12 Amendments of Morten LØKKEGAARD related to 2023/0081(COD)
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Regarding external aspects, timely and relevant EU trade and investment agreements will play a key role in providing stable and diversified supply chains to contribute to the net-zero manufacturing technology goal and in particular regarding emerging markets and developing economies, the EU will seek win-win partnerships in the framework of its Global Gateway strategy, which contribute to the diversification of its raw materials supply chain as well as to partner countries’ efforts to pursue twin transition and develop local value addition.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The net-zero transformation is already causing huge industrial, economic, and geopolitical shifts across the globe, which will become ever more pronounced as the world advances in its decarbonisation efforts. The road to net zero translates into strong opportunities for the expansion of Union’s net-zero industry, making use of the strength of the Single Market, without prejudice to Regulation(EU) 2019/452, by promoting investment in technologies in the field of renewable energy technologies , electricity and heat storage technologies, heat pumps, grid technologies, renewable fuels of non- biological origin technologies, electrolysers and fuel cells, fusion, small modular reactors and related best-in-class fuels, carbon capture, utilisation, and storage technologies, and energy-system related energy efficiency technologies and their supply chains, allowing for the decarbonisation of our economic sectors, from energy supply to transport, buildings, and industry. A strong net zero industry within the European Union can help significantly in reaching the Union’s climate and energy targets effectively, as well as in supporting other Green Deal objectives, while creating jobs and growth.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In order to maintain competitiveness and reduce current strategic import dependencies in key net- zero technology products and their supply chains, while avoiding the formation of new ones, the Union needs to continue strengthening its net zero industrial base and become more competitive and innovation friendly, in parallel to diversifying its sources for imports of those products. The Union needs to enable the development of manufacturing capacity faster, simpler and in a more predictable way.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) As indicated in the Communication on the Green Deal Industrial Plan for the Net-Zero Age, published on 1 February 2023, the Union’s industry’s market shares are under strong pressure, due to subsidies in third countries which undermine a level playing field. This translates in a need for a rapid and ambitious reaction from the Union in modernising its legal framework, including full implementation and effective use of its Foreign Subsidies Instrument regulation.
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
ba) the risk-based strategy of diversifying away from single country dependence.
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point s a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point s a (new)
(sa) ‘Net Zero Industrial Partnerships’ means the collaboration with like-minded countries to diversify trade and investments in net-zero technologies.
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall assess the application referred to in paragraph 1 through a fair and transparent process within a month without prejudice to Regulation(EU) 2019/452. The absence of a decision by Member States within that time frame shall constitute an approval of the project.
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. Contracting authorities or contracting entities shall base the award of contracts for net-zero technology listed in the Annex in a public procurement procedure on the most economically advantageous tender, which shall include the best price-quality ratio, comprising at least the sustainability and resilience contribution of the tender, in compliance with Directives 2014/23/EU, 2014/24/EU, or 2014/25/EU and applicable sectoral legislation, as well as with the Union’s Regulation(EU) 2022/1031 and international commitments, including the GPA and other international agreements by which the Union is bound.
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 a (new)
Article 22 a (new)
Article22a Net Zero Industrial Partnerships 1. Net-Zero Industrial Partnerships will have the objective of facilitating trade among participants, including by favouring necessary investments within the Union and in third countries, enhancing resilience and sustainability of the supportive value chains, and guaranteeing a level playing field. 2. Net-Zero Industrial Partnerships would be mutually beneficial in offering the Union diversification of suppliers while bringing added-value to the local economy and society of the partner country. 3. Once the negotiations of a Net Zero Industrial Partnership are concluded the Commission shall inform the Parliament and allow it sufficient time to express its view, before the partnership is signed. The Commission shall regularly inform the Parliament on the progress of the partnership.
Amendment 302 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5
Article 28 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall support the Commission in the implementation of the cooperation measures set out in the Net- Zero Industrial Partnership. Net-Zero Industrial Partnerships will have the objective of facilitating trade among participants, including by favouring necessary investments within the Union and in third countries, enhancing resilience and sustainability of the supportive value chains, and guaranteeing a level playing field.
Amendment 329 #
2. The evaluation shall assess whether the objectives of this Regulation as established in Article 1 have been achieved, including the Net Zero Industrial Partnerships, and its impact on business users, especially SMEs, and end users, and the European Green Deal objectives.
Amendment 330 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. By…[1 year after the date of application of this Regulation],, the Commission shall present an impact assessment of the regulation to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee.