Activities of Ryszard Antoni LEGUTKO
Plenary speeches (23)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 20 and 21 June 2019 (debate)
Review of the Juncker Commission (debate)
30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall
Election of the Commission (vote)
The European Green Deal (debate)
European Parliament's position on the Conference on the Future of Europe (debate)
State of the Union (topical debate) (debate)
Declaration of the EU as an LGBTIQ Freedom Zone (debate)
Rule of law situation in the European Union and the application of the Conditionality Regulation (EU, Euratom 2020/2092) (debate)
The Rule of law crisis in Poland and the primacy of EU law (debate)
Situation in Belarus and at its border with the EU and the security and humanitarian consequences (debate)
EU-Russia relations, European security and Russia’s military threat against Ukraine (debate)
Russian aggression against Ukraine (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 March 2022: including the latest developments of the war against Ukraine and the EU sanctions against Russia and their implementation (debate)
The rule of law and the potential approval of the Polish national Recovery Plan (RRF) (debate)
Better regulation: joining forces to make better laws (continuation of debate)
Formal sitting – Ceremony to mark the 70th anniversary of the European Parliament
Statement by the President
This is Europe - Debate with the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz (debate)
Order of business
Order of business
State of the Union (debate)
Proposals of the European Parliament for the amendment of the Treaties (debate)
Reports (10)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European GNSS Agency for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Chemicals Agency for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (previously European Aviation Safety Agency) for the financial year 2018
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for the Οperational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) (before 11 December 2018: European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice) for the financial year 2018
Institutional motions (111)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the 80th anniversary of the start of the Second World War and the importance of European remembrance for the future of Europe
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the importance of European remembrance for the future of Europe
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the criminalisation of sexual education in Poland
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Nigeria, notably the recent terrorist attacks
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the new multiannual financial framework, own resources and the recovery plan
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting of 17-21 July 2020
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Russia: the poisoning of Alexei Navalny
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Belarus
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on abortion in Poland
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the need for a dedicated Council configuration on gender equality
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Iran, in particular the case of 2012 Sakharov Prize laureate Nasrin Sotoudeh
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the deteriorating situation of human rights in Egypt, in particular the case of the activists of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Forced labour and the situation of the Uyghurs in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the MFF, Rule of Law Conditionality and Own Resources package
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Iran, in particular the case of 2012 Sakharov Prize Laureate Nasrin Sotoudeh
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on forced labour and the situation of the Uyghurs in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Human rights situation in Turkey, notably the case of Selahattin Demirtas and other prisoners of conscience
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Vietnam, in particular the case of human rights journalists Pham Chi Dung, Nguyen Tuong Thuy et Le Huu Minh Tuan
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the crackdown on the democratic opposition in Hong Kong
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the latest developments in the National Assembly of Venezuela
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the arbitrary arrest and detention of Alexei Navalny
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Human rights situation in Kazakhstan
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the political situation in Uganda
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Rwanda, the case of Paul Rusesabagina
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian and political situation in Yemen
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Myanmar
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the assassination of the Italian ambassador Luca Attanasio and his entourage
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION On the human rights situation in Bahrain, in particular the cases of death row inmates and human rights defenders
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the mass trials against the opposition and civil society in Cambodia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Syrian conflict – 10 years after the uprising
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in the Kingdom of Bahrain, in particular the cases of death row inmates and human rights defenders
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the mass trials against the opposition and civil society in Cambodia
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Syrian conflict – 10 years after the uprising
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the assassination of the Italian Ambassador Luca Attanasio and his entourage
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092, the rule-of-law conditionality mechanism
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on blasphemy laws in Pakistan, in particular the case Shagufta Kausar and Shafqat Emmanuel
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, the case of Alexei Navalny, the military build-up on Ukraine’s border and the Russian attack in the Czech Republic
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bolivia and the arrest of former President Jeanine Añez and other officials
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the COVID 19 pandemic in Latin America
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Chad
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Situation in Haiti
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on prisoners of war in the aftermath of the most recent conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Chad
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Haiti
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the rule of law situation in the European Union and the application of the Conditionality Regulation 2020/2092
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on The situation in Sri Lanka, in particular the arrests under the Prevention of Terrorism Act
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Sri Lanka, in particular the arrests under the Prevention of Terrorism Act
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the listing of German NGOs as ‘undesirable organisations’ by Russia and the detention of Andrei Pivovarov
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights and political situation in Cuba
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the systematic repression in Belarus and its consequences for European security following the abductions from an EU civilian plane intercepted by Belarusian authorities
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Hong Kong, notably the case of Apple Daily
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Ahmadreza Djalali in Iran
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Afghanistan
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of human rights defender Ahmed Mansoor in UAE
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Government crackdown on protests and citizens in Cuba
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Lebanon
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on media freedom and further deterioration of the rule of law in Poland
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the government crackdown on protests and citizens in Cuba
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Paul Rusesabagina in Rwanda
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of the State Law related to abortion in Texas
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Myanmar, including the situation of religious and ethnic groups
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Paul Rusesabagina in Rwanda
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in Tigray
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Tunisia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the rule of law crisis in Poland and the primacy of EU law
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the first anniversary of the de facto abortion ban in Poland
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Nicaragua
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Cuba, namely the cases of José Daniel Ferrer, Lady in White Aymara Nieto, Maykel Castillo, Luis Robles, Félix Navarro, Luis Manuel Otero, Lorenzo Rosales Fajardo, Andy Dunier García and Yunior García Aguilera
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on forced labour in the Linglong factory and environmental protests in Serbia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Continuous crackdown on civil society and human rights defenders in Russia: the case of human rights organisation Memorial
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation at the Ukrainian border and in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Cuba, namely the cases of José Daniel Ferrer, Lady in White Aymara Nieto, Maykel Castillo, Luis Robles, Félix Navarro, Luis Manuel Otero, Reverend Lorenzo Rosales Fajardo, Andy Dunier García and Yunior García Aguilera
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the political crisis in Sudan
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the political crisis in Sudan
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on violations of fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Kazakhstan
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the political crisis in Burkina Faso
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION recent human rights developments in the Philippines
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the death penalty in Iran
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the death penalty in Iran
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the political crisis in Burkina Faso
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the recent human rights developments in the Philippines
on the Russian aggression against Ukraine
on the Rule of Law and the consequences of the ECJ ruling
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of journalists and human rights defenders in Mexico
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the destruction of cultural heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Myanmar, one year after the coup
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION On human rights situation in North Korea, including the persecution of religious minorities
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Increasing repression in Russia, including the case of Alexey Navalny
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the rule of law and human rights in the Republic of Guatemala
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 March 2022: including the latest developments of the war in Ukraine and the EU sanctions against Russia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Afghanistan, in particular the situation of women’s rights
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Threats to stability, security and democracy in Western and Sahelian Africa
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on reports of continued organ harvesting in China
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Osman Kavala in Turkey
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the state of play of the EU-Moldova cooperation
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the continuous crackdown of political opposition in Cambodia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Ongoing hearing under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Poland and Hungary
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on violations of media freedom and safety of journalists in Georgia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the rule of law and the potential approval of the Polish national recovery plan (RRF)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Xinjiang, including the Xinjiang police files
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Candidate status of Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on national vetoes to undermine the global tax deal
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Tajikistan’s Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of indigenous and environmental defenders in Brazil, including the killing of Dom Philips and Bruno Pereira
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on recognising the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on suspicions of corruption from Qatar and the broader need for transparency and accountability in the European institutions
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU response to the protests and executions in Iran
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the electoral law, the investigative committee and the rule of law in Poland
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the lack of legislative follow-up by the Commission to the PEGA resolution
Oral questions (3)
Functioning of the internal market
Alleged conflicts of interest and influence-trafficking by judges of the Court of Justice of the European Union and the Commission
Poor sanitary conditions, low levels of security and lack of parking places in rest areas for truck drivers
Major interpellations (1)
Commissioner Schinas and Qatar
Written questions (8)
A bilateral investment agreement with Taiwan as a logical next step in strengthening the EU’s ties with Asia and a counterweight to China’s economic expansion
Pluralism and media freedom in Italy
French shipments of military equipment to Russia despite EU embargo and the violation of rule of law principles
Gazprom cuts off the gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria
Change in the Commission’s position on Russia’s ultimatum on gas payments in roubles
Decision on the removal of Russian interest representatives from the Transparency Register
Delegated act with restrictions on coking coal mines
Statement on X by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen concerning extermination camps
Unknown (1)
PROPOSAL FOR A UNION ACT on the need to amend EU legislation to address the problems facing livestock farms as a result of bovine tuberculosis
Amendments (281)
Amendment 3 #
2023/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the tie between Switzerland’s participation in Erasmus+ and established in 2018 European Solidarity Corps, its full acceptance of the fundamental freedoms, as Erasmus+ exchanges and the volunteering carried out under the European Solidarity Corps depend on the free movement of persons;
Amendment 10 #
2023/2042(INI)
4. Acknowledges the fact that numerous education and youth sector stakeholders in Europe are calling for Switzerland to be associated to Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps; underlines the educational benefits of such an association for Switzerland and the European Union;
Amendment 15 #
2023/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Remains convinced that a more stable, future-oriented partnership will benefit both sides and help Switzerland’s association to Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps;
Amendment 19 #
2023/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that the EU should invite all interested neighbouring and like- minded countries, including Switzerland, to associate to the Erasmus+ programme and the European Solidarity Corps and thus contribute to European education systems and the strengthening of the European Education Area as a whole as well as supporting young volunteers, youth workers and youth organisations;
Amendment 1 #
2022/2105(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality discharge in respect of the implementation of the Institute’s budget for the financial year 2021 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality discharge in respect of the implementation of the Institute’s budget for the financial year 2021;
Amendment 2 #
2022/2098(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Asylum discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Asylum Support Office for the financial year 2021 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Asylum discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Asylum Support Office for the financial year 2021;
Amendment 148 #
2022/2082(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 84
Paragraph 84
84. Notes that, in 2021, the overall cost of technical solutions to allow remote voting sessions amounted to EUR 1 275 500, including an extension of the plenary applications (EUR 120 000), the development of the EPvote application (EUR 233 500), IT support to Members (EUR 529 200), to deploy the eVoting system (EUR 250 000) and ad-hoc services to allow Members’ participation from EPLOs (EUR 142 800); points outtakes note of the importance of all of the IT systems that ensure proper remote functioning of the Parliament, points out, however, that all innovations implemented will require an investment for their maintenance in view of future uses;
Amendment 196 #
2022/2082(DEC)
111a. Calls for an end to the use of external companies that are, according to Yale University's ranking1a, continuing to operate in Russia; _________________ 1a https://som.yale.edu/story/2022/over- 1000-companies-have-curtailed- operations-russia-some-remain
Amendment 2 #
2022/2081(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Interim Director of the Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2021 / Postpones its decision on granting the Interim Director of the Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2021;
Amendment 3 #
2022/2081(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 3
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2021 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2021;
Amendment 4 #
2022/2081(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 4
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Education and Culture Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2021 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Education and Culture Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2021;
Amendment 5 #
2022/2081(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 5
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2021 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2021;
Amendment 6 #
2022/2081(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 6
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Acting Director of the European Research Council Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2021 / Postpones its decision on granting the Acting Director of the European Research Council Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2021;
Amendment 7 #
2022/2081(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 7
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Health and Digital Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2021 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Health and Digital Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2021;
Amendment 2 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
Amendment 9 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 27 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls on the Commission to present in its next reports a chapter on the compliance of the institutions of the European Union with the rule of law, in particular on the situation within the Commission itself. The EU institutions should resolve numerous internal problems, such as: lack of transparency, obstruction of access to documents, the 'revolving door' problem, and corruption;
Amendment 43 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Notes with concern that the contracts signed by the Commission with pharmaceutical companies developing COVID-19 vaccines have clauses that have not been published in their entirety for over a year;
Amendment 44 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Stresses that NGOs should be obliged to disclose their sources of funding; stresses that all European bodies must disclose and publish a list of all NGOs they fund and the amount of this funding in order to be in compliance with the principle of transparency and the right of EU citizens to information;
Amendment 46 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to use the Commission’s annual rule of law reports to resolutely fight against systemic corruption and devise effective instruments for preventing, combating and sanctioning corruption and fighting fraud, as well as for regularly monitoring the use of public funds, including recovery and resilience facility funds. The Commission should focus in the coming years on the fight against corruption and organised crime, which have been fuelled by the COVID-19 pandemic. Organised crime groups are currently earning huge amounts of money from the trade in counterfeit medicines, vaccines, other medical equipment and false certificates.
Amendment 101 #
2021/2146(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Recalls that the crisis at the EU- Belarus border caused by the Lukashenka regime's hybrid warfare is being kept under control thanks to FRONTEX;
Amendment 12 #
2021/2143(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 24 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Calls for buildings to be modernised in order to meet zero-emission standards, in particular by installing solar panels on all buildings belonging to the Agency;
Amendment 2 #
2021/2138(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes the gender distribution within the Authority’s senior management members, with 3 out of 5 being women (60 %); notes the gender distribution within the Authority’s management board, with 3 out of 6 being of the same gender (50 %); further notes the gender distribution within the Authority’s overall staff, with 134 out of 250 being men (53,60 %); points out, however, that, in the recruitment of new staff and in connection with promotions, the Authority should bear in mind that candidates’ skills, knowledge and experience are the most important factors; points out that the need for a geographical balance among staff members should also be borne in mind;
Amendment 4 #
2021/2138(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Calls for buildings to be modernised in order to meet zero-emission standards, in particular by installing solar panels on all buildings belonging to the Authority;
Amendment 2 #
2021/2122(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Asylum discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Asylum Support Office for the financial year 2020 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Asylum discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Asylum Support Office for the financial year 2020;
Amendment 22 #
2021/2115(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Is aware of the EEAS efforts to achieve a meaningful geographical representation while respecting the competences and merits of candidates and reiterates, in this regard, the necessary provision of additional SNEs to face the EEAS’ increasing workload; urges the EEAS to continue its efforts to improve the geographical representation, as this is a recurring problem, especially in the positions of Heads of Delegation and middle and senior management; observes that at the end of 2020 EEAS staff included nationals from all Member States and welcomes the efforts made by the EEAS to keep the Human Resources Network of Member States informed about the composition of staff, to publish vacancies and to promote national efforts to increase the number of candidates;
Amendment 24 #
2021/2115(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Considers it important to ensure a balanced representation of countries that joined the Union after 2004 or later (EU13) and thus, welcom; notes that the number of staff from these Member States at the end of 2020 had increased by 6 % compared to the previous year; points out that the share of EU13 in the EEAS staff is 23 % at the end of 2020, which is more than the share within the Union population, which corresponds to 20 %;
Amendment 2 #
2021/2108(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Secretary-General of the Council discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Council and of the Council for the financial year 2020 / Postpones its decision on granting the Secretary-General of the Council discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Council and of the Council for the financial year 2020;
Amendment 10 #
2021/2108(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Recalls that key performance indicators are a widely recognized tool for measuring achievement against targets; calls on the Council to provide summaries of its key performance indicators and the related results in its management reports;
Amendment 12 #
2021/2108(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Regrets the lack of information on the implementation of the Council’s gender action plan and the measures taken to ensure equal opportunities for persons with disabilities at the Council as a workplace; calls on the Council to provide information on gender balance, geographical distribution and disabilities of its members of staff and on the related internal policies in force;
Amendment 14 #
2021/2108(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 35 #
2021/2108(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34 a. Encourages the Council to maintain control over its own technical systems, provide stronger safeguards for privacy and increase security and transparency for the public;
Amendment 39 #
2021/2108(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Emphasises Parliament's prerogative to grant discharge pursuant to Article 319 TFEUof the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union as well as the applicable provisions of the Financial Regulation and Parliament’s Rules of Procedure; reiterates that this prerogative allows the Union to maintain transparency, democratic scrutiny and in line with current interpretation and practice, namely, the power to grant discharge in order to maintain transparency and to ensure democratic accountability towards Union taxpayers;
Amendment 41 #
2021/2108(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
Amendment 42 #
2021/2108(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Stresses that the current situation, where Parliament can only check the reports of the Court and of the European Ombudsman as well as the information on the Council’s website but does not receive written or oral answers from the Council during the annual discharge procedure, i.e., the Council refuses to collaborate with Parliament in the context of the annual budgetary discharge procedure, makes it impossible for Parliament to make an informed decision on granting discharge, and that this has a lasting negative effect on both institutions and discredits the management and democratic scrutiny of the Union budget; regrets the Council’s continuing refusal to engage in loyal cooperation in the framework of the discharge procedure that has lasted for more than a decade;
Amendment 45 #
2021/2108(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Believes that a revision of the Treaties is necessary to streamlineIn respect of the Council's specific role as an institution giving recommendations on the discharge procedure, making it clearer and more transparent, especially by giving Parliament the explicit competence to grant discharge to all institutions, bodies, offices and agencies individuallyreiterates its requests to the Council to give discharge recommendations with respect to the other Union institutions;
Amendment 49 #
2021/2107(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38 a. Reminds that the fight against Legionella bacteria is one of the most important tasks in the field of water treatment and disinfection;
Amendment 65 #
2021/2107(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Recalls the support by the vast majority of Parliament for a single seat to ensure efficient spending of Union taxpayers’ money and to assume its institutional responsibility to reduce its carbon footprint; recalls that Parliament’s plenary has previously requested a debate on its right to determine its own working arrangements and committed itself to initiating an ordinary treaty revision procedure under Article 48 of the Treaty on the European Union with a view to proposing changes necessary to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Protocol 6 to allow it to decide on the location of its seat and its internal organisation4 ; calls on the Council to take into account Parliament's position; _________________ 4Report A7-0350/2013 available at https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/doc ument/A-7-2013-0350_EN.pdf
Amendment 1 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Commission discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2020;
Amendment 3 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the European Education and Culture Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2020;
Amendment 4 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 3
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2020;
Amendment 5 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 4
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2020;
Amendment 6 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 5
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the European Research Council Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2020;
Amendment 7 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 6
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the European Research Executive Agency discharge in relation to the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2020;
Amendment 8 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 7
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing the Director of the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2020;
Amendment 12 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 14 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates its deep concerns regarding the situation concerning the rule of law in a number of Member States, which is deeply worrying in its own right and may ultimately lead to serious losses for the Union budget and underlines its requests to the Commission to use all available tools to limit the risk of such losses. This should include the immediate and full application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2020 on a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the Union budget;
Amendment 106 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40a. Calls on the Commission to stop unjustifiably withholding approval of National Recovery Plans and disbursement of the related funds;
Amendment 136 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59 – point h a (new)
Paragraph 59 – point h a (new)
Ha. Calls on the Commission to encourage the UK to rejoin the Erasmus programme; calls also for the development of student and scientific exchanges for the Eastern Partnership countries, particularly Ukraine;
Amendment 197 #
2021/2106(DEC)
90a. Expresses regret that the Commission has imposed on the Member States very ambitious reduction targets for CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions, when most of the buildings managed by the Commission and other EU institutions are not zero-emission; calls, therefore, on the Commission to lead by example and help in the fight against CO2 emissions by installing photovoltaic collectors on all buildings;
Amendment 243 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 108 – point k a (new)
Paragraph 108 – point k a (new)
ka. draw up a financial support plan for Ukraine to enable it to recover from the illegal aggression by Vladimir Putin’s regime;
Amendment 257 #
2021/2106(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 115
Paragraph 115
115. Welcomes the initiatives taken by the Commission to ensure gender equality and, but recalls the Commission President’s commitment to reach gender equality at all levels of managementat knowledge, merit and experience should bye the end of the current Commission mandate, which is fully supported by Parliamentmain criteria for recruitment and promotion;
Amendment 269 #
2021/2106(DEC)
b. continue its work in order to ensure gender equalitya geographical balance among staff members at all levels of management by the end of the current Commission mandate and to report gender-data disaggregated databy Member State;
Amendment 33 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas health is fundamental to the well-being of Europeans and equitable access to healthcare is a pillar of the EU Member States’ national health policies; whereas safe, effective and affordable medicines are needed to combat all diseases; whereas patientsublic interest and patient safety and well-being should be at the centre of all health policies, alongside investment and research;
Amendment 316 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Highlights that the take-up of new and innovative treatments, as well as their successful delivery to patients, depends on the knowledge, preparedness of and technical base at the disposal of medical personnel; calls on the Commission and on Member States to further cooperate through sharing knowledge and best practices regarding emerging innovative medicines and treatments, to better prepare their medical professionals;
Amendment 349 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the importance of new joint EU public procurement contracts by the Commission and the Member States, especially for emergency medicines and unmet therapeutic needsmedicines during health crises, as well as unmet therapeutic needs, while taking into account the need for a better balance between public and private interests, including clear rules on liability for manufacturers, as well as the need for sufficient flexibility for Member States, as well as respect for the principle of subsidiarity, due to national specificities or divergent financial capacities across the EU;
Amendment 504 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the importance of creating quality jobs in the EU along the entire pharmaceutical value chain, with the support of the NextGenerationEU instrument; calls on the Commission to propose measures to promote employment in the pharmaceutical sector, facilitating talent retention and mobility at EU level in all EU Member States, facilitating geographical balance, talent retention and employment opportunities across the whole EU;
Amendment 555 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Urges the Commission, based on the experience with the authorisation of COVID-19 vaccines, to work in close cooperation with the EMA to consider extending the application of rolling reviews to other emergency medicines, while safeguarding high level of safety, quality and effectiveness; further calls on the Commission to work with the EMA to developfurther accelerate the use of electronic product information for all medicines in the EU;
Amendment 560 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Welcomes the Commission’s acknowledgement of the difficulties faced by SMEs during the regulatory approval, licensing and product launch processes; highlights that the heavy administrative burden may hinder SMEs’ ability to develop and bring to patients innovative medical products, including for unmet medical needs and rare diseases; reiterates that the administrative burden often forces SMEs into buyouts by larger pharmaceutical companies or into leaving the EU altogether; calls on the Commission and Member States to take SMEs under special consideration when ensuring a level playing field in the process for simplifying and streamlining procedures, due to the fact that, unlike large pharmaceutical companies, SMEs cannot easily absorb administrative costs; calls on the Commission to bring up to date the capabilities of EMA for providing information and assistance to SMEs during the authorisation process; calls on the Member States to establish One-Stop- Shop contact points for SMEs, providing all necessary information, as well as expert help and assistance, to facilitate compliance with national standards and procedures;
Amendment 621 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Supports the Commission in its efforts to conduct a structured dialogue with playerelevant actors in the pharmaceutical value chain, public authorities, non- governmental patient and health organisations and the research community to address weaknesses in the global medicines manufacturing and supply chain;
Amendment 649 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Insists that the quality of raw material imports for the pharmaceutical industry from outside the EU must be ensured at all times; calls on the Commission and on Member States to improve quality control and introduce penalties for repeat offenders;
Amendment 707 #
2021/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Commission to further facilitate access to global markets for the EU pharmaceutical industry, including small and medium-sized enterprises, through a level playing field and a robust and clear regulatory framework facilitating trade agreements that prize innovation- based competitiveness, in order to make the pharmaceutical sector a strategic pillar of the EU;
Amendment 45 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12
Citation 12
Amendment 58 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
Amendment 148 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the new EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and its level of ambition; stresses that is has to based on facts and underpinned by sound science and its goals need to be realistic;
Amendment 276 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Highlights that the criteria and definitions for strictly protected areas should recognise that each Member State has different local and regional characteristics, and that decision-making should be in accordance with the site- specific conservation objectives of each protected area;
Amendment 343 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the upcoming legislative proposal on the EU Nature Restoration Plan and reiteranotes its call for a restoration target of at least 30 % of the EU’s land and seas, which should be implemented by each Member State consistently throughout their territory taking into account different ownership and land-uses systems; considers that in addition to an overall restoration target, ecosystem- specific targets shcould be setconsidered, with a particular emphasis on ecosystems for the dual purposes of biodiversity restoration and climate change mitigation and adaptation; stresses that after restoration, no ecosystem degradation should be allowed;
Amendment 639 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines that the new EU Forest Strategy must be fully aligned with the Climate Law and the Biodiversity Strategybased on the Biodiversity Strategy; firmly states that along with strict protection, sustainable management practices should also be acknowledged as an appropriate solution for the management of areas with a very high value or potential for biodiversity and, particularly, those most vulnerable to climate change; calls for the inclusion in the Nature Restoration Plan of specific binding targetprovisions for the protection and restoration of forest ecosystems as well as sustainable management, which should also be incorporated into the Forest Strategy;
Amendment 670 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that the Union’s tree planting initiatives should be based onupports sustainable development of EU forests, including through thoroughly planned afforestation; stresses, however, that other approaches, such as proforestation, sustainable reforestation and the greening of urban areas, may also play an important role; calls on the Commission to ensure that these initiatives are carried out only in a manner compatible with and conducive to the biodiversity objectives;
Amendment 699 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to urgently presentconsider a proposal for an EU legal framework based on mandatory due diligence that ensures sustainable and deforestation-free value chains based on a thorough impact assessments taking into account different options;
Amendment 723 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Expresses its concern that the majority of the ranges of terrestrial species will decrease significantly in a 1.5 to 2°C scenario; highlights, therefore, the need to prioritise nature-based solutions in meeting climate mitigation goals and in adaptation strategies and to increase the protection of natural carbon sinks in the EU, including by taking them into account in setting the 2030 emissions reduction target;
Amendment 772 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. WelcomRecognises the Commission’s targetEU- wide goals of reducing, by 2030, the use of more hazardous and chemical pesticides by 50 %, the use of fertilisers by at least 20 % and nutrient losses by at least 50 % by 2030, which should be made bindingpesticides and fertilisers in order not only to reduce nutrients losses, but also to reduce contamination of waters and soil with for example nitrates, which, inter alia, causes algae spread in rivers, lakes, ponds, etc., thus severely compromising biodiversity; considers that this should be accomplished by binding and proportionate targets tailored to individual Member States’ practices; is of the opinion that nitrates present in the soil are best fixed by inter-crops (e.g. after wheat harvest, mustard is sown); therefore warns against leaving agricultural land completely abandoned (set-aside) due to increased risk of nitrates infiltration in waters and soil; considers that the derogation envisaged in Article 53(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 should be clarified and must only be applied for health and environmental reasons;
Amendment 940 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Commission to provide an assessment of all subsidies harmful to the environment with a view to their phasing out by 2030 at the latest; reiterates its calls for the reorientation of taxation systems towards an increased use of environmental taxation; warns against increased taxation burden on Member States and EU's citizens;
Amendment 963 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 1203 #
2020/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Underlines that the successful implementation of the strategy depends on the involvement of all actors and sectors directly concerned and requires local and regional acceptance; calls on the Commission to create a stakeholder platform for discussion and to ensure an inclusive, equitable and just transition;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the CCSI mainly comprise small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), freelancers and self-employed entrepreneurs, who often draw on irregular and mixed incomes from different sources, and do not benefit from social security schemes, such as pension, unemployment and healthcare;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas it has been conclusively proven that cultural content distributed during the COVID-19 lockdown periods greatly improved the psychological condition of European citizens and prevented a worsening of mental health issues caused by the prolonged isolation;
Amendment 77 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Recital M a (new)
M a. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns severely limited the possible revenue streams for the vast majority of artists, performers and cultural workers; whereas ongoing income from authors’ and adjacent rights remained one of the few remaining revenue sources; whereas in many Member States such rights are not properly respected by distribution platforms, who pressure rights holders into relinquishing their rights, sometimes in perpetuity, as part of their contracts, thus severely limiting their ability to sustain themselves from their work;
Amendment 91 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas public grants are considered the most effective form of financial support for the CCSI, but are often difficult to access, locked behind multiple layers of bureaucracy, which especially discourages young, aspiring artists and creators from applying;
Amendment 94 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P a (new)
Recital P a (new)
P a. whereas freelancers suffer from the highest level of uncertainty with regards to access to both social schemes and to national and EU grants, funds and other financing opportunities;
Amendment 109 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S a (new)
Recital S a (new)
S a. whereas the crisis led to a boom of online distribution of cultural content, including the streaming of audio-visual works from international platforms, such as Netflix and Spotify; whereas these streaming companies are predominantly US-based and apply US law when entering contractual relations with European artists, performers and other cultural workers for the creation of content; whereas such contracts do not afford the same level of respect for and protection of authors’ and adjacent rights, as guaranteed under EU law;
Amendment 114 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S b (new)
Recital S b (new)
S b. whereas streaming services based outside of the EU have increased their investments in Member States’ CCS infrastructures, for the purposes of creating further content destined for online distribution;
Amendment 120 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital T a (new)
Recital T a (new)
T a. whereas there is no single, universally accepted definition for what encompasses being an ‘artist’; whereas such definitions are subject to national and regional specificities and must remain within the purview of each Member State; whereas, nevertheless, many workers in the cultural and creative industries, including but not limited to writers, literary translators, producers, technicians, etc, suffer from uncertainty due to the lack of consistent definition of their status;
Amendment 121 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital T b (new)
Recital T b (new)
T b. whereas the state of national aid programmes during the crisis, particularly aid to CCS workers who do not fall under national definitions of artists, including but not limited to freelancers such as writers and authors, was and continues to be fragmented;
Amendment 157 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Member States to transposeaccelerate the transposition of Directive (EU) 2019/790 on copyright in the digital single market and, in particular, to guarantee fair remuneration for authors and performers;
Amendment 176 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Urges the Commission and Member States to limit the predatory practice of buyout contracts that prevents artists and workers in the CCS from receiving royalties; highlights that this could be successfully achieved by implementing Directive (EU) 2019/790 on copyright in the digital single market, which gives transparency rights to authors;
Amendment 226 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Highlights the importance of preserving the traditional European ecosystem in the cultural and creative industries as a whole and in particular the European model for creating cultural works; urges Member States who collaborate closely with large online streaming platforms to monitor their investments into CCS infrastructure; cautions against excessive transformation of national CCS infrastructures for the purposes of meeting the current high demand for online audio-visual content, which may lead to the transposition of the current global entertainment model on EU territory; underlines that such a model may be sustainable for larger and more robust national CCS, but would deny a level playing field for many Member States and their sectors; strongly opposes such a trend and considers it a threat to the traditional model of EU cultural diversity in CCS;
Amendment 229 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12 b. Underlines the need to protect European artists, performers, authors and workers in the CCS from the predatory Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) practices of large streaming platforms based outside the EU; calls, therefore, on Member States to reinforce their national IPR protection frameworks against such practices; further calls on the Commission to include measures for IPR protection in its upcoming actions as outlined by the IPR Action Plan;
Amendment 250 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to gather and share reliable data on the best practices and methods for distributing aid to the CCS; furthermore calls for exchanging best practices on the most efficient ways to distribute recovery funding in the short and mid-term, in order to ensure maximum coverage of the CCS, so that no artist or cultural worker is left behind;
Amendment 5 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that in order to create a free and secure data flow with personal data and the protection of privacy at its core, it must be supported by data savvy and well- informed citizens across the Member States; points out that there are currently significant divergences between Member States with regard to the digital literacy of their citizens; calls on the Commission to propose ambitious targets forstrengthen digital literacy in the EU through the Digital Education Action Plan, including through enhancing peer and mutual learning and the exchange of best practices between the Members States, and to provide substantial support to the Member States to help them to achieve theseir targets; requests that special attention be paid to equal access to digital infrastructure, internet coverage and digital tools, without prejudice to the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality;
Amendment 16 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the EU should prioritisestrengthen digital literacy and competencies in its cohesion policy for 2021 and beyond, with a focus on supporting teachers and the heads of education institutions in implementing digital education throughout curricula and on sharing best practices and know-how, without creating additional administrative or financial burdens; considers that education should be focused on practical skills for the future and be based on a long-term and comprehensive analysis of labour market needs; welcomes the Commission’s proposal to develop a common European skills database;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Points out that low metadata quality, policy and contractual constraints of cultural institutions still stand in the way of wider use and re-use of the digitised cultural data; stresses the necessity to develop common, unified and structured data formats, which could be suited for machine learning, be based on open standards and on mutual recognition of interoperability rules;
Amendment 24 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the fact that while the increased use of data will transform our education systems, it will nevertheless be essential to maintain a human-centred and personalised approach to students and their needs; recalls that digitalised education should be a choice and not the only available option of access to knowledge, and that vulnerable groups are exposed to a greater risk of limitation of their possibilities of participation in traditional forms of education and culture; considers that open access to education and to scientific data and publications based on the FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable) data principles is essential for successful innovation and science;
Amendment 28 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Points out that the cultural sector has a significant amount of reusable data, which combined with other sources, including open data sources, and data analytics could help cultural institutions to increase knowledge sharing, to understand better their audience and to connect to a new one, to identify gaps that could be addressed through initiatives, and to support their strategic and operational decisions;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Regrets that the potential of big data in culture is not being used sufficiently and the cultural sector is being held back by lack of infrastructure and skill gaps around intellectual property and data analysis; stresses the need to apply measures to increase digital maturity of the cultural sector and calls on the Members States to facilitate partnerships between tech companies and cultural institutions that could give the latest access to digital talents, space, data, equipment, funding and peer to peer learning opportunities;
Amendment 31 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Draws attention to potential of projects that strives to increase the cultural sector’s big data capacity by grouping together a great number of cultural institutions on shared data platform, which provides them a neutral, secure and sovereign storage and allows to develop analysis and forecasting tools to guide them in developing strategies and expanding their activities; calls on the Commission and the Member States to explore the potential of transborder virtual data warehouses for the cultural sector;
Amendment 33 #
2020/2144(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32 a. Welcomes the fact that the Court sees a strong increase in media interest with particularly high coverage of its special reports;
Amendment 1 #
2020/2142(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Secretary-General of the Council discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Council and of the Council for the financial year 2019 / Postpones its decision on granting the Secretary-General of the Council discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Council and of the Council for the financial year 2019;
Amendment 49 #
2020/2142(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Emphasises Parliament's prerogative to grant discharge pursuant to Article 319 of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union, and the applicable provisions of the Financial Regulation and Parliament’s Rules of Procedure in line with current interpretation and practice, namely to grant discharge in order to maintain transparency and ensure democratic accountability towards Union taxpayers;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2142(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35 a. Notes that over the course of almost twenty years Parliament has developed the practice of granting discharge to all Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies;
Amendment 53 #
2020/2142(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. ENotes that the different roles of the respective institutions in the discharge procedures should be distinguished; emphasises that Parliament does not accept that the two institutions have an equivalent and reciprocal role in the discharge procedure;
Amendment 19 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Reiterates its call on the Secretary- General to insist on the need for real geographical balance in terms of proportional representation of all Member States at all levels of staff, including top management; notes the difficulties Parliament encountered in recruiting some nationalities; stresses the importance of increasing the attractiveness of Parliament as an employer throughout all Member States;
Amendment 162 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 86 a (new)
Paragraph 86 a (new)
86 a. Geographic dispersion of Parliament - Single Seat
Amendment 163 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 86 b (new)
Paragraph 86 b (new)
86 b. Recalls that a vast majority of Parliament expressed in various resolutions support for a single seat to ensure efficient spending of Union taxpayers money;
Amendment 170 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 86 c (new)
Paragraph 86 c (new)
86 c. Notes that the Court has estimated that moving from Strasbourg to Brussels could generate annual savings of 114 million;
Amendment 171 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 86 d (new)
Paragraph 86 d (new)
86 d. Recalls that additional expenditure caused by the travels to Strasbourg goes against the principle of sound financial management;
Amendment 185 #
2020/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 90
Paragraph 90
90. Recalls that, at its meeting of 10 December 2018, the Bureau decided to modify the rules applicable to the pension scheme by increasing the retirement age from 63 to 65 years and introducing a levy of 5% to pension payments for future pensioners with a view to improve its sustainability; welcomes that the immediate effects of the rules change were savings in the 2019 pensions payments amounting to approximately EUR 325 000, that of these, EUR 306 000 stem from the increase in pension age and EUR 19 000 stem from the introduction of a 5% levy to all pensions established after 1 January 2019; asks that the Bureau evaluate all possible options as soon as the Court of Justice has made its decisions regarding the current measures in order to find a fair solution to the voluntary pension scheme and fund while keeping Parliament's liability to a minimum as Union taxpayers’ money is involved;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Asserts that an adequate education and training in transitions to environmentally and socially sustainable economies canDraws attention that not all regions and communities will benefit equally from a transition to a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions economy and its socio-economic footprint, including welfare and jobs, will vary owing to abroad range of factors; underlines that the increase in employment opportunities in the transition forecast is unevenly distributed across different regions, whereas job creation in new sectors is not necessarily neatly aligned, temporally or geographically, with job loss; asserts that an adequate education and training targeted regions affected by the transition coupled with substantial investments directed towards their economic revitalisation could become a strong driver of job creation, social justice and poverty eradication;
Amendment 13 #
2020/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that a transition to a more environmentally sustainable society requires skilled workers and believes that just transition funds should cover a strong investment in education, vocational education and training (VET) and retraining; stresses the importance to concentrate efforts on economic revitalisation of affected regions, rather than counting on worker mobility and risking depopulation, therefore insists that priority attention should be given to retraining provided in alignment with the needs of the regional labour market, particularly to on-the-job retraining or a combination of part-time working and part-time retraining;
Amendment 36 #
2020/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for an enhanced universityeducational establishments - business dialogue to allow for study in a sector where there will be jobs, particularly in vulnerable communities, regions and sectors;
Amendment 42 #
2020/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on governments and employers to invest in programmes and measures to ensure that vulnerable individuals have the skills necessary for a successful transition to a zero-net-zero greenhouse gas emissions economy, with a particular focus on vulnerable ones who could need additional targeted measures;
Amendment 48 #
2020/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that the European Education Area should include transversal training e need to support and develop cooperation at European level between Member States with a view to enhancing peer and mutual learning and the exchange of best practices in developing skills related to the ecological and digital transition, as well as an adequate connection with the world of work, especially at the later levels of the curriculum.;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2084(INI)
7a. Draws attention that a long tradition of coal mining or industrial work shapes the local culture and identity for the communities that could be particularly opposed to a change when they experience it as a loss of history and character without a vision for the future; calls on Member States and ensure sustainable support for cultural activities of communities in transition and to respect and promote their cultural heritage;
Amendment 54 #
2020/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Stresses that just transition requires a holistic approach that encompasses economic diversification, comprehensive support for workers to transition to new jobs, environmental remediation, a due care for identity and cultural heritage of affected communities and inclusive processes that also address equity impacts for vulnerable and marginalized groups;
Amendment 7 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that Erasmus+, the European Solidarity Corps and Creative Europe, as the EU’s main education, volunteering and culture programmes, can, in addition to their main purpose, play a key role in fostering education in the skills needed for the green transition, raising awareness of environmental issues, volunteering to protect the environment, and developing creative, inclusive and accessible solutions to tackle environmental challenges;
Amendment 19 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that under the investment plan, funding can be dedicated to thematic projects in the fields of education, volunteering and culture; underlines that such funding must not affect artistic content, but should enhance and encourage it; calls on the Commission to step up the synergies between the Green Deal and Erasmus+, the European Solidarity Corps and Creative Europe in order to complement and cross- fertilise their specific methods of tackling environmental issues;
Amendment 48 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is concerned about the situation resulting from the COVID-19 crisis, especially that of the most vulnerable individuals and sectors and that of minorities, who face an even more precarious situation than before the crisis; calls on the Commission to take all necessary measures to revise and adapt the proposal for the Green Deal investment plan to the new sanitary emergency caused by COVID-19, in order to develop an approach coordinated with emergency measures, such as the Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative and the proposed SURE scheme, and recovery instruments, and requests that investment in the fields of culture, education, youth and sport be considered strategic in order to foster the green transition promoted through the Green Deal.
Amendment 52 #
2020/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
Amendment 85 #
2020/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is deeply concerned that currently none of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted, including thoseat of the Union and its Member States, are in line with the objective of pursuing efforts to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levelsParis Agreement's long-term temperature goal;
Amendment 92 #
2020/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 133 #
2020/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes note of the Commission’s ambitious proposal to set the Union’s 2030 climate target to ‘at least 55 % net emissions reduction’ compared to 1990 levels; highlights, however, that this target does not represent the Union’s highest possible ambition, nor does it reflect the principle of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities;
Amendment 150 #
2020/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that the Union had reduced its domestic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 23.2 % below 1990 levels in 2018, while at the same time its imported GHG emissions embedded in international trade have been constantly rising, thereby undermining the Union’s efforts to reduce its global footprint; underlines that the net imports of goods and services in the EU represent more than 20 % of the Union’s domestic CO2 emissions;
Amendment 171 #
2020/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Supports the introduction of a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) as a way to reduce global GHG emissions in the pursuit of the Paris Agreement objectives; states unequivocally that this mechanism should serve to better address GHG emissions embedded in international tradereduce the EU's imported GHG emissions, thereby incentivising climate action both within the Union and by our trading partners, and not as an instrument for protectionism;
Amendment 213 #
2020/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that a CBAM should cover all imports, but that as a starting point already by 2023 it should cover the power sector and energy-intensive industrial sectors like cement, steel, chemicals and fertilisers, which continue to receive substantial free allocations, and still represent 94 % of Union industrial emissionundergo a pilot stage and a phased introduction, and begin by covering energy-intensive industrial sectors like cement, steel, chemicals and fertilisers;
Amendment 254 #
2020/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines that the GHG emissions cointentsity of imports concerned should be accounted for on the basis of transparent and reliable product-specific benchmarks representing the global average GHG emissions content of individual productshould be calculated on the basis of product-specific Union benchmarks; considers that the carbon pricing of imports should also take into account the country- specific carbon intensity of the electricity grid, if the inclusion of indirect emissions can be achieved in a WTO-compatible and non- discriminatory way;
Amendment 273 #
2020/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that carbon pricing under the CBAM should mirror the dynamic evolution of the price of Union allowances under the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS); points out that the introduction of a rising carbon floor price under the EU ETS could ensure predictability under the CBAM while also ensuring a stronger price signal within the EU;
Amendment 310 #
2020/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Points out that a CBAM is not per se incompatible with WTO rules, andcan be designed in a WTO-compatible and non- discriminatory way; highlights the necessity for any CBAM to be designed with the highest environmental integrity in mindobjective of reducing global GHG emissions;
Amendment 319 #
2020/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Underlines the principles of non- discrimination under most-favoured nation (MFN) and the National Treatment provisions in GATT Articles I and III; stresses that treating imports and domestic production in the same way is a, and not discriminating between imports from different third countries are key criteriona for ensuring WTO -compatibility of any measure, and that, therefore, allto ensure WTO-compatibility, the calculation basis for a CBAM must take into consideration existing measures on carbon leakage under Union law, should immediately cease to apply as soon as the CBAM enters into force, aso that this mechanism would apply carbon pricing to imports similar to what is applied to EU installations under the EU ETS;
Amendment 344 #
2020/2043(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to address this concern during the upcoming reform of the EU ETS, ensuring the EU ETS delivers, through ambitious and meaningful carbon pricing, on the necessary GHG emissions reduction in line with the updated 2030 Union climate target and the objective of reaching net zero GHG emissions within the Union by 2050 at the latest, fully respecting the polluter pays principle; sStresses that export rebates risk creating perverse climate effects, incentivising less efficient production methods for European exporting industries; urges the Commission to refrain from including export rebates in its proposal;
Amendment 67 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Stresses the need to reduce uncertainty by providing precise and unambiguous definitions, enabling that regulations maintain a proper balance in the roles and responsibilities of online intermediaries, and protect consumers;
Amendment 74 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 e (new)
Paragraph 4 e (new)
4e. Stresses the importance of online services to provide transparency about their policies and processes for responding to illegal content and the appeals processes made available to users;
Amendment 97 #
2020/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Underlines that in order to engage with AI both critically and effectively, citizens need at least a basic understanding of this technology; calls on Member States to integrate awareness- raising campaigns on AI in their actions on digital literacy;
Amendment 103 #
2020/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Stresses the necessity to curb monopolistic tendencies in sectors where big technology companies, while not producing media, educational or culture content, are likely to dominate at crucial points along value chains, in terms of interface and infrastructure, and access to and control of data; highlights in this respect the need to ensure that technological developments benefit also European small and medium companies which have less leeway to invest in innovation;
Amendment 107 #
2020/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Notes that for AI-powered digital space become an opportunity for all, the Members States should deliver on their national objectives of bringing internet to all citizens and to close the yawning gaps of income inequality;
Amendment 157 #
2020/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Stresses that application of AI in education should have an overarching aim of enriching teaching and learning experience and not reducing or substituting personal interaction with machine-based education; warns against dangers of widening of the rich - poor gap if AI-assisted learning becomes for some not a choice but the only accessible mode of education;
Amendment 212 #
2020/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that algorithms used by media service providers and video sharing platforms should be designed in such a way that they do not privilege specific works by limiting their ‘personalised’ suggestions to the most popular works, for targeted advertising, commercial purposes or to maximise profit, nor they lead to echo chambers isolating the user from a wider selection of content;
Amendment 228 #
2020/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Suggests establishing a clear ethical framework for the use of AI in media to ensure access to culturally and linguistically diverse content at Union level, based on accountable, transparent and inclusive algorithms adjusted by human editorial decisions; stresses, in that regard, that the framework should also address the misuse of AI to disseminate fake news and online misinformation;
Amendment 234 #
2020/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Calls for a close collaboration between Member States in developing training programmes aimed at re- or up- skilling of workers to be better prepared for the social transition implied by the use of AI technologies in audiovisual sector;
Amendment 70 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Emphasises that opportunities provided by digitisation and new technologies, including artificial intelligence, should not lead to negligence in conservation of originals and to the disregard of traditional access to original heritage and traditional forms of promoting culture;
Amendment 72 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Stresses, despite numerous advantages, opportunities and benefits presented by digitisation, new technologies and artificial intelligence, the importance of traditional forms of education and their associated social benefits; encourages Member States to promote, support and preserve traditional forms of education;
Amendment 30 #
2020/2005(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. States that some employers tend to misuse traineeships; calls on the Commission to propose monitoring mechanisms at Union level, especially in the framework of Erasmus+ programmes, and facilitate greater provision of cross- border traineeship opportunities in order to increase the intra- Union mobility of young people;
Amendment 44 #
2020/2005(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines that this framework should be used by all Member States as a guideline in order to increase the quality of traineeships across the Union, taking into account that each Member State legislates separately;
Amendment 58 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy constitutes one of the most important policy objectives for the Union., although the COVID-19 pandemic will have a significant impact on this objective On 12 December 2019, the European Council endorsed the objective of achieving a climate-neutral Union by 2050, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreementwith one Member State indicating that it cannot commit itself to this objective. While fighting climate change and environmental degradation will bring general benefit alls in the long term and provides opportunities and challenges for all in the medium term, not all regions and Member States start their transition from the same point or have the same capacity to respond. Some are more advanced than others, whereas the transition entails a wider social and economic impact for those regions that rely heavily on fossil fuels - especially coal, and lignite, as well as peat and oil shale - or greenhouse gas intensive industries. Such a situation not only creates the risk of a variable speed transition in the Union as regards climate action, but also of growing disparities between regions, detrimental to the objectives of social, economic and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 91 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) This Regulation establishes the Just Transition Fund (‘JTF’) which is one of the pillars of the Just Transition Mechanism implemented under cohesion policy. The aim of the JTF is to support the transition towards a climate- neutral economy and actions to mitigate the adverse effects of the climate transition by supporting the most affected territories and workers concerned. In line with the JTF specific objective, actions supported by the JTF should directly contribute to alleviate the impact of the transition by financing the diversification and modernisation of the local economy and by mitigating the negative repercussions on employment. This is reflected in the JTF specific objective, which is established at the same level and listed together with the policy objectives set out in Article [4] of Regulation EU [new CPR].
Amendment 108 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In view of the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement, the commitment regarding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the increased ambition of the Union as proposed in the European Green Deal, the JTF should provide a key contribution to mainstream climate actions. Resources from the JTF own envelope are additional and come on top of the investments needed to achieve the overall target of 25% of the Union budget expenditure contributing to climate objectives. Resources transferred from the ERDF and ESF+ willmay contribute fully to the achievement of this target, provided that the Member States so decide.
Amendment 115 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) On basis of the European Investment Bank’s guidelines, funding should be permitted for up to 75 % of the assumed costs of a project supported by the JTF.
Amendment 130 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Transitioning to a climate-neutral economy is a challenge for all Member States. It will be particularly demanding for those Member States that rely heavily on fossil fuels, as well as orn greenhouse gas intensive industrial activities which need to be phased out or which need to adapt due to the transition towards climate neutrality and that lack the financial means to do so. The JTF should therefore cover all Member States, but ttarget mainly those Member States where the magnitude of the challenges is greatest, mainly due to their dependence on generating energy from coal and lignite. The distribution of its financial means should reflect the magnitude of the challenges and the capacity of Member States to finance the necessary investments to cope with the transition towards climate neutrality.
Amendment 166 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) This Regulation identifies types of investments for which expenditure may be supported by the JTF. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union. The list of investments should include those that support local economies and are sustainable in the long- term, taking into account all the objectives of the Green Deal. The projects financed should contribute to a transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy. For decliningemission-intensive sectors, such as energy production based on coal, and lignite, as well as peat and oil shale or extraction activities for these solid fossil fuels, support should be linked to the phasing out of the activity and the corresponding reduction in the employment level. As regards transforming sectors with high greenhouse gas emission levelproductive sectors, support should promote new activities through the deployment of new technologies, new processes or products, leading to significant emission reduction, in line with the EU 2030 climate objectives and EUthe EU’s pursuit of climate neutrality, by 205013while maintaining and enhancing employment and avoiding environmental degradation. Particular attention should also be given to activities enhancing innovation and research in advanced and sustainable technologies that are also marketable, as well as in the fields of digitalisation and connectivity, provided that such measures help mitigate the negative side effects of a transition towards, and contribute to, a climate- neutral and circular economy. _________________ 13 As set out in “A Clean Planet for all European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy”, Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank - COM(2018) 773 final.
Amendment 192 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition, the JTF should provide support to productive investment in SMEs. Productive investment should be understood as investment in fixed capital or immaterial assets of enterprises in view of producing goods and services thereby contributing to gross-capital formation and employment. For enterprises other than SMEs, productive investments should only be supported ifwhen they are necessary forcontribute to mitigating job losses resulting from the transition, by creating or protecting a significant number of jobs and they do not lead to or result from relocation. Investments in existing industrial facilities, including those covered by the Union Emissions Trading System, should be allowed if they contribute to the transition to a climate-neutral economy by 2050 and go substantially below the relevant benchmarks established for free allocation under Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council14 and if they result in the protection of a significant number of jobs. Any such investment should be justified accordingly in the relevant territorial just transition plan. In order to protect the integrity of the internal market and cohesion policy, support to undertakings should comply with Union State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 TFEU and, in particular, support to productive investments by enterprises other than SMEs should be limited to enterprises located in areas designated as assisted areas for the purposes of points (a) and (c) of Article 107(3) TFEU. _________________ 14Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).
Amendment 201 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to provide flexibility for the programming of the JTF resources under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, it should be possible to prepare a self- standing JTF programme or to programme JTF resources in one or more dedicated priorities within a programme supported by the European Regional Development Fund (‘ERDF’), the European Social Fund Plus (‘ESF+’) or the Cohesion Fund. In accordance with Article 21a of Regulation (EU) [new CPR], JTF resources shcould be reinforced with complementary funding from the ERDF and the ESF+. The respective amounts transferred from the ERDF and the ESF+ should be consistent with the type of operations set out in the territorial just transition plans.
Amendment 213 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The JTF support should be conditional on the effective implementation of a transition process in a specific territory in order to achieve a climate-neutral economy. In that regard, Member States should prepare, in cooperation with the relevant stakeholders and supported by the Commission, territorial just transition plans, detailing the transition process, consistently with the basis of their National Energy and Climate Plans. To this end, the Commission should set up a Just Transition Platform, which would build on the existing platform for coal regions in transition to enable bilateral and multilateral exchanges of experience on lessons learnt and best practices across all affected sectors.
Amendment 225 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
Amendment 255 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes the Just Transition Fund (‘JTF’) to provide support to territories facing serious socio-economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy of the Union by 2050.
Amendment 281 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The resources for the JTF under the Investment for jobs and growth goal available for budgetary commitment for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 7.5X1a billion in 2018 prices, which may be increased, as the case may be, by additional resources allocated in the Union budget, and by other resources in accordance with the applicable basic act. _________________ 1aThe resources of the Fund should be significantly higher than the EUR 7.5 billion foreseen, in order to meet the requirements of a just transition.
Amendment 287 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The resources for the JTF under the Investment for jobs and growth goal available for budgetary commitment for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 7.5X1a billion in 2018 prices, which may be increased, as the case may be, by additional resources allocated in the Union budget, and by other resources in accordance with the applicable basic act. _________________ 1aThe resources of the Fund should be significantly higher than the EUR 7.5 billion foreseen, in order to meet the requirements of a just transition.
Amendment 318 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) productive investments in SMEs, including in SMEs and start-ups, leading to economic diversification and reconversion;
Amendment 337 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) investments in research and innovation activities and fostering the transfer of advanced technologies that are marketable;
Amendment 365 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) investments relating to the production, processing, distribution, storage and combustion of natural gas;
Amendment 374 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d b (new)
(db) investments in energy efficiency and renewables, including investments in district heating;
Amendment 412 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) investments in energy efficiency and renewables, including investments in district heating;
Amendment 419 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g b (new)
(gb) investments that contribute to reducing emissions from transport;
Amendment 441 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 487 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) investment related to the production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of solid fossil fuels;
Amendment 532 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The JTF priority or priorities shall comprise the JTF resources consisting of all or part of the JTF allocation for the Member States and the resources transferred in accordance with Article [21a] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR]. The total of the ERDF and ESF+ resources that can be transferred to the JTF priority shall be at least equal to one and a half times the amount of support from the JTF to that priority but shallshould not exceed three times that amount.
Amendment 536 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Projects funded by the JTF that contribute to its specific objective may receive funding of up to 75% of the assumed costs.
Amendment 559 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) a description of the transition process at national level towards a climate- neutral economy, including a timeline for key transition steps which are consistent withdeveloped on the basis of the latest version of the National Energy and Climate Plan (‘NECP’);
Amendment 580 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point e
Amendment 612 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9
Article 9
Amendment 633 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) greenhouse-gas emissions of industrial facilities in NUTS level 2 regions where the carbon intensity, as defined by the ratio of greenhouse gas emissions of industrial facilities as reported by Member States in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council28 compared to the gross value added of the industry, exceeds by a factor of two the EU-27 average. Where that level is not exceeded in any NUTS level 2 regions in a given Member State, greenhouse-gas emissions of industrial facilities in the NUTS level 2 region with the highest carbon intensity is taken into account (weighting 4925%), _________________ 28Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 January 2006 concerning the establishment of a European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register and amending Council Directives 91/689/EEC and 96/61/EC (OJ L 33, 4.2.2006, p. 1).
Amendment 643 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) employment in the mining of coal and lignite (weighting 2549%),
Amendment 658 #
2020/0006(COD)
Amendment 25 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas the EU’s low productivity and global competitiveness require urgent structural reforms and fiscal discipline aiming at growth, employment and increased convergence within the EU;
Amendment 27 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A b (new)
Recital -A b (new)
-A b. whereas persisting high levels of public debt represent a drag on growth, greater risk of a fiscal crisis, lower national savings and income and lead to large tax hikes;
Amendment 28 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A c (new)
Recital -A c (new)
-A c. whereas debt reduction measures have been slow in a number of Member States;
Amendment 40 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas structural reforms in the Member States are needed in order to create the conditions for sustainable growth;
Amendment 42 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. whereas close to zero interest rates severely distort the intertemporal allocation of capital; whereas a flat yield curve severely damages the traditional borrowing and lending business model of banks and drives them into riskier business activities;
Amendment 44 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
A c. whereas the unemployment rate in the EU is below the pre-crisis level and the unemployment rate in the euro area is still above the pre-crisis level;
Amendment 59 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
Amendment 84 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that, in view of the climate change emergency, the EU’s Annual Growth Survey (AGS) has now been renamed the Annual Sustainable Growth Survey (ASGS), and considers that this implies a change in the positioning of the report and the implementation of ecological indicators; stresses however that this change must comply with the valid fiscal rules;
Amendment 138 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the euro area is going through a prolonged period of subdued growth (1.1 % in the euro area and 1.4% in the EU as a whole in 2019 with significant differences between Member States from 0.1 % to 5.6 %), with growth in the euro area in 2020 and 2021 forecast at 1.2 % and for the EU in 2020 and 2021 forecast at 1.4 %; also notes that the inflation rate is forecast to further slow down, to 1.2 % in 2019 and 2020, in a context of high uncertainty due to geopolitical tensions and Brexit; is concerned at the high level of both public and private debt;
Amendment 152 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Emphasises that reliable investment requires a regulatory environment that allows for a return on investment; considers that predictable rules, a level playing field and reduced compliance costs are crucial factors for attracting investment;
Amendment 189 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. warns that boosting investment should not be seen as an alternative to productivity-enhancing reforms;
Amendment 190 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 205 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Notes with concern that the EU share of global foreign direct investments flows have fallen significantly since the crisis;
Amendment 208 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 214 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Underlines that implementation of the Green deal shall not distort the long- term sustainability of public finances and shall be in full compliance with the Stability and Growth Pact and with short- term macroeconomic stabilisation;
Amendment 222 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. NoteRegrets that the debt levels of all the Member States are above the pre-crisis level and are expected to exceed 60 % GDP in 2021; further notes that in six Member States the ratio will be higher than 90 %; highlights the fact that the fiscal rules have not contributed to bringing down the debt levels of highly indebted countries but have, rather, increased them GDP; underlines that debt levels may be hard to sustain if and when interest rates return to normal levels;
Amendment 225 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Recalls the need to reduce the levels of public debt to help the European economies to be more resilient to shocks, especially in highly indebted countries; warns about higher financing costs in the future once monetary policy accommodation is reduced, especially in the euro area;
Amendment 239 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 258 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that the Commission warranted in-depth reviews for 13 Member States identified as having imbalances; supports the suggestion made in the Alert Mechanism Report (AMR) 2020 that a rebalancing of current account deficits and surpluses in the euro area is needed urgently and would be beneficial for all Member Statesnotes that in such environment the required adjustment for some Member States seeking improvement of intra-EU competitiveness becomes much harder to achieve;
Amendment 308 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. CRecalls forthat qualified majority voting in Council on tax matters would infringe the sovereign Member States competence;
Amendment 318 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for the systematic inclusion of tax matters in the Country Specific Recommendations (CSRs), with the aim of ensuring economic coherence across EU Member States as well as the fairness of EU tax systems; believes that the CSRs could ensure a fair balance between sources of revenue and should also include innovative elements aiming at promoting the Green Deal; further; believes that they should also support Member States in tackling tax avoidance and aggressive tax planning;
Amendment 374 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Underlines the fact that the number of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion stands, on 2017 figures, at 113 million, or 22.5 % of the population and welcomes the decrease to 21.9% in 2018;
Amendment 385 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 389 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Demands the necessary respect for the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality; stresses that in line with the Treaties, Member States must continue to have sufficient flexibility in implementing an appropriate social policy;
Amendment 398 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Recalls that the focus of the European Semester should be on national ownership;
Amendment 404 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Looks forward to the stronger involvement of the EP and the national parliaments and regional in the European Semester process and to the creation of an institutionalised dialogue with the Commission, the social partners, territories and civil society, at both EU and national level and relevant actors, in order to further boost the process’s democratic legitimacy;
Amendment 408 #
2019/2211(INI)
Amendment 414 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27 a. Reminds Member States of the importance of committing to and delivering on the CSRs including recommendations of the European Court of Auditors;
Amendment 20 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas Creative Europe has a role to play in promoting culture and the audiovisual media, which can across Europe; whereas this can, in addition to its main purpose, help raise people’s awareness of environmental issues and arecan also be a unique source of creative solutions;
Amendment 29 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas Parliament has called for an ambitious budget for the three programmes in the next programming period, to help them, in particular, become more inclusive and accessible, and whereas a smaller budget would neither make this possible nor create scope for the introduction of environmental measures without jeopardising other key partobjectives of the programmes;
Amendment 56 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to record systematically the means of transport used so that participants’ individual CO2 emissions can be calculated; takes the view that the Mobility Tool should be used for this purpose and that use of the Tool should be extended to cover all parts of Erasmus+ and the ESC; calls on the Commission to makeanalyse the possibilities and appropriateness of making a similar calculation tool available for journeys undertaken in connection with the Creative Europe programme;
Amendment 68 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the main stakeholders in the programmes to inform participants of examples of good practice which they can employ in their everyday lives, perhaps by means of a digitalossibly by employing digital tools, such as an app;
Amendment 75 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission and on national agencies and offices to take account of the environmental aspects of projects and to evaluate projects accordinglytake them into consideration, when appropriate, during project evaluation;
Amendment 87 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to revise the current financial rules so that the additional costs and journey times associated with the use of more environmentally friendly means of transport, where appropriate, can be offset; insists that the additional costs be reimbursed in fullno discriminative methods should be used to encourage people to use means of transport emitting less CO2, for example for choosing to take a train instead of a plane;
Amendment 131 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Takes the view that the quality label which every project developer has to obtain before participating in ESC activities must also cover, when appropriate, sound environmental practices;
Amendment 142 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to draw up, together with the national offices, a charter setting out the environmental principles which every participant in the programme must observe; stresses that any such principles must be developed with leading input from representatives of the cultural and creative sectors, who are in the best position to advise on feasible “greening” practices and their application;
Amendment 14 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas a competition policy aimed at ensuring a level playing field in all sectors is a cornerstone of the European social market economy, and a key factor in guaranteeing the proper functioning of the internal market;
Amendment 17 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. whereas global cooperation on competition enforcement helps to avoid inconsistencies in remedies and outcomes of enforcement actions and helps businesses to reduce their costs of compliance;
Amendment 18 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
A c. whereas the application of competition rules to mergers must be evaluated from the perspective of the entire internal market;
Amendment 20 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 34 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. CHighlights the importance of global cooperation on competition enforcement; calls on the Commission to develop the influence of competition policy in the world, in particular by stepping up cooperation with the USA and China; supports an active participation of the Commission and the national competition authorities in the International Competition Network;
Amendment 111 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Emphasises that neither an unacceptable trend towards protectionism, nor, on their own, measures to ensure fair competition can guarantee the competitiveness of the EU economy;
Amendment 131 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. CWelcomes the attention being paid to network effects and to data accumulation and analysis in identifying market power on digital markets; takes the view that data play a major role in the digital economy and should therefore be taken into account in assessment under competition rules; calls on the Commission to review merger rules and strengthen antitrust action, taking into account the effects of market and network power associated with both personal and financial data; proposes that every merger in the market for such data should be subject to prior monitoring, regardless of thresholds;
Amendment 141 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls on the Commission to take ambitious steps to eliminate illegitimate obstacles to online competition;
Amendment 142 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Amendment 192 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses that, while intermediation platforms play a major role in access to consumers for online services, some may abuse their privileged position by acting as gatekeepers; calls on the Commission to conclude its preliminary investigation into Spotify’s complaints about Apple’spotentially anticompetitive practices and to launch a formal procedure as soon as possible;
Amendment 238 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Deplores the fact that, despite repeated requests,Notes that the Commission has still not completed theits investigation into Google Shopping which began in 2010 but that Google is still appealing the decision; stresses that, in the absence of targeted and effective behavioural remedies that have been tested in advance with the undertaking which is the victim, a complete structural separation of general and specialised research services may be necessary;
Amendment 279 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission to fully mobilise the state aid modernisation strategy, in particular for the energy transition; notes that the definition of the energy mix of Member States remains a national competence; considers that the high diversification of energy mixes across the EU contributes to the EU's energy security;
Amendment 291 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Callsonsiders that it is a priority to ensure that State aid rules are strictly and impartially adhered to when dealing with future banking crises, so that taxpayers are protected against the burden of bank rescues; calls in this regard on the Commission to examine the discrepancies between the rules on State aid in the area of liquidation aid and the resolution regime under the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive, and following that to revise its 2013 Banking Communication accordingly;
Amendment 299 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Recalls that according to the Deposit Guarantee Schemes Directive, the use of deposit guarantee schemes to prevent the failure of a credit institution should be carried out within a clearly defined framework and should in any event comply with State aid rules;
Amendment 306 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls, without Treaty change, for regular use of the ordinary legislative procedure in competition policy, by analogy with the procedure for the ‘non- life insuranceAntitrust Damages Actions’ and ‘ECN+’ directives;
Amendment 312 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Respects the independence of the European Commission’s Directorate- General for Competition in the execution of competition policy enforcement;
Amendment 319 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses the desire for a greater role for Parliament in determining and developing the general competition policy, along the lines of that played by the US Congress, which even has the power to launch investigations framework;
Amendment 322 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the Commission to systematically involve it inmaintain high transparency standards, including with regard to the work of working parties and expert groups, particularly when devising soft-law instruments;
Amendment 333 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28 a. Considers that resources for the Commission's Directorate General for Competition should be made adequate to its workload and range of tasks by shifting away resources from other Directorates with less European added value;
Amendment 335 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 b (new)
Paragraph 28 b (new)
28 b. Recalls the commitment made by the Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Europe Fit for the Digital Age during her confirmation hearing on 8 October 2019 to keep her digital policy and competition portfolios strictly separate;
Amendment 10 #
2019/2126(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the importance of the activities of the European Investment Bank (EIB) to increase the current levels of investment in the EU, which are below historical averages and insufficient to fulfil the EU’s sustainability, social and innovation ambitions; stresses that in order to achieve these ambitions, more risk- takingincreased activity by the EIB may be necessary in parallel to increasing equity and the development of expertise in innovative funding instruments; calls for adequate capitalisation of the EIB to allow for the use of innovative instruments in the financing of projects with substantial potential sustainability, social and innovation gains;
Amendment 16 #
2019/2126(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. WelcomNotes the commitment by the Commission President-elect to turn sections of the EIB into a climate bank, and the commitments from the EIB President to increase the share of EIB financing for climate action and environmental sustainability to at least 50 % by 2025 and to align all EIB financing activities with the goals of the Paris Agreement by the end of 2020in a timeframe which does not undermine the EIB's other commitments; calls on the Commission to present an ambitious new European Sustainable Investment Plan, includingtaking into account the real needs of each Member State and region and the additional financial commitments, as soon as possible, and to fully support the EIB in broadening its sustainability ambitions; recalls, at the same time, that the EIB was set up to tackle economic and social inequalities in the EU; stresses, in this context, the EIB's crucial role in the smooth functioning of the future Just Transition Fund;
Amendment 30 #
2019/2126(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that in order for the EIB to become the EU’s climate bank, it should stop all financial support toNotes the decision taken by the Board of Directors of the EIB to end financing for most fossil fuel energy projects byfrom the end of 2020,1 and align to gradually its activities, including EIF operations, with the Paris Agreement’s goals; calls on the EIB to make decarbonisation commitments a condition for companies to receive EIB supportncrease the share of its financing dedicated to climate action and environmental sustainability, to reach 50 % of its operations as of 2025; calls on the EIB to apply the EU taxonomy framework, once it has been formally adopted, as a benchmark for its climate and environmental investments; calls on the EIB to develop a credible methodology to measure, disclose and achieve ‘Paris alignment’ of its financing operations;
Amendment 43 #
2019/2126(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the key quantitative target of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) of mobilising EUR 500 billion of additional private and public investment should be replaced by measurable targets on sustainability and social impact in future investment strategies; calls on the EIB to increase the share of EFSI and InvestEU financing to projects that substantially contribute to the EU’s sustainability and social objectives; calls on the Commission to ensure that InvestEU’s sustainability-proofing methodologies are fully consistent with the EU’s sustainability objectives; The methodologie should reflect also differences between InvestEU windows in order to enable implementing partners effective usage of the EU guarantee;
Amendment 46 #
2019/2126(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the key quantitative target of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) of mobilising EUR 500 billion of additional private and public investment should be replaced by measurable targets on sustainability and social impact in future investment strategies; calls on the EIB to increase the share of EFSI and InvestEU financing to projects that substantially contribute to the EU’s sustainability and social objectives; calls on the Commission to ensure that InvestEU’s sustainability-proofing methodologies are fully consistent withtake into account the EU’s sustainability objectives;
Amendment 50 #
2019/2126(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes the EIB's decision to continue to support cohesion and convergence policy objectives, including in the form of structural projects aimed at mitigating the effects of inequality, for example in countries and regions still facing development difficulties, including those resulting from the EU's new climate policy; calls for the EIB's priorities to be broadened to include effective cohesion policy;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2097(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for the Οperational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for the Οperational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 8 #
2019/2097(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Regrets that budget-monitoring efforts during the financial year 2018 resulted in a budget implementation rate of 73,85 %, representing a decrease of 24,82 % compared with 20175,18 %; observes that the low implementation rate is due to outstanding commitments, mainly related to operational expenditure which is subject to adoption of their legal basis; notes furthermore that the payment appropriations execution rate was 90,564,08 %, representing a den increase of 0,982,55 % compared with 2017;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2094(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the Office of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications discharge in respect of the implementation of the Office’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the Office of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications discharge in respect of the implementation of the Office’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2093(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2092(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Securities and Markets Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Securities and Markets Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Authority for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 3 #
2019/2090(DEC)
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Banking Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Banking Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Authority for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 3 #
2019/2088(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) discharge in respect of the implementation of Europol’s budget for the financial year 2018/ Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2087(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director-General of the Euratom Supply Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director-General of the Euratom Supply Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2086(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Chemicals Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Chemicals Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 20 #
2019/2086(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes from the Court’s report that the Agency does not have a sensitive post policy which would identify sensitive functions, and that the absence of such a policy is not in line with the Agency’s internal control standards; calls on the Agency to adopt and implement such a sensitive post policy without delaythat the Agency has adopted and started implementing a policy on sensitive functions, in September 2019, which would identify sensitive functions, keep them up to date and define appropriate measures to mitigate the risk of vested interests;
Amendment 21 #
2019/2086(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes from the Court’s report that the Agency does not have a sensitive post policy which would identify sensitive functions, and that the absence of such a policy is not in line with the Agency’s internal control standards; calls on the Agency to adopt and implement such a sensitive post policy without delaythat the Agency has adopted and started implementing a policy on sensitive fonctions, in September 2019, which would identify sensitive functions, keep them up to date and define appropriate measures to mitigate the risk of vested interests;
Amendment 22 #
2019/2086(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes that in 2018 the Commission’s Internal Audit Service issued an audit report on “Conflict of Interest and Ethics in ECHA” and that, in September 2018, the Agency is preparinged and discussed an action plan to address some potential areas for improvement, and that as of mid-2019 all actions have been implemented;
Amendment 23 #
2019/2086(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes that in 2018 the Commission’s Internal Audit Service issued an audit report on “Conflict of Interest and Ethics in ECHA” and that, in September 2018, the Agency is preparinged and discussed an action plan to address some potential areas for improvement, and that as of mid-2019 all actions have been implemented;
Amendment 24 #
2019/2086(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that, having selected the new building and having signed a lease contract in 2017 due to the expiry of the previous lease contract on 31 December 2019, the Agency ishad planninged to move to new premises in Helsinki in January 2020; notes that that move is due to the partial malfunctioning of its current building, particulremoval to the new premises was completed on 7 Januarly as regards air quality2020;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2084(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European GNSS Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018/ Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European GNSS Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2083(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Agency for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2082(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency's budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2081(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Railways discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018/ Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Railways discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2080(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018/ Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2079(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Centre for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2077(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018/ Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2076(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Maritime Safety Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018/ Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Maritime Safety Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2074(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Administrative Director of the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) discharge in respect of the implementation of Eurojust’s budget for the financial year 2018/ Postpones its decision on granting the Administrative Director of the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) discharge in respect of the implementation of the Eurojust’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2073(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018/ Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Medicines Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 3 #
2019/2071(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2070(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Environment Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Environment Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Agency for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 3 #
2019/2069(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Director of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Director of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Centre for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2067(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) discharge in respect of the implementation of the Foundation’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) discharge in respect of the implementation of the Foundation’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2066(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Executive Director of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2018 / Postpones its decision on granting the Executive Director of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training discharge in respect of the implementation of the Centre’s budget for the financial year 2018;
Amendment 97 #
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 25% 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 e. Expenditures relating to railway infrastructure, alternative fuels, clean urban transport, electricity transmission, electricity storage, smart grids, CO2 transportation and, renewable energy; ii) 40% for inland waterways and multimodal transport, and gas infrastructure - if enabling increased use of renewable hydrogen or bio-methane and gas infrastructure shall be considered as compliant with EU climate objectives. 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 COM(2018) 321, page 13
Amendment 143 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to achieve the objectives laid down in the TEN-T guidelines, it is necessary to support with priority the cross-border links and, the missing links, bottlenecks and urban nodes and to ensure, where applicable, that the supported actions are consistent with the corridor work plans established pursuant to Article 47 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 and to the overall network development regarding performance and interoperability.
Amendment 188 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to improve the completion of transport projects in less developed parts of the network, a Cohesion Fund allocation should be transferred to the Programme to finance transport projects in the Member States eligible for financing from the Cohesion Fund. In an initial phase and within a limit of 70% of the transferred envelope, the selection of projects eligible for financing should respect the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund. The remaining 30% of the transferred envelope should be allocated on a competitive basis to projects located in the Member States eligible for financing from the Cohesion Fund with priority to cross- border links and missing links. The Commission should support Member States eligible for financing from the Cohesion Fund in their efforts to develop an appropriate pipeline of projects, in particular by strengthening the institutional capacity of the public administrations concerned.
Amendment 244 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Innovative infrastructure technologies that enable the transition to a low carbon energy and mobility systems and improve security of supply are essential in view of the Union's decarbonisation agenda. In particular, in its Communication of 23 November 2017 "Communication on strengthening Europe's energy networks"28 , the Commission emphasised that the role of electricity, where renewable energy will constitute half of the electricity generation by 2030, will increasingly be driving the decarbonisation of sectors so far dominated by fossil fuels, such as transport, industry and heating and cooling and that accordingly, the focus under the trans- European energy infrastructure policy is increasingly on electricity interconnections, electricity storages and, smart grids projects and gas infrastructure investments. To support the Union's decarbonisation objectives, due consideration and priority should be given to technologies and projects contributing to the transition to a low carbon economy. The Commission will aim at increasing the number of cross-border smart grid, innovative storage as well as carbon dioxide transportation projects to be supported under the Programme. __________________ 28 COM(2017) 718
Amendment 283 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) The positive results of the first Blending Call for proposals launched under the current programme in 2017, confirmed the relevance and added value of using EU grants for blending with financing from the European Investment Bank or National Promotional Banks or other development and public financial institutions as well as from private-sector finance institutions and private-sector investors, including through public private partnerships. The Programme should therefore continue to provide for dedicated Callsupport actions enabling combination between EU grants and other sources of financing by the dedicated Calls. In the transport sector Blending operations should not exceed 10% of the dedicated envelopes.
Amendment 366 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) ‘cross-border section’ means the section which ensures the continuity of a project of common interest between the nearest urban nodes and on both sides of the border of two Member States or between a Member State and a neighbouring country or actions regarding port nodes of a Member State;
Amendment 473 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) In the energy sector, to contribute to the development of projects of common interest relating to further integration of the internal energy market, interoperability of networks across borders and sectors, facilitating decarbonisation and ensuring security of supply, and to facilitate cross- border cooperation in the area of renewable energy;
Amendment 562 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8
Article 4 – paragraph 8
8. As regards the amounts transferred from the Cohesion Fund, 30% of these amounts shall be made available immediately to all Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with this Regulation, with priority to cross-border and missing links. U until 31 December 2023, the selection of projects eligible for financing shall respect the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund with regard to 70% of the resources transferred. As of 1 January 2024, resources transferred to the Programme which have not been committed to a transport infrastructure project shall be made available to all Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with this Regulation.
Amendment 580 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9
Article 4 – paragraph 9
9. Resources allocated to a Member States under shared management may, at theirits request, be transferred to the Programme, to be used as part of a proposal submitted by the Member State concerned and declared eligible by the Commission under a work programme procedure. The Commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with [point (a) of Article 62(1)] of the Financial Regulation or indirectly in accordance with point (c) of that Article. Where possible those resources shall be used for the benefit of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 632 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. By derogation from paragraph 1, local projects in the field of renewable energy can be eligible if they clearly demonstrate their positive impact on the cross border flows of electricity.
Amendment 676 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) actions implementing the core network in accordance with Chapter III of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013, including actions relating to urban nodes, maritime ports, airports, inland ports and rail-road terminals of the core network as defined at Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013. Actions implementing the core network may include related elements located on the comprehensive network when necessary to optimize the investment and according to modalities specified in the work programmes referred to in Article 19 of this Regulation;
Amendment 757 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ix a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ix a (new)
(ixa) actions supporting alternative fuels in accordance with Article 2 (1) of Directive 2014/94/EU
Amendment 826 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point -a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point -a (new)
(-a) Member States.
Amendment 831 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
5. The work programmeProposals areferred to in Article 19 may provide that only proposals eligible when submitted by one or more Member States or, with the agreement of the Member States concerned, by international organisations, joint undertakings, or public or private undertakings or bodies are eligibleestablished in a Member States.
Amendment 946 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 975 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) expenditure related to the purchase of land shall not be an eligible cost;
Amendment 985 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) eligible costs shall not include value added tax ("VAT").
Amendment 999 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the action has not started within onetwo year following the starting date indicated in the grant agreement;
Amendment 1096 #