Activities of Krišjānis KARIŅŠ related to 2011/2095(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Explanations of vote
Amendments (7)
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that unilateral action is not sufficient for the purposes of reducing emissions and that the extensive involvement of non-EU countries is also necessary; notes that in light of this emission reductions have to be achieved in a way which doesn’t harms competitiveness of the EU
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Hopes that binding objectives, which entail reductions in emissions per unit of GDP, will be established for each sector together with a realistic timetable, in order to inspire confidence among, and to encourage, private investors;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls for the European Commission, in its energy 2050 roadmap to concentrate on the period up to 2030 including by setting milestones for 2030; calls for the European Commission to assess the option of extending renewable energy targets beyond 2020, as this would provide the industry in which the EU has developed a competitive advantage, continued clarity for investment, and foster EU technological leadership and industrial innovation.
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the achievement of these objectives by 2050 could lead to a securen increased security of energy supply and higher rate of employment growth for the EU;
Amendment 64 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that the energy efficiency (EE) target of cutting current energy useimproving energy efficiency by 20% will be difficult to achieve by 2020; calls for more resources, particularly for increasing energy efficiency in buildings, in line with the Energy Efficiency Directive;
Amendment 101 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Invites the Member States to invest more in energy infrastructure, in particular in energy networks and smart meters which are both prerequisites for creating an energy efficient market, and, with regard to inter-regional connections, to launch an investment plan based on the European Energy Infrastructure Package;
Amendment 119 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Invites the Commission to present a legislative proposal on project bonds to finance European infrastructure (energy and transport) projects of strategic interest;