; regrets to notediscover that in 2016, an one instance of suspicion was communicated to OLAF which decided not to open any investigationto dismiss the case based on the documentation provided and the result of a financial audit performed by the Joi; notes that the Joint Undertaking undertook in parallel an independent financial audit which concluded with a minor adjustment Uandertak no significant material findings; recognising the need for vigilance to fully implement the anti-fraud strategynotes with satisfaction the effectiveness of the preventive and corrective anti-fraud measures taken in accordance with the anti-fraud strategy; recognizes the need for further vigilance in this respect;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2184(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Regrets to note that at the end of 2016 – the third year of Horizon 2020 implementation – the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking had only partially completed the integration of its control systems with the Commission’s common Horizon 2020 grant management and monitoring tools ; and that prioritisation be given to complete the integration process quickly; acknowledges, however, the significant progress achieved in close cooperation with the Commission services which should enable all IMI 2 Joint Undertaking project reporting, monitoring and payment to be carried out via the common Horizon 2020 tools as of the beginning of 2018;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2184(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Regrets to acknowledge that the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking experienced some delays in payments to beneficiaries (universities, research organisations and SMEs) - the key client base of the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking; not; notes that the 90 days time-to-pay target for interim payments was exceeded by 5 days in 2016; acknowledges withe concern that this indicates a significant gap in the internal control and monitoring procedures for project reports and related cost claims, adversely affecting the efficiency of project implementation; expresses its concern that the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking was unable rrective measures taken by the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking to improve the situation, notably by enhancing cooperation with project consortia, by reviewing internal procedures and by hiring more staff for the financial unit; acknowledges in this respect that the average time-to -pay for finterimal payments of costs claims within the target deadline of 90 days; and seeks assurances that this concern will be addressed as a priority action within the IMI 2 Joint Undertakinged by beneficiaries was 62 days;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2183(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Expresses serious concern about the fact that out of the EUR 975 000 000 of contributions to be made by the industry members to the operational activities and administrative costs of the Joint Undertaking by the end of 2016, industry members had reported in-kind contributions of only EUR 15 400 000 for operational activities, and the governing board had validated cash contributions by the members to the Joint Undertaking’s administrative costs of EUR 3 000 000; regrets the low level of in-kind contributions which stems from the fact that most Joint Undertaking’s projects were only in their preliminary stages in 2016; points out in this context that Regulation (EU) No 560/2014 establishing the Bio- based Industries Joint Undertaking was amended by Regulation (EU) 2018/121 earlier this year with an aim to improve the level of private sector´s financial contribution; calls on the Joint Undertaking to inform the discharge authority on the development of those projects and of in-kind contributions and payments made;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2183(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Regrets to note that, by the end of 2016, the total contribution from the industry members amounted to EUR 313 200 000, compared to the Union’s cash contribution of EUR 65 000 000 which stems from the fact that the industry members had already declared a significant amount of in-kind contributions to additional activities compared to the Union’s input; hopes that the situation will return to equilibrium in the following years;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2182(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Welcome the continued progress in the field of cooperation with Member States and Regions on synergies in aeronautics R&I with the Structural and Investment Funds and highlights that the Clean Sky Memorandum of Understanding model (MoU)1a should be supported in the future Framework Research Programme and structured links to the JU should be established in the regional smart specialization strategies and Operational Programmes; _________________ 1a 16 MoUs signed by end 2017
Amendment 10 #
2017/2180(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes with dismay the Court’s report finding that the results, which were presented to the Joint Undertaking’s Governing Board in December 2016, indicated an expected additional funding requirement to that already committed of EUR 5 400 000 000 for the construction phase after 2020, which represents an increase of 82 % in relation to the approved EUR 6 600 000 000 budget; reiterates the fact that the amount of EUR 6 600 000 000 adopted by the Council in 2010 serves as a ceiling for the Joint Undertaking’s spending up to 2020; recognises that the additional funding required to complete the ITER project must involve future Multiannual Financial Framework commitments;
Amendment 12 #
2017/2180(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights that in addition to the construction phase, the Joint Undertaking will have to contribute to the ITER operational phase after 2035 and to the subsequent ITER deactivation and decommissioning phases; considers it worrisome that those contributions are not yet estimated; calls on the Joint Undertaking to estimate the cost of such phases as soon as possiblereminds that the host Agreement with France contains the calculation of EU contribution for decommissioning; also reminds that the costs for deactivation phase have been estimated and included to the new Baseline and these costs will be incorporated into the annual costs of ITER after 2035;
Amendment 14 #
2017/2180(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that on 29 March 2017, the United Kingdom notified the European Council of its decision to withdraw from the EU and Euratom; notes that an agreement setting out the arrangements for its withdrawal is being negotiated, which in all likelihood will have a significant effect on the future activities of the Joint Undertaking and; notes that, on several occasions, the United Kingdom has expressed its interest in further participating in EU fusion energy activities; notes furthermore that the Union and United Kingdom fusion communities expressed their hope in the JET experiment at Culham in the United Kingdom to continue, beyond 2018, to undertake vital preparation work for the ITER project;.
Amendment 11 #
2017/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is concerned with the high amount of expenditure related to travel expenses and allowances of the Committee members; notes that the final appropriations for travel and subsistence allowances for members were EUR 19 561 194; calls on the Committee to provide a welcomes the detailed breakdown of members’ expenditure, particul concerning item 1004 which the Committee submitted to the Committee on Budgetarly those concerning item 1004,Control and asks the Committee to include this breakdown for the year 2017 in its next annual activity report, and asks for; encourages the adoption of appropriate measures in order to make savings and reduce environmental pollution; urgescalls on the Committee members to increase thassess the potential of wide use of videoconference and telepresence facilities, which may contribute to economic savings, such as on travel expenses;
Amendment 19 #
2017/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is of the opinion that a joint assessment of the budgetary savings resulting from the cooperation between the Committee and Parliament is of interest to both institutions and to the Union citizens; suggests that the Committee propose that exercise tois exercise be conducted jointly with the European Parliament as part of the strategy to strengthen contacts between the two institutions; is aware that the Committee is building up a capacity in terms of policy assessment for accompanying its role in the legislative process as a consultative body; asks the Committee to submit to the discharge authority a detailed analysis of the functioning of those activities in its next annual activity report;
Amendment 29 #
2017/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes with interest thatWelcomes the proportion of women holding middle management position in the Committee which is above 40%; encourages the Committee to make additional efforts in order to achieve the same results insofar as senior management positions are concerned and to do the necessary to improve the still considerablfurther reduce the geographic imbalance;
Amendment 24 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU’s energy policy and financing instruments should be designed to take full advantage of accelerating technical developments and should primarily focus on a gradual transition to a clean high- efficiency, low-emission systems and avoid setting technology- specific benchmarks that distort market mechanisms;
Amendment 37 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Communication setting the framework for accelerating the EU’s clean energy innovation; calls for an innovation regulatory and financing framework that is coherent with the EU energy and climate targets and that creates the conditions to achieve the ambition and priorities set in the legislative framework of the ‘Clean Energy for All Europeans package';
Amendment 40 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises that the successful deployment of energy innovation is a multidimensional challenge that encompasses supply chain, value chain, human capital, regulation, innovation and industrial policy issues; stresses that this challenge requires the engagement of citizens – consumers and prosumers – as well as a wide ecosystem of stakeholders, including academia, research and technology organisations (RTOs), start- ups, energy and construction companies, mobility providers, service suppliers, equipment manufacturers, IT and telecoms companies, financial institutions, public authorities at all levelEU and national authorities, including regional and local authorities, NGOs, educators and opinion leaders;
Amendment 49 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that a cost-effective energy transition towards environmentally friendly, consumer-oriented and more digitalised, decentralised systems requires research and the deployment of innovation in all energy system sectors, including non-technology specific, with a priority for efficiency and renewable energies and systemic solutions; recognises that this transition is fostering new organisational models, particularly in energy generation, transmission, distribution and storage, business and needs management, as well as service provision; underlines the role that large-scale pilot projects can play in deploying systemic energy innovation;
Amendment 51 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls that energy efficiency should be a cross-cutting horizontal priority in the Research and innovation policy of the EU applying to all sectors and not limited to energy -related projects, promoting systematically and incentivising the production of more efficient less energy-consuming processes, services and goods;
Amendment 63 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that research and innovation in energy crucially depends on stable market and predictability and certainty of the regulatory framework, which require long-term policy vision, sustained targeted incentives and patient equity capital in order to attain the necessary critical mass for market deployment; welcomes the focus on key technologies, as confirmed in the Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan) and Commission communication; stresses, however, the need for greater prioritisation of cross- cutting, systemic innovation in energy, as innovation is not only technology-driven;
Amendment 67 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Commission and the Member States to put in place mechanisms for coordinating EU and national research and energy innovation programmes and associated business models in order to foster synergies and avoid duplication, to ensure the most effective use of existing resources and infrastructure in all Member States, and to maximise the market uptake of new technologies and innovations across all EU regions; believes that including relevant information in national energy and climate plans could be conducive to that aim, best practices and information exchange should be promoted;
Amendment 78 #
2017/2084(INI)
6a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to develop national capacity building initiatives for innovation in energy sector business models and financial support schemes;
Amendment 86 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to carry out an evaluation of the performance of its energy-related financial instruments and funds and to provide a ‘fast track’ response to improve the instruments if specific gridlocks, incoherencies or ameliorations are identified and adapt to the new energy EU targets;
Amendment 96 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point b a (new)
Paragraph 9 – point b a (new)
(ba) incentivise public authorities at all levels to develop capital raising plans and incentivise clean energy innovation in order to foster investor trust and trigger the mobilisation of private capital;
Amendment 99 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point d
Paragraph 9 – point d
(d) examine ways of drawing up innovation-friendly, streamlined and flexible rules for participation in FP9 and ESIF regulations, with the aim of better aligning them and avoid wasting resources of applicants and promote innovation excellence across all Europe;
Amendment 101 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point d a (new)
Paragraph 9 – point d a (new)
(da) establish a mechanism with the aim to support a transnational energy start-up ecosystem, including an European incubator system in order to ensure that market introduction of energy innovation and business models overcome the “valley of death” in the innovation cycle;
Amendment 102 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point d b (new)
Paragraph 9 – point d b (new)
(db) increase synergies with Horizon 2020 and other funding initiatives to strengthen the research and innovation capacity building for low performing regions in the EU;
Amendment 104 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point f a (new)
Paragraph 9 – point f a (new)
(fa) identify ways of introducing into EU public procurement legislation incentives to promote innovative energy solutions in the public sector;
Amendment 115 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates Parliament’s call for an increased overall budget of EUR 120 billion for FP9 and urges the Commission to increase by at least 50 % the proportion of clean energy-related financing under FP9 from the corresponding H2020 level, so as to ensure sufficient funding to support effective implementation of the Energy Union; calls in particular to reinforce the financial resources under FP9 to stimulate breakthrough, market creating-innovation initiatives, notably for SMEs;
Amendment 118 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Reiterates the need to improve the quality of investments financed by EFSI and to particularly focus on incentives for better geographical allocation taking into account the current imbalance in the geographical coverage of EFSI and the specific needs of less developed and transitional regions; recognises the need of a cooperation with national promotional investment banks, investment platforms and eligible financial intermediaries through a possible delegation of the use of the EU guarantee to them; calls to substantially reinforce the role and the capacity of the European Investment Advisory Hub, notably through a local presence and a proactive role in the preparation of projects;
Amendment 119 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Believes that FP9 should support initiatives such as "100% renewable cities" involving cities and local administration aiming to substantially increase additional renewable energy capacity for electricity, mobility, heating and cooling in cities through innovation projects. Those initiatives could include smart grids, energy system management, activities to enable sector coupling and ensure electric vehicles etc.;
Amendment 122 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recognises the role of the SET- Plan, the Knowledge Innovation Community (KIC) InnoEnergy and the relevant Joint Technology Initiatives (JTIs) in driving energy innovation; stresses the need to better connect these various frameworks together with, inter alia, the InnovFin initiative, the EFSI and the proposed Pan-European Venture Capital Fund(s)-of-Funds programme (VC FoF) as part of a coordinated, focused investment strategy in clean energy innovation that would help early-stage projects and start- ups and SMEs effectively overcome the ‘valley of death’ and reach the market maturity levels needed for global expansion; considers that effective incentives for investment in energy innovation, by means of national investment funds and pension funds, could play a crucial role in mobilising the necessary equity capital;
Amendment 148 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to conduct a thorough examination of the patents registration procedures and requests the removal of unnecessary administrative burdens, which slow down the process of market penetration of innovative products and affect the EU’s role as a leader in the clean energy transition;
Amendment 153 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Believes that accelerating clean energy innovation requires Europeans to undergo a change in their mindset that would transcend simple awareness of energy issues and move towards a deeper understanding of the behavioural changes and, new consumption and production patterns needed to meet the pressing challenges of sustainable growth, so as to reap the advantages of the digital revolution and innovation in all fields and succeed in energy transition; notes that innovation can enable citizens to play a more active role in the energy generation, minimising energy feed-in to the grid as well contributing to more efficient use of energy by reducing energy consumption needed for heating and cooling;
Amendment 165 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Recognises the need for systemic education and engagement schemes designed to enable society to fully engage in the transformation of the energy system and enable Europeans of all ages to gradually progress from awareness and understanding to active involvement and taking a guidingmore empowered role; calls on the Commission, the Member States, local authorities and the private sector to promote conscious consumer choices and energy-related citizens’ engagement through, inter alia, EU-supported awareness campaigns, comprehensive information on energy bills and price comparison tools, the promotion of cooperative sharing schemes, participatory budgets for energy-related investments, tax and investment incentives, as well as by steering technological solutions and innovations;
Amendment 167 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Believes that innovation in clean energy will contribute to providing affordable energy supply to European consumers by helping them to enjoy lower energy tariffs, more control over their energy consumption and production and less energy-consuming products and services. Calls on the European Commission to identify the best innovative practices among Member States and other authorities that contribute to putting end to energy poverty;
Amendment 169 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Believes in the potential of innovation in clean energies and energy efficiency in creating new and better jobs. Considers that in order to manage a successful transition to a sustainable decarbonised economy, there is a need to ensure that labour markets can respond adequately to new demands of innovative clean energy systems. Call on the Commission to pay more attention in its R&D initiatives to the link between innovation in energy systems and new professional profiles, education needs, new jobs and training requirements;
Amendment 171 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Urges the Commission and the Member States to assist EU regionnational authorities including regional and local authorities in taking coordinated steps to incentivise energy innovation at local and trans- regional level with the aim of developing coherent strategies; calls on the Commission to assist accelerating the empowerment of local and regional authorities, to expedite the deployment of clean energy-related innovation, such as e-mobility and smart grids, but also depending on their level of maturity when it comes to the penetration of renewables in their energy system, and the challenges they are facing when attempting to push the energy transition further, such as citizens’ engagement; encourages the exchange of best practices, pooling of investments and better assessment of the bankability of projects and development of financing strategies, such as business cases, use of public procurement and loans;
Amendment 175 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Believes that the transport sector holds enormous potential and should play a vital role in the transition and encourages the Commission to support existing funding for electric vehicles infrastructure deployment; calls on the Commission to continue support and develop further initiatives such as the Europe-wide electromobility initiative and the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking;
Amendment 177 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Encourages the Commission to recognise the benefits of hydrogen mobility, as well as the sectorial coupling between the transport and the electricity sector and to create incentives for new business models in this direction, such as smart charging and vehicle to grid triggers, which would allow the owners of electric vehicles to sell flexibility to the power system; calls on the Commission to ensure financing of innovation aiming at development of hydrogen storage solution, advanced long-term storage solutions for electric vehicles, development of hydrogen charging infrastructure, as well as infrastructure and plug-in solutions, including charging infrastructure for electric vehicles; Encourages Member States and local authorities to take further initiatives such as fiscal incentives on market penetration of electric and hydrogen vehicles, on tax reductions and exemptions for the owners of electric and hydrogen vehicles, as well as divers initiatives in relation to the promotion of electric vehicles use such as price reductions, bonus payments and premiums for the buyers of electric vehicles, and creation of free parking spaces for electric vehicles;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
– having regard to the E-commerce Directive 2000/31/EC
Amendment 2 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
– having regard to the Communication of the Commission on tackling illegal content online (COM(2017)555)
Amendment 7 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that technology and the internet facilitate an inclusive economy, allowing even the smallest businesses in the most remote regions to trade globally directly and in this respect calls on the European Commission to pursue 21st century trade agreements that recognize the fundamental advancement of technology and the internet.
Amendment 11 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Takes note of the ongoing negotiations of the legislative files on the Digital Market and calls on the European Commission to ensure the coherence between the new EU Digital Single Market and its external policies so as to achieve an integrated approach in trade negotiations. Highlights that Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) should not be the exclusive cooperation mechanism to facilitate digital trade.
Amendment 17 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the need of simplification and alignment of rules through a technologically progressive and transparent model of e-governance of administrative procedures. Calls on the Member States to advance rapidly their e- governance polices, legislation and practice.
Amendment 21 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Digital connectivity enhances the volume of trade, but a prerequisite for the online merchants is an efficient delivery system, underlines in this respect that the EU supports harmonised labels, that can lead to better and more efficient cross- border tracking services. Welcomes the open IT standards developed within CEN and suggests that the European Commission promotes such effective tools with international trade partners to reduce the costs of cross-border delivery and benefit ultimately end-users and consumers.
Amendment 26 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines, that while EU trade agreements have to increasingly tackle "behind the border barriers" beyond tariffs they must preserve the primary function of regulations to pursue the public interest and be limited to facilitating trade and investment through the identification of unnecessary technical barriers to trade, duplicated or redundant administrative burdens, which disproportionately affect SMEs, while not compromising the technical procedures and standards on health, safety, consumer, labour, social and environmental protection and cultural diversity; recalls that corresponding mechanisms must be based on enhanced information exchange and improved adoption of international technical standards, and lead to increased convergence, whilst under no circumstances undermining or delaying the democratically legitimised decision- making procedures of any trading partner
Amendment 37 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recognises that the principles of the E-commerce Directive (2000/31/EC) have been crucial in developing the digital economy and in guaranteeing freedom of speech and freedom of conduct of businesses; stresses that online intermediaries should not be imposed with a general obligation to monitor the information which they transmit or store, nor a general obligation actively to seek facts or circumstances indicating illegal activity; however, they should cooperate to swiftly detect, remove and prevent the reappearance of illegal content and guarantee the fair remuneration of authors and rights holders, for instance by providing an appeal mechanism to allow users and copyright holders to signal unlawful third-party content or by improving the use of filters They should also avoid that legal content is taken down mistakenly, by introducing counter-notice mechanisms.
Amendment 42 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that trade agreements should encourage the use of advanced technologies, the interoperability of systems and predictable contractual relations; calls to increase cooperation between regulators
Amendment 43 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the need of digitalisation of customs information and management via on-line registration and operation of information, in respect of international standards, e-certification and on-line payment of customs duties, to scale down on trade costs, facilitate clearance at the border and cooperation in fraud detection. Calls the European Commission to encourage and request from our trade partners the digitalisation of customs procedures together with compatibility of customs systems in parallel with the reduction of tariffs.
Amendment 44 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance of the compatibility and interoperability of payment systems and clear rules on taxation and duties; considers that the number of small consignments exempted from VAT has increased dramatically and EU business face competitive disadvantages from importers, including VAT fraud and its impact on loss of revenues for the EU. Calls on the Commission to review the exemption and apply effective VAT procedures
Amendment 58 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Considers that data flows are indispensable to trade in services and the digital economy but should never compromise the EU’s acquis on data protection and the right to privacy. Recalls that data and the right to privacy are not a trade barrier but a fundamental right
Amendment 59 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Reiterates that forced data localisation can be a protectionist tool and as such can translate into a trade barrier, which favours large incumbents, puts SMEs in disadvantaged position and distorts competition and is to the detriment of consumers, calls for the inclusion of a provision for free flow of non-personal data in trade agreements and encourages practises such as cloud storage, facilitating an easier accessibility to the involved parties without major barriers
Amendment 60 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Stresses that globally telecommunications companies are not only providers of their own products and services but also enablers for other sectors, by providing the essential connectivity infrastructure for functioning and growing in the digital economy especially with a view innovative to business models and in this respect urges the EC to continue incorporating provisions in trade agreements with similar levels of access as is available in the EU. Considers that trade partners with pro-competitive telecoms networks will increase trading opportunities to the EU and will also contribute to the digital divide of less development countries with low levels of access to the internet
Amendment 61 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Further calls on the Commission to promote rule-based competition in the telecommunication sector, guaranteeing the independence of regulators and ensuring a fair and non-discriminatory access to telecom networks by European undertakings that will increase choice for consumers. Strongly supports the principle of non-discriminatory access to internet and encourages the European Commission to actively promote this principle at a multilateral level and on FTAs.
Amendment 62 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 d (new)
Paragraph 9 d (new)
9d. Highlights that globally digital trade in goods is confronted with the problem of counterfeiting and urges the EC to promote initiatives such as an open system IT-trust mark to boost the trust of consumers in the e-merchants and ensure a level playing field. Encourages the use of instruments such as the Memorandum of Understanding on the online sale of counterfeit goods.
Amendment 77 #
2017/0312(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Nuclear research can contribute to social and economic prosperity and environmental sustainability by improving nuclear safety, security and radiation protection. Equally important is the potential contribution of nuclear research to the long term decarbonisation of the energy system in a safe, efficient and secure way.
Amendment 80 #
2017/0312(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The interim evaluation of the Research and Training Programme of the Community 2014-2018 established by Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1314/201313 (the '2014-2018 Programme') concluded that the action is relevant and continues to be instrumental in addressing challenges in nuclear safety, security and safeguards, safe decommissioning and radioactive waste management, radiation protection and fusion energy. _________________ 13 Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1314/2013 of 16 December 2013 on the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014-2018) complementing the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 948).
Amendment 89 #
2017/0312(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Notwithstanding the potentialsitive impact of nuclear energy on energy supply and economic development, severe nuclear accidents may endanger human health. Therefore, nuclear safety and, where appropriate, security aspects dealt with by the Joint Research Centre (the 'JRC') should be given the greatest possiblappropriate attention in the Euratom Programme.
Amendment 91 #
2017/0312(NLE)
(7) The European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (the 'SET Plan'), set out in the conclusions of the Council meeting of 28 February 2008 in Brussels, is accelerating the development of a portfolio of low carbon technologies. The European Council agreed, at its meeting on 4 February 2011, that the Union and its Member States would promote investment in renewables, and safe and sustainable low carbon technologies including nuclear power and would focus on implementing the technology priorities established in the SET Plan. Action 10 (nuclear) of the SET- Plan has as its goal: Maintaining a high level of safety of nuclear reactors and associated fuel cycles during operation and decommissioning, while improving their efficiency. Each Member State remains free to choose the type of technologies that it would support.
Amendment 99 #
2017/0312(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) While it is for each Member State to choose whether or not to make use of nuclear power, it is also acknowledged that nuclear energy plays differeresearch plays an important roles in differentall Member States, not least in the field of human health.
Amendment 105 #
2017/0312(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) For fusion to become a credible option for commercial energy production, it is, firstly, necessary to successfully complete, in a timely manner, the construction of ITER and start its operation and EURATOM Programme can make a significant contribution. Secondly it is necessary to establish an ambitious, yet realistic roadmap towards the production of electricity by 2050. Reaching those goals requires the European fusion programme to be directed towards a joint programme of activities implementing this roadmap. In order to secure the achievements of on- going fusion research activities, as well as the long-term commitment of, and collaboration between, the fusion stakeholders, continuity of the Community's support should be ensured. A stronger focus should be placed primarily on the activities in support of ITER but also on the developments towards the demonstration reactor, including the stronger involvement, as appropriate, of the private sector. Such rationalisation and refocusing should be achieved without jeopardising the European leadership of the fusion scientific community.
Amendment 113 #
2017/0312(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The outcomes of the debates that took place at the Symposium on 'Benefits and Limitations of Nuclear Fission Research for a Low Carbon Economy' prepared by an interdisciplinary study involving, among others, experts from the fields of energy, economics and social sciences, co-organised by the Commission and the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels on 26 and 27 February 2013, recognised the need to continue nuclear research, including fission research, at the European level.
Amendment 119 #
2017/0312(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The activities developed under the Euratom Programme should aim at promoting equality between women and men in research and innovation, by addressing in particular the underlying causes of gender imbalance, by exploiting the full potential of both female and male researchers, improving their access to research programmes, and by integrating the gender dimension into the content of projects in order to improve the quality of research and stimulate innovation. Activities should also aim at the implementation of the principles relating to the equality between women and men as laid down in Articles 2 and 3 of the Treaty on European Union and Article 8 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).
Amendment 129 #
2017/0312(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) Achieving the objectives of the Euratom Programme in relevant areas requires support for cross-cutting activities, both within the Euratom Programme and jointly with the activities of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, for example in the case of Marie Skłodowská Curie actions supporting researcher mobility.
Amendment 131 #
2017/0312(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Euratom Programme is to pursue nuclear research and training activities with an emphasis on continuous improvement of nuclear safety, security and radiation protection, notably to potentially contribute to the long-term decarbonisation of the energy system in a safe, efficient and secure way. The general objective shall be implemented through the activities specified in Annex I in the form of direct and indirect actions which pursue the specific objectives set out in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article.
Amendment 136 #
2017/0312(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) supporting safety of current and future nuclear systems;
Amendment 144 #
2017/0312(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h – point i (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h – point i (new)
i) in accordance with the goals of the Energy Union, helping to preserve EU leadership in nuclear technologies.
Amendment 153 #
2017/0312(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
4. The Euratom Programme shall be implemented in such a way as to ensure that the priorities and activities supported are relevant to changing needs and take account of the evolving nature of science, technology, innovation, policy making, markets and society, with the aim of optimizing human and financial resources, to create greater synergies between existing programmes and projects and to avoid duplication on nuclear research and development in the Union.
Amendment 164 #
2017/0312(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) countries or territories, associated to, or participating as a Member State in, the Seventh Euratom Framework Programme or the Euratom Research and Training Programme 2014-2018.
Amendment 183 #
2017/0312(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2
Annex I – paragraph 2
Nuclear power constitutes an element in the debate onmakes an important contribution to combating climate change and reducing Europe's dependence on imported energy. In the broader context of finding a sustainable energy-mix for the future, the Euratom Programme will also contribute through its research activities to the debate on the benefits and the limitationmaintaining the technological advantages of nuclear fission energy for a low-carbon economy. Through ensuring continuous improvement of nuclear safety, more advanced nuclear technologies could also offer the prospect of significant improvements in efficiency and use of resources and producing less waste than current designs. Nuclear safety aspects will receive the greatest possible attention.
Amendment 192 #
2017/0312(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 6 – point a – paragraph 2
Annex I – paragraph 6 – point a – paragraph 2
In line with the general objective, support to joint research activities concerning the safe operation and decommissioning of reactor systems (including fuel cycle facilities) in use in the Union or, to the extent necessary in order to maintain broad nuclear safety expertise in the Union, those reactor types which may be used in the future, focusing exclusively on safety aspects, including all aspects of the fuel cycle such as partitioning and transmutation, ensuring safe operations throughout.
Amendment 50 #
2017/0294(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2009/73/EC
Article 2 – point 17
Article 2 – point 17
(17) ‘interconnector’ means a transmission line, including its entry points from and exit points to a third country, which crosses or spans a border between Member States or between Member States and third countries up to the border of Union jurisdiction;
Amendment 74 #
2017/0294(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Directive 2009/73/EC
Article 34 – paragraph 4 – fourth sentence
Article 34 – paragraph 4 – fourth sentence
(4a) In Article 34, paragraph 4, the following fourth sentence is added: Where the third countries subject to such consultation do not respond to the consultations, the Member States concerned may take the necessary decision.
Amendment 96 #
2017/0294(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)
Directive 2009/73/EC
Article 36 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – third sentence
Article 36 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – third sentence
(ba) In the second subparagraph of paragraph 4, the following third sentence is added: Where the third-country authorities subject to such consultation do not respond to the consultation, the national regulatory authorities concerned may take the necessary decision.
Amendment 37 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Strategy for Low- Emission Mobility16 sets a clear ambition: by mid-century, greenhouse gas emissions from transport will need to be at least 60% lower than in 1990 and be firmly on the path towards zero. Emissions of air pollutants from transport that harm our health need to be drastically reduced without delay. Emissions from conventional combustion engines will need to further reduce after 2020. Zero- and low emission vehicles will need to be deployed and gain significant market share by 2030. In order to meet the EU's commitments of the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC), held in Paris in 2015, the decarbonisation of the transport sector must be accelerated and greenhouse gas emissions from passenger cars and light commercial vehicles should be firmly on the path towards zero- emission by mid-century. __________________ 16 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions A European Strategy for Low-Emission Mobility (COM(2016) 501 final).
Amendment 54 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Reduction levels for the Union- wide fleets of new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles should therefore be set for 2025 and for 2030, taking into account the vehicle fleet renewal time and the need for the road transport sector to contribute to the 2030 climate and energy targets and longer-term climate goals. This stepwise approach also provides a clear and early signal for the automotive industry not to delay the market introduction of energy efficient technologies and zero- and low-emission vehicles.
Amendment 59 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) In its recommendation20a following the inquiry into emission measurements in the automotive sector, the European Parliament "calls on the Commission (...) to come forward with a draft regulation on CO2 standards for the car fleets coming onto the market from 2025 onwards, with the inclusion of Zero- Emission Vehicles (ZEV) and ULEV mandates that impose a stepwise increasing share of zero- and ultra-low- emission vehicles in the total fleet with the aim of phasing out new CO2-emitting cars by 2035". If we want to fully decarbonise the transport sector by 2050 - needed to meet our climate goals - new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles sold from 2035 onwards need indeed to be zero emission, taking into account the fleet renewal rates and the average lifetime of vehicles on the EU market of 15 years. __________________ 20aEuropean Parliament recommendation of 4 April 2017 to the Council and the Commission following the inquiry into emission measurements in the automotive sector (2016/2908(RSP))
Amendment 61 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) While the Union is among the world's major producers of motor vehicles and demonstrates technological leadership in this sector, competition is increasing and the global automotive sector is changing rapidly through new innovations in electrified powertrains, and cooperative, connected and automated mobility. In order to retain its global competitiveness and access to markets, and to create the needed security for investors in the supply chains of the new technologies, the Union needs a regulatory framework, including a particular incentivguaranteed minimal uptake in the area of zero- and low-emission vehicles, which creates a large home market and supports technological development and innovation.
Amendment 66 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) A dedicated incentive mechanismguaranteed minimum share of zero- and low-emission vehicles in the newly sold EU vehicle fleet should be introduced to facilitate a smooth transition towards zero-emission mobility. This crediting mechanismminimum share should be designed so as to promote the deployment on the Union market of zero- and low- emission vehicles.
Amendment 71 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Setting a benchmark for theinding step-wise increasing minimum share of zero- and low-emission vehicles in the EU fleet together with a well-designed mechanism for adjusting a manufacturer's specific CO2 target based on the share of zero- and low-emission vehicles in thein the form of minimum quota of tradable and exchangeable ZLEV certificates that car manufacturer's own fleethave to turn in, should provide a strong and credible signal for the development and deployment of such vehicles, also by new entrants with only electrified powertrains, while still allowing for the further improvement of the efficiency of the conventional internal combustion engines.
Amendment 73 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
Amendment 82 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The legislative framework for implementing the average new car and light commercial vehicle fleet target should ensure competitively neutral, socially equitable and sustainable reduction targets which take account of the diversity of European automobile manufacturers and avoid any unjustified distortion of competition between them, whilst giving fair chances to new entrants.
Amendment 84 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) In order to maintain the diversity of the market for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles and its ability to cater for different consumer needs, CO2 targets should be defined according to the utility of the vehicles on a linear basis. Maintaining mass as the utility parameter is considered coherent with the existing regime. In order to better reflect the mass of vehicles used on the road, the parameter should be changed from mass in running order to the vehicle's test mass as specified in Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 of 1 June 2017 with effect from 2025A mass utility parameter may lead to over-rewarding heavier cars, whilst technology is available to decouple CO2 emissions from the mass of a car. Therefore, and in order to allow for the environmental and other benefits of down-sizing and light weighting to be captured, CO2 targets for passenger cars should no longer be differentiated by vehicle mass. As the emission targets for 2025 and 2030 are in relative percentage terms, it is appropriate not to include any utility parameter.
Amendment 87 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
Amendment 89 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In order to distribute the emission reduction effort in a competitively neutral and fair way that reflects the diversity of the market for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, and in view of the change in 2021 to WLTP-based specific emission targets, it is appropriate to determine the slope of the limit value curve on the basis of the specific emissions of all newly registered vehicles in that year, and to take into account the change in the EU fleet-wide targets between 2021, 2025 and 2030 with a view to ensuring an equal reduction effort of all manufacturers. With regard to light commercial vehicles, the same approach as that for car manufacturers should apply to manufacturers of lighter, car derived, vans, while for manufacturers of vehicles falling within the heavier segments, a higher and fixed slope should be set for the whole target perio, an equal reduction effort of all manufacturers should be ensured.
Amendment 97 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) A balance should however be ensured between incentives given to eco- innovations and those technologies for which the emission reduction effect is demonstrated on the official test procedure. As a consequence, it is appropriate to maintain a cap on the eco-innovation savings that a manufacturer may take into account for target compliance purposes. The Commission should have the possibility to review the level of the cap downwards, in particular, to take into account the effects of the change in the official test procedure. It is also appropriate to clarify how the savings should be calculated for target compliance purposes.
Amendment 101 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
Amendment 103 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The procedure for granting derogations from the 95 g CO2/km fleet target to niche car manufacturers ensures that the reduction effort required by niche manufacturers is consistent with that of large volume manufacturers with regard to that target., However, eExperience shows that niche manufacturers have the same potential as large manufacturers to meet the CO2 targets and with regard to the targets set from 2025 onwards. Therefore, it is not considered appropriate to distinguish between those two categories of manufacturers.
Amendment 106 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) Manufacturers’ compliance with the targets under this Regulation should be assessed at Union level. Manufacturers whose average specific emissions of CO2 exceed those permitted under this Regulation should pay an excess emissions premium with respect to each calendar year. The amounts of the excess emissions premium should be considered as revenue for the general budget of the UnionLikewise, manufacturers that didn't turn in the minimum quota on ZLEV certificates should pay a ZLEV-penalty with respect to each calendar year. The revenues from the collected excess emissions premiums and ZLEV penalties should be earmarked to co-finance targeted programs for redeployment, re- skilling and up-skilling of workers in the automotive industry and programs for the further deployment of recharging infrastructure.
Amendment 114 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) The effectiveness of the targets set out in this Regulation in reducing CO2 emissions in reality is strongly dependent on the representativeness of the official test procedure. In accordance with the Opinion of the Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM)23 and the recommendation of the European Parliament, following its inquiry into emission measurements in the automotive sector24 , a mechanism should be put in place to assess the real world representativeness of vehicle CO2 emissions and energy consumption values determined in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1151. The Commission should have the powers to ensure the public availability of such data, and, where necessary, develop the procedures needed for identifying and collecting the data required for performing such assessments. Based on this data, the Commission should calculate and publish each year a specific real-world exceedance factor for each manufacturer that reflects the difference between the averaged real- world CO2 emissions of its newly registered vehicles in a certain year and the type approved values. The real world exceedance factors should be used to adjust the specific emission targets for each manufacturer. __________________ 23 High Level Group of Scientific Advisors, Scientific Opinion 1/2016 "Closing the gap between light-duty vehicle real-world CO2 emissions and laboratory testing" 24 European Parliament recommendation of 4 April 2017 to the Council and the Commission following the inquiry into emission measurements in the automotive sector (2016/2908(RSP))
Amendment 128 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes CO2 emissions performance requirements for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles in order to ensure the achievement of the Union's climate targets, the improvement of the innovativeness and competitiveness of the European economy and the proper functioning of the internal market .
Amendment 136 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. From 1 January 2025 the following EU fleet-wide and manufacturers targets shall apply:
Amendment 145 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) for the average emissions of the new passenger car fleet, an EU fleet-wide target equal to a 125% reduction of the average of the specific emissions targets in 2021 determined in accordance with point 6.1.1 of Part A of Annex I;
Amendment 152 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) for the average emissions of the new light commercial vehicles fleet, an EU fleet-wide target equal to a 125% reduction of the average of the specific emissions targets in 2021 determined in accordance with point 6.1.1 of Part B of Annex I;
Amendment 153 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
(ba) a minimum amount of zero- and low-emission vehicles (ZLEV) certificates equal to 15% of the total number of new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles registered by each manufacturer in a certain calendar year; to comply with this target, each manufacturer shall transfer its ZLEV certificates for deletion to the Commission's central register, mentioned in Article 7(4), by the end of the following calendar year.
Amendment 161 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) for the average emissions of the new passenger car fleet, an EU fleet-wide target equal to a 350% reduction of the average of the specific emissions targets in 2021 determined in accordance with point 6.1.2 of Part A of Annex I;
Amendment 172 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) for the average emissions of the new light commercial vehicles fleet, an EU fleet- wide target equal to a 350% reduction of the average of the specific emissions targets in 2021 determined in accordance with point 6.1.2 of Part B of Annex I.
Amendment 178 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point b a (new)
(ba) a minimum amount of zero- and low-emission vehicles (ZLEV) certificates equal to 50% of the total number of new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles registered by each manufacturer in a certain calendar year; to comply with this target, each manufacturer shall transfer its ZLEV certificates for deletion to the Commission's central register, mentioned in Article 7(4), by the end of the following calendar year.
Amendment 182 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. From 1 January 2035, the EU fleet-wide emissions target for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles registered in the Union shall equal 0 g CO2/km.
Amendment 184 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Amendment 186 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g
Amendment 188 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) 'specific real-world exceedance factor' means the factor that expresses the difference between a manufacturer’s averaged specific real world fleet-wide CO2 emissions of its newly registered passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in a certain calendar year, measured on the base of fuel consumption meters fitted to their vehicles in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/XXX (new WLTP 2ndact), and the averaged CO2 emissions of its fleet based on the values certified during type approval in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1151;
Amendment 189 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i
Amendment 191 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point l
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point l
Amendment 195 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point m
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point m
(m) 'zero- and low-emission vehicle' means a passenger car or a light commercial vehicle with tailpipe emissions from zero up to 50 g CO2/km, and with a minimum all electric range (AER) of 50km as determined in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1151.
Amendment 196 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
Amendment 200 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) for each calendar year, starting from 2025, the specific emissions targets will be determined in accordance with point 6.3 of Parts A or B of Annex Ias follows: Specific emissions target2025 = specific emissions target2021 multiplied by (1- reduction factor) and divided by the specific real-world exceedance factor2021 Where, Specific emissions target2021 is the specific emissions target determined for each individual manufacturer in 2021; Reduction factor is the reduction factor specified in point (a) of Article 1(4) for passengers cars and point (b) of Article 1(4) for light commercial vehicles; Specific real-word exceedance factor2021 is the specific real world exceedance factor for each individual manufacture for the year 2021.
Amendment 204 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) for each calendar year, starting from 2030, the specific emissions targets will be determined as follows: Specific emissions target2030 = specific emissions target2021 multiplied by (1- reduction factor) and divided by the specific real-world exceedance factor2025- 2027 Where, Specific emissions target2021 is the specific emissions target determined for each individual manufacturer in 2021; Reduction factor is the reduction factor specified in point (a) of Article 1(5) for passengers cars and point (b) of Article 1(5) for light commercial vehicles; Specific real-word exceedance factor2025- 2027 is the average of the specific real- world exceedance factor for each individual manufacture for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Amendment 210 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) the amount of assigned ZLEV certificates in the preceding calendar year;
Amendment 211 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c b (new)
(cb) the minimum amount of ZLEV certificates in the preceding calendar year that has to be turned in to comply with the target under Article 1(4)(ba) and Article 1(5)(ba);
Amendment 212 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c c (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c c (new)
(cc) the amount of assigned ZLEV certificates in the preceding calendar year that actually has been transferred to the register to comply with the obligations under Article 1(4)(ba) and Article 1(5)(ba);
Amendment 221 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – title
Article 8 – title
Amendment 222 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In respect of each calendar year, the Commission shall impose a ZLEV penalty on a manufacturer or pool manager, as appropriate, where a manufacturer's transferred ZLEV certificates are below the minimum amount of ZLEV certificates as determined under Article 1(4)(ba) and Article 1(5)(ba);
Amendment 224 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The ZLEV penalty under paragraph 1a is 4.500€ for each ZLEV certificate that is not transferred.
Amendment 226 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall determine the means for collecting excess emissions premiums and ZLEV penalties under paragraph 1 and 1(a) by means of implementing acts. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 15(2).
Amendment 229 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. The amounts of the excess emissions premium and the ZLEV penalty shall be considered as revenue for the general budget of the Union and shall be earmarked to co-finance targeted programs for redeployment, re-skilling and up-skilling of workers in the automotive industry and programs for the further deployment of recharging infrastructure.
Amendment 243 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Amendment 255 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
The Commission may adjust the cap downwards with effect from 2025 onwards. Those adjustments shall be performed by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 16.
Amendment 309 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part A – point 6 – point 6.2
Annex I – part A – point 6 – point 6.2
Amendment 319 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part A – point 6 – point 6.3
Annex I – part A – point 6 – point 6.3
Amendment 349 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part B – point 6 – point 6.2
Annex I – part B – point 6 – point 6.2
Amendment 354 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part B – point 6 – point 6.3
Annex I – part B – point 6 – point 6.3
Amendment 55 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Extending the scope of the Directive by including practices such as lease, rental and hire-purchase of vehicles, as well as contracts for public road transport services, special purpose road transport passenger services, non- scheduled passenger transport and hire of buses and coaches with drivers as well as specific postal and courier services and waste refusal services ensures that all relevant procurement practices are covered. The Directive should foresee the possibility to extend its scope to the rail sector at a later stage.
Amendment 61 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) All clean and energy-efficient transport options must be considered. Manufacturers should have the flexibility to further develop and use neutral technologies to meet CO2 reduction objectives. Competition between different solutions and manufacturers will encourage innovation and benefit everyone. This will allow a smooth and cost-efficient transition to the decarbonisation of transport.
Amendment 69 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Life-cycle costing is an important tool for contracting authorities and entities to cover energy and environmental costs during the life-cycle of a vehicle, including the cost of greenhouse gas emission and other pollutant emissions on the basis of a relevant methodology to determine their monetary value. Given the scarce use of the methodology for the calculation of operational lifetime costs under Directive 2009/33/EU and the information provided by contracting authorities and entities on the use of own methodologies tailored to their specific circumstances and needs, there should be no methodology mandatory to use, but contracting authorities, contracting entities or operators should be able to choose any life-costing methodology in order to support their procurement processes. The assessment of the CO2 emissions should consider the entire lifecycle of the vehicles including during the production, use and end of life, taking into account disposal and recycling. Therefore, contracting authorities and other entities should focus on the entire vehicle and not only on its components and the maximum tail-pipe emission expressed in CO2 g/km and real driving pollutant emissions.
Amendment 72 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) EU financial instruments should be mobilised in order to support Member States at national, regional and local level to achieve the targets under this Directive. Minimum binding targets for charging points per Members State, together with direct infrastructure financing and financing of electric vehicle charging points and hydrogen vehicle filling stations should be considered as well, where not commercially viable on their own. For this purpose, funding instruments such as the Connecting Europe Facility supporting the development of high performing, sustainable and efficiently interconnected trans-European networks in the fields of transport and the European Fund for Strategic Investments or the Cleaner Transport Facility supporting the deployment of cleaner transport vehicles and their associated infrastructure needs could be mobilised. Advisory Hubs should play a key role in this transition by facilitating and promoting investments and supporting institutional capacities.
Amendment 77 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) The requirements of this Directive and the new minimum procurement targets may lead to additional financial resources for contracting authorities. Therefore, it would be appropriate to seek financial mechanisms to implement the requirements of this Directive. The Union's financial policy and in particular the future Multiannual Financial Framework after 2020 should be in line with the new requirements for the promotion of clean and energy efficient road transport vehicles and support the decarbonisation of transport and the use of cleaner road transport vehicles.
Amendment 79 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18 b (new)
Recital 18 b (new)
(18b) Reforms need to be introduced at local and national level, with clear investments signals and combining the different sources to reach the goal of this Directive.
Amendment 80 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) Enhanced environmental audits and tests should be envisaged, encouraging local authorities to purchase, rent and lease energy-efficient road transport vehicles. For this purpose, it would be appropriate to develop EU financial mechanisms to assist in the implementation of the requirements of this Directive.
Amendment 83 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Directive 2009/33/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
By [18 months after the entry into force] Member States shall prepare and submit to the Commission a report on rail transport outlining: (a) all national services using diesel, both for passenger and freight transport; (b) potential for replacement of diesel trains by alternative solutions, including hybrid trains, fuel cell and electric trains; (c) a timeline for such a transition.
Amendment 104 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2009/33/EU
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
4a. 'sustainable battery' means a battery for which the whole value chain is taken into account and the final battery product is fit for reuse and/or recycling. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act by [18 months after entry into force] with a more precise definition based on an assessment of the CO2 emissions considering the whole chain, e.g. the entire lifecycle of the battery including full lifecycle of carbon emissions during the production process and end of life carbon footprint of the battery.
Amendment 107 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2009/33/EU
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
4a. 'sustainable lifecycle vehicle' means a vehicle which is produced by using significantly lower emissions than comparable vehicle types, and is designed to allow for a more sustainable end of life, including reuse and recycling potential of its components. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act by [18 months after entry into force] with a more precise definition.
Amendment 109 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2009/33/EU
Article 4 a
Article 4 a
Amendment 130 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b a (new)
Directive 2009/33/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The Commission shall provide guidance to Member States with regards to the different EU funds that might be used for the purposes of this Directive, e.g. Connecting Europe Facility supporting the development of high performing, sustainable and efficiently interconnected trans-European networks in the field of transport, the European Fund for Strategic Investments, or the Cleaner Transport Facility supporting the deployment of cleaner transport vehicles and their associated infrastructure needs.
Amendment 131 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b b (new)
Directive 2009/33/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Advisory Hubs shall play a key role in the transition to transport decarbonisation by facilitating and promoting investments and supporting institutional capacities. Therefore, the Commission shall substantially reinforce the role and the capacity of the European Investment Advisory Hub, notably through a local presence and a proactive role in the preparation of projects.
Amendment 153 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
ANNEX 1
ANNEX 1
Directive 2009/33/EC
Annex – table 4 – footnote 1
Annex – table 4 – footnote 1
*Vehicles with zero-emissions at tailpipe shall be counted as 1 vehicle contributing to the mandate and those using sustainable batteries shall counted as 1.25 vehicles. All other vehicles that meet the requirements of Table 2 in this annex shall be counted as 0.5 vehicle contributing. Any vehicle which meets the definition of 'sustainable lifecycle vehicle' shall in addition receive a bonus credit of 0.25.
Amendment 233 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
(11 a) ‘consumer electronic device’ means a device consisting of hardware and software that process personal data or connect to the Internet for the operation of domotics and home control appliances, office appliances, routing equipment and devices that connect to a network, such as smart TV, toys and gaming consoles, virtual or personal assistants, connected streaming devices, wearables, voice- command and virtual reality systems;
Amendment 236 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)
(16 a) 'functionality information scheme’ means a visual display of data in the form of a label, which aims to provide information to the end user on the functionality, connectivity, sensory, kinetic or security features of a consumer electronic device.
Amendment 244 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The Agency shall be a centre of expertise on theoretical and practical cybersecurity by virtue of its independence, the scientific and technical quality of the advice and assistance it delivers and the information it provides, the transparency of its operating procedures and methods of operation, and its diligence in carrying out its tasks.
Amendment 254 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. The Agency shall increase cybersecurity capabilities at Union level in order to complement the action of Member States in preventing and responding to cyber threats, notably in the event of cross- border incidents, and in order to carry out its task of assisting Union institutions in developing policies related to cybersecurity.
Amendment 262 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Article 4 – paragraph 6
6. The Agency shall promote the use of certification, including by contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a cybersecurity certification framework at Union level in accordance with Title III of this Regulation, with a view to increasing transparency of cybersecurity assurance of ICT products and servic, services and processes and thus strengthen trust in the digital internal market.
Amendment 269 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7
Article 4 – paragraph 7
7. The Agency shall promote a high level of cyber hygiene and awareness of citizens and businesses on issues related to the cybersecurity.
Amendment 272 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1
1. assisting and advising, in particular by providing its independent opinion and analysis of relevant activities in cyberspace and supplying preparatory work, on the development and review of Union policy and law in the area of cybersecurity, as well as sector-specific policy and law initiatives where matters related to cybersecurity are involved;
Amendment 276 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
2 a. assisting Member States to implement consistently the Union policy and law regarding data protection notably in relation to Regulation (EU) 2016/679, as well as assisting the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) in the development of guidelines related to the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 for cybersecurity purposes. The EDPB should be required to consult ENISA every time it issues an opinion or adopts a decision concerning the implementation of the GDPR and cybersecurity, in particular on, but not limited to, issues related to privacy impact assessments, data breach notification, security processing, security requirements, and privacy by design.
Amendment 299 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Upon a request by twoone or more Member States concerned, and with the sole purpose of providing assistance either in the form of advice for the prevention of future incidents , or in the form of assisting in the response to a current large scale incidents, the Agency shall provide support to or carry out an ex-post technical enquiry following notifications by affected undertakings of incidents having a significant or substantial impact pursuant to Directive (EU) 2016/1148. The Agency shall perform the above activities by receiving relevant information from the affected Member States and by utilising its own resources on threat analysis as well as resources on incident response made available from CERT EU for that purpose. The Agency shall also carry out such an enquiry upon a duly justified request from the Commission in agreement with the concerned Member States in case of such incidents affecting more than twoone Member States.
Amendment 304 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 7
Article 7 – paragraph 7
7. The Agency shall prepare a regular and in-depth EU Cybersecurity Technical Situation Report on incidents and threats based on open source information, its own analysis, and reports shared by, among others: Member States' CSIRTs (on a voluntary basis) or NIS Directive Single Points of Contact (in accordance with NIS Directive Article 14 (5)); European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) at Europol, CERT-EU. The Executive Director shall present the public findings to the European Parliament.
Amendment 307 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point a
(a) analyzing and aggregating reports from national sources with a view to contribute to establishing common situational awareness;
Amendment 308 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point c
(c) supporting the technical handling of an incident or crisis, based on its own independent expertise and resources including facilitating the sharing of technical solutions between Member States;
Amendment 310 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point e a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point e a (new)
(e a) assisting Member States and Union institutions in establishing and developing an EU Cybersecurity Crisis Response Framework integrating the objectives and modalities of cooperation suggested in the [Commission Recommendation on Coordinated Response to Large Scale Cybersecurity Incidents and Crisis from 13.9.2017].
Amendment 313 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point e b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point e b (new)
(e b) assisting Member States and Union Institutions in developing and adopting a common taxonomy and template for situational reports to describe technical causes and impacts of cybersecurity incidents to further enhance their technical and operational cooperation during crisis.
Amendment 316 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a Technical capabilities of the Agency For meeting the objectives described in Articles 5, 6 and 7 the Agency shall develop among others the following technical capabilities and skills: 1. The ability to analyse threat information data at large scale 2. The ability to conduct forensic analysis on devices and terminal equipment 3. The ability to analyse malware, indicators of compromise and other information related to a cybersecurity threat or incident 4. The ability to collect information on cybersecurity threats from open source as well as commercial sources 5. The ability to deploy technical equipment, tools and expertise remotely and on-site at the request of a Member State in case of Article 7 paragraph 5 and paragraph 8 To meet the technical capabilities described in this Article the Agency shall ensure that its recruitment processes reflect the diverse technical skills required. To meet the technical capabilities described in this Article and develop the relevant skills, the Agency shall cooperate with CERT EU and Europol in accordance to Article 7 paragraph 2.
Amendment 318 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) support and promote the development and implementation of the Union policy on cybersecurity certification of ICT products and servic, services and processes, as established in Title III of this Regulation, by:
Amendment 325 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1
(1) preparing candidate European cybersecurity certification schemes for ICT products and servic, services and processes in accordance with Article 44 of this Regulation;
Amendment 334 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 3
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 3
(3) compiling and publishing guidelines and developing good practices and cyber hygiene principles concerning the cybersecurity requirements of ICT products and, services, and processes in cooperation with national certification supervisory authorities and the industry;
Amendment 357 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(g a) support closer coordination and exchange of best practices among Member States on cybersecurity education, training and skills development, cyber hygiene and awareness.
Amendment 370 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
4. The term of office of members of the Management Board and of their alternates shall be fourive years. That term shall be renewable.
Amendment 371 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
The Management Board shall elect by a majority of two-thirds of members its Chairperson and a Deputy Chairperson from among its members for a period of fourive years, which shall be renewable once. If, however, their membership of the Management Board ends at any time during their term of office, their term of office shall automatically expire on that date. The Deputy Chairperson shall ex officio replace the Chairperson if the latter is unable to attend to his or her duties.
Amendment 374 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. The Executive Board shall be composed of five members appointed from among the members of the Management Board amongst whom the Chairperson of the Management Board, who mayshall not also chair the Executive Board, and one of the representatives of the Commission. The Executive Director shall take part in the meetings of the Executive Board, but shall not have the right to vote.
Amendment 375 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4
Article 18 – paragraph 4
4. The term of office of the members of the Executive Board shall be fourive years. That term shall be renewable.
Amendment 376 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. The Executive Director shall be required to provide the relevant European Parliament Committees twice a year with a report on the state of cybersecurity in Europe. The Executive Director should also be invited by the Parliament to provide ENISA’s input on any EU legislative instrument imposing cybersecurity obligations.
Amendment 377 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. The Executive Director shall also be entitled to act as an institutional special adviser on cybersecurity policy to the President of the European Commission, with a mandate defined in Commission Decision C(2014) 541 of 06 February 2014.
Amendment 389 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 a (new)
Article 20 a (new)
Article 20 a Stakeholder Certification Group 1. The Executive Director shall set up a Stakeholder Certification Group, composed of recognised experts representing consumer groups, academics, standardisation bodies, operators of essential services as defined in Annex II of Directive (EU) 2016/1148 and the ICT industry, including SMEs. 2. Procedures for the Stakeholder Certification Group, in particular regarding the number, composition, and the appointment of its members by the Executive Director and the operation of the Group, shall be specified in the Agency’s internal rules of operation and shall be made public. 3. The term of office of the Stakeholder Certification Group members shall be two-and-a-half years. Their mandate shall be renewable. Members of the Management Board may not be members of the Stakeholder Certification Group. Members of the Permanent Stakeholder Group can be also Members of the Stakeholder Certification Group. Experts from the Commission and the Member States shall be entitled, upon invitation, to be present at the meetings of the Stakeholder Certification Group. Representatives of other bodies deemed relevantly the Executive Director, who are not members of the Stakeholder Certification Group, may be invited to attend the meetings of the Stakeholder Certification Group and to participate in its work. 4. The Stakeholder Certification Group shall advise the Agency in respect of the performance of its activities with regards Title III of the present Regulation. It shall in particular be entitled to propose to ENISA, to the Member States and to the Commission the preparation of a candidate European cybersecurity certification scheme, as conferred to in Article 44 of the present Regulation, as well as to participate in the procedures described in Articles 43 to 48 and Article 53 of the Present Regulation for the approval of such schemes. 5. For the purpose of ensuring that the Stakeholder Certification Group possesses the necessary expertise, the Executive Director or the members of the Stakeholder Certification Group shall nominate ad-hoc members for the proposal, development or adoption of any new candidate scheme. These ad-hoc members shall have the same rights and obligations as the appointed members, and shall be entitled to provide their expertise at any stage of the development and/ or the approval of the respective candidate scheme. An ad-hoc member may contribute to the work of the Stakeholder Certification Group for more than one candidate scheme.
Amendment 408 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1
Article 43 – paragraph 1
A European cybersecurity certification scheme shall attest that the ICT products and servic, services and processes that have been certified in accordance with such scheme comply with specified requirements as regards their ability to resist at a given level of assurance, actions that aim to compromise the availability, authenticity, integrity or confidentiality of stored or transmitted or processed data or the functions or services offered by, or accessible via, those products, processes, services and systems.
Amendment 412 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1
Article 44 – paragraph 1
1. Following a request from the Commission, ENISA shall prepare a candidate European cybersecurity certification scheme which meets the requirements set out in Articles 45, 46 and 47 of this Regulation. Member States or the European Cybersecurity Certification Group (the 'Group') established under Article 53 may, shall propose the preparation of a candidate scheme that falls under the scope of Article 45 (1) (c), while the Stakeholder Certification Group, established under Article [20b], shall propose the preparation of a candidate European cybersecurity certification scheme tohat falls under the scope of Article 45 (1) (a) or (b), to ENISA and the Commission.
Amendment 428 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 2
Article 44 – paragraph 2
2. WhenBefore preparing candidate schemes referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, ENISA shall consult all relevant stakeholders and closely cooperate with the Group. The Group shall provide ENISA with the assistance and expert advice required by ENISA in relation to the preparation of the candidate scheme, including by providing opinions where necessarythe Commission shall conduct an open public consultation for all relevant stakeholders. In preparing the consultation the Commission shall closely cooperate with the European Cybersecurity Certification Group, ENISA and the Stakeholder Certification Group.
Amendment 429 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 44 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The European Cybersecurity Certification Group and the Stakeholder Certification Group shall provide the assistance and expert advice required by ENISA in relation to the preparation of the candidate European cybersecurity scheme, including by providing opinions where necessary.
Amendment 430 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 44 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Apart of in relation to the proposal of a scheme that falls under the scope of Article 45 (1) (a) and (b), the Stakeholder Certification Group shall be consulted by the Commission and asked for approval before the final adoption of a European cybersecurity certification scheme. The same shall apply for the proposal of a scheme that falls under the scope of Article 45 (1) (c) vis-à-vis the European Cybersecurity Certification Group.
Amendment 431 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 2 c (new)
Article 44 – paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. When preparing a candidate scheme, ENISA, with the advice of the European Cybersecurity Certification Group and the Stakeholder Certification Group for their respective candidate schemes, shall define a timeline by when the specific candidate scheme shall become effective. Failure to meet this deadline shall result in the candidate scheme being considered void and revoked.
Amendment 438 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 4
Article 44 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission, based on the candidate scheme proposed by ENISA, may adopt implementingdelegated acts, in accordance with Article 55(1), providing for European cybersecurity certification schemes for ICT products and servic, services and processes meeting the requirements of Articles 45, 46 and 47 of this Regulation.
Amendment 447 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
A European cybersecurity certification scheme shall be so designed to take into account, as applicable, the following security objectivobjectives linked to the following categories:
Amendment 448 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) protect data stored, transmitted or otherwise processed against accidental or unauthorised storage, processing, access or disclosure;For products corresponding to assurance level basic or the self- declaratory level of certification, consumer electronic devices as defined in Article 2 [(11) a (new)]. The European cybersecurity certification schemes for this category shall support the adoption and commercialisation of international standards from and to the Single Market.
Amendment 449 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) protect data stored, transmitFor products corresponding to assurance level substantial, ICT products, services and processes performing an industrial control systedm or otherwise processed against accidused in robotics and autonomous vehicles, or software and hardware terminal equipment used for the provision of essential or unauthorised destruction, accidental losservices for operators as defined in Directive (EU)2016/1148. The European cybersecurity certification schemes for althis category shall be based on internation;al standards.
Amendment 450 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) ensure that authorised persons, programmes or machinFor products corresponding to level of certification high, ICT products, services can access exclusively the data, services or functions to which their access rights refer;d processes used by public administration of a Member State. The European cybersecurity certification schemes for this category shall be based on international standards, existing national or multilateral standards in use by Member States.
Amendment 452 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 454 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point e
Amendment 455 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 456 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point g
Amendment 471 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1
Article 46 – paragraph 1
1. A European cybersecurity certification scheme may specify one or more of the following assurance levels: basic, substantial and/or high, for ICT products and servic, services and processes issued under that scheme.
Amendment 487 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) assurance level basic shall refer to a certificate issued in the context of a European cybersecurity certification scheme, which provides a limited degree of confidence in the claimed or asserted cybersecurity qualities of an ICT product or ser consumer electronic device, and is characterised with reference to technical specifications, existing international standards and procedures related thereto, including technical controls, the purpose of which is to decrease the risk of cybersecurity incidents;
Amendment 496 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) assurance level substantial shall refer to a certificate issued in the context of a European cybersecurity certification scheme, which provides a substantial degree of confidence in the claimed or asserted cybersecurity qualities of an ICT product or, service or process, and is characterised with reference to technical specifications, existing international standards and procedures related thereto, including technical controls, the purpose of which is to decrease substantially the risk of cybersecurity incidents;
Amendment 507 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) assurance level high shall refer to a certificate issued in the context of a European cybersecurity certification scheme that is based on a national or multilateral standard in use, which provides a higher degree of confidence in the claimed or asserted cybersecurity qualities of an ICT product or service than certificates with the assurance level substantial, and is characterised with reference to technical specifications, national and multilateral existing international standards and procedures related thereto, including technical controls, the purpose of which is to prevent cybersecurity incidents.
Amendment 512 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 a (new)
Article 46 a (new)
Article 46a According to the analysis of the specific risk, the appropriate conformity assessment method, including self- assessment, shall be identified as laid down in Article 4 and Annex II of Decision No 768/2008/EC.
Amendment 514 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 b (new)
Article 46 b (new)
Article 46b Without prejudice to paragraphs 1 and 2, ENISA may replace the requirements for the basic assurance level by introducing a functionality information scheme instead, as defined in Article 2. The criteria for such functionality information scheme shall be defined in advance with the participation of the Stakeholder Certification Group.
Amendment 528 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) where the scheme provides for marks or labels, the conditions under which such marks or labeltechnical feature information schemes, the conditions under which such technical feature information schemes may be used;
Amendment 530 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) conditions for granting, maintaining, continuing, extending and reducing the scope of certification;
Amendment 541 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
(ma) types of conformity assessment, evaluation criteria and methods pursuant to Article 4 and Annex II of Decision 768/2008/EC.
Amendment 543 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 47 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. For their relevant schemes, the Stakeholder Certification Group or the European Cybersecurity Certification Group must approve, following a duly motivated request from ENISA, any proposed addition to, deviation from, or non-reliance on, international or Union standards referred to in paragraph 1(b), at least two weeks prior to the candidate scheme’s transmission to the Commission pursuant to Article 44(3)
Amendment 547 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 a (new)
Article 47 a (new)
Article 47a Schemes created pursuant to this Regulation shall not require notification of changes, amendments of certifications, or re-certification, unless such changes have a substantial adverse effect on the security of ICT products, services and processes as well as consumer electronic devices.
Amendment 548 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 1
Article 48 – paragraph 1
1. ICT products and servic, services and processes that have been certified under a European cybersecurity certification scheme adopted pursuant to Article 44 shall be presumed to be compliant with the requirements of such scheme.
Amendment 551 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 2
Article 48 – paragraph 2
2. The certification shall be voluntary, unless otherwise specified in Union law for ICT products, services and processes that fall under the scope of Article 45 (1) (a) and Article 45 (1) (b), unless otherwise specified in Union law, and mandatory for the ICT products, services and processes that fall under the scope of Article 45 (1) (c), unless otherwise specified in Union law or by the European Cybersecurity Certification Group.
Amendment 567 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 5
Article 48 – paragraph 5
5. The natural or legal person which submits its ICT products or, services or processes to the certification mechanism shall provide the conformity assessment body referred to in Article 51 with all information necessary to conduct the certification procedure. The submission can be made with any conformity assessment body referred to in Article 51.
Amendment 570 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 6
Article 48 – paragraph 6
6. Certificates shall be issued for a maxinimum period of three years and may. They may then be renewed, under the same conditions, provided that the relevant requirements continue to be met. extended without cost for further periods, upon attestation by the certificate-holder that the relevant requirements continue to be met. Such attestation must be provided no sooner than six months and no later than 15 days before the expiry of the relevant period. Extensions of the certificates shall be allowed for the duration of the entire lifespan of the certified product.
Amendment 574 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 7
Article 48 – paragraph 7
7. A European cybersecurity certificate issued pursuant to this Article shall be recognised in all Member States. as satisfying local cybersecurity requirements relating to ICT products and processes and consumer electronic devices covered by that certificate, taking into account the specified assurance level referred to in Article 46, and there shall be no discrimination between such certificates based either on the Member State of origin or the issuing conformity assessment body referred to in Article 51.
Amendment 576 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 48 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. An application for certification must be completed by 12 months from its date of submission, failing to which the conformity assessment body will lose its accreditation.
Amendment 578 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 a (new)
Article 48 a (new)
Article 48a Compatibility with international mutual recognition schemes 1. In the preparatory phase of a candidate European cybersecurity certification scheme, ENISA and, as appropriate, the Stakeholder Certification Group or the European Cybersecurity Certification Group, shall evaluate the relevance of existing international mutual recognition agreements and certifications. 2. This shall include an evaluation of whether any national cybersecurity certification schemes covered by the candidate scheme are subject to an international mutual recognition agreement. 3. Where relevant international mutual recognition agreements and certifications are determined to exist, ENISA shall aim to ensure compatibility by: (a) predicating the certification on the same standards; (b) aligning the scope, security objectives, evaluation methodology and assurance levels; (c) opening a dialogue with the equivalent governance body for objective of points (a) and (b).
Amendment 581 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1
Article 49 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to paragraph 3, national cybersecurity certification schemes and the related procedures for the ICT products and servic, services and processes covered by a European cybersecurity certification scheme shall cease to produce effects from the date established in the implementingdelegated act adopted pursuant Article 44(4). Existing national cybersecurity certification schemes and the related procedures for the ICT products and services not covered by a European cybersecurity certification scheme shall continue to exist.
Amendment 582 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 49 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Without prejudice to paragraph 3, references in applicable laws, rules, regulations or guidance to a national cybersecurity certification scheme that has ceased to produce legal effects pursuant to paragraph 1, shall be deemed to refer instead to the covering European cybersecurity certification scheme (mutatis mutandis).
Amendment 584 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 a (new)
Article 49 a (new)
Article 49a Upon request by any natural or legal person ENISA shall determine whether, for the purposes of this Article, a specified national cybersecurity scheme is covered by a European cybersecurity scheme, ENISA shall reach its decision and render it public within four weeks of its receipt of the request.
Amendment 601 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 8
Article 50 – paragraph 8
8. National certification supervisory authorities shall cooperate amongst each other and the Commission and, in particular, exchange information, experiences and good practices as regards cybersecurity certification and technical issues concerning cybersecurity of ICT products and servic, services and processes.
Amendment 607 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 2
Article 51 – paragraph 2
2. Accreditation shall be issued for a maximum of fiveten years and may be renewed on the same conditions provided that the conformity assessment body meets the requirements set out in this Article. Accreditation bodies shall revoke an accreditation of a conformity assessment body pursuant to paragraph 1 of this Article where the conditions for the accreditation are not, or are no longer, met or where actions taken by a conformity assessment body infringe this Regulation.
Amendment 608 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 5
Article 52 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission may, by means of implementingdelegated acts, define the circumstances, formats and procedures of notifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. Those implementingdelegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 55(2).
Amendment 609 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 2
Article 53 – paragraph 2
2. The Group shall be composed of national certification supervisory authorities. The authorities shall be represented by the heads or by other high level representatives of national certification supervisory authorities. Upon invitation, members of the Stakeholder Certification Group shall be entitled to be present at the meetings of the European Cybersecurity Certification Group and to participate in its work.
Amendment 616 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 53 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. to take into account the results of stakeholder consultation conducted in preparation of a candidate scheme, in accordance of Article 44 of this Regulation;
Amendment 620 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 a (new)
Article 54 a (new)
Article 54a Right to an effective judicial redress against a supervisory authority 1. Without prejudice to any other administrative or non-judicial remedy, each natural or legal person shall have the right to an effective judicial redress: (a) against a decision of a conformity assessment body or national certification supervisory authority concerning them, including in relation to the recognition of a European cybersecurity certificate which such person or entity holds; and (b) where a national certification supervisory authority does not handle a complaint for which it is competent. 2. Proceedings against a conformity assessment body or national certification supervisory authority shall be brought before the courts of the Member State where the conformity assessment body or national certification supervisory authority is established.
Amendment 622 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 2
Article 56 – paragraph 2
2. The evaluation shall also assess the impact, effectiveness and efficiency of the provisions of Title III with regard to the objectives of ensuring an adequate level of cybersecurity of ICT products and servic, services and processes in the Union and improving the functioning of the internal market. The Commission shall assess, five years after the adoption of the Regulation, a potential extension of the scope of Title III.
Amendment 69 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Whereas screening mechanisms which exist in several Member States or in non-EU states never constitute an obstacle to foreign direct investments provided that they are known, anticipated and don't extensively delay investments’ realisation.
Amendment 71 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Whereas dominant position of individuals, multinationals or foreign public enterprises as defined by European competition law may represent a threat for the security and public order within the European Union.
Amendment 72 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 b (new)
Recital 5 b (new)
(5b) Whereas security and public order have become increasingly vulnerable at the European scale through the deployment of networks and integrated systems, which could lead to public disorders of sanitary, digital or informational nature spreading virally.
Amendment 74 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Whereas WTO’s creation, China’s protocol of accession and the expansion of international free trade allowed foreign direct investments’ development from emerging countries who are not historically allies with the European Union from a strategic point of view; whereas the relative weakening of the United States with whom the majority of Member States are strategically related perfectly illustrates this evolution; whereas while mainly bipolar during the Twentieth Century, the World of the Twenty-first Century has become multipolar: our allies in international security and public order are not necessarily our main economic partners anymore.
Amendment 75 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 b (new)
Recital 6 b (new)
Amendment 153 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Member States mayshall maintain, amend or adopt mechanisms to screen foreign direct investments on the grounds of security or public order, under the conditions and in accordance with the terms set out in this Regulation.
Amendment 160 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission mayshall screen foreign direct investments that are likely to affect projects or programmes of Union interest on the grounds of security or public order.
Amendment 164 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Every foreign direct investment must be analysed in the light of the vulnerability it could increase or create in the systems and networks which frame European activities, through all types of viral-like disorders.
Amendment 165 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Every foreign direct investment resulting in a dominant position must be analysed in the light of the dependency it creates or increases in a given field or sector.
Amendment 198 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Foreign direct investments of public origin, especially when they are realised by third-country security or intelligence entities, are particularly scrutinised by the Member-States as well as by the Commission.
Amendment 208 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 211 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The setup of a screening mechanism is a prerequisite to the participation of a Member-State to European programmes of common interest which can fall under the remit of security or public order considerations.
Amendment 221 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Every screening mechanism shall consist in an ex ante examination and shall lead to a formal authorisation by the relevant Member-State, or by the Commission for projects and programmes of Union interest.
Amendment 238 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Member States that do not maintain screening mechanisms shall provide the Commission with an annual report covering foreign directs investments that took place in their territory, on the basis of information available to them.
Amendment 271 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. In cases where comments pursuant to paragraph 2 or opinions pursuant to paragraph 3 are not followed by concrete action in terms of screening of the foreign direct investment, or when the Commission's opinion in the frame of Article 9 is not followed, a Member-State or the Commission can request a final decision on the matter by the Coordination Group of Article 12a. This decision is adopted by a 2/3 majority and is binding for the Member-State where the foreign direct investment is planned or completed.
Amendment 306 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. In case of unresolved disagreement between the Member-State where the foreign direct investment is planned or has been completed and the Commission, a binding final decision is taken by the Coordination Group of Article 12a by 2/3 majority.
Amendment 317 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) The funding of the investment and the guarantee of the lawfulness of its source, on the basis of information available to the Member State.
Amendment 325 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12a Investment Screening Coordination Group 1. An Investment Screening Coordination Group chaired by a representative of the Commission shall be set up. Every Member-State shall be represented. 2. The group may exchange views and information on any foreign direct investment that is undergoing screening within the framework of Member States’ screening mechanisms and for which a cooperation mechanism has been activated under Article 8 or 9. 3. The Commission shall submit an annual report in writing to the European Parliament on the activities, examinations and exchange of views of the Investment Screening Coordination Group.
Amendment 333 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – indent 6 a (new)
Annex I – indent 6 a (new)
– Research Fund for Coal and Steel COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2017/955of 29 May 2017 amending Decision 2008/376/EC on the adoption of the Research Programme of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel and on the multiannual technical guidelines for this programme.
Amendment 50 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) In the European Defence Action Plan, adopted on 30 November 2016, the Commission committed to complement, leverage and consolidate collaborative efforts by Member States in developing defence capabilities to respond to security challenges, as well as to foster a competitive and innovative European defence industry. It proposed in particular to launch a European Defence Fund to support investment in joint research and the joint development of defence equipment and technologies, thus fostering synergies and cost-effectiveness. The Fund would support cooperation during the whole cycle of defence product and technology development.
Amendment 64 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Undertakings should be understood as referring to entities engaged in an economic activity regardless of their legal status and the way in which they are financed.
Amendment 67 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) To better exploit economies of scale in the defence industry, the Programme should support the cooperation between undertakings in the development of defence products and technologies. In order to foster open and fair cooperation in the internal market, the Programme shall actively support the cross-border participation of SMEs.
Amendment 73 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Programme should cover a two year period from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2020 whereas the amount for the implementation of the Programme should be determined for this period. In order to finance the Programme from the general budget of the Union, an amount of EUR 500 million in current prices should be earmarked for that purpose. Considering that the Programme is a new initiative that was not foreseen when the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 was established, and to avoid any negative impact on the financing of existing multiannual programmes, that amount should be drawn primarily from unallocated margins under the multiannual financial framework ceilings. The final amount should be authorised by the European Parliament and the Council through the annual budgetary procedure.
Amendment 80 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The Programme should be implemented in full compliance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council6. Funding may take in particular the form of grants. Financial instruments or public procurement may be used where appropriatPublic procurement should be used where appropriate. Financial instruments could also be used in the future, reflecting the experiences from the Programme. __________________ 6 Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1).
Amendment 87 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In view of the specificities of the sector, in practice no collaborative project between undertakings will be launched if the Member States have not first agreed to support such projects. After having defined common defence capability priorities at Union-level and also taking into account where appropriate collaborative initiatives on a regional basis, Member States identify and consolidate militarydefence-related requirements and define the technical specifications of the project. They may also appoint a project manager in charge of leading the work related to the development of a collaborative project.
Amendment 93 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The Union financial support should not affect the export of products, equipment or technologies, and it should not affect the discretion of Member States regarding policy on the export of defence related products. The Union financial support should not affect Member States' export policies on defence related products, except products listed in the Annex 1.
Amendment 114 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Cross-border collaboration in the development of defence products and technologies has often been hampered by the difficulty to agree on common technical specifications. The absence or limited level of common technical specifications have led to increased complexity, duplications, delays and inflated costs in the development phase. The agreement on common technical specifications should be a condition in order to benefit from the Union's support under this Programme. Actions aiming at supporting the creation of a common definition of technical specifications should also be eligible for support under the Programme.
Amendment 126 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) As the Programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry, only entities established in the Union and effectively controlled by Member States or their nationals should be eligible for support. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the Union and its Member States, the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the Programme, shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States and shall not be subject to control or restriction by third-countries which are not respecting the security and defence interests of the Member States and of the Union.
Amendment 142 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Eligible actions developed in the context of Permanent Structured Cooperation in the institutional framework of the Union would ensure enhanced cooperation between undertakings in the different Member States on a continuous basis and thus directly contribute to the aims of the Programme. Such projects, and especially projects with considerable participation of SMEs and Mid-caps, and in particular cross-border SMEs, should thus be eligible for an increased funding rate.
Amendment 156 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The promotion of innovation and technological development in the Union defence industry should take place in a manner coherent with the security interests of the Union. Accordingly, the action's contribution to those interests and to the defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States should serve as an award criterion. Within the Union, common defence capability priorities are identified notably through the Capability Development Plan. Other Union processes such as the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) and the Permanent Structured Cooperation will support the implementation of relevant priorities through enhanced cooperation. Where appropriate regional or international cooperative initiatives, such as in the NATO context, and serving the Union security and defence interest, mayshould also be taken into account.
Amendment 185 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The Commission should establish a multiannual work programme in line with the objectives of the Programme. The Commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of Member States (hereinafter referred to as Programme Committee). In light of the Union policy on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as key to ensuring economic growth, innovation, job creation, and social integration in the Union and the fact that the supported actions will typically require trans-national collaboration, it is of importance that the work programme will reflect and enable such cross-border participation of SMEs and that therefore a proportiont least 15 % of the overall budget will benefit such action.
Amendment 195 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) For the selection of actions to be funded by the Programme, the Commission or the entities referred to in Article 58(1)(c) of Regulation N°966/2012 should organise competitive calls as provided for by Regulation No 966/2012. After evaluation of the received proposals with the help of transparently selected independent experts, the Commission will select the actions to be funded under the Programme. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission as regards the adoption and the implementation of the work programme, as well as for awarding the funding to selected actions. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council7. __________________ 7 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers
Amendment 200 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The Commission should draw up an implementation report at the end of the Programme, and an interim report after one year of implementation of the Programme, examining the financial activities in terms of financial implementation results and where possible, impact. Thise reports should also analyse the cross border participation of SMEs in projects under the Programme as well as the participation of SMEs to the global value chain. The interim report should be presented to the European Parliament and should be part of the text of the new programme for the period after 2020. The implementation report shall be presented to the European Parliament.
Amendment 211 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to foster the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union defence industry and to strengthen the Union´s strategic autonomy by supporting actions in their development phase;
Amendment 228 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to support and leverage the cross- border cooperation between undertakings, including small and medium-sized enterprises, in the development of technologies or products in line with defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the Unionas well as intermediate manufacturing enterprises (SMIEs), in the value chains of defence technologies or products;
Amendment 259 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. The Union's financial assistance shall be implemented by the Commission as provided for by Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 directly or indirectly by entrusting budget implementation tasks to the European Defence Agency or the entities listed in Article 58(1) (c) of that Regulation.
Amendment 261 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. In case a project manager is appointed by Member States, tMember States shall appoint a project manager. The Commission shall execute the payment to the eligible beneficiaries after informconsulting the project manager.
Amendment 281 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least three undertakings which are established in at least two different Member States. ThAt least three undertakings which are beneficiaries and their subcontractors shall not effectively be controlled, directly or indirectly, by the same entity or shall not control each other.
Amendment 300 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. When it relates to actions defined under point (b) to (f) of the first paragraph, the action must be based on common technical specifications. Consortia shall demonstrate that at least two Member States intend to jointly procure the final product or use the technology in a coordinated way, including joint procurement where applicable.
Amendment 327 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Beneficiaries and their subcontractors shall be undertakings fully established in the Union, in which Member States and/or nationals of Member States own more than 50% of the undertaking and effectively control itand effectively controlled by Member States within the meaning of Article 6(3), whether directly or indirectly through one or more intermediate undertakings. In addition, all infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the participants, including subcontractors and other third parties, in actions funded under the Programme shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States during the entire duration of the action.
Amendment 329 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, an undertaking controlled by non-EU States or by non-EU entities shall be eligible if the Member State it is located in provides sufficient assurances, in accordance with national procedures, that this would not contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States as established in the framework of Common Foreign and Security Policy in accordance with Title V of the TEU.
Amendment 359 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) excellence, industrial performance and ability to show significant advantages over existing products or technologies
Amendment 366 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) contribution to the innovation and technological development of defence industries and thus to fostering the industrial and strategic autonomy of the Union in the field of defence technologies; and,
Amendment 380 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) the proportion of the overall budget of the action to be allocated to the participation of SMEs established in the European Union, either as members of consortium, subcontractors or as other undertakings in the supply chain; and
Amendment 382 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) for actions described in points (b) to (e) of Article 6(1), the contribution to the competitiveness of the European defence industry through the demonstration by the beneficiaries that Member States have committed to jointly produce and procure the final product or technology in a coordinated way, including joint procurement where applicable.
Amendment 387 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) for actions described in points (b) to (e) of Article 6(1), the contribution to the competitiveness of the European defence industry through the demonstration by the beneficiaries that Member States intend to jointly produce the final product or technology in a coordinated way.
Amendment 399 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The financial assistance of the Union provided under the Programme may not exceed 20% of the totaleligible cost of the action where it relates to prototypingactions as defined in Article 6(1)(b). In all the other cases, the assistance may cover up to the total cost of the action.
Amendment 404 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. An action developed by a beneficiaryconsortium referred to in Article 7 paragraph 2 may benefit from a funding rate increased by an additional 10 percentage points.
Amendment 407 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. An action developed by a consortium as defined in Article 6(1) in which at least 5% of the eligible cost of the action is committed to SMEs, which are established in the EU, it may benefit from an increased funding rate up to 10%.
Amendment 410 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. An action developed by a consortium as defined in Article 6(1) in which at least 5% of the eligible cost of the action is committed to SMEs, which are established in the EU other than those where the undertakings in the consortium which are not SMEs are established may benefit from an increased funding rate up to 20%.
Amendment 412 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 c (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. An action developed by a consortium as defined in Article 6(1) in which at least 5% of the eligible cost of the action is committed to Mid-caps which are established in the EU may benefit from an increased funding rate up to 10%.
Amendment 414 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
The CommissUnion shall not own the products or technologies resulting from the action nor shall it have any IPR claim , including licence rights, pertaining to the action.
Amendment 418 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The results of actions which receive funding under the Programme shall not be subject to any control or restriction by a third country or a non-EU entity.
Amendment 436 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. The work programme shall ensure that a credible proportionleast 15 % of the overall budget will benefit actions enabling the cross-border participation of SMEs and Mid-Caps.
Amendment 445 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The proposals submitted following the call for proposals shall be evaluated by the Commission assisted by independent experts on the basis of the award criteria of Article 10. The experts should be members of a committee set up in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011.
Amendment 450 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. The European Defence Agency shall be invited to contribute as observer.
Amendment 465 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In due time before the end of this Programme, the Commission shall, as appropriate, put forward a legislative proposal for a continuation of the industrial development programme in the field of defence, together with appropriate financing under the new multiannual financial framework.
Amendment 471 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I (new)
Annex I (new)
ANNEX I Non eligible products: - Weapons of mass destruction and related warhead technologies - Banned weapons and munitions and weapons not compliant with international humanitarian law - Fully autonomous weapons that enable strikes to be carried out without human intervention Non eligible products, when they are mainly developed for export purposes: - Small arms and light weapons
Amendment 30 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) There is a need to provide business statistics structured by sector of activity, in order to measure the productivity of businesses in the Union. In particular, there is an increasing demand of statistics on the services sector, which is the most dynamic sector of modern economies, especially in terms of that sector's potential for growth and employment creation and taking into account the relations with the manufacturing sector. New digital services further enhance this trend. Statistics on trade in services are essential for monitoring the functioning of the internal market for services and the digital single market and assessing the impact of barriers on trade in services.
Amendment 34 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The coordination of economic policies within the Union and the euro area and the provision of information to economic agents within the single market requires comparable data on labour market developments including statistics on labour costs, earnings and on the number of occupied and vacant posts. Together with the integrated framework for European statistics relating to persons and households, this data will also contribute to achieving the targets of the European Pillar of Social Rights. In addition, lifelong learning is a key element in developing and promoting a skilled, trained and adapted workforce, and particular attention should be given to vocational training in enterprises as a crucial contributor to lifelong learning. Such data are mainly collected from businesses and should in the future be legislated and better integrated with other business statistics. Data on the level and composition of labour costs and on the structure and distribution of earnings are needed to assess medium-term developments of Union economies. Data on labour cost developments and job vacancies are needed for the short–term monitoring of Union economies, including for monetary policy purposes. Data on enterprises' investment in continuing vocational training, the characteristics and volume of such training as well as information on enterprises' strategies for vocational training are needed to monitor the implementation of the Union's strategy for enhanced cooperation in vocational education and training.
Amendment 36 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Statistics on innovation, research and development activities are needed for the development and monitoring of policies that aim to strengthen the competitiveness of Member States and increase their medium and long term potential for smart growth and employment. An expanding digital economy and the increased use of information and communication technologies are also among the important drivers of competitiveness and growth in the Union, and statistical data are needed to support the related strategies and policies, including the completion of the digital single market.
Amendment 41 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) Where appropriate the Commission should conduct cost-benefit analysis and ensure any action it puts forward does not impose a significant additional burden on Member States or respondents, in particular for SMEs, taking into account the expected user benefits and increase in statistical quality.
Amendment 52 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. When the required statistics cannot be produced by means of the data sources referred to in paragraph 1 which comply with the quality criteria referred to in Article 16, Member States may use scientifically based and well documented methods, such as statistical estimation and, imputation methodsand modelling, to produce those statistics.
Amendment 76 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1 shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 22(2). While preparing such implementing acts the Commission shall asses any increase or reduction of costs or administrative burden on Member States or the respondents together with the projected increase of statistical quality and any other direct or indirect benefit resulting from the additional proposed action.
Amendment 86 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Access to the exchanged confidential data mayshall be granted to researchers carrying out statistical analyses for scientific purposes, in accordance with Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 223/2009. The approval of the national statistical authority of the Member State of export which provided the data is required.
Amendment 88 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 6
Article 16 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt implementing acts specifying the modalities, content and deadlines for the transmission of the metadata and quality reports. These implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 22(2). While preparing such implementing acts the Commission shall asses any increase or reduction of costs or administrative burden on Member States or the respondents together with the projected increase of statistical quality and any other direct or indirect benefit resulting from the additional proposed action.
Amendment 92 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
The national statistical authorities shall, upon the request of the importer or the exporter, shall decide whether to disseminate the statistical results which may make it possible to identify the saidat importer or exporter, or whether theto amend such statistical results are to be amended in order not to prejudice statistical confidentiality, in accordance with Article 20(3)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 223/2009.
Amendment 93 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Before the national statistical authorities disseminate any statistical results in accordance with the first subparagraph, they shall inform the importer or exporter of the risk of identification and provide reasonable time to these operators to react.
Amendment 95 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) development or enhancement of processes, IT-systems and similar support functions with the aim of producing higher quality statistics or to lower the administrative burden and costs.
Amendment 97 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 5, 6, 9 and 12 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time period of five years, to be extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 128 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Subject area 2. Country level business statistic – line 3
Annex II – Subject area 2. Country level business statistic – line 3
Topics Periodicity R&D inputs biennially; annually for sector of performance breakdown of intramural R&D expenditure, R&D personnel and number of researchers as well as for government budget appropriations or outlays on research and development (GBAORD) and national public funding to transnationally coordinated R&DAnnually
Amendment 129 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Subject area 2. Country level business statistic – line 7
Annex II – Subject area 2. Country level business statistic – line 7
Topics Periodicity Innovation Bieanniually
Amendment 28 #
2017/0035(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
Amendment 32 #
2017/0035(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) In order to establish a right to opt out of the implementing act, where Member states have a serious concern and where the Appeal Committee does not deliver an opinion due to the Member States failing to reach the required majority, the Commission should be free to adopt the implementing act. However, that implementing act should not have a binding effect on the Member States that voted against it, and in cases in which it concerns the protection of the health or safety of humans, animals or plants.
Amendment 36 #
2017/0035(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
Amendment 37 #
2017/0035(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
Amendment 44 #
2017/0035(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Transparency on the votes of Member State representatives at the appeal committee level should be increased and the individual Member State representatives' votes should be made publicshould be increased throughout the entire advisory, examination and appeal committee procedure. The discussions throughout all the committee procedures should be web streamed live.
Amendment 51 #
2017/0035(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) No 182/2011
Article 3 – paragraph 7
Article 3 – paragraph 7
Amendment 56 #
2017/0035(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Amendment 59 #
2017/0035(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 182/2011
Article 6 – paragraph 3a
Article 6 – paragraph 3a
Amendment 65 #
2017/0035(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 182/2011
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(ba) 4a. By way of derogation from paragraph 3, when the Appeal Committee does not deliver an opinion voted by the majority provided for in Article 5(1), the Commission shall adopt that draft implementing act. This act has no binding effect on a Member State that has voted against the draft implementing act, which concerns the protection of the health or safety of humans, animals or plants.
Amendment 67 #
2017/0035(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) No 182/2011
Article 10
Article 10
Amendment 68 #
2017/0035(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point -a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point -a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 182/2011
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
-a Article 1 - paragraph 1 - point 2 - point a a (new) "Article 10 Information on committee proceedings 1. The Commission shall keep a public register of committee proceedings which shall contain: (a) a list of committees; (b) the agendas of committee meetings; (c) the summary records, together with the lists of the authorities and organisations to which the persons designated by the Member States to represent them belong; (d) the draft implementing acts on which the committees are asked to deliver an opinion; (e) the voting results; (f) the final draft implementing acts following delivery of the opinion of the committees; (g) information concerning the adoption of the final draft implementing acts by the Commission; and (h) statistical data on the work of the committees. " Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=celex%3A32011R0182)
Amendment 72 #
2017/0035(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 182/2011
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Amendment 75 #
2017/0035(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 182/2011
Article 10 – paragraph 3 and 4
Article 10 – paragraph 3 and 4
(ba) In Article 10, paragraphs 3 and 4 are deleted.
Amendment 18 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Rnotes that standards recognized at international level play a crucial role in enhancing the competitiveness of European companies internationally; recognises the strategic importance of ICT standardisation and calls on the Commission to support an EU presence in international ICT fora;
Amendment 27 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that standardisation helps to strengthen the single market, making in turn for job creation, overall EU economic growth, enhanced competitiveness, and leadership in innovation and industry;
Amendment 42 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that standardisation in the fields of goods, services, and ICT improves market access, especially for SMEs;
Amendment 43 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. notes remaining bottlenecks in early identification of standardization needs and early start of the standardization activities
Amendment 44 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. underlines that standardization is increasingly recognized as an important contributor to the research and development and plays an important role in bridging the gap between research and the market , fosters the dissemination and exploitation of research results , and creates basis for further innovation
Amendment 58 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. notes the remaining barriers for SMEs to take part in standardization and uptake standards; calls on the Commission and standardization organizations to ensure greater inclusiveness and to ensure greater SMEs participation in the development and use of standards
Amendment 60 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission, given that this is provided for in the single market strategy, to start implementing the Joint Initiative on Standardisation as quickly as possible;
Amendment 69 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Points to the importance of interinstitutional dialogue in the standardisation process and urges the Commission to enter into dialogue as soon as possible with Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of the Regions on the implementation of EU standardisation policy;
Amendment 97 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. underlines the importance of raising awareness on the benefits that can be generated by standards , improving the knowledge of SMEs about the European standardization system , and assisting SMEs in finding the relevant information and instruments
Amendment 33 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas culture and the protection of culture are inseparably linked to the honouring of human rights and fundamental freedoms;
Amendment 45 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas cultural relations are fundamental drivers of social cohesion and sustainable economic and human development, while playing a crucial role in strengthening civil society capacities with a view to protecting cultural heritage, reinforcing democratisation processes and in conflict prevention and resilience;
Amendment 87 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Acknowledges that the joint communication aims at fostering cultural cooperation between the EU and its partner countries and at promoting a global order based on peacekeeping, intercultural and interreligious dialogue, conflict prevention with respect for democracy, the rule of law, freedom of expression, mutual understanding, human rights, cultural diversity and fundamental values;
Amendment 157 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses that an active civil society in partner countries may help considerably when it comes to spreading the values promoted by the EU, therefore, it is essential that the EU, when cultivating its bilateral relations, bolsters support for the civil society organisations of the cultural sector in partner countries
Amendment 163 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Stresses the importance of youth mobility and university cooperation schemes as highly valuable measures for establishing long-term academic and cultural relations
Amendment 212 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls for the setting-up of an emergency response mechanism to the destruction of cultural heritage, building on the experience of the UN’s Blue Helmets for Culture task force initiative, in close and structured cooperation with UNESCO and with the technological support of Copernicus – the European Earth Observation Programme; stresses that the mechanism should be developed as soon as possible, particularly in view of the unjustifiable destruction of cultural heritage in the conflict zones in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan
Amendment 72 #
2016/2208(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 309
Paragraph 309
309. Reiterates that the data submitted by the Member States are often not comparable, because of varying definitions, basically making it impossible to ascertain the real situation; invites the Commission to harmonise the definition of waste substances not previously included in the RED list used for the production of advanced biofuels in installations existing before the adoption of Directive (EU) 2015/1513 amending the RED;
Amendment 82 #
2016/2208(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 338
Paragraph 338
338. SPartly supports the recommendations of the Court, of which the Commission fully accepted the majority;
Amendment 85 #
2016/2208(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 344
Paragraph 344
Amendment 92 #
2016/2208(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 348 a (new)
Paragraph 348 a (new)
348a. Points out that EU financing for the decommissioning of the Ignalina nuclear power plant is provided for under Protocol No 4 to the EU Accession Treaty, whereby the Union undertook to continue the decommissioning assistance beyond the Community Financial Perspectives in force at that time;
Amendment 93 #
2016/2208(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 349
Paragraph 349
Amendment 98 #
2016/2208(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 349
Paragraph 349
349. Insists that dedicated funding programmescalls upon the Commission to evaluate the need for Union funding for nuclear decommissioning programmes in Lithuania, Bulgaria and Slovakia should be discontinued afterbeyond 2020;
Amendment 103 #
2016/2208(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 354
Paragraph 354
354. Is shocked by the Court’s findingsnotes that thate Commission’'s assessment of the respective financing plans and detailed decommissioning plans for the 2014-2020 financing period, i.e. of the second and third ex-ante conditionalities respectively14 , was inadequate; asks who shoulders the financial responsibility for this failure in the Commission; in this context, wants to be informed about the completed action plan which remedied the discovered weaknesses. _________________ 14See COM(2011) 783 final, Council Regulations (Euratom), No 1368/2013 and No 1369/2013 and Commission Implementing Decision C(2014) 5449 was completed in October 2016; underlines that the assessment concluded that the overall cost estimations of the three programmes are appropriate, and further Union financing is needed.
Amendment 108 #
2016/2208(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 357
Paragraph 357
357. Underlines that Member States’ ports’ investment policy is established in accordance with political decisions taken at national level which can diverge from the Union strategy, also defined by those same Member States; is of the opinion that it is the Commission’s primary role to ensure the coherence of those decisions and align them with EU-level strategies;
Amendment 110 #
2016/2208(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 361
Paragraph 361
361. Regrets that Member States do not provide data on the capacity of core ports, which hinders the Commission’s capacity monitoring; stresses the importance of an improvement of the situation so that the Commission can put forward a Union-wide port development plan; calls on the Commission to lay down a clear reporting system for data from Member States;
Amendment 117 #
2016/2208(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 383
Paragraph 383
383. Notes that the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has no formal process to respond effectively to requests for assistance; believes such a situation to be intolerable;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2201(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that ex-ante control procedures based on financial and operational desk reviews were set up by the Joint Undertaking and that it; notes that these checks are key tools for assessing the legality and regularity of operations and that the Joint Undertaking was developing ex-post audits of beneficiaries of Horizon 2020 grants;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2201(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Notes that in 2016 the Joint Undertaking pledged to continue pursuing actions to improve the internal control environment, as laid down in the internal fraud prevention strategy;.
Amendment 11 #
2016/2201(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Notes that the Joint Undertaking has not yet thoroughly analysed the new measures introduced by the updated Research Anti-Fraud Strategy;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2199(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that the Joint Undertaking has set up ex-ante procedures based on financial and operational data reviews, and performs ex post audits of grant beneficiaries; these checks are key tools for assessing the legality and regularity of operations;
Amendment 8 #
2016/2199(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Notes that internal control procedures have been established within the Joint Undertaking in order to provide a reasonable assurance that fraud and irregularities will be detected and prevented;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2199(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Calls on the Commission to issue explanatory guidelines on what should be presented in implementation reports;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2199(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17c. Notes that general rules for employees, drawn up on the basis of a Commission template, should have been submitted to the Board for approval by the end of 2016;
Amendment 3 #
2016/2198(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Points out that the final annual accounts issued by the Joint Undertaking do not include the Budget Out-turn Account or the reconciliation table accompanying the Economic Out- turn Account;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2198(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Considers it unfortunate that the level of information provided by the Joint Undertaking is different from that of other joint undertakings, and calls for that situation to be remedied;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2198(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Notes that internal control procedures have been established within the Joint Undertaking in order to provide a reasonable assurance that fraud and irregularities will be detected and prevented;
Amendment 8 #
2016/2198(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. AIn the light of the information obtained from the Joint Undertaking, acknowledges fromthat the Joint Undertaking has made progress in implementing the actions agreed with the IAS and that two recommendations from the audit conducted in the previous years concerning key performance indicators and reviews of interim project reports were implemented by the management in 2015 and closed by the IAS; notes furthermore that regarding the only outstanding recommendation concerning strengthening the project monitoring process and improving IT systems, the Joint Undertaking completed the agreed actions and the IAS closed the issue in April 2016;
Amendment 6 #
2016/2197(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Notes that internal control procedures have been established within the Joint Undertaking in order to provide a reasonable assurance that fraud and irregularities will be detected and prevented;
Amendment 3 #
2016/2196(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Notes that internal control procedures have been established within the Joint Undertaking in order to provide a reasonable assurance that fraud and irregularities will be detected and prevented;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2196(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes from the Court’s report that an audit on the dissemination of the results of Union-funded research was carried out by the Internal Audit Service (IAS); notes furthermore that as a result the IAS recommended improvements including planning and reporting on the use and dissemination of members’ research results under the grant agreements with members, assessment of the core partners’ reporting on the dissemination and exploitation of research results, performance monitoring and reporting, and the Joint Undertaking’s central dissemination of research results and quality control of beneficiaries’ publications; notes furthermore that the IAS has issued two very important recommendations and that the Joint Undertaking made a dedicated action plan for their implementation;
Amendment 6 #
2016/2196(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Notes that the representation of women is very low especially in technical reviews (3,2 %), in the scientific committees and in the program coordination committees (14,3 % and 16,7 %, respectively); encourages the Joint Undertaking to take steps to improve gender representation in its various bodes and to put forward a plan for realising that goal;
Amendment 6 #
2016/2194(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the Court’s report once again emphasises that the complexity of ITER activities puts the amount of the Joint Undertaking’s contribution to the construction phase of the project at significant risk of increasing, given the changes to the scope of project deliverables and the unrealistic current schedule, but also recognises that significant progress across a range of areas impacting the whole management structure of the project has been achieved;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2194(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Points out that in 2015, taking into account the challenges faced by the ITER project, the new ITER IO Director- General submitted an action plan to the ITER Council, with specific measures to eliminate the main constraints affecting the development of the project;
Amendment 14 #
2016/2194(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Notes that the F4E Governing Board has adopted an anti-fraud strategy and the corresponding action plan;
Amendment 15 #
2016/2194(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Points out that in 2015 the Joint Undertaking also adopted a decision on whistleblowing rules;
Amendment 23 #
2016/2194(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Points out that F4E has set up a portal on which to exchange documents with suppliers, so as to enable project teams to oversee and monitor contract execution;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2191(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes from the Court’s report that one KIC legal entity paid performance- based additional remuneration of EUR 646 000 to 55 of its staff, based on the decision of the KIC supervisory board and which the Institute reimbursed at 100 %; notes the Court’s opinion that paying such performance-based remuneration using public funds is an unusual practice; acceptsnotes that paying such bonuses using only public funds is an unusual practice and it should be taken into account when setting the ceiling for the Institute’s funding of individual salaries which will be applied with effect from the 2016 grant agreement; accepts in part, however, that the KICs are business- driven organisations which aim for financial sustainability, and where the use of variable elements as part of the basic remuneration can provide a strong incentive for good performance and ensure that value for money is achieved; notes, furthermore, that Horizon 2020 expressly provides for variable components of basic remuneration to be eligible costs; highlights the fact that the Institute’s contribution to salaries paid to KIC management staff, including performance- based remuneration, is to be kept below the ceiling established by the Institute in its 2016 grant agreements and onwards;
Amendment 16 #
2016/2191(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Notes that the principle of sound financial management was also breached when a KIC partner procured public relations services with daily rates ranging from 800 euro to 3 250 euro per person, which were also fully reimbursed by the Institute;
Amendment 25 #
2016/2189(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that the Act on Implementation of International Education Programmes was adopted in the host Member State on 16 June 2016 and entered into force on 15 July 2016; notes that the host Member State initiated a feasibility study following adoption of the Act; recalls that the Agency has repeatedly signalled to the host Member State the urgency of the establishment of an European School in Ljubljana; deplores the fact that more than four years after the entry into force of the agreement between the Agency and the Slovenian Government, a European School has still not been set up;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2187(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 15 #
2016/2187(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes with concern that, with the exception of the CVs of the Senior Management Board, the CVs and the declarations of interest of the Authority’s Management Board members and of the Senior Management Board are not published on the Authority’s website; calls on the Authority to publish such information;
Amendment 6 #
2016/2183(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that budget monitoring efforts during the financial year 2015 resulted in a commitment appropriations execution rate of 98,92 %, representing an increase of 7,84 % compared to 2014; notes that the payment appropriation execution rate was 62,86 %, representing a decrease of 18,27 % compared to 2014; urges the Agency to respect the principle of annuality to the maximum extent possible in the future;
Amendment 8 #
2016/2182(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that carry-overs of committed appropriations were high for Title IV (Biocides operating expenditure), amounting to EUR 1.5 million, i.e. 74%, and that they related mainly to a large- scale IT project (EUR 1,4 million); points out that that project could not be started until the second half of 2015, after sufficient fee income had been collected to fund it;
Amendment 19 #
2016/2180(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes with concern a significant gender imbalance in the Agency’s senior management board members and urges the Agency to ensure gender balance when recruiting staff;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2176(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes with concern that the CVs and declarations of interest of the Agency’s management board members and of its executive board are not published on its website, except for the CV of the management board chair; notes with concern that the Agency has not provided for any arrangements for checking or updating of the declarations of interest; considers this situation to be unsatisfactory and urges the Agency to publish such data;
Amendment 16 #
2016/2176(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes with concern that the Agency has not provided for any specific initiative for improving transparency in its contacts with lobbyists and stakeholders; calls on the Agency to submit such an initiative as soon as possible;
Amendment 17 #
2016/2176(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Acknowledges the fact that the Agency, in its communication with the local authorities and the Commission, has continued to emphasise the advantages of relocating the Agency to the single office in Athens; notes, furthermore, that the estimated cost regarding the relocation of the remaining 14 staff members in Heraklion as well as of all the furniture is approximately EUR 360 000; encourages the Greek authorities, the Commission and the Agency to find a solution for the issue of the Agency’s two locations as soon as possible, as this would ensure the much more efficient use of EU funds;
Amendment 8 #
2016/2173(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Points out that there is room for improvement in the Agency’s procurement planning, particularly as regards framework contracts;
Amendment 18 #
2016/2169(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Notes that in 2014, the Agency concluded a EUR 15 million framework contract for high-level consultancy services (covering the 2014-2017 period); The objectives and activities to be carried out were not sufficiently specific to justify the procurement decision or the volume of the contract; points out that there is no evidence that the Management Board had been consulted on the procurement decision, which would have been more appropriate given the nature and value of the contract, even though the Financial Regulation does not require it;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2168(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Acknowledges that the Centre’s anti-fraud strategy was adopted by its management board in October 2016; notes that the Centre will include a standard chapter regarding transparency, accountability and integrity in its 2017 annual report; notes with concern the absence on the Centre’s website of the curriculum vitae of the Director, the members of the management board and their alternates; calls on the Centre to publish that information as soon as possible;
Amendment 14 #
2016/2166(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that the audited procurement procedures demonstrate that the Agency had signed framework contracts with a single contractor under fixed-price specific contracts; points out that this type of contract neutralises price competition and increases dependence on the contractor;
Amendment 15 #
2016/2166(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Considers that the Agency should conclude agreements with multiple suppliers with the reopening of a competition or direct service contracts, whenever possible;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2162(DEC)
5a. Notes that the level of committed appropriations carried forward under Title III (operational expenditure) was high, amounting to EUR 3 814 156, or 53.7% (for 2013 it was EUR 3 375 781, or 48.6%); notes that those appropriations relate primarily to multiannual projects in respect of which operations have been implemented and payments made according to plan, and to a single multiannual project whose implementation was carried forward to 2014, but for which payment fell due only in 2015;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Welcomes the establishment of the Mission Support Platform aimed at reducing the administrative burden and increasing the efficiency of civilian CSDP missions; regrets its limited size and scope and reiterates its call for further progress towards a Shared Services Centre, which would lead to further budgetary and efficiency gains through centralising all mission support services that do not need to be ensured locally;
Amendment 15 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Encourages further progress on upgrading the CSDP warehouse in order to allow for the reuse of equipment that is no longer needed and its reallocation between missions based on actual needs, thus achieving savings as well as making necessary equipment more readily available;
Amendment 23 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the EIB’s financing of operations outside the EU primarily supports the EU’s external policy objectives, while expanding the Union’s visibility and values and contributing to maintaining the stability of third countries;
Amendment 32 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls Parliament’s request to present a more comprehensive and harmonised annual report for a better overview and evaluation of the EIB’s overall activities and lending priorities; invites the EIB to further refine and provide information on anticipated economic, social and environmental impacts, and added value;
Amendment 35 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that all EIB-financed activities must be part of and steadily consistent with the EU’s general strategy and political priority areas as defined in the Europe 2020 strategy, the Growth and Employment Facility and the Compact for Growth and Jobs, while integrating the economic and financial efficiency criteria, in order to ensure the consistent implementation of EU policy;
Amendment 49 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is of the opinion that the EIB should systematically pay attention to mid- and long-term effects when defining investment actions and its funding decisions, particularly with regard to cross-border aspects; considers it necessary for the EIB to invest in projects of systemic importance in the long term that create added value at regional and EU level;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes also that the soundness of funded projects should not be assessed only in terms of economic relevance but also with a focus on environmental and social sustainability, as well as on the political, cross-border and regional importance of such projects; recalls that prioritisation within the EIB’s lending activities on projects with clear deliverables and impact on growth and employment must remain the core guiding principle;
Amendment 60 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes there is a need to secure a resilient and, sustainable and stable EU funding strategy to speed up economic recovery and help certain economic sectors and geographical areas catch up; recalls the need to focus on investment making a difference, especially in the long term; believes that projects should be chosen on the basis of their own merits, their creation of added value for the EU as a whole, and effective additionality, possibly with a higher risk profile;
Amendment 71 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Reiterates Parliament’s concern about defining a balanced strategy with a dynamic and transparent geographical distribution of projects and investments among EU Member States; observes that 73 % of the EIB’s total lending for 2015 (EUR 51 billion) is concentrated in six Member States, which shows that not all Member States or regions are able to benefit equally from investment opportunities;
Amendment 81 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Highlights that an ambitious investment strategy must be coupled with clear monitoring and reporting instruments that servguarantee performance management;
Amendment 102 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Supports all the incentives for market-driven innovation and those helping the EU’s ambition to become a knowledge-based and digital economy and maintain the EU’s competitiveness;
Amendment 111 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Invites the EIB to define a new global infrastructure agenda based on efficient projects of common interest such as transport (Connected Europe), while considering their compatibility with climate policy objectives and regional development; and ensuring funding for projects which are not profitable, but which are strategically important for a specific EU region or for the EU as a whole;
Amendment 37 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Takes the view that the cooperation between the Commission and the Member States in the area of fraud detection is not effective enough;
Amendment 44 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recalls that the Member States manage around 80% of the EU budget; feels, therefore, that the Commission must help them to create national anti-fraud strategies;
Amendment 45 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Amendment 46 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Calls again on the Commission to establish a uniform system for the collection of comparable data on irregularities and cases of fraud from the Member States in order to standardise the reporting process and ensure the quality and comparability of the data provided;
Amendment 103 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Notes with concern that, despite the numerous calls from Parliament for the establishment of uniform reporting principles in all Member States, the situation remains highly unsatisfactory and there are still significant differences in the number of fraudulent and non-fraudulent irregularities reported by each Member State; reiterates its call to the Commission to make serious efforts to resolve the problem of differing approaches by Member States to detecting irregularities, and non-homogeneous interpretations when applying the EU legal framework; calls for the creation of a uniform reporting system;
Amendment 110 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Urges the Commission to maintain its strict policy on interruption and suspension of payments in accordance with the relevant legal basis in the event that Member States do not respond to the identification of irregularities by the Commission and do not take steps to rectify them;
Amendment 124 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Supports the Hercule III programme, which is a good example of “best use of every euro” approach; stresses the importance of this programme and its contribution to strengthening the capacities of customs authorities to monitor cross-border crime and to prevent counterfeit and smuggled goods from reaching the EU Member States;
Amendment 135 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Emphasizes the role of whistle- blowers in fraud detection and prevention; welcomes the fact that in 2015 the European Commission has launched the "‘Experience Sharing Programme"’ to coordinate and exchange best practices to prevent corruption in cooperation with the Member States;
Amendment 182 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Calls for the Commission to clarify the main reasons that Member States are not following up alleged cases of fraud affecting the EU’s financial interests, as submitted to them by OLAF, and to provide specific information regarding the information supplied by the Member States on cases of fraud and on the Member States’ follow-up actions;
Amendment 190 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 a (new)
Paragraph 42 a (new)
42a. Notes that thus far, OLAF’s judicial recommendations have had only limited implementation in the Member States; takes the view that such a situation is intolerable and calls on the Commission to ensure the full implementation of OLAF’s recommendations in the Member States;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas networks of illicit activities have a detrimental impact on economies in terms of growth, jobs, foreign investment, integrity of markets, competition, trade and loss of customs income, the latter loss being borne in the end by the European taxpayer;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the illicit trade in tobacco products, and in particular the transport of contraband and counterfeit cigarettes, results each year in the Member States incurring losses of more than EUR 10 billion in revenues (customs, VAT and excise duties);
Amendment 6 #
2016/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the increasing incidence of smuggling, trafficking and other forms of illegal and illicit trade not only have an impact on Member States’ collection of customs duties and on the EU budget, but are also strongly associated with organised international crime, threats to consumers and negative effects on the functioning of the single market, which undermine a level playing field for all competing companies, particularly SMEs;
Amendment 18 #
2016/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Feels that better coordination is needed between OLAF, customs authorities and market surveillance authorities in order not only to combat counterfeiting, but also to curb the trade in illegal products that infringe intellectual property laws in the EU;
Amendment 27 #
2016/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for closer customs cooperation, both within the Union and with third countries, with a view to more efficientlyfor actions to be stepped up aimed at combating illicit trade at the EU’s borders and helping policymakers in the mapping of market and international supply chain vulnerabilities, as well as the tracking of interconnections between actors involved in illicit trade activities;
Amendment 29 #
2016/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Notes that significant results have been achieved and large amounts of contraband goods seized in the course of a number of joint customs operations which were carried out thanks to cooperation between OLAF, the Member States and various third countries’ services; calls for such operations to be continued;
Amendment 256 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that creative skills need to be learnt from an early age in order to lay the foundations for the continuous renewal of creative talents; encourages the Member States to ensure that creative societies can be set up and are made accessible; encourages the Member States to improve their training, learning and qualification systems, enabling students in cultural and arts disciplines to acquire comprehensive training;
Amendment 55 #
2016/2067(INI)
3a. Notes that Europe is currently facing hybrid threats, often with a cross- border dimension, but that it lacks the resilience to effectively tackle the common threats;
Amendment 58 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Notes that it is essential to be more active in combating radicalisation and terrorist propaganda, both within the EU and in the EU’s external relations; calls on the Commission to take action to tackle the distribution of extremist content online;
Amendment 91 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to promote more active judicial cooperation between criminal justice systems, including Eurojust, in the fight against radicalisation and terrorism in all Member States, particularly as regards the treatment of foreign terrorists and people returning from combat zones;
Amendment 257 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Notes that cooperation and coordination between the EU and NATO in combating hybrid threats should be enhanced;
Amendment 291 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) increasing role in coordinating capability-driven programmes, projects and activities, indispensable to an efficient CSDP; welcomes the EDA’s Capability Development Plan and stresses the need for further commitments to ensure its full implementation; believes that EDA action should promote the development of military capabilities connected to hybrid threats;
Amendment 297 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Believes that it is urgent to establish an EU competence centre as part of the fight against hybrid threats, which should work with existing EU and NATO competence centres and strengthen the resilience to hybrid threats of the Member States and the EU as a whole;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 e (new)
Citation 4 e (new)
- having regard to the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement,
Amendment 8 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 b (new)
Citation 4 b (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 15 December 2011 entitled 'Energy Roadmap 2050' (COM(2011)0885),
Amendment 11 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 8 March 2011 entitled 'Roadmap for moving to a competitive low-carbon economy in 2050' (COM(2011)0112),
Amendment 12 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 c (new)
Citation 4 c (new)
- having regard to the Third Energy Package,
Amendment 15 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 d (new)
Citation 4 d (new)
- having regard to Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC,
Amendment 18 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 f (new)
Citation 4 f (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 15 December 2016 entitled 'Towards a European Energy Union',
Amendment 19 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas the EU has committed itself to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 80-95% below 1990 levels by 2050;
Amendment 23 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas gas is expected to continue to play an important role in the EU energy system for decades, especially in industrial production and as a source of heat in buildings, while the EU meets its ambitious targets on greenhouse gas emissions, energy efficiency and renewables and makes the transition to a low-decarbonized economy;
Amendment 34 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas Europe has already a significant LNG import infrastructure: the EU currently has 197 bcm of LNG import capacity with a further 77 bcm of LNG import capacity under development;
Amendment 43 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU, as the second largest LNG importer in the world, should exploit more opportunitiesplay a more proactive role in the international energy diplomacy arena;
Amendment 49 #
2016/2059(INI)
E. whereas the EU is still not able to fully exploit the benefits of an integrated internal energy market due to a lack of coherence and key gas infrastructure that would properly connect the markets and due to incomplete implementation of the Third Energy Package;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the framework strategy for a resilient Energy Union with a forward- looking climate change policy defines as a priority supply security, diversification, sustainability goals and promotes more competitive energy pricefive mutually-reinforcing and closely interrelated dimensions: Energy security, a fully integrated European energy market; Energy efficiency, decarbonisation of the economy, and Research, Innovation and Competitiveness;
Amendment 63 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that an EU Strategy for liquefied natural gas must be consistent with the framework strategy for a resilient Energy Union so as to contribute to increased security of energy supply, decarbonisation, the long-term sustainability of the economy and the delivery of affordable and competitive energy prices;
Amendment 64 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stress the need to make the EU gas system more diverse and flexible, thus contributing to the key Energy Union objective of a secure, resilient and competitive gas supply;
Amendment 70 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Agrees with the assessment of the Commission that Member States in the Baltic region and in central and south- eastern Europe, and Ireland – despite the huge infrastructure development efforts realised by certain Member States – are still dependeheavily reliant on a single supplier and are exposed to supply shocks and disruptions;
Amendment 82 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission to develop a strategy that aims at lessening EU gas dependency in the long-term reflecting its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emission to 80-95% below 1990 levels by 2050;
Amendment 83 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Underlines that an EU 2030 target for energy efficiency, if revised upwards, would have a significant impact on energy dependency, reducing, in particular, gas imports; highlights in this regard that, according to the European Commission’s Communication on Energy Efficiency (COM(2014)520), for every 1% improvement in energy efficiency, EU gas imports falls by 2.6%; stresses in this respect, that treating energy efficiency as a ‘first fuel’ would significantly reduce EU dependency on imported fossil fuels;
Amendment 84 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Recalls, in this respect, that the Parliament has repeatedly called for binding 2030 climate and energy targets of at least a 40% domestic reduction in GHG emissions, at least 30% for renewables and 40% for energy efficiency, to be implemented by means of individual national targets;
Amendment 85 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Stresses that care should be taken with regard to investment in LNG or gas infrastructure to avoid the risk of technology lock-in or stranded assets in fossil fuel infrastructures;
Amendment 86 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 e (new)
Paragraph 4 e (new)
4e. Stresses the need to promote the most efficient use of existing LNG terminals, with a cross-border perspective, before supporting new regasification terminals;
Amendment 91 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that even though the EU as a whole is sufficiently supplied with LNG regasification terminals and in recent years a low utilisation rate has characterised the terminals as a result of recent market trends,acknowledges that, due to the past years' weak internal gas demand and a relatively high global price on LNG, several EU LNG regasification terminals are experiencing low utilization rates; Stresses that despite a non-optimal distribution of LNG terminals presents a challenge, and, access to LNG in the most vulnerable Member States shcould be supported; through further development of internal interconnections;
Amendment 102 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines that priority should be given to market-based solutions and to the utilisation of existing LNG infrastructure on a regional level, as this would reduce the risk of stranded assets;
Amendment 109 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that in order to avoid stranded assets, a careful analysis of LNG supply alternatives and options in a regional perspectiveas well as from an environmentally sustainable perspective, taking into account the Union's climate and energy targets, should be carried out before deciding about new infrastructure in order to guarantee the most efficient use of existing infrastructure;
Amendment 114 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance of regional cooperation when building new LNG terminals and underlines that Member States with access to the sea should cooperate closely with landlocked countries; stresses that, in this regards, an optimal use of the west-east and south- north corridors with improved reverse- flow capacity, would allow the transmission of LNG in countries that don't have direct access to a regasification terminal;
Amendment 124 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Urges the Commission and the Member States to fully implement key projects of common interest (PCIs), and to assign high priority to projects identified by the three regional high-level groups; stresses that building LNG terminals which are necessary and compatible to gas demands is not sufficient – supporting pipeline infrastructure with appropriate tariffs is indispensable for the benefits to be realised outside the receiving countries;
Amendment 136 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Recalls that the development of interconnections and the removal of internal bottlenecks will promote a better use of existing storage facilities even in the Member States that do not have sufficient storage capacity available in their territory;
Amendment 155 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the importance of finding cost efficient and environmentally sustainable energy supply options to increase supply security in the Member States on the periphery of the EU, such as Cyprus, Malta and Ireland, which are not well connected to the internal energy market;
Amendment 170 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that finding cost efficient and environmentally sustainable solutions should be a key principle in reaching the EU and regional optimum and calls on the Commission, the Member States and national regulatory authorities to allocate the limited available resources to the development of critical infrastructure;
Amendment 171 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Highlights the Commission's Communication of the 2050 Energy Roadmap, which illustrates that fossil fuels such as gas will need to be phased out by 2050; considers therefore that new gas infrastructure should only be prioritised in case of necessity and should always respond to a real gas demand, in order to avoid the creation of a new carbon lock-in and of possible stranded assets;
Amendment 181 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 207 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Highlights the need to develop harmonised tariff structures across the EU and to increase transparency in tariff definition in order to reach a higher utilisation rate of existing gas storages and takes the view that the network code on rules regarding harmonised transmission tariff structures for gas should take into consideration the need for harmonisfurther approximation;
Amendment 209 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Supports the Commission’'s proposal to enable the deployment of bio- methane and other renewable gases which comply with relevant EU quality standards in gas transmission, distribution and storage; emphasises that this should not put additional burden on the industry; recommendsasks the Commission, in this respect, theo consideration of technical parameters, gas quality, cost efficiency, economies of scale and and develop harmonised technical parameters, criteria for gas quality, and to develop a strategy encouraging possible local or regional grid solutions;
Amendment 212 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Urges the Members States to fully implement the third energy package particularly in relation to the provisions on granting access to bio-methane to the grid and to storage facilities; highlights in this regard Directive 2009/73/EC, according to which Member States should ensure that, taking into account the necessary quality requirements, biogas and gas from biomass or other types of gas are granted non-discriminatory access to the gas system, provided such access is permanently compatible with the relevant technical rules and safety standards;
Amendment 218 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Highlights the role of immediate, high-flexibility services that gas storage offers and points out the different role that storage can play during a supply disruption compared to LNG where logistics in the supply chain are rather rigid on such a short-term basimight not grant the same responsiveness;
Amendment 226 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Notes the emerging global trend for increasing liquefaction capacity and its expected positive effepotential impact on the European gas markets;
Amendment 239 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Stresses the necessity of eliminating all barriers to global free trade of LNG, whose production must be sustainable; urges, in this context, US policy makers to increase investment certainty by introducing clear criteria and deadlines in the authorisation process for gas exports to non-FTA countries;
Amendment 252 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Acknowledges the potential of LNG as a sustainable fuel, both in road and maritime transport; underlines that wider use of LNG in freight transport could contribute to the decrease of global CO2 emissions;
Amendment 256 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Underlines that EU should continue to support the growth of LNG as an alternative fuel only where it replaces more polluting conventional fuels and does not take the place of renewable energy sources, consistent with sustainability goals;
Amendment 15 #
2016/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas whistle-blowers therefore play an important role in detecting and reporting irregularities in respect of the expenditures relating to the EU budget, as well as in identifying and publicising cases of corruption;
Amendment 16 #
2016/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas most EU Member States have ratified the UN Convention against Corruption, which makes it obligatory to provide appropriate and effective protection to whistle-blowers;
Amendment 24 #
2016/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. Notes that only a few EU Member States have introduced sufficiently advanced whistle-blower protection systems;
Amendment 46 #
2016/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reiterates its call on the Commission to submit a legislative proposal as rapidly as possible establishing an effective and comprehensive European whistle-blower protection programme and, in particular, calls on the Commission to submit a legislative proposal before the end of this year protecting whistle-blowers as part of the necessary measures in the fields of the prevention of and fight against fraud affecting the financial interests of the Union, with a view to affording effective and equivalent protection in the Member States and in all the Union’s institutions, bodies, offices and agencies;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2047(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is of the opinion that the MFF mid- term review, to be presented by the Commission by the end of 2016, is the first and best opportunity to tackle structurally a number of serious crises and new political initiatives not anticipated at the time of the MFF’s adoption and, assess and review the effectiveness of programmes already financed, and deal with the high level of RAL; asks the Commission to find an appropriate solution in (i) the adjustment of sectorial policies financed from the EU, (ii) making additional progress in the simplification process for both content as well as procedural issues of the Union budget’s utilisation, (iii) helping to create a functional mechanism to motivate subjects to utilise more the financial engineering instruments (FEIs); urges the Commission to come up with a proposal to revise the MFF in order to fix all respective budgetary consequences, among other matters the RAL;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2047(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. AskUrges the Commission and the Member States to improveensure greater transparency with regard to recoveries, in particular with regard to the year in which payment is made, the year in which the related error is detected and the year in which recoveries or financial corrections are disclosed in the notes to the accounts;
Amendment 25 #
2016/2047(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that it is crucial to bring a results-culture oriented culturetowards measurable results to the heart of Union spending; emphasises that performance- and output- related assessment should become, where appropriate, a key principle; welcomes the Commission’s “Budget Focused on Results” initiative as a first step towards performance-based budgeting; urges the Commission and the Member States to strive to ensure the most efficient use of scarce financial resources, e.g. through moving the project implementation focus from quantity criteria such as RAL and RAC towards quality criteria such as results, effectiveness, efficiency and added value;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
– having regard to the Paris Agreement made in December 2015 at the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) to the UNFCCC;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU as a whole is on track to reach the 2020 targets but further action is required in several Member States; whereas the plunging price of fossil fuels, coupled with technological advances in renewable energy and storage, offer a unique chance to rationalize European energy policy, which is currently heavily dependent on imports;
Amendment 22 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the development of renewable energy must ensure energy sovereignty, eliminate energy poverty and foster economic development in the EU; whereas renewable energy sources should provide European citizens with stable, affordable, sustainable, fair and transparent energy, with special attention to the most vulnerable; whereas renewable energy sources should enable citizens to benefit from self-generation and predictable energy supply;
Amendment 30 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas investment in renewables requires a long-term framework consistent with the EU’s 2050 climate commitments and the COP21 agreement;
Amendment 38 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas public participation in the energy market through consumer choice and supervision, clear policy guidelines at regional, national and European level and the engagement of social partners are key to the successful development of renewable energy;
Amendment 50 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the European renewable energy industry employs 1.15 million people; whereas according to the Commission up to 20 million jobs could be created between now and 2020 in the green economy;
Amendment 52 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas Commission President Juncker promised to make Europe the world number one in renewable energy, to strengthen the share of renewable energies on our continent which is an industrial policy imperative if we still want to have affordable energy at the Union's disposal;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E c (new)
Recital E c (new)
Ec. whereas the Energy Union should be based on a transition towards a sustainable, forward-looking energy system with energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart infrastructure as major pillars; whereas a long-term stable regulatory framework is needed to create economic growth and jobs and ensure the EU's leading role in these areas;
Amendment 54 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E d (new)
Recital E d (new)
Ed. whereas binding national and EU targets have been the key drivers for renewable energy capacity development in the EU; whereas binding national and EU targets for renewable energy create growth and jobs and would help secure the EU's technological leadership by providing certainty for investors;
Amendment 55 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E e (new)
Recital E e (new)
Ee. whereas EU companies in the renewable energy sector, many of which are SMEs, employ 1,15 million people in Europe and have a share of 40 % of all world patents for renewable technologies, which makes the EU a global leader; whereas this leadership must be maintained in the future by means of a solid EU strategy for renewable energy;
Amendment 56 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E f (new)
Recital E f (new)
Ef. whereas the EU imports more than half of all the energy it consumes, at a cost of more than €1billion every day; whereas energy imports make up over 20% of total imports;
Amendment 57 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E g (new)
Recital E g (new)
Eg. whereas money spent on importing fossil fuels and other forms of conventional energy sources and technologies contributes little to investment, jobs or growth in the Union, and whereas redirecting this money to internal investments in renewable energy would stimulate growth and create high- quality, high-skilled local jobs;
Amendment 58 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E h (new)
Recital E h (new)
Eh. whereas certain Central-Eastern Member States are more exposed to a single supplier of fossil fuels; whereas due to renewables 30 billion euros worth of imported fossil fuels was saved, and natural gas consumption was reduced by 7% thus strengthening the energy independence and energy security of Europe which remains the largest energy importer in the world;
Amendment 66 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Expresses its concern at the large number of countries (Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom) which may have to revise their policies and tools to ensure they meet their 2020 objectives; notes that one Member State has already failed to achieve the 2013-2014 interim targets; regrets the fact that the achievement of the 2020 renewable energy targets is also not certain in the case of Hungary and Poland;
Amendment 70 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the fact that some Member States have already met or will very shortly meet their 2020 targets, well ahead of time, such as Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Croatia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Austria, Romania, Finland and Sweden;
Amendment 102 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the role of well-designed renewable support schemes in attracting long-term investment and consolidating the renewable sector; rejects the retroactive elimination of renewable support schemesincreasing investor certainty thus attracting long-term investment, rapidly reducing the costs of technologies such as solar PV and onshore wind, and consolidating the renewable sector; rejects the retroactive elimination of renewable support schemes; however recognises that as and when certain renewable technologies become cost competitive and mature they will no longer require such schemes; stresses that where support schemes are still needed for less mature forms of renewable energy, they should be designed in an efficient way that minimizes market distortion, while ensuring effective results in terms of renewable generation capacity development;
Amendment 129 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the need for an integrated approach to public investments and credit in technical improvement, grid adaptation, storage, smart metering, energy efficiency and new forms of energy production to avoid potential bottlenecks;
Amendment 133 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Underlines that grids in many Member States are simply unable to receive power generated from variable renewables; stresses that modernization of the energy grids is essential to accommodate changes in production and transmission;
Amendment 150 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes the changes in working conditions in the energy sector; stresses that action is needed to ensure labour standards are not lowered as a result of energy transitionat the energy transition should never lower labour standards but on the contrary should provide higher levels of skilled and quality employment;
Amendment 159 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Reiterategrets the disappointingly weak proposal from the European Council for a 27% renewable energy target for 2030; recalls Parliament’'s call for binding targets of at least a 30 % share of renewable energy consumption and 40 % in energy savings for 2030 to be implemented by means of continued national targets in order to ensure the necessary investor and legal certainty; believes that in light of the recent COP21 agreement significantly higher ambition is desirable;
Amendment 180 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights the need to define a regulatory strategy that allows for the monitoring of Member States’ commitments while allowing for full democratic control and scrutiny of energy policiesfor an ambitious, strong, robust and transparent governance system for the EU 2030 climate and energy framework that will ensure the attainment of the EU renewable energy target and that should be enshrined in EU legislation; believes, that for elements related to renewable energies, the governance principles should be embedded in the Renewable Energy Directive; believes that in the regrettable absence of binding national targets for the period post 2020, the Commission should present an indication of necessary national contributions to the EU renewable energy target; urges all Member States to deliver their 2030 renewable energy pledges in their national energy and climate plans and present their enabling policies in due time before 2020; calls on the Commission and the Member States to secure effective democratic oversight by the European Parliament in establishing an energy union governance system by ensuring that all related proposals follow the ordinary legislative procedure;
Amendment 209 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Highlights the need for a differential treatment between micro, small and large producers; stresses the importance of ensuring financial and administrative facilities for ‘prosumers’ (households, micro and small businesses, cooperatives, public administrations and non- commercial entities that engage in energy production)Recommends reducing to an absolute minimum the administrative barriers to new self-generation capacity, in particular through removing market access restrictions; suggests shortening and simplifying authorisation procedures by moving to a simple notification requirement; suggests that the revision of the renewable energy directive could include specific provisions to remove barriers and promote community/cooperative energy schemes via "one-stop-shops" dealing with project permits and providing financial and technical expertise, and/or specific information campaigns at local and community level as well as guaranteeing prosumers' access to alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; suggests this could take the form of a new Citizen and Community Energy chapter;
Amendment 223 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses the need to strike a balance between the development of centralised and decentralised energy production that ensures that consumers that cannot afford to become ‘prosumers’ are not discriminated against; stresses the need to provide technical and administrative facilities for the collective management of energy production; emphasizes that self- generation and renewable sources are not the cause of higher European energy prices, which can be rather attributed to the lack of diversification, reliance on a single supplier and the incomplete internal energy market;
Amendment 252 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. NotWelcomes the Commission’s strategy to increase demand-response mechanisms as a valuable way of helping balance an electricity system with ever-increasing shares of renewable energy in a cost- effective and efficient manner; stresses that this should not create an additional financial burden for citizens and participating in demand-response or dynamic pricing should always remain strictly on an opt-in basis only;
Amendment 255 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Believes that developing electricity storage solutions will be an indispensable element for the development and integration of high levels of renewable energy, assisting in balancing the grid and providing a means to store excess renewable power generation; calls for the revision of the existing regulatory framework to promote the deployment of energy storage systems and remove existing barriers;
Amendment 269 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses that certain consumers (such as energy-poor households) have rigid consumption patterns and mayit is necessary to ensure they will not be negatively affected by enhanced price- based efficiency mechanisms;
Amendment 274 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Highlights that ‘prosumers’ should be allowed to access the energy grid and market at a fair price and should not be penalised with additional taxes or charges; expresses its concern at the initiatives taken by some Member States to create obstacles to the exercise of the rights to self-consumption and self-production; regrets the fact that certain Member States introduced harmful taxes, such as environmental product fee on renewable energy generating devices;
Amendment 342 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Urges European Union institutions, as a way of showing their firm commitment to renewable energies, to develop renewable energy capacities of their own to cover their own buildings' energy demand; stresses that until such capacities are developed the EU institutions should purchase green energy in order to meet its needs;
Amendment 158 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Support schemes for electricitnergy generated from renewable sources have proved to be an effective way of fostering deployment of renewable electricitys. If and when Member States decide to implement support schemes, such support should be provided in a form that is as non-distortive as possible for the functioning of electricitnergy markets. To this end, an increasing number of Member States allocate support in a form where support is granted in addition to market revenues. Member States should choose the most appropriate form of support for small scale and demonstration projects, taking into account the technical and economical inability of these installations and of small investors to respond to market price signals.
Amendment 173 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) Transparent, clear and predictable procedures and mechanisms to ensure a high project realisation rate and wide participation of both large and small actors are key for a stable and lower cost deployment of renewable energy. If and when Member States decide to use tenders, they should adopt such procedures and mechanisms.
Amendment 310 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 65
Recital 65
(65) The promotion of low carbon fossil fuels that are produced from fossil waste streams can also contribute towards the policy objectives of energy diversification and transport decarbonisation. It is therefore appropriate to include those fuels in the incorporation obligation on fuel suppliers.
Amendment 357 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) ‘ambient heatenergy’ means theatrmal energy at a useful temperature level which is extracted or captured by means of heat pumps that need electricity or other auxiliary energy to function, and which can be stored in the ambient air, beneath the surface of solid earth or, in surface water or in sewage water. The reported values shall be established on the basis of the same methodology used for the reporting of heat energy extracted or captured by heat pumps;
Amendment 368 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) ‘biomass’ means the biodegradable fraction of products, waste and residues from biological material and biological origin from agriculture, including bacteria, vegetal and animal substances, forestry and related industries including fisheries and aquaculture, as well as the biodegradable fraction of waste, including industrial and municipal waste of biological origin ;
Amendment 375 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) ‘bioliquids’ means liquid fuel for energy purposes other than for transport, including electricity and heating and cooling, produced from biomass or by biomass;
Amendment 379 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
(ga) "Low carbon fuels" means liquid and gaseous fuels produced from waste streams, being gaseous effluents which discarded and which are generated as an unavoidable and not intentional consequence of the manufacturing or production and are not credited under other emissions reduction schemes.;
Amendment 386 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point y
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point y
(y) 'waste heat or cold' means heat or cold which is generated as by-product in industrial or, in power generation installations or in non-industrial sources (such as hospitals, data centres and other buildings and) and which would be dissipated unused in air or water without access to a district heating or cooling system;
Amendment 415 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a a
(aa) ‘renewable self-consumer’ means an active customer as defined in Directive [MDI Directive] who consumes and may store and sell renewable electricitnergy which is generated within his or its premises, including a multi-apartment block, a commercial or shared services site or a closed distribution system, provided that, for non-household renewable self- consumers, those activities do not constitute their primary commercial or professional activity;
Amendment 419 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b b
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b b
(bb) ‘renewable self-consumption’ means the generation and consumption, and, where applicable, storage, of renewable electricitnergy by renewable self- consumers;
Amendment 889 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 20 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Member States shall take the appropriate steps to develop transmission and distribution grid infrastructure, intelligent networks and storage facilities in order to allow the secure operation of the electricity system as it accommodates the further development of electricity production from renewable energy sources. Member States shall ensure that transmission and distribution grid operators in their territory guarantee the transmission and distribution of electricity produced from renewable energy sources with minimum possible curtailment or redispatching and guarantee full transparency on curtailment and redispatch rules and practices.
Amendment 969 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall ensure that traditional customers are not penalised by the removal of barriers to self-consumers/ prosumers participation and that local energy communities should not create additional costs to the end-users who decide to remain pure consumers.
Amendment 1091 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point d a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point d a (new)
(da) other policy measures with an equivalent effect to reach the increase set out in paragraph 1.
Amendment 1171 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
With effect from 1 January 2021, Member States shall require fuel suppliers to include a minimum share of energy from advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX, from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin, from waste-based fossillow-carbon fuels and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year.
Amendment 1192 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – paragraph 1
for the calculation of the numerator, the energy content of advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX, renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non- biological origin, waste based fossil fuelslow-carbon fuels which are generated as an unavoidable and not intentional consequence of the manufacturing or production of products whose intended purpose is commercial use and/or sale, supplied to all transport sectors, and renewable electricity supplied to road vehicles, shall be taken into account.
Amendment 75 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Considering the need to aggregate and assist project development, the path to de-risking energy efficiency investments, and the need to use public funds more effectively, there is a need to promote innovative financial solutions, such as Energy Efficiency Obligations Schemes, European Fund for Strategic Investments and Green Mortgages. It is also crucial to make better use of structural funds and investment funds in the form of grants and financial instruments, such as loans, equity, guarantees, and off-the-shelf instruments.
Amendment 87 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change (COP21) must be reflected in the Union’s efforts to decarbonise its buildings stock, taking into account that almost 50% of the Union’s final energy demand is used for heating and cooling, of which 80% is used in buildings. The Union’s energy and climate goals therefore need to be based 100% on renewable energy by 2050, which can be achieved only making full use of energy saving potential and the “energy efficiency first” principle.
Amendment 95 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The provisions on long-term renovation strategies provided for in Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council13 should be moved to Directive 2010/31/EU, where they fit more coherently, and updated to ensure access to affordable energy also for the most vulnerable citizens. __________________ 13 Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC (OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 1).
Amendment 112 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The agendas of the Digital Single Market and the Energy Union should be aligned and serve common goals. The digitalisation of the energy system is quickly changing the energy landscape, from the integration of renewables to smart grids and smart-ready buildings. In order to digitise the building sector, targeted incentives should be provided to promote smart-ready systems and digital solutions in the built environment. Those targets should, however, take into account the less digitally engaged consumers who should not be left behind. In-building physical communications infrastructure is addressed in Directive 2014/61/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council. Targeted incentives should take into account the Union's connectivity targets, which are a prerequisite to the development of connected, smart homes. However, nearly zero emission buildings with good insulation may block indoor mobile connection and hamper the development of small cells and 5G networks unless the issue is considered during construction and renovation.
Amendment 116 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) It is crucial to bear in mind the extraordinary potential of the opportunities created by the development of ICT technologies, smart controls, big data and the internet of things when designing measures to improve energy efficiency.
Amendment 122 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to adapt this Directive to the 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 to supplement it by defining the smartness indicator and enabling its implementation. The smartness indicator should be used to measure buildings’ capacity to use ICT and electronic systems to optimise operation and interact with the grid. TWhile the smartness indicator will raise awareness amongst building owners and occupants of the value behind building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems and will give confidence to the occupant about the actual savings of these new enhanced- functionalities, consumers should always be in control of their data.
Amendment 147 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Notably for large installations, bBuilding automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems have proven to be an effective replacement for inspections. The installation of such equipment should be considered as the most cost-effective alternative toolds great potential to provide cost-effective and significant energy savings for both consumers and businesses. In particular for large installations, building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems have proven to be effective and, because they support informed actions taken on energy savings, can replace inspections in large non- residential and, increasingly frequently, also in multifamily buildings of a sufficient size that allow a payback of less than three years. The current possibility to of opting for alternative measures is therefore deleted. However it should be possible to exempt technical systems explicitly covered by an energy service company (ESCO) programme from the inspection requirement. To avoid double inspections, installations that are operated by a utility or network operator and that are subject to inspections at the system level should be exempt from this requirement. For small -scale installations, the documentation of the system performance by installers and the registration of this information in the databases on energy performance certification will support the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set for all technical building systems and reinforce energy performance certificates (EPC) role. In addition, existing regular safety inspections and programmed maintenance work will remain an opportunity to provide direct advice on energy efficiency improvements.
Amendment 157 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Highlights the importance of ensuring that measures to improve the energy performance of buildings should not focus on the building envelope only, but should include all elements and technical systems in a building;
Amendment 189 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) Recognition, promotion and application of the now finalised set of CEN EPBD standards across the EU Member States would have a positive impact on the revision of the EPBD;
Amendment 211 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3
Article 2 – point 3
3. ‘technical building system’ means technical equipment for space heating, space cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water, built-in lightingindoor and outdoor lighting, elevators and escalators, building automation and control, solar shading, on- site electricity generation, on-site infrastructure for electro-mobility, or a combination of such systems, including those using energy from renewable sources, of a building or building unit;;
Amendment 217 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3 a (new)
Article 2 – point 3 a (new)
(1a) in Article 2, the following point is added: ‘3a. 'building renovation passport' means an annually updated long term renovation roadmap of specific building;’
Amendment 221 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3 b (new)
Article 2 – point 3 b (new)
(1b) in Article 2, the following point is inserted: "(3b) 'trigger point' means a key moment in the life of a building when it is easier and more economical to take an investment decision to undertake energy renovation works;"
Amendment 222 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 c (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3 c (new)
Article 2 – point 3 c (new)
(1cb) in Article 2, the following point is inserted: "(3c) 'building renovation passport' means an annually updated long-term renovation roadmap of specific building;"
Amendment 225 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 d (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3 d (new)
Article 2 – point 3 d (new)
(1d) In Article 2, the following point is inserted: "(3d) 'indoor air quality' means the temperature, relative humidity, CO2, VOC, Radon, mould and other particulate matter;"
Amendment 245 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 1
Article 2 a – paragraph 1
(a) the first paragraph consists of Article 4 of the Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency16 , other than its last subparagraph; __________________ 16 OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 13ollowing paragraph is inserted: '1. Member States shall establish a long-term strategy for mobilising investment in the renovation of the national stock of both public and private buildings with the aim of providing for the decarbonisation of the building stock by 2050 and delivering affordability for tenants and owners of the buildings. That strategy shall encompass: (a) an overview of the national building stock, based, as appropriate, on statistical sampling; (b) identification of cost-effective approaches and actions to stimulate renovations relevant to the building type and climatic zone, considering relevant trigger points in the life-cycle of the building; (c) policies and measures to stimulate cost-effective deep renovations of buildings, including staged deep renovations and decarbonisation of the heating demand, as well as targeted, small, very low cost renovations, e.g. thresholds and thermostatic radiator valves (d) policies and actions to target the worst performing segments of the national building stock, households subject to energy poverty and households subject to split-incentive dilemmas for renovations, including by requiring that the buildings in the lowest energy classes of the energy performance certificate are not rented after 1 January 2023; (e) policies and actions to target all public buildings, including social housing; (f) an overview of national initiatives to promote skills and education in the construction and energy efficiency sectors as well as education in smart technologies; (g) a forward-looking perspective to guide investment decisions of individuals, the construction industry, public institutions including municipalities, and financial institutions; (h) an evidence-based estimate of expected energy savings and wider benefits, such as health; (i) the introduction of building renovation passports; (j) policies delivering Very High Capacity Network to premises in accordance with Directive XXXX/XX/EU (European Electronic Communications Code) and in-building physical infrastructure in accordance with Directive 2014/61/EU.’
Amendment 260 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
‘2. In their long-term renovation strategy referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall set out a roadmap with clear milestones and measureactions to deliver on the long-term 2050 goal to ensure a highly energy efficient and decarbonise theird national building stock, with specific milestones for 2030. and 2040, including indicators measuring progress of implementation towards these milestones. Member States shall specify how their milestones contribute to achieving the Union's binding energy efficiency target of 40% in 2030 and the Union's target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80- 95% by 2050.
Amendment 280 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
In addition, the long term renovation strategy shall contribute to the alleviation of energy povertyestablish specific measures and financing instruments to decrease energy demand, eradicate energy poverty and renovate the social housing stock while securing affordable housing.
Amendment 292 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. To guide investment decisions as referred to in point (d) in paragraph 1, Member States shall introduce or sustain mechanisms for:
Amendment 304 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) accessible and transparent advisory tools, such as one-stop-shops for consumers, for guidance on energy efficiency, replacement of fossil fuel boilers with renewable-based alternatives and available financial instruments for energy efficiency renovations in buildings."
Amendment 316 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 a (new)
(ba) in Article 2a, the following paragraph is added: "3a. Member States shall, with effect from 1 January 2020, adopt long-term renovation strategies containing policies and measures resulting in the deep renovation of building stock. Those measures shall include trigger points for energy renovation, a minimum energy performance requirement for the renovation of commercial and public buildings, and financing mechanisms."
Amendment 318 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b b (new)
(bb) in Article 2a, the following paragraph is added: "3b. Each Member State shall carry out a public consultation on its draft long- term renovation strategy at least six months prior to submission of its long- term renovation strategy to the Commission. The result of the public consultation shall be published in summarised form as an annex to the strategy and made accessible online."
Amendment 324 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b c (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 c (new)
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 c (new)
(bc) in Article 2a, the following paragraph is added: "3c. Each Member State shall report on the implementation of its long-term renovation strategy in accordance with Article 19(a) of Regulation xxx/xxx/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council [on the Governance of the Energy Union, 2016/0375 (COD)], as a part of their integrated national energy and climate progress report."
Amendment 326 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b d (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 d (new)
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 d (new)
Amendment 332 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(3a) in Article 7, the following paragraph is inserted after the fourth paragraph: "Member States shall ensure that energy performance upgrades also contribute to achieving a healthy indoor environment and avoiding problems such as mould."
Amendment 334 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 7 – subparagraph 5
Article 7 – subparagraph 5
(4) in Article 7, the fifth subparagraph is deleted;replaced by the following: "Member States shall encourage, in relation to buildings undergoing major renovation, the consideration and taking into account of alternative, high- efficiency systems, in so far as this is technically, functionally and economically feasible."
Amendment 347 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
‘2. Member States shall ensure that in all new non-residential buildings and in all existing non-residential buildings undergoing major renovation with more than ten parking spaces undergoing major electrical or parking lot related renovation, at least one of every ten, is equipped with a recharging point within the meaning of Directive 2014/94/EU onf the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure17 , which is capable of starting and stopping charging in reaction to price signalsEuropean Parliament and of the Council17. Thisat requirement shall apply to all public and commercial non- residential buildings, and to public parking lots operated by private entities with more than ten parking spaces, as of 1 January 2025. __________________ 17 Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (OJ L 307, 28.10.2014, p. 1).
Amendment 353 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
‘2. Member States shall ensure that in all new non-residential buildings and in all existing non-residential buildings undergoing major renovation, with more than ten parking spaces, at least one of every ten is50 % of them are equipped with a recharging point within the meaning of Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure17 , which iss, which are capable of starting and stopping charging in reaction to price signals. This requirement shall apply to all non- residential buildings, with more than ten parking spaces, as of 1 January 2025. __________________ 17 OJ L 307, 28.10.2014, p. 1 OJ L 307, 28.10.2014, p. 1
Amendment 381 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that newly built residential buildings and thosthat are new or that are undergoing major renovations with regard to the electrical infrastructure of the building or the adjacent or built-in parking lot, with more than ten parking spaces, include the pre- cabling or ducting to enable the installation of recharging points for electric vehicles for every parking space.
Amendment 393 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that all newly built residential buildings and those undergoing major renovations, with more than ten parking spaces, include the pre- cablinginclude conduits dimensioned to enable the installation of recharging points for electric vehicles for every parking space.
Amendment 403 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. Member States may decide not to set or apply the requirements referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 to public buildings whichprovided that they are already covered by comparable requirements pursuant to Directive 2014/94/EU.;
Amendment 407 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
"4a. Member States shall clarify and remove regulatory barriers for installing recharging points. All tenants and co- owners of residential and non-residential buildings shall have the right to install means for recharging in their building."
Amendment 413 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall set incentives to ensure that, when a technical building system is installed, replaced or upgraded, the overall energy performance of the complete altered system is improved, assessed, documented it and passed on to the building owner, so that it remains available for the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set pursuant to paragraph 1 and the issue of energy performance certificates. Member States shall ensure that this information is included in the national energy performance certificate database referred to in Article 18(3) or in a similar certified database.
Amendment 432 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23, supplementing this Directive with a definition of ‘smartness indicator’'smartness indicator' in accordance with the design and methodology set out in Annex Ia and with the conditions under which the ‘'smartness indicator’' would be connected to the energy performance certificates referred to in Article 11 and would be provided as additional and meaningful information to prospective new tenants or buyers.
Amendment 447 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Member States shall mobilise investments for the deployment of building automation and control systems in their long-term renovation strategy framework by 1 January 2023.
Amendment 452 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 6
Article 10 – paragraph 6
‘6. Member States shall link their financial measures for energy efficiency improvements in the renovation of buildings to the energy savings achieved due to such renovation. These savings shall be determined by comparing energy performance certificates issued before and after renovation, where proportionate to the volume of the renovation, or by using standard values for calculation of energy savings in buildings or similar relevant, transparent methodology for documentation.’;
Amendment 470 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 6a
Article 10 – paragraph 6a
‘6a. When Member States put in place a database or use an existing database for registering EPCs it shall allow tracking the actual energy consumption of the buildings covered, regardless of their size and category. The database shall contain the actual energy consumption data of public buildings frequently visited by the public with useful floor area of over 250 m² which shall be regularly updated.
Amendment 476 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 6b a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 6b a (new)
6ba. Commission shall ensure the dissemination of best practices on public and private financing schemes for energy efficiency as well as the aggregation of small energy renovation projects. It shall furthermore provide, in accessible format, the information on financial incentives to renovate;
Amendment 493 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
‘1. Member States shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection or maintenance of the accessible parts of systems used for heating buildings, such as the heat generator, control system and circulation pump(s) for non-residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250MWh and for residential buildings with a centralised technical building system of a cumulated effective rated output of over 100 kW. That inspection or maintenance shall include an assessment of the boiler efficiency and the boiler sizing compared with the heating requirements of the building. The assessment of the boiler sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to the heating system or as regards the heating requirements of the building in the meantime.’;
Amendment 501 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
‘2. As an alternative to paragraph 1 Member States may setshall requirements to ensure that that large non-residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250 MWh per year are equipped with building automation and control systems by January 2023. These systems shall be capable of:
Amendment 525 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 526 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 14 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 3 b (new)
"3b. Member States may decide not to apply paragraph 1 to buildings that comply with paragraph 2 or 3."
Amendment 544 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. As an alternative to paragraph 1 Member States may setshall requirements to ensure that that large non-residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250 MWh per year are equipped with building automation and control systems by January 2023. These systems shall be capable of:
Amendment 561 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
"3a. Technical building systems explicitly covered by a contractual arrangement on an agreed level of energy efficiency improvement or other agreed energy performance criterion, such as energy performance contracting as defined in point (27) of Article 2 of Directive 2012/27/EU, or that are operated by a utility or network operator and therefore subject to measures on the system side, shall be exempt from the requirements laid down in paragraph 1."
Amendment 562 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 b (new)
"3b. Member States may decide not to apply paragraph 1 to buildings that comply with paragraph 2 or 3."
Amendment 571 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(9a) in Article 19, the following paragraph is added: The Commission shall assess the need for further harmonisation of energy performance certificates in accordance with Article 11. The Commission shall introduce the concept of a building renovation passport, as a part of the recommendations section of the energy performance certificates, in order to provide a long-term, step-by-step renovation roadmap for a specific building.
Amendment 594 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex I – point 1 – subparagraph 1
Annex I – point 1 – subparagraph 1
‘1. The energy performance of a building shall reflect its typical energy use for technical building systems (heating, cooling, domestic hot water, ventilation and lighting etc.).
Amendment 599 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex I – point 1 – subparagraph 3
Annex I – point 1 – subparagraph 3
Member States shall describe their national calculation methodology following, taking into account the national annex framework of related European standards developed under mandate M/480 given by the European Commission to the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN).;
Amendment 604 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex I – point 2 – subparagraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – subparagraph 1
‘2. The energy needs for space heating, space cooling, domestic hot water and adequate, lighting and ventilation shall be calculated in order to ensure minimum healthmaximise health, indoor air quality and comfort levels defined by Member States at national or regional level.
Amendment 605 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Directive 2010/EC/EU
Annex I – point 2 – subparagraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – subparagraph 1
‘2. The energy needs for technical building systems (space heating, space cooling, domestic hot water and, adequate ventilation, etc.) shall be calculated in order to ensure minimum health and comfort levels defined by Member States.
Amendment 613 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 3
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 3
Amendment 108 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) In order to assist consumers' active participation in the electricity market, the smart metering systems to be deployed by Member States in their territory should be interoperable, not represent a barrier to switching of supplier, and should be equipped with fit-for-purpose functionalities that allow consumers to have near-real time access to their consumption data, modulate their energy consumption and, to the extent that the supporting infrastructure permits, offer their flexibility to the network and to energy services companies, be rewarded for it, and achieve savings in their electricity bill. Smart meters shall be free of charge to energy-poor final household consumers.
Amendment 364 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) have the right to a good standard of service and complaint handling by their electricity service provider. Electricity service providers shall handle complaints in a simple, fair and prompt manner. If the service provided is either bundled with or relies upon software, hardware or communication technology, final customers shall have a single contact point through which they can launch complaints;
Amendment 371 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)
(ia) shall, in accordance with the concept of vulnerable consumers as described in Article 28, prohibit the disconnection of electricity and gas to vulnerable consumers;
Amendment 380 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point j a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point j a (new)
(ja) the disconnection of the electricity supply to final customers can never be justified through the lack of payment for additional products and/or services provided by the supplier;
Amendment 382 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point j b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point j b (new)
(jb) shall ensure that all suppliers provide an efficient, fair and effective complaint handling procedure. National Regulatory Authorities can ensure this and best practices and standards of complaint handing may be introduced.
Amendment 556 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. final household customers have easy and clear access to information, including through their single point of contact in Article 25, on their rights that apply to their participation in the market as active consumers.
Amendment 616 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) final household and public customers are entitled to voluntarily participate as members in a local energy community. SME final customers may be allowed to become a member of a local energy community, provided that this participation does not constitute their primary economic activity;
Amendment 625 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) final household customers have easy access to information, including through their single point of contact in Article 25, on their rights to participate in a local energy community, including how to exercise their entitlement to join, participate in, and leave an energy community, and how to access alternative dispute mechanisms.
Amendment 743 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Billing shall take place on the basis of actual consumption at least once a year. Billing information shall be made available at least once every three months, upon request or where the final customers have opted to receive electronic billing at any time or else twice a year.
Amendment 747 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
This obligation may be fulfilled by a system of regular readings by the operator or voluntary self-reading by the final customers whereby they communicate readings from their meter to the supplier. Only when the final customer has not been provided a meter reading for a given billing interval may billing be based on estimated consumption or a flat rate. The estimated consumption shall be based on a transparent calculation of either the previous year's consumption or the consumption of a comparable household.
Amendment 772 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 8
Article 18 – paragraph 8
8. Member States shall require that information and estimates for electricity costs, as well as demand response data or data on electricity sold or fed into the grid are provided to final customers on demand in a timely manner and in an easily understandable format. In the case that there will be a future change of product or price in the contract, then this information should be clearly included in the bill, along with the date of this change. A separate notification of this change shall also be sent in advance to the final customer.
Amendment 776 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Bills and settlement statements shall provide the most important information for consumers on the first page. The first page may contain a shortened version of the key information, with further details included in the in subsequent pages of the bill or settlement statement. Final customers will also be able to access more detailed information both online and through an offline format that is free of charge, consumer friendly and easily accessible so that household consumers without internet access are not at a disadvantage.
Amendment 780 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 8 b (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Suppliers shall inform final household customers when a cheaper tariff is available through clearly stating this on the first page of their bill. They shall then provide more detailed information and how customers can switch in the subsequent pages of the bill.
Amendment 782 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 8 c (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Consumer organisations shall be consulted by Member States when they consider changes to the format of bills, as keeping the clarity of information for consumers is fundamentally important. Consumer organisations shall also be involved for the testing of new bill formats.
Amendment 795 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 4
Article 19 – paragraph 4
4. Member States that proceed with smart metering deployment shall ensure that final customers contribute to the associated costs of the roll-out in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner. Member States shall regularly monitor this deployment in their territories to track the evolution of costs and benefits for the whole value chain, including the delivery of net benefits to consumers. Energy-poor final household customers shall not be required to contribute to the associated costs and shall have the same access to smart meters as other final customers.
Amendment 881 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. . Member States shall take appropriate measures to protect final customers and shall, in particular, ensure that there are adequate safeguards to protect vulnerable customers. In this context, each Member State shall define the concept of vulnerable customers which mayshall refer to energy poverty and, inter alia, to ensure the prohibition of disconnection of electricity to such customers in critical timunder any circumstances. Member States shall ensure that rights and obligations linked to vulnerable customers are applied. In particular, they shall take measures to protect customers in remote areas. They shall ensure high levels of consumer protection, particularly with respect to transparency regarding contractual terms and conditions, general information and dispute settlement mechanisms.
Amendment 1145 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) ensuring that tariffs are reflective of the costs, risks and benefits that each final customer has to the network, including active customers and those engaging in demand response;
Amendment 1156 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point n
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point n
(n) actively monitoring the level and effectiveness of market opening and competition at wholesale and retail levels, including on electricity exchanges, prices for household customers including prepayment systems, dynamic price contracts and the benefits from the use of smart meters, switching rates, disconnection rates, charges for and the execution of maintenance services, andthe relationship between household and wholesale prices, the evolution of grid tariffs and levies, complaints by household customers, as well as any distortion or restriction of competition, including providing any relevant information, and bringing any relevant cases to the relevant competition authorities;
Amendment 1180 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point q
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point q
(q) helping to ensure, together with other relevant authorities, that the new and existing consumer protection measures, including rights of active customers and, in particular, final household customers are effective and enforced;
Amendment 227 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
In order to effectively monitor wholesale market integrity and transparency, the Agency, in close cooperation with thenational regulatory authorities and other national authorities, shall:
Amendment 229 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) monitor wholesale markets, collect data andand share data and establish a European register of market participants in accordance with Article 7 to 912 of Regulation (EU) 1227/201137 ; __________________ 37 Regulation (EU) No 1227/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency OJ L 326, 8.12.2011, p. 1–16.
Amendment 241 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. The Agency, in close cooperation with the Commission, the Member States and the relevant national authorities including the national regulatory authorities and without prejudice to the competences of competition authorities, shall monitor the wholesale and retail markets in electricity and natural gas, in particular the retail prices of electricity and natural gas, compliance with the consumer rights and protections laid down in [recast Electricity Directive as proposed by COM(2016) 864/2] and Directive 2009/73/EC, the impact of market developments on household customers, access to the networks including access of electricity produced from renewable energy sources, potential barriers to cross- border trade, state interventions preventing prices from reflecting actual scarcity, the performance of the Member States in the area of electricity security of supply based on the results of the European resource adequacy assessment as referred to in Article 19 of [recast Electricity Regulation], in particular taking into account the ex-post evaluation referred to in Article 16 of [Risk Preparedness Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 862] .
Amendment 250 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The Agency may establish local offices in the Member States, subject to their consent and in accordance with Article 25(j).
Amendment 280 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 8
Article 19 – paragraph 8
8. The members of the Administrative Board shall undertake to act independently and objectively in the public interest, without seeking or following any political instructions. For that purpose, each member shall make a written declaration of commitments and a written declaration of interests indicating either the absence of any interest which may be considered prejudicial to his independence or any direct or indirect interest which might be considered prejudicial to his independence. Those declarations shall be made public annually.
Amendment 329 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) provide opinions to the Director on theall documents containing opinions, recommendations and decisions referred to in Articles 4 to 14, which are considered for adoption. The Board of Regulators may revise and amend the opinions, recommendations and decisions drafted by the Director pursuant to Article 25. In addition, the Board of Regulators, within its field of competence, shall provide guidance to the Director in the execution of his tasks, with the exception of decisiontasks pursuant to Article 16(6) of Regulation 1227/2001138. __________________ 38 Regulation (EU) 1227/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency, OJ L 326, 8.12.2011, p. 1.
Amendment 339 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point c
(c) in accordance with Article 20(1)(e) and Article 25(f) and in line with the preliminary draft budget established in accordance with Article 33(3)(1 (1) to (3), approve the annual work programme of the Agency (which forms part of the programming document of the Agency in accordance with Article 21(1)) for the coming year and present it by 130 September of each year for adoption by the Administrative Board.
Amendment 346 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. The Agency shall be managed by its Director, who shall act in accordance with the guidance referred to in the second sentence of Article 23(5)(a) (1) and, where provided for in this Regulation, the opinions of the Board of Regulators. Without prejudice to the respective roles of the Administrative Board and the Board of Regulators in relation to the tasks of the Director, the Director shall neither seek nor follow any instruction from any government, from the Union institutions, or from any other public or private entity or person. The Director shall be accountable to the Administrative Board. The Director may attend the meetings of the Board of Regulators as an observer.
Amendment 400 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. Fees shall be due to the Agency for the following: (a) requesting an exemption decision pursuant to Article 11(1) and fortaking decisions on cross border cost allocation provided by the Agency pursuant to Article 12 of Regulation (EU) No 347/201339. __________________ 39; (b) requesting registration as reporting party pursuant to the third subparagraph of Article 11(1) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1348/2014 and ongoing supervision of registered reporting parties by the Agency; (c) overseeing the activities and the cooperation of transmission system operators, including through the ENTSO for Electricity. 1 OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39. 1a Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1348/2014 of 17 December 2014 on data reporting implementing Article 8(2) and Article 8(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1227/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 363, 18.12.2014, p. 121). __________________ 39 OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39. OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39.
Amendment 411 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 2
Article 45 – paragraph 2
2. Where the Commission considers that the continuation of the Agency is no longer justified with regard to its assigned objectives, mandate and tasks, it shall consult the Board of Regulators. Board of Regulators shall issue an opinion on future roles of the Agency within 12 months of receiving the Commission request. Commission, while taking duly into account the opinion of the Board of Regulators, may propose that this Regulation beis amended accordingly or repealed.
Amendment 426 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. Market operators shall be free to develop products and trading opportunities that suit market participants' demand and needs and ensure that all market participants are able to access the market individually or through aggregation. They shall respect the need to accommodate increasing shares of variable generation and storage as well as increased demand responsiveness and the advent of new technologies.
Amendment 572 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. The responsible system operators shall report at least once per year to the competent regulatory authority on: (a) the level of development and effectiveness of market-based curtailment or redispatching mechanisms for generation and demand facilities; (b) the reasons, volumes in MWh and type of generation source subject to curtailment or downward redispatching; (c) the measures taken to reduce the need for the curtailment or downward redispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources or high- efficiency cogeneration and on measures taken to reduce the need for such curtailment or downward redispatching in the futurein the future. Progress on such measures should be assessed via indicators taking into account the percentage of substations remotely monitored and controlled in real-time, the percentage of the length of lines operated under dynamic line ratings; losses in high, medium and low-voltage grids; frequency of outages; duration of outage. The competent regulatory authority should publish these indicators together with recommendations for improvement where necessary. Curtailment or redispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources or high-efficiency cogeneration shall be subject to compensation pursuant to paragraph 6.
Amendment 745 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. Where appropriate, the level of the tariffs applied to producers and/or consumers shall provide locational signals at Union level, and take into account tinvestment costs for infrastructure. The amount of network losses and congestion caused, and investment costs for infrastructure that exceed the Union average shall not be recognized as eligible costs and shall not be included in the distribution tariffs applied to consumers.
Amendment 768 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 8
Article 16 – paragraph 8
8. Regulatory authorities shall provide incentives to distribution system operators to procure services for the operation and development of their networks and integrate innovative solutions in the distribution systems. For that purpose regulatory authorities shall recognise as eligible and include allonly relevant costs in distribution tariffs and introduce performance targets in order to upgrade existing grids and deploy smart grids in a transparent way, to incentivise distribution system operators to raise efficiencies, including energy efficiency and energy storage, in their networks.
Amendment 789 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. For the purposes of point (b) of paragraph (9), when providing recommendations for the costs to be recovered by tariffs, the losses and congestion caused that exceed the Union average shall not be recognized as eligible costs.
Amendment 790 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 9 b (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Regulatory authorities shall adopt a set of indicators for measuring the performance of transmission and distribution system operators, which should at least include all of the following: - volume of curtailed energy in MWh, disaggregated per type of generation source; - percentage of the length of lines operated under dynamic line ratings; - percentage of substations remotely monitored and controlled in real-time; - percentage of the length of lines operated under dynamic line ratings; - losses in high, medium and low-voltage grids; - the frequency and duration of power interruptions on the grid. By [two years after the entry into force of this Regulation], and every two years thereafter, regulatory authorities shall publish a report on the performance of transmission and distribution system operators, together with recommendations for improvement where necessary.
Amendment 80 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34 a (new)
Recital 34 a (new)
(34a) The Agency should be accountable to the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, where appropriate.
Amendment 85 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38 a (new)
Recital 38 a (new)
(38a) The Agency should encourage and facilitate cooperation of National Regulatory Authorities across sectors where relevant, especially in the field of data protection and privacy.
Amendment 104 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Agency shall seek views of the Independent Advisory Council of stakeholder representatives that is established [OP: recast Electricity Regulation] and provides an independent advice on the elaboration of network codes as set out in Article 27(1) (a) [OP: recast Electricity Regulation], the Union wide development plans as set out in Article 27(1)(b) [OP: recast Electricity Regulation], the annual work-programme as set out in Article 27 (1)(h) and the annual report as set out in Article 21 (1)(i) [OP: recast Electricity Regulation].
Amendment 106 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The Agency mayshall provide an opinion:
Amendment 125 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) ensure that the development and application of EU network codes is tailored to the needs and behaviours of residential consumers where appropriate and shall assess possible impact of network codes on household consumers during the preparatory works of the network codes. This assessment shall be made public.
Amendment 141 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Independent Advisory Councils established by ENTSO-E and EU DSO entity gathering stakeholder representatives, in particular system users and final consumers shall be established to provide independent advice on the preparation of network codes pursuant to Article 55 and 56 of the Regulation on the internal market for electricity.
Amendment 161 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. The Agency may request the national regulatory authorities to ensure enforcement of its legally binding decisions.
Amendment 179 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The Director shall assess the possible impact of the joint proposal on the internal market and issue an opinion if the joint proposal is mainly of regional relevance or if it has a tangible impact on the internal market, notably in cases where the issue at stake has a significant relevance beyond the concerned region. The opinion shall be subject to approval of the Board of Regulators.
Amendment 197 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. The regulatory authorities of the region shall jointly designate a single coordinating national regulatory authority responsible for the coordination of the regional subgroups of the national regulatory authorities. The function of the coordinating national regulatory authority shall rotate every two years. The coordinating national regulatory authority shall act as contact point for all concerned parties, including for the Agency. It may request information relevant for the implementation of regulatory functions at regional level from all concerned parties on its own initiative or at the request of another national regulatory authority or authorities of the region and shall provide the Agency with information concerning the regional activities of the national regulatory authorities of the region. Regulatory authorities acting in regional subgroups of the Board of Regulators shall make sufficient resources available to enable the group to carry out its functions.
Amendment 175 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) It is important to include all energy chain steps into the counting of savings in order to increase the energy savings potential in transmission and distribution of electricity by introducing benchmarking mechanisms for network operators in order to encourage good network management, the reducing of losses and a cost/energy effective investment programme into the infrastructure.
Amendment 212 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Energy generated on or in buildings from renewable energy technologies reduces the supplied fossil energy. The reduction of energy consumption and the use of energy from renewable sources in the buildings sector are important measures to reduce the Union’s energy dependency and greenhouse gas emissions, especially in view of ambitious climate and energy objectives set for 2030 as well as the global commitment made in the Conference of the Parties of the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21) held in Paris in December 2015. Member States should therefore be able to take into account a certain amount of renewable energy generated on or in buildings or nearby for own use into account to satisfy their energy savings requirements. For this purpose Member States should be allowed to use calculation methodologies established under Directive 2010/31/EU.
Amendment 563 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 9a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 9a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
In multi-apartment and multi-purpose buildings with a central heating or cooling source or supplied from district heating and cooling systems, individual meters shall be installed to measure the consumption of heat or cooling or hot water for each building unit, where technically feasible, cost effective and proportionate in relation to the potential of energy savings.
Amendment 614 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Article 15 – paragraph 4
(11a) Article 15 is amended as follows: (aa) the following text is added to paragraph (4): A common methodology shall be defined by the Commission, following a consultation of relevant stakeholders, in order to encourage network operators in reducing of losses and a cost/energy effective investment programme into the infrastructure and to properly account for the energy efficiency and flexibility of the grid. This methodology shall be specified in a delegated act, 12 months after entry force of this Directive.
Amendment 13 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
Having regard to the resolution on China’s Market Economy Status adopted in the European Parliament on 12 May 2016,
Amendment 18 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Articles 2(7)(a) and 2(7)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 stipulate the basis on which normal value should be determined in the case of imports from non-market economy countries. In view of developments with respect to certain countries that are Members of the WTO, it is appropriate that, for those countries, normal value should be determined on the basis of paragraphs 1 to 6a of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036, with effect from the date on which this Regulation enters into force, and subject to the provisions of this Regulation. In the case of countries which are, at the date of initiation, not Members of the WTO or members of WTO but not market economies and listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2015/7552 , norma1 value should be determined on the basis of paragraph 7 of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036, as amended by this Regulation. This Regulation should be without prejudice to establishing whether or not any WTO Member is a market economy in order to establish a level playing field with the EU market. _________________ 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/755 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2015 on common rules for imports from certain third countries (OJ L 123, 19.5.2015, p. 33).
Amendment 19 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) It is appropriate to recall that in order to have effective anti-dumping measures that the Lesser Duty Rule unjustly reduces the anti-dumping duties at a level below the dumping margin. Asks in this purpose the removal of the Lesser Duty rule as proposed by the European Parliament in its position adopted at first reading on 16 April 2014 on TDIs modernization. Welcomes the proposal of accelerating the proceedings but maintains that provisional duties shall be maintained. Insists that the EU should impose stiffer duties on dumped or subsidised imported goods or put in place a border adjustment mechanism if the exporting third country that does not have a sufficient level of social standards like fundamental worker rights including freedom of association, the right to collective bargaining and the right to strike or neither the same environmental standards such as REACH or ETS models assessed on the basis of environmental and labour rights conventions compared to what it is designed within the European Union.
Amendment 22 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In the light of experience gained in past proceedings, it is appropriate to clarify the circumstances in which significant distortions affecting to a considerable extent free market forcosts or prices may be deemed to exist. In particular, it is appropriate to clarify that this situation may be deemed to exist, inter alia, when reported prices or costs, including the costs of raw materials or energy, are not the result of free market forces because they are affected by government intervention. It is further appropriate to clarify that in considering whether or not such a situation exists regard may be had, inter alia, to the potential impact of the following: the market in question is to a significant extent served by enterprises which operate under the ownership, decision, control or policy supervision or guidance of the authorities of the exporting country; state presence in firms allowing the state to interfere with respect to prices or costs; public policies or measures discriminating in favour of domestic suppliers or otherwise influencing free market forces; and access to finance granted by institutions implementing public policy objectivesdistortion in the operation of the privatised economy; lack of implementation of company law with adequate corporate governance rules; lack of effective legal framework for the conduct of business and non-proper functioning of a free- market economy including intellectual property rights or bankruptcy laws; access to finance granted by institutions implementing public policy objectives; lack of existence of a genuine financial sector and low social and environmental standards leading to unfair competition. It is further appropriate to provide that the Commission services mayshall issue a report describing the specific situation concerning these criteria in a certain country or a certain sector in taking into consideration the specific situation of European industries where their fixed cost linked to investment represent more than 5% of the turnover in the market economy; that such report and the evidence on which it is based mayshall be placed on the file of any investigation relating to that country or sector; and that interested parties should have ample opportunity to comment on the report and the evidence on which it is based in each investigation in which such report or evidence is used.
Amendment 31 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) It is further appropriate to recall that costs should normally be calculated on the basis of records kept by the exporter or producer under investigation. However, where there are significant distortions in the exporting country with the consequence that costs reflected in the records of the party concerned are artificially low, such costs may be adjusted or established on any reasonable basis, including information from other representative markets or from international prices or benchmarks. In the light of experience gained in past proceedings, it is appropriate to further clarify that, for the purposes of applying the provisions introduced by this regulation, due account should be taken of all relevant evidence, including relevant assessment reports regarding the circumstances prevailing on the domestic market of the exporting producers and the evidence on which they are based, which has been placed on the file, and upon which interested parties have had an opportunity to comment. It is especially the case in the absence of equivalent environmental and social standards or when overcapacities have an important impact on prices and costs. Overcapacities are defined when the commercial surpluses start being structural without any comparative advantage in the country, when domestic prices and export prices are lower than the prices on the world market or when investments in new production capacities are realised in discordance with a growing commercial surplus. Notes that trade unions can provide a specific insight in terms of health and safety conditions as well as environmental and social standards.
Amendment 41 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) It is appropriate to remind to European Institutions to coordinate with their major trading partners through multilateral or bilateral actions before and during investigations. In this regards, a comparative follow-up on the anti- dumping calculation with our major trading partners shall be exercised by the European Commission and the results is communicated to the stakeholders. To this purpose, the dedicated staff of the European Commission must increase.
Amendment 43 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 - paragraph 6a - point a
Article 2 - paragraph 6a - point a
(a) In case it is determined, when applying this provision or any other relevant provision of this Regulation, that it is not appropriate to use domestic prices and costs in the exporting country due to the existence of significant distortions, the normal value shall be constructed on the basis of costs of production and sale reflecting undistorted prices or benchmarks. For this purpose, the sources that may be used include undistorted international prices, costs, or benchmarks, or corresponding costs of production and sale in an appropriate representative country with a similar level of economic development as the exporting country, provided the relevant cost data are readily available. Indirect environmental costs such as CO2 emissions shall be taken into account and estimated as a rate of the total cost for the same amount in Europe; in case of no cooperation from the exporting country, the maximal cost will be applied. The constructed normal value shall include a reasonable amount for administrative, selling and general costs and for profits.
Amendment 49 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 - paragraph 6a - point b
Article 2 - paragraph 6a - point b
(b) Significant distortions for the product concerned within the meaning of point (a) may be deemed to exist, inter alia, when reported prices or costs, including the costs of raw materials and energy, are not the result of free market forces as they are affected by government intervention or as they are the result of social and environmental dumping. In considering whether or not significant distortions exist regard may be had, inter alia, to the potential impact of the following: the market in question is to a significant extent served by enterprises which operate under the ownership, decision, control or policy supervision or guidance of the authorities of the exporting country; state presence in firms allowing the state to interfere with respect to prices or costs; market share beyond 40% of the sector world market is held by the industry of the exporting country which could be a sign of abuse of a dominant position; public policies or measures discriminating in favour of domestic suppliers or otherwise influencing free market forces; and access to finance granted by institutions implementing public policy objectives; distortion in the operation of the privatised economy; lack of implementation of company law with adequate corporate governance rules; lack of effective legal framework for the conduct of business and non-proper functioning of a free-market economy including intellectual property rights or bankruptcy laws; lack of existence of a genuine financial sector by devaluation of the national currency and low social and environmental standards leading to unfair competition.
Amendment 58 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 - paragraph 6 a - point b a (new)
Article 2 - paragraph 6 a - point b a (new)
(ba) Significant distortions for the product concerned within the meaning of point (a) shall be deemed to exist, inter alia, when reported prices or costs are the result of overcapacities in the sense that the price or the cost of the product are not the result of free market forces as they are affected by levels of overproductions which reduce the impact of fixed costs.
Amendment 60 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 - paragraph 6 a - point b b (new)
Article 2 - paragraph 6 a - point b b (new)
(bb) Insists that the EU should impose stiffer duties on dumped or subsidised imported goods or put in place a border adjustment mechanism if the exporting third country which does not have a sufficient level of social and environmental standards assessed on the basis of environmental and labour rights conventions compared to what it is designed within the European Union.
Amendment 68 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point c
(c) When appropriate, the Commission services mayshall issue a reportpublic report every year describing the specific situation concerning the criteria listed in point (b) in a certain country or a certain sector. Such report and the evidence on which it is based may be placed on the file of any investigation relating to that country or sector. Interested parties such as trade unions and SMEs shall have ample opportunity to supplement, comment or rely on the report and the evidence on which it is based in each investigation in which such report or evidence is used. The determinations made shall take into account all of the relevant evidence on the file. Insists that trade unions and SMEs should have the possibility to submit anti- dumping complaints.
Amendment 74 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point d
(d) The Union industry and trade unions may rely on the report referred to in point (c) for the calculation of normal value when filing a complaint in accordance with Article 5 or a request for a review in accordance with Article 11. Insists on the fact that the European Union should do more to help trade unions and firms to take advantages of EU measures to combat dumping, in that sense, trade unions and SMEs should be accompanied by a Help Desk for filing complaints and providing guidance in investigation proceedings. The desk could even help them to put together the initial evidence of economic injury needed to justify launching an anti-dumping investigation.
Amendment 80 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point e
(e) The parties including trade unions and SMEs to the investigation shall be informed shortly after initiation about the relevant sources that the Commission intends to use for the purpose of point (a) and shall be given 10 days to comment. For this purpose, interested parties shall be given access to the file, including any evidence on which the investigating authority relies, without prejudice to Article 19.
Amendment 85 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 - paragraph 7
Article 2 - paragraph 7
In the case of imports from countries which arenon-market economy countries which are members of WTO or which, at the date of initiation, are not members of the WTO and listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2015/755, normal value shall be determined on the basis of the price or constructed value in a market economy third country, or the price from such a third country to other countries, including the Union, or where those are not possible, on any other reasonable basis, including the price actually paid or payable in the Union for the like product, duly adjusted if necessary to include a reasonable profit margin.
Amendment 94 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1037
Article 10 - paragraph 7
Article 10 - paragraph 7
The Commission shall also offer consultations to the country of origin and/or export concerned with regard to other subsidies identified in the course of the investigation. In these situations, the Commission shall send to the country of origin and/or export a summary of the main elements concerning other subsidies, in particular those referred to in point (c) of paragraph 2 of this article. If the additional subsidies are not covered by the notice of initiation, the notice of initiation shall be amended and the amended version be published in the Official Journal of the European Union, inviting all interested parties to comment. The Commission shall also take into account the lack of cooperation of the country of origin and/or export during the investigation.
Amendment 55 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Public-public partnerships should aim to develop closer synergies, increase coordination and avoid unnecessary duplication with Union, international, national and regional research programmes, and should fully respect the Horizon 2020 general principles, in particular those relating to openness and, transparency, and accessibility.
Amendment 59 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 acknowledges that international cooperation with third countries is necessary to address effectively common challenges. International cooperation in research and innovation is a key aspect of the Union’s global commitments and has an important role to play in the Union’s partnership with neighbourhood countries and with third countries. This cooperation follows the approach taken in the European neighbourhood policy to differentiate the level of cooperation with each country in the neighbourhood based on their commitment towards the Union.
Amendment 154 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) Member States should be able to ensure, in the interest of media pluralism and cultural diversity and an informed citizenship that citizens have universal access to a wide range of information and public value content provided by media service providers, in line with the evolution of media distribution systems and related business models.
Amendment 167 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The requirements concerning the capabilities of electronic communications networks are constantly increasing. While in the past the focus was mainly on growing bandwidth available overall and to each individual user, other parameters like latency, availability and reliability are becoming increasingly important. The current response towards this demand is bringing optical fibre closer and closer to the user and future 'very high capacity networks' will require performance parameters which are equivalent to what a network based on optical fibre elements at least up to the distribution point at the serving location can deliver. This corresponds in the fixed-line connection case to network performance equivalent to what is achievable by an optical fibre installation up to a multi-dwelling buildingpremises, considered as the serving location, and in the mobile connection case to network performance similar to what is achievable based on an optical fibre installation up to the base station, considered as the serving location. Variations in end-users' experience which are due to the different characteristics of the medium by which the network ultimately connects with the network termination point should not be taken into account for the purposes of establishing whether or not a wireless network could be considered as providing similar network performance. In accordance with the principle of technological neutrality, other technologies and transmission media should not be excluded, where they compare with this baseline scenario in terms of their capabilities. The roll-out of such 'very high capacity networks' will further increase the capabilities of networks and pave the way for the roll-out of future mobile network generations based on enhanced air interfaces and a more densified network architecture.
Amendment 189 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) The notification to BEREC should entail a mere declaration of the provider's intention to commence the provision of electronic communications networks and services. A provider may only be required to accompany such declaration by the information set out in Article 12 of this Directive. It should be designed to facilitate a consistent implementation of this Directive as well as to provide the most relevant market knowledge to BEREC and national regulatory authorities. Member States should not impose additional or separate notification requirements.
Amendment 198 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 60
Recital 60
(60) Electronic communications broadband networks are becoming increasingly diverse in terms of technology, topology, medium used and ownership, therefore, regulatory intervention must rely on detailed information and forecasts regarding network roll-out in order to be effective and to target the areas where it is needed. That information is essential to promote investments , increase connectivity across the EU, give visibility to the involved local authorities and inform the European citizens about their future connectivity. That information should include plans regarding both deployment of very high capacity networks, as well as significant upgrades or extensions of existing copper or other networks which might not match the performance characteristics of very high capacity networks in all respects, such as roll-out of fibre to the cabinet coupled with active technologies like vectoring. The level of detail and territorial granularity of the information that national regulatory authorities should gather should be guided by the specific regulatory objective, and should be adequate for the regulatory purposes that it serves. Therefore, the size of the territorial unit will also vary between Member States, depending on the regulatory needs in the specific national circumstances, and on the availability of local data. Level 3 in the Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics (NUTS) is unlikely to be a sufficiently small territorial unit in most circumstances. National regulatory authorities should be guided by BEREC guidelines on best practice to approach such a task, and such guidelines will be able to rely on the existing experience of national regulatory authorities in conducting geographical surveys of networks roll-out. National regulatory authorities should make available tools to end-users as regards quality of service to contribute towards the improvement of their awareness of the available connectivity services.
Amendment 205 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 61
Recital 61
(61) IBridging digital divide in Europe is essential precondition for achieving a gigabit society where all European will have access to internet and digital services. To this end, in the case of specific and well defined digital exclusion areas, national regulatory authorities should have the possibility to organise a call for declarations of interest with the aim of identifying undertakings that are willing to invest in very high capacity networks. In the interests of predictable investment conditions, national regulatory authorities should be able to share information with undertakings expressing interest in deploying very high-speed networks on whether other types of network upgrades, including those below 100 Mbps download speed, are present or foreseen in the area in question.
Amendment 219 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 103
Recital 103
(103) Ensuring ubiquitous connectivity in each Member State is essential for economic and social development, participation in public life and social and territorial cohesion. As connectivity becomes an integral element to European society and welfare, EU-wide coverage to cover close to 100 percent of European citizens should be achieved by relying on imposition by Member States of appropriate coverage requirements, which should be adapted to each area served and limited to proportionate burdens in order not to hinder deployment by service providers. Coverage of the territory as well as connectivity across Member States should be maximised and reliable, with a view to promote in-border and cross-border services and applications such as connected cars and e-health. Therefore, in order to increase regulatory certainty and predictability of investment needs and to guarantee proportionate and equitable connectivity for all citizens, application by competent authorities of coverage obligations should be coordinated at Union level. Considering national specificities, such coordination should be limited to general criteria to be used to define and measure coverage obligations, such as population density or topographical and topological features.
Amendment 233 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 139
Recital 139
(139) In situations where undertakings are deprived of access to viable alternatives to non-replicable assets up to the first distribution point, national regulatory authorities should be empowered to impose access obligations to all operators, without prejudice to their respective market power. In this regard, national regulatory authorities should take into consideration all technical and economic barriers to future replication of networks. The mere fact that more than one such infrastructure already exists should not necessarily be interpreted as showing that its assets are replicable. The first distribution point should be identified by reference to objective criteria. Under special circumstances in line with the objectives of this directive, national regulatory authorities should be able to impose access to active network components used for service provision on such infrastructure. Such circumstances may occur when access to passive elements would be economically inefficient or physically impracticable. In order to safeguard sustainable competitive outcomes for the end users, it must be ensured that the largest possible share of the value chain of any end user product is subject to competition.
Amendment 240 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 139 a (new)
Recital 139 a (new)
(139 a) In geographic areas where markets, by virtue of prospective investments or commercial agreements, including co-investment agreements, show or can be expected on a forward- looking basis to qualify as an oligopoly, the promotion of competition and safeguarding of end-user benefits are likely to be compromised. When national regulatory authorities can identify Unilateral Market Power (UMP), it is appropriate for them to be active and conduct specific monitoring on an ex ante basis and they are more likely to need to impose or maintain ex-ante obligations. This applies a fortiori if a wholesale market is concerned.
Amendment 262 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 175
Recital 175
Amendment 274 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 184
Recital 184
(184) Due to current uncertainty regarding the rate of materialisation of demand for very high capacity broadband services as well as general economies of scale and density, co-investment agreements can offer significant benefits in terms of pooling of costs and risks, enabling smaller-scale operators to invest on economically rational terms and thus promoting sustainable, long-term competition, including in areas where infrastructure-based competition might not be efficient. Where an operator with significant market power makes an open call for co-investment on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms in new network elements which significantly contribute to the deployment of very high capacity networks, the national regulatory authority should typically refrain from imposing obligations pursuant to this Directive on the new network elements, subject to further review in subsequent market analyses. Provided due account is taken of the prospective pro-competitive effects of the co-investment at wholesale and retail level, national regulatory authorities can still consider it appropriate, in light of the existing market structure and dynamics developed under regulated wholesale access conditions, and in the absence of a commercial offer to that effect, to safeguard the rights of access seekers who do not participate in a given co-investment through the maintenance of existing access products or – where legacy network elements are dismantled in due course – through imposition of access products with comparable functionality to those previously available on the legacy infrastructure.
Amendment 294 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 270
Recital 270
(270) NetworkMust-carry obligations should be applied in a technologically neutral manner taking into account evolving media distribution systems and consumer trends. Electronic communications networks and services used for the distribution of radio or television broadcastaudiovisual media services to the public include cable, IPTV, satellite and terrestrial broadcasting networks. They might also include other networks and services to the extent that they are used by a significant number of end- users use such networks as their principal means to receive radio and television broadcastto receive radio and audiovisual media services. Relevant criteria for assessing the concept of "a significant number of end-users" in this context may take into account inter alia developments in technology and consumption patterns of specific end-user groups. Must carry obligations can include the transmission of services specifically designed to enable appropriate access by disabled users. Accordingly complementary services include, amongst others, services designed to improve accessibility for end- users with disabilities, such as videotext, subtitling, audio description and sign language. Because of the growing provision and reception of connected TV services and the continued importance of electronic programme guides and other navigation facilities for user choice the transmission of programme-related data supporting those functionalities can be included in must carry obligations. Must carry obligations should enable access for end-users to connected TV services.
Amendment 308 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) 'very high capacity network' means an electronic communications network which either consists wholly of optical fibre elements at least up to the distribution point at the serving location or which is capable of delivering under usual peak- time conditions similarat least the same network performance in terms of available down- and uplink bandwidth, resilience, error- related parameters, and latency and its variation. Network performance can be considered similar regardless of whether the end-user experience varies due to the inherently different characteristics of the medium by which the network ultimately connects with the network termination point.
Amendment 330 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20
(20) ‘'harmful interference’' means interference which endangers the functioning of a radio navigation service or of other safety and mission-critical services or which otherwise seriously degrades, obstructs or repeatedly interrupts a radio communications service operating in accordance with the applicable international, Union or national regulations;
Amendment 339 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that in carrying out the regulatory tasks specified in this Directive, the national regulatory and other competent authorities take all reasonable measures which are necessary and proportionate for achieving the objectives set out in paragraph 2. Member States and, BEREC and the Commission shall also contribute to the achievement of these objectives.
Amendment 349 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The national regulatory and other competent authorities as well as BEREC shall:and the Commission, in discharging their respective responsibilities under this Directive, shall pursue each of the general objectives listed below. The expression of the list in the order from (a) to (d) does not constitute a ranking of the general objectives.
Amendment 357 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) promote the availability and affordability of and access to, and take-up of, very high capacity data connectivity, both fixed and mobile, by all Union citizens and businesses;
Amendment 369 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) promote the interests of the citizens of the Union, including in the long term, by ensuring widespread availability and take- up of very high capacity connectivity, both fixed and mobile, and of interpersonal communications services, by enabling maximum benefits in terms of choice, price and quality on the basis of effective competition, by maintaining security of networks and services, by ensuring a high and common minimum level of protection for end- users through the necessary sector- specific rules and by addressing the needs, such as for affordable prices, of specific social groups, in particular disabled users, elderly users and users with special social needs.
Amendment 374 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) promoting regulatory predictability by ensuring a consistent regulatory approach over appropriate review periods and through cooperation with each other, with BEREC and with the Commission;
Amendment 384 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point f
(f) imposing ex ante regulatory obligations only to the extent necessary to secure effective and sustainable competition on the wholesale and the retail market concerned and relaxing or lifting such obligations as soon as that condition is fulfilled.
Amendment 390 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
(f a) safeguarding competition to the benefit of consumers, including the imposition of ex-ante regulatory obligations to secure effective and sustainable competition on wholesale markets and promoting, where appropriate, infrastructure-based competition.
Amendment 397 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 6 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 6 a (new)
- monitoring closely the development of the Internet of Things in order to ensure competition, consumer protection and cybersecurity
Amendment 401 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 8
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 8
- dealingensuring compliance with issurules related to open internet access;
Amendment 407 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. National regulatory authorities and other competent authorities of the same Member State or of different Member States shall have the right to enter into cooperative arrangements with each other to foster regulatory cooperation where necessary.
Amendment 410 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that national regulatory authorities and other competent authorities exercise their powers impartially, transparently and in a timely manner. Member States shall ensure that they have adequate technical, financial and human resources to carry out the task s assigned to them.
Amendment 422 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to Article 49 paragraphs 2 and 2a, Member States shall not restrict or withdraw rights to install facilities or rights of use for radio spectrum or numbers before expiry of the period for which they were granted except where justified pursuant to paragraph 2 and where applicable in conformity with the Annex I and relevant national provisions regarding compensation for withdrawal of rights.
Amendment 426 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. In line with the need to ensure the effective and efficient use of radio spectrum or the implementation of harmonised conditions adopted under Decision No 676/2002/EC, Member States may allow withdrawal of rights, including those with a 25 year minimum durationby the competent national authority, based on detailed procedures laid down in advance, in compliance with the principles of proportionality and non-discrimination.
Amendment 433 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that undertakings providing electronic communications networks and services associated facilities, or associated services provide all the information, including financial information, necessary for national regulatory authorities, other competent authorities and BEREC to ensure conformity with the provisions of, or decisions made in accordance with, this Directive. In particular, national regulatory authorities shall have the power to require those undertakings to submit information concerning future network or service developments that could have an impact on the wholesale services that they make available to competitors. They may also require information on electronic communications networks and associated facilities which is disaggregated at local level and sufficiently detailed for the national regulatory authority to be able to conduct the geographical survey and to designate digital exclusion areas in accordance with Article 22. In accordance with Article 29, national regulatory authorities may sanction undertakings deliberately providing misleading, erroneous or incomplete information.
Amendment 440 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Article 20 – paragraph 3
3. Where information is considered confidential by a national regulatory or other competent authority in accordance with Union and national rules on business confidentiality, national security or the protection of personal data, the Commission, BEREC and the authorities concerned shall ensure such confidentiality. In accordance with the principle of sincere cooperation, national regulatory authorities and other competent authorities shall not deny the provision of the requested information to the Commission, to BEREC or to another authority on the grounds of confidentiality or the need to consult with the parties which provided the information. When the Commission, BEREC or a competent authority undertake to respect the confidentiality of information identified as such by the authority holding it, the latter shall share the information on request for the identified purpose without having to further consult the parties who provided the information.
Amendment 449 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
a) a survey of the current geographic reach of broadband networks within their territory, in particular for conducting the tasks required by Articles 62 and 65 and by Article 81, as well as for imposing obligations in accordance with Article 66 and 81 for the surveys required for the application of State aid rules; and
Amendment 455 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b – paragraph 1
a three-year forecast, if considered necessary by the national regulatory authority, of the reach of broadband networks within their territory, relying on the information gathered in accordance with point (a), where this is available and relevant.
Amendment 461 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b – paragraph 2
This forecast, if conducted, shall reflect the economic prospects of the electronic communications networks sector and investment intentions of operators at the time when the data is gathered, in order to allow the identification of available connectivity in different areas. This forecast, if conducted, shall include information on planned deployments by any undertaking or public authority, in particular to include very high capacity networks and significant upgrades or extensions of legacy broadband networks to at least the performance of next- generation access networks. For this purpose, national regulatory authorities shallmay request undertakings to provide relevant information regarding planned deployments of such networks based on the best information available to them.
Amendment 468 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The information collected in the survey shall be at an appropriate level of local detail and shall include sufficient information on the quality of service and parameters thereof. The information collected in the survey shall be confidential and the national regulatory authority shall not make this available to competitors.
Amendment 472 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. National regulatory authorities may designate a "digital exclusion area" corresponding to an area with clear territorial boundaries where, on the basis of the information gathered pursuant to paragraph 1, it is determined that for the duration of the relevant forecast period, no undertaking or public authority has deployed or is planning to deploy a very high capacity network or has significantly upgraded or extended its network to a performance of at least 100 Mbps download speeds, or is planning to do so. National regulatory authorities shallmay publish the designated digital exclusion areas.
Amendment 482 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 4
Article 22 – paragraph 4
4. When national regulatory authorities take measures pursuant to paragraph 3, they shall do so according to an efficient, objective, transparent and non- discriminatory procedure, whereby no undertaking is a priori excluded. Failure to provide information pursuant to paragraph 1(b) or to respond to the call for interest pursuant to paragraph 3 may be considered as misleading information pursuant to Articles 20 or 21.
Amendment 493 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 6
Article 22 – paragraph 6
6. NIf the relevant information for end-users is not available on the market, national regulatory authorities may make available information tools to end- users, in order to assist them to determine the availability of connectivity in different areas, with a level of detail which is useful to support their choice in terms of connectivity services, in line with national regulatory authority´s obligations regarding the protection of confidential information and business secrets.
Amendment 499 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States and their competent authorities shall ensure that the use of radio spectrum is organised on their territory in a way that no other Member State is impeded, in particular due to cross-border harmful interference between Member States, from allowing on its territory the use of harmonised radio spectrum in accordance with Union legislation.
Amendment 502 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall cooperate with each other, and through the Radio Spectrum Policy Group, in the cross-border coordination of the use of radio spectrum in order to:
Amendment 510 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 32 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
it shall make the draft measure accessible to the Commission, BEREC, and the national regulatory authorities in other Member Statespublish the draft measure, at the same time, together with the reasoning on which the measure is based, in accordance with Article 20(3), and inform the Commission, BEREC and, other national regulatory authorities thereofand stakeholders thereof at the same time. National regulatory authorities, BEREC and the Commission may make comments to the national regulatory authority concerned only within one month. The one-month period may not be extended.
Amendment 514 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 32 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
and would affect trade between Member States, and the Commission has indicated to the national regulatory authority that it considers that the draft measure would create a barrier to the single market or if it has serious doubts as to its compatibility with Union law and in particular the objectives referred to in Article 3, the draft measure shall not be adopted for a further two months. This period may not be extended. The Commission shall inform BEREC, the other national regulatory authorities of its reservations in such a caseand stakeholders, at the same time, of its reservations in such a case and invite stakeholders to provide their observations.
Amendment 519 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 32 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Within six weeks from the beginning of the two month period referred to in paragraph 4, BEREC shall, acting by a majority of its component members, issue an opinion on the Commission's notification referred to in paragraph 4, indicating whether it considers that the draft measure should be amended or withdrawn and, where appropriate, provide specific proposals to that end. This opinion shall be reasoned and made public.
Amendment 523 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 32 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. The national regulatory authority may withdraw the proposed draft measure at any stage of the procedure.
Amendment 529 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 33 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 33 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) issue a recommendation requiring the national regulatory authority concerned to amend or withdraw the draft measure, including specific proposals to that end and providing reasons justifying its recommendation, including specific proposals for amendment of the draft measure in particular where BEREC does not share the serious doubts of the Commission;
Amendment 534 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 33 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Within one month of the Commission issuing the recommendation in accordance with paragraph 5(a) or lifting its reservations in accordance with paragraph 5(b) of this Article, the national regulatory authority concerned shall communicate towithdraw the draft measure or adopt and publish the final measure and inform the Commission and, BEREC the adopted final measureand other national regulatory authorities and stakeholders thereof.
Amendment 541 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) any measures to promote competition pursuant to Article 52, when necessary, including non-discriminatory wholesale access obligations;
Amendment 546 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 35 – paragraph 2
Article 35 – paragraph 2
2. Where a national regulatory authority intends to take a measure which falls within the scope of paragraph 1 (a) to (g), it shall make the draft measure publicly available and accessible, together with the reasoning on which the measure is based, toand inform BEREC, the Commission and national regulatory authorities in other Member States, thereof at the same time.
Amendment 550 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 35 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 35 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) promote the development of the internal market as well as ensuring competition and maximise the benefits for the consumer, and overall achieve the objectives and principles set in Articles 3 and 45(2),
Amendment 565 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 1
Article 40 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that undertakings providing public communications networks or publicly available electronic communications services take appropriate technical and organisational measures to appropriately manage the risks posed to security of networks and services. Having regard to the state of the art, these measures shall ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk presented. In particular, measures shall be taken to ensure that, when necessary for confidentiality, electronic communications content is encrypted from end-to-end by default, in order to prevent and minimise the impact of security incidents on users and on other networks and services.
Amendment 580 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 41 – paragraph 3
Article 41 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that the competent authorities have all the powers necessary to investigate cases of non- compliance and the effects thereof on the security of the networks and services., and that undertakings providing public communications networks have a responsibility to react to cybersecurity incidents caused by hijacked devices;
Amendment 590 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 43 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 43 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Member States shall ensure that an effective appeal mechanism exists for undertakings whose requests for the granting of rights to install facilities are refused or otherwise not granted. The appeals body shall be independent of the parties involved and shall render a decision on appeal within two months.
Amendment 593 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Taking due account of the fact that radio spectrum is a public good that has an important social, cultural and economic value, Member States shall ensure the effective management of radio spectrum for electronic communications services and networks in their territory in accordance with Articles 3 and 4. They shall ensure that radio spectrum allocation used for electronic communications services and networks and issuing general authorisations or individual rights of use for such radio spectrum by competent authorities are based on objective, transparent, pro-competitive, non- discriminatory and proportionate criteria.
Amendment 597 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) ensuring coverage of their national territory and population at high quality and speed, both indoors and outdoors, including along major transport paths, including the trans-European transport network as defined in Regulation 1315/2013;
Amendment 599 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) ensuring predictability and consistency in the way rights are granted, renewed or modified in order to promote long term investments
Amendment 601 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) promoting the shared use of radio spectrum between similar and/or different uses of spectrum; promoting competition through appropriate established sharing rules and conditions, including the protection of existing rights of use, in accordance with Union law;
Amendment 605 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Where the Commission is considering acting to provide for measures in accordance with Article 39, it mayshall seek the advice of the Radio Spectrum Policy Group with regard to the implications of any such standard or specification for the coordination, harmonisation and availability of radio spectrum. The Commission shall take utmost account of the advice of the Radio Spectrum Policy Group in taking any subsequent steps.
Amendment 607 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 45 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
In case of a national or regional lack of market demand for the use of a harmonised band, and subject to the harmonisation measure adopted under Decision No 676/2002/EC and without prejudice to Decision 243/2012/EU establishing a multiannual radio spectrum policy programme (RSPP) and Decision No .../2017/EU on the use of the 470-790 MHz frequency band in the Union, Member States may allow an alternative use of all or part of that band, including the existing use, in accordance with paragraphs 4 and 5, provided that:
Amendment 612 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 45 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Member States mayshall, however, provide for proportionate and non-discriminatory restrictions to the types of radio network or wireless access technology used for electronic communications services where this is necessaryin order to:
Amendment 613 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 45 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point d a (new)
(d a) promote interconnection in Europe along major transport paths;
Amendment 618 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Article 45 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
A measure which prohibits the provision of any other electronic communications service in a specific band may only be provided for where justified by the need to protect safety of life services. Member States may, exceptionally, also extend such a measure in order to fulfil other general interest objectives as defined by Member States and the EU in accordance with Union law.
Amendment 621 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall decide on the most appropriate regime for authorising the use of radio spectrum, facilitate the use of radio spectrum, including shared use, under general authorisations and limit the granting of individual rights ofr use for radio spectrum to situations where such rights are necessary to maximise efficient use in the light of demand and, taking into account the criteria set out in the second subparagraph. In all other cases, they shall set out the conditions for thewhere necessary in order to: - avoid harmful interference, - ensure technical quality of service, - ensure coverage and performance of mobile network along all major roads and railways; - safeguard efficient use of radio spectrum in a general authorisation, or - fulfil other objectives of general interest as defined by Member States in conformity with the Union law.
Amendment 625 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 646 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 46 – paragraph 2
Article 46 – paragraph 2
2. When taking a decision pursuant to paragraph 1 with a view to facilitating the shared use of radio spectrum, the competent authorities shall ensure that the rules and conditions for the shared use of radio spectrum are clearly set out and concretely specified in the acts of authorisation.zation. Such rules shall include fair and non-discriminatory wholesale access conditions for all operators, including virtual operators, and facilitate efficient spectrum use, competition and innovation;
Amendment 655 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 47 – paragraph 2
Article 47 – paragraph 2
2. When attaching conditions to individual rights of use for radio spectrum, competent authorities may authorise the sharing of passive or active infrastructure, or of radio spectrum, as well as commercial roaming access agreements, or the joint roll-out of infrastructures for the provision of services or networks which rely on the use of radio spectrum, in particular with a view to ensuring effective and efficient use of radio spectrum or promoting coverage of close to 100 percent of Europeans as well as the deployment of innovative technologies. Conditions attached to the rights of use shall not prevent the sharing of radio spectrum. Implementation by undertakings of conditions attached pursuant to this paragraph shall remain subject to competition law.
Amendment 659 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 47 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 47 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The Commission may adopt implementing measures in order to specify the modalities of applying the conditions that Member States may attach to authorisations to use harmonised radio spectrum in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2, with the exception of fees pursuant to Article 42.
Amendment 664 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 49 – paragraph 1
Article 49 – paragraph 1
1. Where Member States authorise the use of radio spectrum through individual rights of use for a limited period of time, they shall ensure that the authorisation is granted for a period that is appropriate in view of the objective pursued taking due account of the need to ensure competition as well as effective and efficient use and promote efficient investments, including by allowing for an appropriate period for investment amortisation.
Amendment 668 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 49 – paragraph 2
Article 49 – paragraph 2
2. Where Member States grant rights of use for harmonised radio spectrum for a limited period of time, those rights of use for harmonised radio spectrum shall be valid for a duratioey shall ensure those rights of use remain valid for a minimum period of [15] years subject to a mid-term assessment after [7-10] years of granting the rights of use. Rights of use may be withdrawn ofr at least 25 years, except djusted by the Member States after the mid-term assessment if such rights prevent: - ensuring the case of temporary rights, temporary extension of rights pursuant to paragraph 3 and rights for secondary use in harmonised bandsefficient and effective use of radio spectrum, - pursuing a general interest objective, such as the achievement of the Union connectivity targets, or - organising and using radio spectrum for public order, public security purposes or defence. In case of withdrawal, the rights of use can only be revoked after a transitional period.
Amendment 679 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 50 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 50 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the need to promote, or avoid any distortion of, competition in line with Article 52, in particular by making necessary adjustments to existing spectrum assignments where justified in accordance with Article 49 to ensure effective competition and spectrum availability for potential new entrants;
Amendment 684 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 50 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 50 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
If as a result of the consultation pursuant to the first subparagraph, there is evidence of market demand from undertakings other than those holding rights of use for spectrum in the band concerned, the competent authority shall grant the rights pursuant to Article 54 and in compliance with the objectives set in articles 45 and 52.
Amendment 687 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 52 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 52 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
When Member States grant, amend or renew rights of use for radio spectrum, their national regulatory authorities mayshall take appropriate measures such as, inter alia:
Amendment 689 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 52 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 52 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) limiting the amount of radio spectrum for which rights of use are granted to any undertaking, or attaching conditions to such rights of use, such as the provision of wholesale accesspassive or active network sharing, national or regional roaming, wholesale access, in certain bands or in certain groups of bands with similar characteristics;
Amendment 693 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 52 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 52 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) reserving, if appropriate in regard to an exceptional situation in the national market, a certain part of a frequency band or group of bands for assignment to new entrants, or, if appropriate, to exceptional situations in national markets;
Amendment 716 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 58 – paragraph 2
Article 58 – paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to Article 21 of this Directive, Member States shall require that undertakings which acquire information from another undertaking before, during or after the process of negotiating access or interconnection arrangements use that information solely for the purpose for which it was supplied and respect at all times the confidentiality of information transmitted or stored. Where the conditions of competition demand it, access negotiations may be conducted via a neutral third party. Access negotiations should not unreasonably impede either party from acting unilaterally. The received information shall not be passed on to any other party, in particular other departments, subsidiaries or partners, for whom such information could provide a competitive advantage.
Amendment 718 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
National regulatory authorities shall, acting in pursuit of the objectives set out in Article 3, encourage and where appropriate ensure, in accordance with the provisions of this Directive, adequate access and interconnection, and the interoperability of services, exercising their responsibility in a way that promotes efficiency, sustainable competition, the deployment of very high capacity networks, efficient investment and innovation, and gives the maximum benefit to end-users. They shall provide guidance and make publicly available the procedures applicable to gain access and interconnection to ensure that small and medium-sized enterprises and operators with a limited geographical reach can benefit from the obligations imposed.
Amendment 727 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d
(d) to the extent that is necessary to ensure accessibility for end-users to digital radio and television broadcastingaudiovisual media services and related complementary services specified by the Member State, obligations on operators to provide access to the other facilities referred to in Annex II, Part II on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms.
Amendment 736 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 753 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 760 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
National regulatory authorities shall not impose obligations in accordance with the second subparagraph where, in particular, but not exclusively:
Amendment 773 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point a
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point a
(a) a viable and similar alternative means of access to end-users is made available to any undertakingprovided by the network operator and suitable for the provision of very high capacity networks, provided that thesuch access is offered on fair and reasonable terms and conditions to a very high capacity network by an undertaking meeting the criteria listed in Article 77 paragraphs (a) and (b); and; or
Amendment 782 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) c) these obligations may lead to strengthening the overall market position of undertakings designated as having significant market power. Obligations imposed under this paragraph are without prejudice to the ability of national regulatory authorities to impose obligations on an undertaking in accordance with Articles 66 to 72 and relax or lift obligations imposed under this paragraph on other undertakings in order to safeguard competition on a forward-looking basis.
Amendment 796 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 61 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 61 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
3. Where an undertaking has significant market power on a specific market (the first market), it may also be designated as having significant market power on a closely related market (the second market), where the links between the two markets are such as to allow the market power held in the first market to be leveraged into the second market, thereby strengthening the market power of the undertaking. Consequently, remedies aimed at preventing such leverage may be applied in the second market pursuant to this Directive.
Amendment 800 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 61 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 b (new)
Article 61 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 b (new)
An undertaking shall be deemed to have unilateral market power where, in the absence of significant market power, it enjoys a position of economic strength by virtue of the weakness of competitive constraints in an oligopolistic market, enabling it to act in a manner which is detrimental to consumer welfare.
Amendment 802 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 62 – paragraph 2
Article 62 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall publish, after consulting with BEREC, at the latest on the date of entry into force of this Directive, guidelines for market analysis and the assessment of significant and unilateral market power (hereinafter ‘"the SMP guidelines’") which shall be in accordance with the relevant principles of competition law and the objectives of the Code.
Amendment 804 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 62 – paragraph 3
Article 62 – paragraph 3
3. National regulatory authorities shall, taking the utmost account of the Recommendation and the SMP guidelines, define relevant markets appropriate to national circumstances, in particular relevant geographic markets within their territory, in accordance with the principles of competition law. National regulatory authorities shall take into account the results of the geographical survey conducted in accordance with Article 22(1). They shall follow the procedures referred to in Articles 23 and 32 before defining the markets that differ from those identified in the Recommendation.
Amendment 820 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 65 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 65 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 832 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 65 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 65 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) all relevant competitive constraints, including at retaion wholesale and retail level level, irrespective of whether the sources of such constraints are deemed to be electronic communications networks, electronic communications services, or other types of services or applications which are comparable from the perspective of the end-user, and irrespective of whether such constraints are part of the relevant market;
Amendment 834 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 65 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 65 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 838 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 65 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 65 – paragraph 2 – point d
Amendment 847 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 65 – paragraph 4
Article 65 – paragraph 4
4. Where a national regulatory authority determines that, in a relevant market the imposition of regulatory obligations in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article is justified, it shall identify: (a) any undertakings which individually or jointly have a significant market power on that relevant market in accordance with Article 61(2); or in case of the absence thereof: (b) undertakings which enjoy a position of unilateral market power on that market in accordance with Article 61(3). The national regulatory authority shall impose on such undertakings impose appropriate specific regulatory obligations in accordance with Article 66 or maintain or amend such obligations where they already exist if it considers that one or more retail markets would not be effectively competitive in the absence of those obligations.
Amendment 851 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 66 – paragraph 2
Article 66 – paragraph 2
2. Where an operator is designated as having significant market power on a specific market as a result of a market analysis carried out in accordance with Article 65 of this Directive, national regulatory authorities shall be able to impose any of the obligations set out in Articles 67 to 75 and 77 of this Directive as appropriate.;
Amendment 854 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 66 – paragraph 4
Article 66 – paragraph 4
4. Obligations imposed in accordance with this Article shall be based on the nature of the problem identified, in particular at on wholesale or retail level and where appropriate taking into account the identification of transnational demand pursuant to Article 64. They shall be proportionate, have regard to the costs and benefits, and be justified in the light of the objectives laid down in Article 3 of this Directive. Such obligations shall only be imposed following consultation in accordance with Articles 23 and 32.
Amendment 860 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 66 – paragraph 6
Article 66 – paragraph 6
6. National regulatory authorities shall consider the impact of new market developments, such as in relation to commercial agreements, including co- investment agreements, which have been concluded or unforeseeably breached or terminated affecting competitive dynamics. If these developments are not sufficiently important in order to determine the need to undertake a new market analysis in accordance with Article 65, the national regulatory authority shall assess whether it is necessary to review the obligations imposed on operators designated with significant market power in order to ensure that such obligations continue to meet the conditions in paragraph 4. Such amendments shall only be imposed following consultation in accordance with Articles 23 and 32.
Amendment 874 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 70 – title
Article 70 – title
Access to civil engineering and to entire and shared physical network elements
Amendment 876 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 70 – paragraph 1
Article 70 – paragraph 1
1. A national regulatory authority may, in accordance with Article 66, where it considers that denial of access or unreasonable terms and conditions having a similar effect would hinder the emergence of a sustainable competitive market and would not be in the end-user's interest: a. impose obligations on operators to meet reasonable requests for access to, and use of, civil engineering including, without limitation, buildings or entries to buildings, building cables including wiring, antennae, towers and other supporting constructions, poles, masts, ducts, conduits, inspection chambers, manholes, and cabinets, in situations where the market analysis indicates that denial of access or access given under unreasonable terms and conditions having a similar effect would hinder; b. impose obligations of access to, and use of, specific entire physical network elements and associated facilities, including unbundled access to the metallic local loop and sub-loop as well as unbundled access to fibre loops and fiber terminating segments; c. impose obligations to share with third parties specified network elements, including shared access to the emergence of a sustainable competitive market at the retail level and would not be in the end-user's interesttallic local loop and sub-loop as well as shared access to fibre loops and fibre terminating segments including wavelength division multiplexing and similar sharing solutions.
Amendment 889 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 70 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 70 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. National regulatory authorities shall take account in particular of the following factors: (a) the technical and economic viability of using or installing competing facilities, in the light of the rate of market development, taking into account the nature and type of interconnection and/or access involved, including the viability of other upstream access products such as access to ducts; (b) the technological evolution affecting network design and management (cb) the feasibility of providing the access proposed, in relation to the capacity available; (dc) the initial investment by the facility owner, taking account of any public investment made and the risks involved in making the investment; (ed) the need to safeguard competition in the long term, with particular attention to economically efficient infrastructure- based competition; (fe) where appropriate, any relevant intellectual property rights; (g) the provision of pan-European services.
Amendment 902 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – title
Article 71 – title
Obligations of access to, and use of, specific network facilitieentire and shared physical network elements
Amendment 905 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 912 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Amendment 919 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) to give third parties access to specifiedobligations of access to, and use of, specific entire physical network elements and/or associated facilities, as appropriate including access to network elements which are either not active or physical and/or active or virtual unbundled access to the local loop;including unbundled access to the metallic local loop and sub-loop as well as unbundled access to fibre loops and fibre terminating segments
Amendment 923 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a a (new)
(a a) obligations to share with third parties specified network elements, including shared access to the metallic local loop and sub-loop as well as shared access to fibre loops and fibre terminating segments, including wavelength division multiplexing and similar sharing solutions;
Amendment 924 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Amendment 925 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Amendment 930 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d
Amendment 932 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point e
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point e
Amendment 933 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point f
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point f
Amendment 935 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point g
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point g
Amendment 936 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point h
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point h
Amendment 937 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point i
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point i
Amendment 938 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 943 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. WThen national regulatory authorities are considering the appropriateness of imposing any of the possible specific obligations referred in paragraph 1, and in particular when assessing, in conformity with the principle of proportionality, whether and how such obligations should be imposed, they shall analyse whether other forms of access to wholesale inputs either on the same or a related wholesale market, would already be sufficient to address the identified problem at the retail level. The assy shall take account in particular of the following factors:(a) the technical and economic viability of using or installing competing facilities, in the light of the rate of market development, taking into account the nature and type of interconnection and/or access involved, including the viability of other upstream access products such as access to ducts; (b) the technological evolution affecting network design and management (cb) the feasibility of providing the access proposed, in relation to the capacity available; (dc) the initial invesstment shall include existing or prospective commercial access offers, regulated access pursuant to Article 59, or existing or contemplated regulated access to other wholesale inputs pursuant to this Article. They shall take account in particular of the following factors:by the facility owner, taking account of any public investment made and the risks involved in making the investment ; (ed) the need to safeguard competition in the long term, with particular attention to economically efficient infrastructure- based competition; (fe) where appropriate, any relevant intellectual property rights; (g) the provision of pan-European services.
Amendment 948 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 949 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 953 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 954 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point d
Amendment 959 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point e
Amendment 967 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point f
Amendment 968 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point g
Amendment 972 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 3
Article 71 – paragraph 3
3. When imposing obligations on an operator to provide access in accordance with the provisions of this Article,This is without prejudice to national regulatory authorities may lay down technical or opgiving considerational con in additions to be met by the provider and/or beneficiaries of such access where necessary to ensure normal operation of the network. Obligations to follow specific technical standards or specifications shall be in compliance with the standards and specifications laid downimposing each of the obligations on an operator in accordance with Article 3972.
Amendment 984 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 72 a (new)
Article 72 a (new)
Article 72 a Other access-related obligations 1. A national regulatory authority may, in accordance with the provisions of Article 66, impose: (a) to give third parties access to specified active network elements and services; (b) to provide specified services on a wholesale basis for resale by third parties; (c) to negotiate in good faith with undertakings requesting access; (d) not to withdraw access to facilities already granted; (ee) to grant open access to technical interfaces, protocols or other key technologies that are indispensable for the interoperability of services or virtual network services; (ff) to provide co-location or other forms of associated facilities sharing; (gg) to provide specified services needed to ensure interoperability of end-to-end services to users, including facilities for software emulated networks or roaming on mobile networks; (hh) to provide access to operational support systems or similar software systems necessary to ensure fair competition in the provision of services; (i) to interconnect networks or network facilities; (j) to provide access to associated services such as identity, location and presence service. National regulatory authorities may attach to those obligations conditions covering fairness, reasonableness and timeliness. 2. They shall take account in particular of the following factors: (a) the technical and economic viability of using or installing competing facilities, in the light of the rate of market development, taking into account the nature and type of interconnection and/or access involved, including the viability of other upstream access products such as access to ducts; (b) the technological evolution affecting network design and management (cb) the feasibility of providing the access proposed, in relation to the capacity available; (dc) the initial investment by the facility owner, taking account of any public investment made and the risks involved in making the investment ; (ed) the need to safeguard competition in the long term, with particular attention to economically efficient infrastructure- based competition; (fe) where appropriate, any relevant intellectual property rights; (g) the provision of pan-European services.
Amendment 1001 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 74
Article 74
Amendment 1091 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 106 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 106 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States may impose reasonable ‘'must carry’' obligations, for the transmission of specified radio and television broadcast channelaudiovisual media services and related complementary services, particularly accessibility services to enable appropriate access for disabled end-users and data supporting connected TV services andand enabling end-user access to connected TV services and to the specified services on electronic programme guides, on undertakings under their jurisdiction providing electronic communications networks and services used for the distribution of radio or television broadcast channelaudiovisual media services to the public where a significant number of end- users of such networks use them as their principal means to receive radio and television broadcast channeland services use them to receive radio and audiovisual media services. Such obligations shall only be imposed where they are necessary to meet general interest objectives as clearly defined by each Member State and shall be proportionate and transparent.
Amendment 1101 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part A – point 7
Annex I – part A – point 7
7. Access obligations other than those provided for in Article 13 of this Directive applying to undertakings providing electronic communications networks or services., including, for the avoidance of doubt, under Article 59(2)
Amendment 1103 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part D – point 1
Annex I – part D – point 1
1. Obligation to provide a service or to use a type of technology, within the limits of Article 49 of this Directive including, to cover close to 100 percent of European citizens and, where appropriate, coverage and quality of service requirements.
Amendment 1106 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – part 2 – point b
Annex II – part 2 – point b
(b) Access to electronic programme guides (EPGs)., including for data supporting and enabling end-user access to connected TV services
Amendment 1108 #
Amendment 1110 #
Amendment 1145 #
Amendment 32 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) On 10 June 2016 the Commission presented the proposal for the EU to ratify the Paris agreementThe Council ratified the Paris Agreement on 5 October 2016, following the approval of the European Parliament on 4 October 2016. The Paris agreement entered into force on 4 November 2016 and aims at keeping the increase of global temperature below 2 °C above pre- industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1,5 °C above pre-industrial levels. This legislative proposal forms part of the implementation of the EU's commitment in the Paris agreement. The Union's commitment to economy-wide emission reductions was confirmed in the intended nationally determined contribution of the Union and its Member States that was submitted to the Secretariat of the UNFCCC on 6 March 2015.
Amendment 52 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) This Regulation should provide an incentive for emission reductions consistent with other Union climate and energy legislation. Taking into account that over 75% of the Union´s greenhouse gas emissions are related to energy, for sectors covered by this Regulation a particular significance is to be given to energy efficiency policies. Energy efficiency is key not only for reducing energy bills, decarbonising the economy, and ensuring energy security, but also for strengthening economic competitiveness, creating skilled jobs and tackling energy poverty. Furthermore, measures taken in the sectors covered by this Regulation, while helping Member States achieve their targets, pay for themselves over time. When translating this Regulation into national policies, Member States should properly invest on energy efficiency across sectors.
Amendment 69 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) This Regulation should be reviewed as of 2024 and every 5 years thereafter in order to assess its overall functioning. The review should take into account evolving national circumstances and be informed by the results of the global stocktake of the Paris Agreement. Where necessary, the review of this Regulation should be accompanied by legislative proposals in order to enhance the Union´s climate action, according to the evolutions emerging from the facilitative dialogue under the UNFCCC.
Amendment 74 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation lays down obligations on the minimum contributions of Member States to meeting the greenhouse gas emission reduction commitment of the Union for the period from 2021 to 2030, rules on determining annual emission allocations and for the evaluation of Member States' progress towards meeting their minimum contributions, requiring Member States to reach the targets set in Annex I in order to collectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions covered in Article 2 by at least 30% in 2030 compared to 2005.
Amendment 78 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The general objective of this Regulation is to contribute to set the Union on a cost- effective path to reach the goals of the Paris Agreement, being consistent with the Union’s Energy Roadmap 2050.
Amendment 87 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Subject to the flexibilities provided for in Articles 5, 6 and 7, to the adjustment pursuant to Article 10(2) and taking into account any deduction resulting from the application of Article 7 of Decision No 406/2009/EC, each Member State shall ensure that its greenhouse gas emissions in each year between 2021 and 2029 do not exceed the level defined by a linear trajectory, starting in 2020 on the value of the 2020 annual emission allocation according to Decision 2013/634/EU and subsequent amendments, or on the average of its greenhouse gas emissions during 2016, 2017 and 2018 determined pursuant to paragraph 3, using whichever value is lower, and ending in 2030 on the limit set for that Member State in Annex I to this Regulation.
Amendment 96 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall adopt an implementing act delegated act in accordance with Article 12 to supplement this Regulation by setting out the annual emission allocations for the years from 2021 to 2030 in terms of tonnes of CO2 equivalent as specified in paragraphs 1 and 2. For the purposes of this implementingdelegated act, the Commission shall carry out a comprehensive review of the most recent national inventory data for the years 2005 and 2016 to 2018 submitted by Member States pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation No (EU) 525/2013.
Amendment 103 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. This implementingdelegated act shall also specify, based on the percentages notified by Member States under Article 6(2), the quantities that may be taken into account for their compliance under Article 9 between 2021 and 2030. If the sum of all Member States' quantities were to exceed the collective total of 1050 million, the quantities for each Member State shall be reduced on a pro rata basis so that the collective total is not exceeded.
Amendment 104 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Amendment 121 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Member States that may have a limited cancellation of up to a maximum of 1050 million EU ETS allowances as defined in Article 3(a) of Directive 2003/87/EC collectively taken into account for their compliance under this Regulation are listed in Annex II to this Regulation.
Amendment 122 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. With a view to preserve the overall reduction of emissions both in the ETS and non-ETS sectors, the limit of 50 million EU ETS allowances might be reconsidered at the moment of the first revision of this Regulation according to possible evolutions of the balance of allowances in the ETS market.
Amendment 144 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In 2027 and 2032, if the reviewed greenhouse gas emissions of a Member State exceed its annual emission allocation for any specific year of the period, pursuant to paragraph 2 of this Article and the flexibilities used pursuant to Articles 5 to 7, the following measures shall apply:
Amendment 151 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall ensure the accurate accounting under this Regulation through the Union Registry established pursuant to Article 10 of Regulation (EU) No 525/2013, including. The Commission shall, for that purpose, adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 12 to supplement this Regulation, concerning in particular annual emission allocations, flexibilities exercised under Article 4 to 7, compliance under Article 9 and changes in coverage under Article 10 of this Regulation. The Central Administrator shall conduct an automated check on each transaction under this Regulation and, where necessary, block transactions to ensure there are no irregularities. This information shall be accessible to the public.
Amendment 154 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 4(3), 7(2) and 11 of this Regulation shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from the entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 159 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13
Article 13
Amendment 160 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 14 – paragraph -1 (new)
Within six months of the facilitative dialogue under the UNFCCC in 2018, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council assessing the consistency of the Union´s climate change legislation with the Paris Agreement goals. The report shall assess in particular the adequacy of the obligations laid down in this Regulation.
Amendment 161 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council by 28 February 2024 and every five years thereafter on the operation of this Regulation, its contribution to the EU'’s overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and its contribution to the goals of the Paris Agreement, and may make legislative proposals if appropriate.
Amendment 37 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) This regulation should contribute to the transformation towards a low- carbon economy and to achieving the goals set in the Paris Agreement, in coherence with the EU Emissions Trading System and the Effort Sharing Decision.
Amendment 42 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The LULUCF sector can contribute to climate change mitigation in several ways, in particular by reducing emissions, and maintaining and enhancing sinks and carbon stocks, and providing bio-materials that can act as temporary carbon stores and carbon substitutes, replacing fossil based materials and fuels. In order for measures aiming in particular at increasing carbon sequestration to be effective, the sustainable forest management and long- term stability and adaptability of carbon pools is essential.
Amendment 78 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) harvested wood products.
Amendment 95 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. By derogation from the requirement to apply the default value established in Article 5(3), a Member State may transition cropland, grassland, wetland, settlements and other land from the category of such land converted to forest land to the category of forest land remaining forest land after 30 years from the date of conversion. Any decision to grant this derogation must be based on the IPCC guidelines;
Amendment 121 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The national forestry accounting planreport shall contain all the elements listed in Annex IV, section B and include a proposed new forest reference level based on the continuation of currentactive, sustainable forest management practice and intensity, as documented between 1990-2009 per forest type and per age class in national forests,up to the year 2017 expressed in tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year.
Amendment 142 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 170 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – part A – paragraph 1 – point e
Annex IV – part A – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) Reference levels should take into account the objective of contributing to the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use of natural resources, as set out in the EU Forest Strategy, Member States' national forest policies, and the EU Biodiversity Strategy and the EU Bioeconomy Strategy;
Amendment 43 #
2016/0185(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Therefore, the existing maximum wholesale roaming charges for voice calls, SMS and data services should be lowered substantially.
Amendment 70 #
2016/0185(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 531/2012
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. The average wholesale charge that the visited network operator may levy on the roaming provider for the provision of a regulated roaming call originating on that visited network, inclusive, among others, of origination, transit and termination costs, shall not exceed a safeguard limit of EUR 0.041 per minute as of 15 June 2017 and shall, without prejudice to Article 19, remain at EUR 0.041 until 30 June 2022
Amendment 81 #
2016/0185(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) No 531/2012
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. With effect from 15 June 2017, the average wholesale charge that the visited network operator may levy on the roaming provider for the provision of a regulated roaming SMS message originating on that visited network shall not exceed a safeguard limit of EUR 0.0105 per SMS message and shall, without prejudice to Article 19, remain at EUR 0.0105 until 30 June 2022.
Amendment 84 #
2016/0185(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) No 531/2012
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. With effect from 15 June 2017, the average wholesale charge that the visited network operator may levy on the roaming provider for the provision of regulated data roaming services by means of that visited network shall not exceed a safeguard limit of EUR 0.0085 per me2.5 per gigabyte of data transmitted. This safeguard limit shall, on 1 July 2018, decrease to EUR 2 per gigabyte of data transmitted, on 1 July 2019 to EUR 1.5 per gigabyte of data transmitted, and shallon 1 July 2020, to EUR 1 per gigabyte of data transmitted. It shall remain, without prejudice to Article 19, remain at EUR 0.00851 per megigabyte of data transmitted until 30 June 2022.
Amendment 106 #
2016/0185(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 6 – point a
Article 1 – point 6 – point a
In addition, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council every two years after 15 June 2017no later than 15 June 2019 and every two years thereafter. The report shall be accompanied by a legislative proposal from the Commission for a revision of the wholesale charges for regulated roaming services laid down in this Regulation, taking into consideration, in particular, changes in data usage patterns by European consumers.
Amendment 70 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8 a) When calculating the duration of posting, same postings within the same contract concluded by the undertaking referred to in Article 1 (1) should be taken into account.
Amendment 71 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 b (new)
Recital 8 b (new)
(8 b) When assessing working place for the purpose of calculating the duration of posting in the context of replacement, the working place should be understood as the very same working place where the worker is posted to the same working position to perform the same tasks.
Amendment 72 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 c (new)
Recital 8 c (new)
(8 c) For the calculation of the remuneration within the meaning of this Directive, minimum rates of pay and other mandatory elements, laid down by law or universally applicable collective agreements or arbitration awards, are to be taken into account, provided that these elements do not alter the relationship between the service provided by a workers and the consideration which the worker receives in return. The mandatory elements are the elements which apply to all workers and that are not optional or dependent on certain events or factors. Member States should specify in a transparent way the different elements of remuneration applicable on their territory. Posted worker should be entitled to the gross amount of remuneration which does not have to comply with the all mandatory elements but to the amount required.
Amendment 82 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Because of the highly mobile nature of work in international road transport, the implementation of th it would be pmosting of workers directive raises particular legal questions and difficulties (especially where the link with the concerned Member State is insufficient). It would be most suited for these challenges to be addressed suited to address this topic through sector-specific legislation together with other EU initiatives aimed at improving the functioning of the internal road transport market.
Amendment 121 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
Amendment 132 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) When calculating the duration of posting, only postings within the same contract concluded by the undertaking referred to in Article 1 (1) should be taken into account.
Amendment 133 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 b (new)
Recital 8 b (new)
(8b) When assessing working place for the purpose of calculating the duration of posting in the context of replacement, the working place should be understood as the very same working place where the worker is posted to the same working position to perform the same tasks.
Amendment 134 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 c (new)
Recital 8 c (new)
(8c) For the calculation of the remuneration within the meaning of this Directive, minimum rates of pay and other mandatory elements, laid down by law or universally applicable collective agreements or arbitration awards, are to be taken into account, provided that these elements do not alter the relationship between the service provided by a workers and the consideration which the worker receives in return. The mandatory elements are the elements which apply to all workers and that are not optional or dependent on certain events or factors. Member States should specify in a transparent way the different elements of remuneration applicable on their territory. Posted worker should be entitled to the gross amount of remuneration which does not have to comply with the all mandatory elements but to the amount required.
Amendment 139 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(-1) in Article 1, the following paragraph is added: “2a. This Directive shall not apply to transport undertakings.”
Amendment 146 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Amendment 155 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Because of the highly mobile nature of work in international road transport, the implementation of th it would be pmosting of workers directive raises particular legal questions and difficulties (especially where the link with the concerned Member State is insufficient). It would be most suited for these challenges to be addressed suited to address this topic through sector-specific legislation together with other EU initiatives aimed at improving the functioning of the internal road transport market.
Amendment 178 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 – point c
(c) remuneration, including overtime ratesminimum rates of pay, including overtime rates, unless the Member State fails to publish in the single official national website referred to in Article 5 of Directive 2014/67/EU the constituent elements of minimum rates of pay, their geographic and personal scope and the method of calculation; this point does not apply to supplementary occupational retirement pension schemes;
Amendment 193 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
For the purposes of this Directive, remuneration means all the elements of remuneration rendered mandatory by national law, regulation or administrative provision, collective agreements or arbitration awards which have been declared universally applicable and/or, in the absence of a system for declaring collective agreements or arbitration awards to be of universal application, other collective agreements or arbitthe concept of minimum rates of pay referred to in paragraph 1 (c) is defined by the national law and/or praction awards within the meaning of paragraph 8 second subparagraph, ince of the Member State to whose territory the worker is posted.
Amendment 200 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Member States shall publish in the single official national website referred to in Article 5 of Directive 2014/67/EU the constituent elements of remuneration in accordance with point (c)minimum rates of pay, their geographic and personal scope and the method of calculation in accordance with point (c). If the payment received by the posted worker is at least equal to the minimum rates of pay, it shall be deemed that this posted worker has received the minimum rates of pay provided for in this Directive.
Amendment 201 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Member States shall publish in the single official national website referred to in Article 5 of Directive 2014/67/EU the constituent elements of remuneration in accordance with point (c)., their geographic and personal scope and the method of calculation in accordance with point (d). If the payment received by the posted worker is at least equal to the amount of constituent elements of remuneration, it shall be deemed that this posted worker has received the remuneration provided for in this Directive."
Amendment 210 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a
Amendment 214 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a a (new)
Amendment 229 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
Amendment 260 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(–1) In Article 1, the following paragraph 2a is inserted : 2a. This Directive shall not apply to transport undertakings.
Amendment 279 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 2a
Article 2a
Amendment 366 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – pragraph 1 – indent 2 – point c
Article 3 – pragraph 1 – indent 2 – point c
(c) remuneration, including overtime ratesminimum rates of pay, including overtime rates, unless the Member State fails to publish in the single official national website referred to in Article 5 of Directive 2014/67/EU the constituent elements of minimum rates of pay, their geographic and personal scope and the method of calculation; this point does not apply to supplementary occupational retirement pension schemes;
Amendment 400 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
For the purposes of this Directive, remuneration means all the elements of remuneration rendered mandatory by national law, regulation or administrative provision, collective agreements or arbitration awards which have been declared universally applicable and/or, in the absence of a system for declaring collective agreements or arbitration awards to be of universal application, other collective agreements or arbitthe concept of minimum rates of pay referred to in paragraph 1 (c) is defined by the national law and/or praction awards within the meaning of paragraph 8 second subparagraph, ince of the Member State to whose territory the worker is posted.
Amendment 428 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Member States shall publish in the single official national website referred to in Article 5 of Directive 2014/67/EU the constituent elements of remunerminimum rates of pay, their geographic and personal scope and the method of calculation in accordance with point (c).
Amendment 438 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
If the payment received by the posted worker is at least equal to the minimum rates of pay, it shall be deemed that this posted worker has received the minimum rates of pay provided for in this Directive.
Amendment 452 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – pragraph 1 a
Article 3 – pragraph 1 a
Amendment 468 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a a (new)
(ba) The following paragraph is added: 1aa. When the effective duration of posting exceeds 24 months, Member States shall ensure that, whatever the law applicable to the employment relationship, the undertaking referred to in Article 1(1) guarantee workers posted to their territory, in addition to the terms and conditions of employment referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, the terms and conditions of employment covering the following matters which, in the Member State where the work is carried out, are laid down: – by law, regulation or administrative provision, and/or – by collective agreements or arbitration awards which have been declared universally applicable within the meaning of paragraph 8: (a) other mandatory rules relating to leave and holiday entitlements, in addition paragraph 1(b); (b) parental and paternal leave; (c) other mandatory rules relating to working hours and rest periods, in addition to paragraph 1(a); (d) remuneration, including overtime rates, in addition to paragraph 1(c), unless the Member State fails to publish in the single official national website referred to in Article 5 of Directive 2014/67/EU the constituent elements of the remuneration, their geographic and personal scope and the method of calculation; this point does not apply to supplementary occupational retirement pension schemes; Where a posted worker is replaced by another posted worker performing the same task at the same working place [by the undertaking referred to in Article 1(1), the duration of the posting shall for the purposes of this paragraph be the cumulative duration of the posting periods of the individual workers concerned. This paragraph shall not apply to workers that are posted for an effective duration of six months or less. For the purpose of this Directive, remuneration means all the elements of remuneration rendered mandatory by national law, regulation or administrative provision, collective agreements or arbitration awards which have been declared universally applicable and/or, in the absence of a system for declaring collective agreements or arbitration awards to be of universal application, other collective agreements or arbitration awards within the meaning of paragraph 8 second subparagraph, in the Member State to whose territory the worker is posted. Member States shall publish in the single official national website referred to in Article 5 of Directive 2014/67/EU the constituent elements of remuneration, their geographic and personal scope and the method of calculation in accordance with point (d). If the payment received by the posted worker is at least equal to the amount of constituent elements of remuneration, it shall be deemed that this posted worker has received the remuneration provided for in this Directive.
Amendment 469 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a b (new)
(ba) The following paragraph is added: 1ab. Member States shall publish in the single official national website referred to in Article 5 of Directive 2014/67/EU the constituent elements of remuneration, their geographic and personal scope and the method of calculation in accordance with point (d). If the payment received by the posted worker is at least equal to the amount of constituent elements of remuneration, it shall be deemed that this posted worker has received the remuneration provided for in this Directive.
Amendment 37 #
2016/0031(COD)
(5) In order to avoid any incompliance with Union law and enhance transparency, Member States should inform the Commission of their intent to enter into negotiations with regard to new intergovernmental agreements or amendments to existing intergovernmental agreements as soon as possible. The Commission should be kept informed regularly of the progress of the negotiations. Member States should have the possibility to invite the Commission to participate in the negotiations as an observer, or the Commission should have the possibility to participate in the negotiations on its own initiative.
Amendment 50 #
2016/0031(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In order to ensure compliance with Union law, Member States should notify the draft intergovernmental agreement to the Commission before it becomes legally binding for the parties (ex-ante). In a spirit of cooperation, the Commission should support the Member State in identifying compliance issues of the draft intergovernmental agreement or amendment. The respective Member State would then be better prepared to conclude a Union law compliant agreement. The Commission should have sufficient time for such an assessment in order to provide for as much legal certainty as possible while avoiding undue delays. In order to fully benefit from the Commission's support Member States should refrain from concluding an intergovernmental agreement until the Commission has informed the Member State of its assessment. The Member States should take all necessary steps to find a suitable solution to eliminate the incompatibility identified and not sign intergovernmental agreements when they do not comply with EU law.
Amendment 63 #
2016/0031(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The content of any instrument accompanying an agreement or of parts thereof, not its form, should determine whether it qualifies as an intergovernmental agreement or, in the absence of legally binding force, as a non- binding instrument for the purposes of this Decision.
Amendment 144 #
2016/0031(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. At the request of the Member State concerned, or at the request of the Commission and with the written approval of the Member State concerned, the Commission may participate in the negotiations as an obserThe Commission may participate in the negotiations as an observer at the request of the Member State or on its own initiativer.
Amendment 151 #
2016/0031(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Wheren the Commission participates in the negotiations as an observer, it mayshall provide the Member State concerned with advice on how to avoid the incompatibility of the intergovernmental agreement or amendment under negotiation with Union law.
Amendment 166 #
2016/0031(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 187 #
2016/0031(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 21 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Natural gas (gas) remains an essential component of the energy supply of the Union. A large proportion of such gas is imported into the Union from third countries, and some Member States therefore depend largely or wholly on gas supplied by third country monopolies.
Amendment 25 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) A major disruption of the gas supply even in one Member State can affect all Member States, the Union as a whole and Contracting Parties to the Treaty establishing the Energy Community, signed in Athens on 25 October 2005. It can also severely damage the Union economy and can have a major social impact, particularly on vulnerable groups of customers.
Amendment 32 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The Commission’s Communication on the short-term resilience of the European gas system from October 201413 analysed the effects of a partial or complete disruption of gas supplies from Russia and concluded that purely national approaches are not very effective in the event of severe disruption, given their scope, which is by definition limited, and the inadequate coordination, especially at regional level. This stress test showed how a more cooperative approach among Member States could significantly reduce the impact of very severe disruption scenarios in the most vulnerable Member States. __________________ 13 COM(2014) 654 final. COM(2014) 654 final.
Amendment 38 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) In order to create a stable, flexible internal energy market, greater interaction should be ensured between the electricity and gas systems so that, should the gas supply be disrupted, electricity or other alternative energy sources could be used instead.
Amendment 128 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Natural gas (gas) remainis an essential component of the energy supply of the Union. A large proportion of such gas is imported into the Union from third countrThis makes security of gas supply a key element of the Union's overall energy security, with relevance to the Union's competitiveness and growth. Even though more than 50 % of gas consumption in the Union and the rest of the European Economic Area is currently covered by domestic production, a growing proportion of gas is imported from third countries. Enhancing the Union's energy security and making its gas market more resilient thus requires creating a stable, market-based regulatory framework for developing gas production from domestic sources. Furthermore, increasing energy efficiency as well as the use of renewable energy sources reduces the Union's reliance on gas imports, thereby also addressing dependence on dominant external suppliers.
Amendment 130 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Natural gas (gas) remains an essential component of the energy supply of the Union. A large proportion of such gas is imported into the Union from third countries, and some Member States therefore depend largely or wholly on gas supplied by third country monopolies.
Amendment 136 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) The Union is committed to lessening its dependency on fossil fuels and to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions consistently with the commitment to holding the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2 °C above preindustrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 °C.
Amendment 137 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) Since the year 2000, the EU gas demand has declined by 14%, partly due to the economic crisis, but also due to the implementation of energy efficiency policies. The Union's climate and energy objectives and the transition towards a low-carbon economy will continue to have a significant impact on the demand for gas. Any future analysis of gas demand should therefore take these trends and targets into account.
Amendment 145 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) A major disruption of the gas supply even in one Member State can affect all Member States, the Union as a whole and Contracting Parties to the Treaty establishing the Energy Community, signed in Athens on 25 October 2005. It can also severely damage the Union economy and can have a major social impact, particularly on vulnerable groups of customers.
Amendment 147 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) This Regulation aims to ensure that all the necessary measures are taken to safeguard an uninterrupted supply of gas throughout the Union, in particular to protected customers in the event of difficult climatic conditions or disruptions of the gas supply. These objectiveis should be achieved through the most cost- effective measures and in such, in a way that energy markets are not distorted, in accordance with Article 194 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) and with the goals of the Energy Union to deliver secure, affordable and climate-friendly energy.
Amendment 148 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The Commission's Communication on Energy Efficiency (COM(2014)520), highlighted that energy efficiency has a fundamental role to play in the transition towards a more competitive, secure and sustainable energy system with an internal energy market at its core. Saving energy and reducing gas consumption should therefore be a priority to secure gas supply and improve Europe's energy independence. Member States should give energy efficiency primary consideration to decrease the use of gas, particularly in the construction and renovation of buildings as gas accounts for around half of the EU principal energy consumption for heating and cooling.
Amendment 152 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The Commission’s Communication on the short-term resilience of the European gas system from October 201413 analysed the effects of a partial or complete disruption of gas supplies from Russia and concluded that purely national approaches are not very effective in the event of severe disruption, given their scope, which is by definition limited, and the inadequate coordination, especially at regional level. This stress test showed how a more cooperative approach among Member States could significantly reduce the impact of very severe disruption scenarios in the most vulnerable Member States. __________________ 13 COM(2014) 654 final. COM(2014) 654 final.
Amendment 153 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The Commission's Communication of the 2050 Energy Roadmap highlights that fossil fuels such as gas will need to be phased out by 2050. New gas infrastructure should therefore only be prioritised in case of utmost necessity and should always respond to a real gas demand, in order to avoid the creation of a new carbon lock-in and of possible stranded assets.
Amendment 155 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Commission CommunicationEnergy security constitutes one of the objectives of the Energy Union strategy, as set out in the Commission Communication of 25 February 2015, entitled 'Framework Strategy for a Resilient Energy Union with a Forward- Looking Climate Change Policy'14 from February 2015,. The Communication highlightsed the fact that the Energy Union rests on solidarity, a principle enshrined in Article 194 TEU, and trust, which are necessary features of energy security. This rRegulation should aimis intended to boost solidarity and trust between the Member States, and should put in place the measures needed to achieve these aims, thus paving the way for implementing theupport the EU climate and energy objectives, thus paving the way for a secure and climate-friendly Energy Union. __________________ 14 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank, COM(2015) 80 final.
Amendment 160 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Commission Communication ‘Framework Strategy for a Resilient Energy Union with a Forward-Looking Climate Change Policy’14 from February 2015, highlights the fact that the Energy Union rests on solidarity and trust, which are necessary features of energy security and sustainability. This rRegulation should aim to boost solidarity and trust between the Member States and should put in place the measures needed to achieve these aims, thus paving the way for implemencreating the Energy Union. __________________ 14 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank, COM(2015) 80 final.
Amendment 162 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Energy efficiency first is a central principle of the Energy Union strategy. It is the most effective way to cut emissions, bring savings to consumers, protect the most vulnerable, and reduce the EU's fossil fuel import dependency. First and foremost, security of supply means minimising the Union's gas dependency by becoming more energy efficient. For every 1% improvement in energy efficiency, EU gas imports fall by 2.6%. Policies and measures to reduce gas consumption by improving energy efficiency, particularly in buildings, should therefore be included in preventive action plans.
Amendment 165 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) An internal gas market that operates smoothly is the best guarantee of well-interconnected and well- functioning internal gas market, free of "energy islands", is the best means by which to ensure security of energygas supply across the Union and towhile reduceing the exposure of individual Member States to the harmful effects of supply disruptions. Where a Member State's security of gas supply is threatened, there is a risk that measures developed unilaterally by that Member State may jeopardise the proper functioning of the internal gas market and damage the gas supply to customers in other Member Statedamage gas supply to customers in other Member States, negatively affecting the proper functioning of the internal gas market and causing costly stranded assets. To allow the internal gas market to function even in the face of a shortage of supply, provision must be made for solidarity and coordination in the response to supply crises,at regional and Union level as regards both preventive action and the reaction to actual disruptions of supply.
Amendment 169 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) AnEliminating energy islands, and an effectively interconnected internal gas market that operates smoothly is, are the best guarantees of security of energy supply and energy sustainability across the Union and to reduce the exposure of individual Member States to the harmful effects of supply disruptions. Where a Member State’s security of supply is threatened, there is a risk that measures developed unilaterally by that Member State may jeopardise the proper functioning of the internal gas market and damage the gas supply to customers in other Member States. To allow the internal gas market to function even in the face of a shortage of supply, provision must be made for solidarity and coordination in the response to supply crises, as regards both preventive action and the reaction to actual disruptions of supply.
Amendment 176 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) So far, the potential forof regional cooperation to introduce more efficient and less costly measures through regional cooperation has not been fully exploited. This has to do not only withapplies to better coordination of national mitigation actions in emergency situations, but also of as well as to national preventive measures, such as improved energy efficiency, national storage or policies related to liquefied natural gas (LNG), which can be strategically important in certain regions.
Amendment 182 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In a spirit of solidarity, regional cooperation, which involvinges both public authorities and natural gas undertakings, should be is the guiding principle of this Regulation, towith the aim of identifying the relevant risks in each region and, optimiseing the benefits of coordinated measures to mitigate them and to imp, whilem ent the most cost-effective measures for Union consumersuring that the measures are cost-effective for customers and ensuring affordable energy prices for citizens. This could be facilitated by providing in-depth analysis at Union level on the relevant Emergency Supply Corridors, based on gas supply sources common for a group of Member States.
Amendment 188 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) In a spirit of system integration, cooperation between electricity and gas authorities and undertakings should be another guiding principle of this regulation, to identify the relevant synergies between gas and electricity system development and operation, and optimise the benefits of coordinated approaches to implementing the most cost-effective measures for EU consumers.
Amendment 192 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Responsibility for security of gas supply should be shared by natural gas undertakings, Member States, acting through their competent authorities; and the Commission, within their respective remits. Such shared responsibility requires very close cooperation between these partiesose parties as well as, where appropriate, with electricity undertakings in cases where they can provide an alternative source of energy or serve to decrease the gas demand. However, customers using gas for electricity generation or industrial purposes may also have an important role to play in security of gas supply, as they can respond to a crisis by taking demand-side measures such as interruptible contracts and fuel switching, which have an immediate impact on the supply/demand balance. -demand balance. These would be most effective if taken as an addition to longer-term energy efficiency measures to reduce gas demand for heating and cooling in buildings, as well as improved industrial processes that lead to reduced gas demand. Security of gas supply to customers using gas for electricity generation or industrial purposes may also be considered to be essential in some cases. They could be granted a certain level of protection by ensuring that during an emergency they are among the last consumers to forego supply. Member States should be able to provide for this possibility when identifying the supply restrictions orders to be applied in the case of an emergency.
Amendment 197 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Responsibility for the development of sustainable, affordable and secure energy and in particular for the delivery of the EU's climate and energy objectives is shared by Member States and the Commission.
Amendment 210 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) A regional approach to assessing risks and defining and adopting preventive and mitigating measures enables efforts to be coordinated, bringing significant benefits in terms of the effectiveness of measures and optimisation of resources. This applies particularly to measures designed to guarantee a continued supply, under very demanding conditions, to protected customers, and to measures to mitigate the impact of an emergency. Assessing correlated risks at regional level, taking both gas and electricity systems into account, which is both more comprehensive and more precise, will ensure that Member States are better prepared for any crises. Moreover, in an emergency, a coordinated and pre-agreed approach to security of supply ensures a consistent response and reduces the risk of negative spill-over effects that purely national measures could have in neighbouring Member States. As preparation for a coordinated and pre- agreed approach, it is important that Member States, have also assessed and implemented the cost-effective demand reduction measures available in their areas, especially for the reduction of heating and cooling demand in buildings, but also by improving industrial processes using gas. The regional approach should not lift the responsibility from individual Member States to comply with their national security of supply standards, and should not prevent inter-regional cooperation outside the regions established in Annex I of this Regulation.
Amendment 225 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) For the purpose of this Regulation, the following criteria should therefore be taken into account when definestablishing the regional groups: supply patterns, supply and energy demand patterns, existing and planned interconnections and interconnection capacity between Member States for both electricity and gas, market development and maturity, existing regional cooperation structures, the level of diversification of gas routes sources of gas supply, and the number of Member States in a region, which should be limited to ensure that the group remains of a manageable size.
Amendment 233 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) In order to create a sustainable, flexible internal energy market, greater interaction should be ensured between the electricity and gas systems so that, should the gas supply be disrupted, electricity or other alternative energy sources could be used instead.
Amendment 238 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) In order to make the regional cooperation feasible, Member States, together with the Commission, should establish a cooperation mechanism within each region. Such a mechanism or mechanisms should be developed sufficiently in time to allow for conducting the risk assessment and drawing up meaningful plans at regional level. Member States are free to agree on a cooperation mechanism best suited for a given region. The Commission should have a facilitating role in the overall process and share best practisces for arranging regional cooperation such as a rotating coordination role within the region for the preparation of the different documents or establishing dedicated bodies. In absence of an agreement on the cooperation mechanism, the Commission mayshould propose a suitable cooperation mechanism for a given region.
Amendment 241 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) When conducting a comprehensive risk assessment to be prepared at regional level, competent authorities should assess natural, technological, infrastructural, commercial, financial, social, political and, geopolitical, environmental, climate, market- related risks, and any other relevant onerisks, including, where appropriate, the disruption of the supplies from the single largesdominant suppliers. All risks should be addressed by effective, proportionate and non- discriminatory measures to be developed in the preventive action plan and the emergency plan and include both demand-side as well as supply-side measures. The results of the risk assessments should also contribute to the all hazard risk assessments foreseen under aprovided for in Article 6 of Decision No 1313/2013/EU18 of the European Parliament and of the Council. __________________ 18 Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 24).
Amendment 249 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) To provide input to the risk assessments, the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas ('ENTSO for gGas'), in consultation with the Gas Coordination Group and with the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO- E), should carry out integrated Union-wide simulations similar to the stress test conducted in 2014. Such simulations should be updated at least every two years. A smarter integration of European gas and electricity systems and demand side management can significantly improve European resilience and energy security while decreasing investment in gas infrastructure. The Gas coordination group, the Union-wide simulations carried out by ENTSOG, national assessments, preventive and emergency action plans shall evolve to reflect the integration of energy systems.
Amendment 252 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) To ensure maximum preparedness, so as to avoid a supply disruption and mitigate itsthe effects of such a disruption should it nevertheless occur, the competent authorities of a given region mustshould draw up preventive action plans and emergency plans, after consulting the stakeholders. Regional plans should take account of the specific characteristics of each Member State, including their cost-effective potential for reducing gas demand, particularly in the building sector for heating and cooling. They should also clearly define the roles and responsibilities of the natural gas undertakings and the competent authorities as well as, where appropriate, electricity undertakings. National measures to be designed should take fully account of the regional measures set out in the preventive action plan and emergency plan. They should be so designed so as to address national risks in a way that takes full advantage of the opportunities provided by regional cooperation, energy efficiency and integration with the electricity system. The plans should be technical and operational in nature, their function being to help prevent the occurrence or escalation of an emergency and to mitigate its effects. The plans should take the security of electricity systems into account and be consistent with the EU's climate and energy objectives the Energy Union's strategic planning and reporting tools.
Amendment 260 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The roles and responsibilities of all natural gas undertakings and competent authorities, as well as, where appropriate electricity undertakings, should therefore be defined precisely in order to keep the internal gas market functioning properly, particularly in the event of supply disruptions and crises. Such roles and responsibilities should be established in such a way as to ensure that a three-level approach is respected which would involve first the relevant natural gas and electricity undertakings and industry, then Member States at national or regional level, and then the Union. This Regulation should, including when appropriate, building regulatory authorities, and then the Union. To that end, effective information-sharing across all levels should provide early warning with regard to disruption and the means of mitigation. This Regulation is intended to enable natural gas and electricity undertakings and customers to rely on market mechanisms for as long as possible when coping with disruptions. However, it should alsis also intended to provide for mechanisms that can be deployed when markets alone are no longer able to deal adequately with a gas supply disruption.
Amendment 273 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Demand-side measures, such as encouraging the use of renewable energy sources, reducing heating and cooling demand in buildings by coordinated energy efficiency and demand response measures, fuel switching or reducing the gas supply to large industrial consumers in an economically efficient ordmanner, may have a valuable role to play in ensuring energy security, if they can be applied quickly and significantly reduce demand in response to a supply disruption. Much more should be done to promote efficient energy use, particularly where demand-side measures are needed. The environmental impact of any demand and supply-side measures proposed must be taken into account, with preference being given, as far as possible, to measures that have least impact on the environment and the climate. At the same time, security of gas supply andshould remain a priority for measures undertaken in the case of disruption to supply, while competitiveness aspects must beshould also be properly taken into account.
Amendment 278 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) The preventive action plans and emergency plans should be updated on a regularly basis and published. They should be subject to peer review which should be monitored by the Commission. The peer review process is intended to allows for early identification of inconsistencies and measures that could endanger the security of gas supply of other Member States', security of supplyuch as poor energy efficiency performance, thereby ensuring thatconsistency of the plans fromacross different regions are consistent with one another. It also enables Member States to share best practice. The plans should be coherent with the Union's climate and energy targets.
Amendment 284 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) To ensure that the emergency plans are always up-to-date and effective, Member Statthe competent authorities should carry out tests between the updates of the plans by simulating high and medium-impact scenarios and responses in real time and by taking into account the risk of stranded assets. The competent authorities should present the test results at the Gas Coordination Group.
Amendment 285 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Mandatory comprehensive templates including all the risks to be covered by the risk assessment and all the components of the preventive action plans and the emergency plans are needed to facilitate the risk assessment and preparation of the plans, their peer review and their assessment by the Commission. These templates should also include demand-side measures that could cost- effectively reduce security of supply risks by reducing the gas demand.
Amendment 297 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) As demonstrated by the October 2014 stress test, solidarity is needed to ensure security of supply across the Union and to keep overall costs to a minimum. If an emergency is declared in any Member State, a two-step approach should be applied to strengthen solidarity. Firstly, aAll Member States which have introduced a higher supply standard should reduce it to default values to make the gas market more liquid. Secondly, iIf the first step fails to provide the necessary supply, further measures by neighbouring Member States and, where appropriate, electricity undertakings, even if not in an emergency situation, should be triggeredaken to ensure the supply to households, essential social services and district heating installations in the Member State experiencing the emergency. Member States should identify and describe the details of these solidarity measures in their emergency plans, ensuring fair and equitable compensation ofor the natural gas and, where appropriate, electricity undertakings..
Amendment 319 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) One of the Union goals is to strengthen the Energy Community that wouldin order to ensure effective implementation of the Union energy acquis, energy market reforms and incentivising investments in the energy sector, including renewable energy and demand side measures enhancing energy efficiency, by closer integration of the Union and Energy Community energy markets. This also entails also introducing common crisis management by proposing preventive action plans and emergency plans at the regional level including the Energy Community Contracting Parties. Furthermore, the Commission Communication of 16 October 2014 on the short term resilience of the European gas system from October 2014 refers to the need to apply internal energy market rules on the flow of energy between the Union Member States and the Energy Community Contracting Parties. In this regard, in order to ensure an efficient crisis management on borders between the Union Member States and the Energy Community Contracting Parties, the necessary arrangements following the adoption of a Joint Act should be set so that specific cooperation with any individual Energy Community Contracting Party can take place once the required mutual provisions have been duly put into place.
Amendment 326 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) Since gas supplies from third countries are central to the security of the Union gas supply, the Commission should coordinate action with regard to third countries, assess their sustainability, carbon footprint and long-term viability, work with supplying and transit countries on arrangements to handle crisis situations and ensure a stable gas flow to the Union. The Commission should be entitled to deploy a task force to monitor gas flows into the Union in crisis situations, in consultation with the third countries involved, and, where a crisis arises from difficulties in a third country, to act as mediator and facilitator.
Amendment 346 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
This Regulation also encourages preventive measures reducing gas demand, for example through measures enhancing energy efficiency and increasing the share of renewable energy, in order to decrease the Union's dependency on gas imports.
Amendment 383 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
4. When implementing the measures provided for in this Regulation, the competent authority shall establish the roles and responsibilities of the different actors involved in such a way as to ensure that a three-level approach is respected which involves first the relevant natural gas and, where appropriate, electricity undertakings, and industry, then Member States at national or regional level, and then the Union.
Amendment 387 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6
Article 3 – paragraph 6
6. The measures to ensure the security of gas supply contained in the preventive action plans and in the emergency plans shall be clearly defined, transparent, proportionate, non-discriminatory and verifiable, verifiable, sustainable and compatible with the EU's climate and energy objectives, shall consider energy efficiency and renewable energy sources as a priority solution to improve the EU's energy security, shall not unduly distort competition and the effective functioning of the internal market in gas and shall not endanger the security of gas supply of other Member States or, regions ofr the Union as a whole.
Amendment 411 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State or, where a Member State so provides, the competent authority shall ensure that the necessary measures are taken so that in the event of a disruption of the single largest gas infrastructure, the technical capacity of the remaining infrastructure, determined according to the N – 1 formula as provided in point 2 of Annex II, is able, without prejudice to paragraph 2 of this Article, to satisfy total gas demand of the calculated area during a day of exceptionally high gas demand occurring with a statistical probability of once in 20 years. This should be done having regard to gas consumption trends, taking the long-term impacts of energy efficiency measures and the utilisation rates of existing capacities into account. This is without prejudice to the responsibility of system operators to make the corresponding investments and to the obligations of transmission system operators as laid down in Directive 2009/73/EC and Regulation (EC) No 715/2009.
Amendment 412 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The obligation to ensure that the remaining infrastructure has the technical capacity to satisfy total gas demand, as referred to in paragraph 1, shall also be considered to be fulfilled where the competent authority demonstrates in the preventive action plan that a supply disruption may be sufficiently compensated for, in a timely manner, by appropriate market- and non-market based demand-side measures. For that purpose, the formula provided in point 4 of Annex II shall be used.
Amendment 415 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(4a) Member States shall ensure that, as a first step, the market is always tested in a transparent, detailed and non- discriminatory manner, to assess whether the investment needed to fulfil the obligations set out in paragraph 4 is required.
Amendment 417 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. National regulatory authorities shall take into account the efficiently incurred costs of fulfilling the obligation set out in paragraph 1, including how energy efficiency measures to reduce gas demand may contribute to the most cost-effective approach to fulfilling the N-1 formula, and the costs of enabling permanent bi- directional capacity so as to grant appropriate incentives when fixing or approving, in a transparent and detailed manner, the tariffs or methodologies in accordance with Article 41(8) of Directive 2009/73/EC and Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009.
Amendment 422 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7
Article 4 – paragraph 7
7. The competent authority shall ensure that any new transmission infrastructure contributes to the security of supply through the development of a well- connected network, including, where appropriate, by means of a sufficient number of cross-border entry and exit points according to market demand and the risks identified. The competent authorities shall assess in the risk assessment whether, with an integrated perspective on gas and electricity systems, internal bottlenecks exist and whether national entry capacity and infrastructures, in particular transmission networks, are capable of adapting the national and cross border gas flows to the scenario of the disruption of the single largest gas infrastructure at national level and the single largest gas infrastructure of common interest to the region identified in the risk assessment.
Amendment 425 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. The competent authority, using the same criteria, shall ensure that demand- side measures meet the same conditions and can contribute on an equal and cost- effective basis to the security of supply.
Amendment 428 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The competentnational regulatory authority shall require the natural gas undertakings, that it identifies, to take measures, in close collaboration with electricity undertakings, to ensure the supply of gas to the protected customers of the Member State in each of the following cases:
Amendment 442 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The competent authority shall identify the natural gas and, where appropriate, electricity undertakings referred to in the first subparagraph and specify them in the preventive action plan. Any new measures envisaged to ensure the supply standard, such as enhanced energy efficiency measures, notably in buildings, shall comply with the procedure established in Article 8(4).
Amendment 444 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Member States may comply with the obligation laid down in the first subparagraph of this paragraph by reducing the demand for gas through the implementation of energy efficiency measures or by replacing the gas with a different source of energy, in particular renewable energy, to the extent that the same level of protection is achieved.
Amendment 455 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. Natural gas undertakings shall be allowed to meet their obligations under this Article at a regional or Union level, where appropriate. The competent authorities shall not require the standards laid down in this Article to be met based on infrastructure or demand-side measures located only within its territory.
Amendment 467 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The competent authorities of each region as listed in Annex I shall jointly make an assessment at regional level of all risks affecting the security of gas supply ("risk assessment"). The assessment shall take into account all relevant risks such as natural disasters, technological, geopolitical, environmental, climate, commercial, social, political and other risks. The risk assessment shall be carried out by:
Amendment 480 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) taking into account all relevant national and regional circumstances, in particular market size, network configurationthe potential for gas demand reduction through energy efficiency measures and the deployment of renewable energy sources, network configuration, gas consumption trends, the utilisation rate of existing infrastructure, actual flows, including outflows from the Member States concerned, the possibility of physical gas flows in both directions including the potential need for consequent reinforcement of the transmission system, the presence of production and storage and the role of gas in the energy mixes, in particular with respect to district heating and electricity generation and for the operation of industries, and safety and gas quality considerations;
Amendment 500 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The risk assessment shall be prepared in accordance with the template in Annex IV. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 18 to amend those templates taking into account Member State implementation timeframes.
Amendment 502 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. Natural gas undertakings, industrial gas customers, the relevant organisations representing the interests of household and industrial gas customers, the national regulatory authority for buildings, as well as Member States and the national regulatory authority, where it is not the competent authority, shall cooperate with the competent authorities and provide it upon request with all necessary information for the risk assessment.
Amendment 504 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Article 6 – paragraph 5
5. The risk assessment once agreed by all Member States in the region shall be notified to the Commission for the first time no later than on 1 September 2018. The risk assessment shall be updated every four years unless circumstances warrant more frequent updates. The risk assessment shall take account of progress made in investments, including energy efficiency investments, needed to cope with the infrastructure standard defined in Article 4 and of country-specific difficulties encountered in the implementation of new alternative solutions. It shall also build on the experience acquired through the simulation of the emergency plans contained in Article 9 (2).
Amendment 508 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Article 6 – paragraph 6
6. By 1 November 2017 ENTSO for Gas shall carry out a Union wide simulation of supply and infrastructure disruption scenarios. The scenarios shall be defined by ENTSO for Gas in consultation with the Gas Coordination Group. The competent authorities shall provide ENTSO for Gas with the necessary data for the simulations such as peak demand values, production capacity and demand side measures. The competent authorities shall take into account the results of the simulations for the preparation of the risk assessments, preventive action plans and emergency plans. The Union-wide simulation of supply and infrastructure disruption scenarios shall be updated every four years unless circumstances warrant more frequent updateThe competent authorities shall take into account the results of the Union wide simulations carried out by ENTSO for Gas for the preparation of the risk assessments, preventive action plans and emergency plans.
Amendment 516 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The competent authorities of the Member States of each region as listed in Annex I, in cooperation with the national regulatory authorities where they are not the competent authorities, after consulting the natural gas undertakings, the relevant organisations representing the interests of household and industrial gas customers, including electricity producers, and the national regulatory authorities, where they are not the competent authorities, shall establish jointlythe relevant organisations managing the Member States' energy demand and energy dependency, the national environmental agency, shall establish jointly, after having drafted their national plans:
Amendment 524 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) a preventive action plan containing the measures, including energy efficiency and demand side measures, for example reduction of gas demand through the renovation and construction of buildings, to be adopted to remove or mitigate the risks identified in the region, including risks of purely national dimension, in accordance with the risk assessment undertaken pursuant to Article 6 and in accordance with Article 8; and
Amendment 529 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) an emergency plan containing the measures, including demand-side measures, for example through closer coordination with the electricity sector, to be taken to remove or mitigate the impact of a gas supply disruption in the region, including events of purely national dimension, in accordance with Article 9.
Amendment 546 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The preventive action plan and the emergency plan shall be developed in accordance with the templates contained in Annex V. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 18 to amend those templates taking into account Member State implementation timeframes.
Amendment 563 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point e
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point e
(e) endangers the security of gas supply of other Member States or of the Union as a whole, notably through poor energy efficiency.
Amendment 573 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
In the event of disagreement, the Commission may, within three months of the reply of the competent authorities, take a decision requiring the amendment of the relevant plan. The competent authorities shall adopt and publish the plan, taking into account Member State consultation requirements, no later than within three months of the notification of Commission decision.
Amendment 581 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the measures, volumes and capacities needed to fulfil the infrastructure and supply standards in each Member State of the region, as laid down in Articles 4 and 5, including the assessment of the potential for gas demand reduction through refurbishing of the building stock and economy wide energy efficiency measures, where applicable, the extent to which demand-side measures can sufficiently compensate, in a timely manner, for a supply disruption as referred to in Article 4(2), the identification of the single largest gas infrastructure of common interest in the case of application of Article 4(3), the identification of the single largest gas supplier, the necessary gas volumes per category of protected customers and per scenario as referred to in Article 5(1) and any increased supply standard under Article 5(2), including a justification ofreasons for the compliance with the conditions set in Article 5(2) and a description of a mechanism to temporarily reduce any increased supply standard or additional obligation in accordance with Article 12;
Amendment 584 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) obligations imposed on natural gas and, where appropriate, electricity undertakings and other relevant bodies likely to have an impact on security of gas supply, such as obligations for the safe operation of the gas system;
Amendment 585 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) the other preventive measures designed to address the risks identified in the risk assessment, such as those relating to the need to enhance interconnections between neighbouring Member States, to further improve energy efficiency, to reduce gas demand through electrification of the heating & cooling sector, to manage cost effectively gas supply disruptions through an integrated approach with the electricity system, and the possibility to diversify gas routes and sources of supply, if appropriate, to address the risks identified in order to maintain gas supply to all customers as farfor as long as possible;
Amendment 591 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) information on the economic impact, effectiveness and efficiency of the measures contained in the plan, including the risk of stranded assets and the obligations referred to in point (k);
Amendment 596 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) description of the impact of the measures on the environment, the climate and on consumers;
Amendment 598 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) information on existing and future interconnections, including those providing access to the gas network of the Union, cross-border flows, cross-border access to storage and LNG facilities and the bi- directional capacity, in particular in the event of an emergency, as well as calculations and impact assessments to compare the possibility through demand- side measures to cost-effectively reduce or eliminate the need for these supply-side infrastructural investments;
Amendment 601 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
(ka) Information on alternative sources of energy to ensure security of supply, in particular renewable energy sources and energy efficiency measures.
Amendment 605 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The preventive action plan shall only encourage the construction of new gas infrastructure in case of utmost necessity and after other alternatives via renewable energy sources and energy efficiency measures have been duly assessed.
Amendment 611 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) potential impact on the security of gas supply of neighbouring Member States, notably for those measures that could reduce the liquidity in regional markets or restrict flows to neighbouring Member States, such as poor energy efficiency;
Amendment 634 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) define the role and responsibilities of natural gas and, where appropriate, electricity undertakings and of industrial gas customers including relevant electricity producers, taking account of the different extent to which they are affected in the event of gas supply disruptions, and their interaction with the competent authorities and where appropriate with the national regulatory authorities at each of the crisis levels defined in Article 10(1);
Amendment 636 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) identify, if appropriate, the measures and actions to be taken to mitigate the potential impact of a gas supply disruption on district heating and the supply of electricity generated from gas, notably through an integrated view of energy systems operations across electricity and gas;
Amendment 640 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point k
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point k
(k) detail the reporting obligations imposed on natural gas and, where appropriate, electricity undertakings at alert and emergency levels;
Amendment 659 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10a 1. By 1 November 2021, ENTSO for Gas and Electricity shall carry out a joint Union wide simulation of supply and infrastructure disruption scenarios. The scenarios shall be defined jointly by ENTSO for Gas and Electricity in consultation with the Energy Coordination Group. The Competent authorities – including electricity, gas, energy efficiency and environmental authorities, shall provide the ENTSOs with the necessary data for the simulations such as peak demand values, production capacity and demand side measures. It shall establish and asses Emergency Supply Corridors complementary to the regional approach, along which gas can flow from a gas source across regions in order to prevent fragmentation of the internal gas market. The results of that assessment and the proposal of the Emergency Supply Corridors shall be discussed in the Gas Coordination Group. That Union-wide simulation and those Emergency Supply Corridors shall be updated every four years unless circumstances warrant more frequent updates. 2. In the event of an emergency declared by one or more competent authorities , the Member States on the Emergency Supply Corridors shall ensure that all essential information is provided as regards the gas supply, in particular, available gas quantities, possible modalities and sources for gas channelling to the Member States having declared the emergency . Member States on the Emergency Supply Corridor shall ensure that no measures prevent the supply of gas to the Member States that have declared the emergency. 3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 18 to establish the Emergency Supply Corridors.
Amendment 681 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 715 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. During an emergency, the natural gas and, where appropriate, electricity undertakings concerned shall make available in particular the following information to the competent authority on a daily basis:
Amendment 716 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) daily flow of gas and gas-fired electricity at all cross-border entry and exit points as well as all points connecting a production facility, a storage facility or an LNG terminal to the network, in million cubic meters per day (mcm/d);
Amendment 717 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) information on the measures planned to be undertaken and already implemented by the competent authority to mitigate the emergency, including demand-side measures, and information on their effectiveness;
Amendment 762 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 9
Article 13 – paragraph 9
9. The competent authorities and the Commission shall preserve the strict confidentiality of commercially sensitive information made available through Article 13.
Amendment 763 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. A Gas Coordination Group is established to facilitate the coordination of measures concerning security of gas supply. The Group shall be composed of representatives of the Member States, in particular of their competent authorities, as well as the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (the "Agency"), the ENTSO for Gas and representative bodies of the industry concerned and those of relevant customers, environmental protection and energy management authorities and electricity operators. The Commission shall, in consultation with the Member States, decide on the composition of the Group, ensuring it is fully representative. The Commission shall chair the Group. The Group shall adopt its rules of procedure.
Amendment 771 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) all information relevant for security of gas supply at national, regional and Union levels, including information and data on implemented and planned demand-side policies and measures;
Amendment 775 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The second sentence of Article 3(2), Article 3(6), Article 4(3), (4) and (6), Article 5(2), point (d) of Article 6(1), points (b) and (e) of Article 7(5), points (e), (g), (i), of Article 8(1), point (b) and (c) of Article 8(4), points (j) and (m) of Article 9(1), Article 9(4), Article 10(4), Article 11(5) and Article 12 shall create obligations for the Members States towards an Energy Community Contracting Party subject to the following procedure:
Amendment 834 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point 1.1 – point f a (new)
Annex IV – point 1 – point 1.1 – point f a (new)
(fa) Describe the role of additional energy efficiency measures and their effect on annual final gas consumption.
Amendment 837 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point 1.2 – point g a (new)
Annex IV – point 1 – point 1.2 – point g a (new)
(ga) Describe the role of additional energy efficiency measures and their effect on annual final gas consumption.
Amendment 852 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 1 – point 1.1 – point f a (new)
Annex V – point 1 – point 1.1 – point f a (new)
(fa) Describe the role of additional energy efficiency measures and their effect on annual final gas consumption.
Amendment 854 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 1 – point 1.2 – point g a (new)
Annex V – point 1 – point 1.2 – point g a (new)
(ga) Describe the role of additional energy efficiency measures and their effect on annual final gas consumption.
Amendment 865 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 5 – introductory part
Annex V – point 5 – introductory part
Please describe the preventive measures in place or to be adopted, including measures to reduce gas demand and those regarding L-gas:
Amendment 868 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 5 – point b
Annex V – point 5 – point b
(b) Describe other measures, including energy efficiency measures, adopted for reasons other than the risk assessment but with a positive impact for the security of supply of the region/Member State
Amendment 869 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 5 – point b a (new)
Annex V – point 5 – point b a (new)
(ba) Explain the extent to which efficiency measures, including on the demand side, have been considered to increase security of supply
Amendment 872 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 5 – point b b (new)
Annex V – point 5 – point b b (new)
(bb) Explain the extent to which renewable energy sources have been considered to increase security of supply
Amendment Amendement13 #
2015/2196(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Ascertains that, due to the challenges currently faced by the ITER Project, the new Director General of the ITER Organization presented to the ITER Council an action plan including specific measures to address the main constraints that are currently affecting the development of the ITER Project; notes, furthermore, that, as regards the Joint Undertaking, its new acting director prepared an action plan for the Joint Undertaking which largely supports the ITER Organization action plan; acknowledges that the Joint Undertaking’s acting director presented the action plan to the Joint Undertaking’s Governing Board in March 2015, when it was fully endorsed, and that the Joint Undertaking’s action plan complements the ITER Organization action plan in a number of respects and identifies further improvements in the Joint Undertaking’s own operations; observes that at the time of the audit, the practical measures for the implementation of both action plans were still being established; notes, moreover, that since March 2015, those action plans have been implemented and closely followed by the ITER Organization and the Joint Undertaking and that they are expected to bring improvements; calls for a report on implementation of the action plans to be presented in good time;
Amendment 17 #
2015/2163(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls for a sped-up procedure on the adoption of the operational guidelines on whistle-blowing which has been initiated;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2156(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Regrets that the European Council and the Council do not provide the Parliament their annual activity report; regards this as inadmissible and detrimental to the reputation of the EU institutions;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes with concern the errors identified in the context of expenditure verification for grant contracts, which make up more than 50% of errors identified by the ECA in Heading 4; notes that the most significant type of error concerns ineligible expenditures; stresses the importance of preventing or detecting and correcting the errors before accepting the expenditures, through a better implementation of the ex-ante control; notes with particular concern EuropeAid's failure to detect errors; urges the Commission to ensure that the efforts made thus far to solve these problems with expenditure verification are intensified and to follow up fully on the recommendation on grant supervision made by the ECA in its 2011 annual report;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. RWelcomes the establishment of the Mission Support Platform (MSP) and reiterates its call on the Commission to take steps towards establishing a genuine Shared Services Centre (SSC), together with an Integrated Resource Management System (IRMS) as a way to improve the speed of deployment and cost-efficiency of missions; proposes that the CSDP Warehouse be upgraded and serve also existing CSDP missions and be managed by the future SSC.
Amendment 115 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 68 a (new)
Paragraph 68 a (new)
68a. Calls on the Commission to assume full responsibility for the recovery of funds unduly paid into the Union's budget and to establish uniform reporting principles in all Member States with a view to ensuring comparable, reliable and adequate data collection;
Amendment 20 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 300 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that the European energy market ought to be established on the economically most useful basis, whereas in reality there is no coordination of Member States’ actions regarding decisions to pursue national energy projects that might adversely affect energy security and competitiveness in another Member State; believes that national energy projects which Member States intend to pursue should be assessed in the context of ensuring energy security in the region concerned and in the EU as a whole;
Amendment 670 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 c (new)
Paragraph 25 c (new)
25a. Believes that the EU’s actions in selecting projects of European importance do not sufficiently allow for the energy problems of individual Member States and EU regions, with the result that some Member States have had to find their own way to reduce their total energy dependence on a single external supplier; calls for the list of infrastructure projects of European interest to be reviewed and updated, taking into account the problems posed for individual Member States, certain EU regions, and the EU as a whole regarding energy security and independence and diversification of supply;
Amendment 729 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 b (new)
Paragraph 28 b (new)
28b. Calls on the Commission to review the decision on the exchange of information concerning the arrangements for intergovernmental energy agreements between Member States and third countries in order to impose an obligation to inform the Commission about planned negotiations on intergovernmental agreements which might have an impact on energy security for other Member States and to ensure that the Commission will be included in the negotiations and that EU law will be fully complied with when intergovernmental agreements are drawn up;
Amendment 983 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 b (new)
Paragraph 39 b (new)
39b. Notes that the Commission’s ‘Energy Roadmap 2050’ recognises that nuclear energy helps to cut energy system costs, lower electricity prices, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, and that in the future it will continue to be an important part of the EU electric power generation mix; calls on the Commission to determine and specify the most efficient energy mixes for the EU’s individual regions, taking into account the long-term aims of the regions and the EU as a whole to ensure energy security and energy independence; calls on the Commission to help create a level playing field for investment and to offer political support to those Member States that wish to continue using or developing nuclear energy;
Amendment 20 #
2015/2103(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that robotics plays a key role in improving the competitiveness and productivity of the European economy; calls on the Commission to promote a pro- innovation policy in robotics, facilitating integration of technologies in value chains, and to assess the need to modernise legislation or develop European guidelines to ensure a joint approach in robotics, essential for companies to scale up in Europe; believes that Europe should make better use of the available scientific potential, increase the EU’s attractiveness by attracting the best specialists in this field, and orient itself towards global markets;
Amendment 124 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Points out that lately the EU has increasingly been having to contend with threats and challenges in cyberspace, involving a serious threat to the security of individual Member States and the EU as a whole; believes that such threats should be properly assessed and action taken at EU level with a view to providing for technical and other security measures in Member States;
Amendment 324 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Points out that energy must become a significant element of EU external policy and the EU needs to have a united position based on solidarity in energy policy matters;
Amendment 348 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Points out that Russia often uses energy resources as a means of exerting political pressure, especially on the Baltic States, which have traditionally depended on it for their energy supplies, and that the end effect of this is to split the EU from within and reduce the competitiveness of Member States and the EU as a whole;
Amendment 18 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) Littering and improper disposal of packaging and packaging waste has negative impacts on both the marine environment and the Union economy and poses unnecessary risks to public health. Many of the most commonly found items on beaches also include packaging waste, with long-term impacts on the environment which affects tourism and public enjoyment of these natural areas. Additionally, packaging waste that makes its way into the marine environment subverts the priority order of the waste hierarchy, in particular by avoiding preparation for reuse, recycling and other recovery prior to its improper disposal. In order to reduce the disproportionate contribution of packaging waste to marine litter, a binding target should be established, supported by targeted measures adopted by Member States.
Amendment 19 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) Member States should take measures to prevent unnecessary packaging, reduce manufacture and consumption of single-use packaging and provide incentives for the collection, reuse and recycling of waste.
Amendment 20 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 c (new)
Recital 1 c (new)
(1c) In order to support recycling targets and promote demand for recycled materials, Member States should require all rigid plastic packaging to contain a minimum level of post-consumer recycled material content unless it can be demonstrated that the use of recycled material presents an unreasonable risk to the public health or is otherwise not technically feasible.
Amendment 21 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 d (new)
Recital 1 d (new)
(1d) In order to support recycling targets and achieve a sustained reduction in single-use packaging, Member States should require all packaging placed on the market to comply with minimum requirements that promote the design of circular packaging that minimises resource use, incorporates recycled content, can be reused and is recyclable. The Commission should promote, as appropriate, the preparation of Union standards and guidelines relating to the essential requirements referred to in Annex II.
Amendment 59 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 e a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 e a (new)
(aa) the following point is inserted: '1 ea. 'rigid plastic packaging' shall mean packaging made of plastic that is relatively inflexible such that it is capable of maintaining its shape or form when full or empty.';
Amendment 74 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Such other measures mayshall, in accordance with the objectives referred to in Article 1(1), consist of national programmes, incentives through extended producer responsibility schemes to prevent unnecessary packaging and minimise the environmental impact of packaging or similar actions adopted, if appropriate, in consultation with economic operators, and, economic incentives to reduce single-use packaging and encourage the uptake of reusable packaging, deposit-refund schemes and market restrictions on single-use, non-recyclable and superfluous packaging in derogation of Article 18 or similar actions adopted, if appropriate, in consultation with economic operators and environmental organisations. They shall also include specific prevention measures for the top ten packaging items found on beaches by region and shall be designed to bring together and take advantage of the many initiatives taken within Member States as regards prevention. They shall comply with the objectives of this Directive as defined in Article 1(1)rough such measures, Member States shall achieve a significant and sustained reduction in single-use and non-recyclable packaging.
Amendment 78 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraphs 2 a and 2 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraphs 2 a and 2 b (new)
(2a) in Article 4(1), the following subparagraphs are added: "Member States shall adopt extended producer responsibility schemes to minimise the environmental impact of packaging, in accordance with the requirements of Article 8 a of Directive 2008/98/EC, by ... [eighteen months after the date of entry into force of this Directive]. Such schemes shall be complemented by national programmes to prevent packaging waste and measures to reduce packaging that is non-reusable and non-recyclable. The Commission shall adopt guidelines setting out a harmonised Union approach to fee modulation under extended producer responsibility schemes, taking into account prevention of unnecessary packaging, reusability, recyclability and recycled material content.";
Amendment 79 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraphs 2 c and 2 d (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraphs 2 c and 2 d (new)
(2b) in Article 4(1), the following subparagraphs are added: "In addition to the framework for extended producer responsibility schemes established in the second subparagraph, economic operators engaged in producing plastic packaging shall benefit from the following financial incentives unless, for any specific type of packaging, competent authorities have determined that it is technically unfeasible or presents an unreasonable risk to public health: (a) packaging producers who reduce the level of colouring used in their rigid plastic packaging containers placed on the market shall benefit from a reduced level of financial contribution under extended producer responsibility, graded on the level of colouring introducing to the virgin rigid plastic packaging; (b) economic operators who use refillable plastic or glass containers shall benefit from a reduced level of financial contribution under extended producer responsibility, commensurate with the level of refillables used by the operator where possible within the business. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts necessary for the implementation of this paragraph by ... [eighteen months after the date of entry into force of this Directive]. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 21(2).";
Amendment 132 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(ba) the following paragraph is inserted: '"1a. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that all rigid plastic packaging placed on the market in their territory contains at least 25 % post-consumer recycled material content unless, for any specific type of packaging, competent authorities have determined that it is technically infeasible or presents an unreasonable risk to public health. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts necessary for the implementation of this paragraph by ... [eighteen months after the date of entry into force of this Directive]. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 21(2).";
Amendment 166 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
(5a) the following article is inserted: "Article 7a Reduction of Packaging and Packaging Waste in the Marine Environment 1. Member States shall take all necessary measures to reduce packaging waste in their territory from entering the marine environment. Those measures shall include all of the following: (a) the adoption of a binding 50% reduction target for packaging waste by 2025 compared to 2015 levels; (b) the establishment and operation of programmes for measuring and monitoring packaging waste entering the marine environment; (c) the adoption of specific measures to reduce the main sources of packaging waste found in the marine environment and on beaches by region, including programmes to raise public awareness, economic instruments and incentives, and marketing restrictions. 2. By [x] each year, Member States shall submit reports to the Commission detailing their progress toward reducing packaging waste originating within their territory from entering the marine environment, including descriptions of the measures adopted under paragraph 1 and the expected outcomes. 3. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts necessary for the implementation of this Article by ... [eighteen months after the date of entry into force of this Directive]. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 21(2).";
Amendment 167 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(5b) in Article 8, the following paragraph is inserted: '1a. Packaging shall bear a 'traffic light' marking indicating the level of its recyclability. Packaging falling into the most recyclable category may also carry a universally recognised 'Seal of Excellence' to indicate its recyclability. The Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20a in order to supplement this Directive by measures providing for the design and implementation of those 'traffic light' and 'Seal of Excellence' labels by ... [eighteen months after the date of entry into force of this Directive.';
Amendment 188 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 20 - a(new)
Article 20 - a(new)
(10a) The following Article is inserted: 'Article 20-a Exercise of the delegation 1. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. 2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 8(1a) shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of [x] years from ... [the date of entry into force of this (amending) Directive]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the x-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period. 3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 8(1a) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that Decision. It shall take effect on 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. 4. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016. 5. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. 6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 8(1a) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament of by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.';
Amendment 193 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Annex II
Annex II
(12a) Annex II to Directive 94/62/EC is amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive.
Amendment 196 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – paragraph -1 (new)
Annex – paragraph -1 (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Annex II
Annex II
Amendment 56 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Council confirmed that a well-functioning, reformed EU ETS with an instrument to stabilise the market will be the main European instrument to achieve this target, with an annual reduction factor of 2.2% from 2021 onwards, free allocation not expiring but existing measures continuing after 2020 to prevent the risk of carbon leakage due to climate policy, as long as no comparable efforts are undertaken in other major economies, without reducing the share of allowances to be auctioned. The auction share should be expressed as a percentage figure in the legislation, to enhance planning certainty as regards investment decisions, to increase transparency and to render the overall system simpler and more easily understandable. However, those orientations decided by the European Council may not be sufficient to fulfil the EU's commitments taken during the COP21, therefore an annual reduction factor of 2.4% is advisable.
Amendment 60 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) It is a key Union priority to establish a resilient Energy Union to provide secure, sustainable, competitive and affordable energy to its citizens. Achieving this requires continuation of ambitious climate action with the EU ETS as the cornerstone of Europe’s climate policy, and progress on the other aspects of Energy Union17. Implementing the ambition decided in the 2030 framework contributes to delivering a meaningful carbon price and continuing to stimulate cost-efficient greenhouse gas emission reductions. Regrets that the carbon price signal is right now too weak to induce low carbon investment in EU for industries. Whereas the EU is facing a serious investment leakage to third countries, whereas on the other hand a number of undertakings have been pursuing strategies focusing on short-term financial returns at the detriment of innovation, investments in R&D, employment and skills 'renewal; whereas production innovation has a positive effect on employment growth in all phases of the business cycle of industries; whereas involving workers in innovation and strategy definition is the best way to guarantee economic and environmental success. __________________ 17 COM(2015)80, establishing a Framework Strategy for a Resilient Energy Union with a Forward-Looking Climate Change Policy
Amendment 85 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The auctioning of allowances remains the general rule, with free allocation as thea transitional exception. Consequently, and as confirmed by the European Council, the share of allowances to be auctioned, which was 57% over the period 2013-2020, should not be reduced. The Commission's Impact Assessment18 provides details on the auction share and specifies that this 57% share is made up of allowances auctioned on behalf of Member States, including allowances set aside for new entrants but not allocated, allowances for modernising electricity generation in some Member States and allowances which are to be auctioned at a later point in time because of their placement in the Market Stability Reserve established by Decision (EU) 2015/… of the European Parliament and of the Council19 . __________________ 18 SEC(2015)XX SEC(2015)XX 19 Decision (EU) 2015/… of the European Parliament and of the Council of … concerning the establishment and operation of a market stability reserve for the Union greenhouse gas emission trading scheme and amending Directive 2003/87/EC (OJ L […], […], p. […]).
Amendment 86 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Notes that the European Union is clear on its intention to maintain its Emissions Trading System (ETS) as the centrepiece of EU climate policy; Observe that the People’s Republic of China announced its plans for a national ETS to start in 2017; Considers that since January 2015, California and Quebec carbon markets have been linked; Emphasized that Korea launched a national ETS in 2015, becoming the first nation-wide trading program in Asia.
Amendment 87 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 b (new)
Recital 6 b (new)
(6b) Whereas the EU industry is facing a race against time in order to regain its global competitiveness and capacity to invest in Europe and hence meet the social and environmental challenges it faces and which it must overcome while remaining a reference for the world in terms of the social and environmental responsibility of its operations;
Amendment 90 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) To preserve the environmental benefit of emission reductions in the Union while actions by other countries do not provide comparable incentives to industry to reduce emissions, free allocation should continue to installations in sectors and sub- sectors at genuine risk of carbon leakage. Experience gathered during the operation of the EU ETS confirmed that sectors and sub-sectors are at risk of carbon leakage to varying degrees, and that free allocation has prevented carbon leakage. While some sectors and sub-sectors can be deemed at a higher risk of carbon leakage, others are able to pass on a considerable share of the costs of allowances to cover their emissions in product prices without losing market share and only bear the remaining part of the costs so that they are at a low risk of carbon leakageThe aim of the free allocation is not to give operational subsidies to the firm but to incentivize and finance investments in mitigation technologies against climate change in the industry. The Commission should determine and differentiate the relevant sectors based on their trade intensity and their emissions intensity to better identify sectors at a genuine risk of carbon leakage. Where, based on these criteria, a threshold determined by at a genuine risk of carbon leakage. Where a certaking into account the respective possibility for sectors and sub-sectors concerned to pass on costs in product priceshold is exceeded, the sector or sub-sector should be deemed at risk of carbon leakage. Others should be considered at a low risk or at no risk of carbon leakage. Taking into account the possibilities for sectors and sub-sectors outside of electricity generation to pass on costs in product prices should also reduce windfall profits.
Amendment 100 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to reflect technological progress in the sectors concerned and adjust them to the relevant period of allocation, provision should be made for the values of the benchmarks for free allocations to installations, determined on the basis of data from the years 2007-8, to be updated in line with observed average improvement. For reasons of predictability, this should be done through applying a factor that represents the best assessment of progress across sectors, which should then take into account robust, objective and verified data from installations so that sectors whose rate of improvement differs considerably from this factor have a benchmark value closer to their actual rate of improvement. Where the data shows a difference from factor reduction of more than 0.5% of the should be determined on the basis of data from the years 20017-8 value higher or lower per year over the relevant period, the related benchmark value shall be adjusted by that percentage. To ensure a level playing field for the production of aromatics, hydrogen and syngas in refineries and chemical plants, the benchmark values for aromatics, hydrogen and syngas should continue to be aligned to the refineries benchmarks2018.
Amendment 110 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) Earmarking is a key element in order for ETS Phase IV to finally trigger a virtuous circle. The Member-States should spend at least 80% of the auction revenues on climate actions listed in this Directive, and undertakings which receive free allocations in excess should use this resource exclusively on low carbon investment in the installations.
Amendment 112 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 b (new)
Recital 8 b (new)
(8b) Considers the necessity of enhanced transparency framework; requires new standards for reporting and review of all nations' climate efforts will provide a foundation for building confidence not only in nations' actions but also for the use of high-integrity carbon markets to drive the deep emissions reductions called for by science.
Amendment 121 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Member States should partiawilly compensate, in accordance with state aid rulesthrough a centralized arrangement at European level, certain installations in sectors or sub- sectors which have been determined to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage because of costs related to greenhouse gas emissions passed on in electricity prices. A harmonised system will therefore avoid competitive distortions in between Members States. The Protocol and accompanying decisions adopted by the Conference of the Parties in Paris need to provide for the dynamic mobilisation of climate finance, technology transfer and capacity building for eligible Parties, particularly those with least capabilities. Public sector climate finance will continue to play an important role in mobilising resources after 2020. Therefore, auction revenues should also be used for climate financing actions in vulnerable third countries, including adaptation to the impacts of climate. The amount of climate finance to be mobilised will also depend on the ambition and quality of the proposed Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs), subsequent investment plans and national adaptation planning processes. Member States should also use auction revenues to promote skill formation and reallocation of labour affected by the transition of jobs in a decarbonising economy.
Amendment 128 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Whereas the increase of the CO2 price would drive an investment shift to cleaner sources and processes, it has also potentially adverse effects on employment and purchasing power of the European citizens. The EU should monitor the social effects of CO2 price in order to avoid more inequalities and to incentivise job creation.
Amendment 132 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The main long-term incentive from this Directive for the capture and storage of CO2 (CCS), capture and re-use of CO2 (CCU), new renewable energy technologies and breakthrough innovation in low-carbon technologies and processes is the carbon price signal it creates and that allowances will not need to be surrendered for CO2 emissions which are permanently stored or avoided. In addition, to supplement the resources already being used to accelerate demonstration of commercial CCS/CCU facilities and innovative renewable energy technologies, EU ETS allowances should be used to provide guaranteed rewards for deployment of CCS/CCU facilities, new renewable energy technologies and industrial innovation in low-carbon technologies and processes in the Union for CO2 stored or avoided on a sufficient scale, provided an agreement on knowledge sharing is in place. The majority of this support should be dependent on verified avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions, while some support may be given when pre-determined milestones are reached taking into account the technology deployed. The maximum percentage of project costs to be supported may vary by category of project.
Amendment 136 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) A Modernisation Fund should be established from 2% of the total EU ETS allowances, and auctioned in accordance with the rules and modalities for auctions taking place on the Common Auction Platform set out in Regulation 1031/2010. Member States who in 2013 had a GDP per capita at market exchange rates of below 60% below the Union average should be eligible for funding from the Modernisation Fund and derogate up to 2030 from the principle of full auctioning for electricity generation by using the option of free allocation in order to transparently promote real investments modernising their energy sector in line with the Union's 2030 and 2050 climate&energy goals, while avoiding distortions of the internal energy market. The rules for governing the Modernisation Fund 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. The function of the governance structure should be commensurate with the purpose of ensurrules and eligibility criteria of this Fund should be set ing the appropriate use of the funds. That governance structure should be composed of an investment board and a management committee and due account should be taken of the expertise of the EIB in the decision-making process unless support is provided to small projects through loans from a national promotional banks or through grants via a national programme sharing the objectives of the Modernisation Fund. Investments financed from the fund should be proposed by the Member Stateis Directive, but the governance and steering should be up to the beneficiary Member-States, assisted by an advisory board which composition combines local inputs, financial expertise, social partners’ dialogue and civil society views. To ensure that the investment needs in low income Member States are adequately addressed, the distribution of funds will take into account in equal shares verified emissions and GDP criteria. The financial assistance from the Modernisation Fund could be provided through different forms.
Amendment 143 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The European Council confirmed that the modalities, including transparency, of the optional free allocation to modernise the energy sector in certain Member States should be improved. Investments with a value of €10 million or more should be selected by the Member State concerned through a competitive bidding process on the basis of clear and transparent rules to ensure that free allocation is used to promote real investments modernising the energy sector in line with the Energy Union objectives. The list of projects, both selected and not, should be public. Investments with a value of less than €10 million should also be eligible for funding from the free allocation. The Member State concerned should select such investments based on clear and transparent criteria set in this Directive. The results of this selection process should be subject to public consultation. The public should be duly kept informed at the stage of the selection of investment projects as well as of their implementation.
Amendment 153 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Whereas financial support for regions and sectors which depend on carbon-intensive activities will be essential to implementing a just transition in Europe. The impact of the energy transition on these regions and sectors has to be better assessed and taken into account especially considering the future of those workers who will be affected.
Amendment 155 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) EU ETS funding should be coherent with other Union funding programmes, including European Structural and Investment Funds, Horizon 2020 and the European fund for Strategic investments so as to ensure the effectiveness of public spending.
Amendment 167 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In order to adopt non-legislative acts of general application to supplement or amend certain non-essential elements of a legislative act, 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 Article 3d(3), Article 10(4), Article 10a(1) and (8), Article 10b, Article 10d, Article 14(1), Article 15, Article 19(3), Article 22, Article 24, Article 24a and Article 25a of Directive 2003/87/EC. In order to reduce delegations to the minimum, the existing powers in respect of the operation of the special reserve, for attributing quantities of international credits which may be exchanged and placing further standards for what may be exchanged and for further rules on double counting in Article 3f(9), Article 11a(9) and Article 11b(7) of Directive 2003/87/EC are deleted. Acts adopted pursuant to those provisions continue to apply. 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 Council. As regards the delegation in respect of Article 10(4) of Directive 2003/87/EC, those Member States which do not use the common platform for auctioning may continue not to do so.
Amendment 182 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 6
Paragraph 2
Amendment 183 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Article 7
(2b) Article 7 is amended as follows: Without undue delay, the operator shall inform the competent authority of any planned changes to the nature or functioning of the installation, or any extension or significant reduction of its capacity, which may require updating the greenhouse gas emissions permit. Where appropriate, the competent authority shall update the permit. Where there is a change in the identity of the installation's operator, the competent authority shall update the permit to include the name and address of the new operator.
Amendment 189 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 9 paragraph 2
Article 9 paragraph 3
Starting in 2021, the linear factor shall be 2.24%.
Amendment 217 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – subparagraph 2a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – subparagraph 2a (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3a (new)
Up to 2% of the total quantity of allowances between 2021 and 2030 shall be auctioned to establish a harmonised compensation scheme as set out in article 10a, paragraph 6, of this Directive.
Amendment 226 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b a (new)
(ba) paragraph 3 is amended as follows: Member States shall determine the use of revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances, within the frame set hereafter. At least 80% of the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2, including all revenues from the auctioning referred to in paragraph 2, points (b) and (c), or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues, shall be used for one or more of the following:
Amendment 228 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b b (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 3 (a)
(bb) In paragraph 3, the point (a) is modified as follows: to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including by contributing to the Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund, to the Adaptation Fund as made operational by the Poznan Conference on Climate Change (COP 14 and COP/MOP 4) and to the Green Climate Fund; to adapt to the impacts of climate change and to fund research and development as well as demonstration projects for reducing emissions and for adaptation to climate change, including participation in initiatives within the framework of the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan and the European Technology Platforms;
Amendment 229 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b c (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 3 (b)
(bc) In paragraph 3, the point (b) is modified as follows: to develop renewable energies to meet the engagements of using 30 % renewable energies by 2030, as well as to develop other technologies contributing to the transition to a safe and sustainable low- carbon economy and to help meet the engagements to increase energy efficiency by 40 % by 2030;
Amendment 230 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b d (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 3 (e)
(bd) In paragraph 3, the point (e) is complemented as follows: the environmentally safe capture and re- use of CO2 (CCU).
Amendment 233 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 10
Paragraph 3 (j)
Amendment 244 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 10
Paragraph 3 point m (new)
(la) measures which favour the recycling of base materials as a part of the circular economy;
Amendment 248 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c a (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 3 new subparagraph
(ca) In paragraph 3, the following subparagraph is added at the end: The abovementioned report made by Member-States to the Commission creates an inventory of the use of revenues and actions taken pursuant to this paragraph which is made public.
Amendment 255 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d a (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 5
(da) Paragraph 5 is complemented as follows: Refers in this regard to the obligation bore by Member States to inform the Commission as to the use of ETS revenues; underlines that increased transparency would help citizens see how ETS revenues are being used by national authorities.
Amendment 257 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d b (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 5a
(db) A new paragraph 5a is added: The Commission shall build a database providing information on the carbon content of products made by the industry covered by the ETS.
Amendment 258 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d c (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 5b
(dc) A new paragraph 5b is added: The Commission shall publish every two years on the basis of a harmonised information from Member-States the impact of the ETS carbon price on the purchasing power of the citizens. On this basis, the Member-States are invited to compensate the impact of the ETS carbon price on the purchasing power of households in situation of energy poverty.
Amendment 259 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d d (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 6 (new)
(dd) A new paragraph 6 is added: "Every two years Member States shall communicate to the Commission the closures of electricity generation capacity due to national measures. The Commission shall calculate the equivalent number of allowances that these closures represent. Member States may surrender a corresponding volume of allowances and place them into the MSR."
Amendment 265 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 10a
Paragraph 1 Subparagraph 2
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 23. This act shall also provide for additional allocation from the new entrants reserve for significant production increases by applying the same thresholds and allocation adjustments as apply in respect of partial cessations of operationchanges. Any 10% increase or decrease in production expressed as a rolling average of verified production data for the two preceding years compared to the production activity reported in accordance with Article 11 should be adjusted with a corresponding amount of allowances by placing allowances into and releasing allowances from the reserve referred to in paragraph 7.
Amendment 278 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Article 10a
Paragraph 1
(aa) The third paragraph of paragraph 1 is modified as follows: The measures referred to in the first subparagraph shall, to the extent feasible, determine Community-wide ex-ante benchmarks so as to ensure that allocation takes place in a manner that provides incentives for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and energy efficient techniques, by taking account of the most efficient techniques, substitutes, alternative production processes, high efficiency cogeneration, efficient energy recovery of waste gases, use of biomass, capture and re-use of CO2 and capture and storage of CO2, where such facilities are available, and shall not provide incentives to increase emissions. No free allocation shall be made in respect of any electricity production, except for cases falling within Article 10c and electricity produced from waste gases.
Amendment 282 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a b (new)
Article 10a
Paragraph 2
(ab) In paragraph 2, "in the years 2007-2008" is replaced by "in the years 2017-2018" and the following sentence is added: "An update of the Briefs shall be organised to have a complete information of the progress in mitigation technologies in industries in 2025."
Amendment 285 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 10 a
Paragraph 2
Amendment 309 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 10 a
Paragraph 2
Amendment 326 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 10 a
Paragraph 2
Amendment 349 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 10a
Paragraph 5
In order to respect the auctioning share set out in Article 10, the sum of free allocations in every year where the sum of free allocations does not reach the maximum level that respects the Member State auctioning share, the remaining allowances up to that level shall be used to prevent or limit reduction of free allocations to respect the Member State auctioning share in later years. Where, nonetheless, the maximum level is reached, free allocations shall be adjusted accordingly. Any such adjustment shall be done in a uniform mannerapplied so that the 10% best performers of each sector or sub-sector are not impacted.
Amendment 362 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point d
Article 10a
paragraph 6
Amendment 405 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point e a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point e a (new)
Article 10a
Paragraph 7a (new)
(ea) A new paragraph is added: The sectors and sub sectors concerned by paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 10b will receive free allocations which annual excess, if any, are exclusively dedicated to low carbon investment in the installations belonging to the same sector or sub-sector during the whole fourth period, in conformity with paragraphs b, e, g, l and m(new) of article 10 paragraph 3, as well as with the rules for the public investments financed by free allocations in the article 10c paragraph 2 and 3; the assets coming from the free allocations monetisation during the fourth period have to be paid or engaged for low carbon investments at the latest 12/31/2030. A balance will be made two times during the fourth period, in 2025 and 2030 with a possibility of sanctions under Article 16.
Amendment 409 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article10a
paragraph 8
paragraph 8
Amendment 431 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 10a
Paragraph 8
The allowances shall be made available for innovation in low-carbon industrial products, technologies and processes in existing and new installations and support for demonstration and pilot projects for the development of a wide range of CCS, CCU and innovative renewable energy technologies that are not yet commercially viable, ensuring a degree of geographical and sectoral balance in geographically balanced locations. In order to promote innovative projects, up to 60% of the relevant costs of projects may be supported, out of which up to 40% may not be dependent on verified avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions provided that pre-determined milestones are attained taking into account the technology deployed.
Amendment 447 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 10a
Paragraph 8
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 23, taking due account of the following principles: - Projects should focus on research and innovation for the design and development of breakthrough solutions and implementation of demonstration programmes, including in real industrial environments; - Projects should deliver ambitious reduction in specific GHG emission intensity of at least 20%, with respect to the best available technologies; - The activities should run close-to-market in production plants to demonstrate the viability of breakthrough technologies in overcoming the technological as well as non-technological barriers; - Projects should address technological solutions that could have widespread applications and may combine different technologies; - Solutions and technologies should ideally have the potentials to be transferred within the sector and possibly to other sectors.
Amendment 449 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 10a
Paragraph 8 last subparagraph
The last subparagraph of paragraph 8 is modified as follows: Allowances shall be set aside for the projects that meet the criteria referred to in the third subparagraph. Support for these projects shall be given via Member States and shall be complementary to substantial co-financing by the operator of the installation. They could also be co- financed by the Member State concerned, as well as by other instruments and programmes such as EFSI and H2020. No project shall receive support via the mechanism under this paragraph that exceeds 15 % of the total number of allowances available for this purpose. These allowances shall be taken into account under paragraph 7. Monetisation of allowances shall start only in 2022 and be made gradual throughout Phase IV.
Amendment 454 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point i a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point i a (new)
Article 10a
Paragraph 19
(ia) Paragraph 19 is complemented as follows: Where an operator fails to deliver on its demonstration that an installation would resume production within a given specified and reasonable time, it shall incur a penalty as defined by Article 16 of this directive
Amendment 508 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
3. Other sectors and sub-sectors are considered to be able to pass on more of the cost of allowances in product prices,not at risk of carbon leakage and shall not be allocated allowances free of charge for the period up to 2030 at 30% of the quantity determined in accordance with the measures adopted pursuant to Article 10a.
Amendment 513 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10b
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. A revision of the sectors concerned by the carbon leakage criteria should be realised in 2025.
Amendment 535 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10b
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. A new paragraph is added: Free allocations distributed to the industrial sectors concerned by paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article constitute a temporary adaptation measure for the modernisation of the European energy intensive industries until 2030. After Phase IV, all the allocations will be auctioned.
Amendment 536 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10b
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. A border adjustment mechanism is put in place by the 1st January 2021 in conformity with international trade rules and in particular WTO rules to create a level playing field between European producers under ETS and extra- European producers for imports as well as for exports ; this border adjustment mechanism is applicable only for products and goods concerned by the ETS and with countries which have no equivalent and comparable system aiming at giving a price to CO2; for that very reason it's a temporary measure designed to vanish when a global CO2 price is adopted. The Commission should integrate the climate change policy and the ETS in particular in its negotiations of free trade agreements with other countries. The Commission has to engage discussions with others countries to articulate the ETS with other systems which give a price to CO2 with the target to make them compatible in order to create a level playing field.
Amendment 541 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10 c
Paragraph 1
1. By derogation from Article 10a(1) to (5), Member States which had in 2013 a GDP per capita in € at market prices below 60% of the Union average may give a transitional free allocation to installations for electricity productiongenerators for the modernisation and diversification of the energy sector. This derogation shall end after 2030.
Amendment 562 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10 c
Paragraph 2 (b)
(b) ensure that only projects which contribute to the diversification of their energy mix and sources of supply, the necessary restructuring, environmental upgrading and retrofitting of the infrastructure, clean technologies and modernisation of the energy production, transmission and distribution sectors, as well as energy efficiency and energy storage are eligible to bid;
Amendment 576 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10 c
Paragraph 2 (c) (i)
(i) on the basis of a cost-benefit analysis, ensure a net positive gain in terms of emission reduction and realise a pre- determined significant level of CO2 reductions, in line with Annexes I and II of the European Investment Bank Climate Strategy;
Amendment 580 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10 c
Paragraph 2 (c) (ii)
(ii) are additional, clearly respond to replacement and modernisation needs and do not supply a market-driven increase in energy demand and were not included in the national investment plan for phase 3;
Amendment 593 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10 c
Paragraph 2 (c) (iv) (new)
(iv) promote community-driven integrated approaches;
Amendment 594 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10 c
Paragraph 2 (c) (v) (new)
(v) do not contribute to new coal-fired energy generation capacity nor increase coal-dependency;
Amendment 625 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
The investments supported shall be proposed by beneficiary Member States and be consistent with the aims and criteria of this Directive and of the European Fund for Strategic Investments, as well as with the global EU energy and climate goals for 2030 and 2050.
Amendment 630 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 10 d
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 (new)
They should follow the same criteria as in Article 10c, in particular: (i) on the basis of a cost-benefit analysis, ensure a net positive gain in terms of emission reduction and realise a pre- determined significant level of CO2 reductions, in line with Annexes I and II of the European Investment Bank Climate Strategy; (ii) are additional, clearly respond to replacement and modernisation needs and do not supply a market-driven increase in energy demand and were not included in the national investment plan for phase 3; (iii) offer best value for money; (iv) promote community-driven integrated approaches; (v) do not contribute to new coal-fired energy generation capacity nor increase coal-dependency;
Amendment 640 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 10 d
Paragraph 2
2. The fund shall also finance small- scale investment projects in the modernisation of energy systems and energy efficiency. To this end, the investment board shall developbeneficiary Member States shall develop national rules, guidelines and investment selection criteria specific to such projects in line with the objectives of the Fund and with the criteria set in paragraph 1 of this Article, while taking due account of the opinion of the advisory board referred to in paragraph 4.
Amendment 651 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 10 d
Paragraph 3
3. The funds shall be distributedEIB is responsible for the monetisation in equal volume each year of the 2% allowances referred to in Article 10. The EIB should define the monetisation calendar in consultation with the beneficiary Member States. The funds shall be distributed among the beneficiary Member States based on a combination of a 50% share of verified emissions and a 50% share of GDP criteria, leading to the distribution set out in Annex IIb.
Amendment 655 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 10 d
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. A new paragraph 3a is added: Any beneficiary Member State which have chosen to grant transitional free allocation pursuant to Article 10c may transfer these allowances to its share of the Modernisation Fund set out in Annex IIb and allocate them pursuant to the provisions of Article 10d.
Amendment 659 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 10 d
Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The fund shall be governed by an investment boardbeneficiary Member States shall be responsible for the governance of the Fund. They shall be assisted by and a management committeedvisory board, which shall be composed of representatives from the beneficiary Member States, the Commission, the EIB and, three representativeexperts selected by the other Member States for a period of 5 years. The investment board shall be responsible to determine an Union-level investment policy, appropriat and three individuals from interested parties (industrial federations, trade unions and NGOs) without voting rights. The advisory board shall take financing instruments and investment selection criteria. The management committo account Member States circumstances and specificities and shall guarantee procedural transparency and accountability of the selection process. The beneficiary Member Statees shall be responsible for the day-to-day management of the fund.
Amendment 668 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 10 d
Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
A new subparagraph is inserted: The selection of the eligible projects shall be made by the beneficiary Member States. This selection process and the list of ranked projects both selected and not, shall be public. The whole process shall abide by the criteria set in this Directive and take due account of the advisory board's opinion.
Amendment 674 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 10 d
Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The investment board shall elect a representative from the Commission as chairman. The investmentchairmanship of the advisory board shall be elected from its members based on a one-year-term rotation model. The advisory board shall strive to take decisions by consensus. If the investmentadvisory board is not able to decide by consensus within a deadline set by the chairman, the investmentadvisory board shall take a decision by simple majority.
Amendment 680 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 10 d
Paragraph 4
Amendment 693 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 10 d
Paragraph 4
If the EIB recommends not financing an investment and provides reasons for this recommendation based on this Directive, a decision shall only be adopted if a majority of two-thirds of all members vote in favour. The Member State in which the investment will take place and the EIB shall not be entitled to cast a vote in this case. For small projects funded through loans provided by a national promotional bank or through grants contributing to the implementation of a national programme serving specific objectives in line with the objectives of the Modernisation Fund, provided that not more than 10% of the Member States' share set out in Annex IIb is used under the programme, the two preceding sentences shall not apply.
Amendment 700 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 10 d
Paragraph 5
5. The beneficiary Member States shall report annually to the management committeeadvisory board on investments financed by the fund. The report shall be made public and include:
Amendment 709 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 10 d
Paragraph 6
6. Each year, the management committeeadvisory board shall report to the Commission on experience with the evaluation and selection of investments. The Commission shall review the basis on which projects are selected by 31 December 2024 and, where appropriate, make proposals to the management committeeadvisory board.
Amendment 711 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 10 d
Paragraph 7
Amendment 717 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
(7a) The following Article 10e is inserted: Article 10e Just Transition Fund A Just Transition Fund is created as of 2021 as a complement to the European Regional Development Fund and the European Social Fund; it is funded through the pooling of 2% of the auctioning revenues. The revenues of these auctions would remain at the EU level, with the goal to use them for cushioning the social impact of climate policies in regions which combine a high share of workers in carbon-dependent sectors and a GDP per capita well below the EU-average. These auctioning revenues aimed at just transition can be put to use in different ways: - Creating redeployments and/or mobility cells - Education/Training initiatives to re-skill or upskill workers - Support in job search, including paid time-off to search for jobs - Social protection measures - Subsistence allowances - Business creation - Monitoring and pre-emptive measures to avoid or minimise the negative impact of restructuring process on physical and mental health. The core activities to be financed by a Just Transition Fund being strongly related to the labour market, social partners should be actively involved into the fund management – on the model of the ESF committee – and the participation of local social partners should be a key requirement for projects to get funding.
Amendment 718 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 11
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
A list of installations covered by this Directive for the five years beginning on 1 January 2021 shall be submitted by 30 September 2018, and lists for the subsequent five years shall be submitted every five years thereafter. Each list shall include information on production activity, transfers of heat and gases, electricity production and emissions at sub- installation level over the five calendar years preceding its submission. Production activity shall be updated yearly in order to allow for a more dynamic allocation. Free allocations shall only be given to installations where such information is provided.
Amendment 746 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)
(13 a) In article 15a, the following paragraph is added: Allowances have to be published on the operators' annual accounts and the European Union encourages the resumption of work on an international accounting standard in this field.
Amendment 752 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 a (new)
(20a) A new Article 25 (1) (c) is added: Robust carbon accounting rules and measures shall be put in place to ensure that the ETS is in line with the Paris Agreement (especially article 6 paragraph 2) which enhances cooperation among governments on climate change mitigation, including market-based approaches, through provisions to facilitate cross-border transfers. The Commission has to put in place border carbon adjustment and transparency for reporting carbon content for the products under ETS in order to prevent double- counting of emissions reductions.
Amendment 1 #
2014/2252(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that evaluation of the subsidiarity and proportionality principles must become part and parcel of the EU and its policy-making so as to allow proper assessment of EU added value and the usefulness and necessity of EU action;
Amendment 11 #
2014/2249(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers the sustained lack of cooperation by the Council to have a persistent negative effect on citizens’ perceptions on the credibility of the EU institutions and on transparency in the use of EU funds;
Amendment 2 #
2014/2248(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that Parliament’s powers of oversight and monitoring of EU budget implementation are key to ensuring an effective holding to accountability of the institutions for the efficient use of EU funding and should therefore be reinforced;
Amendment 10 #
2014/2248(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that effective supervision of the institutions’ and bodies’ implementation of the EU budget requires more effective cooperation with Parliament, as well as an annual follow-up document from all the institutions on the discharge recommendations of Parliament; regrets that the Council has not adhered to this procedure and considers this long-standing state of affairs to be unjustifiable and to undermine the reputation of the whole Union;
Amendment 13 #
2014/2248(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that the procedure of giving discharge separately to the individual EU institutions and bodies is a long-standing practice developed to guarantee transparency and democratic accountability towards EU taxpayers and is a means of verifying the relevance and transparency of the use of EU funding; underlines that this effectively guarantees Parliament’s right and duty to scrutinise the whole of the EU budget; recalls the Commission’s view, expressed in January 2014, that all institutions are fully part of the follow-up process to the observations made by Parliament in the discharge exercise and should cooperate to ensure the smooth functioning of the discharge procedure;
Amendment 17 #
2014/2248(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. In order to enable Parliament to take an informed decision on granting discharge, requires the institutions to provide Parliament with their annual activity reports and to give Parliament sufficientfull answers to its questions during the discharge process;
Amendment 23 #
2014/2248(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Acknowledges the crucial role of the Court of Auditors in ensuring better and smarter spending of the EU budget, in detecting cases of fraud, corruption and the unlawful use of EU funds, and in giving a professional opinion on how to better manage EU funding; recalls the importance of the Court’s role as a European public auditing authority;
Amendment 25 #
2014/2248(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Considers that in view of the important role played by the European Court of Auditors in auditing the collection and utilisation of EU funds, it is absolutely essential that the institutions take full account of its recommendations;
Amendment 73 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Criticises the fact that when resources are allocated from EU funds the focus is on the expenditure itself and on compliance with administrative rules, and not on the achievement of tangible results, with the result that the impact of EU funding cannot be properly assessed and the measures which would be most effective in fostering the economic development of the regions of the EU cannot be identified;
Amendment 111 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Notes that some countries still do not coordinate marine research combining the possibilities of marine entrepreneurship, marine environment conservation and research institution potential; calls for a regional approach and promotion of closer cooperation among coastal Member States in the implementation of the objectives of the blue economy;
Amendment 28 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to maintain the objective of including a specific energy chapter in the TTIP which could significantly increase the EU’s energy security by ensuring a supply of energy to EU markets from alternative sources;
Amendment 72 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the EU's energy supply largely depends on foreign sources and that the diversification of energy supply channels and sources is one of the main conditions for increasing energy security and independence, and for economic competitiveness, in the European Union; emphasises the considerable contribution the TTIP could make to the EU'’s energy supply diversification and to its energy security by, inter alia, lifting licensing requirements for US gas exports;
Amendment 19 #
2014/2221(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Notes that in many Member States public administration has to date not been made more efficient, even though improvements in that area would serve to achieve savings by rationalising organisation and cutting red tape for businesses and citizens;
Amendment 90 #
2014/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that a lack of access to finance, particularly for SMEs, is one of the greatest obstacles to growth in the EU; considers it deplorable that, at a time of continuing recession, the banks have tightened up their business lending to SMEs; believes that alternatives to bank financing are needed, especially by improving the business environment for venture capital, but also, more broadly, by improving the efficient allocation of capital through capital markets;
Amendment 234 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the EEAS to make more systematic use of foreign policy tools in the areas of energy security and enhancing independence and to ensure compliance where necessary;
Amendment 239 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Points out that it is in the general interest of the EU to ensure that international energy markets are stable, transparent, and based on international rules; calls for consistently held coordinated positions to be adhered to in international organisations and forums;
Amendment 52 #
2014/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Points out that the potential for the recycling, composting and reuse of waste is not exploited sufficiently, which results in SMEs, which can use and sell environmentally-friendly products, services and solutions, missing out on very substantial business opportunities;
Amendment 22 #
2014/2208(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that resource efficiency could help European businesses to exploit the markets in fast-growing eco- industries, but investment in innovative business models is, in many cases, not being properly provided for; calls on the Commission to establish an appropriate political basis for the circular economy;
Amendment 21 #
2014/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to assume full responsibility for the recovery of funds unduly paid from the EU budget and to establish uniform reporting principles in all Member States for the purpose of collecting the appropriate comparable and accurate data;
Amendment 50 #
2014/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Stresses that the situation in which Member States fail to submit data in time or to submit accurate data is one that has been recurring for many years; points out that it is impossible to make comparisons and an objective assessment of the scale of fraud in the EU Member States; notes that Parliament, the Commission, and OLAF cannot properly fulfil their task of assessing the situation and making recommendations; reiterates, therefore, that this state of affairs should not be tolerated;
Amendment 63 #
2014/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Notes that Member States must introduce anti-fraud monitoring procedures and that statistics regarding criminal cases and their outcome are incomplete, making it hard to evaluate fraud investigation and prosecution procedures in the Member States in order to provide a basis for future policy;
Amendment 33 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to review the decision on the exchange of information concerning the arrangements for intergovernmental energy agreements between Member States and third countries in order to ensure that information will have to be provided to the Commission about planned negotiations on intergovernmental agreements which might affect the security of energy supply in other Member States, that the Commission will be included in the negotiations, and that EU law is complied with overall when intergovernmental agreements are drawn up;
Amendment 165 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Points out that, in spite of its efforts to upgrade infrastructure, diversify suppliers, and reduce the energy isolation of Member States which, in energy terms, are most vulnerable, the EU remains exposed to external upheavals in the energy sector;
Amendment 196 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Believes that the European energy market ought to be established on the economically most useful basis, whereas in fact there is no coordination of Member States’ actions regarding decisions whether to pursue national energy projects that might adversely affect security of supply and competitiveness in another Member State; believes that plans to pursue energy projects in Member States should be assessed in the context of ensuring energy security at regional level and for the EU as a whole;
Amendment 416 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Notes that the Commission’s ‘Energy Roadmap 2050’ recognises that nuclear energy helps to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, currently provides most of the low-carbon electricity consumed in the EU, and will remain in the EU power generation mix; calls on the Commission to improve the nuclear safety and security system, help create a level playing field for investment, and provide varied forms of support to those Member States that wish to continue using or developing nuclear energy;
Amendment 592 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Believes that one of the most important factors of the completion of a transparent, well-functioning and fully integrated gas and electricity market is the full implementation of the Third Energy Package; points out that not all Member States have to date implemented the Third Energy Package, a fact which makes it impossible to ensure the energy independence and security of the EU’s individual regions and the EU as a whole;
Amendment 630 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Believes that the EU’s actions in selecting important European projects do not sufficiently allow for the energy problems of individual Member States and EU regions, with the result that some Member States, for example Lithuania, have had to reduce their total energy dependence on a single external supplier using their own resources; calls for the list of infrastructure projects of European importance to be reviewed and updated, taking into account the problems regarding energy security and independence and diversification of supply posed for individual Member States, certain EU regions, and the EU as a whole;
Amendment 759 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 a (new)
Paragraph 42 a (new)
42a. Calls on the Commission to review the decision on the exchange of information concerning the arrangements for intergovernmental energy agreements between Member States and third countries in order to ensure that information will have to be provided to the Commission about planned negotiations on intergovernmental agreements which might affect the security of energy supply in other Member States, that the Commission will be included in the negotiations, and that EU law is complied with overall when intergovernmental agreements are drawn up;
Amendment 820 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51 a (new)
Paragraph 51 a (new)
51a. Calls on the Commission to submit proposals on critical infrastructure, including physical protection of energy;
Amendment 13 #
2014/2146(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Looks favourably upon the setting up of a Milk Market Observatory, but emphasises that there should be a clear price and volume information tool that is useful to farmers; takes the view that the observatory’s role should be to help the Commission analyse the milk market in this new context, to provide more accurate market data and information on market trends and to highlight any risk of market imbalances, with the Commission then taking the necessary decisions;
Amendment 16 #
2014/2140(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 285
Paragraph 285
285. Believes that Commission should ensure that it obtains consistent and reliable information from the Member States on the progress ofuse of ERDF's funding; this information should indicate the oOperational pProgrammes' progress, not only in financial but also in performance terms;
Amendment 40 #
2014/2139(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Takes note that a number of Agencies have a regular process assessment carried out in the frame of the ISO Certification (ISO 9001) as well as audits performed by the Quality and Internal Audit Departments and that some Agencies have contracted the assistance of consultants to undertake an evaluation of their internal administrative processes;
Amendment 6 #
2014/2134(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Points out that between November 2012 and May 2013, the Commission's second interim evaluation of the Joint Undertaking was carried out; notes that the report contains several recommendations, such as assigning of more resources to operations through the sharing of administrative functions with other Joint Undertakings and/or returning them to the Commission's services as well as a sharper focus on the research strategy for the continuation of the Joint Undertaking in Horizon 2020 in accordance with the three main principles (alignment with EU policies; areas where Europe has or can achieve leadership; adaptation to the changing needs of the sector) and strengthening of the capacity for change; acknowledges that an action plan is being revised by the Joint Undertaking in order to address these aspects;
Amendment 11 #
2014/2132(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Ascertains from the Court's report that the Joint Undertaking's initial 2013 budget included commitment appropriations amounting to EUR 68,9 million and was amended at the end of the year, thus reducing commitment appropriations to EUR 32,6 million; notes with concern that after the reduction, the utilisation rate of payment appropriations was only 69 %, while the utilisation rate for operational commitment appropriations was 99,4 %; the low budget implementation rate is mainly due to the lengthy and complex process for the financial closure of projects;
Amendment 6 #
2014/2131(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes with concern that the lower rate for payment appropriations still reflects delays in budget implementation, although the rate improved in comparison to the previous year (75%); acknowledges that these issues mainly result from the delays in the implementation of activities as well as the length of time that elapses between the publication of calls for proposals and the signature of grant agreements; notes in this regard that as of December 2013, only 14 out of the 38 grant agreements had been signed, with an average signature time of nine months from the time of the call and five months from the end of the negotiations;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2130(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Takes note that between October 2012 and March 2014, the Commission's Second Interim Evaluation was carried out in order to assess the Joint Undertaking in terms of the implementation of its establishing regulation, working methods, results obtained and general financial situation; emphasises that the report produced two main recommendations, one addressing the need to improve the approach towards the specific information and communication needs of Member States, and the second which addresses the need to continue efforts to improve the Joint Undertaking's annual goal completion rate; is concerned that its annual goal completion rate was 82 % by the end of 2012 (60 % in 2010) and believes performance must be improved;
Amendment 9 #
2014/2129(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes with concern that the Court's report contains an emphasis of matter as a part of its statement of assurance, which indicates a significant risk of increase to which the amount of the Joint Undertaking's contribution to the construction phase of the ITER project is exposed; notes furthermore that the risk of increase of the amount of the contribution results mainly from changes in the scope of the project deliverables as well as from the current schedule which is not considered as realistic and is currently under revision; notes that the Joint Undertaking is contributing to the ITER-wide exercise of providing an overall realistic schedule for the whole project; calls on the Joint Undertaking to submit it to the ITER Council not later than in June 2015 as planned;
Amendment 7 #
2014/2128(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Acknowledges that the Agency's seat is located in Tallinn (with 46 occupied posts) while its operational activities are carried out in Strasbourg (with 79 occupied posts); agrees with the Court's opinion that it is likely that management effectiveness would increase and administrative costs would be reduced if all staff were centralised in one location;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2126(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that the budget monitoring efforts during the financial year 2013 resulted in a budget implementation rate of 87,34 % and that the payment appropriations execution rate was 87,18 %; underlines that the Office improved remarkably its payment appropriations execution rate compared to the previous year;
Amendment 8 #
2014/2125(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Acknowledges the Institute's committment to monitor the ex-ante verifications in order to obtain reasonable assurance on the legality and regularity of grant transactions;
Amendment 7 #
2014/2124(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Welcomes the Office’s efforts to improve its budgetary planning accuracy and to have as a target to eliminate the need for cancellation of commitment appropriations; calls on the Office to inform the discharge authority about the results of these actions;
Amendment 7 #
2014/2123(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Acknowledges that the Agency has implemented a series of measures to improve the budget planning processes by developing and implementing a set of guidelines to be followed by the actors involved in the budget planning process, as well as conducting regular exercises of appropriations consumption forecast and review, including monthly monitoring and reporting on budget implementation;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2122(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Notes that the current financing arrangements of the Authority are inflexible, create unnecessary administrative burdens and might jeopardise its independence; urges the Authority to cooperate with the Commission in order to revise its current financing structure;
Amendment 23 #
2014/2122(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. ConcludesPoints out that no account has been taken to date of the Court of Auditors’ finding that ESMA’s mixed financing arrangement is inflexible, burdensome and a potential threat to its independence; therefore calls on the Commission toESMA to cooperate actively with the Commission for the purposes of reconsidering the financing arrangement and providing favour ofor an independent budget line from the EU budget and for the introduction of fees byfor market participants.
Amendment 5 #
2014/2121(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
Paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
- it has renewed its website with the purpose of improving the transparency and accessibility of the information provided;
Amendment 21 #
2014/2121(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. ConcludePoints to the finding of the Court of Auditors that EIOPA’s mixed financing arrangement is inflexible, burdensome and a potential threat to its independence; therefore calls on the Commission to recalls on EIOPA, when considering the financing arrangement in favour of, to cooperate actively with the Commission and to opt for an independent budget line from the EU budget and the introduction of fees payable by market participants.
Amendment 6 #
2014/2120(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Acknowledges from the Authority that regarding the recommendations of the Court and the discharge authority, corrective measures were taken in all outstanding recruitment procedures in 2012, and that they were systematically implemented in all further recruitment procedures; acknowledges that the additional tasks entrusted to the Authority will require budgetary increase and new human resources in order to enable the Authority to properly fulfil its supervisory role;
Amendment 23 #
2014/2120(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Concludes that EBA’s mixed financing arrangement is inflexible, burdensome and a potential threat to its independence; thereforewelcomes the fact that, in its report concerning the review of the European System of Financial Supervision, the Commission has proposed that the EBA financing arrangement be reviewed and, as far as possible, altered; calls on the Commission to reconsider the financingat arrangement as quickly as possible and take a decision in favour of an independent budget line from the EU budget and the introduction of fees by market participants.
Amendment 5 #
2014/2119(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes from the Court's report that the overall level of committed appropriations in 2013 was 99 %, indicating that commitments were made in a timely manner; welcomes the further reduction of the overall level of carry-overs from EUR 2 500 000 (32 %) in 2012 to EUR 2 200 000 (29 %) in 2013; points out that those carry-overs mainly relate to title III (operational expenditure) with EUR 2 000 000 representing 56 % of the corresponding committed appropriations; acknowledges that those carry-overs mainly concern procurement procedures that were concluded late in 2013, due to reasons mostly beyond the Institute’s control, i.e. a delayed decision by the Presidency of the Council of the EU regarding a subject of study;
Amendment 6 #
2014/2119(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Notes that in order to improve the procurement planning and monitoring the Institute has put in place a monitoring tool which follows the expected dates of each step of the annual procurement proceedings;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2118(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Reminds of the Court’s observation in 2011 that the Office's Financial Regulation refers to detailed rules and procedures laid down in its Implementing rules which have not yet been adopted; urges the Office to take corrective actions in this regard;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2117(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Observes that the Agency's notes on its annual accounts explain that all salaries and some additional costs for administrative services were paid directly from the Commission's budget; notes that the costs incurred by salaries are disclosed while no details are provided about the costs of the administrative services; is concerned that this situation obscures the level to which the Agency is dependent upon the Commission; stresses that the Agency should have a financial autonomy as foreseen in the Statutes of the Agency;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2116(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes with concern that the level of committed appropriations carried over to 2014 remained high at 46 % for Titles III, IV and V (operational expenses); acknowledges however from the Court’s report that these carry-overs were mainly as a result of the multiannual nature of planned IT development projects, costs for translations ordered but not received by year-end and substance evaluations for which the regulatory deadline was February 2014; calls on the Agency to continue to be attentive to the level of carry-overs in operational titles;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2115(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 1
Paragraph 2 – indent 1
– it has put in place a carry forward forecast procedure with the aim of reducing the level of carry-overs; calls on the Agency to continue to look for ways to reduce the carry-over level and avoid any unplanned carry-over;
Amendment 9 #
2014/2114(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Takes note that the Agency signed a contract for the exploitation of EGNOS for the 2014 to 2021 period for an amount of some 588 million euro and an eligibility criterion applied in the first phase of the procurement procedure excluding applications from consortia was not in accordance with the rules on implementation of the Financial Regulation;
Amendment 9 #
2014/2113(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
- notes that the recruitment procedures examined showed significant shortcomings affecting transparency and the equal treatment of candidates; welcomes the fact that the Agency has implemented procedures aiming to reduce the mentioned shortcomings;
Amendment 14 #
2014/2112(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Takes note of the College's efforts implementing European Court of Auditors' and Internal Audit Service audit recommendations in order to ensure prompt implementation of the action plans.; notes that the rate of implementation of the recommendations by the end of 2013 was 83%;
Amendment 9 #
2014/2111(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. notes that there is room to improve the Agency's recruitment procedures in order to fully ensure transparency and equal treatment of candidates;
Amendment 7 #
2014/2109(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Takes note of the Centre's initiative to strengthen the area of procurement establishing The Procurement Section and the Legal Services Section and restructuring Procurement and Finance activities;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2108(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Notes that although the overall carry-overs have regularly decreased since 2008 from 23% to 11 % and the payment rate increased from 73 % to 91 % further improvements in the monitoring of the budget execution are needed in order to keep the carry-over in line with the budget execution objectives set for the operational activities;
Amendment 8 #
2014/2106(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Takes note that the CVs and declarations of interests of the members of the Board of Appeal and the Executive Director are now publicly available on the Agency's website ; urges the Agency to make the CVs and declarations of interests of managers and persons holding sensitive functions as well as the ones of the Managers Board publicly available on the Agency's website;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2105(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Acknowedges that the Agency put effort to avoid potential conflict of interest situations by introducing the training on Ethics and Integrity which is provided in- house and is compulsory to all staff;
Amendment 6 #
2014/2105(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 (new)
welcomes the fact that the Agency has drawn up guidelines for dealing with conflicts of interest and has begun to organise compulsory training for all employees in matters of ethics and integrity;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2104(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. AWelcomes the fact that an agreement on the Foundation's premises was concluded with the regional authorities in 2013, which ensures the continuation of the Foundation's activities for the 2013- 2015 period; acknowledges from the Foundation that negotiations were opened with the new government of the Piedmont region in Italy, where the Foundation’s seat is established, concerning the renewal of the service contract for its premises from 2015;
Amendment 16 #
2014/2103(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Notes that no corrective measures were taken by the College to reconsider the definition of respective roles and responsibilities between the Director and the College of Eurojust in order to avoid the overlap of responsibilities as noted by the Court in 2010;
Amendment 18 #
2014/2102(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Takes note that the Agency has adopted a set of internal-control standards (ICS) which are intended to guarantee a consistent level of internal control of all business activities throughout the Agency, and define the management rules that all services must follow in their management of resources;
Amendment 6 #
2014/2101(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Acknowledges that due to various constraints in 2013 such as the move to Drosbach building , the progress achieved in the implementation of several actions included in the Internal Control Action Plan was not as initially foreseen;
Amendment 6 #
2014/2100(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Notes that existing procedures regarding the prevention of conflict of interest for the Agency's staff are under revision and they will be completed in 2015; calls on the Agency to inform the discharge authority about the results of this revision as soon as it is completed;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2099(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that the policy specifies the requirement to sign declarations of interest by staff members and Scientific Committee; acknowledges that the declarations of interest of the members of the Scientific Committee are made publically available; observes that the declarations of interests of the members of the Management Board, the Executive Director and senior management are not publicly available; callsdoes not agree with the decision of the Agency's Management Board that the CVs and declarations of interest of its members must not be published on the Agency's website; calls once again on the Agency to remedy this issue as a matter of urgency;
Amendment 6 #
2014/2090(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Takes note that the Centre improved the efficiency of its payments processes, in particular payments were successfully processed on average 16 days before the relevant deadline;
Amendment 9 #
2014/2089(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Reminds of the request to all agencies and joint undertakings to systematically annex a standardised template regarding the publication of their final annual accounts which shall include the data presented in their reports on the implementation of the budget and in their reports on the budgetary and financial management; urges the Agency to harmonise the presentation of its annual accounts with those of other EU Agencies;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2088(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Acknowledges from the Foundation that negotiations with the host Member State have started in February 2014; notes that a draft agreement in which most of the previous contentious matters were resolved was presented to the Foundation, and looks forward to the final round of negotiations and subsequent signing of an agreement which would promote transaprency in respect of the conditions under which the Foundation and its staff operate; calls on the Foundation to inform the discharge authority on the outcome of the negotiations;
Amendment 6 #
2014/2087(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Takes note that the Centre has finally developed processes to monitor and report on legality and regularity and is currently deploying its own anti-fraud strategy;
Amendment 1 #
2014/2086(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Remains concerned about the considerable number of high-grade posts in the EEAS, which is out of all proportion to the number of such posts in the EU institutions as a whole; notes the associated problem of a top-heavy managerial structure which requires urgent reform; also notes the absence of a competency framework for managers as basis for the evaluation of pre-selected candidates; emphasises that competence in the field of foreign affairs must remain the main criterion for hiring decisions;
Amendment 11 #
2014/2086(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Welcomes the few examples of co- location of EU Delegation and Member States diplomatic representations; re- emphasises, however, the importance of continuing efforts to identify opportunities for long-term savings and synergies between EEAS delegations, HQ, Commission and Member States, to ensure the sustainability of the EEAS budget in a time of budgetary restraints and urges, therefore, to maximise the opportunities for co-location and the shared provision of services;
Amendment 14 #
2014/2086(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Emphasises the cost saving potential of providing consular services through EU Delegations; invites the EEAS to prepare a detailed analysis of its financial implications and Member States to agree on this issue and to develop harmonised rules and legislation;
Amendment 15 #
2014/2086(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Reiterates again its call to save money on travel costs through innovative solutions in the areas of training and job interviews, including head of delegation positions, for example by making increased use of videoconferencing;
Amendment 16 #
2014/2086(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5d. Expresses its concern that EU Delegations are lacking staff in their political sections and for the operational planning and implementation of CFSP missions; notes also that there are practical difficulties for the EU Delegations to receive and deal with intelligence reporting;
Amendment 29 #
2014/2086(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Emphasises the cost saving potential of providing consular services through EU Delegations; invites EEAS to prepare a detailed analysis of its financial implications and Member States to agree on this issue and to develop harmonised rules and legislation;
Amendment 4 #
2014/2085(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Takes note that a new tool has been recently approved and will be implemented in 2015: Activity-based Costing, which aims to increase efficiency in the allocation of resources;
Amendment 3 #
2014/2084(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Takes note that the Ombudsman seeks constant improvements in financial planning so as to ensure the most efficient possible budget implementation;
Amendment 12 #
2014/2083(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Notes that a common methodology with other institutions has been agreed to calculate and compare translation costs and other indicators; calls on the CoR to inform the discharge authority about the implementation of the common agreed methodology;
Amendment 18 #
2014/2082(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Notes that the internal audit service is composed of a staff of three; extended sick leaves significantly reduced the available work force in 2013; calls on the EESC to reinforce the internal audit service and to expand the scope of audit investigations.
Amendment 28 #
2014/2081(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Takes notes that the Court assured that it takes every possible measure to ensure that mission appropriations are used in strict compliance with principles of economy, efficiency and effectiveness;
Amendment 3 #
2014/2080(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Takes note that the lower implementation rate can be attributed to the fact that the initial appropriations for 2013 had included a proposed adjustment to salaries and pensions totalling almost EUR 6 000 000 whereas no adjustment was ultimately granted by the Council
Amendment 8 #
2014/2079(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Takes note of the zero growth (0,3 %) (EUR 1,6 million) in the Council's budget for 2013; considers it a positive trend and expects it to continue in the coming years;
Amendment 19 #
2014/2077(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Takes note that the Court's Annual Report concerning EDF activities for the financial year 2013 shows that the error rate has increased compared to the previous year and that this error rate is still too high; urges the Commission to work towards the agreed target of 2% error rate.
Amendment 3 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is concerned about the ECA’s finding that the Commission validated substantial IPA expenditures in the absence of supporting documentation; urgendorses the Commission to rapidly put in place a new clearing procedure to avoid such errors in the future and ensure that clearings are only made on the basis of incurred expenditure and not on the basis of estimaECA recommendation that, to avoid such errors in the future, the Commission and DG NEAR should ensure that a new validation system is established whereby expenditure items would be cleared on the basis of the accounts submittesd;
Amendment 247 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 98 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 98 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
underlines, that Commission should ensure that it obtains consistent and reliable information from the Member States on the use of ERDF's funding; this information should indicate the Operational Programmes' progress, not only in financial but also in performance terms; 1 1 See Court of Auditors' Special Report No 20/2014, point 68.
Amendment 4 #
2014/2040(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the worrisome situation with regard to payment credits in Heading 4, which, despite the substantive increase compared to the current year foreseen by the Commission, may not satisfy requirements on the ground; notes, however, with approval the decision to equalise commitments and payments for the humanitarian aid instrument;
Amendment 7 #
2014/2040(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes with particular concern the severe cuts in payment appropriations for the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (ISP) which is already suffering from a shortfall in payment appropriations during the current year that can only be exacerbated by the new cuts; stresses that the ISP is a vital tool for the EU's crisis management and conflict resolution activities, for example in Ukraine;
Amendment 8 #
2014/2040(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Rejects the considerable cuts to Heading 4 proposed by the Council which would only exacerbate the already critical situation, in particular with regard to payments; strongly opposes any potential linkage between the negotiations on the 2015 budget and those on Draft Amending Budget 3;
Amendment 13 #
2014/2040(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Reiterates the importance of transferring the budget line for EU Special Representatives (EUSRs) to the EEAS budget in order to support their better integration into the EEAS, in accordance with the proposal made by the HRVP in the EEAS Review, Parliament's recommendation of 13 June 2013 and the European Court of Auditors' Special Report 11/2014;
Amendment 14 #
2014/2040(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Welcomes the on-going effort of the EEAS to update its IT systems and strengthen its information security capabilities; remains concerned about the disproportionate number of senior posts in the service.
Amendment 15 #
2014/2040(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Urges the Commission, following the example of the EEAS, to provide annually updated data about the number of Commission staff in delegations, both internal and external, broken down by country and directorate-general and with an indication of what budget line they are funded from to enable the budgetary authorities to better assess the Commission's global activities;
Amendment 16 #
2014/0180(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) EU public procurement should serve to ensure that EU funds are used in an effective, transparent, and appropriate manner: that being the case, procurement procedures should be moved into cyberspace, as this would save a great deal of money, compared with conventional public procurement procedures, as well as making for better access for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Amendment 27 #
2014/0180(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
Amendment 8 #
2013/2205(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. EndorsWelcomes the reaching, by the deadline of mid 2013, of the one third target for national diplomats working at the EEAS by the deadline of mid 2013who now make up close to 33% of EEAS staff at AD level (temporary agents); takes note that EEAS is not static and that the selection of staff is based on applications and merit;
Amendment 12 #
2013/2205(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Welcomes the fact that since 2011 the number of women in Head of Delegation posts have more than doubled from 10 to 24 (17% of the total) and that in Headquarters there are 22 women in management positions of head of divisions and above representing 18% of the total; encourages the EEAS to continue improving the gender balance both in the Delegations and at the Headquarters;
Amendment 14 #
2013/2205(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recognises that efforts have been made to reduce the top-heavy EEAS administration; is concerned, however, that the EEAS has the biggest proportion of high graded staff out of all Union institutions, having 514 individuals employed in AD 12 or grades above (over 50 % of all EEAS AD staff), making it difficult to achieve significant reductions in the top-heavy administration; considers that the reversion of this situation could be achievedwelcomes the efforts to reduce the number of AD15 and AD16 posts and encourages the EEAS to continue improving this situation in the coming years through efficient management policies;
Amendment 17 #
2013/2205(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Considers the responsibilities of the Union Special Representatives to be very unclear; regrets that the information on the use of the budget they receive to implement their mandate continues to be obscurpaque;
Amendment 29 #
2013/2205(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 40 #
2013/2205(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. NWelcomes the increasingly close partnerships of the EEAS with the national diplomatic services of Member States demonstrated by a collocation proposal to 14 Member States in 7 third countries since 2011; notes with satisfaction that synergies with the Commission's Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation – EuropeAid and the national diplomacies are functioning well and welcomes the information provided in 2012; notes that there is still work to be done in relation to the consulate services; asks that Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs be engaged in that exercise;
Amendment 8 #
2013/2200(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Court of Auditors to examine the possibility of presenting its annual report by 30 Juneefore November of the year n+1, as this wcould lead to a significant improvement in the audit of the Union accounts and wouldmight enhance both the performance and the effectiveness of Union spending by having the discharge voted before 31 DecemberApril/May of the year n+2 following the financial year audited;
Amendment 64 #
2013/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Notes that Member States must introduce anti-fraud monitoring procedures and that statistics regarding criminal cases and their outcome are incomplete, making it hard to evaluate fraud investigation and prosecution procedures in the Member States and the effectiveness of future basic policies;
Amendment 65 #
2013/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26b. Points out that, for many years, Member States have been failing to pass on data promptly or have been providing inaccurate data, making it impossible to compare the data and objectively assess the extent of fraud in the EU Member States; notes that the European Parliament, the Commission and OLAF are unable properly to fulfil their task of assessing the situation and formulating recommendations; reiterates that this state of affairs is therefore inadmissible;
Amendment 66 #
2013/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 c (new)
Paragraph 26 c (new)
26c. Calls on the Commission to assume full responsibility for the recovery of funds unduly paid into the EU budget and to establish uniform reporting principles in all Member States with a view to ensuring comparable, reliable and adequate data collection;
Amendment 132 #
2013/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Calls on the Commission to take due account of the economic, geographic and social situation in determining for each Member State or region the investment costs related to achieving savings of one kWh;
Amendment 134 #
2013/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Calls on the Commission to develop, without delay, EE project assessment guidelines, which could serve as a basis for setting up project evaluation, monitoring and verification mechanism and to ascertain the cost-effectiveness;
Amendment 7 #
2013/2017(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Asks for recoveries from unduly spent Union funds in the Member States to be recovered more effectively and used in the Union budget;
Amendment 8 #
2013/2017(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is concerned by the fact that smuggling and counterfeiting of cigarettes accounts for an annual loss of EUR 1 billion to the Union budget and another EUR 9 billion to Member States' national budgets; stresses that the Hercules II programme has achieved significant results by bringing to light cases of cigarette smuggling, and recommends maintaining the continuity of the Hercules III programme and providing it with adequate funding.
Amendment 250 #
2013/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Commission – given that nuclear energy is still very important, particularly in those Member States that remain determined to develop it, and that in comparison to other forms of energy production it offers the best value for money and would thus reduce expenditure on energy systems while also cutting electricity prices – to take an official stance on the further development of nuclear energy on the basis of its communication on the Energy Roadmap 2050;
Amendment 260 #
2013/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Emphasises that by making it optional for Member States to inform the Commission about existing and planned energy agreements, the decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing an information exchange mechanism with regard to intergovernmental agreements between Member States and third countries in the field of energy fails to guarantee transparency and clarity about the real energy situation in the EU and impedes the completion of the single market;
Amendment 278 #
2013/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Commission to conduct a fresh review of existing plans for energy projects, especially for the construction of new liquefied natural gas terminals scheduled to take more than 10 years to complete, to assess their economic benefit – taking account of the liquefied natural gas terminals which are already under construction or at the planning stage in individual Member States and which, in the near future, will contribute to energy supply security in Member States classed as ‘energy islands’ – and to contribute to the financing of such projects;
Amendment 8 #
2012/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 (new)
stresses that the European Union needs to step up efforts to strengthen the principles of eGovernment which would set the conditions for greater transparency in public finances; draws attention to the fact that electronic transactions, unlike cash transactions, are referenced and it therefore becomes more difficult to commit fraud and easier to identify suspected cases of fraud; encourages Member States to lower their thresholds for mandatory payments other than cash;
Amendment 34 #
2012/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Reiterates that it is necessary to continue to strengthen the independence, effectiveness and efficiency of OLAF; welcomes the progress made in the negotiations on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF) and repealing Regulation (EURATOM) No 1074/1999 (COM(2011)135) and considers that this regulation should be adopted as soon as possible;
Amendment 46 #
2012/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Is concerned about the remarks contained in the Supervisory Committee’s annual report stating that there are no data on the implementation of OLAF’s recommendations in the Member States; considers this situation to be unsatisfactory and calls on OLAF to ensure that Member States provide relevant and detailed data on the implementation of OLAF’s recommendations and that the European Parliament be kept informed;
Amendment 51 #
2012/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 34 – subparagraph 1 (new)
welcomes the initiative in the European Commission’s work programme for 2012 to better protect the European Union’s financial interests and the communication to that effect on the protection of the European Union’s financial interests by criminal law and administrative investigations; stresses that this initiative aims to toughen sanctions against criminal activities, including corruption, and to strengthen the financial protection of the European Union;
Amendment 54 #
2012/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Amendment 55 #
2012/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 38 – subparagraph 1 (new)
stresses that the situation of Member States not transmitting data in a timely manner or providing inaccurate data has been recurring for many years; emphasises that it is impossible to make comparisons and an objective assessment of the scale of fraud in the Member States of the European Union; points out that the European Parliament, the Commission and OLAF are unable to perform their functions properly regarding assessment of the situation and the submission of proposals and repeats that such a situation cannot be tolerated; calls on the Commission to assume full responsibility for recovering unduly paid funds for the EU budget; encourages the Commission to establish uniform reporting principles in all Member States and to ensure the collection of comparable, reliable and adequate data;
Amendment 8 #
2012/2210(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Points out that, although the recruitment of permanent staff has now been concluded, the Agency is short of capacity in terms of seconded national experts, and that doubts remain about the technical competence of some of the staff, potentially generating uncertainty around the Agency’s work; requests that the Agency follow up this issue and report to the discharge authority on actions taken;
Amendment 9 #
2012/2210(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Urges the Agency to improve its cooperation with the national regulators, particularly in order to ensure that its work is organised according to efficient principles, and to establish a permanent headquarters, thus allowing both the Agency and the national regulators to make substantial savings and to resolve the incipient problems of transport and limited resources;
Amendment 9 #
2012/2206(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Stresses that the objectives and the task of the Institute require that a separate dedicated entity is maintained within the institutional framework;
Amendment 11 #
2012/2206(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 239 #
2012/2167(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 159
Paragraph 159
159. Is concerned about the delay in dismantling the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant (INPP) in Lithuania, due to conflicts between the authorities and the contractors; welcomnotes that the Commission and the international donor community have suspended financial support for the project, in line with the recommendations of Parliament's Committee on Budgetary Control, until the conflict has been solved;
Amendment 26 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises the benefits to Member States of working together for an energy system transformation which must start now; endorses, therefore, the Commission's Energy Roadmap 2050 as the basis for proposing legislative and other initiatives on energy policy with a view to developing a policy framework for 2030, including milestones and targets; notes that defining energy targets for 2050 assumes pan- European governance; pursues, within the spirit of the Union, a technology-neutral strategy that will allow Member States to cooperate and not feel repressed under the Roadmap;
Amendment 74 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that a clear policy and regulatory framework will stimulate the necessary investments for low-carbon energy investments; Underlines the importance of an energy strategy focused on increasing the EU's energy security and economic competitiveness through measures such as the diversification of supply routes and sources, the preservation of a European industrial base for energy technologies and energy efficiency;
Amendment 98 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that it is in the competence of each Member State to define its own energy mix; acknowledges that the Energy Roadmap 2050 complements national, regional and local efforts to modernise energy supply; acknowledges, therefore, the need for Member States to work together on the basis of common objectives, as well as the important role to be played by the EU; urges the Member States and the Commission to continue to pursue options which can meet the EU's decarbonisation objective in an technology-neutral economically efficient, safe and sustainable way, and to continue with efforts to fully tap the potential for cost-effective energy savings, supported, inter alia, by available Union financial instruments; recognises, at the same time, the merits of developing a coordinated and, where appropriate, common European approach;
Amendment 115 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Agrees with the Commission, however, that EU action is based on the assumption that global climate action is taken and should not be developed in isolation but by taking account of international developments, for example carbon leakage and adverse effects on competitiveness;
Amendment 121 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Recognises that the increasing importance of electricity in the future energy mix requires that all means of low- carbon electricity production (conversion efficiency, renewables, CCS and nuclear energy) will need to be harnessed if climate goals are to be achieved without jeopardising security of supply and competitiveness;
Amendment 125 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Acknowledges the conclusions reached in the Energy Roadmap 2050 that there are similarities between the actions that must be taken in the analysed scenarios in order to transform the EU's energy system, regardless of the specific path chosen to achieve a low-carbon 2050 energy system; believes that renewable energy, energy efficiency and energy infrastructure are ‘no regrets’ options, although the way and extent to which they are pursued can have profound cost implications to Member States and to consumers which should be taken into account;
Amendment 134 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls for the principle of energy-for- all, therefore, highlights that special attention should be paid to low-income households for which coping with the energy system transformation will be challenging if energy prices will increase as predicted; believes that specific measures should be defined at EU, national and local levels to avoid energy poverty;
Amendment 222 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that a more European approach to renewable policy is key in the medium to long term; encourages Member States to work together in order to optimise the cost efficiency of renewables expansion and to ensure that investments are made where they will be most productive and efficient, taking into account the specific characteristics of Member States; highlights, in this context, the Commission's important role as a facilitator; points out that renewables willcould, in the long term, move to the centre of the energy mix in Europe, as they progress from technology development to mass production and deployment, from small- scale to larger-scale – integrating local and more remote sources – and from subsidised to competitive; emphasises that the changing nature of renewables requires changes in policy to be made with a view to achieving greater market integration; highlights the need for support schemes to be phased out as technologies and supply chains mature and market failures are resolved;
Amendment 321 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Believes that all types of technologies reducing CO2 emissions will be needed to achieve the ambitious goal of decarbonising the EU's energy sector in particular; it will remain uncertain which technologies will be technically and commercially proven within the required time scale, therefore, flexibility must be preserved in order to allow adaptation to the technological and socio-economic changes that will rise;
Amendment 364 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Agrees with the Commission that nuclear energy, used by the majority of Member States, contributes to secure, reliable and competitive electricity generation, lowers system costs and electricity prices as reflected in the scenario analysis;
Amendment 392 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Agrees with the Commission that nuclear energy continues to play a key role in Europe's energy supply, remains a key source for low-carbon electricity generation and provides a significant contribution to the transformation of the energy system in those Member States where it is pursued;
Amendment 472 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Believes that prices play a crucial role in energy-related investment and energy production; notes that the different Member States' policies to promote renewable energy show both successes and problems; takes the opinion that the recent relatively high prices of fossil fuels promote the development of renewable energy; notes, however, that in some Member States the promotion of renewable energy by means of financial support could lead to high energy prices with an increased risk of energy poverty, loss of industrial competitiveness and rising fiscal burdens;
Amendment 490 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Underlines the importance of research, both at EU and Member State level, for bringing forward new technology developments and advancements in the field of energy, for maintaining EU technology leadership and preventing dependence of technology coming from third countries, such that the energy transition will contribute to the European agenda for growth and jobs;
Amendment 6 #
2012/2060(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – indent 1
Paragraph 8 – indent 1
– the SME financing gap assessments, if available, suffered from significant shortcomings and such gap assessments were not systematically made public;
Amendment 10 #
2012/2060(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. CIs concerned at the widespread delays in Member States in SMEs obtaining access to finance; calls on the Commission and Managing Authorities to avoid delays in delivering SME access to finance with mainly with origin in administrative, legal, organisational or strategic reasons; regrets that for Managing Authorities this entails that the alternative, using grants for SMEs, becomes more attractive;
Amendment 12 #
2012/2060(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Is worried about the lack of information in the Member States on access for SMEs to sources of finance; supports the recommendation by the Court of Auditors that, in order to optimise the size of the supply of SME finance, it is necessary to raise as much as possible the stakeholders’ awareness of the specific SME financing needs.
Amendment 12 #
2012/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that in some EU Member States, consumers have hitherto been unable to choose electricity suppliers freely and pay a competitive and fair price for electricity; points out that the active participation of consumers is needed in order to benefit from the dissemination of smart energy systems; stresses the need to promote transparent billing and the dissemination of effective and comprehensive price comparison tools, as well as efasyt and feasty supplier switching;
Amendment 31 #
2012/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. points out that the participation of EU companies in cross-border public procurement remains very low, and EU companies, particularly SMEs, face difficulties participating in cross-border public procurement due to the different and complicated administrative procedures that exist; welcomes the public procurement reform proposed by the Commission and considers that setting common principles at the EU level and flexible, clear and simple public procurement rules would enable companies, above all, SMEs, to better exploit the opportunities offered by cross- border public procurement;
Amendment 33 #
2012/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Emphasises that it is essential to establish an EU-wide public e- procurement system, which would ensure greater transparency and competitiveness, and would allow public money to be used more efficiently;
Amendment 39 #
2012/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Points out that differences in the regulation of e-signatures in the Member States remain a major obstacle to the proper functioning of the EU Single Market, particularly the provision of services; considers that it is essential to establish a single system for the recognition of e-signatures throughout the EU.
Amendment 3 #
2012/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas, the current common global energy challenges require single, effective and equitable actions from the European Union on the international stage, in particular by strengthening the external dimension of its energy policy and demonstrating a unified stance in external relations, by increasing diversification and by enhancing security of supply;
Amendment 41 #
2012/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the need for strong coordination between Member States' policies and, joint action and to act in solidarity in the field of energy security, transparency and full implementation of the internal energy market;
Amendment 76 #
2012/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Is of the opinion that, owing to the EU’s considerable power as a purchaser of energy resources, an energy-purchasing group needs to be established which would negotiate the price of energy resources on behalf of the EU, particularly when purchasing gas from monopolistic suppliers for the most isolated regions of the EU from an energy point of view, such as the Baltic region, whose competitiveness is significantly reduced by higher gas prices than elsewhere in the EU;
Amendment 164 #
2012/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Considers that the EU must play a more active role in multi-lateral energy forums, particularly the International Atomic Energy Agency, to ensure that the highest standards of nuclear security become legally binding at global level;
Amendment 165 #
2012/2029(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Considers that the high standard of rules on nuclear security in force in the EU must be reflected in EU strategies with external countries, particularly those neighbouring countries where nuclear power plants are already in operation or are planned which may have a major impact on EU security;
Amendment 8 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that the Accession Treaties of Bulgaria, Slovakia and Lithuania included provisions regardingAcknowledges mutual commitments taken by the EU and Bulgaria, Slovakia and Lithuania with regard to decommissioning of, respectively, for units of Kozloduy Nuclear power Plant; Unit 1 and 2 of Bohunice V1 Nuclear Power Plant and Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant .Recalls that the closure of those eights nuclear reactors, due to their low safety standards was a precondition for the accession of Bulgaria, Slovakia and Lithuania to the EU and is enshrined in the Accession Treaties of Bulgaria, Slovakia and Lithuania;
Amendment 16 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that the Union committed itself to provide adequate financial assistance contributing financially to the decommissioning of the three nuclear power plants concerned, without clearly defining the overall amounts to be allocated;
Amendment 23 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Remains concerned, however, that the shut-down of reactors is, in some cases, not yet irreversibleEmphasizes importance of irreversibility of the decommissioning process;
Amendment 31 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Acknowledges the efforts of Lithuanian authorities to ensure efficient and transparent implementation of the Ignalina Programme;
Amendment 32 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 35 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Notes that in the Accession treaties of Lithuania ,Bulgaria and Slovakia EU financial support for both decommissioning and mitigation measures has been foreseen;
Amendment 39 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Questions the fact that of this amount 60 % went to decommissioning and 40 %in some Member States over 40 percent of the committed amount went to mitigation measures;
Amendment 44 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Takes note that according to the Protocol No 4 of the Accession treaty of Lithuania , Ignalina Programme shall include measures to maintain a high level of operational safety at the nuclear power plant , including support with respect to plant’s personnel in the periods of prior to the closure and during decommissioning of reactor units;
Amendment 55 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Is concernedTakes note that the existing respective decommissioning plan focuses only on the first phase of decommissioning, which almost exclusively covers non-radioactive materials cover entire decommissioning process; nevertheless, considers that there might be a need for their update;
Amendment 59 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Is concerned that, in some cases, planning documents used by the plant operators were still based on provisional data on radioactive waste although admits that actual data was not available until the reactor units were in operation;
Amendment 62 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Is deeply concerned bythat the current deficiency in viable funds for completion of decommissioning process are insufficient and considerable amounts are still needed; acknowledge ons the amounts necessary to complete the whole decommissioning procesfact that the required financial resources have not been assembled due to historical reasons and early closure of the reactors;
Amendment 79 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes that considerable sums of money had been used on operational costs; regrets a situation where the money spent on operational costs of the nuclear power plants could actually represent an incentive to keep the nuclear power plants running;
Amendment 88 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Finds it unacceptableIs concerned that, more than ten years after the start of the decommissioning funding and two years after the last unit shutdown, none of three nuclear power plants concerned are in an irreversible operation condition;
Amendment 101 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Endorses the fact that the overall responsibility for decommissioning and its financingnuclear safety lies with the Member State in which the nuclear power plant is situated9;
Amendment 105 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Recalls that the Accession Treaties of Bulgaria and Slovakia establish the limits for receiving financial aid from the Unionproviding the Union’s financial assistance to 2009 and 2006 respectively;
Amendment 107 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Recalls that according to the Protocol No 4 on the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant in Lithuania , limits to providing Union’s financial assistance are not foreseen;
Amendment 112 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Observes that experts called for a solid and complete detailed decommissioning plan as basis for the implementation of further Union support, including full costing estimates up to the completion date for decommissioning; considers that a clear indication of the national co-financing and the way to secure this national funding in the long term should be provided; the decommissioning plans and costing estimates are to be used to identify actual payment needs and absorption capacity and plan Union’s assistance accordingly;
Amendment 114 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal on ex ante conditionalities
Amendment 117 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Reiterates and stresses that the final responsibility for the safe closure of nmutual commitments taken by the EU and Bulgaria, Slovakia and Lithuania with regard to decommissioning of, respectively four units of Kozloduy Nuclear pPower pPlants lies with the Member State in which the p , Unit 1 and Unit 2 of Bohunice V1 Nuclear Power pPlant is situated; failure to comply with this obligation puts Union citizens at risk; and Ignalina Power Plant;
Amendment 122 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Insists that decommissioning must be organised in a safe, efficient and irreversible way so that it is irreversibledecommissioning end-state is reached according to the timetables set in the respective decommissioning plans;
Amendment 135 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
Amendment 141 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46a. Calls on the Commission to implement its commitments with regard to the closure of the nuclear power plants concerned, including during the 2014- 2020 financial programming period, and, if necessary, after that period to grant the funding needed for safe and appropriate decommissioning and for impact mitigation;
Amendment 147 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 a (new)
Paragraph 48 a (new)
48a. Considers that the Commission must assume responsibility, along with the Member States, for the closure of the nuclear power plants concerned and must ensure that their closure is effectively monitored; calls on the Commission, in close cooperation with the Member States, to draw up detailed plans for the closure of the nuclear power plants and for the financing thereof.
Amendment 156 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
Paragraph 52
52. Welcomes the fact that, no later than end 2015, an interim and final evaluation reports shall be established by the Commission on the achievement of the objectives of all the measures, at the level of results and impacts, the efficiency of the use of resources and its Union added value, in view of a decision amending or suspending the measures; asks the Commission to provide it with a copy of the mentioned evaluation reports;
Amendment 160 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53
Paragraph 53
53. Urges the Commission, should to take due account of the findings of the interim evaluation support such a decision, toand inform the European Parliament if it decided that review of the amount, the programming period and allocation, within the MFF 2014-2020 is necessary;
Amendment 165 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55
Paragraph 55
55. Asks the Commission to assess the added-value of the cooperation with the EBRD and its capacities to act as an administrator of funds , given that the Union supplies 96 % of the funding;
Amendment 173 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that the premature shutdown and consequent decommissioning of the Ignalina Power Plant with two 1500 MW RBMK reactor units inherited from the Soviet Union is of an unprecedented nature and represents for Lithuania an exceptional financial burden not commensurate with the size and economic strength of the country; notes that Protocol No 4 states that the Union assistance under the Ignalina Programme will be seamlessly continued and extended beyond 2006, for the period of the next Multiannual Financial Framework; notes that this extended programme will be based on the same elements and principles as during the 2004-2006 and 2007-2013 periods;
Amendment 174 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines that under the programmes established for the period 2007-2013 the Commission's supervision has focussed mainly on budgetary execution of the financial appropriations and project implementation, rather than on the extent of the progress achieved towards the programmes' objectives as a whole;
Amendment 190 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 a (new)
Paragraph 49 a (new)
49a. Notes that, since decommissioning of the nuclear power stations in Lithuania, Slovakia and Bulgaria began, the responsibility and obligations of the states participating in the decommissioning process have not been clearly defined, and that the burden arising from responsibility for the whole decommissioning process on Member States which close their nuclear power stations has been disproportionate;
Amendment 191 #
2012/2017(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51 a (new)
Paragraph 51 a (new)
51a. Takes the view that, in the proposal for a Council regulation, the legal basis for the granting of additional funding to the Ignalina programme should be Protocol No 4 of the Act of Accession, and not Article 203 of the Euratom Treaty;
Amendment 136 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Points out that there are still regions in the EU which are completely isolated from the energy point of view, one example being the Baltic Sea region, which will require substantial infrastructure investment in order to be connected to the European gas and electricity networks, and that some Member States, therefore, will be unable to make use of alternative energy resources and the necessary interconnections and will continue to depend on outside monopoly energy suppliers after 2014;
Amendment 138 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Notes that some Member States totally isolated in energy terms are continuing to pay higher prices for energy resources, a fact which alters the conditions of competition and the opportunities for them to compete on the EU internal market, as well as creating economic and social gaps between those Member States and the other EU Member States;
Amendment 179 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Believes that, for as long as isolated Member States are not connected to the European electricity and gas system, the Commission should, where those Member States so request, take part in negotiations with outside monopoly energy suppliers on the subject of energy prices, for instance where the purchase of gas is concerned;
Amendment 34 #
2012/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 g (new)
Paragraph 12 g (new)
12g. Urges the Commission to submit a proposal to enable negotiations to be opened on bilateral agreements with non- EU countries aimed at establishing an effective mandatory administrative cooperation system in the field of VAT;
Amendment 10 #
2011/2288(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the importance of protecting high level intellectual property rights whilst encouraging investments, whilst developing innovative products and services and ensuring a return on investments; calls for the setting up as quickly as possible of a mechanism to support intellectual property rights, especially when setting out a common patent protection procedure and a common procedure for the resolution of disputes in all member states;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2287(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that the principle of multilingualism must be upheld not only in relation to committee, political group and delegation meetings, but also, upon prior request, in the case of preparatory meetings and working party meetings;
Amendment 3 #
2011/2225(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Regrets the fact that it is not always possible to evaluate the results of OLAF’s activities, as information is presented in different documents drawn up for different purposes and with different addressees; urges the Commission to establish a system for information dissemination which is unified, clear and comparable and will enable full and objective evaluation of OLAF’s activities;
Amendment 4 #
2011/2225(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Regrets the fact that, in spite of the cooperation agreement signed in 2008 between OLAF and Eurojust, under which OLAF is obliged to notify Eurojust of every case of suspected fraud among economic operators in more than one Member State, OLAF sent Eurojust such notification in only five cases in 2008 and only one case in 2009, which shows that the cooperation between the two authorities is not working, and calls for all measures to be taken to intensify activity in this area;
Amendment 142 #
2011/2202(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 70 c (new)
Paragraph 70 c (new)
70c. Takes the view that comparable flight price data need to be obtained in order to determine the best price for any given flight;
Amendment 7 #
2011/2201(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the ‘Project bonds’ initiative, and calls on the Commission to monitor the effectiveness and multiplier effects of this new instrument; wholly endorses the proposal to earmark EUR 10 000 000 000 from the Cohesion Fund for transport infrastructure via the Connecting Europe Facility, with a view to making the structural and cohesion policies more effective and enhancing their added value; calls for the systems used to manage and control the use of Cohesion Fund appropriations to be improved, with a view to ensuring proper and effective take-up of the funding;
Amendment 9 #
2011/2201(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the take-up rate for payment appropriations for the Egnos and Galileo programmes, which consolidated the progress made in 2009; emphasises the importance of these programmes for the logistics and sustainable transport sectors; calls for steps to ensure that the innovative applications and services supported by these transport programmes are properly funded, developed and implemented, and are viable, with a view to maximising the programmes’ potential;
Amendment 32 #
2011/2177(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Highlights the importance of improving the long-term competitiveness of the European defence industry with a view to ensuring greater access to third- country markets, and emerging markets in particular;
Amendment 139 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Urges that it should be possible, in all cases, to fill in and submit the EU air passenger rights complaint form in an online electronic form on the web portal – a ‘one-stop shop’ – for air passenger rights in the EU;
Amendment 152 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Urges that additional financial costs incurred by air carriers under the Regulation should not be passed on to the passengers in the form of higher fares;
Amendment 17 #
2011/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls for the funding, development, implementation and viability of innovative space-technology-based transport applications and services to be guaranteed, with a view to deriving maximum benefit from European investment in the technological potential of space and meeting the needs of users and the general public;
Amendment 3 #
2011/2139(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls the institutions’ commitment to ensuring a smooth and rapid procedure for the adoption of the decisions on the mobilisation of the EGF, providing one- off, time-limited individual support geared to helping workers who have suffered redundancies as a result of globalisation and the financial and economic crisis; calls for the social partners to be duly informed and to participate at all stages with regard to the use and granting of financial assistance from the EGF; emphasises the role that the EGF can play in the reintegration of workers made redundant into the labour market;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2139(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that, in accordance with Article 6 of the EGF Regulation, it should be ensured that the EGF supports the reintegration of individual redundant workers into employment; calls for measures to ensure that the Member States have sufficient capacity to mobilise the funds effectively; reiterates that assistance from the EGF must not replace actions which are the responsibility of companies by virtue of national law or collective agreements, nor measures restructuring companies or sectors;
Amendment 7 #
2011/2139(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to conduct a detailed qualitative evaluation of the EGF;
Amendment 3 #
2011/2138(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls the institutions’ commitment to ensuring a smooth and rapid procedure for the adoption of the decisions on the mobilisation of the EGF, providing one- off, time-limited individual support geared to helping workers who have suffered redundancies as a result of globalisation and the financial and economic crisis; calls for the social partners to be duly informed and to participate at all stages with regard to the use and granting of financial assistance from the EGF; emphasises the role that the EGF can play in the reintegration of workers made redundant into the labour market;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2138(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that, in accordance with Article 6 of the EGF Regulation, it should be ensured that the EGF supports the reintegration of individual redundant workers into employment; calls for measures to ensure that the Member States have sufficient capacity to mobilise the funds effectively; reiterates that assistance from the EGF must not replace actions which are the responsibility of companies by virtue of national law or collective agreements, nor measures restructuring companies or sectors;
Amendment 7 #
2011/2138(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to conduct a detailed qualitative evaluation of the EGF;
Amendment 3 #
2011/2137(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls the institutions’ commitment to ensuring a smooth and rapid procedure for the adoption of the decisions on the mobilisation of the EGF, providing one- off, time-limited individual support geared to helping workers who have suffered redundancies as a result of globalisation and the financial and economic crisis; calls for the social partners to be duly informed and to participate at all stages with regard to the use and granting of financial assistance from the EGF; emphasises the role that the EGF can play in the reintegration of workers made redundant into the labour market;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2137(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that, in accordance with Article 6 of the EGF Regulation, it should be ensured that the EGF supports the reintegration of individual redundant workers into employment; calls for measures to ensure that the Member States have sufficient capacity to mobilise the funds effectively; reiterates that assistance from the EGF must not replace actions which are the responsibility of companies by virtue of national law or collective agreements, nor measures restructuring companies or sectors;
Amendment 7 #
2011/2137(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to conduct a detailed qualitative evaluation of the EGF;
Amendment 3 #
2011/2136(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls the institutions’ commitment to ensuring a smooth and rapid procedure for the adoption of the decisions on the mobilisation of the EGF, providing one- off, time-limited individual support geared to helping workers who have suffered redundancies as a result of globalisation and the financial and economic crisis; calls for the social partners to be duly informed and to participate at all stages with regard to the use and granting of financial assistance from the EGF; emphasises the role that the EGF can play in the reintegration of workers made redundant into the labour market;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2136(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that, in accordance with Article 6 of the EGF Regulation, it should be ensured that the EGF supports the reintegration of individual redundant workers into employment; calls for measures to ensure that the Member States have sufficient capacity to mobilise the funds effectively; reiterates that assistance from the EGF must not replace actions which are the responsibility of companies by virtue of national law or collective agreements, nor measures restructuring companies or sectors;
Amendment 7 #
2011/2136(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to conduct a detailed qualitative evaluation of the EGF;
Amendment 4 #
2011/2107(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the Commission's proposals on extending the use of innovative financial instruments to strengthen the leverage of the EU budget while fully respecting the rights of the budgetary and discharge authorities; asks the Commission to improve access for primary target groups such as SMEframework conditions and access to finance for primary target groups such as SMEs, and particularly seed and early-stage companies; demands that any SME-specific bank should function under the umbrella of the EIB; expresses its reservations about so-called ‘soft loans’ blurring the distinction between grants and loans;
Amendment 4 #
2011/2107(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the importance of cohesion policy in developing research and innovation in the regions; believes that greater coordination is needed between the future ‘Common Strategic Framework’ for regional policy and the future ‘Common Strategic Framework’ for research and innovation programmes; calls on the Commission to set out how this is to be achieved in practice;
Amendment 8 #
2011/2107(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that agriculture will need to respond to specific challenges in the coming decades to ensure food security and sustainability: catering for the food needs of a growing population, with more resource-efficient and environmentally sustainable practices in response to growing scarcities (water, energy, soil depletion, etc.), taking into account the need to mitigate, and adapt to, climate change and to provide full and adequate information to consumers;
Amendment 16 #
2011/2107(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes it will be crucial to EU competitiveness to increase the participation of enterprises in the next Framework Programme; is of the opinion that entrepreneurs, especially owners of micro- and small enterprises such as small- scale coastal fishing enterprises, might be encouraged to participate in European programmes by the establishment of a greater simplified, less bureaucratic, more transparent and easily accessible system; believes that fishermen's organisations and Regional Advisory Councils should also be able to apply for small, practically oriented projects;
Amendment 16 #
2011/2107(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the European Commission to make a special effort to support female entrepreneurs access to adequate finance and increase the number of female entrepreneurs in the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP);
Amendment 24 #
2011/2107(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Strongly supports a further increase in the EU's annual budgets for research and innovation, as these have been proven to deliver excellent European added value and to aid recovery from the economic crisis and competitiveness; emphasises that the Europe 2020 strategy for growth and jobs, adopted by the Council, clearly states the need for additional funds for research and innovation.
Amendment 25 #
2011/2107(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that the Commission should improve access to finance and allocate part of the research budget to SMEs run by young people and businesswomen, rewarding the establishment of networks or clusters;
Amendment 32 #
2011/2107(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the need to simplify procedures and to ensure that the scheme features flexible mechanisms in order to keep up with the speed of global change and to enable policy priorities to be updated;
Amendment 36 #
2011/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas national and regional authorities adopt different strategies, which gives rise duplication of effort, which in turn generates increased expenditure and fragmentation,
Amendment 50 #
2011/2107(INI)
Paragraphe 5
5. IStresses that SMEs are important to regional development in the EU and the industrial competitiveness of the Union as a whole; in the light of the need to improve the extent to which SMEs are benefiting from support for research and innovation, considers that this should be made a focus of cohesion policy, for example in relation to internationalisation or promotion of entrepreneurship, by reducing administrative barriers and creating open, light and fast implementation schemes that will encourage SMEs to be open to considering new opportunities;
Amendment 52 #
2011/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the Innovation Union flagship initiative, which advocates an integrated strategic approach to research and innovation and establishes the framework and objectives to which future EU research and innovation programmes should contribute;
Amendment 18 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas it is essential to ensure the successful development of the Trans- European Transport Network (TEN-T), effectively link the transport networks of all EU regions and eliminate the disparities between the levels of infrastructure development in the EU Member States,
Amendment 18 #
2011/2096(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls for action to be taken to ensure that EU interregional cooperation programmes have sufficient visibility and funding, since they form an integral part of the EU's cohesion policy and play an important role in the implementation of EU policy in relation to macro-regional strategies, helping the EU Member States effectively to meet shared challenges such as guaranteeing better transport connections;
Amendment 24 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas it is essential to ensure efficient connections between the EU Member States and Europe’s external borders,
Amendment 158 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Insists on ensuring the effectiveness and visibility of EU action in the field of TEN-T and better use of the EU’s financial contribution for the intended purposes;
Amendment 243 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Stresses that obstacles at border points to the efficient flow of road freight transport between the EU Member States, particularly those on the EU’s eastern border and neighbouring countries, should be removed; underlines that simplifying border crossing procedures would cut time and costs;
Amendment 54 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the achievement of these objectives by 2050 could lead to a secure and steady energy supply, fair and competitive energy prices for consumers and businesses, and and higher rate of employment growth for the EU;
Amendment 66 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that the energy efficiency (EE) target of cutting current energy use by 20% will be difficult to achieve by 2020; calls for more resources, particularly for increasing energy efficiency in buildings, in line with the Energy Efficiency Directive, particularly through the renovation of existing buildings, and urges the consideration of options for mobilising new sources of funding;
Amendment 82 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the need to implement fully and appropriately the measures provided for in the Energy Efficiency Plan which are necessary in order to meet energy efficiency targets;
Amendment 91 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that increasing resource efficiency through, for instance, waste recycling, better waste management and behavioural change plays a very important role in the pursuit of the EU’s strategic objectives for CO2 emissions reduction;
Amendment 96 #
2011/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Stresses that public procurement can contribute substantially to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, particularly through the introduction of energy efficiency criteria in procurement procedures for construction and public services;
Amendment 4 #
2011/2094(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Shares the Commission’s view that the EU still lacks a sufficiently interconnected, interoperable and efficient cross-border transport infrastructure network, which is indispensable for the completion of the internal markettransport market and the development of regular growth; calls for the adoption of effective measures to remove the barriers and obstacles in the trans-European transport network (TEN- T) and to ensure that the integrated financing strategy, which would include the contribution of the Member States and the EU – in addition to private sources of funding – works at the EU level;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2093(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Requests the institutions involved to make the necessary efforts to improve procedural and budgetary arrangements in order to accelerate the mobilisation of the EGF; appreciates in this sense the improved procedure put in place by the Commission, following the Parliament's request for accelerating the release of grants, aimed at presenting to the budgetary authority the Commission's assessment on the eligibility of an EGF application together with the proposal to mobilise the Fund; hopes that further improvements in the procedure will be reached in the framework of the upcoming reviews of the FunEGF and that greater efficiency, transparency and visibility of the Fund will be achieved;
Amendment 1 #
2011/2092(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Requests the institutions involved to make the necessary efforts to improve procedural and budgetary arrangements in order to accelerate the mobilisation of the EGF; appreciates in this sense the improved procedure put in place by the Commission, following the Parliament's request for accelerating the release of grants, aimed at presenting to the budgetary authority the Commission's assessment on the eligibility of an EGF application together with the proposal to mobilise the Fund; hopes that further improvements in the procedure will be reached in the framework of the upcoming reviews of the FunEGF and that greater efficiency, transparency and visibility of the Fund will be achieved;
Amendment 55 #
2011/2091(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Encourages the Member States to include older women in life-long learning processes and to further develop and support flexible retraining programmes suitable for older women, by taking into consideration their specific needs and abilities in order to increase their employability and help to sustain independent and active life, as well as share accumulated experience and knowledge with younger generations;
Amendment 91 #
2011/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Urges that special individual careers advice be given to early school leavers to facilitate their entry into the world of work, and that they should be enabled by means of specially tailored measures to obtain work-related skills and qualifications lateras well as develop social competencies later in order to improve their employment possibilities and social inclusion;
Amendment 8 #
2011/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that a functioning Single Market in services is a prerequisite for generating growth and employment in Europe; notes that the overall potential of the common market in services has not been fully exploited, since owing to market restrictions in the Member States only a small proportion of SMEs are providing cross-border services;
Amendment 40 #
2011/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the Commission to continue and step up work with Member States on an individual basis so as to achieve a complete and correct transposition and implementation of the Services Directive in all Member States;
Amendment 57 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas consumers must be educated about potential harm of Internet gambling and protected against dangers in this area, especially addiction, fraud, scam and underage gambling,
Amendment 225 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Amendment 3 #
2011/2083(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls for closer cooperation, and the active exchange of information and proven procedures, with the customs authorities of the EU’s neighbour countries with regard to the modernisation of customs and efforts to combat smuggling as well as corruption in the customs system;
Amendment 1 #
2011/2082(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’s aim to achieve a comprehensive VAT system that remedies the deficiencies of the current system in terms of protection against fraud, is solid enough to resist attacks of fraud, of which the estimated annual cost for the EU27 is around 80 to 100 billion euro, and helps to make EU firms more competitive and transparent;
Amendment 4 #
2011/2082(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the need to improve cross- border prosecution of intra-Community VAT fraud in the Member States as well as to increase accountability and risk awareness in this area;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the current VAT system in the EU, which has been in place for 17 years, has been described as provisional with an expectation to move to a new system in due course; whereas the new initiative of the Commission’s Green Paper is only the beginning of a procedure which is likely to be long, difficult and complex, and whose success will depend on real determination by Member States to develop a system that is ‘simpler, more robust and efficient’ system, less bureaucratic, more transparent, less open to fraud and more beneficial to EU citizens, businesses and Member States,
Amendment 6 #
2011/2082(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that accurate estimates of the extent of VAT-carousel fraud are unavailable; urges the development of an accurate valuation tool for VAT fraud which would also enable relevant comparisons in this area between the EU Member States;
Amendment 7 #
2011/2082(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the importance of more intensive and rapid cooperation between Member States, more direct contacts between local tax offices, and better monitoring of exchanges of information, ensuring that Member States provide efficient assistance to each other; urges to enhance cooperation between the judicial authorities of the Member States, Eurojust, Europol and OLAF;
Amendment 13 #
2011/2082(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Supports, however, a lower or zero rate for public transport for public-interest, social and environmental reasons; calls consequently for an increase in investment aimed at enhancing the quality and attractiveness of public transport services, fleet renewal, reducing pollution and increasing the safety of passengers and other users;
Amendment 15 #
2011/2082(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. UStresses that through the increased use of new technologies and innovative solutions the opportunities for VAT fraud can be significantly reduced; urges the Commission to further strengthen the Value Added Information Exchange System (VIES) by shortening the timescale for collecting and capturing data and by granting broader direct access to data;
Amendment 17 #
2011/2082(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Urges the Commission to consider legislative proposals that would tackle VAT carousels at root level by introducing an EU wide mechanism of reverse charge of VAT, which, besides being an effective anti-fraud measure, would also mean an administrative simplification for producers and traders; therefore calls on the Commission to come forth with legislative proposals to establish a mechanism of reverse charge for the 6 most sensitive sectors, audio and video equipment, food and beverage, computer hardware and microprocessors, and accessories, mobile telephones and accessories, textiles and automobiles; urges to effectively tackle VAT fraud within the EU Emission Trading System.
Amendment 18 #
2011/2082(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that, as a result of the complexity of rules and administrative constraints, businesses often see the current VAT system as an obstacle to the completion of the internal market; notes that the current VAT arrangements for intra-EU trade tend to reflect negatively on SMEs and observes that it is necessary to take effective measures to reduce the administrative burden imposed on undertakings by VAT.
Amendment 57 #
2011/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Agrees with the Commission that the efficiency of VAT collection needs to be improved in order to reduce the VAT gap and limit the possibility of fraud, as well as to protect bona fide traders against VAT fraud; stresses that combating tax fraud in the European Union is a priority, and calls for closer cooperation between the Member States, Europol, Eurojust and OLAF in this area;
Amendment 15 #
2011/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the security and integrity of oil and natural gas exploration and maximum protection for Europe’s citizens and the environment must be guaranteed,
Amendment 16 #
2011/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Amendment 39 #
2011/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 44 #
2011/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that the legal framework for offshore exploration and extraction activities in Europe must be revised and made more coherent in order to ensure uniformly high safety standards, accident prevention, emergency response and liability in all Member States;
Amendment 1 #
2011/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises the significant role that quality education and training has on Europe's competitiveness and sustainable economic growth and deeply regrets that this is not highlighted among the 10 priority actions proposed by the Commission in its Annual Growth Survey;
Amendment 3 #
2011/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Encourages the Commission to improve equal access to quality education and training at all levels and opportunities for lifelong learning; emphasises that Europe must have educated citizens in order to boost economic growth and recalls that it is essential to make basic education accessible for all;
Amendment 7 #
2011/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that recent Commission estimates suggest that the EU is on course to achieve only half of the 20 % objective and that current plans by Member States risk falling far short of the overall 20 % energy efficiency target set in the Europe 2020 strategy, which would lead to lost opportunities for growth across many sectors and regions and loss of employment-creation possibilities; and hence negatively impact productivity, competitiveness and social cohesion of the EU;
Amendment 18 #
2011/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to increase support for SMEs which form the backbone of the Single Market economy in accordance with the findings of the Annual Growth Survey.; urges the Commission to take effective measures to improve access to finance for SMEs and innovative start- ups, as well as to ensure improvement of business environment in the EU, simplify procedures and reduce administrative burdens on companies in the Single Market;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. urges the Commission to take measures to help vulnerable workers, especially people who are low-skilled, unemployed, young or old, physically or mentally disabled or members of minorities, by providing career guidance services and developing targeted programmes to provide training and professional experience which are tailored to specific needs,
Amendment 16 #
2011/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission to support the ‘Knowledge Alliances’ in order to develop new training programmes that will bridge innovation skills gaps and meet job market needs;
Amendment 16 #
2011/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes that the EU’s labour force must become more skilled, so as to be able to contribute and adapt to technological change and new approaches to the organisation of work; calls on the Member States to invest more heavily in education and training systems, to anticipate skills requirements, to align supply and demand and to provide careers advice services;
Amendment 31 #
2011/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Points out that the European Union does not have enough R&D intensive innovative firms and that the serious lack of skills in innovation and digital literacy means that SMEs cannot adopt innovative smart business models and new technologies;
Amendment 33 #
2011/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls on the Commission to observe the Think Small First principle and take the needs of SMEs into account when drawing up employment legislation;
Amendment 43 #
2011/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the EU has undertaken to improve education levels, to reduce the school drop-out rate to less than 10 % by 2020 and to increase the rate of completion of tertiary or equivalent education to at least 40 %,
Amendment 47 #
2011/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Takes the view that there is insufficient emphasis on the potential of migrants from non-EU countries to meet the needs of the labour market; calls for an evaluation of the impact of migrants on the EU labour market and on job opportunities for EU citizens;
Amendment 55 #
2011/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the vital importance of acquiring skills and competences through lifelong learning; believes that an overall strategy for education and lifelong learning should be adopted and, in particular, a new approach to adult education and training based on common principles, such as joint responsibility and partnership, effective financing mechanisms, flexible pathways and high- quality, targeted initial and continuing training;
Amendment 108 #
2011/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that the combination of demographic change and changes in production chains calls for better employment, education and work organisation strategies in order to maximise the competitiveness of the European economy, minimise the loss of human capital and create new job possibilities; calls for priority to be given to the EU’s employment and skills development policy;
Amendment 183 #
2011/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Member States to invest in reforms of education and training systems with a view to adapting to the needs of a changing market, technological requirements and new approaches to the organisation of work;
Amendment 1 #
2011/2056(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that EU trade policy plays a strong role as a vehicle for improving EU access to raw materials on world markets and ensuring reliability and security of raw materials supply for the European industry;
Amendment 68 #
2011/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Considers that markets – particularly for food, electricity and gas – must be correctly monitored, as that would make it possible to identify potential cases of abuse and to put an end to unjustified speculation;
Amendment 82 #
2011/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Considers it necessary to create a European framework for market surveillance and to assign to the new institutions responsible for the regulation of energy the necessary powers to ensure the proper functioning of the energy markets and a competitive and transparent internal market for European undertakings and citizens;
Amendment 2 #
2011/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Confirms the link between education and culture and poverty reduction and social exclusion and calls on the Member States to invest more specifically in the National Reform Plans (NRP) and to guarantee quality education and training accessible to everyone and at all stages;
Amendment 20 #
2011/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. CStresses the importance of pre-school education in fighting poverty; calls for education, including sport and education in the arts, to be provided from the pre-school age, to prevent poverty from being passed on from one generation to the next;
Amendment 102 #
2011/2049(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the need to increase the number and encourage the development of adequate, affordable, high-quality childcare facilities such as kindergartens and to facilitate significantly access to training and the search for employment for single mothers;
Amendment 2 #
2011/2048(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission to carry out the necessary analysis of rules stemming from EU case law in order to clarify the legal framework and give more legal security to all parties;
Amendment 7 #
2011/2048(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that public procurement reform should result in more efficient public spending, ensure public funds are used efficiently and optimise procurement results, by applying clear, transparent and flexible procedures that will allow bidders throughout the European Union to compete on an equal footing;
Amendment 8 #
2011/2048(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that public procurement is a key market based instrument which plays a role in fostering sustainable employment and working conditions, in creating an environment more conducive to innovation for companies, in encouraging green public procurement and improving conditions for businesses, above all SMEs;
Amendment 8 #
2011/2048(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Appeals to the European Commission to present a thoroughgoingdetailed and exhaustive legislative initiative on public procurement which will bring more flexibility, transparency and certainty to the sector and thus avoid frequent reforms in the future, which is the main reason for high costs and administrative burdens for participants, which significantly and disproportionately narrow SME access to public contracts;
Amendment 13 #
2011/2048(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that public procurement policy should in the first instance ensure the effective use of funds by the Member States and achieve optimum results in terms of public procurement through the application of clear, transparent and flexible criteria;
Amendment 16 #
2011/2048(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Notes that certain Member States already apply efficient public procurement award procedures that ensure transparency and the proper use of taxpayers’ money; asks the Commission to study Member States’ good practices in this field and identify the most effective principles for public procurement in the EU;
Amendment 17 #
2011/2048(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Invites the Commission to review the existing qualitative selection criteria by replacingadding to the balance sheets, as proof of the economic operator's economic and financial standing, withe cash flow statements, which represent a viable feature of financial soundness.
Amendment 18 #
2011/2048(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls the Commission to introduce means to simplify the procurement process and to reduce the administrative burden of bidders in order to improve the SMEs' chances to access public contracts as emphasised in the Parliament's report on Small Business Act (2008/2237(/INI)); stresses that these means will also reduce the risk of administrative errors; suggests working with a central or regional register or passport in order for SMEs to reduce the administrative burden caused by the requirements in the selection stage;
Amendment 20 #
2011/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that public procurement policy should in the first instance ensure the effective use of funds by the Member States, achieve optimum results in terms of public procurement through the application of clear, transparent and flexible procedures, and allow European businesses to compete on an equal footing throughout the European Union;
Amendment 25 #
2011/2048(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes that, with a view to improving the commercial environment, and particularly the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises in public procurement, competition should be able to take place on an equal footing throughout the EU;
Amendment 34 #
2011/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Asks for clarification of the scope of the directives; recalls that the main purpose of public procurement is the purchase of goods, works and services by public authorities to accommodate the needs of their citizens and ensure effective use of public funds; points out that there must be a direct benefit for the contracting authority in order for a procedure to qualify as public procurement;
Amendment 42 #
2011/2048(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that the European public procurement market is more open than the markets in the EU’s international partners, which is why the EU’s undertakings are not able to compete on an equal footing with foreign undertakings and have difficulty accessing third country markets; calls on the Commission to examine public procurement policy towards third countries with a view to ensuring more balanced and mutual access to EU and foreign public procurement contracts;
Amendment 43 #
2011/2048(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Notes that some Member States are already applying effective public procurement procedures, ensuring transparency and the effective use of taxpayers' money; calls on the Commission to analyse best practice in the Member States in this field and to establish the most effective principles for the conclusion of public procurement contracts at EU level;
Amendment 47 #
2011/2048(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that SMEs are the backbone of the EU economy and have a huge potential for job creation, growth and innovation and that greater access to procurement markets can assist SMEs in unlocking this potential; urges the Commission to assess the need, as a matter of urgency, for legislative measures at European level to ensure that contracting authorities make the most of the economic and innovative potential of SMEs;
Amendment 48 #
2011/2048(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that the European public procurement market is more open than the markets of the EU’s international partners and that, as a result, European companies cannot compete with third- country companies on a level playing field and continue to have difficulties in gaining access to third-country markets; calls on the Commission to ensure reciprocity in the opening of markets and access to public procurement contracts, both in Europe and elsewhere, in accordance with agreements between the EU and third countries;
Amendment 66 #
2011/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Notes that certain Member States already apply sufficiently efficient public procurement procedures that ensure greater transparency and the better use of taxpayers’ money; asks the Commission to study Member States’ best practices in this field and identify the most effective principles for public procurement in the EU;
Amendment 82 #
2011/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Takes the view that, in order to develop the full potential of public procurement, the criterion of the lowest price should be removed, and that in principle there should be only one option for the award of contracts: the most economically advantageous tender – including the entire life-cycle costs of the relevant goods, services or works – should be chosen, as this would have a positive impact on innovation because economic operators would have an incentive to create sustainable products;
Amendment 143 #
2011/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Advocates clear and simp, simple and flexible rules with a reduction in the level of detail and greater reliance upon the general principles of transparency, equal treatment and non- discrimination;
Amendment 183 #
2011/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Amendment 188 #
2011/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Points out that SMEs do not generally have significant and specialised administrative capacity and that it is thus essential to minimise the administrative burden imposed on them;
Amendment 198 #
2011/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Points out that contracting authorities should take greater advantage of the possibilities of dividing public contracts into lots, which would give SMEs a better chance of participating in public procurement in qualitative and quantitative terms and would improve the level of competition;
Amendment 23 #
2011/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that in keeping with the concept of democratic ownership, parliaments, local authorities, civil society and other stakeholders should be supported in their efforts to play their proper role in defining development strategies, holding governments to account and assessing past performance and development results;
Amendment 142 #
2011/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the proposal to focus development cooperation on sustainable energy; reiterates that access to energy is a prerequisite for achieving the Millennium Development Goals; insists that access to energy for the poor and in connection with the provision of public services and local development must be prime objectives of EU-supported projects;
Amendment 39 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas complexity of administrative management, considerable red tape, inefficiency and unjustified delays remains a major handicaps for FP7, to the extent that its simplification iswhich provide no encouragement for the scientific community, civil society organisations or business community and industry representatives to participate in the programme, to the extent that simplification of the programme must remain a major challenge for theits future of the programme;,
Amendment 64 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Takes the view that the structure and implementation of FP7, and the prospective framework programme, must be based on the principles of simplicity, stability, coherence, transparency and legal certainty;
Amendment 66 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Encourages better cooperation between European scientists and an environment conducive to mobility for them;
Amendment 71 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notes that the complexity of administrative and technical procedures makes it difficult, particularly for SMEs and small research institutes, to take part in research and innovation projects;
Amendment 207 #
2011/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Proposes that research and development policies be territorialised; considers it necessary to step up participation in scientific programmes by scientists and scientific establishments belonging to the new EU Member States;
Amendment 6 #
2011/2036(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reaffirms that the European Schools must be financed on a sound and adequate basis so that the commitments made in the Convention and in the Staff Regulations of Officials and Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union can be fulfilled and the quality of the education provided as well as equal and equivalent teaching conditions for children of all language communities of the European Schools can be guaranteed, and notes, in this regard, the recent petition by the parents’ and teachers’ associations of the Brussels European Schools opposing any budget cuts;
Amendment 103 #
2011/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes the need to rationalise the Schools’ management costs, but points out that attempts to curb expenditure must not bring into question fundamental principles that form the basis of the European Schools concept, such as mother-tongue teaching by native speakers; stresses that equal and equivalent teaching conditions for children of all language communities of the European Schools must be ensured;
Amendment 4 #
2011/2035(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. WCalls for an easing of administrative restrictions in respect of financial management and control; welcomes the discussions about rolling closures of programmes and the n+2 rule and calls for flexibility in approaches in order to enable Member States to use funds correctly, to avoid counter-productive behaviour by Member States and to direct control efforts more towards risk, thus increasing their efficiency;
Amendment 219 #
2011/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Emphasises that the trans-European transport networks play a decisive role in European regional cohesion and that development of TEN infrastructure and designated E-roads must therefore be stepped up and access to them improved, especially in border regions; calls to take all necessary measures to ensure sufficient financing and guarantee timely implementation of priority TEN-T projects; suggests that ‘infrastructure’ be accorded more importance as a category of project eligible for support in connection with the third objective of European Territorial Cooperation;
Amendment 6 #
2011/2034(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that the upgrading and renewal of energy infrastructure, the development of domestic electricity and gas connections and the integration of isolated parts of the EU into the European energy market are essential factors for achieving the objectives of the Europe 2020 Strategy; notes that regional and local authorities play the most important role in the authorisation processes as well as in promoting EIPs to the general population;
Amendment 23 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas our major energy challenges are confronting climate change, strengthening energy autonomy while reducing fossil fuel imports, achieving a competitive internal energy market and ensuring universal, competitive and fair access to sustainable, affordable and secure energy,
Amendment 26 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Lisbon Treaty provides a specific legal basis for developing an EU energy policy which promotes the interconnection of energy networks necessary to achieve the other EU energy policy objectives (functioning of the energy market, energy efficiency and renewable energy, security of supply and diversification of energy sources and forms of supply),
Amendment 33 #
2011/2034(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes that in energy terms the Baltic region remains isolated and dependent on a single source of supply; emphasises the need for EU regions of this kind to develop an infrastructure which would provide them with technical access to at least two different sources of supply and make it possible to transport gas in two different directions;
Amendment 34 #
2011/2034(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Amendment 38 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas a lack of timely modernisation, interconnection and adjustment of the Union’s energy infrastructure to a more sustainable energy production and consumption model could jeopardise the capacity to achieve the energy and climate objectives for 2020 and undermine the EU’s 2050 long-term objective of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80 to 95%,,
Amendment 44 #
2011/2034(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the EU to fund energy projects which fail to attract private investors but which are essential to meet the energy needs of isolated parts of the EU by linking them up with the European electricity and gas networks, as an integral part of the process of creating a unified EU energy market;
Amendment 119 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Is convinced that, with a view to determining the energy mix required, a need is now emerging for an accurate assessment of the real cost of nuclear energy, including the cost of building, operating and decommissioning nuclear power plants, storing nuclear waste and dealing with the consequences of possible nuclear disasters;
Amendment 163 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that there should be a greater focus on internal transmission systems that significantly contribute to the integration of energy markets and to putting an end to energy islands and transmission bottlenecks; takes the view that Europe must establish an infrastructure which provides technical access to at least two different sources of supply so that gas can be transported in two different directions;
Amendment 375 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Underlines the importance of regional cooperation in the planning, implementation and monitoring of the established priorities and in drawing up investment plans and specific projects; believes that the existing strategies for macroregions (such as the Baltic and the Danube region) can also serve as models for cooperation platforms when agreeing and implementing energy projects;
Amendment 532 #
2011/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Considers that the European Union should fund commercially unattractive projects that are unable to attract private investors but that are essential, as regards energy, for the interconnection of isolated EU regions to the European power and gas grids, as an integral part of the creation of a unified energy market in the European Union;
Amendment 19 #
2011/2029(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Acknowledges the importance of Impact Assessments and calls on all Parliamentary Committees to give full consideration to these Impact Assessments; stresses the importance of updating Impact Assessments following any substantial amendments made to initial Commission proposals.
Amendment 6 #
2011/2025(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Observes that the insufficient harmonisation of Member States’ data protection legislation and divergences in the application of the data protection directive compel economic operators to incur additional costs, increase their administrative burden, create legal uncertainty and compromise the attainment of the aim of directive, namely an equivalent level of protection;
Amendment 1 #
2011/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Invites the Commission, when setting up the European disaster response, to take into account the Solidarity Clause and its implementation arrangements, which are due to be adoptedneed to be adopted as a matter of urgency and which will ensure a more effective and coherent response to disasters within and outside the European Union;
Amendment 4 #
2011/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Points out that the current ad hoc coordination arrangements cannot guarantee appropriate and sufficient assistance in the event of disasters; considers that a shift is needed to a system of forward planning, entailing the preparation of reference scenarios for the main types of disaster within and outside the EU, and that available and necessary resources need to be identified and their intended use determined;
Amendment 12 #
2011/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the recent tragedies, notably the Haiti earthquake and the Pakistan floods, have demonstrated that the main tools available to the EU for responding to disasters (humanitarian aid and the EU Civil Protection Mechanism) proved to be working well for what they were designed for and given the circumstances, but whereas there is a need to further reinforce the coordination of the response to disasters of the European Union, both within and outside its borders, as well as scope for improvement in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, coherence and visibility of the EU assistance as a whole,
Amendment 74 #
2011/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Insists that decisions on deploying assets from the pool of assets be made quickly by the Emergency Response Centre along with Member States, in order to ensure predictable, immediate and effective assistance to victims and avoid delays, duplications and overlaps;
Amendment 9 #
2011/2020(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls for a higher amount to be allocated to the EU’s interregional cooperation programmes (INTERREG IVC) encompassed within its cohesion policy, which play a key role in policy implementation under EU macro-regional strategies and also help Member States to respond effectively to common challenges such as providing better transport links and developing and promoting tourism;
Amendment 3 #
2011/2019(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph B
Paragraph B
B. whereas cleargreater transparency and accountability for the use of public money isare fundamental in order to strengthen the trust of EU citizens,
Amendment 4 #
2011/2019(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Emphasises that the fight against tax fraud and evasion must be highly prioritised and that the appropriations proposed for the Fiscalis programme for 2012 are not ambitious enough;
Amendment 12 #
2011/2019(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that improving the conditions for R&D&I, notably as regards renewable and sustainable energy priorities, energy storage technologies, resource efficiency and green technologies, is vital to progress towards the goals of the EU 2020 strategy; calls not only for budget increases but also for the introduction of more sustainability criteria in EU R&D&I programmes;
Amendment 15 #
2011/2019(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to concentrate development aid on the poorest countries and on the least favoured sections of their populations; emphasises importance of improving the quality of aid;
Amendment 20 #
2011/2019(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Emphasises the need to provide sufficient clarity, more flexibility and ensure better-targeted assistance, particularly aimed at civil society, including local level, so as to promote a bottom-up approach; underlines the importance to guarantee the rapid identification and elimination of shortcomings in the future and thus increase the quality and effectiveness of EU assistance; calls also for a comprehensive efficiency analysis of ENPI in coordination with other instruments, with the aim of making better use of financial instruments available in the EU's relations with southern and eastern neighbours and of ensuring that development assistance is used adequately in beneficiary countries;
Amendment 23 #
2011/2019(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for furtherll implementation of the Small Business Act, with the introduction of SME-related policy actions including measures to improve accesSMEs’ access to financing, increase their participation in public contracts and develop specific programmes and innovative financial mechanisms; calls for the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme – an SME flagship programme – to be upgraded;
Amendment 43 #
2011/2012(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Notes that due to a number of market and regulatory barriers many energy saving opportunities are still not exploited in the EU; calls for targets to be set for the use of renewable energies, for product standards to be established for energy- efficient products and vehicles and for environmentally conscious public procurement to be promoted;
Amendment 83 #
2011/2012(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to take the necessary action to ensure that Member States fully implement their energy savings commitments, either by introducing a requirement that National Energy Efficiency Action Plans must be approved by the Commission and that the Commission will be responsible for monitoring their implementation in the Member States, or by means of further measures;
Amendment 146 #
2011/2012(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Notes that despite a temporary fall in energy consumption in 2009, more energy will be used in future as the economies of the Member States recover, so that the dependence on energy imports will continue to grow;
Amendment 170 #
2011/2012(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Takes the view that cohesion funds must be used more efficiently to promote renewable energies, energy efficiency and low-carbon energy technologies;
Amendment 167 #
2011/2011(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. calls for the establishment of a European credit rating agency to carry out independent and objective ratings of the economies of the Member States based on transparent rating methods;
Amendment 184 #
2011/2011(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls for the introduction of a financial transaction tax in the EU ; considers that EU should play an active role in gathering support of other countries , especially G20 countries , for the introduction of financial transaction tax at a global level;
Amendment 12 #
2011/0439(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Public procurement plays a key role in the Europe 2020 strategy as one of the market-based instruments to be used to achieve a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth while ensuring the most efficient use of public funds. For that purpose, the current public procurement rules adopted pursuant to Directive 2004/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors and Directive 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts have to be revised and modernised in order to increase the efficiency of public spending, facilitating in particular the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises in public procurement and to enable procurers to make better use of public procurement in support of common societal goals. There is also a neesustainable development and other common societal goals, providing the best results in cost-benefit terms. There is also a need to simplify EU rules on public procurement, particularly with regard to the method used to achieve the sustainability objectives which should be included in public procurement policy, and to clarify basic notions and concepts to ensure better legal certainty and to incorporate certain aspects of related well- established case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Amendment 14 #
2011/0439(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Under Articles 9, 10 and 11 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, environmental protection requirements and the concept of the socially-sustainable production process must be integrated into the definition and implementation of the Union policies and activities, in particular with a view to promoting sustainable development and ensuring, throughout the supply chain, compliance with health, public safety and social norms and national and EU labour legislation. This Directive clarifies how the contracting entities mayshould contribute to the protection of the environment and the promotion of sustainable development, whilst ensuring and how they can use the discretionary power assigned to them to select technical specifications and award criteria with the aim of achieving socially-sustainable public procurement policy whilst ensuring the link with the subject-matter of the contract and that they can obtain the best value for money for their contracts.
Amendment 17 #
2011/0439(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Illicit conduct by participants in a procurement procedure, such as attempts to unduly influence the decision-making process or to enter into agreements with other candidates to manipulate the outcome of the procedure can result in, as well as all actions which violate standards of work, environmental protection and public health, can result in serious distortion of competition and violations of the basic principles of Union law and in serious distortions of competition. Economic operators should therefore be required to submit a declaration on honour that they do not engage in such illicit activities and be excluded if this declaration proves to be false.
Amendment 19 #
2011/0439(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Council Decision 94/800/EC of 22 December 1994 concerning the conclusion on behalf of the European Community, as regards matters within its competence, of the Agreements reached in the Uruguay Round multilateral negotiations (1986 to 1994), approved in particular the World Trade Organisation Agreement on Government Procurement, hereinafter referred to as the ‘Agreement’. The aim of the Agreement is to establish a multilateral framework of balanced rights and obligations relating to public contracts upholding equal opportunities for Union and third country economic operators to compete on equal terms in Union and third country markets with a view to achieving the liberalisation and expansion of world trade. For contracts covered by the Agreement, as well as by other relevant international agreements by which the Union is bound, contracting entities fulfil the obligations under those agreements by applying this Directive to economic operators of third countries that are signatories to the agreements.
Amendment 20 #
2011/0439(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) The Union needs an effective instrument to, on the one hand, encourage compliance with the principle of reciprocity in relation to third countries which do not provide equivalent access to European economic operators, particularly through an assessment of substantial reciprocity to be carried out by the Commission, and, on the other hand, ensure fair competition and a level playing field worldwide.
Amendment 21 #
2011/0439(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14 b (new)
Recital 14 b (new)
(14b )In view of the need to encourage participation by the Union's economic operators in cross-border public markets, it is important that the Member States transpose and implement in a timely and adequate manner the provisions of the Services Directive;
Amendment 25 #
2011/0439(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) Contracts should be awarded on the basis of objective criteria that ensure compliance with the principles of transparency, non-discrimination and equal treatment. Thoese criteria should guarantee that tenders are assessed in conditions of effective competition, also wheret the same time ensuring that contracting entauthorities require high-quality works, supplies and services that are optimally suited to their needs and which include factors linked to socially-sustainable production process criteria. As a result, contracting entities should be allowed to adopt as award criteria either ‘the most economically advantageous tender’ or ‘the lowest cost’, taking into account that in the latter case they are free to setshould refer to adequate quality standards by using technical specifications or contract performance conditions.
Amendment 44 #
2011/0439(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 54 – paragraph 1a (new)
Article 54 – paragraph 1a (new)
1a. Technical specifications may also include, as appropriate, requirements relating to:
Amendment 45 #
2011/0439(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 54 – paragraph 1a – point a (new)
Article 54 – paragraph 1a – point a (new)
(a) performance, including levels of environmental and climate performance and performance in terms of socially sustainable production process;
Amendment 46 #
2011/0439(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 54 – paragraph 1a – point b (new)
Article 54 – paragraph 1a – point b (new)
(b) life-cycle characteristics;
Amendment 47 #
2011/0439(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 54 – paragraph 1a – point c (new)
Article 54 – paragraph 1a – point c (new)
(c) socially sustainable production process;
Amendment 48 #
2011/0439(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 54 – paragraph 1a – point d (new)
Article 54 – paragraph 1a – point d (new)
(d) the organisation, qualification and experience of the staff assigned to performing the contract in question.
Amendment 31 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Public procurement plays a key role in the Europe 2020 strategy as one of the market-based instruments to be used to achieve a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth while ensuring the most efficient use of public funds. For that purpose, the current public procurement rules adopted pursuant to Directive 2004/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors and Directive 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts have to be revised and modernised in order to increase the efficiency of public spending, facilitating in particular the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises in public procurement and to enable procurers to make better use of public procurement in support of common societal goals. There is also a neesustainable development and other common societal goals, thus ensuring the best possible outcome in cost-benefit ratio terms. There is also a need to simplify EU rules on public procurement, particularly with regard to the method used to achieve the sustainability objectives which should be included in public procurement policy, and to clarify basic notions and concepts to ensure better legal certainty and to incorporate certain aspects of related well- established case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Amendment 34 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Under ArticleIn accordance with the requirements of Articles 9, 10 and 11 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, environmental protection requirements and the concept of a socially sustainable production process must be integrated into the definition and implementation of the Union policies and activities, in particular with a view to promoting sustainable development and guaranteeing public health and safety and compliance with the social standards and labour law of the Member States and the Union. This Directive clarifies how the contracting authorities may contribute to the protection of the environment and the promotion of sustainable development, whilst ensuring that they can obtain the best value for money for their contracts. , and how they can use the discretionary powers assigned to them to lay down technical specifications and award criteria in the interests of socially sustainable public procurement.
Amendment 37 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Illicit conduct by participants in a procurement procedure, such as attempts to unduly influence the decision-making process or to enter into agreements with other candidates to manipulate the outcome of the procedure, can result in violations of the basic principles of Union law and in serious distortions of competitionas well as all actions which violate labour, environmental and public health standards, can result in serious distortions of competition and violations of the basic principles of Union law. Economic operators should therefore be required to submit a declaration on honour that they do not engage in such illicit activities and be excluded if this declaration proves to be false.
Amendment 39 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) In view of the need to promote participation in cross-border public procurement procedures by economic operators in the Union, it is necessary for Member States to transpose and apply the provisions of the Services Directive properly and punctually.
Amendment 40 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Council Decision 94/800/EC of 22 December 1994 concerning the conclusion on behalf of the European Community, as regards matters within its competence, of the Agreements reached in the Uruguay Round multilateral negotiations (1986 to 1994) approved in particular the World Trade Organisation Agreement on Government Procurement, hereinafter referred to as the ‘Agreement’. The aim of the Agreement is to establish a multilateral framework of balanced rights and obligations relating to public contracts affording equal access to the markets on both sides and equal competitive conditions for economic operators based within the EU and those based in third countries, with a view to achieving the liberalisation and expansion of world trade. For contracts covered by the Agreement, as well as by other relevant international agreements by which the Union is bound, contracting authorities fulfil the obligations under these agreements by applying this Directive to economic operators of third countries that are signatories to the agreements.
Amendment 42 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The Union needs an effective instrument to, on the one hand, encourage compliance with the principle of reciprocity in relation to third countries which do not provide equivalent access to European economic operators, particularly through an assessment of substantial reciprocity to be carried out by the Commission, and, on the other hand, ensure fair competition and a level playing field.
Amendment 91 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1a (new)
1a. The practical implementation of the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), which forms part of the legal framework of public procurement in the European Union, is based on a previous assessment of the proper application of the principle of substantial reciprocity with regard to the opening of markets between the European Union and third signatory States. Such an assessment of substantial reciprocity is also extended to third countries which are not contracting parties to the GPA and have access to the European public procurement market.
Amendment 128 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 1a (new)
Article 40 – paragraph 1a (new)
1a. Technical specifications may also include, as appropriate, requirements relating to:
Amendment 129 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 1a – point a (new)
Article 40 – paragraph 1a – point a (new)
(a) performance, including levels of environmental and climate performance and performance in terms of socially sustainable production process;
Amendment 130 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 1a – point b (new)
Article 40 – paragraph 1a – point b (new)
(b) life-cycle characteristics;
Amendment 131 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 1a – point c (new)
Article 40 – paragraph 1a – point c (new)
(c) socially sustainable production process;
Amendment 132 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 1a – point d (new)
Article 40 – paragraph 1a – point d (new)
(d) the organisation, qualification and experience of the staff assigned to performing the contract in question;
Amendment 133 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 1a – point e (new)
Article 40 – paragraph 1a – point e (new)
(e) safety or dimensions, including the procedures concerning quality assurance, terminology, symbols, testing and assessment methods, packaging, marking and labelling, user instructions;
Amendment 134 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 1a – point f (new)
Article 40 – paragraph 1a – point f (new)
(f) rules relating to design and costing, the test, inspection and acceptance conditions for works and methods or techniques of construction and all other technical conditions which the contracting authority is in a position to prescribe, under general or specific regulations, in relation to the finished works and to the materials or parts which they involve.
Amendment 28 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 203 thereof and Protocol No 4 thereto,
Amendment 30 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Recognising that the premature shutdown and consequent decommissioning of the Ignalina Power Plant with two 1500 MW RBMK reactor units inherited from the Soviet union is of an unprecedented nature and represent for Lithuania an exceptional financial burden not commensurate with the size and economic strength of the country, Protocol No.4 states that the Union assistance under the Ignalina Programme will be seamlessly continued and extended beyond 2006, for the period of next financial perspectives. This extended programme will be based on the same elements and principles as during the 2004-2006 and 2007-2013 periods.
Amendment 31 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Recital 4
(4) In line with the Accession Treaty obligations and with the support of Community assistance, Bulgaria, Lithuania and Slovakia have closed the nuclear power plants and made significant progress towards their decommissioning. Further work is necessary in order to continue the progress with the actual dismantling operations until an irreversible state within the safemolition, decontamination dismantling and management of spent fuel and radioactive waste operations and to implement the steady process towards the decommissioning end state, in accordance with respective decommissioning process is reached,lans whilst ensuring that the highest safety standards are applied. Based on the available estimates, completion of decommissioning work will require substantial additional financial resources.
Amendment 40 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Recital 5
(5) The Union has committed to assist Bulgaria, Lithuania and Slovakia in addressing the exceptional financial burden implied by the decommissioning process, without prejudice to the principle that the final responsibility of decommissioning rests with the Member States concerned. Since the pre-accession period, Bulgaria, Lithuania and Slovakia have received substantial financial support from the Union, notably through the the Kozloduy, Ignalina and Bohunice Programmes established for the period 2007 - 2013. The Union financial support under these Programmes will terminate in 2013.
Amendment 43 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Whereas under the Programmes established for the period 2007-2013 the Commission's supervision has focussed mainly on budgetary execution of the financial appropriations and project implementation, rather than on the extent of the progress achieved towards the Programmes' objectives as a whole.
Amendment 49 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Recital 6
(6) FAcknowledging the Union's commitments and following the request for further funding from Bulgaria, Lithuania and Slovakia, provision has been made in the Commission proposal for the next Multi- Annual financial framework for the period 2014-2020: ‘'A Budget for Europe 2020’‘5 for a sum of EUR 700 million from the general budget of the European Union for nuclear safety and decommissioning. From this the amount EUR 500 million in 2011 prices which is about EUR 553 million in the current prices is foreseen for a new Programme to further support the decommissioning of the Bohunice V1 units 1-2 and the Ignalina units 1-2 over the period from 2014 to 2017 and the Kozloduy units 1-4 nuclear power plants over the period from 2014 to 2020. Funding under this new Programme should be made available in a gradually decreasing manner.
Amendment 54 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Recital 7
(7) The support covered by this Regulation should ensure seamless continuation of decommissioning and concentrate on measures to reach an irreversible state within the safe decommissioning process, as such bringing the greatest Union added value, while ensuring the transition towards Member State funding for the completion of decommissioning. The ultimate responsibility for nuclear safety remains with the Member States concerned, which also implies the ultimate responsibility for its financing, including the financing of decommissioningimplement the steady process towards the decommissioning end state whilst ensuring that the highest safety standards are applied as such bringing the greatest Union added value, while the ultimate responsibility for nuclear safety remains with the Member States concerned. This Regulation does not prejudice the outcome of any future State aid procedures that may be undertaken in accordance with Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty.
Amendment 64 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) The contribution under the Ignalina Programme may, for certain measures, amount up to 100 % of the total expenditure. Every effort should be made to continue the co-financing practice established under the pre-accession assistance and the assistance given over the period 2007-2013 for decommissioning efforts of Lithuania as well as to attract co-financing from other sources as appropriate.
Amendment 66 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Article 1
This Regulation establishes the multi- annual Nuclear Decommissioning Assistance Programme 2014 - 2020 (‘the Programme’) laying down rules for further implementation of the Union's financial support for measures connected with the decommissioning of the Kozloduy (units 1 to 4; the Kozloduy Programme), Ignalina (units 1 and 2; the Ignalina Programme) and Bohunice V1 (units 1 and 2; the Bohunice Programme) nuclear power plants.
Amendment 72 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Programme is to assist the Member States concerned to reach an irreversible state withinimplement the steady process towards the decommissioning processend state of Kozloduy units 1 to 4, Ignalina units 1 and 2 and Bohunice V1 units 1 and 2 nuclear power plants, in accordance with their respective decommissioning plans, while keeping the highest level of safety.
Amendment 76 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Within the funding periods the main specific objectives for the Kozloduy, Ignalina and Bohunice Programmes are:
Amendment 80 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
(ii) safely maintaining the reactor units until defueling is completed, to be measuresd by the number of registered incidents;
Amendment 84 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iii a (new)
(iiia) measures for the environmental upgrading in line with the acquis and modernisation measures of conventional production capacity to replace the production capacity of the two Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant reactors;
Amendment 85 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iii b (new)
(iiib) other measures which are consequential to the decision to close and decommission this plant and which contribute to the necessary restructuring, environmental upgrading and modernisation of the energy production, transmission and distribution sectors in Lithuania as well as to enhancing the security of energy supply and improving energy efficiency in Lithuania;
Amendment 92 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Ignalina Programme referred to in point (b) of paragraph 2 may also include measures to maintain a high level of safety at the nuclear power plant's units under decommissioning, including support to plant's personnel
Amendment 99 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) EUR 229 629 000 for the Ignalina Programme for the period 2014 to 201720;
Amendment 109 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission will review the performance of the Programme and assess the progress of the Kozloduy, Ignalina and Bohunice Programmes against the milestones and target dates referred to in Art 2.3.6 by the end of 20157 within the framework of the interim evaluation referred to in Art. 8. Based on the results of this assessment, the Commission may review the amount of the appropriations allocated to the Programme, as well as the programming period and distribution amongst the Kozloduy, Ignalina and Bohunice Programmes may be reviewed to take account of the progress made and to ensure that the programming and allocation of the resources are based on actual payment needs and absorption capacity.
Amendment 121 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 125 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) Establish a national legal framework to provide adequate provAdopt and submit to the Commission a strategic decommissioning planning document (a decommissioning strategy) that covers the entire decommissioning process until the end state and identifies main processes, method of decommissioning, decommissions for the timely accumulation of national financial resources for the safe completion of decommissioninging end state and forecast overall cost (costs required for the safe completion of decommissioning of the nuclear reactor units concerned by this Regulation) main activities with time schedules (preparation of decommissioning, safe operation, defueling, management of operational and decommissioning waste, decontamination, dismantling), possible financing resources, financial schemes in accordance with applicable State aid rules.
Amendment 128 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) Submit to the Commission a revised detailed decommissioning plan for the period 2014 – 2020 setting up main objectives and tasks broken down to the level of decommissioning activities, anticipated projects pipeline, schedule, cost structure and co-financing proportions. The plan shall be prepared in accordance with an internationally recognized standard for decommissioning cost estimation.
Amendment 132 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall assess the information provided on the fulfilment of the ex ante conditionalities when preparing the 2014 annual work programme as referred to in Article 6(1). It may decide, when adopting the annual work programme, to suspend. I If there is a reasoned opinion by the Commission that implementation of the conditionalities referred to in paragraph 1 (b) or 1 (c) is not satisfactory, the decision on suspension of all or part of the Union's financial assistance pending the satisfshall be taken in actcory completion of the ex ante conditionalitiesdance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 9(2).
Amendment 141 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall adopt one jointseparate annual work programmes for Kozloduy, Ignalina and Bohunice Programmes specifying the objectives, expected results, related indicators and timeline for the use of funds under each annual financial commitment.
Amendment 143 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall adopt not later than 31 December 2014, detailed implementation procedures for the duration of the Programmes. The act setting out the implementation procedures shall also define in more detail for the Kozloduy, Ignalina and Bohunice Programmes the expected results, activities and the corresponding performance indicators. It will contain the revised detailed decommissioning plans as referred to under Article 4(1)(c) that shall serve as baseline for the monitoring of the progress and the timely achievement of the expected results.
Amendment 145 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall adopt, by means of implementing acts, not later than 31 December 2014, detailed implementation procedures for the duration of the Programmes, in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 9(2). The act setting out the implementation procedures shall also define in more detail for the Kozloduy, Ignalina and Bohunice Programmes the expected results, activities and the corresponding performance indicators. It will contain the revised detailed decommissioning plans as referred to under Article 4(1)(c) that shall serve as baseline for the monitoring of the progress and the timely achievement of the expected results.
Amendment 149 #
Amendment 160 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. No later than end 2015, an mid-term evaluation report shall be established by the Commission on the achievement of the objectives of all the measures, at the level of results and impacts, the efficiency of the use of resources and its Union added value, in view of a decision amending or suspending the measures. The evaluation shall additionally address the scope for simplification, its internal and external coherence, the continued relevance of all objectives. It shall take into account evaluation results on the long-term impact of the predecessor measures.
Amendment 164 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall carry out ex-post evaluation in close cooperation with the Member States and beneficiaries. The ex- post evaluation shall examine the effectiveness and efficiency of the Programmes and itstheir impact on decommissioning.
Amendment 170 #
2011/0363(NLE)
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8a Final evaluation Before 31 December 2020, the Commission shall establish in close cooperation with the Member States and beneficiaries, a final evaluation report concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of the Programmes, as well as the effectiveness of financed measures in terms of impacts, use of resources and added value for the Union. In case of Lithuania, the evaluation report shall identify further Union financial assistance needs till the decommissioning end state which is foreseen at the end of 2029 .
Amendment 185 #
2011/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30 a (new)
Recital 30 a (new)
(30 a) The Commission should examine the possibility of creating an independent European credit rating agency or establish rules to allow European credit rating agencies, taking into account the specific economic and social development of the individual Member States being assessed, to make an impartial and objective assessment of their creditworthiness and, where necessary, it should submit appropriate proposals for legislation.
Amendment 238 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) ‘bottleneck’ means a physical barrier that leads to a system break affecting the continuity of long-distance flows. Such a barrier can be absorbed by creating new infrastructure or substantially modernising existing infrastructure in order to increase its capacity such as bridges or tunnels that address problems as for example gradients, curve radii, gauge. The need to upgrade existing infrastructure shall not be considered as a bottleneck;
Amendment 359 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) actions implementing the comprehensive network according to Chapter II of Regulation (EU) No XXXX/2012 [TEN-T Guidelines] when such actions contribute to facilitating cross-border traffic flows or removing bottlenecks and when these actions also contribute to the development of the core network
Amendment 411 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
(i) for rail and inland waterways: and for road networks in the case of Member States with no railway network established in their territory or in the case of a Member State with an isolated network as defined in Regulation (EU) No XXXX/2012 [TEN-T guidelines], the amount of Union financial aid shall not exceed 20% of the eligible cost; the funding rate may be increased to 30% for actions addressing bottlenecks; the funding rate may be increased to 40% for actions concerning cross-border sections;
Amendment 436 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii a (new)
(ii a) mitigating exposure of urban areas to negative effects of transiting rail and road transport.
Amendment 490 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Applicable rules for the transport sector under this Regulation shall apply to these specific calls. When implementing these calls, greatest possible priority shall be given to projects respectingprojects shall be selected abiding by the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund.
Amendment 504 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point b – point ii
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point b – point ii
(ii) actions to support cross-border road sections, TEN-T core road network and, in the case of Member States with no rail networks, the TEN-T road network;
Amendment 507 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point b – point iii
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point b – point iii
(iii) inland transport connections to ports and airports, development of multi-modal platforms including automatic gauge changing facilities and of ports;
Amendment 509 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point b – point iii a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point b – point iii a (new)
(iii a) actions mitigating exposure of urban areas to negative effects of transiting rail and road transport.
Amendment 606 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - point 1 - rows 2 a-b (new)
Annex – Part I - point 1 - rows 2 a-b (new)
Klaip÷da - Kaunas Rail Upgrading, port interconnections, MoS Via Baltica Corridor Road Upgrading (EE, LV, LT,PL)
Amendment 705 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - Point b - rows 23 a-b (new)
Annex – Part I - Point b - rows 23 a-b (new)
Kybartai - Other Core Rail upgrading Kaunas Network Kybartai Other Core Road upgrading /Klaip÷da - Network Kaunas - Vilnius - BY border
Amendment 81 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The planning, development and operation of trans-European transport networks contribute to the attainment of major Union objectives, such as the full implementation and smooth functioning of the Sinternal mgle European Market and the strengthening of economic and soc, social and territorial cohesion and also have the specific objectives of allowing the seamless and sustainable mobility of persons and goods among Member States and ensuring appropriate accessibility and connectivity for all regions of the Union and contributing to further economic growth and competitiveness in a global perspective.
Amendment 216 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point r a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point r a (new)
Amendment 243 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) provide appropriate accessibility of all regions of the UnionCohesion through: (i) contributing to accessibility and connectivity of all regions of the Union, including outermost regions, insular, peripheral as well as mountainous ones, thereby promoting social, economic and territorial cohesion and, supporting inclusive growth, and reducing transport infrastructure disparities among various parts of the Union.
Amendment 329 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) bypassing urban areas for rail freightmitigating exposure of urban areas to negative effects of transiting rail and road transport.
Amendment 352 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) railway lines are equipped with ERTMS, or systems interoperable with ERTMS;
Amendment 368 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 –point c – subpoint 1
Article 13 – paragraph 3 –point c – subpoint 1
(1) nominal track gauge for new railway lines: 1 435 mm, except for isolated networks;
Amendment 433 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) rivers, canals and lakes are equipped with RIS, where appropriate.
Amendment 601 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) for railway transport infrastructure, except for isolated networks:
Amendment 185 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) Due to the successive integration of various sectors into the single payment scheme and the ensuing period of adjustment granted to farmers, it has become increasingly difficult to justify the presence of significant individual differences in the level of support per hectare resulting from use of historical references. Therefore direct income support should be more equitably distributed between Member States, by reducing the link to historical references and having regard to the overall context of the Union budget. To ensure amore fair and more equal distribution of direct support, while taking account of the differences that still exist in wage levels and input costs, the levels of direct support per hectare should be progressively adjusted. Member States with direct paymenbut also considering that all European farmers are working in single market, and especially single labour market the levels of direct support per hectare should be progressively adjusted. To avoid further distortion of competition which has social implications for a number of Member States, especially the Baltic countries, taking into account not only farmers' interests, below the level ofut also the needs of consumers and of the public in general. Member States with a current level of direct payments per hectare below 90 % of the EU average should close one third of the gap between their current level and this level at the beginning of the 2014-2020 financial period. Member States with a level of direct payments above 90% but below the EU average should close this gap by 10% during the Multiannual Financial Framework. This convergence should be financed proportionally by all Member States with direct payments above the Union average. In addition, all payment entitlements activated in 2019 in a Member State or in a region should have a uniform unit value following a convergence towards this value that should take place during the transition period in linear steps. However, in order to avoid disruptive financial consequences for farmers, Member States having used the single payment scheme, and in particular the historical model, should be allowed to partially take historical factors into account when calculating the value of payment entitlements in the first year of application of the new scheme. The debate on the next Multiannual Financial Framework for the period starting in 2021 should also focus on the objective of complete convergence through the equal distribution of direct support across the European Union during that period.
Amendment 36 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The objectives of the CSF Funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of protecting and improving the environment as set out in Article 11 and 19 of the Treaty, taking into account primarily the polluter pays principle. The Member States should provide information on the support for climate change objectives in line with the ambition to devote at least 20% of the Union budget to this end, using a methodology adopted by the Commission by implementing act.
Amendment 40 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57
Recital 57
(57) It is necessary to fix the limits of those resources for the ‘Iinvestment for growth and jobs’ goal and to adopt objective criteria for their allocation to regions and Member States. In order to encourage the necessary acceleration of development of infrastructure in transport and energy as well as information and communication technologies across the Union, a Connecting Europe Facility should be created. The allocation of the annual appropriations from the Funds and the amounts transferred from the Cohesion Fund to the Connecting Europe Facility to a Member State should be limited to a ceiling that would be fixed taking into account the capacity of that particular Member State to absorb these appropThe development of infrastructure across the Union shall be accelerated, including the trans-European as well as fundamental national infrastructure, strengthening of trans-border links and removal of bottlenecks. For this purpose, investments in sustainable transport and transport efficiency shall be seen as one of the key prioriationes. In addition, in line with the headline target on poverty reduction, it is necessary to reorient the scheme for food support for the most deprived persons to promote social inclusion and the harmonious development of the Union. A mechanism is envisaged which transfers resources to this instrument and ensures that these will be constituted from ESF allocations through an implicit corresponding decrease of the minimum percentage of the Structural Funds to be allocated to the ESF in each country.
Amendment 43 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 90
Recital 90
(90) The Commission should be empowered to adopt, by means of implementing acts, as regards all CSF Funds, decisions approving the Partnership Contracts, decisions on the allocation of the performance reserve, decisions suspending payments linked to Member States' economic policies, and, in the case of decommitment, decisions to amend decisions adopting programmes; and as regards the Funds, decisions identifying the regions and Member States fulfilling the Investment for growth and jobs criteria, decisions setting out the annual breakdown of commitment appropriations to the Member States, decisions setting out the amount to be transferred from each Member State's CF allocation to the Connecting Europe Facility, decisions setting out the amount to be transferred from each Member State's Structural Funds allocation for food for deprived people, decisions adopting and amending operational programmes, decisions on major projects, decisions on joint action plans, decisions suspending payments and decisions on financial corrections.
Amendment 46 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7
Article 4 – paragraph 7
7. The part of the Union budget allocated to the CSF Funds shall be implemented within the framework of shared management between the Member States and the Commission, in accordance with Article 53(b) of the Financial Regulation, with the exception of the amount of the CF transferred to the Connecting Europe Facility referred to in Article 84(4) and innovative actions at the initiative of the Commission under Article 9 of the ERDF Regulation, and technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission.
Amendment 50 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
The objectives of the CSF Funds shall be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of protecting and improving the environment, as set out in Article 11 of the Treaty, taking into account primarily the polluter pays principle.
Amendment 51 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
The Member States and the Commission shall ensure that environmental protection requirements, resource efficiency, climate change mitigation and adaptation, transport sustainability and transport efficiency, disaster resilience and risk prevention and management are promoted in the preparation and implementation of Partnership Contracts and programmes. Member States shall provide information on the support for climate change objectives using the methodology adopted by the Commission. The Commission shall adopt this methodology by means of an implementing act. The implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 143(3).
Amendment 57 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) promoting sustainable transport andincluding sustainable urban transport and connections to urban and rural areas, removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructures and strengthening of trans- border links;
Amendment 61 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) promoting social inclusion, cultural exchange, tourism and combating poverty;
Amendment 75 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Member States shall concentrate support, in accordance with the Fund-specific rules, on actions bringing the greatest added value in relation to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth within the time frame of the multiannual financial framework 2014-2020, addressing the challenges identified in the country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the relevant Council recommendations adopted under 148(4) of the Treaty, and taking into account national and regional needs.
Amendment 1234 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
For Member States which acceded to the Union before 2013, whose GDP per capita is below 75% of the EU 27 average, and whose average real GDP growth 2008- 2010 was lower than the EU 27 average, the cohesion policy allocation shall not be lower than in the period 2007-2013.
Amendment 36 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The ERDF should contribute to the Europe 2020 strategy, thus ensuring greater concentration of ERDF support on the priorities of the Union. According to the category of regions supported, the support from the ERDF should be primarily concentrated on research and innovation, small and medium-sized enterprises and climate change mitigation. The degree of concentration should take into account the level of development of the region as well as the specific needs of regions whose GDP per capita for the 2007-13 period was less than 75% of the average GDP of the EU-25 for the reference period.
Amendment 41 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) A shift towards sustainable mobility - based on multimodal transport, integrated transport systems and diversion of international and transit traffic out of the city centres - is crucial to achieve its EU 2020 targets, given that transport accounts for 24 % of all CO2 emissions in the Union and transport in the Union has seen its emissions increase by 34 % since 1990. The sustainable mobility will require major investments, e.g. in bypassing urban areas, promotion of modern and environmentally friendly public transport, intelligent traffic management systems as well as public logistic platforms or intermodal terminals.
Amendment 43 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 c (new)
Recital 7 c (new)
(7 c) New funding priorities focusing on the achievement of complex multimodal transport are indispensable.
Amendment 44 #
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 and technologies in the field of sustainable urban development including innovative traffic management systems.
Amendment 48 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The ERDF should address the problems of accessibility to, and remoteness from, large markets facing areas with an extremely low population density, as referred to in Protocol No 6 on special provisions for Objective 6 in the framework of the Structural Funds in Finland and Sweden to the 1994 Act of Accession. The ERDF should also address the specific difficulties encountered by certain islands, mountainous areas, border regions and sparsely populated areas whose geographical situation slows down their development, with a view to supporting their sustainable development. As a next point, the ERDF should address the problems of regular transport services to and from national and regional capitals, links between cities and their surrounding areas - including rural areas - or regions, connections of industrial zones and international airports as well as cultural exchange and tourism infrastructure.
Amendment 51 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens in the areas of energy, environment, transport,sustainable tourism and transport - including removal of bottlenecks, connections of industrial zones and international airports to trans- European and fundamental national infrastructure, strengthening of trans- border links as well as the links between cities and their surrounding areas or regions - and information and communication technologies (ICT);
Amendment 55 #
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 research and innovation bodies and investment in technology and, transport safety, technological innovation in transport and mobility as well as applied research in enterprises;
Amendment 97 #
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, including sustainable mobility chains that combine walking- cycling-carpooling-public transport and mobility, intelligent traffic management systems and diversion of international and transit traffic out of the city centres;
Amendment 114 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
(a) supporting a multimodal Single European Transport Area by investing in the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) network and the modernisation of existing fundamental infrastructure;
Amendment 117 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
(b) enhancing regional and local mobility through connecting secondary and tertiary nodes and other places to TEN-T infrastructure and among each other where relevant;
Amendment 132 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d a (new)
(d a) developing a complex system of multimodal transport including public logistic platforms, intermodal terminals and initial support of regular intermodal transport links as well as inclusion of industrial zones and international airports in multimodal transport and their adequate connection to trans-European and fundamental national infrastructure;
Amendment 140 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. The ERDF shall support, within operational programmes, sustainable urban development through strategies setting out integrated actions to tackle the economic, environmental, climate, transport and social challenges affecting urban areas.
Amendment 158 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – row 15
Annex – row 15
Railway km Total length of new railway line of which: TEN-T km Total length of repaired, reconstructed or upgraded railway line of which: TEN-T
Amendment 162 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – row 19
Annex – row 19
Roads km Total length of newly built roads of which: TEN-T km Total length of repaired, reconstructed or upgraded roads of which: TEN-T
Amendment 163 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – row 20 a (new)
Annex – row 20 a (new)
International airports minutes Total reduction of the average time needed to reach the airport by means of public transport from the nearest city centre
Amendment 56 #
2011/0093(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. Not later than sixthree years from the date on which the first European patent with unitary effect takes effect in the territories of the participating Member States, the Commission shall present to the Council and the European Parliament a report on the operation of this Regulation and, where necessary, make appropriate proposals for amending it. Subsequent reports on the operation of this Regulation shall be presented by the Commission every sixthree years.
Amendment 32 #
2011/0038(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Operations such as cross-border mergers or transfers of registered office have made day-to-day cooperation of business registers a necessity. Directive 2005/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 October 2005 on cross-border mergers of limited liability companies23 requires the registers to cooperate across borders. There are, however, no established channels of communication and efficient cross-border cooperation that could accelerate procedures, help overcome the language problems and enhance legal certainty and transparency.
Amendment 12 #
2010/2305(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas aiming at absorbing as much financial support as possible requires continuous efforts by the Member States and the involvement of the local and regional level of administration in every stage of the process, as well as appropriate capacity of institutional structures and efficient management and control systems,
Amendment 45 #
2010/2305(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates the need for simplification of rules and procedures at both EU and national level without creating major difficulties for the beneficiaries; believes that simplification will contribute to the speedy allocation of funds, higher absorption rates, increased efficiency and transparency, fewer errors and reduced payment periods; considers that a balance needs to be struck between simplification and the stability of rules and procedures;
Amendment 92 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Notes that all the Member States have a broadband strategy, but that very few of them have drawn up workable plans to establish ultra high-speed networks or have taken practical steps, including as regards the necessary funding, to implement them;
Amendment 101 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Commission, as part of an EU policy for the broadband sector, to take practical steps to foster investment in the further development of intelligent infrastructure and to encourage operators already active on the market to invest in NGA networks;
Amendment 50 #
2010/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that the 112 number can be a life saving number and increases the protection of EU citizens; underlines the importance of ensuring smooth operation of the 112 number throughout the Union;
Amendment 52 #
2010/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Regrets however that the European emergency ‘112’ number is far from having reached its full potential; accordingly considers that basic steps need still to be taken with regard to its recognition by citizens, along with other issues relevant to technology and better coordination;
Amendment 24 #
2010/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Emphasises that people with disabilities need to have access to effective social protection systems and poverty reduction programmes in order to avoid social exclusion and isol, isolation and deprivation;
Amendment 149 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. CStresses the importance of modernising the educational system; calls on the Member States to take action to improve the entrepreneurial and quantitative skills of (young) Europeans by incorporating entrepreneurship and innovation into all areas of education;
Amendment 228 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Commission to introduce financing instruments to attract more private capital and thus close the gaps in the market relating to investments in research:
Amendment 249 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls for the completion of the European Research Area – a Treaty obligation – by 2014, so as to enable the EU to retain and attract top talent, to guarantee mobility of researchers across countries and sectors and promote the cross-border activity of research institutes and foundations and the dissemination, transfer and exploitation of research results;
Amendment 273 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Stresses the importance of the EU and its Member States engaging in scientific cooperation with third countries; takes the view that EU undertakings must be guaranteed better access to research and development programmes in third countries;
Amendment 274 #
2010/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 b (new)
Paragraph 30 b (new)
30b. Stresses that the EU and the Member States should act in a coordinated manner on agreements and measures in the field of science and technology relating to third countries; takes the view that consideration should be given to the potential for framework agreements by the EU and its Member States with third countries;
Amendment 38 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to encourage exchanges of knowledge and proven practices so that more of them can be incorporated into national road safety plans;
Amendment 144 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Reiterates its support to the Commission's efforts to bring about a common high level of safety of roads in all EU Member States and to ensure that safety is integrated in all phases of planning, design and operation of road infrastructure;
Amendment 146 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take all necessary measures to ensure sufficient financing and guarantee timely implementation of priority TEN-T projects;
Amendment 147 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Emphasises the importance of ensuring that national road infrastructure not included in the TEN-T network would also be improved from the point of view of road safety, in particular in the EU's regions with low quality infrastructure and traffic safety level;
Amendment 260 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Emphasises that a separate reduction target and specific accompanying measures are needed in order to make a real impact in the specific area of child deaths in road accidents and significantly reduce road injuries in this age group;
Amendment 28 #
2010/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls therefore for an increase in the overall funds available for TEN-T through earmarking cohesion funding for transport projects (currently 23.7% of cohesion resources) and the dedication of an amount within this for the core and comprehensive TEN-T networks, thus increasing EU added value, and for TEN-T funding to be made conditional upon the concentration of national funding on the TEN-T core and comprehensive networks;
Amendment 33 #
2010/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Underlines that the Cohesion funding for transport projects should be continued within the new financial perspective with clear commitments from the Member States to co-finance and implement these transport projects. It should be stressed that cohesion policy remains crucial for countries seeking convergence criteria, and that success of implementation of transport projects in these countries largely depends on availability of cohesion fund;
Amendment 55 #
2010/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that past limitations in monitoring and enforcement of oceans have been largely overcome by technological advances, and in particular highlights the role of space technologies and applications which support a wide range of vital services in maritime and fisheries policy, including controlling of IUU fishing; considers that the key to combating IUU fishing today lies primarily with governments finding the political will to act;
Amendment 58 #
2010/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. CEmphasizes the need to ensure greater responsibility and accountability by the fishing industry in order to achieve the sustainable use of marine resources; considers that improving transparency in all aspects of the fishing industry and their activities, including agreeing on international criteria to establish real, beneficial ownership of vessels, is crucial;
Amendment 15 #
2010/2206(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that better coordination of R&D in the field of tourism will result in benefits for the sustainability of the tourism sector; supports the creation of information and communication technology (ICT) platforms in the field of tourism to facilitate adjustment by businesses in the tourism industry to the development of ICTs, to enable tourism businesses – particularly SMEs – to speed up the deployment of information society tools and services and to contribute to the industry’s competitiveness;
Amendment 28 #
2010/2206(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the need to diversify the portfolio of tourism services in Europe and promote the development of sustainable, responsible and high-quality tourism; calls for an EU-wide promotion of tourism in the EU and for enhanced cooperation between Member States when promoting tourism;
Amendment 48 #
2010/2206(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that the role of enterprises, including SMEs, should be widely recognised when developing tourism policy in Europe; believes that the legislative and fiscal framework should therefore be more business-friendly,friendly to these enterprises and take into account specific needs of enterprises in the tourism industry such as flexible working time arrangements;
Amendment 135 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Stresses the need for effective cross- border transport infrastructure and calls on the Commission and the Member States to take all necessary measures to ensure sufficient funding and timely implementation of priority TEN-T projects, in particular in the EU's regions that lack the necessary infrastructure and interconnections with the rest of Europe;
Amendment 172 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Encourages the Commission to facilitate networking and co-operation between EU regions in order to link-up existing regional and national cycle routes and increase a sustainable, energy- efficient and environmentally-friendly cycling tourism in the EU;
Amendment 40 #
2010/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Points out that one of the major obstacles in implementing cohesion policy is the frequent amendment of the regulations and provisions in force; calls on the Commission to examine whether common provisions could be laid down for the different EU funds; considers that harmonisation of the provisions for the various policy fields, financial instruments and funds would ensure greater clarity and would make it easier for beneficiaries to use EU funds and for national authorities to plan and administer their use;
Amendment 41 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recalls that security scanners at airports offer a reliable and effective screening method and a real possibility to reinforce passenger security;
Amendment 30 #
2010/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the importance of developing and protecting the EU's competitive advantages in the area of innovative products; takes the view that a temporary freedom of movement must be made possible for the purpose of providing services, so that qualified specialist staff can be recruited and undertakings and research centres in the EU can retain their leading position in the field of innovation;
Amendment 31 #
2010/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Takes the view that differing legislative rules and regulations and the lack or non-application of common standards prevent EU undertakings – owing to the high cost of doing business abroad – from fully exploiting their potential; stresses the importance of better regulatory cooperation in the interest of promoting the equivalence or convergence of rules, standards and testing and certification procedures and thus lowering operating costs at international level;
Amendment 32 #
2010/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Regrets that foreign public procurement markets remain inaccessible to EU undertakings; takes the view that greater efforts need to be made to improve access by EU undertakings to foreign public procurement markets;
Amendment 41 #
2010/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. UTakes the view that the sustainable and undisrupted supply of raw materials and energy is of strategic importance for the competitiveness of the EU; underlines the significance of the energy trade and the availability of sources of energy, and the necessity of the principle of reciprocity being applied while opening up energy markets, to safeguard the interests of European consumers and the energy industry.
Amendment 4 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Invites the Commission to monitor closely and to report on the implementation of the third energy liberalisation package by Member States and assess its effectiveness in creating a functioning internal market; encourages the Commission to initiate a further inquiry into the energy sector if the assessment comes to a negative conclusion;
Amendment 9 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Regrets that the implementation of the second internal market package is not entirely complete which thus hinders the full potential of the liberalisation of the energy sector and effective competition;
Amendment 13 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Points out that regulated energy prices have negative effects and continue to be a major concern for the proper functioning of the internal market which could lead to the distortion of competition and negatively influence investments and incentives for energy efficiency ; invites the Commission to present an analysis to what extent price control mechanisms influence competition and investments in the energy sector;
Amendment 5 #
2010/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the inclusion of a specific chapter on energy in the Lisbon Treaty now gives a firm legal basis for developing energy initiatives based on sustainability, security of supply , the interconnection of networks and solidarity,
Amendment 18 #
2010/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas major energy investments are needed, notably in new power plants, interconnections and grids within the next decade, especially in the most energetically isolated regions, which will shape the energy mix for an even longer- period and which will require a new diversification of financing instruments,
Amendment 283 #
2010/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Considers that the EU has to ensure that its energy policy has a strong and coherent international dimension and to integrate energy into its external policies and actions;
Amendment 292 #
2010/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Considers that any agreements with external gas suppliers should be concluded at the EU level rather than bilaterally to ensure a stable and secure supply of energy resources at competitive and affordable prices;
Amendment 3 #
2010/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the three EU candidate countries, Lithuania, Slovakia and Bulgaria, operated old Soviet design nuclear power plants (NPPs) which could not be economically upgraded to EU safety standards, and needed to be closed quickly, and the accession negotiations led to fixed closure dates for the three NPPs concerned, and whereas these Member States could not find the necessary funds to carry out the decommissioning,
Amendment 5 #
2010/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 6 #
2010/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU recognised that the shut-down and subsequent decommissioning of these NPPs represented a significant financial and economical burden which could not be fully covered by the Member States concerned, and therefore the Treaties of Accession, as well as subsequent Council Regulations for the implementation of these Treaties, provided for financial assistance to the respective Member States. However, the assistance was not intended to cover the full cost of decommissioning or to compensate for all economic consequences,
Amendment 14 #
2010/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Considers that the financial aid should be allocated to cover the full costs of the decommissioning operations, enable this work to be completed on schedule and ensure a high degree of safety for the decommissioning work and social measures to cushion the impact of the closure of the nuclear power plants, and be used effectively;
Amendment 22 #
2010/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Considers that, if the decommissioning procedure is harmonised, account should be taken of the relevant administrative structures of the Member States, and the resource management procedure as such ought to be simplified;
Amendment 36 #
2010/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – introductory part
Paragraph 14 – introductory part
14. Notes that the most extensive and thorough evaluation, the ECA audit, is still ongoing; suggests that this should provide clarifications regardinghelp to reveal the objectives of the use of the funds and their effectiveness, as well as viable proposals for the future, and assess the additional funding required in order to perform the decommissioning; suggests that, being a full performance audit, it should clarify, among other matters, the following:
Amendment 58 #
2010/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Considers that the purpose of the Community assistance is to support these three Member States in coping with the financial and economical burden caused by fixed closure dates, and not to cover the full costo complete the necessary decommissioning work, invest in energy projects with the aim of reducing energy dependency and help to mitigate the social impact of the decommissioning of the power plants; notes, however, that in all three cases the costs for decommissioning of the power plants have exceeded the planned EU assistance, and are also likely to exceed the initial estimates; notes also with concern that most of the funds were used for energy projects and not for the main aim of the financial assistance: NPP decommissioning;
Amendment 65 #
2010/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Stresses that the ultimate goal of the early closure of the NPPs in question, and of their decommissioning, was and still is the issue of safety; invites, therefore, the Council, the Commission and the Member States to bear that in mind in any future decisions concerning nuclear decommissioning in general and these three decommissioning programmes in particular; calls on the Commission to arrange for adequate coordination with the Member States and to establish precise timetables for the completion of the projects;
Amendment 68 #
2010/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 28 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Calls on the Commission to study ways of altering the EU’s methods of financing decommissioning operations in view of the strategies employed in the Member States and their national administrative structures, and simplifying the rules on management of the funds in such a way that they do not affect the safety and security of the decommissioning operations;
Amendment 17 #
2010/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas global demand for agricultural products is expected to increase by 70% by 2050 with the world’s population forecast to reach nine billion by then; whereas food insecurity is further exacerbated by speculation on commodities, land degradation, water scarcity, climate change, global land acquisitions, demands for agro-fuels and energy-related policies,
Amendment 47 #
2010/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the EU to increase support in favour of agriculture in its development aid programmes and to invest in nationally led plans; emphasises the need for increased public investments in research for sustainable agro-ecological production systems that also considerably improve the productivity and competitiveness of the agriculture and rural sector;
Amendment 2 #
2010/2094(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. NoteConsiders that the EEAS will have its own internal audit service; stresses that the EEAS and the Commission's auditors should cooperate in order to ensure the consistency of audit policy, with particular reference to the Commission's responsibility for operational expenditureCommission's internal auditor should have the same responsibilities in respect of the administrative expenditure of the EEAS as in respect of that of the Commission.
Amendment 18 #
2010/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes that, compared with its predecessors, FP7 has considerably simplified procedures, but it remains too difficult to participate in programmes and to prepare proposals, and the administrative burden in terms of project administration and accounting is too great;
Amendment 41 #
2010/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Notes that the participation of the private sector in the FP remains low due to complex and time-consuming rules governing participation, high personnel costs and excessive red-tape;
Amendment 223 #
2010/0395(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 laid down the budgetary principles and financial rules, governing the establishment and implementation of the general budget, ensuring sound and effective management, control and protection of the financial interests of the Union, as well as increasing transparency, to be respected in all legislative acts and by all institutions. The fundamental principles, the concept and the structure of that Regulation and the basic rules of budgetary and financial management need to be maintained. Derogations to those fundamental principles should be reviewed and simplified as far as possible, taking into account their continuing relevance, their added-value for the annual budget of the Union (hereinafter the ‘budget’), and the burden they impose on stakeholders. It is necessary to maintain and strengthen the key elements of the financial reform: the role of the financial actors, the integration of controls in operational services, the internal auditors, the Activity Based Budgeting, the modernisation of accounting principles and rules and the basic principles for grants.
Amendment 120 #
2010/0363(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) National regulatory authorities should be responsible for ensuring that this Regulation is enforcimplemented in the Member States and its implementation monitored. To this end they should have the necessary investigatory and supervisory powers to allow them to carry out this task efficiently.
Amendment 127 #
2010/0363(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) National regulatory authorities and competent financial authorities should cooperate to ensure a coordinated approach to tackling market abuse on wholesale energy markets which encompasses both commodity markets and derivatives markets.
Amendment 132 #
2010/0363(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) It is important that to establish a harmonised system of penalties and common minimum standards in this field. The penalties for breaches of this Regulation armust be proportionate and dissuasive, and reflect the gravity of the infringements and the potential gains from trading on the basis of inside information and market manipulation. Recognising the interactions between trading in electricity and gas derivative products and trading in actual electricity and gas, the penalties for breaches of this Regulation should be in line with the penalties adopted by the Member States in implementing Directive 2003/6/EC.
Amendment 146 #
2010/0363(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
The Agency, and national regulatory authorities and competent financial authorities shall cooperate to ensure that a coordinated approach is taken to the enforcement of the relevant rules where actions relate to one or more financial instruments to which the provisions of Article 9 of Directive 2003/6/EC apply and also to one or more wholesale energy products to which the provisions of Article 3 and Article 4 apply.
Amendment 250 #
2010/0363(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. The Agency shall at least on an annual basis submit a report to the European Parliament and the Commission on its activities under this Regulation. Such reports shall bring to the notice of the European Parliament and the Commission flaws in market rules, standards, and procedures which could facilitate insider trading and market manipulation or undermine the internal market. Reports may be combined with the report referred to in Article 11(2) of Regulation (EC) No 713/2009.
Amendment 313 #
2010/0363(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. National regulatory authorities shall without delay inform the Agency in as specific a manner as possibleccordance with the procedure laid down where they have reasonable grounds to suspect that acts contrary to the provisions of this Regulation, are being, or have been, carried out either in that Member State or in another Member State.
Amendment 329 #
2010/0363(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13
Article 13
The Member StatesCommission shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to standards for the application of penalties and ensure a harmonized system for the application of penalties in case of infringements of the provisions of this Regulation and. The Member States shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implementedimplementation of the standards laid down. The penalties provided for must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. The Member States shall notify those provisions to the Commission by22 ... at the latest and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendment affecting them.
Amendment 166 #
2010/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. Names registered in accordance with Article 13(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 509/2006 describing products within the scope of this Title, shall be automatically entered in the register referred to in Article 22 of this Regulation. The corresponding specifications shall be deemed to be the specifications referred to in Article 19. Any specific transitional provisions associated with such registrations shall continue to apply. Such names describing products falling outside the scope of this Title may continue to be used under the conditions provided for in Regulation (EC) No 509/2006, until 31 December 2017.
Amendment 167 #
2010/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. Names registered in accordance with the requirements laid down in the first subparagraph of Article 1(1), and in Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 509/2006, including those registered pursuant to applications referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 55(1) of this Regulation, may continue to be used under the conditions provided for in Regulation (EC) No 509/2006, until 31 December 2017.
Amendment 103 #
2010/0306(NLE)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) For the responsible management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, each Member State should establish a national framework which is harmonised with the Commission and assures political commitments and stepwise decision making implemented through adequate legislation, regulation and organisation with a clear allocation of responsibilities.
Amendment 104 #
2010/0306(NLE)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 32 a (new)
Recital 32 a (new)
(32a) Member States should ensure there is sufficient funding for the management and storage of spent fuel and radioactive waste.
Amendment 284 #
2010/0306(NLE)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
(1) Member States shall notify the Commission of their national programmes and of subsequent significant changes. The Commission shall ensure that the national programmes of the Member States for managing spent fuel and radioactive waste comply with the most stringent safety standards.
Amendment 112 #
2010/0303(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No1406/2002
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new)
(aa) in developing and implementing a macroregional Union policy relating to the fields of activity of the Agency, such as the European Union’s strategy for the Baltic Sea region;
Amendment 16 #
2010/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) In order to guarantee the full autonomy and independence of the Agency, it is considered necessary to grant it an autonomous budget whose revenue comes primarily from a contribution from the Union and contributions from third countries participating in the Agency's work. The host Member State, or any other Member State, should be allowed to make voluntary contributions to the revenue of the Agency. The Union's budgetary procedure remains applicable as far as any subsidies chargeable to the general budget of the European Union are concerned. Moreover, the Court of Auditors should undertake the auditing of accounts to ensure more transparency and accountability.
Amendment 15 #
2010/0258(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall compile statistics for the Union, in accordance with the procedure laid down, on the carriage of goods by road by means of goods road transport vehicles which are registered in that Member State, and on the journeys made by such vehicles.
Amendment 263 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Member States may decide time periods and deadlines for the schedule for capacity allocation different from those referred to in Article 43(1), Annex VIII point 4(b) and Annex IX for train paths to be established in cooperation with infrastructure managers of third countries on a network whose track gauge is different from the main rail network within the Union.
Amendment 263 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Member States may decide time periods and deadlines for the schedule for capacity allocation different from those referred to in Article 43(1), Annex VIII point 4(b) and Annex IX for train paths to be established in cooperation with infrastructure managers of third countries on a network whose track gauge is different from the main rail network within the Union.
Amendment 405 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 405 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 511 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 31 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 31 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Without prejudice to paragraphs 4 or 5 of this Article or to Article 32, the charges for the minimum access package shall be set at the cost that is directly incurred as a result of operating the train service, according to Annex VIII, point 1. For transportation of freight from and to third countries on a network whose track gauge is different from the main rail network within the Union, infrastructure managers may set higher charges in order to obtain full costs recovery of the costs incurred.
Amendment 511 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 31 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 31 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Without prejudice to paragraphs 4 or 5 of this Article or to Article 32, the charges for the minimum access package shall be set at the cost that is directly incurred as a result of operating the train service, according to Annex VIII, point 1. For transportation of freight from and to third countries on a network whose track gauge is different from the main rail network within the Union, infrastructure managers may set higher charges in order to obtain full costs recovery of the costs incurred.
Amendment 1 #
2009/2230(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Regards the inclusion of all coastal states as highly desirable in order to promote an efficient, interoperable pan- European transport area which makes maximum use ofuses and improves existing infrastructure, in particular for rail freight, sea and inland water transport and sustainable means of transport;
Amendment 6 #
2009/2230(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. emphasises the need for the development of a transport system in the Baltic Sea region in order to create conditions for the region’s accessibility and appeal and to connect the Baltic Sea region to the European transport network; believes that the Commission should continue to carry out regular reviews of the execution of priority projects, as well as to provide the necessary finances for their more rapid implementation;
Amendment 15 #
2009/2230(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. SRecognises that the geographical location of the Baltic Sea region is exceptional, and that such a location provides opportunities to more actively develop ties with the EU and neighbouring external countries, and also stresses the importance of tourism to the regional economy and the scope for expansion; welcomes the declaration adopted at the 2nd Baltic Sea Tourism Forum, which referred to common promotional activities, efforts to find new international markets and infrastructure development;
Amendment 46 #
2009/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is strongly convinced that additional funding for GNSS can only be secured if awareness of the benefits for the EU economy and society due to GNSS is raised considerably among decision- makers and the wider public; applauds the setting-up of concrete initiatives, such as the Galileo children's competition and the GNSS innovation prize; urges the Commission and the EU GNSS Agency (GSA) to put much more effort into raising awareness of GNSS with potential users and investors, promoting the use of GNSS- based services, as well as identifying and federating the demand for these services in Europe;
Amendment 1 #
2009/2188(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets that, in a number of instances, transaction controls did not operate correctly and that, adequate internal controls for contracts and procurement had not been established and an internal audit service had not been set up;
Amendment 3 #
2009/2167(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Regrets the fact that a large amount of EU funds remains wrongly paid, and calls on the Commission to take appropriate action with regard to recovering those funds;
Amendment 5 #
2009/2122(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes that the actions set out in the Agency’s work programme often do not have measurable objectives or performance indicators, making it difficult to evaluate progress; calls on the Agency to set clear and measurable performance objectives and indicators;
Amendment 19 #
2009/2096(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that the necessary framework conditions and open standards must be introduced for promising technologies, without giving an undue advantage to any specific technology;
Amendment 31 #
2009/2096(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Encourages the Commission and the Member States to strengthen research in the sector of transport by increasing R&D expenditures on new technologies, safety and sustainable mobility, to adopt positive measures to foster the use of less polluting modes of transport, to improve logistics and existing infrastructure, to complete within a short time frame the TEN-T projects that have already been financed, to plan future transport networks in an integrated, consistent manner in keeping with the implementation of the Lisbon Agenda.;
Amendment 33 #
2009/2096(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Encourages the Commission to promote policies which would foster the production and use of zero-emission vehicles, such as electrical vehicles, in Europe;
Amendment 39 #
2009/2096(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Notes that substantial progress has been made in implementing TEN-T projects; is of the opinion that TEN-T projects should remain at the core of EU transport policy, in particular projects which are planned or being implemented in the most isolated EU regions, which lack the necessary transport infrastructure and interconnections with the rest of Europe for the carriage of both people and goods;
Amendment 42 #
2009/2096(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Deplores the fact that the goal of halving road transport casualties by 2010 that was set in 2001 White Paper has not been achieved; calls on the Commission to present a follow-up strategy with clearly defined actions to combat road accidents more effectively;
Amendment 217 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Emphasises that intelligent systems in transport organisation, such as Galileo and ITS, need support in terms of research as well as in their applicationresearch and development and innovation need support, since they lead to considerable environmental improvements due to a reduction in exhaust gases and traffic noise, improve safety by creating solutions to infrastructure bottlenecks, improve interoperability and, not least, result in increased energy independence; supports in this sense, among others, Galileo, ERMTS and ITS as well as the development of new technologies; calls on the Member States to ensure swift implementation of ITS applications, so as to extend their benefits to all citizens across the Union;
Amendment 286 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Is of the opinion that TEN-T projects should remain a priority of EU transport policy, in particular projects which are planned or being implemented in the EU regions which lack the necessary transport infrastructure and interconnections with the rest of Europe for the carriage of both people and goods;
Amendment 10 #
2009/2077(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission, when the Financial Regulation is revised, to identify any procedural problems that it has encountered during crises and to present to Parliament an effective control procedure that is flexible enough not to harm the flow of funds, particularly as regards financing of emergency aid measures by Member States, that is flexible enough not to harm the flow of funds and that ensures the transparency of the projects undertaken;
Amendment 47 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) However, under the current measures regarding the security of gas supply that have been taken at Community level, Member States still enjoy a large margin of discretion as to the choice of measures. Where the security of supply of a Member State is threatened, there is a clear risk that measures developed unilaterally by that Member State may jeopardise the proper functioning of the internal gas market. Recent experience has demonstrated the reality of that risk. To allow the internal gas market to function even in the face of a shortage of supply, it is therefore necessary to provide for a more coordinated, solidarity-based response to supply crises, both concerning preventive action and the reaction to concrete disruptions of supply.
Amendment 60 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Sufficient and diversified gas infrastructure within ain the Member State and across the Communitys, particularly in regions that are isolated from sources of energy supply, is essential for tackling supply interruptions. Common minimum criteria on security of gas supply should ensure a level playing field for security of gas supply and should create significant incentives to build the necessary infrastructure and to improve the level of preparedness in case of crisis. Demand side measures such as fuel switching may have a valuable role to play in ensuring energy security where they can be applied quickly and reduce demand appreciably to react to a supply disruption.
Amendment 63 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Investments in new gas infrastructure shouldmust be strongly promoted. They should enhanc, particularly in regions that are isolated from sources of energy supply. Such investments would reduce dependency on a single supplier and better ensure the security of gas supply while ensuring the properand improved functioning of the internal market in natural gas. Where an infrastructure investment is of cross-border nature the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators established by Regulation (EC) No .../… of the European Parliament and of the Council ("ACER") and the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas ("ENTSO-G") should be closely involved in order to take better account of the cross-border implications.
Amendment 97 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) This Regulation aims at empowering natural gas undertakings and Competent Authorities of the Member States to ensure that the internal gas market works effectively for as long as possible in the case of a supply disruption, prior to measures being taken by Competent Authorities to address the situation in which the market can no longer deliver the required gas supplies. Such exceptional measures should be fully compliant with Community rules and should be notified to the Commission and to the Gas Coordination Group.
Amendment 177 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Before adopting those Plans the Competent Authorities shall exchange information and consult each other and the Commission, with the involvement of the Gas Coordination Group, to ensure that their Plans and measures are mutually consistent at the appropriate regional level. These consultations shall cover, as a minimum, interconnections, cross-border supplies, storage across borders and the physical capacity to transport gas in both directions.
Amendment 195 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. The Competent Authority shall publish its Plans, including amended versions according to paragraph 6, and notify them to the Commission and to the Gas Coordination Group without delay.
Amendment 108 #
2008/0247(COD)
Council position
Article 3 - paragraph 1
Article 3 - paragraph 1
1. The Member States referred to in Annex I shall establish by [thre, no later than five years after entry into force of this Regulation], establish and make operational the freight corridors along the principal routes set out in that Annex. The Member States concerned shall inform the Commission about the establishment of the freight corridors.
Amendment 168 #
2008/0247(COD)
Council position
Annex II - point e a (new)
Annex II - point e a (new)
(ea) The generation of added value for the Union as a whole;
Amendment 64 #
2008/0147(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 f – paragraph 5
Article 7 f – paragraph 5
5. The amount of the mark-up shall be deducted from the amount of the external-cost charge calculated in accordance with Article 7c, except for vehicles of EURO emission classes 0, I and II.
Amendment 31 #
2008/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Improving road safety is a prime objective of the Union’s transport policy. The Union is pursuing a policy to improve road safety with the objective of reducing fatalities, injuries and material damage. An important element of that policy is the consistent enforcement of sanctions for road traffic offences committed in the Union which considerably jeopardise road safety.