Activities of Alessandro PANZA

Riguardo all'accordo commerciale di libero scambio con il Vietnam ho espresso voto contrario in quanto genera concorrenza sleale ai danni delle aziende italiane ed europee. In particolare il settore risicolo italiano risulta minacciato dalla quantità di riso importabile a dazio zero come previsto nell' accordo. Senza dimenticare che il Vietnam è uno Stato politicamente repressivo, il partito comunista ha il monopolio del potere, i media non sono liberi ed indipendenti e le critiche al governo sono punite con la reclusione.

2020/02/12

In seguito alla tragica e insensata guerra di aggressione mossa dalla Russia contro l'Ucraina, anche tutto il comparto del trasporto merci ha subito gravi danni. Le rotte navali principali sul Mar Nero sono chiuse e lo spazio aereo ucraino è interdetto al traffico civile, mentre la rete ferroviaria è adibita al trasporto passeggeri e rifugiati.Essendo il trasporto merci su strada fra UE e Ucraina regolamentato da specifici accordi e meccanismi che impongono contingenti ai trasportatori di entrambe le parti, la relazione Marinescu mira a concedere una liberalizzazione temporanea rispetto alle regole vigenti, al fine di facilitare i trasporti.In considerazione della situazione emergenziale e della temporaneità dell'azione, ho deciso di votare a favore del testo.

2022/11/10

A causa della guerra di aggressione mossa dalla Russia contro l'Ucraina, il trasporto merci dalla Repubblica di Moldova è diventato molto difficile. Questa situazione probabilmente spingerà gli operatori moldavi a dover cercare nuovi partner commerciali fra gli Stati membri dell'UE. Ritengo quindi coerente sostenere col mio voto, la relazione Marinescu che prevede una liberalizzazione temporanea nei trasporti, in deroga agli accordi attualmente in essere.

2022/11/10

Questa relazione mira a modificare gli elenchi degli impegni assunti nel quadro dell'Accordo generale sugli scambi di servizi, concluso nel dicembre 2021, fra 67 Stati dell'OMC, al fine di aumentare la trasparenza, la prevedibilità e l'efficienza delle procedure di autorizzazione per i fornitori di servizi che intendono operare sui mercati esteri, facilitando così gli scambi di servizi. Ritengo che sia nell'interesse dei nostri cittadini avere norme più chiare e trasparenti sugli scambi di servizi, soprattutto quando riguardano ben 67 paesi che rappresentano il 90% degli scambi mondiali di servizi.Per questi motivi ho votato a favore della relazione Lange.

2022/11/10

Il regolamento oggetto di voto, mira a colmare una lacuna normativa esistente, in base alla quale, le sovvenzioni concesse dai governi di Paesi extra-UE, attualmente sono ampiamente incontrollate, a differenza di quelle concesse dagli Stati membri dell'UE che sono soggette a un attento esame. Per questo motivo sostengo col mio voto questo regolamento, che stabilisce un nuovo strumento di difesa commerciale, volto a correggere gli effetti distorsivi che le sovvenzioni estere possono avere sul mercato interno dell'UE, e creando parità di condizioni fra Paesi terzi e Stati membri.

2022/11/10

La direttiva di Rendicontazione di sostenibilità delle imprese, mira a sottoporre l'operato delle imprese, a rigorosi controlli, obbligandole a rendere pubbliche le informazioni su governance e impatti sociali ed etici delle loro azioni, anche potenziali, in particolare su ambiente e diritti umani, in linea con gli standard delineati, in un vero e proprio bilancio di sostenibilità. Ho inteso sostenere col mio voto questo testo, poiché l'accordo raggiunto in Trilogo, è decisamente migliorativo del testo originale e soprattutto tutela le PMI, evitando il più possibile nuovi gravosi oneri, per me da sempre, questione centrale nella mia attività politica.

2022/11/10

La relazione del collega Kelleher analizza la proposta di regolamento sulla resilienza operativa digitale, per il settore finanziario. Pur permanendo passaggi che potevano essere migliorati, ritengo fondamentale che l'Europa si tenga al passo con i tempi e crei requisiti uniformi, per aumentare la sicurezza delle reti e dei sistemi informatici per gli enti finanziari, in modo da assicurare una gestione coordinata e più efficace dei rischi digitali legati a questo settore.Per tutti questi motivi, ho sostenuto col mio voto questo testo.

2022/11/10

Votiamo la modifica alla direttiva sulla resilienza operativa digitale nel settore finanziario. La proposta porterà ad una serie di modifiche a vari atti normativi comunitari (direttiva servizi bancari direttiva 2013/36/UE, direttiva 2014/65/UE sugli strumenti finanziari (MIFID) e la direttiva (direttiva 2007/64/Ce) sui servizi di pagamenti (PSD), al fine di chiarificare l'applicazione, da parte dei soggetti finanziari autorizzati e vigilati, di vari requisiti di resilienza operativa digitale in materia di rischio informatico, necessari per l'esercizio delle loro attività. Ritengo di fondamentale importanza per l'Europa raggiungere una maggiore resilienza delle reti, soprattutto nel settore finanziario nel cui network passano ogni giorno, milioni di informazioni sensibili per cittadini, aziende, enti pubblici e governi.Per questi motivi, ho votato a favore del provvedimento.

2022/11/10

Ho sostenuto col mio voto, la proposta di direttiva, relativa a misure per un livello comune elevato di cibersicurezza nell'Unione. La trasformazione digitale è sotto gli occhi di tutti e il suo ruolo centrale nella trasformazione della società è innegabile. Tutto questo ha contribuito ad ampliare il panorama delle minacce cui bisogna far fronte e a creare nuove sfide che richiedono risposte mirate e pronte. La direttiva stabilisce regole minime per un quadro normativo e istituisce meccanismi di cooperazione tra le autorità competenti di ciascuno Stato membro.

2022/11/10

Con questa relazione stabiliamo modifiche allo Strumento di ripresa e resilienza (ossia il Recovery and Resilience Facility) al fine di inserire un capitolo dedicato alle riforme e agli investimenti, volti a diversificare l'approvvigionamento energetico, a rafforzare l'autonomia strategica dell'Unione, nonché ad aumentare l'efficienza energetica.Tali modifiche si sono rese necessarie in seguito alla crisi energetica causata dall'aggressione militare russa contro l'Ucraina e lo scopo ultimo, è contribuire all'eliminazione graduale della dipendenza dell'Unione dai combustibili fossili, aumentando la resilienza del sistema energetico e diversificando le fonti di approvvigionamento, puntando sulle fonti rinnovabili, sull'efficienza energetica e sulla capacità di immagazzinamento dell'energia. Con questo voto di fatto, stanzieremo 20 miliardi di euro che saranno destinati agli Stati membri, 2,7 dei quali potrebbero essere assegnati all'Italia se ne farà richiesta.In considerazione del delicato momento politico internazionale e della crisi energetica che colpisce tutti i cittadini europei, ho deciso di sostenere col mio voto questo testo.

2022/11/10

Ho supportato col mio voto la relazione Michal Šimečka sulla resilienza delle infrastrutture critiche. Considerato il notevole aumento degli attacchi informatici in tutta Europa in termini sia numerici che di sofisticazione ritengo di fondamentale importanza il rafforzamento delle difese delle infrastrutture che forniscono servizi essenziali per i cittadini e ritengo che questo report vada nella giusta direzione licenziando un nuovo strutturato pacchetto sulla cybersicurezza nettamente migliorativo rispetto al passato.

2022/11/22

Negli ultimi 30 anni il sistema europeo di normazione ha prodotto oltre 3.600 norme armonizzate, che hanno consentito alle imprese di dimostrare la propria conformità al diritto. Le organizzazioni europee di normazione (OEN) sono organizzazioni private che svolgono un ruolo particolare nell'ambito del sistema europeo di normazione. Quando la Commissione presenta una richiesta di normazione, le OEN sono gli unici organismi che possono elaborare norme e prodotti della normazione.Grazie a questo testo ci assicuriamo che le OEN agiscano effettivamente mettendo al primo posto le posizioni dei portatori di interessi europei, tra cui le piccole e medie imprese e le organizzazioni della società civile e si eviterà qualsiasi influenza indebita da parte di soggetti di paesi al di fuori dell'UE sui processi decisionali per la definizione di norme in settori fondamentali, come per esempio cybersicurezza e idrogeno. Ho quindi votato a favore di questa relazione.

2022/11/22

Ho votato a favore di questa relazione che mira a semplificare e chiarire il diritto dell'Unione codificando la stratificazione della normativa comunitaria prodotta negli anni in materia di qualificazione iniziale e formazione periodica dei conducenti di taluni veicoli stradali adibiti al trasporto di merci o passeggeri.

2022/11/22

Lo scorso 14 novembre, il Consiglio e il Parlamento europeo sono giunti ad un accordo in merito al bilancio annuale dell'UE per il 2023.Ritengo che la nuova proposta di bilancio per il 2023 non sia scevra di criticità, sia in riferimento all'incremento degli stanziamenti che per alcune delle priorità politiche che si continuano a finanziare, è tuttavia migliorativa rispetto alle posizioni di partenza.Ci tengo a ricordare che ogni incremento al bilancio UE comporta un aggravio dei contributi nazionali, ovvero dei soldi che i contribuenti italiani dovranno versare nelle tasche di Bruxelles, rimane però il fatto che stiamo affrontando una crisi senza precedenti e le decisioni prese sono legate ad interventi volti a rispondere all'attuale guerra ed a favorire la ripresa economica post pandemica dei nostri territori e per questi motivi ho inteso votare a favore di questo testo.

2022/11/23

Il testo presenta la situazione in Libia, fornendo una serie di raccomandazioni su come migliorare la politica dell'UE sul paese. Ricorda che, oltre al drammatico conflitto civile in corso da anni, sul territorio persiste la presenza di eserciti e forze con atteggiamenti aggressivi o ostili, come Turchia e Russia. Riconosce inoltre alcuni punti importanti della realtà libica, come la sua strategicità e l'importanza della questione energetica.Nonostante molte raccomandazioni condivisibili non ho inteso sostenere il testo con il mio voto in quanto non mette in evidenza la gravità dei flussi migratori irregolari dalle coste libiche verso l'Europa e non sottolinea il rischio che i terroristi islamici si nascondano tra i migranti in partenza. La questione migratoria è di rilevanza strategica per il nostro paese e per la Lega e io continuerò a battermi perchè si trovi una soluzione per questa situazione insostenibile.

2022/11/23

La relazione analizza la situazione nell'area che si estende tra il Mar Mediterraneo e il Golfo persico: area che, per la sua posizione geografica, è strategica per l'Unione europea.Voglio sottolineare il fatto che la stabilità e la sicurezza dell'Europa e della regione del Medio Oriente allargato sono interdipendenti e che la situazione nella regione è attualmente caratterizzata da conflitti in corso che presentano una forte dimensione regionale.Ritengo che il testo sia decisamente articolato e tocchi svariati punti cruciali, ma nel complesso risente di una mancanza di obiettività su determinati attori dell'area, il che lo rende poco equilibrato, se non a tratti incompleto; ho quindi optato per un voto di astensione.

2022/11/23

Il diabete è una delle malattie non trasmissibili più comuni. Nell'UE vi sono oltre 33 milioni di persone affette da diabete e si prevede che il numero di persone diabetiche nell'UE salirà a 38 milioni nel 2030.In occasione della Giornata mondiale del diabete, questa risoluzione vuole analizzare le modalità di prevenzione, gestione e migliore cura di questa malattia. Nel testo si ricordano gli obiettivi globali per affrontare il diabete entro il 2030 e si invitano Commissione e Stati membri a dar prova di impegno politico e a fissare obiettivi ambiziosi per invertire la tendenza all'aumento del numero di cittadini europei affetti da diabete.Ritengo cruciale che gli Stati membri elaborino e attuino strategie nazionali per fronteggiare in maniera sistematica questa malattia e che la Commissione continui a collaborare attivamente sia per fornire sostegno finanziario sia per informare attivamente i cittadini, per questi motivi ho votato a favore della risoluzione.

2022/11/23

Dallo scoppio della guerra di aggressione della Russia contro l'Ucraina ci siamo attivati immediatamente per supportare questo paese.La relazione oggetto di voto mira a modificare l'attuale regolamento finanziario per permettere l'adozione del pacchetto di sostegno finanziario deciso dalla Commissione lo scorso 9 novembre; creare una riserva comune di liquidità consentirà di organizzare i pagamenti secondo un calendario regolare e concordato.Considerata la situazione in essere ho deciso di sostenere col mio voto questo testo.

2022/11/24

Dallo scoppio della guerra della Russia contro l'Ucraina ci siamo immediatamente attivati per dare supporto a questo paese.La relazione oggetto di voto prevede una modifica al regolamento del quadro finanziario pluriennale 2021-2027 al fine di permettere l'attuazione del nuovo pacchetto di sostegno finanziario all'Ucraina per il prossimo anno adottato dalla Commissione lo scorso 9 novembre.In particolare, si vuole estendere la copertura di bilancio, attualmente applicata ai prestiti ai soli Stati membri, anche ai prestiti all'Ucraina disponibili per gli anni 2023 e 2024.Considerata la situazione geopolitica, ho votato a favore di questa relazione.

2022/11/24

Con questo voto intendo sostenere il nuovo "strumento di assistenza macrofinanziaria +” per l'Ucraina nel 2023, voluto al fine di mantenere le funzioni statali essenziali, assicurare la stabilità macroeconomica e riabilitare le infrastrutture che sono state danneggiate durante la guerra di aggressione della Russia contro l'Ucraina.

2022/11/24

Ritengo fondamentale che l'UE stabilisca obiettivi concreti da raggiungere entro fine decennio nei settori delle competenze, dell'infrastruttura digitale sicura e sostenibile, della trasformazione digitale delle imprese e della digitalizzazione dei servizi pubblici.Le istituzioni europee devono dare una visione programmatica ampia entro la quale gli Stati membri possano delineare un programma digitale concreto, per provare a recuperare un divario che sembra incolmabile con i concorrenti globali; questo testo va nella giusta direzione e per questo l'ho sostenuto con il mio voto.

2022/11/24

Negli ultimi anni il mondo è stato scosso dalla crisi finanziaria del 2008, dalla crisi sanitaria legata al COVID-19 e ora dalla guerra in Ucraina. Le risposte ai problemi di sviluppo richiedono quindi ingenti fondi, che la Conferenza delle Nazioni Unite per il commercio e lo sviluppo stima a 4 200 miliardi di EUR, per fronteggiare grandi temi per i paesi in via di sviluppo, come la lotta alla fame e alla povertà, la garanzia del diritto alla salute e all'istruzione.L'UE non è certo in grado di mobilitare da sola risorse così ingenti. Tuttavia, in UE esistono attori, come la Banca europea per gli investimenti, la Banca europea per la ricostruzione e lo sviluppo o le banche per lo sviluppo dei singoli Stati membri, con la capacità di canalizzare fondi, provenienti principalmente da fonti private, verso programmi di investimento a beneficio dei paesi in via di sviluppo.Penso sia fondamentale aiutare questi paesi, ma qui siamo di fronte a una relazione ideologica che dimentica i problemi che paesi come l'Italia sono sempre lasciati soli a gestire, come quello del controllo dei flussi migratori e delle attività criminali a esso collegati; ho quindi deciso di esprimere un voto di astensione su questo testo.

2022/11/24

La relazione della collega Tardino analizza l'accordo tra l'Unione europea e Nuova Zelanda sul tema degli scambi di dati personali tra l'Agenzia Europol e le autorità neozelandesi per meglio contrastare il terrorismo e la criminalità.È necessario sia rafforzare lo scambio di informazioni fra paesi terzi e UE, sia tutelare i nostri cittadini e ritengo che il testo oggetto di voto fissi una base giuridica adeguata per ottenere entrambe gli obiettivi, per questo ho votato a favore della relazione.

2023/01/17

Ho votato a favore alla ratifica del protocollo addizionale alla Convenzione di Budapest del Consiglio d'Europa per poter migliorare la collaborazione e permettere la divulgazione di prove.Sono convinto che sia fondamentale migliorare la cooperazione tra Paesi per poter meglio contrastare la criminalità anche grazie alla condivisione di prove elettroniche.

2023/01/17

La relazione della collega Pereira analizza una direttiva del Consiglio che mira a contrastare l'uso improprio delle entità di comodo a fini esclusivamente fiscali.Ritengo di fondamentale importanza introdurre, all'interno dell'UE, norme comuni per poter identificare tempestivamente le entità di comodo ad alto rischio di abuso fiscale attraverso requisiti oggettivi di sostanza e trovo che la presente normativa consentirà all'Unione un approccio più forte e coerente contro l'elusione e l'evasione fiscale. Per questi motivi ho sostenuto il testo col mio voto.

2023/01/17

Le modifiche al regolamento del Parlamento europeo, relative all'articolo 7 sulla difesa dei privilegi e dell'immunità e all'articolo 9 sulle procedure in materia di immunità, sono state richieste con urgenza dalla Presidente Metsola, e sono volte ad allineare le norme interne al regolamento (UE) 2017/1939 del Consiglio, relativo all'attuazione della cooperazione rafforzata sull'istituzione della Procura europea (EPPO).Considerato che da qualche settimana questa Istituzione sta vivendo il più grande scandalo di sempre, il così detto "Qatargate", ritengo opportuno sostenere le modifiche richieste per permettere il miglior corso delle indagini presenti e future e garantire ancora di più l'integrità del Parlamento europeo e la trasparenza agli occhi di tutti i cittadini che rappresento e rappresentiamo.

2023/01/17

La risoluzione tenta di riassumere iniziative e successi ottenuti in trent'anni di mercato interno.Pur essendoci molti passaggi condivisibili in questo testo, come i riferimenti alle piccole e medie imprese e alla necessità di maggiori tutele nei loro confronti, non solo in periodi di crisi ma anche verso la concorrenza sleale a cui spesso sono sottoposte da parte di imprese dei paesi terzi, ne permangono per me di inaccettabili, come l'auspicio che si concedano ancora più poteri alla Commissione europea, per questo mi sono espresso con un'astensione.

2023/01/18

Ho votato a favore della relazione Lopez sulla protezione dei consumatori nei videogiochi online. Ho trovato il testo abbastanza equilibrato e che affronta puntualmente alcuni aspetti focali legati al tema della protezione dei consumatori nei contesto dei videogiochi online, tra i quali la necessità di standard di accessibilità per gli utenti affetti da disabilità, nonché l'importanza di un'informazione più puntuale per un utilizzo rigoroso dei sistemi di parental control e la necessità di informare il consumatore prima dell'acquisto rispetto alla presenza di sistemi di pagamento all'interno dei giochi stessi.

2023/01/18

La risoluzione in oggetto adegua la denominazione e le competenze della commissione speciale ING2 per includere anche il rafforzamento della trasparenza, dell'integrità e degli obblighi di responsabilità del Parlamento europeo e fa seguito alla già annunciata estensione di 3 mesi (fino a fine luglio 2023) del mandato di ING2.Per quanto io abbia sempre sostenuto la necessità di migliorare la trasparenza e l'integrità del Parlamento e condanni senza mezzi termini la corruzione, mi sono espresso con un'astensione su questo testo, perché considero il mero prolungamento di 3 mesi della ING2 un'operazione di facciata che non porterà a nulla di concreto.D'altro canto insieme al mio Gruppo in Parlamento europeo, abbiamo sempre chiesto la creazione di una commissione ad hoc sul tema Qatargate, al fine di accertare con chiarezza le responsabilità politiche dello scandalo, ma è evidente che alla sinistra qui dentro l'idea non piaceva e preferisce gettare fumo negli occhi dei cittadini piuttosto che prendersi le sue responsabilità.

2023/02/14

Con questo provvedimento si crea in Parlamento europeo una sottocommissione alla quale si delegano le attuali competenze in materia di sanità pubblica della commissione ENVI (commissione per l'ambiente, la sanità pubblica e la sicurezza alimentare).Mi sono espresso con un voto di astensione per quello che ritengo essere il problema politico sottostante a questo voto: ormai si è aperta la strada verso l'"Unione europea della salute", ossia l'accentramento a Bruxelles pure delle competenze in materia di sanità pubblica, che mi lascia molto perplesso.

2023/02/14

Il regolamento concerne le norme che consentono l'esercizio dei diritti dell'Unione nell'implementazione ed applicazione dell'Accordo di recesso, concluso il 30 gennaio 2020, e dell'Accordo sul commercio e sulla cooperazione con il Regno Unito, concluso il 29 aprile 2021.Il regolamento ha l'obiettivo di consentire all'Unione di adottare le misure unilaterali presenti in questi accordi per poter reagire in maniera rapida ed efficace a possibili violazioni degli accordi da parte del Regno Unito, nel caso in cui il Regno Unito non permetta di ricorrere al meccanismo di risoluzione delle controversie.La natura di questo regolamento è prevalentemente tecnica ed è mirata a tutelare il mercato unico europeo; inoltre, è stato nettamente migliorato rispetto alla proposta iniziale della Commissione, per questi motivi ho inteso supportarlo col mio voto.

2023/02/14

Obiettivo del programma è la creazione di un sistema satellitare spaziale che fornisca una connettività sicura per le comunicazioni governative, in particolare per la difesa, la protezione delle infrastrutture critiche, la sorveglianza e la gestione delle crisi.Il programma sarà finanziato prevalentemente da Bruxelles, con contributi dell'Agenzia spaziale europea e investimenti privati, e il 30% della sua infrastruttura sarà costruito da startup europee. Ho inteso sostenere col mio voto questa relazione perché credo che il programma aiuterà gli Stati membri e l'Unione a colmare il gap coi player globali più forti nel settore spaziale, allo stesso tempo l'indotto di molte industrie che lavorano in quest'ambito presenti in territorio italiano.

2023/02/14

Ho sostenuto col mio voto la risoluzione che analizza l'accordo Volontario di Partenariato fra UE e Guyana. Nel testo prevalgano gli elementi positivi che mi hanno spinto a votare in suo favore, come il fatto che l'accordo intercorso servirà a contrastare il commercio di legname illegale e la conseguente pratica del disboscamento illegale, e consentirà di promuovere la gestione sostenibile delle foreste e proteggere la biodiversità.

2023/02/14

La relazione Boeselager analizza l'aggiornamento della direttiva 93/109/CE che stabilisce le modalità di esercizio dei diritti elettorali dei cittadini "mobili" alle elezioni del Parlamento europeo nello Stato membro di residenza.Pur rilevando la presenza di passaggi che hanno visto il mio sostegno, come quelli che mirano a migliorare e a garantire l'esercizio del diritto di voto ai cittadini UE nello Stato membro di residenza, con speciale attenzione riservata a quelli con disabilità, permangono nel testo contenuti che contro i quali mi sono sempre opposto e che non ho mai condiviso.Mi riferisco, in particolare, alle liste transnazionale, alla creazione di un collegio elettorale europeo e soprattutto alla compressione della sovranità degli Stati membri, limitando la loro autonomia al ricorso a deroghe giustificate al fine di condizionare il diritto di voto e a candidarsi per i residenti non cittadini.L'Europa continua a erodere la sovranità dei Paesi membri su prerogative che dovrebbero rimanere a loro esclusivo appannaggio, per questi motivi mi sono espresso contro questa relazione.

2023/02/14

Il testo oggetto di voto è un parere, non vincolante, del Parlamento europeo rispetto ad una proposta di direttiva che stabilisce le modalità di esercizio del diritto di voto e di eleggibilità alle elezioni comunali per i cittadini dell'Unione che risiedono in uno Stato membro di cui non hanno la cittadinanza.La proposta mira a semplificare e aggiornare le norme esistenti poiché molti cittadini europei incontrano ancora difficoltà nell'esercizio dei loro diritti elettorali alle elezioni comunali. Credo che la maggior parte delle disposizioni qui previste siano di buon senso per aggiornare una normativa ormai desueta, tuttavia le sinistre hanno inserito diverse proposte di stampo meramente ideologico che mirano a togliere agli Stati membri la possibilità di riservare ai propri cittadini determinate posizioni negli enti locali o nei partiti politici.Ritengo che ogni cittadino ha il diritto di partecipare alla vita democratica dell'UE e le decisioni politiche devono essere prese nel modo più trasparente e più vicino possibile al cittadino. Tuttavia, diverse delle soluzioni proposte dai gruppi di maggioranza sconfinano nelle legittime prerogative degli Stati nazionali per fini ideologici. Per questi motivi ho deciso di esprimermi con un voto di astensione.

2023/02/14

Scopo di questo accordo è consentire all'agenzia Frontex di dispiegare le proprie squadre per assistere le autorità macedoni conformemente a quanto previsto dal proprio regolamento istitutivo, aggiornato nel 2019.Ritengo che questa azione di supporto alle autorità macedoni sia particolarmente urgente considerato che la Macedonia si trova proprio sulla rotta balcanica utilizzata dai migranti irregolari per introdursi nei confini comunitari, per questo motivo ho supportato col mio voto questo testo.

2023/02/15

Questa raccomandazione del Parlamento europeo dà seguito, alla proposta del Consiglio UE per l'accesso di Bulgaria, Croazia e Romania al sistema satellitare di navigazione civile (GNSS).Ritengo che l'estensione del perimetro del GNSS a paesi UE pienamente integrati sia doverosa e amplierà gli spazi di collaborazione portando vantaggi a tutta l'Unione, per questo ho votato a favore di questo provvedimento.

2023/02/15

Obiettivo di questo testo è migliorare la competitività dell'industria europea dei Chip e della sua quota di mercato su scala globale, questo è di cruciale importanza per il futuro industriale europeo in questo ambito, anche per affrancarci dalla dipendenza cinese e di altri paesi terzi.Ecco, che questa relazione rappresenta un passo avanti per l'attuazione dell'iniziativa "Semiconduttori per l'Europa”; con questo testo si propone di modificare il regolamento (UE) 2021/2085 che istituisce le imprese comuni di "Horizon Europe", affidando questi nuovi compiti all'"impresa comune per i semiconduttori".

2023/02/15

Il Mediatore europeo è una delle istituzioni che sia io, sia la Lega abbiamo sempre sostenuto, sia per le funzioni e i compiti da esso svolti, sia poiché a disposizione anche dei cittadini.Le aree di competenza e di azione del Mediatore riguardano la trasparenza in seno alle istituzioni UE, incluso l'accesso del pubblico ai documenti e alle informazioni, nonché delle attività delle lobby; l'etica, ossia garantire che siano mantenuti standard etici di massimo livello da parte dei funzionari dell'UE in carica, nonché in riferimento a posti di lavoro successivi e al fenomeno delle "porte girevoli" (conflitti d’interesse, ruolo di consulenti ed esperti, protezione delle persone che intendano segnalare irregolarità); gestione dei fondi pubblici dell'UE; tutela dei diritti fondamentali; buon andamento delle procedure amministrative e prassi; questioni relative al personale dell'UE.Ritengo che la relazione oggetto di voto non solo non rechi particolari criticità, ma proponga nuove regole che miglioreranno il funzionamento di questa istituzione, per questi motivi ho votato in suo favore.

2023/02/15

La risoluzione oggetto di voto analizza e propone soluzioni per una strategia dell'UE per stimolare la competitività industriale, gli scambi e posti di lavoro di qualità.Ritengo che i nodi fondamentali per un reale rilancio europeo in questi ambiti siano ammettere il fallimento delle attuali politiche green, ridurre la burocrazia per le piccole e medie imprese; adottare misure per incentivare gli Stati membri a trasferire le attività manifatturiere nell'UE; impedire le acquisizioni ostili da parte di società di Paesi terzi che potrebbero minacciare il nostro mercato del lavoro.Inutile dire che tutte queste proposte le abbiamo fatte in una risoluzione del nostro gruppo che non è stata inclusa nel testo comune andato al voto grazie al noto "cordone sanitario" delle sinistre europee. Il testo che è stato presentato, pur contenendo taluni passaggi condivisibili che apprezzo, rimane bastato su un impianto generale che reputo critico, in quanto non sufficientemente orientato allo sviluppo della competitività e con freni ancora rappresentati dalla solita sottolineatura dell'importanza di raggiungere in breve tempo obiettivi ambientali stringenti, per questo ho deciso di esprimermi con un voto di astensione.

2023/02/16

Ho inteso supportare col mio voto questa risoluzione che mira a reiterare la ferma condanna di quanto venuto alla luce negli ultimi mesi con l'inchiesta della procura belga, nonché riaffermare l'impegno a rafforzare e migliorare l'integrità, la trasparenza e la responsabilità delle istituzioni europee, come risposta allo scandalo "Qatargate".Nonostante alcuni passaggi abbiano destato la mia perplessità, come per esempio il riferimento ai poteri che verrebbero attribuiti all'Organismo etico indipendente o l'inserimento dei funzionari tra le persone politicamente esposte ai sensi della direttiva antiriciclaggio secondo la normativa antiriciclaggio, ritengo il complesso del testo sostenibile in quanto struttura una serie di azioni da intraprendere a seguito del "Qatargate", rispetto al quale vi è un interesse assoluto, urgente e trasversale a chiarire la grave vicenda in ogni suo aspetto.

2023/02/16

Ho votato a favore della mobilitazione del FEG Fondo europeo di adeguamento alla globalizzazione, per sostenere il reinserimento sul mercato del lavoro di 559 lavoratori belgi in esubero in seguito ad una ristrutturazione aziendale di TNT.Ritengo il FEG uno strumento importante ma credo che non sia sufficiente per risolvere i problemi occupazionali in Europa e che affinché l'occupazione torni a livelli accettabili in Europa, sia necessario che l'UE restituisca ai paesi membri il potere di stabilire le proprie politiche lavorative.

2023/03/14

Ho sostenuto con il mio voto l'obiezione all'autorizzazione all'immissione in commercio di prodotti contenenti, costituiti od ottenuti a partire da colza geneticamente modificata MON 94100 (MON-941ØØ-2).

2023/03/14

La proposta della Commissione fa parte del suo programma REFIT e mira a garantire l'allineamento e la coerenza con gli attuali standard di stabilità concordati a livello di Organizzazione marittima internazionale.Il provvedimento è estremamente tecnico ma in considerazione del fatto che la sicurezza dei passeggeri è fondamentale e che per come strutturato ridurrà anche la complessità e gli oneri tecnici-amministrativi per gli armatori, derivanti dai diversi regimi a livello dell'UE e internazionale, ho inteso sostenere col mio voto questo testo.

2023/03/14

Ho votato contro questa folle direttiva che impone requisiti minimi per le classi energetiche degli edifici negli Stati membri. La Commissione vuole che gli edifici privati raggiungano la classe E entro il 2027 e la D entro il 2030. Questa direttiva rappresenterà un duro colpo per quello che è l'asset strategico del nostro Paese, la casa di proprietà, spesso la "prima casa", quel bene nel quale le nostre famiglie investono i propri risparmi, il lascito che i genitori fanno ai figli, l"investimento che delle giovani coppie per assicurarsi un futuro dignitoso.L'associazione nazionale dei costruttori e altre associazioni di categoria hanno stimato che l'impatto economico potrebbe arrivare a 55.000euro per famiglia. Si parla di fondi e sovvenzioni che non si sa da dove possano venire e che molto probabilmente si trasformeranno in nuove tasse, insomma una direttiva sbagliata contro la quale mi sono opposto e contro la quale il governo italiano, giustamente, in sede del Consiglio si metterà di traverso perché non possiamo permetterci che dall'Europa arrivi l'ennesimo attacco al patrimonio economico italiano, alla ricchezza e al benessere delle nostre famiglie.

2023/03/14

La proposta del "Data Act" è la seconda principale iniziativa regolamentare europea che si inserisce all'interno della Strategia Europea dei Dati. Infatti, va a completare il "Data Governance Act" (DGA), approvato in via definitiva dal Consiglio della UE il 16 maggio 2022.Ritengo che il "Data Act" sia strutturato positivamente e potrà rimuovere alcuni ostacoli allo sviluppo dell'economia europea dei dati in modo intersettoriale, incoraggiando ed agevolando un flusso di dati non-personali tra imprese, consumatori e anche con le amministrazioni pubbliche.Penso anche che molti aspetti del testo siano migliorati, come la tutela del consumatore e delle piccole e micro imprese, ma permangono alcune criticità, per esempio il trasferimento dei dati a terze parti (anche extra-Unione) che mi hanno spinto ad un voto di astensione.

2023/03/14

Ritengo fondamentale il ruolo del Mediatore europeo, sia nel garantire il pieno rispetto dei diritti dei cittadini, sia nell'assicurare che il diritto a una buona amministrazione rispecchi le più elevate norme che le istituzioni.Il Mediatore svolge un fondamentale ruolo a mantenere alta la trasparenza delle Istituzioni europee e dei loro organi. Ho trovato anche molto interessanti i passaggi della relazione dove si chiede maggior rigore e controllo sui casi delle così dette "sliding doors". Per tutti questi motivi mi sono espresso a favore di questa relazione.

2023/03/14

Obiettivo di questa relazione è quello di aggiornare gli aspetti organizzativi e procedurali dello scambio di informazioni tra forze dell'ordine dell'UE. Lo spazio Schengen rappresenta l'area di libera circolazione più grande al mondo.Tuttavia, se da una parte la libera circolazione ha portato notevoli benefici economici e sociali, essa ha generato un incremento delle minacce di natura criminale e delle sfide per la sicurezza pubblica. La ratio legis della proposta risiede pertanto proprio nella necessità di far fronte a tali sfide, accordando alle forze dell'ordine degli Stati la possibilità di scambiarsi informazioni attraverso procedure e tempistiche chiare.Ritengo che sia fondamentale per la sicurezza di tutti i nostri cittadini rafforzare gli strumenti a disposizione delle nostre autorità e per questo ho sostenuto col mio voto questo testo.

2023/03/15

Il testo rappresenta la consueta relazione annuale sul Semestre europeo, quest'anno la relazione si presenta con un testo leggermente migliore rispetto agli anni passati nonostante gli spunti positivi del testo quali la maggiore flessibilità nelle traiettorie di rientro dei debiti, le esenzioni per determinate tipologie di spese e il richiamo a sei Stati membri che non rispettano le raccomandazioni specifiche per paese in materia di pianificazione fiscale aggressiva, permangono criticità, tipiche dell'istituto del semestre europeo, che mi hanno spinto ad un voto di astensione.

2023/03/15

Ho votato a favore dell'accordo provvisorio sull'etichettatura degli alimenti biologici per animali da compagnia, le cui norme si allineeranno a quelle degli alimenti biologici destinati al consumo umano.Per ottenere il logo di produzione biologica dell'UE il 95 % degli ingredienti agricoli contenuti negli alimenti per animali domestici deve essere biologico. Ritengo che questo garantirà più trasparenza per i consumatori, che potranno meglio orientarsi sul mercato e identificare i prodotti con ingredienti biologici per i loro animali domestici.

2023/09/12

In seguito all'adozione della nuova normativa UE sulle indicazioni geografiche, intendo sostenere con il mio voto il progetto di decisione del Consiglio. Esso, infatti, si propone di modificare la decisione (UE) 2019/1754, assegnando il ruolo e i poteri oggi in capo alla Commissione all'Ufficio dell'Unione europea per la proprietà intellettuale (EUIPO), in particolare per quello che riguarda le indicazioni geografiche dei prodotti artigianali e industriali.

2023/09/12

La tutela della salute dei nostri cittadini e delle nostre famiglie passa attraverso una seria legislazione preventiva che miri a normare seriamente l'uso di sostanze inquinanti. La relazione al voto oggi punta a questo: aggiornare i vigenti elenchi degli inquinanti, con nuove definizioni delle sostanze pericolose e degli standard di qualità ambientale, armonizzando il quadro legislativo esistente.Pur condividendo l'intento generale, mi sono trovato a esprimere un voto di astensione per le modalità che si sono scelte per procedere a questi aggiornamenti, con taluni standard di fatto attualmente irraggiungibili e con tempistiche troppo strette: come spesso accade in Europa, gli intenti sono condivisibili ma manca il buon senso.

2023/09/12

Dal 2008 la crescente digitalizzazione dell'economia europea ha portato a cambiamenti importanti nel mercato dei crediti al consumo, quali l'introduzione di nuovi prodotti e l'emergere di nuovi attori che propongono crediti attraverso procedure più rapide e semplificate, nonché cambiamenti nelle preferenze dei consumatori, che acquistano sempre più frequentemente online.La nuova direttiva intende promuovere pratiche responsabili e trasparenti da parte di tutti gli attori del credito al consumo.Benché non sia pienamente soddisfatto del pacchetto di norme, riconosco al suo interno contenuti utili per la protezione dei consumatori che fanno richiesta di credito. Ho dunque deciso di votare a favore del testo.

2023/09/12

Il Consiglio e il Parlamento europeo hanno finalmente raggiunto un accordo sulla regolamentazione UE sulla protezione delle indicazioni geografiche per i prodotti artigianali e industriali.Tale normativa, purtroppo, ha trascurato l'aspetto del legame con il territorio per cui noi della Lega ci siamo fortemente battuti al fine di proteggere la qualità e arginare la delocalizzazione delle produzioni in altri paesi.Malgrado ciò, i contenuti del provvedimento offrono un importante sostegno ai nostri produttori e alle numerose eccellenze del Made in Italy della tradizione artigiana per tutelare l'autenticità e contrastare pratiche scorrette, come la contraffazione. Per questi motivi ho deciso di votare a favore.

2023/09/12

La relazione oggetto di voto analizza il sistema delle scuole europee e mostra la volontà del Parlamento e della Commissione di creare più scuole europee.Inizialmente istituite per permettere ai figli dei funzionari delle istituzioni europee residenti all'estero di proseguire gli studi, le scuole europee oggi sono aperte a tutti.Questa relazione testimonia l'ambizione dell'Unione europea di diventare una potenza sovranazionale sotto tutti gli aspetti, compresa l'istruzione. A mio avviso, il potere educativo deve rimanere un fattore decisionale nazionale. Per questo motivo non sosterrò il testo con il mio voto.

2023/09/12

Ho sostenuto con il mio voto l'obiezione all'autorizzazione all'immissione in commercio di prodotti contenenti, costituiti od ottenuti a partire di mais geneticamente modificato MON 87419.

2023/09/12

Ho sostenuto con il mio voto l'obiezione all'autorizzazione all'immissione in commercio di prodotti contenenti, costituiti od ottenuti a partire di mais geneticamente modificato GA21 x T25.

2023/09/12

Ritengo doveroso sostenere con il mio voto la proroga dell'accordo di cooperazione scientifica e tecnologica tra Unione europea e Stati Uniti d'America.Dal 1998 la Comunità europea e il governo degli USA sono partner strategici nel settore della ricerca. La loro collaborazione, infatti, apporta vantaggi reciproci nel campo della scienza e della tecnologia. Tale accordo è stato rinnovato già quattro volte, a testimonianza delle intense relazioni intrattenute tra le due parti.

2023/09/13

Gli orientamenti in materia di occupazione costituiscono la base di raccomandazioni specifiche per paese nei rispettivi settori. Poiché tali orientamenti mirano ad allineare le politiche occupazionali e sociali degli Stati membri agli obiettivi e alle norme decise dalla Commissione, ad esempio il Green Deal o il reddito minimo, e non si segnalano sostanziali modifiche rispetto a quelli del 2022, ho deciso di esprimermi con un voto di astensione.

2023/09/13

La Commissione ha proposto alcune modifiche alla direttiva che si propone di migliorare il quadro normativo in materia di contrasto ai fenomeni di evasione, elusione e frode fiscale, specie riguardo alle attività transfrontaliere, su cui spesso ci troviamo svantaggiati rispetto ai paesi confinanti.Tuttavia, ritengo che il provvedimento non consideri l'aumento di oneri e obblighi amministrativi per la nostra amministrazione pubblica. Pertanto, le criticità legate alle modifiche proposte mi hanno spinto a un voto di astensione.

2023/09/13

La Commissione ha deciso di presentare un pacchetto di strumenti per le emergenze nel mercato unico (SMEI). Facendo tesoro degli insegnamenti tratti dalle recenti emergenze (COVID-19 e guerra in Ucraina), la misura mira ad anticipare gli impatti delle crisi, nonché a prepararsi e a rispondere a tali impatti.Tra gli obiettivi troviamo la salvaguardia della libera circolazione di beni, servizi e persone, oltre alla garanzia della rapidità e disponibilità di beni e servizi per far fronte a carenze in caso di crisi.Ritengo apprezzabili le diverse modifiche apportare alla proposta iniziale, tuttavia, permangono alcune criticità che mi hanno spinto a un voto di astensione.

2023/09/13

Negli ultimi anni alcuni Stati membri hanno assistito a cambiamenti demografici ragguardevoli. Ciò ha spinto il Consiglio europeo ad approvare l'aggiunta di nuovi seggi nel Parlamento.Poiché la distribuzione dei seggi appare tutto sommato equilibrata e nessun paese risulta essere penalizzato, ho deciso di sostenere con il mio voto questo progetto.

2023/09/13

Condivido l'importanza di preservare la salute pubblica e la conseguente necessità di ridurre l'inquinamento dell'aria, ma senza danneggiare la produttività e il benessere di intere regioni.La posizione del Parlamento elaborata dal relatore socialista catalano Javi López non tiene conto delle gravi implicazioni economiche e sociali che tale proposta comporterebbe su vasti territori dell'Italia. Piemonte e Lombardia, ad esempio, vivono in una realtà le cui peculiari condizioni morfo-climatiche ostacolano il raggiungimento degli attuali obiettivi.Se una persona non cambia l'auto e non efficienta la propria casa, lo fa perché non può, perché non ha i soldi. Si tratta, dunque, dell'ennesimo approccio ideologico, sbagliato nei tempi e nei modi.Per le ragioni sopra elencate, ho deciso di esprimermi contro questo testo.

2023/09/13

Ho deciso di supportare con il mio voto la proposta della Commissione di impiegare combustibili sostenibili nel trasporto aereo.In particolare, è apprezzabile la definizione più ampia di SAF, che comprende non solo i carburanti sintetici, ma anche alcuni biocarburanti prodotti da residui agricoli o forestali, alghe, rifiuti organici, olio da cucina usato o alcuni grassi animali e carburanti per aerei riciclati prodotti da gas di scarico e rifiuti plastica.Inoltre, dal 2025 sarà presente un'etichetta UE per le prestazioni ambientali dei voli.

2023/09/13

Ho supportato con il mio voto l'accordo provvisorio che regola l'esposizione dei lavoratori all'amianto, che è ancora presente in molti dei nostri edifici e rappresenta la principale causa di tumori legati al lavoro (78 %).Le nuove regole ridurranno l'esposizione professionale da 0,1 a 0,01 fibre di amianto per cm3, attraverso l'impiego di moderni dispositivi per la protezione individuale.La tutela dei lavoratori rimane una priorità, già troppe vite sono state perse a causa dell'abuso dell'amianto.

2023/10/03

L'accordo oggetto di voto mira a proteggere gli interessi dell'Unione e dei suoi Stati membri dalla coercizione economica da parte di paesi terzi.Ritengo di fondamentale importanza scoraggiare i paesi non appartenenti all'Unione dal tentare di esercitare azioni di coercizione e anche adottare tutte le misure per porre fine a tale coercizione. Per questi motivi ho votato a favore di questo testo.

2023/10/03

Ho appoggiato con il mio voto questa proposta che mira a garantire standard di sicurezza adeguati nella gestione della futura mobilità di veicoli altamente automatizzati connessi con altri veicoli e non solo.

2023/10/03

Il quadro finanziario pluriennale 2021-2027 riveste un ruolo cruciale per lo sviluppo dell'Unione europea.Per quanto l'UE si trovi costretta a fronteggiare decisioni difficili in una congiuntura storica che ha visto susseguirsi continue crisi, a partire dalla pandemia di COVID-19, ci tengo a sottolineare che l'Italia rimane un paese contributore netto che versa più di quanto riceve indietro dall'UE. Non ritengo opportuno da parte dell'UE chiedere nuovi aumenti del bilancio che si tradurranno inevitabilmente in nuove tasse che graveranno sulle tasche dei cittadini: in un momento di crisi come quello che stiamo vivendo non è pensabile chiedere loro ulteriori risorse economiche.Pertanto, ho deciso di esprimermi con un voto di astensione.

2023/10/03

Ho sostenuto con il mio voto l'obiezione alla decisione della Commissione di autorizzare l'immissione di OGM nel mercato dell'UE.

2023/10/03

Ho sostenuto con il mio voto l'obiezione alla decisione della Commissione di autorizzare l'immissione di OGM nel mercato dell'UE.

2023/10/03

Sebbene in alcuni passaggi della relazione venga integrata la prospettiva di genere, il testo si propone di adottare nuove misure per rendere i trasporti pubblici più accessibili alle donne e alle persone a mobilità ridotta, aumentare l'occupazione femminile nel settore dei trasporti e rafforzare la sicurezza.Per le ragioni sopra elencate, ho votato a favore di questo testo.

2023/10/03

Ritengo necessaria una revisione del regolamento (CE) n. 1272/2008 sulla classificazione, l'etichettatura e l'imballaggio delle sostanze e delle miscele ("regolamento CLP") al fine di identificare e classificare meglio le sostanze chimiche pericolose e migliorare la comunicazione sui pericoli chimici per gli utilizzatori.Tuttavia, non condivido le modalità messe in campo dall'UE: ancora una volta ci troviamo di fronte a tempistiche troppo strette, a regole di classificazione delle sostanze contenenti più di un costituente e a stringenti regole sull'etichettatura che rappresentano un'enorme criticità per le nostre industrie del settore chimico.Come sempre più spesso accade, manca il buonsenso e prevale l'ideologia senza un reale contatto con la realtà, ho pertanto ho deciso di esprimermi con un voto negativo su questo testo.

2023/10/04

Ho votato a favore della mobilitazione del Fondo di solidarietà dell'Unione europea (FSUE) per un importo di 454 milioni di euro per fornire assistenza a Italia (20 milioni di euro) e Romania (33 milioni di euro) nel far fronte alle calamità naturali che hanno colpito i due paesi nel 2022 e anche per supportare la Turchia (400 milioni di euro), colpita dai devastanti terremoti del 6 e del 20 febbraio, nei quali oltre 50 000 persone hanno perso la vita.Considerati i tragici fatti e considerato che ritengo che l'FSUE sia uno dei pochi strumenti che funzionano nell'UE, ho sostenuto con il mio voto il provvedimento.

2023/10/04

Ho deciso di non appoggiare la posizione del Parlamento rispetto alla discriminazione che i bambini rom subiscono nel sistema educativo di alcuni Stati membri.Condivido la necessità di offrire loro un'istruzione obbligatoria di alta qualità, accessibile e gratuita, tuttavia, il testo non tiene conto di alcuni aspetti, tra cui la scarsa volontà da parte della stessa comunità rom di integrarsi, la degradazione del territorio causata dai loro insediamenti e i conseguenti disagi arrecati alle abitazioni vicine.Pertanto, non ritengo opportuno stanziare ulteriori risorse finanziarie rispetto a quelle già ingenti messe a disposizione.

2023/10/04

Come Lega abbiamo sempre avuto a cuore il tema della disabilità, e lo dimostra il grande impegno a livello sia regionale sia nazionale. Credo sia fondamentare semplificare il processo di riconoscimento dell'autismo, al fine di facilitare l'accesso ai diritti ai servizi della vita quotidiana. Pertanto ho votato a favore del testo.

2023/10/04

In un settore sempre più spesso in mano alle compagnie aeree che talvolta spadroneggiano con regolamenti interni poco chiari e anche vessatori nei confronti dei passeggeri in tema di bagagli a mano, credo sia venuto il momento di mettere un po' di ordine e di garantire uniformità e trasparenza normativa.Nell'ottica di una maggiore tutela dei consumatori, ho ritenuto doveroso supportare questa risoluzione, che chiede più garanzie e standard nel settore.

2023/10/04

La Svizzera è un partner strategico per l'UE e soprattutto per le regioni confinanti, le quali hanno rapporti storici, culturali, economici e linguistici con questo paese.Sebbene il testo sembri trascurare il suo stato di neutralità e di non Stato membro dell'UE, esso riconosce l'importanza della cooperazione tra UE e Svizzera. Per questo motivo ho deciso di votare a favore.

2023/10/04

La relazione presenta un quadro generale della situazione in Uzbekistan: dal referendum costituzionale alla posizione del paese nei confronti della guerra tra Russia e Ucraina e dalla crisi idrica al rapporto con l'Afghanistan.Ritengo il testo equilibrato e senza particolari criticità: ho deciso di sostenerlo con il mio voto.

2023/10/04

È nostro dovere legiferare a difesa dei cittadini e questo testo va proprio in questa direzione.Si semplifica la legislazione vigente in materia di stipula di contratti di servizi finanziari conclusi a distanza. Una volta che la direttiva sarà entrata in vigore i consumatori godranno di un maggiore livello di protezione nell'accedere a nuovi prodotti e servizi finanziari dai loro telefoni e computer. Grazie alle nuove regole essi saranno maggiormente protetti dalle pratiche ingannevoli di marketing finanziario online e potranno prendere decisioni informate e presumibilmente più consapevoli.Per tutti questi motivi ho votato a favore di questa relazione.

2023/10/05

La relazione oggetto di voto mira ad aggiornare la normativa sul trattamento delle acque reflue urbane.Condivido l'importanza di rivedere l'attuale legislazione normativa per salvaguardare la salute umana, tuttavia, le restrizioni imposte alle aziende del settore rischiano di ostacolare il raggiungimento degli stessi obiettivi che si prefigge.Per le criticità ravvisate ho deciso di non sostenere con il mio voto questo testo.

2023/10/05

Written questions (106)

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Individual motions (4)

B9-0097/2020

2020/02/07
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2021/02/10
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B9-0160/2024

Alessandro PANZA, Susanna CECCARDI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Recognises EU-Switzerland cooperation on international migration, including the management of flows and relocation of refugees; notes the large number of cross-border commuters between the EU and Switzerland and underlines the mutual social and economic benefits arising from this;

2023/05/17
Committee: AFET

2023/2042(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Susanna CECCARDI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. ~~Regret~~Hopes that Switzerland ~~does not qualify~~may decide to join the EU Civil Protection Mechanism; calls on a future partnership with Switzerland within this framework;

2023/05/17
Committee: AFET

2023/2042(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Susanna CECCARDI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Is concerned about Switzerland’s ~~inconsistent~~ implementation of certain agreements and its subsequent adoption of legislative measures and practices that are incompatible with those agreements, in particular with the Agreement on the free movement of persons;

2023/05/17
Committee: AFET

2023/2042(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Susanna CECCARDI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. ~~Urg~~Invites Switzerland to apply the relevant EU acquis where required, in particular on posted workers and to adapt flanking measures applicable to EU economic operators providing services in its territory; notes Switzerland’s concerns in this regard ~~and points out that former EU candidate countries had similar concerns and that they have not materialised;~~

2023/05/17
Committee: AFET

2023/2042(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Susanna CECCARDI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Notes ~~with concern~~ that Switzerland did not support the EU’s push to remove fossil fuel protections from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT);

2023/05/17
Committee: AFET

2023/2042(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Susanna CECCARDI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Stresses that grid stability and the security of supply and transit depend on close cooperation between the EU and Switzerland; notes the interconnection of Swiss, German, Italian and French power grids; remains concerned that excluding Switzerland’s energy industry poses systemic risks for the whole of continental Europe’s synchronous grid;

2023/05/17
Committee: AFET

2023/2042(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Susanna CECCARDI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Regrets the Swiss Federal Council’s decision to terminate the negotiations on the EU-Swiss Institutional Framework in May 2021; regrets any narratives that the EU works against Swiss interests; stresses that a second failure in negotiating an agreement on EU-Swiss relations would be damaging for both the EU and Switzerland and risks weakening their political role;

2023/05/17
Committee: AFET

2023/2042(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Susanna CECCARDI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Expects the progress in exploratory talks between the Commission and the Swiss Federal Council to be stepped up with a view to obtaining the clarifications and assurances required to adopt a mandate for negotiations; calls on both sides to use this window of opportunity for talks on a possible new negotiation package and to reach an agreement ~~before~~as soon as possible, regardless of the endxpiry of the term of th~~e current European Commission and European Parliament;~~ose involved.

2023/05/17
Committee: AFET

2023/0081(COD)

Eric MINARDI, Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45

(45) Member States can provide support from cohesion policy programmes in line with applicable rules under Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council57 to encourage the take up of net-zero strategic projects in less developed and transition regions through investment packages of infrastructure, productive investment in innovation, manufacturing capacity in SMEs, services, training and upskilling measure, including support to capacity building of the public authorities and promoters, without prejudice to and with respect for the harmony of landscapes, biodiversity and ecosystems, the physical and moral wellbeing of inhabitants and the integrity of heritage, in all regions where "net zero" strategic projects will be implemented. The applicable co-financing rates set in programmes may be up to 85% for less developed regions and up to 60% or 70% for transition regions depending on the fund concerned and the status of the region but Member States may exceed these ceilings at the level of the project concerned, where feasible under State aid rules. The Technical Support Instrument can help Member States and regions in preparing net-zero growth strategies, improve the business environment, reducing red tape and accelerating permitting. Member States should be encouraged to promote the sustainability of net-zero strategic projects by embedding these investments in European value chains, building notably on interregional and cross border cooperation networks. _________________ 57 Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the Just Transition Fund and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 159).

2023/06/08
Committee: REGI

2023/0081(COD)

Eric MINARDI, Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45

(45) Member States can provide support from cohesion policy programmes in line with applicable rules under Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council57 to encourage the take up of net-zero strategic projects in less developed and transition regions through investment packages of infrastructure, productive investment in innovation, manufacturing capacity in SMEs, services, training and upskilling measure, including support to capacity building of the public authorities and promoters. The applicable co-financing rates set in programmes may be up to 85% for less developed regions and up to 60% or 70% for transition regions depending on the fund concerned and the status of the region but Member States may exceed these ceilings at the level of the project concerned, where feasible under State aid rules. The Technical Support Instrument can help Member States and regions in preparing net-zero growth strategies, improve the business environment, and reducing red tape ~~and accelerating permitting~~. Member States should be encouraged to promote the sustainability of net-zero strategic projects by embedding these investments in European value chains~~, building notably on interregional and cross border cooperation networks.~~. _________________ 57 Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the Just Transition Fund and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 159).

2023/06/08
Committee: REGI

2023/0081(COD)

Eric MINARDI, Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3

3. Net-zero technology manufacturing projects corresponding to a technology listed in the Annex located in ‘less developed and transition regions’ and Just Transition Fund Territories and eligible for funding under cohesion policy rules, shall be recognised by Member States as net- zero strategic projects under Article 11(3) upon request of the project promoter without the project promoter having to submit a formal application under Article 11(2). This recognition should be without prejudice to and with respect for the harmony of landscapes, biodiversity and ecosystems, the physical and moral well- being of inhabitants and the integrity of heritage.

2023/06/08
Committee: REGI

2023/0079(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) Access to raw materials is essential for the Union economy and the functioning of the internal market. There is a set of non-energy, non-agricultural raw materials that, due to their high economic importance and their exposure to high supply risk, often caused by a high concentration of supply from a few third countries, are considered critical. Given the key role of many such critical raw materials in realising the green and digital transitions, and in light of their use for defence and space applications, demand will increase exponentially in the coming decades. At the same time, the risk of supply disruptions is increasing against the background of rising geopolitical tensions and resource competition. Furthermore, if not managed properly, increased demand for critical raw materials could lead to negative environmental and social impacts. Considering these trends, it is necessary to take measures to ensure access to a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials, that it also comes through the involvement of regional and local actors and the strengthening of regional supply chains to safeguard the Union's economic resilience and open strategic autonomy.

2023/06/05
Committee: REGI

2023/0079(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) Access to raw materials is essential for the Union economy and the functioning of the internal market. There is a set of non-energy, non-agricultural raw materials that, due to their high economic importance and their exposure to high supply risk, often caused by a high concentration of supply from a few third countries, are considered critical. Given the key role of many such critical raw materials in realising the green and digital transitions, and in light of their use for defence and space applications, demand will increase exponentially in the coming decades. At the same time, the risk of supply disruptions is increasing against the background of rising geopolitical tensions and resource competition. Furthermore, if not managed properly, increased demand for critical raw materials could lead to negative environmental, industrial and social impacts. Considering these trends, it is necessary to take measures to ensure access to a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials to safeguard the Union's economic resilience and open strategic autonomy.

2023/06/05
Committee: REGI

2023/0079(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) In order to reduce complexity and increase efficiency and transparency in permitting process, project promoters of critical raw materials projects should be able to interact with a single national authority, which is responsible for facilitating and coordinating the entire permit granting process and in the case of Strategic Projects shall issue a comprehensive decision within the applicable time limit. To that end, Member States should designate a single national competent authority that should consult regularly with the relevant regional authorities. Where needed in light of a Member State's internal organisation, the tasks of the national competent authority should be able to be delegated to a different authority, subject to the same conditions. To ensure the effective implementation of its responsibilities, Member States should provide their national competent authority, or any authority acting on its behalf, with sufficient personnel and resources.

2023/06/05
Committee: REGI

2023/0079(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55

(55) In order to support the implementation of tasks pertaining to the development of Strategic Projects and their financing, exploration programmes, monitoring capacities or strategic stocks and to advise the Commission appropriately, a European Critical Raw Materials Board should be established. The Board should be composed of Member States and of the Commission, while being able to ensure participation of other parties as observers. To develop the necessary expertise for the implementation of certain tasks, the Board should establish standing sub-groups on financing, exploration, monitoring and strategic stocks, that should act as a network by gathering the different relevant national authorities, economic actors, and, when necessary, consult industry, academia, civil society and other relevant stakeholders. TWhe ~~Board’s advice and opinions should be non-binding and the absence of such an advice or opinion should not prevent the Commission from performing its tasks under this Regulat~~n performing its tasks under this Regulation, the Commission should take the utmost account of the Board’s advice and opinions.

2023/06/05
Committee: REGI

2023/0079(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 64 a (new)

(64a) The need to ensure a sustainable and resilient supply of critical raw materials also depends on strengthening supply chains at the European regional level. In order to enhance the stability of supply chains and reduce dependence on external sources, the involvement of regional actors as well is crucial.

2023/06/05
Committee: REGI

2023/0079(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 64 b (new)

(64b) The importance of transparency in supply chains is recognised by the introduction of measures to ensure adequate clarity and control over the traceability of critical raw materials. In order to ensure social and environmental responsibility of companies operating in this sector and to provide accurate information, digital solutions and advanced technologies are encouraged to monitor and transparently communicate the origin of raw materials, the adopted standards of sustainability and the social and environmental practices developed by suppliers.

2023/06/05
Committee: REGI

2023/0079(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 64 c (new)

(64c) In view of promoting a progressive resilience and sustainability to supply critical raw materials, it is highly recommended investing in research and development to foster regional diversification of supply sources. Through a collaboration among companies, universities and research centres, sustainable alternatives will be identified and developed, such as the use of recycled materials or the adoption of new technologies to reduce dependence on global sources of supply.

2023/06/05
Committee: REGI

2023/0079(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 64 d (new)

(64d) The protection of the environment and the health of citizens should be the priority in the selection of projects; thorough environmental assessments are required, taking into consideration territorial peculiarities and fragilities, not least hydro-geological stability, by involving regional actors of the areas involved with a prominent role.

2023/06/05
Committee: REGI

2023/0079(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Member States after consultation with the social partners, including representative organisations of SMEs, in accordance with uniform criteria determined ad European level by means of a delegated regulation in accordance with Article 36, shall identify key market operators along the critical raw materials value chain established in their territory and shall:

2023/06/05
Committee: REGI

2023/0079(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) increase the collection the quality of the waste processing of waste with high critical raw materials recovery potential and ensure their introduction into the appropriate recycling system, with a view to maximising the availability and quality of recyclable material as an input to critical raw material recycling facilities;, in particular through the adoption of quality standards for the recy cling processes of complex waste streams such as electronic waste.

2023/06/05
Committee: REGI

2023/0079(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 a (new)

Article28a Socially responsible practices The principle of sustainability set out in Article 5 of this Regulation includes the use of socially responsible practices, which implies respect for human and labour rights in the implementation of the strategic project. Companies benefiting from strategic project status and operating in third countries must ensure that these rights are respected. The companies concerned should provide any evidence or information that may be requested from time to time by the Member State from which they originate, or by the board, to ensure compliance with this obligation is fulfilled.

2023/06/05
Committee: REGI

2023/0079(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

GNational governments ~~or organisation~~and local administrations, organisations or industrial companies that have developed and oversee certification schemes related to the sustainability of critical raw materials ("scheme owners") may apply to have their schemes recognised by the Commission.

2023/06/05
Committee: REGI

2023/0079(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point i a (new)

(ia) requirements ensuring no damage to habitats, wildlife, flora and ecosystems, including not practicing deep-sea tailing placement, especially for the nickel industry.

2023/06/05
Committee: REGI

2022/2194(INL)

Alessandro PANZA

Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)

– having regard to its resolution of 19 June 2020 on measures needed to protect cross-border and seasonal workers in the EU, in the context of COVID-19,

2023/06/06
Committee: REGI

2022/2194(INL)

Alessandro PANZA

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)

Ba. Whereas the removal of cross- border obstacles would as well facilitates accessibility between neighbouring countries, e.g. by realising the still missing links between certain border regions. A better interconnection of border regions would make European integration more tangible and offer citizens the possibility of effective and environmentally friendly cross-border mobility;

2023/06/06
Committee: REGI

2022/2194(INL)

Alessandro PANZA

Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)

Ca. Whereas, in addition to the support provided by EU funds, there are numerous instruments to promote cross- border activities and reduce trade barriers: specific contractual agreements, declarations of intent, joint ventures or sectoral policy measures could also be used;

2023/06/06
Committee: REGI

2022/2194(INL)

Alessandro PANZA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)

15a. Notes that the revised ECBM proposal should also include those cross- border areas characterised by a border outside the EU, such as the Austria, France, Germany and Italy border with Switzerland;

2023/06/06
Committee: REGI

2022/2059(INI)

Rosanna CONTE, Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

C. whereas the Mediterranean is a semi-enclosed sea with a very slow exchange of its waters, a rich biodiversity and a high proportion of endemic species; whereas there have been changes in water temperatures in recent years, with these increasing significantly in the Mediterranean, which is impacting strongly on fish stocks and on the health of the seas;

2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI

2022/2059(INI)

Rosanna CONTE, Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas the density of waste has more than doubled in thirty years; whereas the improper management and treatment of waste from rivers and urban areas, primarily in third countries, make the Mediterranean the area with the sixth largest accumulation of marine litter in the world;

2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI

2022/2059(INI)

Rosanna CONTE, Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Recital G

G. whereas Mediterranean marine mammal numbers have declined by 41 % over the last 50 years and variou~~nd 80 % of~~s fish stocks are su~~ffering from overfishing~~bject to management and reconstitution plans; whereas the objective of sustainable fishing is achievable, provided that Member States have the political will;

2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI

2022/2059(INI)

Rosanna CONTE, Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Recital H

H. whereas the Mediterranean basin is warming 20 % faster than the global average; whereas global warming will cause severe consequences that must be anticipated; whereas meeting the Paris Agreement limit of 1.5 °C of warming calls for a halving of the EU’s energy demand by 2050 compared to 2015 levels and requires the other countries of the Mediterranean area to contribute through increased cooperationasures must be taken to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change;

2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI

2022/2059(INI)

Rosanna CONTE, Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Recalls that the Union is responsible for half of the Mediterranean basin and cannot remain passive in the face of the multiple political, social, economic and environmental challenges confronting the area, starting with relations with the countries bordering the Mediterranean, which should adopt joint measures to protect ecosystems;

2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI

2022/2059(INI)

Rosanna CONTE, Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Deplores the continuous degradation of the environment in the entire Mediterranean basin, the loss of biodiversity and the increasing air and marine pollution, which has been caused by multiple factors;

2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI

2022/2059(INI)

Rosanna CONTE, Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Notes that the European shores of the Mediterranean suffer from degraded environmental standards compared to the shores of Northern Europe (especially in port cities that do not benefit from the protection of emission control areas to reduce airborne emissare naturally interconnected with the shores of non-EU countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea and must contribute to its protections);

2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI

2022/2059(INI)

Rosanna CONTE, Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Considers that environmental problems are cross-cutting and complex, such that each entity, region or state acting alone can only provide partial solutions, and that it is necessary to broaden the common approach, including by involving third countries, to embrace the whole Mediterranean area;

2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI

2022/2059(INI)

Rosanna CONTE, Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)

8a. Draws attention to the water temperature increases in the Mediterranean Sea and to the need to take steps to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change;

2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI

2022/2059(INI)

Rosanna CONTE, Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Recalls that ~~over~~IUU fishing is still a threat to the survival of many species; is convinced that the development of a blue economy can support sustainable and inclusive development and quality jobs;

2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI

2022/2059(INI)

Rosanna CONTE, Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Draws attention to the impacts caused by tourism ~~due to its seasonality and its uncontrolled development (such as cruises, new polluting leisure activities)~~when this is not managed sustainably and there is uncontrolled development;

2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI

2022/2059(INI)

Rosanna CONTE, Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Welcomes the ~~WestMed sea basin strategy in the Western Mediterranean and~~ Interreg programmes such as MARITTIMO, as good examples of direct and diversified cooperation, including at regional level, with shared objectives;

2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI

2022/2046(INI)

Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Alessandro PANZA, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1

1. Reiterates its concern as regards the significant delay in the implementation of cohesion policy for the 2021-2027 period, as well as its call for the Commission and the Member States to speed up the adoption of the partnership agreements and programmes, without undermining their quality and while respecting the EU’s political priorities and the ~~applicable principle~~priorities and concerns of EU citizens; reiterates the need for special consideration to be given to less-developed regions ~~and islands~~ in this context, and also to those that find themselves in the 'middle-income trap' in view of the challenging economic situation and the inflation they face;

2022/07/27
Committee: REGI

2022/2046(INI)

Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Alessandro PANZA, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Underlines the necessity of providing the regions with appropriate financial means in order to deal with the waves of migration caused by the Russian aggression against Ukraine and its multifaceted consequences; emphasises the need to address the grave difficulties that the current rise in energy costs is causing for the regions, and to identify suitable financial instruments to deal with them at a regional level and to support all energy diversification efforts, as well as investments encouraging Member States' energy independence;

2022/07/27
Committee: REGI

2022/2046(INI)

Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Alessandro PANZA, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Calls for a significant increase in the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) budget, which would help regions to anticipate and mitigate the effects of climate change, and for the scope of the EUSF to be broadened~~, so that it can also support more climate-resilient restoration or construction of public and private infrastructure~~;

2022/07/27
Committee: REGI

2022/2046(INI)

Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Alessandro PANZA, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. The approach to synergies in the EU budget should be more centred around the real complementarity of policies. At regional level, special consideration should be paid to new policy areas, such as strategic interdependence and European industrial alliances, in which cohesion policy could prove particularly relevant. The 'do no harm to cohesion' principle should be developed further and factored into policy-making;

2022/07/27
Committee: REGI

2022/2023(INI)

Alessandro PANZA

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Calls for better accessibility and connectivity between urban, peri-urban, rural and mountain areas, and also calls for unhindered access for all to smart, sustainable and affordable transport, with a view to protecting the cohesion and coherence of EU transport policies;

2022/11/09
Committee: REGI

2022/2023(INI)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point c

2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4

4. Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to compostable plastic packaging. as well as to inks, adhesives, varnishes and coatings used on packaging. Compostable packaging can be placed on the market providing the presence of a minimum content of renewable raw material determined as percentage of carbon of biological origin present in packaging compared to the total carbon present therein and using for this purpose the current European standard on the subject based on radiocarbon methods EN 16640. Agricultural biomass used for the manufacture of compostable packaging complies with the criteria laid down in Article 29, paragraphs 2 to 5, of Directive (EU) 2018/2001. Forest biomass used for the manufacture compostable packaging complies with the criteria laid down in Article 29, paragraphs 6 and 7 of that Directive.

2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. By 12 months from the entry into force of this Regulation, compostable packaging shall contain a minimum content of renewable raw material of at least 60%.

2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 b (new)

4b. Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to innovative packaging as defined at article 3 para 37.

2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point c

2023/05/26
Committee: ENVI

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 3

3. For the purpose of paragraph 2, Member States may use economic instruments and other measures to provide incentives for the application of the waste hierarchy, such as measures referred to in Annexes IV and IVa to Directive 2008/98/EC, or other appropriate instruments and measures, including incentives through extended producer responsibility schemes and requirements on producers or producer responsibility organisations to adopt waste prevention plans. Such measures shall be proportionate and non-discriminatory and be designed so as to avoid barriers to trade or distortions of competition in conformity with the Treaty and with Article 4 of this Regulation.

2023/05/26
Committee: ENVI

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2

2. Producers shall be obliged to register in the register referred to in paragraph 1. They shall, to that end, submit an application for registration in ~~each Member State where they make packaging available on the market for the first time~~the home country. Where a producer has appointed a producer responsibility organisation as referred to in Article 41(1), the obligations set out in this Article shall be met by that organisation~~, unless otherwise specified by the Member State in which the register is established~~.

2023/05/26
Committee: ENVI

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1

1. By 1 January 2030, Member States shall ensure that systems are set up to provide for the return and the separate collection of 90% of all packaging waste from ~~the~~ end users of each packaging format listed in Table 1 Annex II, in a given year, in order to ensure that it is treated in accordance with Articles 4 and 13 of Directive 2008/98/EC, and to facilitate its preparation for re-use and high quality recycling.

2023/05/26
Committee: ENVI

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1

2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1

2023/05/12
Committee: ENVI

2022/0396(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Table 1 – row 11 a (new)

bottles and (11 a) Plastic PET - rigid flasks Opaque white

2023/05/15
Committee: ENVI

Rosanna CONTE, Alessandro PANZA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 21a – paragraph 6 a (new)

(6 a) Resource allocation should be fairly distributed among Member States. Therefore those Member States with a balance of payments surplus directly related to the recent exceptional increase in energy prices shall contribute more to the financing. The Commission needs to consider these macroeconomic imbalances when calculating Member States contribution share.

2022/09/21
Committee: REGI

2022/0164(COD)

Rosanna CONTE, Alessandro PANZA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)

Regulation (EU) 2021/1060
Article 26a – paragraph 4 a (new)

(4 a) Member States are encouraged to initiate consultation processes involving regional authorities, local authorities and civil society organizations in order to continuously assess progress in implementing and achieving REPowerEU objectives.

2022/09/21
Committee: REGI

2021/2255(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1

1. ~~Welcom~~Notes the New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative, which is intended to round off the European Green Deal with a cultural and creative dimension, and complement strategies for territorial, social and economic cohesion with its values of ~~beautiful, sustainable and inclusive solutions, thereby~~solutions aimed at improving the quality of ~~life for people in the EU~~EU citizens' daily life;

2022/04/28
Committee: REGI

2021/2255(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Underlines the fact that NEB projects should contribute to the affordability and accessibility of the green and digital transitions in urban and spatial planning, housing, resilient and sustainable renovation, building conversions, and the recreation of public space as the centre of community life, particularly for those groups and areas that need it the most, while always respecting the local traditions and needs of different EU territories;

2022/04/28
Committee: REGI

2021/2255(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Recalls to mind that responsibility for housing and regional planning policies is a Member State competence, emphasises that the new Bauhaus initiative may not lead to the development of a common architectural style throughout the European Union that does not take account of national and local specificities nor of the cultural and historical context;

2022/04/28
Committee: REGI

2021/2255(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)

3b. Stresses that the specific objectives of the new Bauhaus initiative need to include the creation of new jobs and new business opportunities, especially in economically and socially depressed regions, with particular reference to peripheral urban areas and rural, mountainous, coastal, island and sparsely populated areas;

2022/04/28
Committee: REGI

2021/2255(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. Emphasises that the realisation of such an ambitious initiative as the New European Bauhaus requires a massive amount of financing which neither the Member States nor the regions are in a position to take on at present, with the many calls already being made on them in regard to tackling the Ukrainian crisis. Furthermore, the Commission will have to invest considerable effort on this initiative to make it more real and fruitful for EU citizens;

2022/04/28
Committee: REGI

2021/2255(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)

5b. Calls in particular on the Commission to provide clear information on the source of financing for existing EU programmes such as Horizon Europe, Life and the European Regional Development Fund, bearing in mind that around EUR 85 million from said programmes will be assigned to the New Bauhaus project in the 2021-2022 period;

2022/04/28
Committee: REGI

2021/2254(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1

1. ~~Welcom~~Notes the Commission’'s presentation of its long-term vision for rural areas;

2022/04/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2254(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Is disappointed that the Commission has not taken advantage of the opportunities presented in the post- pandemic period to expand its vision. The COVID-19 crisis has shown EU citizens to have a 'desire for the countryside' as they realise that rural areas provide some of the answers to the current crisis, which has highlighted the opportunities such areas can offer, including via teleworking;

2022/04/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2254(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Points out that rural regions in the EU face a number of challenges, such as an ageing population, which has led to a decline in the number of people of working age, a weak labour market, a lack of infrastructure and services, a poorly diversified economy, low incomes coupled with a relatively high risk of poverty and social exclusion, the abandonment of farmland, a lack of educational facilities, a high school drop- out rate and the digital divide;

2022/04/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2254(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)

3b. Also points out that the demographic challenge faced by the rural population is particularly acute among the EU's farming population. The majority of farmers are over 55 years old, while there are fewer and fewer young farmers, which has created a problem of generational renewal in agriculture. Calls on the Commission, since farmers play a vital role not only in producing food for EU citizens but also in keeping rural areas alive, to develop strategies in their regard;

2022/04/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2254(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)

3c. Stresses that despite these problems, rural areas offer good opportunities and their diversity is a major resource for the EU. They provide food and environmental resources and can contribute to the fight against climate change, providing alternatives to fossil fuels and developing the circular economy. In addition, these areas could play a key role in ensuring a balanced distribution of the population, thus preventing the overcrowding of cities;

2022/04/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2254(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Recalls that EU cohesion policy, which seeks to promote the economic, social and territorial cohesion of the Union, is vitally important to rural areas, and especially those which are economically and socially depressed, acknowledges the important role of agriculture and involves all levels of governance;

2022/04/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2254(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6

6. Calls for a strong rural dimension to be included in future cohesion policy regulations, which should ~~include~~provide for dedicated funding to that end~~; suggests that 30 % of the European Regional Development Fund and Cohesion Fund should be earmarked for rural areas~~, in addition to other beneficial investments for rural areas, particularly those encompassing more than one region;

2022/04/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2254(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7

7. Underlines the fact that the main objective of the long-term vision ~~should~~must be to fight depopulation, ageing and rural abandonment, including through investment in infrastructure and the provision of services, economic diversification, job creation and innovative mobility solutions;

2022/04/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2254(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8

8. Underlines the importance of smart specialisation strategies for the future of rural areas, with particular regard to young people and to innovation, knowledge sharing and cooperation, including the Start-up Village Forum, with the aim of bridging the digital divide between the regions of the EU;

2022/04/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2254(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)

8a. Stresses also the importance of the concept of ‘smart villages’, which is gaining ground as part of the rural development agenda. Smart villages are communities located in rural areas that harness innovative solutions based around the strengths of these areas and the opportunities they offer. They focus on a participatory approach when developing and implementing a strategy to improve their economic, social and environmental conditions, in particular by mobilising solutions offered by digital technologies;

2022/04/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2254(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9

9. Highlights the opportunities that the green transition and green economy can provide in increasing rural resilience to natural disasters, climate change and economic crises, while constantly bearing in mind specific local conditions and requirements;

2022/04/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2254(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10

10. Believes that connections between rural and urban areas must be addressed in a complementary manner in order to implement rural strategies and action plans accordingly; underlines the importance of partnerships across rural areas and remote areas in particular; emphasises the importance of fighting the digital divide between urban and rural areas, especially as regards high-speed broadband connectivity and the promotion of digital skills, especially between young people and the productive sectors of the economy and society in remote areas;

2022/04/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2254(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 12

12. Highlights the diversity of rural areas and the crucial importance of tailor- made territorial approaches in implementing the long-term vision, primarily in less developed, remote, mountain, island, coastal and outermost regions.

2022/04/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2254(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 a (new)

12a. Considers that programmes financed and coordinated by the European Union to promote and develop rural areas must in no way obstruct the growth of those areas themselves or detract from the diverse local characteristics of such areas across the Union.

2022/04/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2179(INI)

Stefania ZAMBELLI, Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE, Matteo ADINOLFI

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1

1. Highlights th~~e vital importance of the approximately 2.8 million social and solidarity-based enterprises in the EU~~at the social economy is one of the EU's main socioeconomic drivers, there are 2.8 million agencies and enterprises in the social economy, accounting for 10% of all EU enterprises, which employ ~~more than~~ 13.6 million people, and their contribution to cohesion, social care, quality job creation, the circular economy, the fight against poverty and inequality, the reintegration of disadvantaged people, the inclusion of migrants and refugees in society, gender equality, improvements in health and the environment, biodiversity and the fight against climate changei.e. 6.3 % of the EU's labour force; notes that these enterprises play an important role in job creation, integrated work and inclusive and sustainable growth, and operate in many different economic sectors: social care and protection, healthcare, care for persons with disabilities, the circular economy, social housing, business, tourism;

2022/02/25
Committee: REGI

2021/2179(INI)

Stefania ZAMBELLI, Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE, Matteo ADINOLFI

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Stresses that the territorial and regional dimension is one of the characteristics marking out organisations in the social economy, and associations and foundations in particular, and stresses furthermore the important role they play in implementing the subsidiarity principle; considers it vital therefore that local bodies create an environment in which all the forms of associations and similar bodies able to contribute to the development of the territory concerned can be formed and expand;

2022/02/25
Committee: REGI

2021/2179(INI)

Stefania ZAMBELLI, Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE, Matteo ADINOLFI

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Believes that the action plan should aim at strengthening the rights of all workers in the social economy, guaranteeing all labour rights, decent working conditions and fair wages, and safeguarding the freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining, where provided for under national law, as recognised in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union; also recalls the importance of public services in supporting the social economy and that the Member States and the EU need to invest in their administrations and public services;

2022/02/25
Committee: REGI

2021/2179(INI)

Stefania ZAMBELLI, Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE, Matteo ADINOLFI

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Considers that a link to NextGenerationEU and the RRP needs to be included in the action plan and that organisations in the social economy need to be involved in the planning and actual implementation, at EU and national level, of national recovery and resilience plans;

2022/02/25
Committee: REGI

2021/2179(INI)

Stefania ZAMBELLI, Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE, Matteo ADINOLFI

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Believes that the action plan should be accompanied by impact assessment tools and ~~monitoring mechanisms and~~ that the Member States should set targets and objectives and organise a consultation process with relevant social economy actors and local and regional authorities, in accordance with the partnership principle;

2022/02/25
Committee: REGI

2021/2179(INI)

Stefania ZAMBELLI, Alessandro PANZA, Elena LIZZI, Rosanna CONTE, Matteo ADINOLFI

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. Calls on the Commission to make a 5. quick and real improvement to the General Block Exemption Regulation in order to increase the de minimis threshold and ease the rules in relation to aid for social enter-prises, access to finance, training and capacity building; ~~defends a real revision of public procurement with the inclusion of social and environmental conditionality.~~

2022/02/25
Committee: REGI

2021/2106(DEC)

Matteo ADINOLFI, Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1

1. NIs pleased to notes that, the estimated level of error in spending on ‘Economic, social and territorial cohesion’ decreased from 4,4% in 2019 to 3,5% in 2020; ~~welcomes the continuous improvement, but~~ is disappointed, however, that it has not proven possible to decrease the error rate below 2%, a target that would have meant better financial management and, above all, a more efficient use of the funding sourced from European taxpayers;

2021/12/13
Committee: REGI

2021/2106(DEC)

Matteo ADINOLFI, Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Regrets that the absorption rate of European Structural and Investment Funds , which increased from 12% in 2019 to 15% in 2020 , is slower than expected with 45 % (EUR 209 billion) remaining to be absorbed; recommends streamlining procedures to improve the absorption rate of funding, so as to provide concrete support to the economic recovery;

2021/12/13
Committee: REGI

2021/2106(DEC)

Matteo ADINOLFI, Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. Takes note that the EU will be able to spend significantly more than in the previous programming period, with an overall allocation of EUR 1 824 billion from NextGenerationEU and the MFF; urges the Commission, however, to limit the risk of delayed start to the implementation of shared managed funds and ensure the sound financial management in the use of funds, incl that such delays would prejudingce the ~~respect for the rule of law and the fundamental rights.~~post- pandemic economic recovery and render fruitless the efforts being made by Europeans;

2021/12/13
Committee: REGI

2021/2101(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Motion for a resolution
Citation 21

~~— having regard to its resolution of 25 March 2021 on cohesion policy and regional environment strategies in the fight against climate change11, _________________ 11 Texts adopted, P9_TA(2021)0097.~~deleted

2021/10/26
Committee: REGI

2021/2101(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Motion for a resolution
Citation 30

~~— having regard to the combined teleworking and climate plan of the City of Brussels,~~deleted

2021/10/26
Committee: REGI

2021/2101(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Motion for a resolution
Citation 34

~~— having regard to Ireland’s rural development policy for 2021-2025 entitled ‘Our Rural Future’ and its focus on telework in rural areas,~~deleted

2021/10/26
Committee: REGI

2021/2101(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)

Aa. whereas territorial competitiveness and business productivity cannot fail to take into account the spread of digital communications and technologies, and in particular the quality, accessibility and efficiency of public and private digital services, in which some EU Member States are significantly lagging behind;

2021/10/26
Committee: REGI

2021/2101(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)

Ba. whereas there are genuine disparities between territories, and investment in broadband infrastructure, and its roll-out, need to be stepped up;

2021/10/26
Committee: REGI

2021/2101(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas there is still a digital divide in the EU in terms of geography, age, gender, educational attainment, socio- economic status and income, which prevents some individuals and businesses from reaping the benefits of the digital transformation; whereas the digital divide, moreover, is often a reason for depopulation, and therefore also has negative economic and social impacts on remote, mountainous and rural areas.

2021/10/26
Committee: REGI

2021/2101(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)

Da. whereas remote, mountainous and rural areas should be more connected to cities and metropolitan areas;

2021/10/26
Committee: REGI

2021/2101(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas, in spite of the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a massive expansion of telework and ICT- based mobile work (TICTM)14, jobs tend to be more concentrated in cities and urban centres than in smaller towns, suburbs and rural ~~areas; whereas there are marked differences in the ability to telework between high- and low-paid workers, whi~~, mountainous and remote- a~~nd blue-collar workers and between genders15~~reas; whereas TICTM and the digitalisation of services can facilitate a more balanced geographical distribution of employment and the population; _________________ 14Draft Council conclusions on telework in the context of remote work, paragraph 17. ~~15Commission working paper of May 2020 entitled ‘Teleworkability and the COVID-19 crisis: a new digital divide?’.~~

2021/10/26
Committee: REGI

2021/2101(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)

Ea. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has made the need to invest in digital technology even more evident, on the basis of clear strategic lines, with the aim of developing the EU's potential on several fronts, including: 5G networks, artificial intelligence (AI), super computers, digital skills and big data;

2021/10/26
Committee: REGI

2021/2101(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)

Fa. whereas with the necessary investment, rural, mountainous and remote areas could become more attractive regionally owing to the increase in digital capacity, thereby enabling companies to invest more in those areas, including in teleworking;

2021/10/26
Committee: REGI

2021/2101(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Stresses that cohesion policy promotes accessibility to digital networks for citizens and businesses as a key factor in the competitiveness of production systems, market efficiency and digital inclusion;

2021/10/26
Committee: REGI

2021/2101(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Stresses, moreover, that in order best to support the EU's digital transition, cohesion policy for 2021-2027 must be highly complementary to other European programmes, in particular Horizon Europe, CEF, Invest EU, the Recovery and Resilience Facility and Creative Europe;

2021/10/26
Committee: REGI

2021/2101(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Notes that there is a critical digital skills divide between adults in rural, mountainous and remote areas and those living in cities, which especially affects those with low incomes, women and the elderly; notes that this divide is particularly marked in certain Member States and exacerbates the existing difficulty of finding a job in rural, mountainous and remote areas; highlights that these gaps are directly linked to a lack of access to high- capacity networks;

2021/10/26
Committee: REGI

2021/2101(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Calls on the Member States to use cohesion policy resources to roll out smart villages post-2020, which will contribute to the digitalisation of rural areas, thereby increasing the availability and accessibility of services for citizens, especially the more vulnerable ones;

2021/10/26
Committee: REGI

2021/2101(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. Urges the Member States concerned to incentivise the development of smart villages in mountainous, rural and remote areas;

2021/10/26
Committee: REGI

2021/2101(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Notes with concern that the expanded use of digital solutions and TICTM as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated the pre-existing inequalities caused by digital divides across population groups; stresses, however, that digitalisation has the potential to benefit vulnerable groups and remote territories, thereby reducing the economic and social gap;

2021/10/26
Committee: REGI

2021/2101(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)

11a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to launch increasingly specific and large-scale digital literacy projects;

2021/10/26
Committee: REGI

2021/2101(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14

14. Underlines the crucial role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in creating decent jobs, sustainable growth and rural development and believes that public investments through cohesion policy and other instruments will contribute to better social, economic and territorial cohesion in all EU regions; highlights that different types of SMEs require different types of support and incentives at the EU, national, regional and local levels, depending on their circumstances and level of technology adoption; takes the view that there should be a special focus also on SMEs and micro-enterprises in rural and mountainous areas;

2021/10/26
Committee: REGI

2021/2101(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)

15a. Notes that in remote, rural and mountainous areas the level of digital literacy among young people is, in many cases, high, but that, because of the gaps suffered by those areas, the young people are forced to move to large towns or cities in order to pursue a career;

2021/10/26
Committee: REGI

2021/2101(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Notes a critical digital skills divide between adults residing in rural areas and those living in cities, also owing to the different types of jobs available in cities and rural, remote or mountainous areas; notes, furthermore, the disproportionate prevalence of TICTM among city-based, well-educated, service sector employees with strong digital skills;

2021/10/26
Committee: REGI

2021/2101(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)

18a. Highlights the role that regions and cities, with their businesses, start-ups and universities, can play in accelerating the digital transformation in the EU by significantly increasing public and private investment in infrastructure and human capital; takes the view that the digitalisation process needs to be stepped up both by strengthening local and European cooperation and partnerships and by enhancing synergies between the various programmes, funding instruments and smart specialisation strategies put in place by the EU;

2021/10/26
Committee: REGI

2021/2100(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)

— having regard to Special Report No 7/2019 of the European Court of Auditors, entitled ‘EU actions for cross- border healthcare: significant ambitions but improved management required’,

2021/10/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2100(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas the lack of basic infrastructure in certain less-developed regions, upland areas, and rural and remote areas, which hampers equity of access to healthcare, is the main reason health infrastructure remains a priority for many national governments;

2021/10/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2100(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)

Da. whereas cooperation between non- EU bordering states is important in creating state-of-the-art transnational health centres so as to be able to provide health care and treatment for remote border areas;

2021/10/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2100(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)

Ga. whereas the inhabitants of upland, remote and rural areas, who are often in border areas, are frequently forced to travel many kilometres, sometimes even to other countries, to obtain basic healthcare and undergo treatment plans;

2021/10/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2100(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Gb. whereas there is continued development in telemedicine and artificial intelligence, which means that remote treatment and healthcare processes are thus reaching cutting-edge levels;

2021/10/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2100(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Recital G c (new)

Gc. whereas the COVID-19 crisis has shown that health threats know no borders and that a more coordinated European response is necessary; whereas it is important to stress, nevertheless, that health protection is a national competence and that the Member States and regions must continue to be responsible for decisions on health policy;

2021/10/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2100(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Believes that investments in healthcare innovation, public health and the reduction of health inequalities will continue to offer significant improvements to the daily lives of citizens and help to prevent the phenomenon of depopulation, thus also becoming an instrument of social and economic compensation;

2021/10/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2100(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Calls ~~for better synergies and complementarities between cohesion policy programmes to be ensured, with the aim of~~on the Member States and the regions to draw up long-term investment strategies covering infrastructure, human capital, innovative technologies, and new models for providing healthcare services; points out that, in order to support these strategies and thus reduc~~ing~~e regional disparities, ~~in particular in Horizon Europe which should generate new knowledge, and EU4Health, making the best possible use of this new knowledge for the benefit of citizens and health system~~the cohesion policy funds must be complementary to those of other EU instruments, especially Horizon Europe, EU4Health and the InvestEU programme, and must ensure the best synergies with national programmes;

2021/10/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2100(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Underlines the importance of continuing to build a comprehensive health infrastructure and to reduce the existing disparities to the greatest possible extent; recalls that cohesion policy can make a significant contribution to the building of health infrastructure in every part of the EU, especially in the less-developed regions, upland areas, and rural and remote areas, in order to create resilient healthcare systems throughout the entire EU, which can respond to current and future challenges;

2021/10/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2100(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Emphasises that citizens in ~~rural~~upland, rural and remote areas and the outermost regions often encounter barriers to equality of access to healthcare that limit their ability to obtain the care they need, especially in the form of basic health infrastructure; stresses that, in order for them to acquire sufficient access, as well as the appropriate healthcare which they need, services must be available and obtainable in a timely manner;

2021/10/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2100(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Believes that, in order to overcome the major obstacles that exist in terms of equality of access to healthcare in ~~rural~~upland, rural and remote areas, wide use should be made of advanced technologies, such as e- Health, as an integral part of the ‘smart villages’ concept11, with the goal of improving access to healthcare and increasing efficiency and quality, thereby creating actual state-of-the-art health centres of excellence, which also promote economic and social activity; _________________ 11 https://enrd.ec.europa.eu/enrd-thematic- work/smart-and-competitive-rural- areas/smart-villages_en

2021/10/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2100(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)

11a. Points out that the depopulation of areas that are less advantaged, from a territorial point of view, is also caused by a lack of healthcare facilities; notes that, in addition to compensating for the lack of healthcare, encouraging the creation of healthcare facilities, smart health villages and telemedicine centres can be an actual driver of economic and social development;

2021/10/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2100(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Calls for bold cohesion policy measures, in accordance with the legal provisions in force in the EU, in order to attempt to mitigate the lack of healthcare workers in ~~rural~~upland, rural and remote areas, and aimed at motivating them to commence or resume practice there;

2021/10/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2100(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)

14a. Stresses the need to step up existing efforts to harmonise healthcare quality standards throughout the EU (for example, Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications) and calls on the Member States and the regions to take steps to improve health literacy in their territories;

2021/10/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2100(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Calls on the Commission, the Member States and the regions to encourage better management of cross- border healthcare, as EU patients still face challenges in accessing healthcare in other Member States and only a minority of potential patients are aware of their rights to seek cross-border healthcare;

2021/10/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2100(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)

21a. Calls, furthermore, on the Member States and the regions to step up cross- border cooperation on health in an efficient and sustainable way, including in financial terms and without administrative obstacles;

2021/10/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2100(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)

21b. Stresses the potential role of macro-regional strategies as a fundamental element of territorial and cross-border cooperation, whose added value lies in providing a vehicle for involving neighbouring countries, creating territorial synergies and reducing regional disparities;

2021/10/29
Committee: REGI

2021/2100(INI)

Alessandro PANZA, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)

24a. Highlights, however, the need for a European legal framework for cross- border public services that can meet the needs of European citizens living in border areas, with a special focus on healthcare given that cross-border cooperation in this regard is particularly relevant in both normal and emergency situations;

2021/10/29
Committee: REGI

2021/0420(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) When planning, procuring and implementing projects of common interest, Member States and other project promoters should give due consideration to Directive (EU) 2021/1187 of the European Parliament and the Council16, in addition to Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on public procurement. _________________ 16 Directive (EU) 2021/1187 of the European Parliament and the Council of 7 July 2021 on streamlining measures for advancing the realisation of the trans- European transport network (TEN) (OJ L 258, 20.7.2021, p.1).

2022/10/17
Committee: REGI

2021/0420(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) Infrastructure projects under the TEN-T Regulation should be resilient to the potential adverse impacts of climate change through a climate vulnerability and risk assessment, including through relevant adaptation measures. Projects for which an environmental impact assessment must be carried out should be subject to climate proofing and integrate the costs of greenhouse gas emissions and the positive effects of climate mitigation measures in the cost-benefit analysis. The climate proofing should be undertaken based on the latest available best practice and guidance18integrate the positive effects of climate mitigation measures in the cost-benefit analysis. This contributes to the integration of climate change-related risks as well as climate change vulnerability and adaptation assessments into investment and planning decisions under the Union budget. ~~_________________ 18 Commission Notice - Technical guidance on the climate proofing of infrastructure in the period 2021-2027 (OJ C 373, 16.9.2021, p. 1).~~

2022/10/17
Committee: REGI

2021/0420(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24

(24) The core network with a deadline of 2030 and the extended core network with a deadline of 2040 should constitute the foundation of the sustainable multimodal transport network, representing the strategically most important nodes and links of the trans-European transport network, according to traffic needs. They should stimulate the development of the entire comprehensive network and enable Union action to concentrate on those components of the trans-European transport network with the highest European added value, in particular cross- border sections, missing links, multimodal connecting points and major bottlenecks. To this end, integrated management structures, such as European territorial cooperation groupings, should be encouraged in order to help speed up the completion of cross-border TEN-T sections.

2022/10/17
Committee: REGI

2021/0420(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) The land-side infrastructure network, established through the core network, extended core network and comprehensive network, should integrate with the maritime dimension of the trans- European transport network. To this end, a truly sustainable, smart, seamless and resilient European Maritime Space should be created. It should encompass all maritime infrastructure components of the trans-European transport network, including the development of appropriate port hinterland areas and last-mile rail links.

2022/10/17
Committee: REGI

2021/0420(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47

(47) Short sea shipping can make a substantial contribution to the decarbonisation of transport by carrying more freight and passengers. The European Maritime Space should be promoted by creating or upgrading short-sea shipping routes and by developing maritime ports and their hinterland connections as to provide an efficient and sustainable integration with other modes of transport, ensuring facilities, exemptions and incentives to offset the absence of other transport alternatives.

2022/10/17
Committee: REGI

2021/0420(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54

(54) Multimodal digital mobility services help to enhance the integration of the different transport modes by combining several transport offers into one. Their further development should contribute where possible to nudge behaviours towards the most sustainable modes, public transport and active modes such as walking and cycling.

2022/10/17
Committee: REGI

2021/0420(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 62

(62) Taking stock of the experience with regard to the crisis management during the Covid-19 pandemic25 and in order to avoid traffic disruptions and contingencies in future, Member States should take into account the security and resilience of the transport infrastructure to climate change, natural hazards, human-made disasters and other disruptions affecting the functioning of the Union transport system, when planning infrastructure. The European Commission should set up a permanent and automatic 'green lane' activation mechanism along the internal borders of the trans-European transport network, calling on the Member States and regions concerned to constantly identify priority transit points that are not subject to any restrictions. To that aim, the European Transport Corridors should also include important diversionary lines which can be used in case of congestion or other problems on the principal routes. In addition, due to their multimodal nature, one mode can substitute the other in case of emergencies. _________________ 25 Communication on the implementation of the Green Lanes under the Guidelines for border management measures to protect health and ensure the availability of goods and essential services; C(2020)1897 final (OJ C 96 I, 24.3.2020, p. 1) and Communication of 28 October 2020 from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council and the Council on “upgrading the transport Green Lanes to keep the economy going during the COVID-19 pandemic resurgence”; COM(2020)685 final.

2022/10/17
Committee: REGI

2021/0420(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 63

(63) The participation of undertakings, including those, which are owned or controlled by a natural person of a third country or an undertaking of a third country, including those, which are established in a third country, can accelerate the realisation of the trans- European transport network. However, under specific circumstances, the participation of or contribution by undertakings owned or controlled by a natural person of a third country or an undertaking from a third country or with the public or state participation of a third country to projects of common interest might compromise security and public order in the EU. Without prejudice and in addition to the cooperation mechanism pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/45226, greater awareness of such participation or contribution is necessary to allow intervention of public authorities if it appears that they are likely to affect security or public order in the Union and the participation or contribution does not fall under the scope of Regulation (EU) 2019/452. _________________ 26 Regulation (EU) 2019/452 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2019 establishing a framework for the screening of foreign direct investments into the Union; (OJ L 79I , 21.3.2019, p. 1).

2022/10/17
Committee: REGI

2021/0420(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 67 a (new)

(67a) For the purpose of this coordinated approach and in the absence of viable logistical and modal alternatives, the European Commission should discourage Member States from creating unilateral cross-border barriers of any kind along the network, in particular at central hubs, in order to avoid obstructing border transit.

2022/10/17
Committee: REGI

2021/0420(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – point vi a (new)

(via) ensuring adequate infrastructures for access to cross-border sections;

2022/10/17
Committee: REGI

2021/0420(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – point vi b (new)

(vib) ensuring better freight transport connectivity between isolated production locations and densely populated areas in order to encourage efficient logistics and the reduction of transport and distribution times;

2022/10/17
Committee: REGI

2021/0420(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) the optimisation of infrastructure integration and interconnection, both at European level and with third countries, and for cross-border and transit connections;

2022/10/17
Committee: REGI

2021/0420(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Member States shall ensure the continuity of logistics supply chains through the TEN-T network, avoiding possible disruptions and slowdowns and making use of ‘green lines’ where necessary, as well as the services offered by the European Coordinators.

2022/10/17
Committee: REGI

2021/0420(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new)

(aa) In the event of disputes between Member States, including those regarding unilateral national measures blocking or restricting the free movement of persons, goods or services, the Member States involved shall inform the Commission of the problem and the Commission shall call on those Member States to find a swift and workable solution to restore free movement through the TEN-T core network corridors;

2022/10/17
Committee: REGI

2021/0420(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 4 – point a b (new)

(ab) In the event of failure to resolve the disputes referred to in paragraph 4a within six months from the date of notification thereof, the Commission shall take measures to dissuade Member States from taking unilateral action along the corridors of the TEN-T core network, particularly on cross-border sections where the transit of persons, goods and services would be restricted;

2022/10/17
Committee: REGI

2021/0420(COD)

Alessandro PANZA, Marco CAMPOMENOSI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) The definition of the trans- European transport network should be based on a common and transparent methodology and should represent the highest level of infrastructure planning within the Union. It should be multimodal, that is to say it should include all transport modes and their connections as well as relevant traffic and travel information management systems, and also include local transport modes related to the morphology of the area, such as cableway or lake transport.

2022/11/16
Committee: TRAN

2021/0420(COD)

Marco CAMPOMENOSI, Annalisa TARDINO, Massimo CASANOVA, Paolo BORCHIA, Roman HAIDER, Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii

(ii) enabling greater use of more sustainable modes of transport, including by but not limited to further developing a long-distance rail passenger network at high speed and a fully interoperable rail freight network, a reliable inland waterway, lakes, and short-sea shipping for passengers and freight network across the Union;

2022/11/16
Committee: TRAN

2021/0206(COD)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)

(1a) The outcomes of the Glasgow Climate Pact (12 November 2021) highlight three key points which have yet to be addressed: 1) a system for trading emissions between countries, whereby those emitting less offset those exceeding limits or in need of support so as to not do so; 2) the reporting format according to which governments must report on their decarbonisation progress in application of the transparency principle; 3) the Paris Rulebook, which sets out the rules for implementing the Paris Agreement. The Pact also sets a new objective to initiate a dialogue on a future fund to cover damages and losses resulting from climate change.

2022/02/28
Committee: REGI

2021/0206(COD)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) The increase in ~~the price for fossil fuels ma~~energy prices is already disproportionally affecting vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable SMEs. The situation is also worrying for vulnerable transport users who spend a larger part of their incomes on energy and transport, who, in certain regions, particularly in rural, insular, mountainous, remote and less accessible areas, do not have access to alternative, affordable mobility and transport solutions and who may lack the financial capacity to invest into the reduction of fossil fuel consumption.

2022/02/28
Committee: REGI

2021/0206(COD)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) Therefore, a part of the revenues generated by the inclusion of building and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC should be used to address the social impacts arising from that inclusion, for the transition to be just and inclusive, ~~leaving no one~~taking account of the particularities of individual territories and the challenges they face, leaving no one and no territory behind.

2022/02/28
Committee: REGI

2021/0206(COD)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)

(11a) whereas the Member States should be encouraged to take action to minimise the territorial disadvantage – which often also translates into an economic and social disadvantage – faced by some areas in Europe, such as mountainous, rural and remote areas.

2022/02/28
Committee: REGI

2021/0206(COD)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 b (new)

(11b) whereas the price increases in the energy sector will hit mainly families and SMEs.

2022/02/28
Committee: REGI

2021/0206(COD)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) A proposal to establish a Social Climate (‘the Fund’) ~~should~~has therefore be ~~establishe~~en put forward to provide funds to the Member States and regions of Europe to support their policies to address the social impacts of the emissions trading for buildings and road transport on vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users. This should be achieved notably through temporary income support and measures and investments intended to reduce reliance on fossil fuels through increased energy efficiency of buildings, decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings, including the integration of energy from renewable sources, and granting improved access to zero- and low- emission mobility and transport to the benefit of vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users.

2022/02/28
Committee: REGI

2021/0206(COD)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) For that purpose, each Member State should, with the involvement of the regional and local authorities, submit to the Commission a Social Climate Plan (‘the Plan’). Those Plans should pursue two objectives. Firstly, they should provide vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users the necessary resources to finance and carry out investments in energy efficiency, decarbonisation of heating and cooling, in zero- and low-emission vehicles and mobility. Secondly, they should mitigate the impact of the increase in ~~the cost of fossil fue~~energy prices, particularly the increase in energy bills, on the most vulnerable and thereby prevent energy and transport poverty during the transition period until such investments have been implemented. The Plans should have an investment component promoting the long-term solution of reduce fossil fuels reliance and could envisage other measures, including temporary direct income support to mitigate adverse income effects in the shorter term.

2022/02/28
Committee: REGI

2021/0206(COD)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) Member States, in consultation with regional and local level authorities, are best placed to design and to implement Plans that are adapted and targeted to their local, regional and national circumstances as their existing policies in the relevant areas and planned use of other relevant EU funds. In that manner, the broad diversity of situations, the specific knowledge of local and regional governments, research and innovation and industrial relations and social dialogue structures, as well as national and local traditions, can best be respected and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the overall support to the vulnerable.

2022/02/28
Committee: REGI

2021/0206(COD)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) Ensuring that the measures and investments are particularly targeted towards energy poor or vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users is key for a just transition towards climate neutrality. Support measures to promote reductions in greenhouse gas emissions should help Member States to address the social impacts arising from the emissions trading for the sectors of buildings and road transport.

2022/02/28
Committee: REGI

2021/0206(COD)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) Women are particularly affected by carbon pricing as they represent 85% of single parent families. Single parent families have a particularly high risk of child poverty. Gender equality and equal opportunities for all, and the mainstreaming of those objectives, as well as questions of accessibility for persons with disabilities should be taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation and implementation of Plans to ensure no one is left behind. Economic and social action plans should be drawn up for families living below the poverty line, families with people with disabilities and single-parent families to address the social and economic hardship they face.

2022/02/28
Committee: REGI

2021/0206(COD)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)

(21a) It is crucial to ensure that the Fund is consistent both with national energy and climate plans and with cohesion policy programmes with similar priorities, in order to prevent any overlap or duplication of efforts. Furthermore, there is a need for effective coordination and strategic programming in the Member States between the Fund, 2021- 2027 cohesion policy and other EU funds, particularly the Just Transition Fund and the European Social Fund Plus.

2022/02/28
Committee: REGI

2021/0206(COD)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31

(31) The Commission, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the Court of Auditors ~~and, where applicable, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO)~~ should be able to use the information and monitoring system within their competences and rights.

2022/02/28
Committee: REGI

2021/0206(COD)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3

The measures and investments supported by the Fund shall benefit households, micro-enterprises, SMEs and transport users, which are vulnerable and particularly affected by the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC, especially households in energy poverty and citizens without public transport alternative to individual cars (in remote and rural areas).

2022/02/28
Committee: REGI

2021/0206(COD)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4

The general objective of the Fund is to contribute to the transition towards climate neutrality by addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC. The specific objective of the Fund is to support vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users through temporary direct income support and through measures and investments intended to increase energy efficiency of buildings, decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings, including the integration and storage of energy from renewable sources, and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport.

2022/02/28
Committee: REGI

2021/0206(COD)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1

(1) ‘'building renovation~~’ means~~': all kinds of energy-related building renovation, including the insulation of the building envelope, that is to say walls, roof, floor, the replacement of windows, the replacement of heating, cooling and cooking appliances, and the installation of on-site production of energy from renewable sources, including its storage;

2022/02/28
Committee: REGI

2021/0206(COD)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) an estimate of the likely effects of that increase in prices on households, and in particular on incidence of energy poverty, on micro-enterprises, on SMEs and on transport users, comprising in particular an estimate and the identification of vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users; these impacts are to be analysed with a sufficient level of regional disaggregation, taking into account elements such as access to public transport and basic services and identifying the areas mostly affected, particularly territories which are remote and rural;

2022/02/28
Committee: REGI

2021/0206(COD)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) where the Plan provides for measures referred to in Article 3(2), the criteria for the identification of eligible final recipients, the indication of the envisaged time limit for the measures in question and their justification on the basis of a quantitative estimate and a qualitative explanation of how the measures in the Plan are expected to reduce energy and transport poverty and the vulnerability of households, micro-enterprises, SMEs and transport users to an increase of road transport and heating fuel prices;

2022/02/28
Committee: REGI

2021/0206(COD)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point i

(i) the arrangements for the effective monitoring and implementation of the Plan by the Member State concerned, to be carried out in constant cooperation with the regional and local authorities, in particular of the proposed milestones and targets, including indicators for the implementation of measures and investments, which, where relevant, shall be those available with the Statistical office of the European Union European Statistical Office and the European Energy Poverty Observatory as identified by Commission Recommendation 2020/156354 on energy poverty; _________________ 54 OJ L 357, 27.10.2020, p. 35.

2022/02/28
Committee: REGI

2021/0206(COD)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e

(e) reductions in the number of vulnerable households, especially households in energy poverty, of vulnerable micro-enterprises, of vulnerable SMEs and of vulnerable transport users, including in rural ~~and remote~~, insular, mountainous, remote and less accessible areas, or in less developed territories, including less developed peri-urban areas.

2022/02/28
Committee: REGI

2021/0206(COD)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Member States may include the costs of the following measures and investments in the estimated total costs of the Plans, provided they principally benefit vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises, vulnerable SMEs or vulnerable transport users and intend to:

2022/02/28
Committee: REGI

2021/0206(COD)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point e

(e) grant free access to public transport or adapted tariffs for access to public transport, as well as fostering sustainable mobility on demand and shared mobility services, including in rural, insular, mountainous, remote and less accessible areas or in less developed territories, including less developed peri-urban areas;

2022/02/28
Committee: REGI

2021/0206(COD)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1

The Fund shall be implemented by the Commission in ~~direct~~shared management in accordance with the relevant rules adopted pursuant to Article 322 TFEU, in particular Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 and Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 of the European Parliament and of the Council59. _________________ 59 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 (OJ L 433I, 22.12.2020, p. 1).

2022/02/28
Committee: REGI

2021/0206(COD)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i

~~(i)~~i. whether the Plan represents a response to the social impact on and challenges faced by vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users in the Member State concerned from establishing the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/87/EC, especially households in energy poverty, duly taking into account the challenges identified in the assessments of the Commission of the update of the concerned Member State’s integrated national energy and climate plan and of its progress pursuant to Article 9(3), and Articles 13 and 29 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, as well as in the Commission recommendations to Member States issued pursuant to Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in view of the long-term objective of climate neutrality in the Union by 2050. This shall take into account the specific challenges and the financial allocation of the Member State concerned;

2022/02/28
Committee: REGI

2021/0206(COD)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) detailed quantitative information on the number of households in energy poverty;, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users.

2022/02/28
Committee: REGI

2021/0206(COD)

Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI, Elena LIZZI, Matteo ADINOLFI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) ~~when applicable, detailed~~ information on progress towards the national iand~~icative~~ regional objectives to reduce the number of households in energy poverty, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users;

2022/02/28
Committee: REGI

2021/0106(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)

(3a) AI-based technologies are having a rapid and explosive impact on the world of work too. While they have the potential to create new opportunities for gender equality, they could equally increase gender stereotypes, sexism and discrimination in the labour market. It is becoming increasingly apparent that the automation of certain tasks will have a greater impact on female workers, as more women are employed to perform routine tasks. At the same time, AI could offer a great opportunity to reduce gender inequality, but only if gender-responsive policy regulations are adopted which promote equal representation of men and women in decision-making. Support from the European institutions and the Member States for an approach aimed at encouraging female uptake of STEM subjects will also prove essential in combating gender stereotypes.

2022/04/01
Committee: CULT

2021/0106(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The notion of AI system ~~should~~must be clearly defined to ensure legal certainty, while providing the flexibility to accommodate future technological developments. The definition should be based on the key functional characteristics of ~~the software, in particular the ability, for a given set of human-defined objectives, to generate outputs such as content,~~AI software and distinguish it from more classical software systems and modelling approaches, such as logistic regression and other techniques which are equally transparent, explainable and interpretable. In particular, for the purposes of this regulation, AI systems should be construed as having the ability, on the basis of machine and/or human- based data and inputs, to deduce the way in which to achieve a given set of human- defined objectives through learning, reasoning or modelling and, for a given set of human-defined objectives, to generate specific outputs in the form of content, for generative AI systems (such as texts, videos and images), as well as predictions, recommendations, or decisions, which influence the environment with which the system interacts, b~~e it~~oth in a physical orand digital dimension. ~~AI systems can be designed to operate with varying levels of autonomy and~~For the purposes of this AI regulation, AI systems can be designed to follow an approach of limited explicability and to operate with varying levels of a very high degree of autonomy. These systems may be used on a ~~stand-alone~~n autonomous basis or as a component of a product, irrespective of whether the system is physically integrated into the product (embedded) or serve the functionality of the product without being integrated therein (non-embedded). The definition of AI system should be complemented by a list of specific techniques and approaches used for its development, which should be kept up-to– date in the light of market and technological developments through the adoption of delegated acts by the Commission to amend that list.

2022/04/01
Committee: CULT

2021/0106(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) The notion of remote biometric identification system as used in this Regulation should be defined functionally, as an AI system intended for the identification of natural persons at a distance through the comparison of a person’s biometric data with the biometric data contained in a reference database, ~~and without prior knowledge whether the targeted person will be present and can be identified,~~ irrespectively of the particular technology, processes or types of biometric data used. Considering their different characteristics and manners in which they are used, as well as the different risks involved, a distinction should be made between ‘real- time’ and ‘post’ remote biometric identification systems. In the case of ‘real- time’ systems, the capturing of the biometric data, the comparison and the identification occur all instantaneously, near-instantaneously or in any event without a significant delay. In this regard, there should be no scope for circumventing the rules of this Regulation on the ‘real- time’ use of the AI systems in question by providing for minor delays. ‘Real-time’ systems involve the use of ‘live’ or ‘near- ‘live’ material, such as video footage, generated by a camera or other device with similar functionality. In the case of ‘post’ systems, in contrast, the biometric data have already been captured and the comparison and identification occur only after a significant delay. This involves material, such as pictures or video footage generated by closed circuit television cameras or private devices, which has been generated before the use of the system in respect of the natural persons concerned.

2022/04/01
Committee: CULT

2021/0106(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) In order to ensure a consistent and high level of protection of public interests as regards health, safety and fundamental rights, common normative standards for all high-risk AI systems should be established. Those standards should be consistent with the Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union (the Charter) and should be non-discriminatory and in line with the Union’s international trade commitments. However, as regards the risk management system for high-risk AI systems, EU harmonisation legislation should concentrate on the essential requirements and leave their technical implementation to optional, stakeholder-developed, product-specific and state-of-the-art standards. European legislation should, therefore, concentrate on the desired output of risk assessment and management systems, and explicitly leave industry responsible for designing their system and adapting it to their internal operations and structures, in particular through the development of state-of-the- art standardisation systems.

2022/04/01
Committee: CULT

2021/0106(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)

(17a) Artificial intelligence and related services should not exclude any political, social or economic groups

2022/04/01
Committee: CULT

2021/0106(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) The use of AI systems for ‘real- time’ remote biometric identification of natural persons in publicly accessible spaces for the purpose of law enforcement necessarily involves the processing of biometric data. The rules of this Regulation that prohibit, subject to certain exceptions, such use, which are based on Article 16 TFEU, should apply as lex specialis in respect of the rules on the processing of biometric data contained in Article 10 of Directive (EU) 2016/680, thus regulating such use and the processing of biometric data involved in an exhaustive manner. Therefore, such use and processing should only be possible in as far as it is compatible with the framework set by this Regulation, without there being scope, outside that framework, for the competent authorities, where they act for purpose of law enforcement, to use such systems and process such data in connection thereto on the grounds listed in Article 10 of Directive (EU) 2016/680. In this context, this Regulation is not intended to provide the legal basis for the processing of personal data under Article 8 of Directive 2016/680. However, the use of ‘real-time’ remote biometric identification systems in publicly accessible spaces for purposes other than law enforcement, including by competent authorities, should not be covered by the specific framework regarding such use for the purpose of law enforcement set by this Regulation. Such use for purposes other than law enforcement should therefore not be subject to the requirement of an authorisation under this Regulation and the applicable detailed rules of national law that may give effect to it.

2022/04/01
Committee: CULT

2021/0106(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36 a (new)

(36a) whereas suitable legislation is required since artificial intelligence could bridge the digital divide between different areas and therefore, as a result, also stop the phenomenon of depopulation with its adverse economic and social consequences for mountainous, remote and rural areas;

2022/04/01
Committee: CULT

2021/0106(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36 b (new)

(36b) Artificial intelligence could bring jobs and benefits even to small communities in mountainous, remote and rural areas, thus boosting employment in the area and triggering economic spillovers which prevent economic and social depression in communities in geographically disadvantaged zones.

2022/04/01
Committee: CULT

2021/0106(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37

(37) Another area in which the use of AI systems deserves special consideration is the access to and enjoyment of certain essential private and public services and benefits necessary for people to fully participate in society or to improve one’s standard of living. Particular reference is made and attention drawn to people deemed vulnerable and their households. In particular, AI systems used to evaluate the credit score or creditworthiness of natural persons should be classified as high-risk AI systems, since they determine those persons’ access to financial resources or essential services such as housing, electricity, and telecommunication services. AI systems used for this purpose may lead to discrimination of persons or groups and perpetuate historical patterns of discrimination, for example based on racial or ethnic origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, or create new forms of discriminatory impacts. Considering the very limited scale of the impact and the available alternatives on the market, it is appropriate to exempt AI systems for the purpose of creditworthiness assessment and credit scoring when put into service by small-scale providers for their own use. Natural persons applying for or receiving public assistance benefits and services from public authorities are typically dependent on those benefits and services and in a vulnerable position in relation to the responsible authorities. If AI systems are used for determining whether such benefits and services should be denied, reduced, revoked or reclaimed by authorities, they may have a significant impact on persons’ livelihood and may infringe their fundamental rights, such as the right to social protection, non- discrimination, human dignity or an effective remedy. Those systems should therefore be classified as high-risk. Nonetheless, this Regulation should not hamper the development and use of innovative approaches in the public administration, which would stand to benefit from a wider use of compliant and safe AI systems, provided that those systems do not entail a high risk to legal and natural persons. Finally, AI systems used to dispatch or establish priority in the dispatching of emergency first response services should also be classified as high- risk since they make decisions in very critical situations for the life and health of persons and their property.

2022/04/01
Committee: CULT

2021/0106(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37 a (new)

(37a) whereas cultural activities could derive an economic benefit from the use of artificial intelligence;

2022/04/01
Committee: CULT

2021/0106(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37 b (new)

(37b) whereas the 4hc project aims to set up a digital skills centre to preserve European cultural heritage;

2022/04/01
Committee: CULT

2021/0106(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38

~~[...]~~Deleted

2022/04/01
Committee: CULT

2021/0106(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39

(39) AI systems used in migration, asylum and border control management affect people who are often in particularly vulnerable position and who are dependent on the outcome of the actions of the competent public authorities. The accuracy, non-discriminatory nature and transparency of the AI systems used in those contexts are therefore particularly important to guarantee the respect of the fundamental rights of the affected persons, notably their rights to free movement, non-discrimination, protection of private life and personal data, international protection and good administration. It is therefore appropriate to classify as high-risk AI systems intended to be used by the competent public authorities charged with tasks in the fields of migration, asylum and border control management as polygraphs and similar tools or to detect the emotional state of a natural person; for assessing certain risks posed by natural persons entering the territory of a Member State or applying for visa or asylum; for verifying the authenticity of the relevant documents of natural persons; for assisting competent public authorities for the examination of applications for asylum, visa and residence permits and associated complaints with regard to the objective to establish the eligibility of the natural persons applying for a status. AI systems in the area of migration, asylum and border control management covered by this Regulation should comply with the relevant procedural requirements set by the Directive 2013/32/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council49, the Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council50and other relevant legislation. _________________ 49 Directive 2013/32/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on common procedures for granting and withdrawing international protection (OJ L 180, 29.6.2013, p. 60). 50 Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code) (OJ L 243, 15.9.2009, p. 1).deleted

2022/04/01
Committee: CULT

2021/0106(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40

(40) Certain AI systems intended for the administration of justice and democratic processes should be classified as high-risk, considering their potentially significant impact on democracy, rule of law, individual freedoms as well as the right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial. In particular, to address the risks of potential biases, errors and opacity, it is appropriate to qualify as high-risk AI systems intended to assist judicial authorities in researching and interpreting facts and the law and in applying the law to a concrete set of facts. Such qualification should not extend, however, to AI systems intended for purely ancillary administrative activities that do not affect the actual administration of justice in individual cases, such as anonymisation or pseudonymisation of judicial decisions, documents or data, communication between personnel, administrative tasks or allocation of resources.deleted

2022/04/01
Committee: CULT

2021/0106(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41

(41) The fact that an AI system is classified as high risk under this Regulation should not be interpreted as indicating that the use of the system is necessarily lawful under other acts of Union law or under national law compatible with Union law, such as on the protection of personal data, on the use of polygraphs and similar tools or other systems to detect the emotional state of natural persons. Any such use should continue to occur solely in accordance with the applicable requirements resulting from the Charter and from the applicable acts of secondary Union law and national law. This Regulation should not be understood as providing for the legal ground for processing of personal data, including special categories of personal data, where relevant.deleted

2022/04/01
Committee: CULT

2021/0106(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 89 a (new)

(89a) whereas territorial competitiveness and business productivity cannot fail to take into account the spread of digital communications and technologies, and in particular the quality, accessibility and efficiency of public and private digital services, in which some EU Member States are significantly lagging behind;

2022/04/01
Committee: CULT

2021/0106(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 89 b (new)

(89b) whereas artificial intelligence has the potential to promote more connectedness between remote, mountainous and rural areas and cities and metropolitan areas and, therefore, suitable legislation should be considered;

2022/04/01
Committee: CULT

2021/0106(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 36

(36) ‘remote biometric identification system’ means an AI system for the purpose of identifying natural persons at a distance through the comparison of a person’s biometric data with the biometric data contained in a reference database~~, and without prior knowledge of the user of the AI system whether the person will be present and can be identified~~ ;

2022/04/01
Committee: CULT

2021/0106(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) the placing on the market, putting into service or use of an AI system that deploys subliminal techniques beyond a person’s consciousness in order to materially distort a person’s behaviour or views in a manner that causes or is likely to cause that person or another person physical or psychological harm;

2022/04/01
Committee: CULT

2021/0106(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) the placing on the market, putting into service or use of an AI system that exploits any of the vulnerabilities of a specific group of persons due to their age, physical or mental disability, in order to materially distort the behaviour or views of a person pertaining to that group in a manner that causes or is likely to cause that person or another person physical or psychological harm;

2022/04/01
Committee: CULT

2021/0106(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

~~(a) AI systems intended to be used for the purpose of determining access or assigning natural persons to educational and vocational training institutions;~~deleted

2022/04/01
Committee: CULT

2021/0106(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b

(b) AI systems intended to be used for the purpose of assessing students in educational and vocational training institutions and for assessing participants in tests commonly required for admission to educational institutions.deleted

2022/04/01
Committee: CULT

2021/0106(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a

(a) AI systems intended to be used for recruitment or selection of natural persons, notably for advertising vacancies, screening or filtering applications, evaluating candidates in the course of interviews or tests;deleted

2022/04/01
Committee: CULT

2021/0106(COD)

Alessandro PANZA

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b

(b) AI intended to be used for making decisions on promotion and termination of work-related contractual relationships, for task allocation and for monitoring and evaluating performance and behavior of persons in such relationships.deleted

2022/04/01
Committee: CULT

2020/2140(DEC)

Maximilian KRAH, Joachim KUHS, Alessandro PANZA, Vincenzo SOFO, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1

1. Notes with concern that more than half of EU expenditure in 2019 may be considered as high-risk, including reimbursement-based payments for investments in the areas of cohesion and rural development; notes with concern that the increase in the estimated rate of material error from 4,5 % in 2018 to 4,9 % in 2019 can result in auditors giving an adverse opinion on EU expenditure;

2021/01/25
Committee: REGI

2020/2140(DEC)

Maximilian KRAH, Joachim KUHS, Alessandro PANZA, Vincenzo SOFO, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Notes the decrease in the estimated level of error in spending on ‘Economic, social and territorial cohesion’ from 5 % in 2018 to 4,4 % in 2019; welcomes this year- on-year improvement, but is disappointed that it has not proved possible to decrease the error rate to the 3 % level recorded in 2017; is concerned that of the 236 transactions examined, 29 errors had not been detected by audit authorities, taking account of the 64 errors previously discovered by audit authorities and corrections applied by programme authorities (worth a total of 334 million euros for both programming periods taken together);

2021/01/25
Committee: REGI

2020/2140(DEC)

Maximilian KRAH, Joachim KUHS, Alessandro PANZA, Vincenzo SOFO, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)

4 a. Regrets that ‘Ineligible projects’ made 55% as a main type of error; notes that for five ERDF projects, from the 2014-2020 programming period, aid was granted to beneficiaries or operations that did not meet the eligibility conditions set out in the applicable regulation and multiannual operational programmes;

2021/01/25
Committee: REGI

2020/2140(DEC)

Maximilian KRAH, Joachim KUHS, Alessandro PANZA, Vincenzo SOFO, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)

4 b. Regrets that ‘Infringements of internal market rules’ made 24% as a main type of error (9% - infringements of state aid rules; 15% - serious non- compliance with public procurement rules);

2021/01/25
Committee: REGI

2020/2140(DEC)

Maximilian KRAH, Joachim KUHS, Alessandro PANZA, Vincenzo SOFO, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)

4 c. Regrets that ‘Ineligible expenditure’ made 12% as a main type of error;

2021/01/25
Committee: REGI

2020/2140(DEC)

Maximilian KRAH, Joachim KUHS, Alessandro PANZA, Vincenzo SOFO, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)

4 d. Finds unacceptable the weaknesses found in the work of several audit authorities covered by ECA sample, which currently limit the reliance that can be placed on that work (the recalculated rate was above the 2 % materiality threshold in nine out of 20 assurance packages for the 2014-2020 period, the Commission adjusted the residual error rates for eight assurance packages to a figure above 2 %);

2021/01/25
Committee: REGI

2020/2140(DEC)

Maximilian KRAH, Joachim KUHS, Alessandro PANZA, Vincenzo SOFO, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 e (new)

4 e. Notes that for 120 of the sampled transactions (55 %), the European Court of Auditors (ECA) was able to draw conclusions on the basis of its review of the work carried out by the audit authorities; is deeply concerned that ECA identified shortcomings with regards to the scope, quality and/or documentation of that work in 100 transactions (45 %), which required the ECA to carry out once more the corresponding audit procedures;

2021/01/25
Committee: REGI

2020/2140(DEC)

Maximilian KRAH, Joachim KUHS, Alessandro PANZA, Vincenzo SOFO, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 f (new)

4 f. Is very concerned about the weaknesses found in the work of several audit authorities covered by the European Court of Auditors' (ECA) sample, which currently limit the reliance that can be placed on that work (the recalculated rate was above the 2 % materiality threshold in nine out of 20 assurance packages for the 2014-2020 period, the Commission adjusted the residual error rates for eight assurance packages to a figure above 2 %); notes that for 120 of the sampled transactions (55 %), the ECA was able to draw conclusions on the basis of its review of the work carried out by the audit authorities; is deeply concerned that ECA identified shortcomings with the scope, quality and/or documentation of that work in 100 transactions (45 %), which required the ECA to carry out once more the corresponding audit procedures;

2021/01/25
Committee: REGI

2020/2140(DEC)

Maximilian KRAH, Joachim KUHS, Alessandro PANZA, Vincenzo SOFO, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 g (new)

4 g. Notes that 13 of the compliance audits (5 by DG REGIO and 8 by DG EMPL) were final by May 2020, but for half of these audits, therefore, the residual rates were not yet final;

2021/01/25
Committee: REGI

2020/2140(DEC)

Maximilian KRAH, Joachim KUHS, Alessandro PANZA, Vincenzo SOFO, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6 a. Calls on the Commission to: - clarify eligibility conditions (including by defining what is meant by ‘physically completed’ and/or ‘fully implemented’ operations to help Member States to verify that operations comply with Article 65(6) of the CPR and avoid the non-detection of ineligible operations); - take action to increase the reliability of the residual rates reported by audit authorities (analyse the main sources of undetected errors and develop the necessary measures together with audit authorities to improve the reliability of reported residual rates);

2021/01/25
Committee: REGI

2020/2140(DEC)

Maximilian KRAH, Joachim KUHS, Alessandro PANZA, Vincenzo SOFO, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7 a. Regrets that the delayed timing of a number of evaluations and studies analysing the results of the 2007-2013 period and the early stages of programming and implementation of the 2014-2020 cohesion policy programmes means that lessons learned are too late to have an impact on either the current or following programming periods (the results of the2014-2020 ex-post evaluations, for example, are expected to be available by the end of 2025 as required by the CPR, by then the 2021- 2027 programming period will be in its fifth year and the Commission is likely to be well advanced in preparing its legislative proposals for the post-2027 period);

2021/01/25
Committee: REGI

2020/2140(DEC)

Maximilian KRAH, Joachim KUHS, Alessandro PANZA, Vincenzo SOFO, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)

7 b. Finds the effects of the relatively low levels of implementation in cohesion policy, compared to the rest of EU budget, worrisome; notes that an eventual time lag between the start of the programme, implementation and realisation of outputs and results, together with the fact that the latest data available relates to the end of 2018 in an implementation period lasting until the end of 2023, make it harder at this stage to achieve the objectives;

2021/01/25
Committee: REGI

2020/2140(DEC)

Maximilian KRAH, Joachim KUHS, Alessandro PANZA, Vincenzo SOFO, Rosanna CONTE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)

7 c. Regrets that of 72 indicators in total, only one third of the indicators are on track to meet their targets and that about half of the indicators are not on track; regrets that of 9 indicators linked to the general objectives, only two are on track, meanwhile about one third of the indicators had a mid-term milestone target set for 2018; notes that in total, 40 % of the output indicators are on track, for result and impact indicators, this percentage is 10 %; stresses that of all 10 indicators from the programme statements linked to the objective of supporting the shift towards a low-carbon economy in all sectors, only 1 –‘Number of households with improved energy consumption classification indicator’ – is on track;

2021/01/25
Committee: REGI

2020/2076(INI)

Francesca DONATO, Alessandro PANZA, Vincenzo SOFO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)

Aa. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented recession in the Union, the effects of which will be felt even more strongly in the industrial sector, with many businesses notably weakened or forced to close down;

2020/06/15
Committee: REGI

2020/2076(INI)

Francesca DONATO, Alessandro PANZA, Vincenzo SOFO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Draft opinion
Recital B

B. whereas the EU’s microenterprises and SMEs have traditionally generated a high share of the EU’s employment, and in so doing have ensured social and economic well-being and prosperity;

2020/06/15
Committee: REGI

2020/2076(INI)

Francesca DONATO, Alessandro PANZA, Vincenzo SOFO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1

1. Recalls that the EU’s industrial future is linked ~~to an alignment of the economy with the principles of the European Green Deal,~~above all to a full economic recovery following the pandemic crisis and to a roadmap towards a new growth policy for the EU~~, bring~~ carrying citizens, cities and regions to~~gether~~ the same higher level of development, and allowing for a just transition;

2020/06/15
Committee: REGI

2020/2076(INI)

Francesca DONATO, Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Vincenzo SOFO, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 a (new)

Article 1a The Commission shall provide the European Parliament and the Council with an evaluation report on REACT-EU by 31 December 2023, covering budgetary commitments and payments, where possible, for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022. That report shall include information on the achievement of the objectives of REACT-EU, the efficiency of the use of its resources, the types of actions financed, the beneficiaries and final recipients of the financial allocations as well as its European added value in aiding the economic recovery.

2020/07/24
Committee: REGI

2020/0101(COD)

Francesca DONATO, Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Vincenzo SOFO, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1

Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Annex VII a – paragraph 3 – point b

(b) For the number of people unemployed and the number of young people unemployed the reference period shall be: the average of ~~June to August~~April to June 2020.

2020/07/24
Committee: REGI

2020/0101(COD)

Francesca DONATO, Alessandro PANZA, Rosanna CONTE, Vincenzo SOFO, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1

Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Annex VII a – paragraph 4 – point b

(b) For the number of people unemployed and the number of young people unemployed the reference period shall be: the average of ~~June to August~~April to June 2021.

2020/07/24
Committee: REGI

2020/0100(COD)

Francesca DONATO, Alessandro PANZA, Vincenzo SOFO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) In order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition, the Facility should cover a wide range of investments, on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards a climate neutral economy, as described in the territorial just transition plans. The investments supported may cover energy and transport infrastructure, district heating networks, green mobility, smart waste and water management, clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings, support to transition to a circular economy, land restoration and decontamination, as well as up- and re- skilling, training and social infrastructure, including social housing. Infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand disasters. Comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. Investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. By supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues, the Facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social, economic and environmental challenges resulting from the adjustment to climate transition. ~~In order to help identify investments with a high positive environmental impact eligible under the Facility, the EU taxonomy on environmentally sustainable economic activities may be used.~~

2020/09/01
Committee: REGI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. By 3~~0 Septem~~1 October 20231, and every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall review:

2020/06/09
Committee: REGI

Francesca DONATO, Alessandro PANZA, Vincenzo SOFO, Rosanna CONTE, Stefania ZAMBELLI

Alessandro PANZA

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Draws attention to the fact that high-risk expenditures are often subject to complex rules and eligibility conditions which lead to errors and that a number of these errors are compounded by a supplemental layer added by national and Union authorities; recalls that simpler ~~national~~ eligibility rules might help reduce this source of error and result in a smaller administrative burden for beneficiaries; invite the Commission to take note of the problem and find better solutions in order to avoid the administrative burdens and to foster simplified procedures;

2019/12/16
Committee: REGI

Francesca DONATO, Alessandro PANZA, André ROUGÉ, Rosanna CONTE, Mathilde ANDROUËT

Proposal for a regulation
Title 1

Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 and Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013 in order to provide financial assistance to Member States to cover serious financial burden inflicted on them following a withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union without an agreement

2019/10/09
Committee: REGI

2019/0183(COD)

Francesca DONATO, Alessandro PANZA, André ROUGÉ, Rosanna CONTE, Mathilde ANDROUËT

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) The European Union Solidarity Fund ~~(‘the Fund’)~~ was established by Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/20028 . The Fund was created to provide financial assistance to Member States ~~following emergency situations as a concrete sign of European solidarity in situations of distress~~, to respond to major natural disasters, and to express European solidarity with disaster-stricken regions within Europe. _________________ 8Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 of 11 November 2002 establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund (OJ L 311, 14.11.2002, p. 3).

2019/10/09
Committee: REGI

2019/0183(COD)

Francesca DONATO, Alessandro PANZA, André ROUGÉ, Rosanna CONTE, Mathilde ANDROUËT

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)

(1 a) The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) was established1a to show solidarity towards workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation and global financial and economic crises, and can also support beneficiaries in small labour markets or in exceptional circumstances, in particular with regard to collective applications involving small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs), even if the number of redundancies is below the normal threshold for mobilisation of the EGF. _________________ 1aRegulation (EC) No 1927/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (OJ L 406, 30.12.20016, p.1).

2019/10/09
Committee: REGI

2019/0183(COD)

Francesca DONATO, Alessandro PANZA, André ROUGÉ, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) To maintain the availability of the ~~Fund for natural disasters, its~~European Union Solidarity Fund and of the EGF for their original purposes, a budgetary ceiling for support related to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union without an agreement should be established.

2019/10/09
Committee: REGI

Francesca DONATO, Alessandro PANZA, André ROUGÉ, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 a (new) Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013

Article 1 a Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013 is amended as follows: (1) In Article 2, the following point is added after point b: "(c) workers made redundant and self- employed persons whose activity has ceased as a result of a withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) without an agreement." (2) In Article 3, the following point is added after point b: "(c) a worker or a self-employed person whose activity ceased as a consequence of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union without an agreement." (3) Article 4, paragraph 2, is replaced by the following: "2. In small labour markets or in exceptional circumstances, such as a withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union pursuant to Article 50 TEU without an agreement, in particular with regard to cases involving SMEs, where duly substantiated by the applicant Member State, an application for a financial contribution under this Article may be considered admissible even if the criteria laid down in points (a) or (b) of paragraph 1 are not entirely met, when the redundancies have a serious impact on employment and the local, regional or national economy. The applicant Member State shall specify which of the intervention criteria set out in points (a) and (b) of paragraph 1 are not entirely met. The aggregated amount of contributions in exceptional circumstances may not exceed 10 % of the annual maximum amount of the EGF." (4) In Article 7, the following paragraph is added after paragraph 4: "5. The available appropriations for the actions referred to in point (c) of Article 2 shall be limited to 75 % of the maximum available amount of the EGF for the years 2019 and 2020, after which the exceptional intervention measure set out therein shall end. For those actions, the mobilisation of the EGF shall cover the costs of the measures under points (a), (b) and (c) of Article 7(1) for those workers or self-employed persons directly affected from the date of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union pursuant to Article 50 TEU without an agreement until 31 December 2020."

2019/10/09
Committee: REGI

2019/0183(COD)

Francesca DONATO, Alessandro PANZA, André ROUGÉ, Rosanna CONTE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – title

2 Article 2Entry into force

2019/10/09
Committee: REGI