Activities of Judith A. MERKIES related to 2013/2006(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on Reindustrialising Europe to promote competitiveness and sustainability
Amendments (28)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Citation -1 a (new)
Citation -1 a (new)
– having regard to the Seventh Research Framework Programme (FP7) calls for proposals on energy research,
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Citation -1 b (new)
Citation -1 b (new)
– having regard to its written declaration 16/2007 of 22 May 2007 on establishing a green hydrogen economy and a third industrial revolution in Europe through a partnership with committed regions and cities, SMEs and civil society organisations,
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Citation -1 c (new)
Citation -1 c (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 11 September 2012 on the role of women in the green economy,
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the EU has a strategy to promote eco-innovation and technological developments and to enhance the long- term competitiveness of the European automotive industry;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the Commission's calls to develop an ambitious, eco-efficient and sustainable EU industrial strategy;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Calls on the Commission and on the Member States to ensure that European industrial policy supports the growth- promoting sectors where Europe already leads on Research & Development;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Encourages the Commission to propose solutions such as ULCOS to green old technologies;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Encourages the Commission to improve the efficiency of the carbon market;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. Calls on the Commission to take into account the ageing of the population as an opportunity for new industrial markets;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 f (new)
Paragraph 1 f (new)
1f. Calls on the Commission to promote women in the industrial sector;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 g (new)
Paragraph 1 g (new)
1g. Stresses that the EU's future policy must promote investment which is sustainable, respects the environment (particularly in the area of extractive industries) and encourages good quality working conditions in the enterprises targeted by the investment;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that industry is responsible for much of the value creation which occurs in the European economy and that it generates a good deal of employment in manufacturing and the services sector; stresses, in this context, the major importance of industry for our economic model;
Amendment 64 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 77 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 85 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. RStresses that IP incorporates all fields of policy which have an impact on industry; recognises that IP must tackle the grand societal challenges set out in the Europe 2020 strategy and must be effectively integrated into the European Semester process;
Amendment 103 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 107 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Supports the Commission's efforts to increase the investments in human capital and skills that are necessary for industrial competitiveness and change; calls on the Commission and Member States to improve dialogue between the relevant authorities and social partners to improve the connection between education system and job market; calls on the Commission to secure the right to lifelong learning to all citizens who must have the option to retrain during their working life, which is crucial for innovation and competitiveness;
Amendment 108 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Supports the Commission's proposal to make the European industry more sustainable; stresses the importance of increased resource efficiency, re-use and recycling of raw materials in enforcing the global competitive position of the European economy; calls on the Commission to promote innovative business models that extend producer responsibility and incentivise actors to recycle and re-use raw materials;
Amendment 109 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Believes that successful industrial policy needs to integrate EU policies combining all aspects with an impact on industry and to focus on finding solutions for grand societal challenges;
Amendment 110 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 d (new)
Paragraph 7 d (new)
7d. Stresses the importance of an innovative and green industrial policy for the creation of green jobs and for the creation of sustainable growth and employment in Europe;
Amendment 111 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 e (new)
Paragraph 7 e (new)
7e. Calls on the Commission to develop a long-term energy strategy for European industry, facilitating the transition towards renewable energy use; calls on the Commission to take into account the role industry might play in improving the flexibility of the whole energy system, enabling the integration of renewable energy sources;
Amendment 112 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 f (new)
Paragraph 7 f (new)
7f. Calls on the Commission to develop or maintain measures to safeguard CSR along the whole value chain, from the extraction of raw materials via manufacturing and trade to recycling, both within and outside the EU;
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Stresses the importance of tax incentives as an instrument to stimulate consumption of innovative durables;
Amendment 341 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Stresses the importance of financial resources for start-ups and SMEs so that entrepreneurs have the resources to bring innovative ideas to market;
Amendment 386 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44 a (new)
Paragraph 44 a (new)
44a. Stresses the importance of lifelong career advice, with lifelong learning central to it; considers that employers should be assigned responsibility for active in-service training of employees;