479 Amendments of Spyros DANELLIS
Amendment 5 #
2013/2098(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph Β – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph Β – subparagraph 1 (new)
whereas measures to encourage and support regional and local interaction between the primary and tertiary sectors could ensure the sustainable development of agriculture and tourism in the EU;
Amendment 7 #
2013/2098(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers it important to identify specific features at regional level and to organise cooperation with all parties concerned in the further development of these aspects; calls on the Commission to take account of the particular nature and development needs of ultraperipheral regions and island and mountain areas in the EU;
Amendment 12 #
2013/2098(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that regional quality branding must help to preserve the image of Europe as a high-quality destination for tourism, on the basis of various regional tourism products, for example agritourism, rural tourism, ecotourism, cycle routes, the industrial heritage and gastro- tourism;
Amendment 17 #
2013/2098(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that, for regional quality branding to work successfully, it is particularly important to establish framework conditions and criteria for the award of such brands, accompanied by suitable (funding, educational, etc.) programmes to provide the necessary incentives and support for their effective implementation by local authorities and enterprises;
Amendment 19 #
2013/2098(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Stresses the importance of the growing international market in tourist products based on the 'experience economy' and calls on the Commission to take account of the role of gastronomy in the development of rural tourism; considers it necessary to enhance and coordinate existing policies and instruments and develop new programmes and initiatives to encourage collaboration between the primary and tertiary sectors in EU rural areas;
Amendment 21 #
2013/2098(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to include various forms of tourism involving rural activities in related measures and programmes such as EDEN, Calypso, etc.; stresses the need for targeted initiatives and programmes to promote rural tourism activities;
Amendment 29 #
2013/2098(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Calls on the Commission to consider the introduction of two new principles for the promotion of regional quality branding: 'interregionality' and 'complementarity' to promote joint planning and cooperation between tourist services in a single geographical area within accordance with paragraph 5 of the European Parliament resolution of 27 September 2011 on Europe, the world's No 1 tourist destination – a new political framework for tourism in Europe (2010/2206(INI);
Amendment 20 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) While the application of Directive 2003/87/EC continues to be based on arrival at or departure from aerodromes in the Union, in order to be a simple and workable means to limit the application of regional market-based measures for the 7 years until a global market-based measure begins operation, the percentages have been calculated by Eurocontrol on the basis of the proportion of the Great Circle Distance between the main airports in the EEA and in third countries that is not more than 12 miles beyond the furthest point of EEA coastline. Since the Union does not consider that a global market-based measure should be based on actual airspace considerations, as compared to the arrival or departure from aerodromes, the relevance of the percentages is limited to the period up to 2020. If a global market- based measure is not agreed at ICAO’s 39th Assembly, then from 1 January 2017 until the end of 2020 the percentage of emissions that will require the surrender of allowances will be 50% of each departing and arriving flight, to improve coverage and environmental integrity.
Amendment 35 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) While the application of Directive 2003/87/EC continues to be based on arrival at or departure from aerodromes in the Union, in order to be a simple and workable means to limit the application of regional market-based measures for the 7 years until a global market-based measure begins operation, the percentages have been calculated by Eurocontrol on the basis of the proportion of the Great Circle Distance between the main airports in the EEA and in third countries that is not more than 12 miles beyond the furthest point of EEA coastline. Since the Union does not consider that a global market-based measure should be based on actual airspace considerations, as compared to the arrival or departure from aerodromes, the relevance of the percentages is limited to the period up to 2020. If a global market- based measure is not agreed at ICAO’s 39th Assembly, then from 1 January 2017 until the end of 2020 the percentage of emissions that will require the surrender of allowances will be 50% of each departing and arriving flight, to improve coverage and environmental integrity.
Amendment 44 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) emissions from flights to and from countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) in each calendar year between 2014 and 202016 where the operator of such flights has surrendered allowances in respect of the percentages of their verified emissions from those flights listed in accordance with Annex IIc, or calculated in accordance with paragraph 6;
Amendment 46 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28a – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 28a – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) emissions from flights to and from countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) in each calendar year between 2017 and 2020, where the operator of such flights has surrendered allowances in respect of 50% of their verified emissions from those flights, if the 39th ICAO Assembly fails to agree on a global market-based measure that applies to the majority of international aviation emissions and that is effective as of 2020;
Amendment 47 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28a – paragraph 1 – b b (new)
Article 28a – paragraph 1 – b b (new)
Amendment 65 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28a – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 28a – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) emissions from flights to and from countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) in each calendar year between 2014 and 202016 where the operator of such flights has surrendered allowances in respect of the percentages of their verified emissions from those flights listed in accordance with Annex IIc, or calculated in accordance with paragraph 6;
Amendment 69 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28a – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 28a – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) emissions from flights to and from countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) in each calendar year between 2017 and 2020, where the operator of such flights has surrendered allowances in respect of 50% of their verified emissions from those flights, if the 39th ICAO Assembly fails to agree on a global market-based measure that applies to the majority of international aviation emissions and that is effective as of 2020;
Amendment 70 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) emissions from flights to and from countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) in each calendar year between 2017 and 2020, where the operator of such flights has surrendered allowances in compliance with point b of Paragraph 1, only if the 39th Assembly of ICAO has agreed a global market-based measure that applies to the majority of international aviation emissions and that is effective as of 2020;
Amendment 104 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive shall apply to packages offered for sale or sold by traders to travellers, with the exception of Article 17, and to assisted travel arrangements with the exception of Articles 4 to 14, Articles 18 and Article 21(1), under the conditions and to the extent set out in its respective provisions, to packages offered for sale or sold by traders to travellers, assisted travel arrangements and stand- alone travel services.
Amendment 114 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
Amendment 128 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point 5 – introductory part
Article 3 – point 5 – introductory part
(5) ‘assistlinked travel arrangement’ means a combination of at least two different types of travel services for the purpose of the same trip or holiday, not constituting a package, resulting in the conclusion of separate contracts with the individual travel service providers, if a retailer facilitates the combination: (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 184 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that the traveller may terminate the contract before the start of the package against payment of an appropriate compensation to the organiser. The contract may specify reasonable standardised termination fees based on the time of the termination and the customary cost savings and income from alternative deployment of the travel services. In the absence of standardised termination fees, the amount of the compensation shall correspond to the price of the package minus the expenses proved to have been saved by the organiser which cannot be recuperated from the service providers or through alternative deployment of the services. Fees due for the termination of the contract, including administrative fees, shall not be disproportionate nor excessive. The organiser shall provide a statement of reasons for the calculation of the amount of the compensation or the standardised termination fees.
Amendment 234 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall allow organisers of packages, retailers facilitating the procurement of assisted travel arrangements and passenger carriers established outside of their territory or outside the Union to obtain insolvency protection under their national insolvency protection schemes.
Amendment 246 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 a (new)
Article 17 a (new)
Amendment 247 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 c (new)
Article 18 c (new)
Article 18 c Right of withdrawal 1. Member States shall ensure that the traveller has a period of 24 hours to withdraw from a distance contract for a package, assisted-travel arrangement or stand-alone travel service, and seven days to withdraw from an off-premises contract, without giving any reason and without incurring any costs, provided that he gives the trader a notice on a durable medium at least 48 hours before the start of the travel service. 2. The trader shall reimburse all payments received from the traveller, without undue delay and not later than 14 days from the day on which he is informed of the traveller's decision to withdraw from the contract. 3. If the trader has not provided the traveller with information on the right of withdrawal in a clear and prominent manner, the traveller shall have the right to terminate the contract without penalty. 4. Member States shall ensure that an intermediary retailer is entitled to recuperate all payments made to a service provider in the period between the conclusion of the contract and the day on which he was informed of the traveller's decision to withdraw from the contract.
Amendment 91 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to minimise the administrative burden for ship owners and operators, in particular for small and medium sized enterprises, and to optimise the benefits-costs-ratio of the MRV system without jeopardising the objective to cover a widely predominant share of greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport, the rules for MRV should only apply to large emitters. A threshold of 5000 gross tonnage (GT) has been selected after detailed objective analysis of sizes and emissions of ships going to and coming from Union ports. Ships above 5000 GT account for around 55% of the number of ships calling into Union ports and represent around 90% of the related emissions. This non-discriminatory threshold would ensure that that the most relevant emitters are covered. A lower threshold would result in higher administrative burden while a higher threshold would limit the coverage of emissions and thus the environmental effectiveness of the system. This will be enacted through an exemption intended to be temporary, pending a global agreement or later review.
Amendment 95 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The rules should take into account existing requirements and data already available on board of ships; therefore, ship owners should be given the opportunity to select one out of the following four monitoring methods: the use of Bunker Fuel Delivery Notes, bunker fuel tank monitoring, flow meters for applicable combustion processes or direct emission measurements. Bunker Fuel Delivery Notes may also be used by vessels that do not have the necessary equipment installed for automated monitoring for a transition period of two years. A ship specific monitoring plan should document the choice made and provide further details on the application of the selected method.
Amendment 119 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation applies to ships above 50400 gross tons in respect of emissions released during their voyages from the last port of call to a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and from a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State to their next port of call, as well as within ports under the jurisdiction of a Member State.
Amendment 177 #
Amendment 178 #
Amendment 228 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. During the course of visits and inspections undertaken by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to monitor the implementation of Directive 2009/16/EC on Port State Control, the Agency will also monitor the application of paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 by the competent authorities of Member States and report to the Commission;
Amendment 249 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 a (new)
Article 26 a (new)
Article 26a Exemption The provisions of this Regulation shall not apply to ships between 400 and 5000 gross tons.
Amendment 255 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part B – paragraph 3 – point a
Annex I – part B – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) Bunker Fuel Delivery Note (BDN) and periodic stocktakes of fuel tanks until 1 July 2017;
Amendment 262 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part B – point 1 – paragraph 5 – point a a (new)
Annex I – part B – point 1 – paragraph 5 – point a a (new)
(aa) the density measured in a test analysis conducted in an accredited fuel test laboratory, where available;
Amendment 265 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part B – point 2 – paragraph 5 – point b a (new)
Annex I – part B – point 2 – paragraph 5 – point b a (new)
(ba) the density measured in a test analysis conducted in an accredited fuel test laboratory, where available;
Amendment 16 #
2013/0222(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The provisions on pharmacovigilance relating to medicinal products of human use laid down in Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 and Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use12 were amended by Directive 2010/84/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2010 amending, as regards pharmacovigilance, Directive 2001/83/EC on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use13 , Regulation (EU) No 1235/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2010 amending, as regards pharmacovigilance of medicinal products for human use, Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a European Medicines Agency, and Regulation (EC) No 1394/2007 on advanced therapy medicinal products14 , Directive 2012/26/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 amending Directive 2001/83/EC as regards pharmacovigilance15 and Regulation (EU) No 1027/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 amending Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 as regards pharmacovigilance16 . Those amendments only cover medicinal products for human use. Those amendments provide for new pharmacovigilance tasks for the Agency including Union-wide pharmacovigilance procedures, the monitoring of literature cases, the improved information technology tools and the provision of more information to the general public. Furthermore, the pharmacovigilance legislation stipulates that the Agency should be enabled to fund those activities from fees charged to marketing authorisation holders and a contribution from the Union. New categories of fees should therefore be created to cover the new and specific tasks of the Agency. __________________ 12 13 14 15 16The European Parliament and the Council should examine the level of the Union contribution on the basis of an evaluation of needs and taking account of the level of fees. The level of the fees charged to marketing authorisation holders will take into account the current financial situation and entrepreneurial environment of Member States. __________________ 12 OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 67. OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 67. 13 OJ L 348, 31.12.2010, p.74. OJ L 348, 31.12.2010, p.74. 14 OJ L 348, 31.12.2010, p.1. OJ L 348, 31.12.2010, p.1. 15 OJ L 299, 27.10.2012, p.1. OJ L 299, 27.10.2012, p.1. 16 OJ L 316, 14.11.2012, p.38. OJ L 316, 14.11.2012, p.38.
Amendment 29 #
2013/0222(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In line with the policy of the Union to support small and medium-sized enterprises, reduced fees, deferral of payment of fees and administrative assistance should apply to small and medium-sized enterprises within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium- sized enterprises18 . Consistent with this policy, micro enterprises within the meaning of that Recommendation should be exempted from all fees under this Regulation. __________________ 18 OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p.36. OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p.36.
Amendment 46 #
2013/0222(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Where only one marketing authorisation holder is subject to the obligation to submit a periodic safety update report in the context of the procedures referred to in paragraph 1, the Agency shall levy the total amount of the applicable fee on that marketing authorisation holder. The Agency, in exceptional circumstances, may allow for a settlement to be negotiated in order to assist the single marketing authorisation holder in paying the applicable fee.
Amendment 49 #
2013/0222(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. The Agency shall levy a fee for post- authorisation safety studies referred to in Article 21 a(b) or Article 22a(1)(a) of Directive 2001/83/EC and Article 9(4)(cb) or Article 10a(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 that have been conducted in more than one Member States for the assessment thereof carried out under Articles 107n to 107q of Directive 2001/83/EC and Article 28b of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004.
Amendment 55 #
2013/0222(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. For its pharmacovigilance activities relating to information technology systems under Article 24, Article 25a, Article 26, Article 57(1)(l) of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004, monitoring of selected medical literature under Article 27 thereof and signal detection under Article 28a thereof, the Agency shall levy once per year a flat fee as laid down in Part IV of the Annex.
Amendment 117 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The simultaneous pursuit of the goals of augmentation of air traffic safety standards and improvement of the overall performance of ATM and ANS for general air traffic in Europe require that the human factor be taken into account. Therefore the Member States should consider, in addition to the introduction of ‘'just culture’' principles, relevant performance indicators should be built into the performance scheme of the SES.
Amendment 120 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) National supervisory authorities have a key role to play in the implementation of the Single European Sky and the Commission should therefore facilitate cooperation among them, including the setting up of a network, in order to enable the exchange of best practices and to develop a common approach, including through enhanced cooperation at regional level. This cooperation should take place on a. This cooperation should take place on a continuous basis and the network should meet regular basisly.
Amendment 126 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The provision of communication, navigation and surveillance services, as well as meteorological and aeronautical information services, shcould be organised under market conditions whilst taking into accountand a specific study into the impacts of such a reform should be undertaken ahead of deciding, due to the special features of such services and maintainingto ensure a high level of safety.
Amendment 127 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The concept of common projects, aimed at assisting airspace users and/or air navigation service providers to improve collective air navigation infrastructure, the provision of air navigation services and the use of airspace, in particular those that may be required for the implementation of the ATM Master Plan as endorsed by Council Decision 2009/320/EC20, in accordance with Article 1(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 219/2007, should not prejudice pre-existing projects decided by one or several Member States with similar objectives. The provisions on financing of the deployment of common projects should not prejudge the manner in which these common projects are set up. The Commission may propose that funding, such as Trans-European Network or European Investment Bank funding, may be used in support of common projects, in particular to speed up the deployment of the SESAR programme, within the multiannual financial framework. Without prejudice to access to that funding, Member States should be free to decide how revenues generated by the auctioning of aviation sector allowances under the Emissions Trading Scheme are to be used and to consider in this context whether a share of such revenues might be used to finance common projects at the level of functional airspace blocks. __________________ 20 OJ L 95, 9.4.2009, p. 41 Where applicable, common projects shall aim to enable a set of basic interoperable capabilities to exist in all Member States. __________________ 20 OJ L 95, 9.4.2009, p. 41 Or. en (New TEN-T guidelines Regulation, Article 37 (2a))
Amendment 129 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) Unless specific mechanisms are put in place, air-based and ground-based investment projects relating to the ATM Master Plan may take place in an un- coordinated manner, which could delay the effective deployment of SESAR technologies;
Amendment 131 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The concept of a Network Manager entity is central to improving the performance of Air Traffic Management at network level, by centralising the provision of certain services, which are best performed at network level. In order to facilitate dealing with an aviation crisis, a coordination of such a crisis should be ensured by the Network Manager. In this context, it is the responsibility of the Commission to ensure that no conflict of interest arises between the provision of centralised services and the role of the performance review body. In view of this, the Commission may choose to propose the establishment of an independent EU body as economic regulator.
Amendment 133 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The concept of functional airspace blocks designed to improve the co- operation between air traffic service providers, is an important tool for improving the performance of the European ATM system. To further enhance this tool, the functional airspace blocks should be made morecomplement this tool, Air Navigation Service Providers can freely enter into performance focused, -based on industrial partnerships and industry should be given more freedom to modify them in order to reach and, where possible exceed, the performance targetthat may overlap with the established functional airspace blocks.
Amendment 135 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) To enhance the customer-focus of air navigation service providers and to increase the possibility of airspace users to influence decisions, which affect them, the consultation and participation of stakeholders in major operational decisions of the air navigation service providers should be made more effective.
Amendment 141 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) TWhere relevant, the procurement of support services should be carried out, as applicable, in accordance with Directive 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts23 and Directive 2004/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors24. Account should also be taken of the guidelines set out in the Commission interpretative communication 2006/C179/02 on the Community law applicable to contract awards not or not fully subject to the provisions of the Public Procurement Directives25, as appropriate __________________ 23 24 25OJ L 134, 30.4.2004, p.114. OJ L 134, 30.4.2004, p.114. 24 OJ L 134, 30.4.2004, p. 1 OJ L 134, 30.4.2004, p. 1 25 OJ C 179, 1.8.2006, p. 2. OJ C 179, 1.8.2006, p. 2.
Amendment 157 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25 a (new)
25a. ‘human factor’ means the social, cultural and staffing conditions in the ATM sector;
Amendment 168 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The national supervisory authorities shall be legally distinct and independent in particular in organisational, hierarchical and decision-making terms, from any air navigation service providers or any private or public entity having an interest in the activities of such providers. They will also have separate annual budget allocations.
Amendment 172 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
4. The national supervisory authorities that are not legally distinct from any air navigation service providers or any private or public entity having an interest in the activities of such providers, as provided for in paragraph 2, on the date of entry into force of this Regulation shall meet this requirement by 1 Januaruly 202017 at the latest.
Amendment 180 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 6 – point c
(c) act independently in particular from any interest related to air navigation service providers and shall not seek or take instructions from any government or other public or private entity when carrying out the functions of the national supervisory authority, without prejudice to close co- operation with other relevant national authorities;
Amendment 186 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6 – point e a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 6 – point e a (new)
(ea) the authority's top management will be appointed for a fixed term of three up to seven years, renewable once, and may be relieved from office during their term only if they no longer fulfil the conditions set out in this Article or have been guilty of misconduct under national law.
Amendment 192 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) monitoring the implementation of the charging scheme in accordance with Articles 12 and 13, including the provisions on cross-subsidisation referred to in Article 13(7);
Amendment 193 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) reporting annually on its activity and the fulfilment of its tasks to the relevant authorities of the Member State, the EAA and the Commission. Such reports shall cover the steps taken and the results obtained as regards each of the tasks listed in this Article;
Amendment 194 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Each national supervisory authority shall organise proper inspections and surveys to verify compliance with the requirements of this Regulation. The air navigation service provider concerned shall facilitate such work and the relevant Member State shall offer all necessary assistance to ensure the effectiveness of compliance monitoring.
Amendment 196 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The national supervisory authorities shall exchange information about their work and decision-making principles, practices and procedures as well as implementation of Union law. They shall cooperate for the purpose of coordinating their decision- making across the Union. The national supervisory authorities shall participate and work together in a network that convenes at regular intervals and at least once a year. The Commission and the European Union Agency for Aviation ( hereafter ‘EAA’) shall be members, coordinate and support the work of the network and make recommendations to the network, as appropriate. The Commission and EAA shall facilitate active cooperation of the national supervisory authorities and exchanges and use of staff between the national supervisory authorities based on a pool of experts to be set up by EAA in accordance with Article 17(2)(f) of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008. This network may, among other things: (a) produce and disseminate streamlined methodologies and guidelines for the implementation of the authority tasks listed in Article 4. (b) provide assistance to individual NSAs on regulatory issues; (c) provide opinions to the Commission and EAA on rulemaking and certification; (d) provide opinions, guidelines and recommendations on facilitating cross- border service provision; (e) develop plans for the consolidation and integration of national supervisory authorities;
Amendment 204 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. The issue of certificates shall confer on air navigation service providers the possibility of offering their services to Member States, other air navigation service providers, airspace users and airports within the Union. With regard to support services this possibility shall be subject to the compliance with Article 10(2).
Amendment 213 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Amendment 225 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. IWhen choosing thean external provider of support services, in particular cost efficiency, overall service quality and safety of services shall be taken into account, as well as transparency of the procurement process, shall be ensured by the entity procuring those services.
Amendment 233 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The Commission will conduct a comprehensive study on the operational, economic, safety and social impacts of the introduction of market principles to the provision of support services and submit it to the European Parliament and Council by 1 January 2016. This study shall take into account the implementation of the ATM Master Plan and the impact of SESAR technologies on the support services sector.
Amendment 247 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission will, at the same time, examine the cost-effectiveness and modalities of setting up an EU body responsible for economic regulation of the ATM/ANS sector ahead of the third Reference Period of the performance scheme. Such a body should be functionally and legally separate from any service provider, whether at national or pan-European level.
Amendment 263 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) selection of appropriate key performance areas on the basis of ICAO Document No 9854 ‘Global air traffic management operational concept’, and consistent with those identified in the Performance Framework of the ATM Master Plan, including safety, the environment, capacity and, cost-efficiency and human factor areas, adapted where necessary in order to take into account the specific needs of the Single European Sky and relevant objectives for these areas and definition of a limited set of key performance indicators for measuring performance;
Amendment 282 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 10
Article 13 – paragraph 10
10. The Commission shall adopt measures setting out the details of the procedure to be followed for the application of paragraphs 1 to 9. The Commission may propose financial mechanisms to improve the synchronisation of air-based and ground-based capital expenditure related to the deployment of SESAR technologies. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 27 (3).
Amendment 286 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. the implementation of the ATM Master Plan may be supported by common projects. These projects shall support the objectives of this Regulation to improve the performance of the European aviation system in key areas such as capacity, flight and cost efficiency as well as environmental sustainability, within the overriding safety objectives. The common projects shall aim to deploy in a timely, coordinated and synchronised manner ATM functionalities to achieve the essential operational changes identified in the ATM Master Plan. Where applicable, the design and execution of common projects shall aim to enable a set of basic interoperable capabilities to exist in all Member States. Or. en (New TEN-T guidelines Regulation, Article 37 (2a))
Amendment 291 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Amendment 304 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) consolidate the procurement of ATM instrastructure and aim at increasing the interoperability of existing equipment.
Amendment 308 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 a (new)
Article 16 a (new)
Amendment 317 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
The air navigation service providers shall establish consultation mechanisms to consult the relevant groups of airspace users and aerodrome operators on all major issues related to services provided, strategic investment plans or relevant changes to airspace configurations. The airspace users shall also be involved in the process of approving strategic investment plans. The Commission shall adopt measures detailing the modalities of the consultation and of the involvement of airspace users in approving investment plans. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 27 (3).
Amendment 320 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Without prejudice to the role of the Single Sky Committee, the Commission shall establish a consultative expert group on the human factor, to which European ATM social partners and other experts from professional staff representative bodies shall belong. The role of this body shall be to advise the Commission on the interplay between operations and the human factor in the ATM sector.
Amendment 321 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. Air navigation service providers, whatever their system of ownership or legal form, shall draw up, submit to audit and publish their financial accounts. These accounts shall comply with the international accounting standards adopted by the Union. Where, owing to the legal status of the service provider, full compliance with the international accounting standards is not possible, the provider shall endeavour to achieve such compliance to the maximum possible extentMember States will take all necessary measures to ensure that Air navigation service providers comply with this Article by July 2017.
Amendment 323 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 5
Article 21 – paragraph 5
Amendment 159 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20 a) Pilotage services are in most cases provided by a single provider for reasons of effectiveness and safety. However, provisions must be made so that this port service is awarded also with transparency and cost-efficiency in mind. Member States could choose to use a derogation of two years in order to prepare the safety and procurement mechanisms for this important service.
Amendment 313 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the need to ensure the conduct of safe port operations, in accordance with international best practice;
Amendment 451 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The managing body shall make efforts to ensure that significant changes to the structure or level of infrastructure charges are made in agreement with the port users' advisory committee.
Amendment 452 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Amendment 479 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall ensure that the supervisory authority can take autonomous decisions, independently from any political body and that adequate human and financial resources are at its disposal in order to carry out its duties.
Amendment 491 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5
Article 17 – paragraph 5
5. The independent supervisory body shall have the right to require managing bodies of the ports, providers of port services and port users to submit information needed to ensure monitoring and supervision of the application of this Regulation. The relevant Member State shall make the necessary efforts to ensure that managing bodies cooperate with the supervisory body to that end.
Amendment 502 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. The independent supervisory body may cooperate with relevant competition authorities in carrying out its duties.
Amendment 535 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States may exempt pilotage services from the application of the provisions of Chapter II for a period of two years.
Amendment 174 #
2013/0137(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) intended solely for, and maintained by, gene banks, organisations and networks of conservation of genetic resources, or persons belonging to those conservation purposes, and maintenance for conservation, including in situ conservation, by officially recognised gene banks, organisations or networkpersons;
Amendment 190 #
2013/0137(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) exchanged in kind between persons oacting for purposes which are outside their than professional operatorrade, business or profession and acquire for their own use plants or plant products.
Amendment 733 #
2013/0137(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 53 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) the registration type: official description or officially recognised description;
Amendment 10 #
2013/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 9
Article 2 – point 9
Amendment 17 #
2013/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Where the ship is about to enter or it has entered the territorial sea or the contiguous zone of a Member State that is not participating in the sea operation, the participating units shall communicate information about the ship to the International Coordination Centre, which shall convey this informationas well as to the National Coordination Centre of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 18 #
2013/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. The participating units shall communicate information about any ship suspected of being engaged in illegal activities at sea outside the scope of a sea operation to the International Coordination Centre, which shall convey this informationor if the ship has entered the territorial waters of a non-participating Member State, then also directly to the National Coordination Centre of the Member State or Member States concerned.
Amendment 24 #
2013/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 11 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. The provisions of this Article shall apply exclusively during the course of operations coordinated by the Agency and shall be without prejudice to the responsibilities of Member States that accrue from the International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue.
Amendment 73 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) So as to respect proportionality and subsidiarity, as well as minimise additional administrative burden, transposition and implementation of this Directive should to the greatest extent possible build upon existing national and Regional Sea Convention rules and mechanisms. Integrated coastal management strategies should build on the principles and elements set out in Council Recommendation 2002/413/EC and Council Decision 2010/631/EU.
Amendment 103 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
4. ‘Marine waters’ means the waters, the seabed and subsoil as defined in Article 3(1) of Directive 2008/56/EC.on the seaward side of the baseline from which the breadth of territorial waters is measured extending to the outmost reach of the area where a Member State has and/or exercises jurisdiction, in accordance with the Unclos, with the exception of waters adjacent to the countries and territories mentioned in Annex II to the Treaty and the French Overseas Departments and Collectivities;
Amendment 145 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) providing for and maintain public access to the seas and coasts of the Union;
Amendment 147 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) enabling the growth of innovative and sustainable economic activities at sea as described by the Blue Growth initiative;
Amendment 148 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e c (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e c (new)
(ec) ensuring the preservation and protection of cultural heritage;
Amendment 163 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) oil and gas exploration and extraction sites and infrastructures;
Amendment 167 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
(ga) marine and coastal tourism
Amendment 169 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point g b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point g b (new)
(gb) cultural heritage protection sites
Amendment 181 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) marine and coastal tourism
Amendment 183 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point f b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point f b (new)
(fb) cultural heritage protection sites
Amendment 191 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. When organising the collection and exchange of the data referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall make use, as far as possible, of instruments and tools developed under the Integrated Maritime Policy and other EU policies, such as the INSPIRE directive (2007/2/EC).
Amendment 194 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of another Member State shall cooperate to ensure that maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies are coherent and coordinated across the coastal zone or marine region and/or sub-region concerned. Such cooperation shall in particular take into account issues of a transnational nature, such as cross-border infrastructure, and aim at a common vision for each regional sea basin, based on an analysis of existing sea uses and their potential evolution.
Amendment 197 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. To enable co-operation, Member States should, where possible, co-ordinate the timing of new Maritime Spatial Plans or the review cycles of existing ones.
Amendment 198 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) Regional Sea Conventions or other regional institutional cooperation structures covering the coastal zone or the marine region or sub-region concerned, or
Amendment 199 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Member States bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of a third country shall make every efforts to coordinate their maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies with that third country in the marine region or sub-region and the related coastal zone concerned.
Amendment 204 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. This report shall at least contain information on the implementation of Articles 6 to 13. Where possible, the content and format of the report will be harmonised with the relevant specifications of 2008/56/EC.
Amendment 205 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall submit a progress report to the European Parliament and Council at the latest a year after the deadline for the establishment of the maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies, outlining the progress made in implementing this Directive.
Amendment 128 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 should explicitly include the right to compensation for passengers suffering long delays, in line with the judgement of the European Court of Justice in the Joined cases C-402/07 and C-432/07 (Sturgeon) and the principle of equal treatment, which requires that comparable situations must not be treated differently. At the same time, the thresholds above which delays give rise to a right to compensation should be increased to take account of the financial impact on the sector and to avoid any increase in the frequency of cancellations as a consequence. To ensure that citizens travelling within the EU face homogenous conditions for compensation, the threshold should be the same for all travel within the Union, but it should depend upon the journey distance for travel to and from third countries to take into account the operational difficulties encountered by air carriers to deal with delays on remote airports.
Amendment 137 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Passengers missing a connecting flight should be properly cared for while waiting for rerouting. In line with the principle of equal treatment and the judgement of the European Court of Justice in case C- 11/11 (Air France v. Folkerts), such passengers should be able to claim compensation on a similar basis to passengers whose flights are delayed or cancelled in light of the delay upon reaching the final destination of their journey.
Amendment 147 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The reasons behind the current level of long delays and cancelled flights in the EU are not attributable solely to air carriers. In order to incentivise all actors in the aviation chain to seek efficient and timely solutions to minimise the inconvenience that long delays and cancellations cause to passengers, air carriers should have the right to seek redress from any third party which contributed to the event triggering compensation or other obligations. The exercise of this right should not be hindered by terms and conditions that the air carrier has not agreed to in the first place.
Amendment 149 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21 a) To assist National Enforcement Bodies in fulfilling their role regarding the enforcement of this Regulation, air carriers should provide them with relevant compliance documentation that demonstrates their consistent compliance with all relevant Articles of the Regulation.
Amendment 150 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 b (new)
Recital 21 b (new)
(21 b) As commercial aviation is an integrated EU market, measures to guarantee enforcement of the Regulation will be more effective at Union level with increased involvement of the European Commission. Specifically, the European Commission should increase awareness of air carriers' compliance with passenger rights requirements among the flying public by publishing a list of carriers that systematically fail to comply with the Regulation.
Amendment 245 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
If boarding is denied to passengers against their will, the operating air carrier shall immediately, and without further requirements from the passenger, compensate them in accordance with Article 7 and assist them in accordance with Article 8. Where the passenger opts for rerouting at the earliest opportunity pursuant to Article 8(1)(b) and where the departure time is at least two hours after the initial departure time, the operating carrier shall assist the passenger in accordance with Article 9.
Amendment 347 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) 261/2004
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Subject to safety constraints, where a tarmac delay exceeds one hooccurs, the operating air carrier shall provide free of charge access to toilet facilities and drinking water, shall ensure adequate heating or cooling of the passenger cabin, and shall ensure that adequate medical attention is available if needed. Where a tarmac delay reaches a maximum of fivetwo hours, the aircraft shall return to the gate or another suitable disembarkation point where passengers shall be allowed to disembark and to benefit from the same assistance as specified in paragraph 1, unless there are safety-related or security- related reasons why the aircraft cannot leave its position on the tarmac.
Amendment 390 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
The compensation referred to in paragraph 1 shall be paid within two weeks in cash, by electronic bank transfer, credit card refund, bank orders or bank cheques. Compensation can also be paid in travel vouchers or other services, with the signed consent of the passenger in a document that clarifies that the choice between the due monetary compensation and any non- monetary alternative rests with the passenger.
Amendment 444 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
In cases where an operating air carrier pays compensation or meets the other obligations incumbent on it under this Regulation, no provision of this Regulation or of national law, or of non-contractual conditions by service providers, may be interpreted as restricting its right to seek compensation for, or to recover in their entirety, the costs incurred under this Regulation from any third parties which contributed to the event triggering compensation or other obligations. This provision will be without prejudice to contracts for disclaimer between airports and air carriers.
Amendment 463 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 14 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 7 a (new)
In Article 14, the following paragraph shall be inserted: 7a. Without prejudice to obligations under paragraph 2, any electronic communication to the passenger notifying him or her of cancellation, long delay, or change of schedule shall prominently state that the passenger may be entitled to compensation and/or assistance under this Regulation.
Amendment 468 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 14 a (new)
Article 14 a (new)
13 a. The following Article is inserted: "Article 14a Compliance documents 1. Community air carriers shall prepare and submit to the National Enforcement Body of the Member State that issued their operating licence pursuant to Regulation 1008/2008 and to the European Commission by 1 January 2016 a document that demonstrates in reasonable detail that their operating procedures are sufficient to ensure that they consistently comply with all relevant Articles of the Regulation. 2. Any other carrier providing services from a Union airport shall submit a compliance document to the NEBs of all Member States in which they operate and to the European Commission. 3. Air Carriers will review their compliance documents and submit updated versions to the relevant NEB(s) and to the European Commission every three years henceforth."
Amendment 471 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
The National Enforcement Body shall closely monitor compliance with the requirements of this Regulation and take the measures necessary to ensure that the rights of passengers are respected. For this purpose, air carriers and airport managing bodies shall provide the relevant documents to the National Enforcement Body at its request. In order to carry out its functions, the National Enforcement Body shall also take accou within one month of the information submitted to it by the body designated under Artits request, without prejudicle 16a. It may also decide on enforcement actions based on individual complaints transmitted by the body designatedto the obligations of air carriers under Article 164a.
Amendment 475 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)
In Article 16, the following paragraph shall be inserted: 2a. In order to carry out its functions, the National Enforcement Body shall take account of the information submitted to it by the body designated under Article 16a and of the compliance documents submitted by air carriers, where possible corroborating the validity of Compliance Documents against complaints information. The National Enforcement Body shall also take enforcement actions based on individual complaints transmitted by the body designated under Article 16a.
Amendment 477 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
The sanctions laid down by Member States for infringements of this Regulation shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive, dissuasive and sufficient to provide carriers with a financial incentive to comply consistently with the Regulation.
Amendment 482 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 16a – paragraph 1
Article 16a – paragraph 1
At the time of reservation, air carriers shall provide information to passengers on their claim and complaint handling processes in relation to the rights set out in this Regulation and on the relevant contact addresses, to which passengers can submit claims and complaints, including via electronic means of transmission. The air carrier shall also inform passengers of the body or bodies competent for handling passenger complaints. The information on claim and complaint handling processes will be communicated to passengers, together with their rights under this Regulation, in the e-mail message that notifies them of their flight being cancelled or delayed.
Amendment 486 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 16a – paragraph 2
Article 16a – paragraph 2
If a passenger wants to make a complaint to the air carrier with regard to his rights under this Regulation, he shall submit it within 3 months from the date on which the flight was performed or was scheduled to be performed. Within 7 days of receiving the complaint, the carrier shall confirm the receipt of the complaint to the passenger. Within two months of receiving the complaint, the carrier shall provide a full and reasoned answer to the passenger, as well as the relevant contact details of the designated body referred to in paragraph 3, including postal address, phone number, email address and website.
Amendment 487 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 16a – paragraph 2
Article 16a – paragraph 2
If a passenger wants to make a complaint to the air carrier with regard to his rights under this Regulation, he shall submit it within 3 months from the date on which the flight was performed or was scheduled to be performed. Within 7 days of receiving the complaint, the carrier shall confirm the receipt of the complaint to the passenger. Within two months of receiving the complaint, the carrier shall provide a full answer to the passenger. Where the air carrier claims that extraordinary circumstances caused the cancellation or delay of a flight, the carrier's answer must contain relevant evidence.
Amendment 492 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 16a – paragraph 3
Article 16a – paragraph 3
In accordance with relevant EU and national law, each Member State shall designate a national body or bodies responsible for the out-of-court resolution of disputes between air carriers and passengers with regard to the rights covered by this Regulation. The designated body shall maintain a website, email and postal address and phone line for the public, all of which shall be provided to passengers by national aviation authorities, airport managing bodies and air carriers upon request.
Amendment 496 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 16a – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 16a – paragraph 4 a (new)
In Article 16a, the following paragraph shall be inserted: 4a. If the airline is found to be at fault the complaints handling body shall inform the National Enforcement Body, who with reference to Article 16a, paragraph 2, shall take action to ensure enforcement.
Amendment 500 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 16a – paragraph 5
Article 16a – paragraph 5
Within 7 days of receiving the complaint, the designated body shall confirm receipt of the complaint and shall send a copy to the appropriate National Enforcement Body. The national body designated under paragraph 3 shall keep the complainant informed of what steps have been taken to investigate the complaint. The time taken to provide the final reply to the complainant shall not be longer than three months from the receipt of the complaint. A copy of the final reply shall also be provided to the National Enforcement Body, who will notify the complainant of any enforcement action taken by the National Enforcement Body pursuant to their individual complaint.
Amendment 504 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 16a – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 16a – paragraph 5 a (new)
In Article 16a, the following paragraph shall be inserted: 5a. In cases where individual complaint procedures have demonstrated that a passenger is entitled to compensation, based on information it receives according to this Article, the National Enforcement Body shall, where applicable, seek from the relevant air carrier proof that all passengers of the flight have received due compensation.
Amendment 505 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 16a – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 16a – paragraph 5 b (new)
In Article 16a, the following paragraph shall be inserted: 5b. In cases where the final reply of the designated body confirms that an infringement of the Regulation has been committed, the designated body shall also send the reply, and the complaint file, to the European Commission. It will also on an annual basis send to the European Commission, and publish on its website, the number of complaints that it has received by type of alleged infringement as well as by air carrier, and the outcomes of the process (e.g. compensation paid or not paid, recovery or non-recovery of expenses for accommodation).
Amendment 507 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 16b – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 16b – paragraph 1 a (new)
In Article 16b, the following paragraph shall be inserted: 1a. The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, adopt provisions on the minimum contents of the compliance documents of Article 15. The minimum contents will however at least contain contingency plans for major disruptions, would identify those responsible for providing assistance and other rights, the modalities and procedures through which complaints are handled and assistance and compensation are provided, and procedures and templates for communication with passengers. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 16c.
Amendment 512 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 16b – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 16b – paragraph 5 a (new)
In Article 16b, the following paragraph shall be inserted: 5a. The Commission shall publish on its website and regularly update, starting no later than 1 May 2015, a list of all air carriers operating in the Union that systematically fail to comply with the provisions of this Regulation. Irrespective of size or nationality, any carrier for whom the Commission has received evidence of infringements according to Article 16a Paragraph 5b that occurred to passengers on more than 10 different flights in one calendar year, and that relate to more than one Article of the Regulation, shall be considered to systematically fail to comply with the Regulation.
Amendment 34 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Reiterates its support for macro- regional and sea basin strategies and stresses the need to develop such strategies in all European maritime basins, with the aim of boosting blue growth through more efficient and better coordinated implementation of relevant EU projects and objectives;
Amendment 35 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Stresses that all maritime activities, including those that take place within the framework of the IMP, should be conducted in accordance with the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS); underscores the need for a common EU approach to the exploration, exploitation, conservation and management of the sea’s natural resources, which ensures the efficient and secure delimitation of exclusive economic zones (EEZ) between EU Member States and third countries in accordance with international law;
Amendment 58 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Research and innovation Notes the EU's world-class research capacity in maritime fields and its importance for substantiated policy- making and innovation-driven business, but also the difficulty experienced by business in commercialising research output;
Amendment 59 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Underlines that the Horizon 2020 programme, with simpler procedures and better support for innovation, could provide significant aid for marine and maritime research with a view to enhancing market uptake, building on the experience of 'Ocean of Tomorrow' projects;
Amendment 60 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Calls on the Commission to update its European Strategy for Marine and Maritime Research by 2014, proposing concrete measures to improve synergies and knowledge dissemination between EU researchers;
Amendment 75 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission to facilitate the implementation of the ‘LeaderSHIP 2020’ strategy, by implementing planned measuressupporting the actions identified to address the challenges posfaced by the European shipbuilding industry, such as access to finance, skills and international competitiveness;
Amendment 82 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Stresses that the cruise industry is an important economic resource for European ports and neighbouring local communities; encourages the planning of attractive tourist programmes designed to enhance the visitor’s experience by highlighting the maritime, cultural and historical importance of port destinations;
Amendment 92 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Underscores the importance of yachting and sailing for maritime tourism; calls upon the Commission to examine, in the context of its forthcoming communication on maritime tourism, the social and economic impact of this sector, the scope for a harmonisation and simplification at EU level of the rules governing the issuing of operating licences, safety requirements and yacht maintenance and repair work and the mutual recognition of professional qualifications in this sector;
Amendment 38 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the Commission's decision to continue its information campaign on passenger rights until 2014; recommends that national consumer protection authorities and agencies be involved in the campaign, since they can do a great deal to educate passengers about their rights (for instance by producing literature for travel agencies or web content); maintains meanwhile that key information including passenger rights and eventually operator performance reviews should be accessible from the same source, to facilitate passenger enquiries;
Amendment 93 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to enable the current lawegislation on price transparency and unfair commercial practices to be implemented and enforced effectively, in accordance with Directives 2011/83/EC, and 2005/29/EC, to ensure that the headline price corresponds exactly to the final price and that nowithout unreasonable extra costs (e.g. handling charges or a charge for payment by credit card) are added just before a purchase is madeand that unfair contract terms do not proliferate in the transport sector;
Amendment 134 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to produce a standard EU-wide complaint form, to be translated into all EU languages and used for all modes, which should be given to passengers when they make a reservation; easily available to passengers at all terminals and online; believes that a fixed maximum time limit for handling complaints should be laid down for all modes;
Amendment 149 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Commends the increased use of mobile applications for core services, especially in air transport, such as ticket purchases and check-in and urges industry to speed up the development of similar tools for complaint handling and missing baggage management;
Amendment 150 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Points to the need, as far as all modes are concerned, for a clearer definition of the termrelevant terms and especially of ‘extraordinary circumstances’, as this would enable carriers andreduce the variation that exists in national enforcement, authorities to apply the rules more consistently and ensure that citizens could be informed to more useful effect about their rights well as the scope for legal challenges to compensation rules; calls on the Commission to draw up the necessary legislative proposals, taking note of relevant ECJ rulings;
Amendment 166 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to consider what action to take should airlines go bankrupt, andensure the protection of passengers against airline insolvency by proposing the appropriate legislation; draws attention in this connection to its resolution of 25 November 2009;
Amendment 232 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Urges the Commission to continue its efforts to develop a European multimodal travel planner, and calls on the Member States, togit to dether with the Commission, tomine the appropriate way of removeing the obstacles to access to public traffic data and data transfer;
Amendment 18 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that maintaining the appropriateEurope's consistently high levels of safety and operational conditions is becoming more and more of a challenge;
Amendment 37 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Recalls that national performance targets register the commitment of Member States to achieving the objectives of the SES and therefore considers it of utmost importance that the Commission demands the revision of any national plan that does not contribute adequately to the fulfilment of EU-wide targets;
Amendment 39 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Regrets that despite its considerable social and environmental benefits, the SES project is not sufficiently known or understood by the public and invites the Commission, Member States and stakeholders to increase their efforts at public communication;
Amendment 41 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Acknowledges the critical role of the human factor in delivering SES, especially with regards to safety, and asks for a continued emphasis on open reporting procedures and on the training of ATC staff;
Amendment 51 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Stresses that the creation of FABs must not be understood as a stand-alone requirement, but as a means towards fulfilling the objectives of defragmenting Europe's airspace and improving performance;
Amendment 60 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Emphasises that in order to adequately fulfil their role in the Single European Sky, National Supervisory Authorities must be functionally separate from ANSPs and must exercise their powers impartially, independently and transparently;
Amendment 72 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Understands that, without the SESAR technology, the full benefits of implementation ofing the SES would not be possiblerealised and therefore urges the industry to take the deployment phase of this project seriously;
Amendment 74 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Acknowledges that the business case for investment in SESAR technologies is stronger in larger and more congested hubs than in smaller regional airports or airports serving seasonal routes; maintains however that the performance of the overall network would be improved by a wider spread of SESAR capabilities, aided by public funding;
Amendment 80 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Supports the public private partnership (PPP) approach as this isit can be a win-win situation for all, working together with incentives and commitmenthen structured and executed appropriately and effectively;
Amendment 84 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Asks that the SESAR Joint Undertaking body continues its role well into the futurepreparations for a legislative proposal on the future role of the SESAR Joint Undertaking are completed in good time, as it plays a vital part to the success of the SES;
Amendment 16 #
2011/2179(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas, notwithstanding the fact that Article 174 of the TFEU commits the European Union to promoting uniform development by reducing the gap of the least favoured regions, including insular regions, the European institutions have not yet adopted an ad hoc strategy that takes into account the specific needs of the islands;
Amendment 17 #
2011/2179(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
Recital J b (new)
Jb. whereas the full accessibility of Mediterranean insular regions can only be ensured through the allocation of additional resources in the field of maritime and aviation transport;
Amendment 18 #
2011/2179(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J c (new)
Recital J c (new)
Jc. whereas the economic and social development of the European Union is achieved through a better integration of the insular territories within the European Single Market and to that end, the Commission should adopt an integrated approach on the insularity issue;
Amendment 19 #
2011/2179(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J d (new)
Recital J d (new)
Jd. whereas the Commission's action towards insularity has been so far lacking despite the fact that the Treaties recognize the long-standing structural disadvantage faced by island populations in terms of cost to be incurred in the fields of energy and transport;
Amendment 74 #
2011/2179(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Urges the Commission to take concrete actions aimed at implementing Article 174 of the TFEU and overcoming the handicap of insularity through the promotion of a strategy which guarantees uniform European economic and social development;
Amendment 75 #
2011/2179(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18c. Believes that the Mediterranean insular territories should be eligible for additional funding, with particular reference to the transport sector, in order to ensure full accessibility and territorial continuity of these territories with the European continent and their effective integration with the Single Market;
Amendment 76 #
2011/2179(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 d (new)
Paragraph 18 d (new)
18 d. Deems a better integration of islands with the European Single Market a key factor in promoting their social cohesion and economic growth within the European Union; to that aim, urges the Commission to adopt ad hoc measures that contribute to making insular territories equally competitive with the mainland territories;
Amendment 77 #
2011/2179(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 e (new)
Paragraph 18 e (new)
18 e. Hopes that the Commission may overcome its punitive attitude towards the insular territories whereas it considers state aids those which constitute legitimate compensation with respect to the discriminated condition of insularity;
Amendment 78 #
2011/2179(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 f (new)
Paragraph 18 f (new)
18 f. Calls on the Commission to formulate a comprehensive proposal aimed at overcoming the structural handicaps of islands territories;
Amendment 79 #
2011/2179(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 g (new)
Paragraph 18 g (new)
18 g. Considers necessary an increase in the threshold of de minimis aid for islands with special reference to the agriculture, transport and fishery sectors, in order to reduce the gap between different levels of development among European regions;
Amendment 83 #
2011/2179(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 k (new)
Paragraph 18 k (new)
18 k. Calls on the Commission to adopt an Action Plan for the Mediterranean macroregion strategy by the end of 2013, incorporating specific projects with broad involvement of all relevant stakeholders and regional partners and using all available financial instruments;
Amendment 14 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the evolution of passenger screening methods is leading to wider use of methods such as security scanners and behavioural profiling, new questions are raised regarding passenger protection that concern privacy, non-discrimination and public health.
Amendment 65 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Underlines that even passengers who are aware of their rights may be deterred from seeking redress by laborious complaints procedures; considers that there is a need for EBs to have the resources required to maintain a visible presence in the Union’s larger airports, to offer basic information and mediation services;
Amendment 80 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to ensure effective implementation and enforcement of the existing legislation on price transparency and unfair commercial practices, and to require that the advertised price is a fair reflection of the final price; Or. l>en
Amendment 109 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on the Commission to examine the passenger protection issues related to new screening methods, such as security scanners, hand searches and passenger profiling; considers that existing passenger rights provisions and enforcement bodies could play a role in redressing the problems that may arise.
Amendment 114 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to incorporate the European Court of Justice’s interpretations of various definitions and terms, in particular the notion of ‘extraordinary circumstances’ and rules for compensation, in any upcoming revision of the Regulation;propose a clear set of definitions and terms in any upcoming revision of the Regulation, as to reduce the scope that exists for challenges to compensation rules and for variation in national enforcement; any such review must uphold the level of passenger protection provided by European Court of Justice rulings and incorporate the Court’s interpretation of ‘extraordinary circumstances’.
Amendment 136 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Believes that passengers whose luggage has been lost or delayed should enjoy equivalent rights, in terms of compensation and assistance, to passengers who have been delayed themselves;Considers that legislative or awareness-raising promotional action is required at European level with the aim of increasing public awareness of the rights and complaints procedures related to lost and delayed luggage.
Amendment 16 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas upward pressure on input prices is expected to rise further as a result of resource scarcity and growing demand for food in emerging economies;
Amendment 24 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas, especiallyboth in the crop and in the livestock sector, costs are also rising due to phytosanitary, hygiene and food security requirements;
Amendment 35 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas increased costs for leased land and land prices also strongly influence the viability of farming and, especially in the case of young entrants in farming, and should be included in reflections on possible cuts in input costs; whereas this situation should be improved, especially for young farmers and if needed through better regulalicies and regulations that improve land access, especially for young farmers, without introducing new distortions;
Amendment 40 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the market concentration of farm input suppliers is very high, with six companies controlling nearly 75 % of the agrochemicals market and three companies controlling over 45 % of the seeds market; whereas this concentration contributes to maintaining high seed prices and has a substantial negative impact on traditional crop diversity;
Amendment 48 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas certified and patented seeds and royalties for use of these seeds represent the mainhave contributed, along with high energy costs, to the increase in seed costs for farmers;
Amendment 50 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas, in the light of extreme fluctuations in agricultural prices throughout the food chain and related financial speculation, market transparencymarket transparency is essential both downstream and upstream of the food chain is also essentialn order to improve competition and resilience to price volatility;
Amendment 55 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas long-term investments in better input and resource management (energy, soil and nutrients, water) are needed to respond to the new economic and environmental challenges, including within the context of the Europe 2020 Strategy; whereas farmers should have sufficient returns on their investment so that they are enabled toextension services and institutional improvements and innovations affecting the use of inputs, farmers attitudes and skills are critically important for adopting more resource- efficient, sustainable and innovative farming systems;
Amendment 75 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas production of leguminous protein crops in the EU as well as improved grass-fed production systems would reduce the EU's protein deficit and its dependence on non-grain feed imports and would have major economic benefits for some farmers;
Amendment 83 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. whereas farm saved seeds can offer significant economic and environmental benefits, including less dependence on purchased inputs and cost reductions for some farmers and less commodity dependence, thereby responding to specific agronomic conditions in farms; whereas improved infrastructure in this field can significantly reduce animal feed and seed production costs in the long term and improve biodiversity;
Amendment 90 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to include in its work programme a revision of legislation to improve the transparency of on-farm input prices and the price margins of industries upstream of farmguarantee that competition rules apply and be enforced throughout the upstream and downstream food market chaing;
Amendment 106 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses in particular the need for a European Food Prices Monitoring Tool which would deliver better transparency on input price development and allow farmgate prices to be better linked to production costs;
Amendment 115 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on national and European competition authorities to address robustly the abuse of dominant position of agribusiness traders and input companies, if and whenever it takes place, and to consider proposals for anti-trust legislation;
Amendment 121 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to consider setting up a European bank for seeds in order to store and preserve the genetic variety of plants, combat biodiversity loss, and link crop diversity to the cultural heritage of the member states;
Amendment 160 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to analyse energy costs in the various existing farm systems and the associated input providers, processing industry and distribution systems, taking into account energy efficiency and use of sustainable energy sources to respond to the new challenges, and the necessary rebalancing of crop and animal production;
Amendment 167 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Repeats its call to include crop rotation and crop diversity in an EU-wide list of ‘greening’ measures to be rewarded within the CAP, given the positive effect the former have on climate change mitigation, soil and water quality and farmers' finances (with significantly reduced use of fertilisers, soil improvers, plant protection products and pesticides which will reduce input costs for farmers);
Amendment 184 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Repeats its calls for the Commission to swiftly submit to Parliament and the Council a report on the possibilities and options for increasing domestic protein crop production in the EU by means of new policy instruments, thereby reducing the EU's dependence on protein imports and the external input of mineral fertilisers and pesticides, as well as on the effect of such an increase on EU grain and livestock production, and examining the potential effect of these options on farmers' revenues and on EU agricultural trade balance;
Amendment 189 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses again the need to introducpromote in the new CAP suitable and WTO "green box" compatible measures and instruments to support those farmers cultivating protein crops in crop rotation systems, thereby reducing the EU's crop protein deficit and price volatility, improving agricultural practices, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving disease control and soil fertility;
Amendment 197 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support efforts to maintain the use of farm saved seed in EU farming in view of its significant economic, cultural and environmental benefits and contribution to agro- biodiversity;
Amendment 201 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 206 #
2011/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on the Commission to promote innovation in and coexistence of both the commercial seed system and in farmers' seed systems so as to ensure that there is adequate balance between the need for innovation on one hand and the preservation and enhancement of crop diversity as well as the improvement of livelihood of small scale farmers on the other;
Amendment 4 #
2011/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Welcomes, therefore, the Commission's intention to support rural development through the programme "European Neighbourhood Facility for Agriculture and Rural Development" that would integrate investment support and develop administrative capacities by building on EU best practice in developing rural areas, so as to facilitate the modernisation of the agricultural production in alignment with EU quality and food safety standards;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Welcomes also the Commission's commitment stated in its Joint Communication of 25/05/2011 (COM(2011)303) to finance pilot programmes for agricultural, rural, and regional development, drawing on the EU's extensive experience in these fields and making the best possible use of a close cooperation with the FAO, the World Bank and possibly the EIB;
Amendment 68 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 4
Paragraph 2 – indent 4
– a uniform 30% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions and pollutants in shippingregarding shipping, following global agreement in the IMO on energy saving measures (EEDI/SEEMP), further steps to reduce carbon emissions should be decided in the IMO;
Amendment 79 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the completion of the European internal transport market should be aimed for, without neglecting its economic, territorial, employment and social aspects, and calls on the Commission to ensure that proposals on liberalising the airport, rail, road, and other markets do not lead to social dumping or private monopolies;
Amendment 253 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Highlights the fact that direct improvements to, and the standardisation of, loading units and the dimensions of transport vehicles would optimise multi- modal transport; at the same time, standard loading units used in global transport should be taken into account;
Amendment 33 #
2011/2094(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Encourages the Commission to promotemake existing standards which help to further strengthen tourists’ rights andprotect tourists' rights in various circumstances clearer and more visible; calls on the Commission to further strengthen those rights where necessary and to encourage the competitiveness of the European tourism industry, and; reiterates in this context its call on the Commission to support the gradual harmonisation of the European accommodation classification system, in close cooperation with the authorities at various levels and the operators in the sector;
Amendment 16 #
2011/2082(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to align future amendments of Annex III (reduced rate) of the VAT directive with EU transport policy objectives; this could entail, inter alia, a reduced rate for crash helmets in the context of the EU's effort to reduce fatalities among motorcyclists;
Amendment 17 #
2011/2082(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Notes with regret that only a small number of Member States currently make use of the reduced VAT rate on bicycles, despite the fact that cycling reduces congestion and emissions, and contributes to public health;
Amendment 21 #
2011/2082(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Highlights the opportunity this presents for a reduced VAT rate on tourism to be progressively harmonised across the Member States as a necessary condition for transparent competition between tourist companies within the EU and with non-EU countries;
Amendment 23 #
2011/2082(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Council of the European Union to speed up adoption of the proposal for a directive on modernisation of the special TOMS VAT scheme, providing for an opt-in mechanism able to wipe out the competitive distortion between various categories of operators in the sector, as disparities in national laws currently have serious consequences;
Amendment 196 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Heading I (new) before paragraph 1
Heading I (new) before paragraph 1
Amendment 201 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the communication from the Commission concerning a reform of agricultural policy; calls, however, for the principles set emphasises the need for a thoroughgoing reform of that common policy in order to take account below to be incorporated in the legislative proposalof the changed nature of the farming industry in the EU27 and the new international context of globalisation; calls for the continued implementation of a strong and sustainable CAP with a budget commensurate with the ambitious objectives to be pursued in an effort to meet the new challenges;
Amendment 415 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 464 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the need for an adequate basic allowance for small farmers, which Member States can optionally determine in those Member States where these farms help to stabilise rural development; calls for theseIs strongly in favour of establishing a specific, simplified aid scheme for the very numerous small farmers in Europe, who help to stabilise rural development and employment; in view of the very considerable diversity of farm structures within the EU, calls for Member States to decide, in accordance with subsidiarity, what percentage of the direct payments to be incorporated in the new subsidy system should be made available to their small farmers; stresses, however, that thisto participate in defining these small farmers, adopting a common criterion: the predominant role of family labour; stresses that having the benefit of this scheme must not hamper the necessary structural change in order to modernise their farms;
Amendment 481 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 502 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers thait decoupling has essentially proved its worth, given the increased effect on income and greater autonomy in decision-making on the part of farmers and the associated simplification of the CAP, and calls for this also, in general, to apply to suckler cow and sheep premiums; recognises, however, that in certain sectors and regions such as mountain regions, where there are no alternatives to relatively labour-intensive livestock farming, there may be considerable economic and environmental drawbacks which cannot be reconciled with the aims of the Treaty; acknowledges,sirable, within the limits set by the Union’s WTO commitments, not to decouple all aid in support of certain types of production (suckler cow and sheep premiums, etc.) so as to enable Member States to cope with problems specific to their territory and enable the Union to preserve its rich heritage in therefore, that production- based premiums might be defensible within a narrowly defined framework for a limited period even after 2013ms of the diversity of types of production;
Amendment 558 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. ObservesIs conscious of the fact that, for historical reasons, farms in the European Union have a very diverse structure as regards size, employment arrangements and legal form; is aware that direct payments are moving away from a historical basis to area-based payments and that the provision of public goods is independent of farm size; rejects, therefore, measures which discriminate against particular types of farm, labour productivity and legal form; supports the principles of imposing ceilings and/or degressivity of direct aid in the light of the size of holding, except in the case of agricultural cooperatives or where employment is an important factor; stresses that in this way priority should be assigned to businesses which employ labour;
Amendment 575 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to submit by 31 December 2016 a report setting out comprehensively how livestock farming in Europe can be safeguarded in the long term with regard to multifunctionality and regional aspects (such as mountain areas, Nordic regions and extremely remote areas) and also dealing with the question of how far the aims of the CAP can be realised in a more efficient, targeted way by means of decoupled, indirect support, e.g. premiums for extensive grassland or pasture landvery practical proposals for helping the livestock farming sectors in the medium and long term to cope with the rising prices of raw materials used in animal feed; calls on the Commission, moreover, in view of the difficulties which certain types of livestock farm focusing on quality and sustainability encounter in gaining access to area-based premiums, to take into account their specific character and to propose a special support scheme to avoid excluding them from the new support system;
Amendment 599 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that direct payments should be madereserved only tofor active farmers; realises that, under the system of decoupled direct payments, each farmer who uses farmland for production or who tends it in order to maintain GAEC should receive direct payments; calls on the Commission therefore to devise a definition of ‘active farmer’ which the Member States can administer without additional administrative effort, while it should be ensured that traditional farming activities (full-time and various degrees of paonsiders that ‘active farmer’ means any natural or legal person whose principal activity is the exercise of an agricultural activity and/or is linked to an agricultural activity (agro- tourism, forestry, etc.); considers it necessary to specify that the definition of an active farmer should exclude cases in which the administrative costs would previously have been higher than the amount of support- time) are classified as active farming; hat certain beneficiaries would have been able to receive;
Amendment 613 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Considers it important that the CAP, like all other EU policies, be involved in the 2020 Strategy, and that it seems logical under such circumstances that the redistribution of direct aid take account of factors such as employment, the environment and combating climate change;
Amendment 625 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading before paragraph 20
Subheading before paragraph 20
III. Resource protection and environmental policy component
Amendment 634 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers that better resource protection is an element in sustainable farming, which should involve separate support for environmental measures going beyond the requirements of Cross Compliance (CC), which already entail many environmental measures, and being geared to multiannual applications, as a result of which greater environmental benefits can be attained;
Amendment 659 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Considers that resource protection should be directly linked to the granting of targeted direct payments in order to attain these environmental objectives to the maximum without the need to introduce new, bureauthat provide incentives to maximise environmental benefits and sustainability, without however creatic environmental conditions into the first pillar; considers that a flat- rate income payment, as envisaged in a top-up model in the first pillar, must cover costs and income lossng insurmountable practical hurdles for farmers or additional red tape for administrative authorities;
Amendment 666 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
Amendment 692 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Rejects the option of a uniform flat- rate direct payment for the whole of the EU and recommends inclusion of the proposals already put forward in the European Parliament's own-initiative report on the future of the CAP after 2013, which provided much of the inspiration for the Commission Communication; considers that this system of direct payments should be applicable to all hectares of farmland and could combine the following three objectives; - the provision of basic aid to ensure not just the socio-economic viability of the competitive and multifunctional model for European agriculture, but also high- quality and wide-scale food safety, the supply of basic public goods, and agricultural activity that provides employment in rural areas, with safety in the workplace criteria obviously governing this employment; - the payment of supplementary aid for enforcing simple, best-practice obligations to protect the environment (protection of soil, water, biodiversity, etc.) and combat global warming adapted to the climate and natural features of each region; some of these already exist through the GAEC, but are not harmonised among Member States, such as mandatory plant cover, environmental set-aside, compulsory rotation, crop diversity (including protein crops), rates of soil organic matter, tillage restrictions, or the presence of hedges, permanent pasture, grazing land and extensively managed crops of great environmental interest; - the provision of specific aid to compensate for natural handicaps in order to maintain agricultural activity in mountain regions, environmentally- sensitive regions, regions within the Natura 2000 network and the outermost regions; this aid would supplement and complement second-pillar aid granted to less-favoured areas;
Amendment 706 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
Amendment 721 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 735 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
Amendment 752 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
Amendment 768 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Considers that direct payments are no longer justified without cross compliance (CC) and therefore that the CC systemonditions and therefore that a cross compliance system that is less complicated in practice and at administrative level (controls) should apply to all recipients of direct payments;
Amendment 789 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls, in view of the greater concentration of direct payments on resource protection and environmental measures, for a substantial reduction of the scope of CC; calls on the Commission to make significant progress in simplifying and harmonising rules on monitoringonsiders that attaching conditions to direct aid was a necessary first step towards the CAP taking the environment, public health, and animal health and welfare into account; considers, however, that this mechanism has raised a whole range of problems relating to administrative issues and acceptance by farmers in their work; thinks that this system should be simplified and adapted to what farmers are actually able to do; considers, finally, that any future response to environmental challenges and combating climate change will require the gradual and voluntary adoption of new technical production methods, the practical arrangements for which will be included in the conditions governing the distribution of first-pillar direct aid;
Amendment 801 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Considers that CC should be restricted to monitoring for compliance with fundamental and recognised standards and standards closely related to farming, which lend themselves to systematic monitoringthe monitoring of CC should be linked more to fundamental evaluation criteria, based on the obligation to achieve results and closely related to farming; believes that farmers themselves should be more involved in this monitoring, given their observation skills and practical experience, and this would have the effect of setting an example and motivating less efficient farmers in particular;
Amendment 805 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls for an end to disproportionate burdens imposed on livestock farming by CC, and particularly for a critical review of certain hygiene and animal marking standardsCC to be applied in a way that is adapted to the livestock sector which is currently in a very fragile situation as it has already made considerable efforts in terms of investment to upgrade the standards of buildings, installations and equipment;
Amendment 821 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Considers that the general market orientatimarket policy is one of the CAP should be maintained and that the general structure of market management instruments should likewise be retained; instruments which, through price management, plays an important role in determining farm incomes; acknowledges, however, that by virtue of the specific nature of agricultural supply and demand, agricultural markets, which are inherently very unstable, can cause serious problems for producers, processors and consumers which may go so far as to call into question the ability of agriculture to achieve its primary, strategic objective, food security; considers, therefore, that it is important to be able to take action to counter excessive price volatility in the context of the CAP and on world markets;
Amendment 852 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Emphasises that the CAP should incorporate a certain number of flexible and effective market instruments which act as a safety net, fixed at appropriate levels and available in the event of serious market disruption; points out that some of these instruments exist already, but can be adapted, whilst others can be created as needed; considers that, in view of the widely differing conditions in the individual sectors, differentiated sectoral solutions are preferable to across-the- board approaches;
Amendment 858 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Considers that, in view of the anticipatedincrease in environmental and climate dangers and the increased risk of epidemics and considerable price fluctuations on agricultural markets, additional risk prevention is of vital importance, particularly at individual farm levelhealth problems, risk management measures must be introduced to complement the range of measures intended to combat excessive price fluctuations; given the multiannual nature of such instruments, endorses the Commission’s proposal to include them among the second-pillar measures;
Amendment 895 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
Amendment 915 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
Amendment 925 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
Amendment 951 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
Amendment 970 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Calls on the Commission to examine the extent to which the role of producer groups or sectoral associations can be extended to all production sectors and incorporated into the risk preventionin managing markets and promoting quality can be extended to all production sectors; calls for measures of this kind to take particular account of products covered by quality-label schemes;
Amendment 987 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Takes the view, therefore, that the Commission should devise common rules on support from Member States for risk management systems, possibly by creating common rules in the common market organisation, in order to keep to a minimum any distortion of competition and trade; calls, furthermore, on the Commission to notify all measures to introduce risk management and to submit an appropriate impact assessrules governing the common market organisation; considers that these public rules must give producers more negotiating power vis-à- vis processors, increase market transparency (as regards production and sales volumes, stocks, etc.) and bring about certain changes in competition policy, which should be accepted, given that these professional market management arrangements with the legislative proposalll reduce budget expenditure;
Amendment 1007 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
Amendment 1058 #
Amendment 1084 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 a (new)
Paragraph 48 a (new)
48a. Takes the view that rural development policy must be complementary to, and consistent with, first pillar support, in order to promote strong and sustainable diversified European agriculture across the EU; considers that this rural development policy must contribute to structural developments and innovation in agriculture throughout the EU, in order to respond to the challenges in the fields of food security, the environment, climate change and employment;
Amendment 1102 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 b (new)
Paragraph 48 b (new)
Amendment 1121 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 a (new)
Paragraph 49 a (new)
49a. Emphasises that rural development policy must enable all the potentials of rural areas to be harnessed, by means of quality agricultural production focusing on direct sales, product promotion, supplying of local markets, diversification of biomass outlets (energy, green chemistry, bio-based materials, etc.), and able to create very place-specific jobs and multiple-service supply (ecotourism, educational farms, agri-tourism, etc.); considers also that this rural policy must serve to increase competitiveness, particularly in the convergence regions, by means of investment in the fields of the production, processing and marketing of agricultural products; believes, lastly, that this rural development policy must contribute to the management of natural resources (watercourses, soil, etc.) and help in the management and restoration of ecosystems, with this simultaneously providing a response to climate change;
Amendment 1132 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 b (new)
Paragraph 49 b (new)
49b. Insists that the measures under axis 1 of the rural development policy must better address the issues connected with the establishment of young farmers following the retirement of older farmers, with this concerning measures in connection with the establishing and modernisation of agricultural holdings; this approach should also consist of facilitating access to the farming profession for young people who are not from a farming background, and include the concept of gradual establishment, necessitating a review of aid eligibility conditions; believes, lastly, that implementation of this establishment support system should be mandatory in all the Member States;
Amendment 1133 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 c (new)
Paragraph 49 c (new)
49c. Proposes that agri-environmental measures should include arrangements for a 5 to 7 year ‘conversion’ agreement enabling farmers who themselves decide to move towards more sustainable production models and to innovate, to receive financial support to cover their taking on the financial risk resulting from the agronomic difficulties that could often arise in the years immediately following their change of farming practices; this aim of this incentive mechanism would be to help farmers better comply with the conditions for the granting of level two under the first pillar direct payments system;
Amendment 1137 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 d (new)
Paragraph 49 d (new)
49d. Suggests that support for consultancy, orchestration and training be incorporated into Axis 1 of the rural development policy to enable the dissemination of knowledge on innovative changes in farming practices towards more sustainable production systems, and to help innovative farmers pass on their experience;
Amendment 1143 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50
Paragraph 50
50. Advocates in this connection that the compensatory allowance for disadvantaged areas be retained in the second pillar; considers that it should be ascertained what cofinancing ralls on the Commission to establish objective criteria for the definition of intermediate apprears to be appropriate; calls on the Commission to reta(currently under review) without those criteria leading the existing criteria for demarcation of disadvantagedo a new demarcation that could see the abrupt exclusion of currently eligible areas;
Amendment 1173 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51
Paragraph 51
51. Stresses at the same time, however, that rural structures differ widely in the Member States and therefore require different measures; calls therefore for flexibility to allow the Member States to adopt voluntary measures, the cofinancing rate for which should be based on the rates current at the time; points out that the cofinancing rate should continue to take account of the specific needs and circumstances of convergence regions in the post-2013 period;
Amendment 1181 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
Paragraph 52
Amendment 1203 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
Paragraph 54
Amendment 1252 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57
Paragraph 57
Amendment 134 #
2011/2019(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Stresses that part of the spending under Heading 2 is instrumental in realising the Europe 2020 goals; emphasises that the priority goals of this strategy – growth and employment – are also accomplished through the rural development programmes; regards climate action and food security as two of the main challenges for the CAP; and calls, therefore, for a further greening of the CAP, without compromising the competitiveness of EU farmers, which should also contribute further to meeting the vast environmental challenges the EU faces, including water pollution; in this context, also welcomes the increase for the LIFE+ programme (+4.3% and +1.9% in commitments and payments respectively);
Amendment 97 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) In a labour-intensive sector such as groundhandling, continuous staff development and training have a strong impact on service quality and airport safety. Minimum training requirements should therefore be set to ensure the quality of operations in terms of reliability, resilience, safety and security, and to create a level playing field among operators. .
Amendment 438 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2
Article 32 – paragraph 2
2. At airports whose annual traffic has been not less than 5 million passenger movements or 100 000 tonnes of freight for at least the previous three years, the managing body of the airport or, where appropriate, the public authority or any other body which controls the airport shall set minimum quality standards for the performance of groundhandling services. The body setting quality standards shall consult the Airport Users Committee for this purpose.
Amendment 466 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 7 α (new)
Article 32 – paragraph 7 α (new)
7α. Without prejudice to paragraphs 1 to 7 of this article, the airport management body shall focus on the question of safety in evaluating compliance by groundhandling services with minimum quality standards and shall take suitable action in accordance with standard procedures if it considers that the safety of the airport is being compromised.
Amendment 527 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point j
j) safety accidents and incidents involving groundhandling services
Amendment 528 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point m
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point m
m) training features;, including content and regularity;·
Amendment 44 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The slot allocation system established in 1993 does not ensure the optimum allocation and use of slots and thus of airport capacity. In the context of growing airport congestion and the limited development of major new airport infrastructure, the slots are a rare resource. Access to such resources is of crucial importance for the provision of air transport services and for the maintenance of effective competition. To this end, the allocation and use of slots could be made more effective by introducing market mechanisms, by ensuring that the unused slots are made available to interested operators as soon as possible and in a transparent manner, and by reinforcing the underlying principles of the system with regard to the allocation, management and use of the slots. At the same time, although the historical slots meet the need for stability in schedules for the airlines, during the future assessment of the application of this Regulation, a gradual introduction of other market mechanisms could be envisaged, such as withdrawing and auctioning historical slotconcerns regarding efficient allocation of slots must continue to be balanced against the need to protect the external benefits of air transport services and in particular the value that they create for European regions.
Amendment 128 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
At a coordinated or schedules facilitated airport, the Member State responsible shall ensure the determination of the coordination parameters twice yearly, while taking account of all relevant technical, operational , performance and environmental constraints as well as any changes thereto. These constraints shall be notified to the Commission. The Commission, if necessary with the aid of the network manager, shall examine the constraints and deliver recommendations which the Member State must take into account before determining the coordination parameters.
Amendment 141 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. At the end of each scheduling periodOn an annual basis, the coordinator or schedules facilitator shall submit to the Member States concerned and to the Commission an activity report describing the general slot allocation and/or schedules facilitation situation, examining, in particular, the application of Article 9(5) and Articles 13 and 18, as well as any complaints regarding the application of Articles 9 and 10 submitted to the coordination committee and the steps taken to resolve them. The report shall also contain the results of a survey conducted among the interested parties on the quality of services provided by the coordinator.
Amendment 191 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 8
Article 9 – paragraph 8
8. The coordinator shall also take into account additional guidelines established by the air transport industry Union -wide or world-wide as well as local guidelines proposed by the coordination committee and approved by the Member State or any other competent body responsible for the airport in question, provided that s. Such guidelines shouldo not affect the independent status of the coordinator, should comply with Union law, should aim at improving the efficient use of airport capacity and havetaking local circumstances into account, and should been notified in advance to and pre-approved by the Commission the Commission and be pre-approved. The local guidelines may only concern the monitoring of the use of slots allocated or the amendment of the definition of a series of slots to reduce its length below 10 slots for the winter scheduling period or below 15 slots for the summer schedulallocation and monitoring of slots and can be introduced in cases where they can result ing period, but under no circumstances below 5 slots. The reduction of the length of the series of slots applies only atformance improvements, such as in airports where slot demand for air services is highlydisplays strong seasonableility.
Amendment 245 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) this decision shall not affect the non- discriminatory and transparent character of the slot allocation process and the system of airport charges, and neither shall it create additional net revenues for the airport managing body;
Amendment 246 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) this decision shall not discourage air carriers from developing services or entering the market and it shall be limited to covering the costs incurred by the airport for reserving the airport capacity corresponding to the slots which remained unused;
Amendment 264 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
For the transfers or exchanges referred to in paragraph 1(b) and (c), the air carriers shall give the coordinator the details of any monetary or any other kind of compensation. The details regarding compensation for the transfers or exchanges are confidential and the coordinator shall only divulge such details to the Member State where the airport is situated or the Commission, upon their request. The transfers or exchanges may not be subject to restrictive conditions intended to limit the possibility for the air carrier wishing to obtain the slots to enter into competition with the air carrier which transfers or exchanges the slots, or with other members of a group of air carriers that it is part of.
Amendment 268 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 304 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the operation of this Regulation at the latest fourthree years after its entry into force. The report shall address in particular the functioning of Articles 9, 10 11 and 13.
Amendment 305 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission will monitor the secondary markets for slots based on the data received from co-ordinators and will report on relevant trends, including those relating to regional and intra-EU connectivity, in its Annual Analysis of Air Transport Markets.
Amendment 134 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Intelligent transport systems are necessary to provide the basis for optimising of traffic and transport operations and improving related services. They should be interoperable and must be deployed widely across transport modes, Member States, and regions, in order to maximise benefits for the internal market, sustainable growth and cohesion.
Amendment 135 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The guidelines should provide for the development of the comprehensive network in urban nodes, in accordance with Union aims regarding Sustainable Urban Mobility, as those nodes are the starting point or the final destination (‘last mile’) for passengers and freight moving on the trans-European transport network and are points of transfer within or between different transport modes.
Amendment 199 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) ‘European added value’ means, in relation to a project, the economic, social and environmental value resulting from Union intervention which is additional to the value that would otherwise have been created by Member State action alone;
Amendment 223 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point r a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point r a (new)
(r a) 'isolated network' means the rail network of a Member State, or a part thereof, with a track gauge which is different to that of the European standard nominal track gauge (1435mm), for which certain major infrastructure investments cannot be justified in economic cost-benefit terms by virtue of the specificities of that network arising from its geographic detachment or peripheral location;
Amendment 228 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point r b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point r b (new)
(r b) 'climate impact assessment' means an ex-ante evaluation of the absolute and relative greenhouse gas impacts of new, extended or upgraded transport infrastructure on the basis of a harmonised methodology, publicly accessible by citizens in accordance with the Aarhus Convention, comprising: 1. changes in greenhouse gas emissions from traffic; 2. changes in greenhouse gas emissions from infrastructure operation, maintenance and management; 3. greenhouse gas emissions from infrastructure construction, development and end-of-life processes; 4. indirect effects on other sectors;
Amendment 241 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) promote the most advanced technological and operational concepts broadly across transport modes and Member States;
Amendment 256 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point i
(i) for both passenger and freight traffic, seamless connections between transport infrastructure for long-distance traffic on the one hand, and regional and local traffic on the other, including soft mobility options such as cycling and walking;
Amendment 257 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point j
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point j
(j) a transport infrastructure that reflects the specific situations in different parts of the Union and provides for a balanced coverage of European regions, including outermost regions, insular and other peripheral regiones;
Amendment 370 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 –point c – subpoint 1
Article 13 – paragraph 3 –point c – subpoint 1
(1) nominal track gauge for new railway lines: 1 435 mm, except for isolated railway networks;
Amendment 546 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) optimise existing infrastructure by increasing efficiency and sustainability, in particular by facilitating the distribution and uptake of alternative fuels;
Amendment 560 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 37 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. ITS shall be deployed as broadly as possible across the Union, as far as possible with the aim of enabling a set of interoperable basic capabilities in all Member States.
Amendment 602 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) for railway transport infrastructure, except for isolated railway networks:
Amendment 751 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 a (new)
Article 54 a (new)
Article 54 a Methodologies for socio-economic cost- benefit analysis, European added value and climate impact assessment Based on the definitions in Article 3, the Commission shall develop detailed methodologies for: - a socio-economic cost-benefit analysis; - the assessment of the European added value; - climate impact assessments. Those methodologies shall be used for the assessment of projects of common interest as set out in Article 7. The Commission shall give particular attention to minimising the administrative burden that the expanded assessment process may present, in particular to smaller projects with low estimated total budgets. Those methodologies shall be adopted by delegated acts by no later than 31 January 2014 in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 56.
Amendment 112 #
2011/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to help beneficiaries to become more aware of the relationship between agricultural practices and, management, and risk management of farms on the one hand, and standards relating to the environment, climate change, good agricultural condition of land, food safety, public health, animal health, plant health and animal welfare on the other, it is necessary that Member States establish a comprehensive farm advisory system offering advice to beneficiaries. That farm advisory system should in any way not affect the obligation and responsibility of beneficiaries to respect those standards. Also a clear separation between advice and checks should be ensured by the Member States.
Amendment 114 #
2011/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The farm advisory system should cover at least the requirements and standards forming the scope of cross compliance. That system should also cover the requirements to be respected in relation to the agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment for direct payments, as well as the maintenance of the agricultural area under Regulation (EU) No DP/xxx of the European Parliament and of the Council of xxx establishing rules for direct payment to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policy14. TIn addition, that system should finally cover certain elements related to climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity, protection of water, animal and plant disease notification and innovation as well as. That system should finally cover the sustainable development of the economical activity of the small farms, as well as the options available for effective management of economic and environmental risks.
Amendment 213 #
2011/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall establish a system of advising beneficiaries on land, farm, and farm risk management (hereinafter referred to as the ‘farm advisory system’) operated by one or more designated bodies that should be accredited on the basis of minimum qualifications laid down by the Commission by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 111. The designated bodies may be public or private.
Amendment 225 #
2011/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) the agri-environment-climate measures laid down in Article 29 of Regulation (EU) No xxx/xxxx [RD];
Amendment 227 #
2011/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
(cb) the environmental performance and the sustainable development of the economic activity of organic farming as a minimum referred to in Regulation (EC) No 834/2007;
Amendment 245 #
2011/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) the options available to farmers for effective management of economic and environmental risks.
Amendment 253 #
2011/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the environmental performance and the sustainable development of the economical activity, of holdings other than those referred to in paragraph (2)(d);
Amendment 280 #
2011/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. In order to guarantee the proper functioning of the farm advisory system, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 111 concerning provisions aiming at rendering that system fully operational. Those provisions may relate, amongst others, to the accessibility criteria for farmers, as well as to minimum qualification criteria for Farm Advisory System designated bodies.
Amendment 91 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Member States should be able to include in their rural development programmes thematic sub-programmes to address specific needs in areas of particular importance to them. Thematic sub- programmes should concern among others young farmers, small farms, High Nature Value Farming systems, organic farming, mountain areas and the creation of short supply chains. Thematic sub-programmes should also be used to provide for the possibility to address restructuring of agricultural sectors which have a strong impact on the development of rural areas. As a means to increase the efficient intervention of such thematic sub- programmes Member States should be allowed to provide for higher support rates for certain operations covered by them.
Amendment 110 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Farm advisory services help farmers, forest holders and SMEs in rural areas to improve the sustainable management and overall performance of their holding or business. Therefore both the setting up of such services and the use of advice by farmers, forest holders and SMEs should be encouraged. In order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the advice offered, provision should be made for the minimum qualifications and regular training of advisors. Farm advisory services, as provided for in Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council (EU) No HR/2012 of […]14 should help farmers assess the performance of their agricultural holding and identify the necessary improvements as regards the statutory management requirements, good agricultural and environmental conditions, agricultural practices beneficial to the climate and the environment set out in Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council (EU) No DP/2012 of […]15 , requirements or actions related to climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity, protection of water, animal disease notification and innovation at least as laid down in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No HR/2012. Farm advisory services should also provide information on effective management of risk and on the risk options available to farmers. Where relevant, advice should also cover occupational safety standards. Advice may also cover issues linked to the economic, agricultural and environmental performance of the holding or enterprise. Farm management and farm relief services should help farmers improve and facilitate management of their holding.
Amendment 145 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Forestry is an integral part of rural development and support for sustainable and climate friendly land use should encompass forest area development and sustainable management of forests. During the 2007-2013 programming period a variety of measures covered different types of support for forestry investments and management. In the interest of simplification but also of allowing beneficiaries to design and realise integrated projects with increased added value, a single measure should cover all types of support for forestry investments and management. This measure should cover the extension and improvement of forest resources through afforestation of land and creation of agro-forestry systems combining extensive agriculture with forestry systems, restoration of forests damaged by fire or other natural disasters and relevant prevention measures, investments in new forestry technologies and in the processing and marketing of forest products aimed at improving the economic and environmental performance of forest holders and forest workers and non remunerative investments which improve ecosystem and climate resilience and environmental value of forest ecosystems. Support should avoid distorting competition and be market neutral. As a result limitations should be imposed relating to the size and legal status of beneficiaries for the production of wood. These limitations should not apply to support for non-wood forest products or forest investments for environmental reasons. Preventive actions against fires should be in areas classified by Member States as medium or high fire risk. All preventive actions should be part of a forest protection plan. The occurrence of a natural disaster in the case of action for the restoration of damaged forest potential should be subject to the formal recognition by a scientific public organisation. The forestry measure should be adopted in the light of undertakings given by the Union and the Member States at international level, and be based on Member States‘ national or sub-national forest plans or equivalent instruments which should take into account the commitments made in the Ministerial Conferences on the Protection of Forests in Europe. It should contribute to the implementation of the Union Forestry Strategy16 . In order to ensure that afforestation of agricultural land is in line with the aims of environmental policy the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission in respect of the definition of certain minimum environmental requirements.
Amendment 215 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(j a) "High Nature Value Farming" (HNVF) means farming systems that host farming activities and farmland that, because of their characteristics, can be expected to support high levels of biodiversity or species and habitats of conservation concern. These systems are characterized by low intensity farming and high proportions of natural or semi- natural vegetation. It may also be characterized by a high diversity of land cover.
Amendment 484 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) High Nature Value Farming systems;
Amendment 489 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b b (new)
(b b) Organic farming;
Amendment 550 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. The support rates laid down in Annex I may be increased by 10 percentage points for operations supported in the framework of thematic sub-programmes concerning small farms, High Nature Value farming, organic farming, and short supply chains. In the case of young farmers and mountain areas, the maximum support rates may be increased in accordance with Annex I. However, the maximum combined support rate shall not exceed 90%.
Amendment 712 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Advice to farmers shall be linked to at least one Union priority for rural development and shall cover as a minimum onell of the following elements:
Amendment 721 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) one or more of the statutory management requirements and/or standards for good agricultural and environmental conditions provided for in Chapter I of Title VI of Regulation (EU) No HR/2012;
Amendment 731 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) the sustainable development and economic activity of organic farming as a minimum referred to under Regulation (EC) No 834/2007;
Amendment 732 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point d b (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point d b (new)
(d b) effective management of risk and risk management options available to farmers;
Amendment 1103 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Limitations on ownership of forests provided for in Articles 236 to 4027 shall not apply for the tropical or subtropical forests and for the wooded areas of the territories of the Azores, Madeira, the Canary islands, the smaller Aegean islands within the meaning of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2019/9333 and the French overseas departments. Limitations on ownership provided for in Articles 23 to 27 shall not apply to support for environmental reasons, such as protection against erosion or extension of forest resources contributing to climate change mitigation.
Amendment 1126 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. Support under Article 22(1)(a) shall be granted to private land-owners and tenants, municipalities and their associations, and other land managers and shall cover the costs of establishment and an annual premium per hectare to cover the costs of maintenance, including early and late cleanings, for a maximum period of ten years.
Amendment 1141 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3
Article 23 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 90 concerning the definition of the minimum environmental requirements referred to in paragraph 2, taking into account the diversity of European forests.
Amendment 1144 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. Support under Article 22(1)(b) shall be granted to private landowners, tenants, municipalities and their associations, and other land managers and shall cover the costs of establishment or conversion to an agro-forestry system and an annual premium per hectare to cover the costs of maintenance for a maximum period of threfive years.
Amendment 1154 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. ‘Agro-forestry systems’ shall mean land use systems in which trees are grown in combination with extensive agriculture on the same landand practices in which woody perennials are deliberately integrated with crops and/or animals on the same land management unit. The trees may be single, in groups or in rows inside parcels (sylvoarable agro-forestry, sylvopastoralism, grazed orchards) or on the limits between parcels (hedges, tree lines). The maximum and minimum number of trees to be planted(or cover) per hectare shall be determined by the Member States taking account of local pedo-climatic conditions, forestry species and the need to ensure agricultural or livestock grazing use of the land.
Amendment 1162 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
3. Support for new plantations in agricultural lands and for the establishment and maintenance of agro- forestry practices, including sylvopastoral systems, shall be limited to the maximum support rate laid down in Annex I.
Amendment 1214 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. Support under Article 22(1)(d) shall be granted to natural persons, private forest owners, private law and semi-public bodieprivate, semi-public and public forest owners, municipalities, state forests and their associations. In the case of state forests sSupport may also be granted to bodies managing such forests, which are independent from the state budgettate forests.
Amendment 1233 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. Support under Article 22(1)(e) shall be granted to private forest owners, municipalities and their associations, forest workers and their associations, and to SMEs for investments enhancing forestry potential or relating to processing and marketing adding value to forest products. In the territories of the Azores, Madeira, the Canary islands, the smaller Aegean islands within the meaning of Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93 and the French overseas departments support may also be granted to enterprises that are not SMEs.
Amendment 1370 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2
Article 31 – paragraph 2
2. Support shall be granted to farmers and to private forest owners and associations of forest owners respectively. In duly justified cases it may also be granted, as well as to other land managers.
Amendment 1473 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Support under this measure shall be granted per hectare of forest to forest holders, municipalities and their associations who undertake, on a voluntary basis, to carry out operations consisting of one or more forest-environment commitments. Bodies managing state owned forests may also benefit from support provided they are independent from the state budget.
Amendment 1484 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 4
Article 35 – paragraph 4
4. Support may be provided to public and private entities, municipalities and their associations for the conservation and promotion of forest genetic resources for operations not covered under paragraphs 1, 2 and 3.
Amendment 2116 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
ANNEX III – Thematic sub-programme 4 a (new)
ANNEX III – Thematic sub-programme 4 a (new)
Conservation of High Nature Value farm systems: Knowledge transfer and information actions Advisory services, farm management, and farm relief services Quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs Agri-environment-climate Organic farming Natura 2000 and Water framework directive payments Enhancement of biodiversity in rural areas Co-operation Investment in physical assets
Amendment 2119 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
ANNEX III – Thematic sub-programme 4 a (new)
ANNEX III – Thematic sub-programme 4 a (new)
Organic farming: Knowledge transfer and information actions Advisory services, farm management, and farm relief services Agri-environment-climate Animal Welfare Natura 2000 and Water framework directive payments Farm and business development Co-operation Investment in physical assets EIP for agricultural productivity and sustainability
Amendment 135 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to take into account specific new elements and to guarantee the protection of the rights of beneficiaries, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission for the purpose of laying down further definitions regarding the access to support under this Regulation, establishing the framework within which Member States shall define the minimum activities to be carried out on areas naturally kept in a state suitable for grazing or cultivation as well as the criteria to be met by farmers in order to be deemed to have respected the obligation of maintaining the agricultural area in the state suitable for production and the criteria to determine the predominance of grasses and other herbaceous forage as regards permanent grassland, that means any area taken up by arable land, permanent pastures or permanent crops, in the state suitable for production.
Amendment 246 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) One of the objectives of the new CAP is the enhancement of environmental performance through a mandatory ‘greening’ component of direct payments which will support agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment applicable throughout the Union. For that purpose, Member States should use part of their national ceilings for direct payments to grant an annual payment, on top of the basic payment, for compulsory practices to be followed by farmers addressing, as a priority, both climate and environment policy goals. Those practises should take the form of simple, generalised, non-contractual and annual actions that go beyond cross- compliance and are linked to agriculture such as crop diversification, maintenance of permanent grasslandpastures and ecological focus areas. The compulsory nature of those practises should also concern farmers whose holdings are fully or partly situated in ‘Natura 2000’ areas covered by Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora and by Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds, as long as these practises are compatible with the objectives of those Directives. Farmers who fulfil the conditions laid down in Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 of 28 June 2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 should benefit from the ‘greening’ component without fulfilling any further obligation, given the recognised environmental benefits of the organic farming systems. Non-respect of the ‘greening’ component should lead to penalties on the basis of Article 65 of Regulation (EU) No […] [HZR].
Amendment 259 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) In order to ensure that the land under permanent grasslandpastures is maintained as such by the farmers, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission for the purpose of the adoption of rules concerning the application of the measure.
Amendment 397 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) ‘agricultural area’ means any area taken up by arable land, permanent grasslandpastures or permanent crops;
Amendment 409 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) ‘permanent crops’ means non-rotational crops other than permanent grasslandpastures that occupy the land for five years or longer and yield repeated harvests, including nurseries, and short rotation coppice;
Amendment 429 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) ‘permanent grasslandpasture’ means land used to grow grasses or other herbaceous forage naturally (self-seeded) or through cultivation (sown) and that has not been included in the crop rotation of the holdingforage, including woody species, and which has not been ploughed or reseeded for five years or longer; it maythis will include other species suitable for grazing provided that the grasses and other herbaceous forage remain predominant;
Amendment 618 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) they do not bear the economic risk of the agricultural activity carried out on land declared for the benefit of the direct payment.
Amendment 1327 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to maintain existing permanent grasslandpastures on their holding; and
Amendment 1462 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 1595 #
Amendment 1619 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Farmers shall maintain as permanent grasslandpastures the areas of their holdings declared as such in the application made pursuant to Article 74(1) of Regulation (EU) No XXX (HZ) for claim year 2014, hereinafter referred to as ‘reference areas under permanent grassland’pastures.
Amendment 1638 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The reference areas under permanent grasslandpastures shall be increased in cases where the farmer has an obligation to reconvert areas into permanent grasslandpastures in 2014 and/or in 2015 as referred to in Article 93 of Regulation (EU) No […] HZR.
Amendment 1654 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2
Article 31 – paragraph 2
2. Farmers shall be allowed to convert a maximum of 5 % of their reference areas under permanent grasslandpastures. That limit shall not apply in the case of force majeure or exceptional circumstances.
Amendment 1676 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 3
Article 31 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 55 laying down rules concerning the increase of reference areas under permanent grasslandpastures as laid down in the second subparagraph of paragraph 1, the renewal of permanent grasslandpastures, the reconversion of agricultural area into permanent grasslandpastures in case the authorised decrease referred to in paragraph 2 is exceeded, as well as the modification of the reference areas under permanent grasslandpastures in case of transfer of land.
Amendment 2018 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 9 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Cross-border cooperation should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions (such as poor accessibility, inappropriate business environment, lack of networks among local and regional administrations, research and innovation and take-up of information and communication technologies, environmental pollution, risk prevention, negative attitudes towards neighbouring country citizens) and exploit the untapped potentials in the border area (development of cross-border research and innovation facilities and clusters, cross-border labour market integration, cooperation among universities or health centres, and development of specific projects in the tourism sector), while enhancing the cooperation process for the purpose of the overall harmonious development of the Union. In the case of any cross-border programme between Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland in support of peace and reconciliation, the ERDF shall also contribute to promoting social and economic stability in the regions concerned, notably by actions to promote cohesion between communities.
Amendment 32 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – point a – point iv a (new)
Article 6 – point a – point iv a (new)
iv a) carrying out and promoting actions in the tourism sector intended to develop the areas concerned;
Amendment 35 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – point b
Article 6 – point b
b) under transnational cooperation: development and implementation of macro-regional and sea-basin strategies (within the thematic objective of enhancing institutional capacity and, an efficient public administration and targeted actions in the tourism sector).
Amendment 35 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive- amending act
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11α) Modal backshift is a major problem for areas highly dependent on marine transport. The Commission must make full use of available resources, such as Marco Polo and transport TENs, so as to provide assistance specifically designed to minimise the risk of modal backshift.
Amendment 99 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8 a (new)
Article 1 – point 8 a (new)
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4e a (new)
Article 4e a (new)
Amendment 36 #
2011/0177(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 (new)
Paragraph 10 (new)
10. Welcomes, in this regard, the Commission proposal establishing a Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (COSME) (2014-2020); stresses in particular that strong support should be given for the specific allocations of EUR 131 million for the competitiveness of enterprises in the tourism sector;
Amendment 25 #
2011/0092(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) It is necessary to ensure a reduction of emissions in global shipping and to maintain the competitive position of Union companies. It is therefore inadvisable to tax bunker fuel at the Union level, as such taxation would lead to significant carbon leakage. However, taxing bunker fuel at the global level remains a simple mitigation mechanism that would be effective in carbon reduction, without high compliance costs. Therefore Member States should increase efforts in IMO fora towards a bold and effective global bunker levy.
Amendment 1 #
2010/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
- having regard to the communication of 16 October 2010 from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on Europe 2020 Flagship Initiative: Innovation Union (COM(2010)546),
Amendment 7 #
2010/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the commercial transport applications of EGNOSS represent a growing global market which should be secured as far as is possible for the economic benefit of European businesindustry and for the creation of skilled jobs,
Amendment 20 #
2010/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets that all of the European Union is not at this time covered by EGNOS and calls for the EGNOS systemEGNOS availability is being extended to other parts of the world before some EU Member States and calls for coverage to be extended to southern, eastern and south-eastern Europe as a matter of priority;
Amendment 36 #
2010/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Commission to come forward with a comprehensive funding strategy which in addition to adequate EU and Member State contributions could include, inter alia, co-ordinated tax incentives, simplified grant application procedures, and arrangements that could channel venture capital to SMEs and facilitate the development and marketing of EGNOS and Galileo applications, in co-operation with the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund;
Amendment 3 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 a (new)
Citation 16 a (new)
- having regard to the text of the opinion of the Committee of the Regions entitled 'Europe, the World's No. 1 Tourist Destination: a new political framework for tourism in Europe' (CoR 342/2010 fin),
Amendment 4 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 a (new)
Citation 16 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 16 February 2011 on practical aspects regarding the revision of EU instruments to support SME finance in the next programming period,
Amendment 8 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the European Union is the world’s No 1 tourist destination in terms of international arrivals and this lead position must be reinforced by tackling the challenges created by, firstly, greater global competition and a market demand that is continually changing and secondly, the need to ensure increased and more lasting sustainability,
Amendment 11 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas tourism in Europe faces many challenges: the global economic crisis, the competitiveness of other destinations outside the EU and the diversity of tourist attractions on offer, the effects of climate change and seasonal fluctuations in tourist activity, demographic developments in Europe, the growing impact of information and communications technologies and many unforeseen events affecting the industry from time to time,
Amendment 12 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas Europe's diversity, multifacetedness and multiculturalism offer maximum growth for any form of thematic tourism, and the development and promotion of forms of diversified tourism may be the only effective response to the distortions, the problems and the deterioration to which the model of unregulated and undifferentiated mass tourism is leading,
Amendment 15 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas, under the Lisbon Treaty (Article 195), tourism has become a specific competence of the EU allowing the latter to support and complement actions within the Member States by encouraging the creation of an atmosphere that is conducive to developing tourism enterprises and fostering cooperation between Member States,
Amendment 25 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that the basis for a EU tourism strategy lies firstly in a packet of specific measures solely concerning the tourism sector, and secondly, in a connection to other complementary sectors in order to achieve a system which genuinely promotes tourism; considers, moreover, that a precise assessment is needed of how measures in other sectors impact tourism;
Amendment 36 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls for the Commission, in implementing the Europe 2020 strategy, to draw up a multiannual tourism plan calling on the Member States and the regions to establish a programming instrument for the same period;
Amendment 39 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that tourism should be regarded as part and parcel of the EU’s industrial policy and asserts once more that reinvigorating tourism provides an important stimulusis a strategic and vital objective for employment in the various Member States;
Amendment 41 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 42 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls on the Commission to promote a specific innovation incubator for businesses in the tourism sector;
Amendment 45 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Agrees with the Commission’s proposal that a ‘European label’ be developed in conjunction with the Member States and with national tourism agencies, under which, while respecting territorial diversitand highlighting the specific features of the territory, the concept of Europe as a whole should be promoted worldwide as a tourist destination;
Amendment 47 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Agrees with the Commission’s proposal that a ‘European label’ be developed in conjunction with the Member States and with national tourism agencies, under which, while respecting territorial diversity, the concept of Europe as a whole should be promoted worldwide as a tourist destination; considers that this label should act as a 'branding umbrella' and for this reason clear specifications and criteria for granting it are needed ;
Amendment 53 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the ‘European heritage label’ initiative as a tool giving prominence to some of the important sites in the history of European integration; stresses the need for coordination between this initiative and the UNESCO heritage sites in order to avoid overlapping that has no added value;
Amendment 54 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the ‘European heritage label’ initiative as a tool giving prominence to some of the important sites in the history of European integration; stresses the need for coordination between this initiative and the UNESCO heritage sites in order to avoid overlapping that has no added value; calls on the Commission to point out to Member States that sites which will receive the 'European heritage label' must always remain open and accessible, even with provision being made for skeleton staff;
Amendment 65 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers it advisable, while respecting the EU's rights and duty to control entry across its own borders, for the European institutions' and the Member States' consciousness of these markets to be heightened so that visa procedures are coordinated and simplified, with consideration given to establishing common consular desks across the EU to ensure that visa procedures are implemented on time and bureaucratic costs reduced; to this end, further to the creation of the European External Action Service (EEAS), calls on the Commission to consider the possibility to deploy the EU delegation offices in the world in order to issue touristic visas in collaboration with the National embassies of the Member States;
Amendment 78 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the need to foster technological development in SMEs so that they may more effectively market their products and promote destinations; urges the Commission to create an ‘ICT and Tourism’ platform, launching a specific pilot project by the end of 2011 to boost the participation of micro-enterprises and SMEs in the digital supply chain, following on from the experience of other sectors such as textiles, transport and logistics and the automobile industry; calls on the Member States, moreover, to develop high-speed internet throughout their territory in order to enable advanced services to be developed and operators to become interoperable;
Amendment 79 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the need to foster technological development in micro- enterprises and SMEs so that they may more effectively market their products and promote destinations; urges the Commission to create an ‘ICT and Tourism’ platform, launching a specific pilot project by the end of 2011 to boost the participation of micro-enterprises and SMEs in the digital supply chain, following on from the experience of other sectors such as textiles, transport and logistics and the automobile industry;
Amendment 86 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to assess, in close collaboration with operanational actors in the sector, innovative ways of promoting ad hoc European package holidays during the major international events that Europe will be hosting in the next few years (for example, the 2012 Olympic Games in London, the 2015 Milan Universal Exhibition, etc.) with a view to promoting ‘destination Europe’ with all its rich diversity;
Amendment 90 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers that the potential of the European Travel Commission'’s (ETC) web portal www.visiteurope.com should be developed to maximise its availability and full accessibility (information in all EU official languages and the principal non- EU languages, use of formats accessible by people with sensory disabilities) and make it a genuine European tourism platform, with easy access to national, regional and local tourism portals in the individual Member States; considers, moreover, that the portal should give greater visibility to the system of European Quality Tourism Label, to best practices and to initiatives, such as Calypso, NECSTouR and EDEN;
Amendment 91 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers that the potential of the European Travel Commission’s (ETC) web portal www.visiteurope.com should be developed to maximise its availability and full accessibility (information in all EU official languages and the principal non- EU languages, use of formats accessible by people with sensory disabilities through all modern technological applications) and make it a genuine European tourism platform, with easy access to national, regional and local tourism portals in the individual Member States;
Amendment 95 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Commission to consider introducing two new principles for tourism: 'interregionality' and 'complementarity', in order to promote joint planning and cooperation between tourist services within a single geographical area, i.e. either between neighbouring regions belonging to different Member States or at a specific thematic level between regions linked by common elements;
Amendment 106 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Asks the Commission to promote a specific initiative to harmonise gradually the accommodation (hotels, guesthouses, rented rooms, etc.), classification systems through the identification of common minimum criteria, bearing in mind the positive results of earlier experiments by industry associations and working in close collaboration with standardisation bodies;
Amendment 116 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 122 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission, in collaboration with the Member States, to exploit and promote vocational and university training schemes already existing in the tourism sector and to network and further encourage them, maintaining close contact with the world of research and business; calls for Member States to be encouraged to develop tourism training at university level; in the same vein, calls on the Commission to examine the possibility of designating a European day of responsible and sustainable tourism, by organising in all Member States information meetings to promote forms of viable tourism and responsible behaviour by tourists;
Amendment 131 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Asks for improved mutual recognition of professional qualifications in the tourist industry so as to allow both those already working in the sector, and those planning to do so, to find the best job opportunities, thereby helping to tackle the problems of the seasonal nature of work in this sector, on the one hand, and undeclared work on the other;
Amendment 136 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Draws attention to the problem with infrastructures whose funding at local level is undertaken on the basis of the permanent population; given that this criterion fails to cater properly for tourist destinations where the permanent population is a fraction of the overall users of these infrastructures at peak periods, calls on the Commission carefully to consider boosting funding for infrastructure projects especially for tourist regions;
Amendment 144 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Urges the Commission to promote the use of more sustainable means of transport and to pay particular attention tofacilitate connections with islands, rural areas and mountainous areas and, more generally, with less accessible destinations;
Amendment 163 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Welcomes the Commission’s readiness to diversify the types of tourism available; stresses, in particular, the importance of the collaboration already underway with the Council to promote cultural, historical, religious and environmental tourism by means of themed routes which not only exploit our continent’s historical and cultural roots, but also contribute to the development of an alternative style of tourism, one that is sustainable and accessible to all; considers that the use of sustainable means of transport, including cycling and sailing, should be encouraged in connection with several routes;
Amendment 164 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Welcomes the Commission’s readiness to diversify the types of tourism available; stresses, in particular, the importance of the collaboration already underway with the Council to promote cultural, historical, religious and, environmental and landscape tourism by means of themed routes which not only exploit our continent’s historical and cultural roots, but also contribute to the development of an alternative style of tourism, one that is sustainable and accessible to all; considers that the use of sustainable means of transport, including cycling, should be encouraged in connection with several routes;
Amendment 171 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Takes the view that in order to differentiate European tourism from that of other countries or continents, it is crucial to link the traditional tourism sector with what the territory has to offer in terms of products and services and tangible and intangible assets;
Amendment 176 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Considers that the Commission and the Council of Europe should continue to support the development of routes that highlight the European identity through circuits linking symbolic sites in Europe, such as cathedrals, castles, universities, archaeological sites and industrial settlements;
Amendment 178 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Urges the Commission and the Member States to take all appropriate measures to safeguard European heritage;
Amendment 188 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Highlights the way in which nature tourism contributes to the sector’s sustainable development; considers concentrating on national parkural resorts and protected areas in order to make them more accessible for tourists, including through the development of transnational circuits that respect the environmental heritage, to be important;
Amendment 190 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Points out that the development of new inland waterways can contribute to the sustainable development of cultural tourism, nature tourism and recreational tourism;
Amendment 207 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support, under an integrated maritime policy, the development of port infrastructure, an essential factor in cruise ship tourism which, despite the recentmaritime passenger transport and sports and cruisis, is a growth sector and in sports tourisme ship tourism, calling on the Member States to lift any restrictions they might have;
Amendment 215 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Takes note of the continuing growth in health tourism and in spa tourism in particular; calls on the Commission, in view of the fact that there are a variety of Community rules covering spa-tourism issues, to consider the possibility of tabling a single legislative proposal on spa tourism in order to give the sector a controlled organic structure encouraging its competitiveness; stresses the importance of new rulesthe new legislation on cross-border healthcare for the further promotion of health tourism;
Amendment 232 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. Recommends the progressive opening of the Calypso program to EU citizens who meet all programs’ requirements but live in third countries, stimulating awareness within the countries of residence of European destinations and building bridges with the second and third generations;
Amendment 233 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. Calls on the Commission to draw up an organic plan to overcome issues relating to the seasonal nature of tourism and to allow economically prosperous areas and less well-known and/or accessible areas to converge;
Amendment 240 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40a. Calls on the Commission to promote also so-called VFR tourism (Visiting Friends and Relatives) as an important way of enhancing integration in European culture;
Amendment 248 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Asks that a specific tourism programme, targeting SMEmicro, small and medium-sized enterprises in particular, be established in the 2014-2020 financial perspectives, encouraging partnerships between firms and public-private partnerships on pan-European tourism projects;
Amendment 258 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Highlights the opportunity this presents for VAT on tourism to be progressively harmonised across the Member States , apart from clearly circumscribed exceptions, as a necessary condition for transparent competition between tourist companies within the EU and with non-EU countries; welcomes in this respect the discussion that started with the publication of the Green Paper on the future of VAT;
Amendment 260 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 a (new)
Paragraph 47 a (new)
47a. Calls on the Commission to submit an integrated tourism strategy by the end of 2012;
Amendment 262 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 a (new)
Paragraph 48 a (new)
48a. Encourages the Commission, in the context of the implementation plan, to set as soon as possible specific timings to achieve all the actions and targets; asks Member States to cooperate by assessing the implementation of each strategy;
Amendment 20 #
2010/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Strongly supports the use and promotion of integrated urban mobility plans (urban travel plans); , including plans for the development of soft traffic infrastructure (cycling paths, pedestrian zones, etc.) fully integrated with public transport.
Amendment 48 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to propose adding security scanners to the list of authorised screening methods, together with appropriate rules for their use, as set out in this resolution;request the opinion of a scientific committee, for e.g. by drawing on the expertise of SCENIHR on the health effects of electromagnetic fields, with a view to adding security scanners to the list of authorised screening methods in the future, provided that existing health concerns are allayed in a conclusive manner.
Amendment 105 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Takes the view that exposure to doses of ionising radiation above the recommended annual limits cannot be acceptable; believes, therefore, that X-ray transmission imaging should not be used in systematic security screening;, and that the health effects of active millimetre and backscatter X-ray scanners need to be examined further.
Amendment 17 #
2010/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Recital M a (new)
Ma. whereas the 4th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control will be held in November 2010; whereas a public consultation has been launched on the possible revision of the Tobacco Products Directive (Directive 2001/37/EC1); whereas several WTO Members have raised the issue of the conformity with the TBT Agreement of the Canadian Bill C-32, which essentially leads to the ban of all traditional blended tobacco products, except the ones using solely Virginia tobacco, the single variety produced in Canada and used in the manufacturing of Canadian tobacco products,
Amendment 124 #
2010/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Stresses that, while tobacco products must be governed by a strict regulatory framework, the regulation of ingredients in tobacco products at the EU and at the international level must follow a proportionate, risk-based approach on the basis of scientific evidence; warns against any non-science based ban on all ingredients, leading essentially to the ban of European traditional blended tobacco products, which would have severe socioeconomic repercussions for EU tobacco growers (of oriental and burley varieties), without a benefit for public health;
Amendment 30 #
2010/2100(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls the importance of an approach to food security governance which entails a global framework that refocuses on food policy beyond food aid, inter-donor and donor recipient cooperation with enhanced local partnership, as well as the crucial role of recipient country policies in committing to provide basic public goods such as internal peace and investment in rural infrastructure;
Amendment 48 #
2010/0370(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In order to ensure that it can be implemented, the support programme may also contain measures for financing studies, demonstration projects, training and technical assistancethe support programme can be implemented, it must in future be admissible to link subsidies with production.
Amendment 49 #
2010/0370(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Farmers in the smaller Aegean islands should be encouraged to supply quality products and the marketing of such products should be assisted, making the maximum use of local genetic and propagation material and the marketing of such products should be assisted, particularly at local level, making use of the opportunities offered by the development of other sectors such as tourism.
Amendment 53 #
2010/0370(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Since 2007, requirements in essential products have increased in the smaller Aegean islands as a result of the increasing livestock population, abandonment of the primary sector because of exorbitant production costs and tourist and demographic pressure. The proportion of the budget which Greece may use for the specific supply arrangements for the smaller Aegean islands should therefore be increased. The increase should not, however, be at the expense of the budget for strengthening local agricultural production but should be accompanied by an increase in the amounts set aside to support such production.
Amendment 55 #
2010/0370(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) The Commission must table to the European Parliament and Council by 31 December 2016 at the latest a general report on the impact of measures taken to implement this regulation accompanied, where appropriate, by suitable recommendations. The Commission must accordingly examine these recommendations to ensure that they include an integrated sustainable development programme taking account of the cultural heritage and environmental importance of the smaller Aegean islands and the issues and problems specifically arising from their particular geographical position and environment, as well as the increase in illegal migration.
Amendment 140 #
2010/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 - subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 3 - subparagraph 1 a (new)
In order to prevent the marketing in the Union or the export to third countries of products not labelled in conformity with the Regulation on the protection of PDO and PGI, the Commission may, by means of delegated acts, define the actions to be implemented by the Member States in this respect.
Amendment 185 #
2010/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 a (new)
Article 29 a (new)
Article 29a Island products The Commission is invited to examine and submit proposals in the immediate future for the optional quality terms for ‘island products'.
Amendment 188 #
2010/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 b (new)
Article 29 b (new)
Article 29b Logo for local products The Commission is invited to submit proposals for the creation of a new distinctive Union logo and the establishment of a specific identity for small distribution networks in order to encourage local products in the EU, the activities of small producers and communication between consumers and producers on the one hand, as well as securing environmental benefits on the other.
Amendment 228 #
2010/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 2
Article 43 – paragraph 2
2. Operators preparing and storing a traditional speciality,, packaging, storing or placing on the market products with protected designation of origin or(PDO), protected geographical indication or who places such(PGI) or traditional speciality guaranteed, protected designation of origin and protected geographical indication on the market (TSG), shall also be subject to the system of controls as referred to in Chapter I of this Title.
Amendment 253 #
2010/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) no product is placed on the market under the traditional speciality guaranteed, the protected designation of origin or the protected geographical indication for at least fiveten years.
Amendment 10 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission White Paper ‘Adapting to climate change: Towards a European framework for action’ (COM(2009)147), as well as to the staff working documents entitled ‘Adapting to climate change: the challenge for European agriculture and rural areas’ (SEC(2009)0417) and ‘The role of European agriculture in climate change mitigation’ (SEC(2009)1093),
Amendment 11 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
- having regard to the report of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (A7-0060/2010) on EU agriculture and climate change,
Amendment 23 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas, to date, the Common Agricultural Policy's goals, has mset its goals with regard toout in Article 39 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, are directed at achieving better productivity in the food chain, contributing toagriculture, ensuring a fair standard of living for the agricultural community, market stabilisationing markets and the provision ofding food supplies to EU consumers at reasonable prices,; whereas at present not all these goals are being fully achieved, given that it has not yet been possible to achieve income parity in agriculture or to stabilise agricultural markets which have become extremely volatile, with the result that the food security goal has been jeopardised;
Amendment 68 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas agriculture is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, which will be most severely - albeit not exclusively- felt in regions that are already under pressure and at risk of marginalization,
Amendment 117 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R a (new)
Recital R a (new)
Ra. whereas the Treaty of Lisbon comprises a "social clause", according to which the social issues (promotion of high level employment, adequate social protection, fight against social exclusion etc) must be taken into account, when defining and implementing all policies, including the CAP,
Amendment 132 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that CAP market instruments are now used as safety nets, in the latest CAP reforms, market instruments have generally been reduced to mere safety nets set at extremely low levels and supposed to help manage market volatility andin order to ensure a certain degree of stability and that, moreover, since the adoption of decoupled Single Farm Payments there has been a resolute move away from trade-distorting measures in line with WTO requirements;
Amendment 140 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the factNotes that the 2003 CAP reform and the 2008 Health Check haves initiated in 1992 and 1999 and, in particular, that initiated in 2003, which was reviewed during the Health Check and introduced the principle of decoupling, were all intended to allowed EU farmers to better respond and react to market signals and conditions;
Amendment 146 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that rural development is now an integral part of the CAP architecture with its focus on rural communities, improving the environment, modernising and restructuring agriculture and improving product marketing and competitiveness, as well as on the new challenges addressed by the Health Check, namely global warming, renewable energies, water management and biodiversity;
Amendment 158 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the recognition of the multi- functional role of farmers in delivering public goods such as preserving our environment, high-quality food production, good animal husbandry, shaping and improving the diversity and quality of valued landscapes in the EU, and the move to more sustainable farming practices by not only meeting the basic requirements for maintenance of the land in a G(organic production, precision farming, etc.); notes that this multi-functional role is reflected in cross-compliance criteria governing the disbursement of first-pillar direct aid, which are based on compliance with statutory requirements and good Aagricultural and Eenvironmental Condition (GAEC) but also achieving even higher standards through practice, but also in second-pillar measures coming mainly under Axis 2 (agri- environmental schemes, precision farming and organic production; measures);
Amendment 172 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Points out that food security remains the central challenge for EU agriculture in the EU and all around the world, as the world population is predicted to grow from 6 to 9 billion by 2050 and demand for food will double by 2050 according to the FAO (especially in emerging economies such as China or India);
Amendment 181 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Notes that climatic changes are likely to increase both the volatility of markets and the economic disparities between rural areas;
Amendment 197 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Acknowledges that although climate change is a global process, its local impacts are diverse and that the net impact of climate change on farm activities and on the socio-economic life will vary widely across the EU and within individual Member States, leaving as most vulnerable regions in Europe, Southern Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, Outermost regions and the Arctic; believes, therefore, that the threat of land abandonment, depopulation, and marginalization of such regions constitutes one of the challenges faced by the post 2013 CAP;
Amendment 215 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recognises the importance of reinforcing the progress already made to preserve biodiversity and protect the environmentat farming has already made considerable progress in cutting its greenhouse gas emissions and, in general, addressing environmental problems (management of water resources, soil, biodiversity, biomass, etc.), but maintains that those efforts need to be continued in order to gear production methods to a more sustainable form of development that is efficient in environmental and social, as well as economic, terms;
Amendment 230 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Brings therefore to the attention the fact that differences in the capacity of Member States to deal with the economic crisis might result in increasing inequalities among rural regions in the EU;
Amendment 232 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls for specific consideration of the fact that the economic crisis hinders severely the ability of Member States to take full advantage of the opportunities offered to agriculture and rural development by co-financed measures;
Amendment 238 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Believes that, especially under the circumstances of a market oriented CAP that exposes increasingly farmers to market based processes of price formation, all efforts should be made and actions should be taken, in order to secure that a) the agri-food chain operate in a transparent way and that all power imbalances be eliminated and b) overall oversight of and transparency in the operation of all commodities markets (agriculture, energy, metals/minerals), which affect the cost of production, be enhanced and improved;
Amendment 249 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Is of the opinion that a strong European Common Agricultural Policy is needed to ensure that EU farmers remainthat serves the interests of all European farmers is essential; takes the view that that policy should ensure that European farming is sustainable and should enable it to play it part in the European economy and competitive on the world market against well subsidised trading partners; believes thattrading partners who are well subsidised and/or not necessarily subject to the same production conditions as regards social, environmental and animal-welfare requirements; believes that, for strategic reasons, the EU cannot afford to rely on other parts of the world to provide for European food security in the context of climate change, political instability in certain regions of the world and potential outbreaks of diseases or other events potentially detrimental to production capacity;
Amendment 365 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Insists that EU agriculture must remain competitive against fierce competition from trade partners who are well- subsidised trade partnerand/or not always subject to the same production conditions, in particular as regards social, environmental and animal welfare standards; therefore believes that competitivenessproductivity enhancement should still be a fundamental objective of the CAP post- 2013 to ensure that the EU has the raw materials to produce high- value diversified European food products and they continue to win a greater share of the world market, as well as ensuring fair traderemuneration for farmers;
Amendment 383 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Insists that the maintenance of farming activity across the whole of Europe is fundamental to maintain diverse and local food production and prevent the threat of land abandonment across EU territory; believes, therefore, that disadvantaged regions and regions most affected by climate change must be given the opportunity to overcome the additional hindrances caused by climate change and to take the measures needed to adapt;
Amendment 389 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Insists that the maintenance of farming activity across the whole of Europe is fundamental to maintain diverse and local food production and prevent the threat of land abandonment across EU territoryjobs and social and economic conditions in rural areas, diverse and local food production and the preservation of the environment, the rural space and landscapes;
Amendment 401 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls for measures based on public-law rules to be taken to strengthen producers' and producer organisations' bargaining power vis-à-vis downstream industries in order to better adapt supply to demand, create and more evenly distribute added value and improve the functioning of the food supply-chain with greater transparency of food prices and action to address unfair commercial practices; considers it important, in this connection, to strengthen inter-branch organisations;
Amendment 557 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 – point 1
Paragraph 48 – point 1
1) Believes that in order to reduce the disparities in the distribution of direct support funds between Member States, the hectare basis alone will not be sufficient and, therefore, calls for, that this direct support should be geared more towards the environment and employment and that it is therefore recommended to use additional objective criteria such as a purchasing power coefficient to be used to achieve an overall more balanced distribution between the Member States;
Amendment 589 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51
Paragraph 51
51. Believes that direct support should move to an area basis in all Member States by 2020, allowing those that are still using the historical payments system the flexibility to phase in the difficult changes at their own speewithin a realistic adjustment period9 ;
Amendment 626 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54 a (new)
Paragraph 54 a (new)
Amendment 654 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56
Paragraph 56
56. Believes that there should be a basic EU-funded direct area payment to all EU farmers in order to provide basic food security for European consumers, allow farmers to produce high-quality food competitively in relation to well subsidised trade partners (US)trade partners that are either well subsidised (US) and/or are producing agricultural and food products that are not subject to the same quality and safety production standards as in the EU, ensure that farming activity continues across the EU and provide baseline public goods through cross- compliance requirements for Good Agricultural and Environmental Conditions, as well as high quality and animal welfare standards; calls for an absolute requirement of minimum activity to be included in the cross-compliance rules and proportionality to be the key principle applied when enforcing the rules;
Amendment 688 #
2009/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 58
Paragraph 58
58. Calls for the continuation of specific measures to compensate farmers produccompensation of farming in areas with natural handicapsgions disadvantaged by natural handicaps and climate change, in order to ensure thate continuation of agricultural activity takes place and local food is produced, food production, and land management across the EU, thus reducing the threat of land abandonment and ensuring balanced territorial management across the EU; considers that this support scheme should remain co-financed as it currently is;
Amendment 48 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the vast majority of the measures contained in the current - albeit still none too ambitious - action plan have been implemented satisfactorily;
Amendment 76 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 100 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is particularly concerned that, despite the clear recommendations and conclusions issued by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in this regard, many pig farmers in Europe are violating the provisions of Directive 2008/120/EC of 18 December 2008 laying down minimum standards for the protection of pigs3 , and calls on the Commission, therefore, to devise without delay a strategy to increase compliance with this Directivewith compliance to the existing animal welfare legislation, in accordance with the recommendations and conclusions issued by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA);
Amendment 129 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recalls that its above-mentioned resolution of 2006 already called for the existing action plan to be followed by a new one, and urgeasks the Commission therefore to submit without delay– based on new scientific evidence and experience – an action plan for animal welfare 2011-2015 which, in the light of Article 13 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, should cover the fields below, backed by the required funding;
Amendment 152 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission, in the light of Article 13 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to submit no later than 2012– based on new evidence and experience – a proposal for general animal welfare legislation for the EU which, on the basis of the available science and proven experience, should contribute to a common understanding of the concept of animal welfare and the fundamental conditions applicable;
Amendment 167 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that this general animal welfare legislation, like Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety4 , should establish a common basic level of animal welfare in the European Union, which is the precondition for free and equitable competition within the internal market; considers, however, that it should be possible for any person, region or Member State to introduce voluntary systems which are more far-reaching;
Amendment 203 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 – introductory part
Paragraph 15 – introductory part
15. Considers furthermore that, when deemed necessary, further measures andor any additional individual legal acts should particularly focus onbe adopted regarding the following:
Amendment 215 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 – indent 2
Paragraph 15 – indent 2
Amendment 266 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Considers that a European centre for animal welfare and animal health should be established no later than 2012, whose work should beupon clarification of the objectives and its financing, a European centre for animal welfare and animal health – based on the general animal welfare legislation proposed above – could be established;
Amendment 307 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Considers furthermore that, having regard to Article 13 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, such a centre should, inter alia, be assigned the tasks of assessing and stating views on future legislative and policy proposals and their impact on animal welfare and animal health, defining and assessing animal welfare standards on the basis of the latest available knowledge, providing training and information about animal welfare and animal health, and coordinating an EU system for testing new techniques, as well as assessing the socioeconomic impact and implications of the above-mentioned activities;
Amendment 311 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission, in this context, to assess how the authoritiesist – in all Member States have been– the authorities involved in the work of the European Union on animal welfare in providing more training, where needed, and if necessary to propose specific measures to tackle any problems; calls on the Commission furthermore to seek to ensure that EFSA’s Scientific Panel on Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW) and the working parties attached to it comprise experienced experts from all parts of the European Union;
Amendment 320 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission as soon as possible toto continue performing comprehensive inspections to ascertain how the Member States are applying and enforcing existing animal welfare rules, particularly concerning animal transport and pigs, and if necessary to propose in 2012 at the latest recommendations, guidelines and other necessary measures to tackle problems;
Amendment 348 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses that the European Union budget must include sufficient appropriations to enable the Commission to monitorassist the Member States more effectively and comprehensively in this regard;
Amendment 421 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls for an assessment and further development of the Animal Welfare Quality Project, particularly as regards incentives for farmers and producers to use the new indicators, as much work remains to be done to prepare the new indicators – based on new scientific evidence – for practical application;
Amendment 34 #
2009/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas agriculture, pastureland and forestry are the main economic sectors able to capture the CO2 produced by human activities, to accumulate and store carbon in the soil by acting as sinks, and to fix carbon in plants through photosynthesis; whereas these sectors consequently have considerable potential to make a positive contribution to global warming mitigation efforts,
Amendment 38 #
2009/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas climate change has already had adverse effects on EU agriculture (including declining water resources, brackishness, frequent drought, soil erosion and more frequent droughtforest fires in the south, a significant increase in winter rainfall and flooding in the north, storms and the proliferation of insect pests and animal and plant diseases), and whereas the expected acceleration of such problems will have serious economic, social and environmental repercussions for the agricultural, forestry and tourism sectors and for rural development,
Amendment 42 #
2009/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the agricultural sector is capable both of adapting and of mitigating climate change with the help of farmers’ know-how, a strong CAP and research and innovation developments,
Amendment 73 #
2009/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Takes the view that organic farmingand integrated pest management farming, extensive grazing and practices are among the integrated pest management ecologically effective systems practices are among the needing further development; ecologically effective systems emphasises, however, the need to needing further development; find ways to facilitate a transition to emphasises, however, the need to more sustainable agriculture in the find ways to facilitate a transition to case of the other systems used on more sustainable agriculture in the most farmland; case of the other systems used on most farmland;
Amendment 110 #
2009/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that, as well as being more environmentally friendly, such farming practices have a positive impact in terms of improved biodiversity and soil quality, water retention and efforts to combat erosion and pollution and that mitigating the effects of farming activity on climate change is another of the ‘public goods’ provided by agriculture;
Amendment 169 #
2009/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 – indent 1
Paragraph 13 – indent 1
• optimising water resource management (more efficient irrigation systems, economical use of water on the land, use of recycled water for irrigation, hillside reservoirs, etc.);
Amendment 225 #
2009/2157(INI)
17a Calls therefore on the Commission , in reforming the Common Agricultural Policy, to bear in mind that southern EU Member States are disproportionately affected as a result not only of the direct impact of climate change but also of its indirect impact on the scope for diversification, given that the latter is a decisive factor for developing the necessary adaptability, limiting the degree of vulnerability and narrowing regional differences;
Amendment 50 #
2009/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses, however, that in order to apply these criteria and establish realistic threshold values in practice, it is essential that the necessary biophysical data are available to the Member States with a sufficient degree of accuracy in relation to the natural environment; supports, therefore, the test of practical application of the proposed criteria introduced by the Commission; calls for the detailed maps that are to be submitted by the Member States to be used if necessary to adapt the criteria and the proposed threshold value of 66% (to the reality in terms of the natural environment); expresses reservations about the proposed 66% threshold and takes the view that it should be adjusted downwards with the preferred threshold being 50%;
Amendment 1 #
2009/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the penalty systems in the Member States of the European Union have evolved historically, and therefore show wide disparities, with fines in extreme cases that can be as much as ten times higher in one country than in another;
Amendment 3 #
2009/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C.. whereas the legal position with regard to international transport operations has become very hard for undertakings and especially for drivers to understandit has become a very complicated and time-consuming task for undertakings and especially for drivers to understand the legal position with regard to international transport operations; whereas the Member States face major challenges in transposing the regulations as required and whereas the current situation is not compatible with the single market;
Amendment 14 #
2009/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that these differences can be explained not only by economic and geographical factors, but also throughas well as the Member States' differing legal systems in criminal matters and their differing policy approaches to road safety; ;
Amendment 18 #
Amendment 23 #
2009/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Takes the view that to achieve further approximation of the types of penalties and of the levels of fines, minimum and maximum penalties for each infringement against the social rules in road transport should be laid down; stresses that in streamlining penalties, the need to accommodate the economic disparities among Member States must be balanced by an effective deterrent against serious infringements;
Amendment 46 #
2009/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Believes that a European Road Transport Agency could promote such harmonised approaches to checks and take pregulatoryscriptive action so as to remove obstacles to the European single market;
Amendment 64 #
2009/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers that an easily understandable brochure, distributed electronically and in printed form, in all official languages of the European Union would be useful for undertakings and for lorry drivers; stresses that this brochure should give the drivers and undertakings concerned more information about the relevant social rules and the penalties applicable to infringements in the various Member States; considers that such information should also be made available to undertakings and drivers from third countries;
Amendment 47 #
2009/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Supports the introduction of additional optional reserved terms, especially in terms of the provision of a clear definition and usage of the terms "mountain products", "island" and "low carbon"; further expresses support for the harmonisation at Community level of the term "mountain products", which is currently regulated in only a few Member States;
Amendment 90 #
2009/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Considers that no additional criteria should be added to the certification process for anentry of those instrumentsdesignation in the Community PDO and PGI Register, but rather the aim should be simplification;
Amendment 95 #
2009/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Amendment 101 #
2009/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for the mandatory provision of information through labelling (and all other means available) with regard to the "place of farmingproduction" of raw materials, where this is different from the place indicated by the geographical indication and to the name of the producer when the product is marketed under the private trade name of a retaiwhere there is a risk of consumers being mislerd;
Amendment 107 #
2009/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls for the compulsory PDO and PGI registration of the producer's name where the product is marketed under the private trade name of a retailer;
Amendment 5 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas safety ispiracy continues to pose a global threat, and traditional maritime safety considerations remain very important for all concerned and for the environment,
Amendment 42 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Recognises that the interest of EU citizens in seafaring professions could be strengthened by the introduction of rules improving working conditions on board ships, and calls on Member States to move towards ratification and enforcement of the ILO 2006 Maritime Labour Convention (MLC);
Amendment 45 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines that a reasonable balance between the employment conditions of EU seafarers and the competitiveness of the European fleet should be found in order e need to facilitate labour mobility in the maritime industries throughout Europe and to ensure a fully functioning internal market without barriers and without unjustified restrictions to provide services;
Amendment 66 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission and Member States also to work on, and analyse the possible effects of, alternative instruments such as the introduction of a levy on bunker fuel, preferably geared to the quality and environmental performance of the fuel, or the concept of 'green ports', where clean vessels are dealt with more quickly and/or pay reduced harbour dues;
Amendment 69 #
2009/0170(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The European Aviation Safety Agency carries out on behalf of the Member States the functions and tasks of the State of Design, Manufacture and Registry when related to design approval, as specified in the Chicago Convention and its Annexes, and therefore, without prejudice to the provisions of Annex 13 of the Convention, should be represented during a safety investigation to contribute to its efficiency and to ensure safety of aircraft design, without affectingas well as the independent status of the investigation.
Amendment 70 #
2009/0170(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Given its increasing safety responsibilities, the European Aviation Safety Agency should also participate in the exchange of data in the framework of the occurrence reporting systems; t and analyse them in cooperation with all the Member States. The findings thereof must be reported to all national accident investigation authorities in the Member States. This data should be adequately protected from unauthorised use or disclosure.
Amendment 74 #
2009/0170(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 b (new)
Recital 10 b (new)
(10b) Τhe investigating authorities play a core role in the inquiry process. Their work is of the utmost importance in determining the causes of an accident or incident. It is therefore essential that they should be able to conduct their investigations promptly, free of any form of pressure and entirely independently of regulatory or judicial authorities, while disposing of the necessary funding and manpower to carry out their investigations efficiently and effectively.
Amendment 75 #
2009/0170(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 c (new)
Recital 10 c (new)
(10c) All parties involved in the accident should be given the opportunity of participating in the inquiry but must not become involved in investigations regarding the causes of the accident or incident; this should remain the exclusive task of the investigating authority, so as to avoid undermining its independence.
Amendment 78 #
2009/0170(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The civil aviation safety system is based on feedback and lessons learned from accidents and incidents which require strict application of confidentiality and data protection to ensure the future availability of valuable sources of information; in this context sensitive safety information should not be used for purposes other than prevention of accidents and incidents unless there is an overriding public interest in its disclosure. . In this connection it is necessary to apply the principle of 'a just culture' under which penalties are not imposed on individuals for actions, omissions or decisions conditioned by their experience and training, while at the same time, gross negligence, wilful violations and destructive acts are not tolerated. In this context sensitive safety information should not be used for purposes other than prevention of accidents and incidents unless there is an overriding public interest in its disclosure. While certain information must remain confidential, for the sake of the families of the victims and the proper administration of justice, it is important to ensure that judicial authorities have access to certain facts and data of relevance to the legal investigation. This must be done in accordance with the relevant instructions issued to protect the continued confidentiality of the information once the judicial authorities have completed their investigations.
Amendment 79 #
2009/0170(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) While certain information must remain confidential, for the sake of the families of the victims and the proper administration of justice, it is important to ensure that judicial authorities have access to certain facts and data of relevance to their investigation. This must be done in accordance with the relevant instructions issued to protect the continued confidentiality of the information once the judicial authorities have completed their work.
Amendment 82 #
2009/0170(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) The nature of the measures taken in response to an accident and the consequences thereof are of decisive importance. The Member States and the airlines must be able to deal with a major air disaster from not only the technical organisational and financial point of view, but also with regard to the victims and their families. The investigating authorities must exercise particular care in their contacts with victims and their families, forestalling as far as possible any other alternative sources of information. Finally, it is necessary to recognise the role of associations representing the families of air disaster victims.
Amendment 85 #
2009/0170(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1
Article 1
This Regulation, and in particular the creation of a Network of accident investigation authorities, aims to improve aviation safety by ensuring a high level of efficiency, diligence, and quality of European civil aviation safety investigations, through the exchange of ideas and knowledge between members of the Network, the sole objective of which is the prevention of future accidents and incidents without apportioning blame or liability. This regulation seeks also to establish rules concerning the availability of lists of all persons on board aircraft involved in accidents and to improve the assistance given to air accident victims and their families.
Amendment 111 #
2009/0170(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission and EASA shall be invited and may be represented at all the meetings of the Network and its expert working groups, unless the chairperson or coordinator of the Network decides, on the basis of the criteria specified in the rules of procedure, that such participation would create a conflict of interest with the tasks of the safety investigation authorities. This decision must be duly substantiated.
Amendment 145 #
2009/0170(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. The head of the safety investigation authority is authorised to inform victims and their families or their associations or, make public any information on the factual observations and the proceedings of the safety investigation and possibly preliminary conclusions and/or recommendations, provided that it does not compromise the objectives of the investigation and fully complies with provisions regarding the protection of personal data.
Amendment 160 #
2009/0170(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. The Member States shall ensure that a plan for the assistance of the victims of civil aviation accidents and their families is set up at nationaln aviation accident emergency plan is set up at national level. At the same time it must be governed by certain common principles in the Member States, thereby ensuring a more comprehensive and harmonised response to such ocurrences at European level.
Amendment 163 #
2009/0170(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The emergency plan should include in particular provisions concerning assistance for victims of aviation accidents and their families as well as a plan for the rapid activation of airport emergency services in the event of an accident at take-off or landing in a Member State.
Amendment 39 #
2009/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
3. It is vital for airport users to obtain from the airport managing body, on a regular basis, information on how and on what basis aviation security charges are calculated. This information will provide air carriers with an insight into the costs incurred by providing security services and the productivity of related investments. To allow an airport managing body to properly assess the requirements with regard to its future investments, the airport users should be required to share all their operational forecasts, developments projects and specific demands and wishes with the airport managing body on a timely basis.
Amendment 56 #
2009/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point d
Article 2 – point d
(d) ‘security charge’ means a levy which is specifically designed to recover all or part of the cost of security measures intended to protect civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference. This cost of aviation security may include the costs incurred for ensuring the application of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 or for fulfilling the related regulatory and supervisory costs by the appropriate authority.
Amendment 44 #
2008/0237(COD)
Council position – amending act
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Passengers and, as a minimum, persons whom the passenger had, or would have had, a legal duty to maintain should enjoy adequate protection in the event of accidents arising out of the use of the bus or coachshould enjoy protection in the event of accidents arising out of the use of the bus or coach, equal to that laid down in respect of other modes of transport in the event of accidents resulting in death or injury, taking into account Directive 2009/103/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 relating to insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles and the enforcement of the obligation to insure against such liability.
Amendment 46 #
2008/0237(COD)
Council position – amending act
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Passengers should, in addition to compensation in accordance with applicable national law in the event of death or personal injury or loss of or damage to luggage due to accidents arising out of the use of the bus or coach, be entitled to assistance with regard to their immediate practical and financial needs following an accident. Such assistance cshould include, where necessary, first aid, accommodation, food, clothes and, transport and funeral expenses.
Amendment 47 #
2008/0237(COD)
Council position – amending act
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) In the event of death or injury, the carrier should have drawn up a crisis plan which provides for a financial sum for each passenger, which can be paid in advance as soon as possible after the accident, to cover immediate financial needs, proportional to the damage suffered. The remaining amount of the expenses incurred in covering those needs should be paid immediately once the transport undertaking is proved to be culpable.
Amendment 49 #
2008/0237(COD)
Council position – amending act
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In deciding on the design of new terminals, and as part of major refurbishments, terminal managing bodies should, where possibleithout exception and as an essential condition, take into account the needs of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility. In any case, terminal managing bodies should designate points where such persons can notify their arrival and need for assistance.
Amendment 55 #
2008/0237(COD)
Council position – amending act
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Inconvenience experienced by passengers due to cancellation or long delay of their journey should be reduced. To this end, passengers departing from terminals should be adequately looked after and informed. Passengers should also be able to cancel their journey and have their tickets reimbursed or to continue their journey or to obtain re-routing under satisfactory conditions. Where carriers do not provide passengers with the necessary assistance, passengers should be entitled to financial compensation proportional to the inconvenience they have suffered. The above provisions should not apply in the event of force majeure, such as severe weather conditions endangering passengers' safety.
Amendment 78 #
2008/0237(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 8
Article 8
Immediate practical and financial needs of passengers 1. In the event of an accident arising out of the use of the bus or coach, the carrier shall provide reasonable assistance with regard to the passengers' immediate practical needs following the accident. Any assistance shall notSuch assistance should include, where necessary, first aid, accommodation, food, clothes, transport and funeral expenses. 2. In the event of death or injury, the carrier shall pay a financial sum to each passenger, which shall be paid in advance as soon as possible after the accident, to cover immediate financial needs, proportional to the damage suffered. The remaining amount of the expenses incurred in covering those needs should be paid immediately once the transport undertaking is proved to be culpable. No payment made in advance or assistance provided shall constitute recognition of liability.
Amendment 99 #
2008/0237(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 24 - paragraph 1
Article 24 - paragraph 1
(1) Carriers and terminal managing bodies shall, within their respective areas of competence, ensure that passengers are provided with appropriate and comprehensible information regarding their rights under this Regulation at the latest on departure. The information shall be provided at terminals and where applicable, on the Internet. At the request of a disabled person or person with reduced mobility the information shall be provided in an accessible formain a format accessible to all, whether users of modern information media or not, at terminals and where applicable, on the Internet. This information shall include contact details of the enforcement body or bodies designated by the Member State pursuant to Article 27(1).
Amendment 35 #
2008/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The road safety related traffic offences covered by this Directive are not subject to homogeneous treatment in the Member States. Some Member States qualify such offences under national law as ‘administrative’ offences while others qualify them as ‘criminal’ offences. This Directive should apply regardless of how those offences are qualified under national law. The scope of this Directive may be extended in future revisions, as appropriate, to include among other offences those relating to driving and rest times and offences affecting the safety of cyclists and pedestrians, such as illegal parking.
Amendment 39 #
2008/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) The full extent of the enforcement capability offered by this Directive as regards the offence of speeding will only be reached when a vehicle’s country of registration is readily discernable in images of licence plates obtained by speed cameras. This could be facilitated by updating the technical provisions on licence plates in Council Regulation (EC) No 2411/98 of 3 November 1998 on the recognition in intra-Community traffic of the distinguishing sign of the Member State in which motor vehicles and their trailers are registered, and adopting them as mandatory for all vehicles.
Amendment 45 #
2008/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) It should be possible for third countries to participate in the exchange of VRD provided that they have concluded an agreement with the Union to this effect. Such an agreement would have to include necessary provisions on data protection, covering the principles on protection set out in Directive 95/46/EC.
Amendment 62 #
2008/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
The provisions on data protection set out in the Council Framework Decision 2008/977/JHA of 27 November 2008 on the protection of personal data processed in the framework of police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters9 and Directive 95/46/EC shall apply to personal data processed under this Directive. The competent authorities of the other Member States shall not store the information sent by the Member State of the offence. That information shall be sent solely for the purposes of this Directive, and, upon conclusion of proceedings, all data must be verifiably deleted.
Amendment 64 #
2008/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
All relevant provisions on data protection set out in the Prüm Decisions regarding criminal offences and in Directive 95/46/EC regarding administrative offences, shall also apply to personal data processed under this Directive.