Activities of Miroslav POCHE
Plenary speeches (345)
Discharge 2017 (debate) CS
Common rules for the internal market for electricity - Internal market for electricity - European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators - Risk-preparedness in the electricity sector (debate) CS
Conflict of interest and the protection of the EU budget in the Czech Republic (debate) CS
Energy efficiency - Governance of the Energy Union - Promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (debate) CS
Packaging and packaging waste - End-of-life vehicles, waste batteries and accumulators and waste electrical and electronic equipment - Waste - Landfill of waste - Procedural rules in the field of environmental reporting (debate) CS
Debate with the Prime Minister of Croatia, Andrej Plenković, on the Future of Europe (debate) HR
Energy efficiency (A8-0391/2017 - Miroslav Poche) (vote) CS
Promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources - Energy efficiency - Governance of the Energy Union (debate) CS
Promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources - Energy efficiency - Governance of the Energy Union (debate) CS
Decision adopted on the State of Energy Union 2017 (debate) CS
Discharge 2015: EU general budget - European Council and Council (debate) CS
Promotion of internet connectivity in local communities (debate) CS
Energy efficiency labelling - Compensation for wrongly labelled energy-related products (debate) CS
Discharge 2015 (debate) CS
End-of-life vehicles, waste batteries and accumulators and waste electrical and electronic equipment - Landfill of waste - Waste - Packaging and packaging waste (debate) CS
Information exchange mechanism with regard to intergovernmental agreements and non-binding instruments in the field of energy (debate) CS
EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement - Conclusion of the EU-Canada CETA - EU-Canada Strategic Partnership Agreement (debate) CS
State of the Energy Union (debate) CS
Third countries whose nationals are subject to or exempt from a visa requirement: revision of the suspension mechanism (A8-0235/2016 - Agustín Díaz de Mera García Consuegra) CS
Activities of the Committee on Petitions 2015 (A8-0366/2016 - Ángela Vallina) CS
EU-Colombia and Peru Trade Agreement (accession of Ecuador) (A8-0362/2016 - Helmut Scholz) CS
EU-Norway Agreement on reciprocal access to fishing in the Skagerrak (A8-0321/2016 - Jørn Dohrmann) CS
EU-Norway Agreement on reciprocal access to fishing in the Skagerrak (resolution) (A8-0320/2016 - Jørn Dohrmann) CS
Agreement on Operational and Strategic Cooperation between Georgia and Europol (A8-0343/2016 - Claude Moraes) CS
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2016/004 ES/Comunidad Valenciana automotive (A8-0379/2016 - Esteban González Pons) CS
Market access to port services and financial transparency of ports (A8-0023/2016 - Knut Fleckenstein) CS
Nomination of a Member of the Court of Auditors - Juhan Parts (A8-0375/2016 - Bart Staes) CS
Annual Report on human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter 2015 (A8-0355/2016 - Josef Weidenholzer)
Implementation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (Article 36 TEU) (A8-0360/2016 - Elmar Brok) CS
"Clean Energy for All" package (debate) CS
EU-Algeria Framework Agreement on the general principles for the participation of Algeria in Union programmes (A8-0367/2016 - Pier Antonio Panzeri) CS
North-East Atlantic: deep-sea stocks and fishing in international waters (A8-0369/2016 - Isabelle Thomas) CS
General revision of Parliament's Rules of Procedure (A8-0344/2016 - Richard Corbett) CS
A coherent EU policy for cultural and creative industries (A8-0357/2016 - Christian Ehler, Luigi Morgano) CS
Rights of women in the Eastern Partnership States (A8-0365/2016 - Mariya Gabriel)
US-EU Agreement on the protection of personal information relating to criminal offenses (A8-0354/2016 - Jan Philipp Albrecht) CS
Mobilisation of the Contingency Margin in 2016 (A8-0347/2016 - José Manuel Fernandes) CS
Mobilisation of the EU Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Germany (A8-0352/2016 - Monika Hohlmeier) CS
Situation in Italy after the earthquakes (B8-1284/2016, B8-1285/2016, B8-1285/2016, B8-1286/2016, B8-1288/2016, B8-1289/2016, B8-1291/2016, B8-1294/2016, B8-1296/2016) CS
Commissioners' declarations of interests - Guidelines (A8-0315/2016 - Pascal Durand) CS
Liability, compensation and financial security for offshore oil and gas operations (A8-0308/2016 - Kostas Chrysogonos) CS
Access to energy in developing countries (B8-1227/2016) CS
EU-Kiribati Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0334/2016 - Mariya Gabriel) CS
EU-Solomon Islands Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0336/2016 - Mariya Gabriel) CS
EU-Micronesia Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0337/2016 - Mariya Gabriel) CS
EU-Tuvalu Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0333/2016 - Mariya Gabriel) CS
EU-Marshall Islands Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0335/2016 - Mariya Gabriel) CS
The European Union Solidarity Fund: an assessment (A8-0341/2016 - Salvatore Cicu) CS
Opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties of the proposed agreement between Canada and the European Union on a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) (B8-1220/2016) CS
Emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants (A8-0249/2015 - Julie Girling) CS
Implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy (A8-0317/2016 - Ioan Mircea Paşcu) CS
EU strategic communication to counteract anti-EU propaganda by third parties (A8-0290/2016 - Anna Elżbieta Fotyga)
Sign language and professional sign language interpreters (B8-1230/2016, B8-1241/2016) CS
Objection pursuant to Rule 106 : Renewing the approval of the active substance bentazone (B8-1228/2016) CS
Agreement on Operational and Strategic Cooperation between Ukraine and Europol (A8-0342/2016 - Mariya Gabriel) CS
Long-term plan for cod stocks and the fisheries exploiting those stocks (A8-0325/2016 - Diane Dodds) CS
Access to anti-money-laundering information by tax authorities (A8-0326/2016 - Emmanuel Maurel)
Green Paper on Retail Financial Services (A8-0294/2016 - Olle Ludvigsson) CS
European Defence Union (A8-0316/2016 - Urmas Paet) CS
Unleashing the potential of waterborne passenger transport (A8-0306/2016 - Keith Taylor)
Increasing the effectiveness of development cooperation (A8-0322/2016 - Cristian Dan Preda) CS
Discharge 2014: ENIAC Joint Undertaking (A8-0264/2016 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) CS
Discharge 2014: ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking (A8-0276/2016 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) CS
Discharge 2014: Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy (A8-0275/2016 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) CS
Situation in Northern Iraq/Mosul (RC-B8-1159/2016, B8-1159/2016, B8-1160/2016, B8-1161/2016, B8-1164/2016, B8-1165/2016, B8-1166/2016, B8-1169/2016) CS
Situation of journalists in Turkey (B8-1158/2016, RC-B8-1162/2016, B8-1162/2016, B8-1163/2016, B8-1167/2016, B8-1168/2016, B8-1170/2016, B8-1171/2016, B8-1172/2016) CS
Nuclear security and non-proliferation (B8-1120/2016, RC-B8-1122/2016, B8-1122/2016, B8-1125/2016, B8-1129/2016, B8-1130/2016, B8-1131/2016, B8-1132/2016) CS
European Voluntary Service (B8-1126/2016, B8-1126/2016, B8-1127/2016, B8-1128/2016, B8-1133/2016, B8-1134/2016, B8-1135/2016) CS
EU Youth Strategy 2013-2015 (A8-0250/2016 - Andrea Bocskor)
How the CAP can improve job creation in rural areas (A8-0285/2016 - Eric Andrieu) CS
European Semester for economic policy coordination: implementation of 2016 priorities (A8-0309/2016 - Alfred Sant)
Trans fats (B8-1115/2016) CS
Discharge 2014: EU general budget - European Council and Council - Discharge 2014: ENIAC Joint Undertaking - Discharge 2014: ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking - Discharge 2014: Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy (debate) CS
Automated data exchange with regard to DNA data in Denmark (A8-0289/2016 - Claude Moraes)
Automated data exchange with regard to dactyloscopic data in Denmark (A8-0288/2016 - Claude Moraes)
EU-China Agreement on short-stay visa waiver for holders of diplomatic passports (A8-0281/2016 - Bodil Valero)
EU strategy towards Iran after the nuclear agreement (A8-0286/2016 - Richard Howitt) CS
Fight against corruption and follow-up of the CRIM resolution (A8-0284/2016 - Laura Ferrara)
Human rights and migration in third countries (A8-0245/2016 - Marie-Christine Vergiat) CS
Corporate liability for serious human rights abuses in third countries (A8-0243/2016 - Ignazio Corrao)
EU strategy for liquefied natural gas and gas storage (A8-0278/2016 - András Gyürk) CS
How to make fisheries controls in Europe uniform (A8-0234/2016 - Isabelle Thomas) CS
Improving connection and accessibility of transport infrastructure in Central and Eastern Europe (A8-0282/2016 - Tomasz Piotr Poręba) CS
Accession of Peru to the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (A8-0267/2016 - Angel Dzhambazki) CS
Accession of Kazakhstan to the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (A8-0268/2016 - Angel Dzhambazki) CS
Accession of Korea to the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (A8-0266/2016 - Angel Dzhambazki) CS
Global goals and EU commitments on nutrition and food security in the world (B8-1042/2016) CS
European Public Prosecutor's office and Eurojust (B8-1054/2016) CS
Need for a European reindustrialisation policy in light of the recent Caterpillar and Alstom cases (RC-B8-1051/2016, B8-1051/2016, B8-1052/2016, B8-1053/2016, B8-1055/2016, B8-1056/2016, B8-1057/2016, B8-1058/2016) CS
Conclusion on behalf of the EU of the Paris Agreement adopted under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (Giovanni La Via (A8-0280/2016)) CS
Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Greece following the earthquake that affected the Ionian Islands in November 2015 (A8-0270/2016 - Georgios Kyrtsos) CS
Legal aid for suspects and accused persons in criminal proceedings and for requested persons in European arrest warrant proceedings (A8-0165/2015 - Dennis de Jong) CS
Trade in certain goods which could be used for capital punishment, torture or other treatment or punishment (A8-0267/2015 - Marietje Schaake) CS
Europol-China Agreement on Strategic Cooperation (A8-0265/2016 - Claude Moraes) CS
The future of ACP-EU relations beyond 2020 (A8-0263/2016 - Norbert Neuser) CS
Tackling illegal logging, deforestation and forest degradation (debate)
Protocol to the EU-Switzerland Agreement on the free movement of persons (accession of Croatia) (A8-0216/2016 - Danuta Jazłowiecka) CS
Tripartite Social Summit for Growth and Employment (A8-0252/2016 - Csaba Sógor) CS
Economic Partnership Agreement between the EU and the SADC EPA States (A8-0242/2016 - Alexander Graf Lambsdorff) CS
Sporazum o provedbi Konvencije o radu u ribolovu (B8-0976/2016) CS
EU relations with Tunisia in the current regional context (A8-0249/2016 - Fabio Massimo Castaldo) CS
Social dumping in the EU (A8-0255/2016 - Guillaume Balas) CS
European territorial cooperation - best practices and innovative measures (A8-0202/2016 - Iskra Mihaylova)
Inquiry into emission measurements in the automotive sector (A8-0246/2016 - Pablo Zalba Bidegain, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy) CS
EU-China Agreement relating to the accession of Croatia (A8-0231/2016 - Iuliu Winkler) CS
EU-Uruguay Agreement relating to the accession of Croatia (A8-0241/2016 - Pablo Zalba Bidegain) CS
Nomination of a Member of the Court of Auditors - Lazaros Stavrou Lazarou (A8-0258/2016 - Igor Šoltes) CS
Nomination of a Member of the Court of Auditors - João Figueiredo (A8-0259/2016 - Igor Šoltes) CS
Towards a new energy market design (A8-0214/2016 - Werner Langen) CS
EU strategy on heating and cooling (A8-0232/2016 - Adam Gierek) CS
Enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs (A8-0162/2016 - Rosa D'Amato) CS
EU strategy for the Alpine region (A8-0226/2016 - Mercedes Bresso)
EU Trust Fund for Africa: implications for development and humanitarian aid (A8-0221/2016 - Ignazio Corrao)
Creating labour market conditions favourable for work-life balance (A8-0253/2016 - Tatjana Ždanoka, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė) CS
Participation of Azerbaijan in Union programmes (A8-0210/2016 - Norica Nicolai) CS
Community Fisheries Control Agency (A8-0068/2016 - Alain Cadec) CS
Secretariat of the OLAF Supervisory Committee (A8-0188/2016 - Ingeborg Gräßle) CS
Tax rulings and other measures similar in nature or effect (TAXE 2) (A8-0223/2016 - Jeppe Kofod, Michael Theurer) CS
EU-Peru Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0197/2016 - Mariya Gabriel) CS
Emission limits for non-road mobile machinery (A8-0276/2015 - Elisabetta Gardini) CS
Refugees: social inclusion and integration into the labour market (A8-0204/2016 - Brando Benifei) CS
Social and environmental standards, human rights and corporate responsibility (A8-0217/2016 - Eleonora Forenza) CS
A forward-looking and innovative future strategy for trade and investment (A8-0220/2016 - Tiziana Beghin) CS
The fight against trafficking in human beings in the EU's external relations (A8-0205/2016 - Barbara Lochbihler) CS
Renewable energy progress report - Implementation report on the Energy Efficiency Directive (debate) CS
Renewable energy progress report - Implementation report on the Energy Efficiency Directive (debate) CS
Appointments to the Committee of Inquiry to investigate alleged contraventions and maladministration in the application of Union law in relation to money laundering, tax avoidance and tax evasion CS
Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement between the EU and Lebanon (Framework Agreement) (A8-0193/2016 - Ramona Nicole Mănescu) CS
Multiannual plan for the stocks of cod, herring and sprat in the Baltic Sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks CS
Massacres in eastern Congo (RC-B8-0801/2016, B8-0801/2016, B8-0802/2016, B8-0804/2016, B8-0805/2016, B8-0807/2016, B8-0808/2016, B8-0809/2016) CS
Renewable energy progress report (A8-0196/2016 - Paloma López Bermejo) CS
Implementation report on the Energy Efficiency Directive (A8-0199/2016 - Markus Pieper) CS
Competitiveness of the European rail supply industry (B8-0677/2016)
EU-Palau Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0177/2016 - Mariya Gabriel) CS
EU-Tonga Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0179/2016 - Mariya Gabriel) CS
EU-Colombia Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0178/2016 - Mariya Gabriel) CS
Situation in Venezuela (RC-B8-0700/2016, B8-0700/2016, B8-0723/2016, B8-0724/2016, B8-0725/2016, B8-0726/2016, B8-0728/2016, B8-0729/2016) CS
Eliminating illicit trade in tobacco products: protocol to the WHO Framework Convention (A8-0154/2016 - Adam Szejnfeld) CS
Uniform technical prescriptions for wheeled vehicles: UNECE agreement (A8-0185/2016 - Bernd Lange) CS
EU-Colombia and Peru Trade Agreement (accession of Croatia) (A8-0155/2016 - Santiago Fisas Ayxelà) CS
Nomination of a member of the Court of Auditors - Rimantas Šadžius (A8-0183/2016 - Bart Staes) CS
2015 Report on policy coherence for development (A8-0165/2016 - Cristian Dan Preda) CS
The New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition (A8-0169/2016 - Maria Heubuch)
Peace Support Operations - EU engagement with the UN and the African Union (A8-0158/2016 - Geoffrey Van Orden)
Unfair trading practices in the food supply chain (A8-0173/2016 - Edward Czesak) CS
Technological solutions for sustainable agriculture (A8-0174/2016 - Anthea McIntyre) CS
Enhancing innovation and economic development in future European farm management (A8-0163/2016 - Jan Huitema) CS
Exemptions for commodity dealers (A8-0064/2016 - Sander Loones) CS
EU Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) (A8-0164/2016 - Agustín Díaz de Mera García Consuegra) CS
Entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of research, studies, training, volunteering, pupil exchange and au pairing (A8-0166/2016 - Cecilia Wikström) CS
Acceleration of implementation of cohesion policy (B8-0562/2016) CS
Protection against subsidised imports from countries not members of the EU (A8-0257/2015 - Heidi Hautala) CS
Protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the EU (A8-0256/2015 - Heidi Hautala) CS
EU-Liberia sustainable fisheries partnership agreement (A8-0142/2016 - Jarosław Wałęsa) CS
EU-Mauritania fisheries partnership agreement: fishing opportunities and financial contribution (A8-0147/2016 - Gabriel Mato) CS
New territorial development tools in cohesion policy 2014-2020 (A8-0032/2016 - Ruža Tomašić) CS
Cohesion policy in mountainous regions of the EU (A8-0074/2016 - Iliana Iotova) CS
Discharge 2014: ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking (A8-0092/2016 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) CS
Discharge 2014: Clean Sky Joint Undertaking (A8-0094/2016 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) CS
Discharge 2014: ECSEL Joint Undertaking (A8-0119/2016 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) CS
Discharge 2014: ENIAC Joint Undertaking (A8-0113/2016 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) CS
Discharge 2014: Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (A8-0083/2016 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) CS
Discharge 2014: Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking (IMI) (A8-0081/2016 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) CS
Discharge 2014: Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy (A8-0097/2016 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) CS
Discharge 2014: SESAR Joint Undertaking (A8-0089/2016 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) CS
European Investment Bank annual report 2014 (A8-0050/2016 - Georgi Pirinski) CS
Attacks on hospitals and schools as violations of international humanitarian law (B8-0488/2016, B8-0488/2016, B8-0489/2016, B8-0490/2016, B8-0491/2016, B8-0492/2016, B8-0493/2016) CS
Public access to documents for the years 2014-2015 (A8-0141/2016 - Laura Ferrara) CS
Women domestic workers and carers in the EU (A8-0053/2016 - Kostadinka Kuneva) CS
Gender equality and empowering women in the digital age (A8-0048/2016 - Terry Reintke) CS
EU-Georgia Common Aviation Area Agreement (accession of Croatia) (A8-0128/2016 - Francisco Assis) CS
EU-Israel Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement (accession of Croatia) (A8-0129/2016 - Francisco Assis) CS
Safeguarding the best interest of the child across the EU on the basis of petitions addressed to the European Parliament (B8-0487/2016) CS
EU Agency for Railways (A8-0073/2016 - Roberts Zīle) CS
Interoperability of the rail system within the European Union (A8-0071/2016 - Izaskun Bilbao Barandica) CS
Railway safety (A8-0056/2016 - Michael Cramer) CS
Discharge 2014: EU general budget - European Commission and Executive Agencies (A8-0140/2016 - Martina Dlabajová) CS
Discharge 2014 (debate) CS
Use of Passenger Name Record data (EU PNR) (A8-0248/2015 - Timothy Kirkhope) CS
Protection of trade secrets against their unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure (A8-0199/2015 - Constance Le Grip) CS
2015 Report on Turkey (B8-0442/2016) CS
2015 Report on Albania (B8-0440/2016) CS
2015 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (B8-0441/2016) CS
Meeting the antipoverty target in the light of increasing household costs (A8-0040/2016 - Tamás Meszerics) CS
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2015/009 SE/Volvo Trucks (A8-0077/2016 - Victor Negrescu) CS
Nomination of a member of the Court of Auditors - Ladislav Balko (A8-0055/2016 - Igor Šoltes) CS
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: renewal of the approval of the active substance glyphosate (B8-0439/2016) CS
The EU in a changing global environment - a more connected, contested and complex world (A8-0069/2016 - Sandra Kalniete) CS
Implementation and review of the EU-Central Asia Strategy (A8-0051/2016 - Tamás Meszerics) CS
Zika virus outbreak (B8-0449/2016) CS
Products originating in certain ACP states (A8-0010/2016 - Jarosław Wałęsa) CS
Fisheries partnership agreement with Denmark and Greenland: fishing opportunities and financial contribution (A8-0067/2016 - Marco Affronte) CS
Agreement on strategic cooperation between Brazil and Europol (A8-0070/2016 - Claude Moraes) CS
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea: fisheries aspects (A8-0042/2016 - Norica Nicolai) CS
Breeding animals and their germinal products (A8-0288/2015 - Michel Dantin) CS
Towards improved single market regulation (A8-0278/2015 - Anneleen Van Bossuyt) CS
Learning EU at school (A8-0021/2016 - Damian Drăghici) CS
Erasmus+ and other tools to foster mobility in vocational education and training (A8-0049/2016 - Ernest Maragall) CS
Small-scale coastal fishing in regions dependent on fishing (A8-0044/2016 - Ruža Tomašić) CS
External dimension of the CFP, including fisheries agreements (A8-0052/2016 - Linnéa Engström) CS
EU-Andorra agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information (A8-0047/2016 - Miguel Viegas) CS
Procedural safeguards for children suspected or accused in criminal proceedings (A8-0020/2015 - Caterina Chinnici) CS
Guidelines for the 2017 Budget - Section III (A8-0036/2016 - Jens Geier) CS
Tobacco agreement (PMI agreement) (B8-0311/2016, B8-0312/2016, B8-0312/2016, B8-0313/2016, B8-0313/2016, B8-0314/2016, B8-0315/2016, B8-0316/2016, B8-0317/2016) CS
Aid scheme for the supply of fruit and vegetables, bananas and milk in the educational establishments (A8-0006/2016 - Marc Tarabella) CS
Market access to port services and financial transparency of ports (A8-0023/2016 - Knut Fleckenstein) CS
Harmonised indices of consumer prices (A8-0313/2015 - Roberto Gualtieri) CS
Gender mainstreaming in the work of the European Parliament (A8-0034/2016 - Angelika Mlinar)
The situation of women refugees and asylum seekers in the EU (A8-0024/2016 - Mary Honeyball)
Accession of Croatia to the Convention on the protection of the financial interests of the Union (A8-0019/2016 - Tomáš Zdechovský)
European network of Employment Services, workers' access to mobility services and the further integration of labour markets (A8-0224/2015 - Heinz K. Becker) CS
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2015/007 BE/Hainaut-Namur Glass (A8-0029/2016 - Tomáš Zdechovský)
Opening of negotiations for an EU-Tunisia Free Trade Agreement (B8-0255/2016) CS
Activities of the European Ombudsman in 2014 (A8-0020/2016 - Soledad Cabezón Ruiz) CS
European Central Bank annual report for 2014 (A8-0012/2016 - Notis Marias)
Opening of FTA negotiations with Australia and New Zealand (B8-0250/2016) CS
Introduction of compatible systems for the registration of pet animals across Member States (RC-B8-0251/2016, B8-0251/2016, B8-0252/2016, B8-0253/2016, B8-0254/2016, B8-0256/2016) CS
EU-Moldova Association Agreement: safeguard clause and the anti-circumvention mechanism (A8-0364/2015 Helmut Scholz) CS
EU-Georgia Association Agreement: anti-circumvention mechanism (A8-0365/2015 - Gabrielius Landsbergis) CS
Objection pursuant to Rule 106 on emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles (Euro 6) (B8-0040/2016) CS
Negotiations for the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA) (A8-0009/2016 - Viviane Reding) CS
New Strategy for gender equality and women's rights post-2015 (B8-0148/2016, B8-0150/2016, B8-0163/2016, B8-0164/2016) CS
2015 progress report on Serbia (debate) CS
Rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (A8-0359/2015 - Heidi Hautala) CS
Amendments to the 1998 Protocol to the 1979 Convention on long-range transboundary air pollution on heavy metals (A8-0002/2016 - Giovanni La Via) CS
Mid-term review of the EU biodiversity strategy (A8-0003/2016 - Mark Demesmaeker) CS
EU-Kosovo Stabilisation and Association Agreement (A8-0372/2015 - Ulrike Lunacek) CS
Association Agreements / Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreements with Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine (RC-B8-0068/2016, B8-0068/2016, B8-0069/2016, B8-0077/2016, B8-0078/2016, B8-0079/2016, B8-0080/2016) CS
EU priorities for the UNHRC sessions in 2016 (RC-B8-0050/2016, B8-0050/2016, B8-0052/2016, B8-0056/2016, B8-0063/2016, B8-0064/2016, B8-0065/2016, B8-0066/2016) CS
Colombian peace process (RC-B8-0041/2016, B8-0041/2016, B8-0042/2016, B8-0053/2016, B8-0054/2016, B8-0055/2016, B8-0061/2016, B8-0062/2016) CS
The role of intercultural dialogue, cultural diversity and education in promoting EU fundamental values (A8-0373/2015 - Julie Ward) CS
External factors that represent hurdles to European female entrepreneurship (A8-0369/2015 - Barbara Matera) CS
Skills policies for fighting youth unemployment (A8-0366/2015 - Marek Plura) CS
20th anniversary of the Dayton Peace agreement (B8-1350/2015, RC-B8-1362/2015, B8-1362/2015, B8-1363/2015, B8-1364/2015, B8-1396/2015, B8-1397/2015, B8-1398/2015, B8-1401/2015) CS
Situation in Burundi (RC-B8-1348/2015, B8-1348/2015, B8-1352/2015, B8-1353/2015, B8-1354/2015, B8-1355/2015, B8-1356/2015, B8-1357/2015) CS
Protection of Virunga national park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (B8-1346/2015) CS
Preparing for the World Humanitarian Summit: Challenges and opportunities for humanitarian assistance (A8-0332/2015 - Enrique Guerrero Salom) CS
Developing a sustainable European industry of base metals (A8-0309/2015 - Edouard Martin) CS
Outcome of the COP 21 (debate) CS
Arrangement with the Swiss Confederation on the modalities of its participation in the European Asylum Support Office (A8-0345/2015 - Roberta Metsola) CS
Strategic cooperation in the fight against serious crime and terrorism between the United Arab Emirates and Europol (A8-0351/2015 - Alessandra Mussolini) CS
Towards a European Energy Union (A8-0341/2015 - Marek Józef Gróbarczyk) CS
Making Europe's electricity grid fit for 2020 (A8-0330/2015 - Peter Eriksson) CS
Implementation of the European Progress Microfinance Facility (A8-0331/2015 - Sven Schulze) CS
A new CFP: structure for technical measures and multiannual plans (A8-0328/2015 - Gabriel Mato) CS
Towards a European Energy Union - Making Europe's electricity grid fit for 2020 (debate) CS
Setting up a special committee on tax rulings and other measures similar in nature or effect, its powers, numerical strength and term of office (B8-1335/2015) CS
EU-Liechtenstein agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information (A8-0334/2015 - Sander Loones)
Special report of the European Ombudsman in own-initiative inquiry concerning Frontex (A8-0343/2015 - Roberta Metsola, Ska Keller)
Sustainable urban mobility (A8-0319/2015 - Karima Delli)
Accession of Ecuador to the EU-Peru and Colombia trade agreement (B8-1241/2015) CS
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: granting an authorisation for uses of bis(2-ethylhexhyl) phthalate (DEHP) (B8-1228/2015) CS
Prevention of radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations (A8-0316/2015 - Rachida Dati)
EU Strategic framework on health and safety at work 2014-2020 (A8-0312/2015 - Ole Christensen)
State of the Energy Union (debate) CS
Accession to the Extended Commission of the Convention for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (A8-0318/2015 - Carlos Iturgaiz) CS
Insurance mediation (A8-0315/2015 - Werner Langen) CS
Reducing inequalities with a special focus on child poverty (A8-0310/2015 - Inês Cristina Zuber) CS
The role of the EU within the UN (A8-0308/2015 - Paavo Väyrynen)
Interoperability solutions as a means for modernising the public sector (A8-0225/2015 - Carlos Zorrinho) CS
Reform of the electoral law of the EU (A8-0286/2015 - Danuta Maria Hübner, Jo Leinen) CS
Council Recommendation on the integration of the long-term unemployed into the labour market (B8-1093/2015)
Safe use of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) in the field of civil aviation (A8-0261/2015 - Jacqueline Foster)
New challenges and concepts for the promotion of tourism in Europe (A8-0258/2015 - Isabella De Monte)
Cohesion policy and review of the Europe 2020 strategy (A8-0277/2015 - Fernando Ruas)
General budget of the European Union for 2016 - all sections (A8-0298/2015 - José Manuel Fernandes, Gérard Deprez) CS
Use of genetically modified food and feed (A8-0305/2015 - Giovanni La Via) CS
European Citizens' Initiative (A8-0284/2015 - György Schöpflin) CS
Discharge 2013: ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking (A8-0283/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) CS
Discharge 2013: European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) (A8-0282/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) CS
Discharge 2013: ENIAC Joint Undertaking (A8-0285/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) CS
Ebola crisis: long-term lessons (A8-0281/2015 - Charles Goerens) CS
Emission measurements in the automotive sector (B8-1075/2015, B8-1075/2015, B8-1076/2015, B8-1077/2015, B8-1078/2015, B8-1079/2015, B8-1080/2015) CS
Draft amending budget No 7/2015: Managing the refugee crisis: immediate budgetary measures under the European Agenda on Migration (A8-0289/2015 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial) CS
Towards a new international climate agreement in Paris (A8-0275/2015 - Gilles Pargneaux)
The death penalty (B8-0998/2015, B8-0998/2015, B8-0999/2015, B8-1001/2015, B8-1005/2015, B8-1006/2015, B8-1007/2015, B8-1008/2015) CS
Equal opportunities and equal treatment of men and women in matters of employment and occupation (A8-0213/2015 - Anna Záborská)
Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement on the general principles for the participation of Tunisia in Union programmes (A8-0254/2015 - Pier Antonio Panzeri)
Limitation of emissions of certain pollutants into the air (A8-0160/2015 - Andrzej Grzyb) CS
ILO Forced Labour Convention: judicial cooperation in criminal matters (A8-0226/2015 - Helga Stevens)
Mobilisation of the EU Solidarity Fund: disasters in Bulgaria and Greece in 2015 (A8-0253/2015 - Andrey Novakov)
Decision adopted on 15 July 2015 on the energy summer package (debate) CS
Preparation of the Commission Work Programme 2016 (B8-0656/2015, B8-0659/2015, B8-0660/2015, B8-0661/2015, B8-0662/2015, B8-0663/2015, B8-0664/2015) CS
Investment for jobs and growth: promoting economic, social and territorial cohesion in the EU (A8-0173/2015 - Tamás Deutsch)
Women's careers in science and university (A8-0235/2015 - Elissavet Vozemberg)
Empowering girls through education in the EU (A8-0206/2015 - Liliana Rodrigues)
Situation in Belarus (debate)
Cloning of animals kept and reproduced for farming purposes (A8-0216/2015 - Giulia Moi, Renate Sommer) CS
Human rights and technology in third countries (A8-0178/2015 - Marietje Schaake)
Family businesses in Europe (A8-0223/2015 - Angelika Niebler)
Follow up to the European citizens' initiative Right2Water (A8-0228/2015 - Lynn Boylan) CS
European Agenda on Security (B8-0676/2015, B8-0679/2015) CS
Review of the European neighbourhood policy (A8-0194/2015 - Eduard Kukan) CS
Harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights (A8-0209/2015 - Julia Reda) CS
Negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) (A8-0175/2015 - Bernd Lange) CS
Long-term shareholder engagement and corporate governance statement (A8-0158/2015 - Sergio Gaetano Cofferati) CS
Market stability reserve for the Union greenhouse gas emission trading scheme (A8-0029/2015 - Ivo Belet) CS
Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States (A8-0205/2015 - Laura Agea) CS
Green employment initiative (A8-0204/2015 - Jean Lambert) CS
Tax avoidance and tax evasion as challenges in developing countries (A8-0184/2015 - Elly Schlein)
Resource efficiency: moving towards a circular economy (A8-0215/2015 - Sirpa Pietikäinen) CS
Review of the implementation of the Dairy package (A8-0187/2015 - James Nicholson) CS
The fruit and vegetables sector since the 2007 reform (A8-0170/2015 - Nuno Melo) CS
State of EU-Russia relations (A8-0162/2015 - Gabrielius Landsbergis) CS
European energy security strategy (A8-0164/2015 - Algirdas Saudargas) CS
Situation in Hungary (RC-B8-0532/2015, B8-0532/2015, B8-0533/2015, B8-0534/2015, B8-0535/2015, B8-0536/2015, B8-0537/2015)
2014 Progress Report on Turkey (B8-0455/2015)
EU Strategy for equality between women and men post 2015 (A8-0163/2015 - Maria Noichl) CS
European energy security strategy (debate) CS
Implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy (A8-0054/2015 - Arnaud Danjean) CS
Self-certification of importers of minerals and metals originating in conflict-affected and high-risk areas (A8-0141/2015 - Iuliu Winkler)
Maternity leave (B8-0453/2015) CS
Green growth opportunities for SMEs (A8-0135/2015 - Philippe De Backer) CS
Tobacco agreements (debate) CS
The situation of the Yarmouk refugee camp in Syria CS
Discharge 2013: Joint Undertaking for ITER and the development of fusion energy (A8-0108/2015 - Anders Primdahl Vistisen) CS
Discharge 2013: EU general budget - European Commission and executive agencies (A8-0101/2015 - Ingeborg Gräßle) CS
Pre-financing of operational programmes supported by the Youth Employment Initiative (A8-0134/2015 - Elisabeth Morin-Chartier) CS
Deployment of the eCall in-vehicle system (A8-0053/2015 - Olga Sehnalová) CS
Reducing the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags (A8-0130/2015 - Margrete Auken) CS
Implementation of the Bologna process (A8-0121/2015 - Krystyna Łybacka) CS
Amendment of the MFF 2014-2020 (A8-0125/2015 - Jan Olbrycht, Isabelle Thomas) CS
Armenian genocide 100th anniversary (RC-B8-0342/2015, B8-0342/2015, B8-0343/2015, B8-0344/2015, B8-0346/2015, B8-0347/2015, B8-0348/2015, B8-0349/2015) CS
International Roma Day – anti-Gypsyism in Europe and EU recognition of the memorial day of the Roma genocide during WW II (B8-0326/2015) CS
2014 Progress report on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (B8-0212/2015) CS
Dimensions and weights of road vehicles circulating within the Community (A8-0032/2015 - Jörg Leichtfried) CS
European Central Bank annual report for 2013 (A8-0011/2015 - Pablo Zalba Bidegain) CS
US Senate report on the use of torture by the CIA (B8-0098/2015, RC-B8-0123/2015, B8-0123/2015, B8-0133/2015)
Anti-terrorism measures (B8-0100/2015, RC-B8-0122/2015, B8-0122/2015, B8-0124/2015, B8-0125/2015, B8-0126/2015, B8-0127/2015, B8-0132/2015) CS
Country of origin labelling for meat ingredients in processed food (B8-0097/2015) CS
Renewal of the mandate of the Internet Governance Forum (debate) CS
Situation in Ukraine (debate) (debate) CS
Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the EU and São Tomé and Príncipe: fishing opportunities and financial contribution (A8-0061/2014 - João Ferreira) CS
Possibility for the Member States to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of GMOs (A8-0038/2014 - Frédérique Ries) CS
Proposal for a Council directive on laying down calculation methods and reporting requirements pursuant to Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels (B8-0326/2014) CS
Steel sector in the EU: protecting workers and industries (RC-B8-0352/2014, B8-0351/2014, B8-0352/2014, B8-0353/2014, B8-0354/2014, B8-0355/2014, B8-0356/2014) CS
Cooperation agreement on a civil Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) with Morocco (A8-0045/2014 - Jerzy Buzek) CS
Renewal of the Agreement on cooperation in science and technology with Ukraine (A8-0039/2014 - Jerzy Buzek) CS
2014 UN Climate Change Conference - COP 20 in Lima, Peru (1-12 December 2014) (debate) CS
The powers of the European Central Bank to impose sanctions (A8-0028/2014 - Kay Swinburne) CS
Digital single market (debate) CS
Opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties of the Agreement between the European Union and Canada on the transfer and processing of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data by air carriers to the Canadian Border Services Agency (B8-0265/2014) CS
The EU and the global development framework after 2015 (A8-0037/2014 - Davor Ivo Stier) CS
Employment and social aspects of the EU2020 strategy (B8-0252/2014) CS
Association agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova - Conclusion of an Association agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova (debate) CS
Reports (10)
REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on adapting Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on energy efficiency [as amended by Directive 2018/XXX/EU] and Regulation (EU) 2018/XXX of the European Parliament and of the Council [Governance of the Energy Union], by reason of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union PDF (204 KB) DOC (87 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency PDF (1 MB) DOC (207 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council regulation amending the Council Regulation (EU) No 560/2014 of 6 May 2014 establishing the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking PDF (620 KB) DOC (94 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015 PDF (284 KB) DOC (56 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015 PDF (285 KB) DOC (59 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy (Fusion for Energy) for the financial year 2015 PDF (294 KB) DOC (61 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015 PDF (314 KB) DOC (57 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the SESAR Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015 PDF (416 KB) DOC (62 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015 PDF (285 KB) DOC (58 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015 PDF (281 KB) DOC (54 KB)
Shadow reports (32)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2017 PDF (172 KB) DOC (60 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2017 PDF (190 KB) DOC (70 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy for the financial year 2017 PDF (176 KB) DOC (56 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the SESAR Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2017 PDF (198 KB) DOC (72 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2017 PDF (181 KB) DOC (57 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2017 PDF (179 KB) DOC (58 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2017 PDF (174 KB) DOC (63 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2017 PDF (176 KB) DOC (60 KB)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union and its Member States, of a Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union PDF (159 KB) DOC (56 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy for the financial year 2016 PDF (290 KB) DOC (56 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the SESAR Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2016 PDF (323 KB) DOC (63 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2016 PDF (317 KB) DOC (62 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2016 PDF (283 KB) DOC (56 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2016 PDF (284 KB) DOC (56 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2016 PDF (283 KB) DOC (55 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2016 PDF (281 KB) DOC (54 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2016 PDF (284 KB) DOC (55 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (recast) PDF (959 KB) DOC (149 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Defence Industrial Development Programme aiming at supporting the competitiveness and innovative capacity of the EU defence industry PDF (1 MB) DOC (166 KB)
SECOND REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy for the financial year 2014 PDF (270 KB) DOC (60 KB)
SECOND REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the ENIAC Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2014 PDF (270 KB) DOC (57 KB)
REPORT on the implementation report on the Energy Efficiency Directive (2012/27/EU) PDF (457 KB) DOC (161 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking (formerly the ENIAC Joint Undertaking and the ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking) for the financial year 2014 PDF (285 KB) DOC (98 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the ENIAC Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2014 PDF (271 KB) DOC (85 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy for the financial year 2014 PDF (287 KB) DOC (99 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2014 PDF (277 KB) DOC (92 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2014 PDF (359 KB) DOC (89 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the SESAR Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2014 PDF (291 KB) DOC (103 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2014 PDF (347 KB) DOC (91 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking (formerly the Joint Undertaking for the implementation of the Joint Technology Initiative on Innovative Medicines) for the financial year 2014 PDF (276 KB) DOC (93 KB)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union and its Member States, of the Protocol to the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union PDF (152 KB) DOC (70 KB)
REPORT on European Energy Security Strategy PDF (288 KB) DOC (251 KB)
Opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2008/98/EC on waste
Shadow opinions (4)
OPINION on the proposal for a Council regulation amending Council Regulation (EU) No 560/2014 of 6 May 2014 establishing the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Fund for Sustainable Development (EFSD) and establishing the EFSD Guarantee and the EFSD Guarantee Fund
OPINION on transparency, accountability and integrity in the EU institutions
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Fund for Strategic Investments and amending Regulations (EU) No 1291/2013 and (EU) No 1316/2013
Institutional motions (186)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the Rohingya minority in Myanmar PDF (157 KB) DOC (58 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on mass graves in Iraq PDF (158 KB) DOC (57 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the Rohingya minority in Myanmar PDF (303 KB) DOC (55 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on mass graves in Iraq PDF (272 KB) DOC (53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on EU-Turkey relations PDF (275 KB) DOC (52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Ildar Dadin, prisoner of conscience in Russia PDF (154 KB) DOC (48 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the Guarani-Kaiowá in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso Do Sul PDF (149 KB) DOC (54 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Gui Minhai, jailed publisher in China PDF (157 KB) DOC (57 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Syria PDF (167 KB) DOC (54 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on EU-Turkey relations PDF (260 KB) DOC (61 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Belarus PDF (289 KB) DOC (83 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the Guarani-Kaiowa in the Brazilian State of Mato Grosso Do Sul PDF (274 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Ildar Dadin, prisoner of consience in Russia PDF (326 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Gui Minhai, jailed publisher in China PDF (278 KB) DOC (52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Syria PDF (275 KB) DOC (76 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Belarus PDF (266 KB) DOC (64 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Northern Iraq/Mosul PDF (161 KB) DOC (87 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of journalists in Turkey PDF (152 KB) DOC (81 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on nuclear security and non-proliferation PDF (159 KB) DOC (88 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of journalists in Turkey PDF (277 KB) DOC (76 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Northern Iraq/Mosul PDF (275 KB) DOC (75 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Thailand, notably the situation of Andy Hall PDF (153 KB) DOC (80 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Sudan PDF (167 KB) DOC (89 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Rwanda, the case of Victoire Ingabire PDF (291 KB) DOC (83 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Thailand, notably the case of Andy Hall PDF (270 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION On Sudan PDF (371 KB) DOC (53 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Rwanda: the case of Victoire Ingabire PDF (301 KB) DOC (54 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Zimbabwe PDF (289 KB) DOC (80 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Philippines PDF (289 KB) DOC (84 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Somalia PDF (295 KB) DOC (91 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Zimbabwe PDF (273 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Philippines PDF (280 KB) DOC (49 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Somalia PDF (299 KB) DOC (53 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bahrain PDF (355 KB) DOC (75 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of albinos in Africa, notably in Malawi PDF (276 KB) DOC (72 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Venezuela PDF (160 KB) DOC (83 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on China’s market economy status PDF (273 KB) DOC (73 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Djibouti PDF (176 KB) DOC (93 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on The Gambia PDF (163 KB) DOC (88 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Crimean Tatars PDF (158 KB) DOC (83 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Djibouti PDF (313 KB) DOC (82 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION On the Gambia PDF (296 KB) DOC (74 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Crimean Tatars PDF (333 KB) DOC (76 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the follow-up to and review of the 2030 Agenda PDF (285 KB) DOC (83 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Nigeria PDF (372 KB) DOC (74 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Honduras: situation of Human rights defenders PDF (335 KB) DOC (84 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan, in particular the attack in Lahore PDF (276 KB) DOC (74 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Democratic Republic of the Congo PDF (164 KB) DOC (88 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Egypt, notably the case of Giulio Regeni PDF (168 KB) DOC (85 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on freedom of expression in Kazakhstan PDF (168 KB) DOC (88 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Eritrea PDF (163 KB) DOC (91 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Democratic Republic of Congo PDF (285 KB) DOC (77 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Egypt, notably the case of Giulio Regeni PDF (291 KB) DOC (75 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Freedom of expression in Kazakhstan PDF (306 KB) DOC (75 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of the missing book publishers in Hong Kong PDF (157 KB) DOC (83 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bahrain: the case of Mohammed Ramadan PDF (149 KB) DOC (82 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Crimea, in particular of the Crimean Tatars PDF (155 KB) DOC (80 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in Yemen PDF (159 KB) DOC (84 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the systematic mass murder of religious minorities by the so-called ‘ISIS/Daesh’ PDF (168 KB) DOC (94 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Libya PDF (162 KB) DOC (88 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bahrain: the case of Mohammed Ramadan PDF (271 KB) DOC (70 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of the missing book publishers in Hong Kong PDF (275 KB) DOC (74 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION in Crimea, in particular of the Crimean Tatars PDF (223 KB) DOC (69 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Libya PDF (288 KB) DOC (78 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the systematic mass murder of religious minorities by ISIS PDF (275 KB) DOC (74 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in Yemen PDF (283 KB) DOC (75 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Estonian and UK seamen under detention in India PDF (148 KB) DOC (72 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on North Korea PDF (159 KB) DOC (83 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Ethiopia PDF (166 KB) DOC (91 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Association Agreements / Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Areas with Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine PDF (166 KB) DOC (94 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the mutual defence clause (Article 42(7) TEU) PDF (150 KB) DOC (76 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION in support of the peace process in Colombia PDF (277 KB) DOC (78 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Ethiopia PDF (291 KB) DOC (84 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on EU citizens under detention in India, notably Italian, Estonian and UK citizens PDF (273 KB) DOC (70 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on North Korea PDF (277 KB) DOC (73 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Malaysia PDF (157 KB) DOC (79 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Maldives PDF (285 KB) DOC (84 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Ibrahim Halawa, potentially facing the death penalty PDF (287 KB) DOC (83 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the 20th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement PDF (271 KB) DOC (71 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Burundi PDF (303 KB) DOC (93 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Malaysia PDF (278 KB) DOC (75 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Maldives PDF (281 KB) DOC (76 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Ibrahim Halawa potentially facing the death penalty PDF (277 KB) DOC (73 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the 20th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement PDF (272 KB) DOC (66 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Hungary PDF (357 KB) DOC (76 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the political situation in Cambodia PDF (281 KB) DOC (78 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Afghanistan, in particular the killings in the province of Zabul PDF (286 KB) DOC (79 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on freedom of expression in Bangladesh PDF (292 KB) DOC (85 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the political situation in Cambodia PDF (147 KB) DOC (72 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Afghanistan, in particular the killings in the province of Zabul PDF (147 KB) DOC (70 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the freedom of expression in Bangladesh PDF (149 KB) DOC (71 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the mass displacement of children in Nigeria as a result of Boko Haram attacks PDF (158 KB) DOC (85 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Thailand PDF (166 KB) DOC (84 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Central African Republic PDF (170 KB) DOC (97 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the death penalty PDF (155 KB) DOC (81 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Ali Mohammed al-Nimr PDF (159 KB) DOC (80 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Mr. Ali Mohammed Baqir al-Nimr, Saudi Arabia PDF (145 KB) DOC (69 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the mass displacement of children in Nigeria as a result of Boko Haram attacks PDF (161 KB) DOC (84 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Thailand, democracy and the case of Andy Hall PDF (148 KB) DOC (73 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Central African Republic PDF (149 KB) DOC (77 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the death penalty PDF (279 KB) DOC (77 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Azerbaijan PDF (155 KB) DOC (85 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Angola PDF (154 KB) DOC (84 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Belarus PDF (271 KB) DOC (71 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Azerbaijan PDF (147 KB) DOC (73 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Angola PDF (157 KB) DOC (74 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia in particular the case of Eston Kohver, Oleg Sentzov, and Alexander Kolchenko PDF (145 KB) DOC (73 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Srebrenica Commemoration PDF (174 KB) DOC (79 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of two Christian pastors in Sudan PDF (146 KB) DOC (76 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bahrain, in particular the case of Nabeel Rajab PDF (155 KB) DOC (80 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), in particular the case of the two detained human rights activists Yves Makwambala and Fred Bauma PDF (159 KB) DOC (89 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cambodia’s draft laws on NGOs and trade unions PDF (153 KB) DOC (79 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Yemen PDF (155 KB) DOC (83 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Srebrenica commemoration PDF (262 KB) DOC (67 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Situation of two Christian pastors in Sudan PDF (146 KB) DOC (70 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bahrain, in particular the case of Nabeel Rajab PDF (148 KB) DOC (75 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in particular the case of two detained human rights activists Yves Makwambala and Fred Bauma PDF (148 KB) DOC (74 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cambodia's draft laws on NGOs and trade unions PDF (150 KB) DOC (73 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Yemen PDF (281 KB) DOC (70 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Nepal following the earthquakes PDF (178 KB) DOC (83 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Syria: situation in Palmyra and the case of Mazen Darwish PDF (191 KB) DOC (87 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Paraguay: legal aspects related to child pregnancy PDF (157 KB) DOC (82 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Nepal after the earthquakes PDF (151 KB) DOC (77 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Paraguay: the legal aspects related to the child pregnancy PDF (149 KB) DOC (74 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation Syria, in particular in Palmyra and the case of Mazen Darwish PDF (146 KB) DOC (72 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Hungary PDF (273 KB) DOC (72 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Swaziland, the case of human rights activists Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu PDF (145 KB) DOC (72 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the plight of Rohingya refugees, including the mass graves in Thailand PDF (138 KB) DOC (68 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Zimbabwe, the case of human rights defender Itai Dzamara PDF (140 KB) DOC (68 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Swaziland, the case of human rights activists Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu PDF (137 KB) DOC (64 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the plight of Rohingya refugees, including mass graves in Thailand PDF (140 KB) DOC (59 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Zimbabwe, the case of human rights defender Itai Dzamara PDF (133 KB) DOC (57 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the imprisonment of workers and human rights activists in Algeria PDF (144 KB) DOC (70 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Nadiya Savchenko PDF (136 KB) DOC (64 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the Yarmouk refugee camp in Syria PDF (145 KB) DOC (70 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Imprisonment of Workers and Human Rights Activists in Algeria PDF (148 KB) DOC (66 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the Yarmouk refugee camp in Syria PDF (131 KB) DOC (57 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Nadiya Savchenko PDF (132 KB) DOC (56 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the centenary of the Armenian Genocide PDF (127 KB) DOC (57 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the commemoration of the centennial of the Armenian Genocide PDF (233 KB) DOC (58 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Tanzania, notably the issue of land grabbing PDF (145 KB) DOC (71 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on South Sudan, including recent child abductions PDF (151 KB) DOC (76 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on recent attacks and abductions by Da’esh in the Middle East, notably of Assyrians PDF (150 KB) DOC (75 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on relations between the EU and the League of Arab States and cooperation in countering terrorism PDF (142 KB) DOC (67 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s priorities for the UN Human Rights Council in 2015 PDF (183 KB) DOC (104 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Tanzania, notably the issue of land grabbing PDF (141 KB) DOC (60 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on South Sudan, including recent child abductions PDF (144 KB) DOC (70 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the recent attacks and abductions by Daesh in the Middle East, notably of Assyrians PDF (131 KB) DOC (57 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the murder of the Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov and the state of democracy in Russia PDF (231 KB) DOC (57 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on mass graves of the missing persons of Ashia in Ornithi village in the occupied part of Cyprus PDF (135 KB) DOC (70 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Burundi: the case of Bob Rugurika PDF (138 KB) DOC (74 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Mr Raif Badawi, Saudi Arabia PDF (141 KB) DOC (70 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the renewal of the mandate of the Internet Governance Forum PDF (240 KB) DOC (64 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Burundi: the case of Bob Rugurika PDF (140 KB) DOC (62 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Mass graves of the Missing Persons of Ashia at Ornithi village in the occupied part of Cyprus PDF (137 KB) DOC (52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Mr Raif Badawi, Saudi Arabia, PDF (135 KB) DOC (58 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Kyrgyzstan, homosexual propaganda bill PDF (141 KB) DOC (65 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan, in particular the situation following the Peshawar school attack PDF (142 KB) DOC (66 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, in particular the case of Alexei Navalny PDF (142 KB) DOC (72 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on freedom of expression in Turkey: Recent arrests of journalists, media executives and systematic pressure against media PDF (131 KB) DOC (62 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Egypt PDF (160 KB) DOC (86 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Libya PDF (150 KB) DOC (77 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Ukraine PDF (150 KB) DOC (81 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan, in particular the situation following the Peshawar school attack PDF (131 KB) DOC (58 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on freedom of expression in Turkey: Recent arrests of journalists, media executives and systematic pressure against media PDF (232 KB) DOC (60 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Egypt PDF (244 KB) DOC (66 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Libya PDF (243 KB) DOC (65 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Ukraine PDF (248 KB) DOC (71 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Sudan: the case of Dr Amin Mekki Medani PDF (144 KB) DOC (73 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Mauritania, in particular the case of Biram Dah Abeid PDF (144 KB) DOC (69 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the persecution of the democratic opposition in Venezuela PDF (142 KB) DOC (72 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on recognition of Palestine statehood PDF (133 KB) DOC (194 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the steel sector in the EU: protecting workers and industries PDF (161 KB) DOC (74 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Sudan, the case of Dr. Amin Mekki Medani PDF (142 KB) DOC (60 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Mauritania, in particular the case of Biram Dah Arbeid PDF (137 KB) DOC (63 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Persecution of the democratic opposition in Venezuela PDF (130 KB) DOC (57 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the steel sector in the EU: protecting workers and industries PDF (153 KB) DOC (75 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Commission delegated regulation of 19 August 2014 amending Annex III to Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences PDF (238 KB) DOC (59 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Serbia: the case of accused war criminal Šešelj PDF (136 KB) DOC (63 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan: blasphemy laws PDF (156 KB) DOC (72 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Iraq: kidnapping and mistreatment of women PDF (129 KB) DOC (54 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan: Blasphemy laws PDF (148 KB) DOC (59 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on human rights in Uzbekistan PDF (137 KB) DOC (68 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Iraq and Syria, and the ISIS offensive, including the persecution of minorities PDF (131 KB) DOC (61 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Libya PDF (124 KB) DOC (60 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Ukraine and state of play of EU-Russian relations PDF (134 KB) DOC (66 KB)
Oral questions (12)
Protecting the EU's internal market and consumer rights from the negative implications of the illegal trade in companion animals PDF (50 KB) DOC (19 KB)
Recognition of school study periods abroad PDF (200 KB) DOC (19 KB)
Refoulement of Turkish nationals by the Greek authorities PDF (106 KB) DOC (17 KB)
The EU Youth Guarantee Programme PDF (197 KB) DOC (19 KB)
Recognition of school study periods abroad PDF (198 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Commission's answers to written questions PDF (205 KB) DOC (19 KB)
Health risks related to consumption of vegetable oils, in particular palm oils PDF (196 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Health risks related to consumption of vegetable oil, in particular palm oil PDF (196 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Health risks related to the consumption of vegetable oils, and in particular palm oils PDF (197 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Access to energy in Africa PDF (193 KB) DOC (19 KB)
EU agricultural innovation systems PDF DOC
Compliance of the German provisions on the minimum wage with European law PDF DOC
Written explanations (359)
Programme implementing Horizon Europe (A8-0410/2018 - Christian Ehler)
. ‒ Last year, the Commission proposed the regulation on the new Framework Programme for Research and Innovation – Horizon Europe. In less than three months, the Commission, the Council and Parliament reached an agreement. The content of the programme, as a result of the deal, perfectly reflects our priorities. Many important issues will be secured, such as the health cluster, culture, security, energy and climate, innovation and job qualifications. That is why I did not hesitate to express my support.Horizon Europe embodies our aspirations and values in many ways. First, it will fight against climate change, one of the most discussed topics nowadays. Second, the programme focuses on the importance of citizens’ quality of life. In this respect, research broad lines will be mainly dedicated to cancer, cardiovascular diseases and precision medicine, in order to improve citizens’ well-being and medical treatments. Finally, part of the programme aims at increasing gender equality, especially in the field of research and innovation, stimulating the integration of the gender dimension. I believe that all of these issues are currently significant and we need to cope with them as soon as possible.
Space programme of the Union and the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (A8-0405/2018 - Massimiliano Salini)
The European Union is undoubtedly one of the principal space world leaders. Nevertheless, if we want to further develop its capabilities, I believe that an additional effort becomes indispensable, considering that mainstream space powers (such as the United States and Russia) remain very active and that new players access to the space sector. That is why I support the proposal. The new programme will enhance EU space activities, stimulating scientific and technical progresses. In addition to that, it will encourage competitiveness and innovation capacity in the area of space industry. To achieve this, we will sustain in particular small and medium-sized enterprises, start-ups and innovative businesses. Furthermore, our target is to develop new partnerships, in order to create and purchase innovative products and services. The proposal aims also at bearing EU action in three new potential domains: high performance computing, climate change and security. Only then Europe could preserve its leadership and autonomy in this strategic area.
Digital Europe Programme for the period 2021-2027 (A8-0408/2018 - Angelika Mlinar)
The rise of the internet and of social media in the 21st century creates new problematics and necessities that should be tackle. The spread of cyberbullying, a form of harassment using electronic means, has deeply affected our society in the past ten years, with regard to young people. At the same time, we see the development of brand new technologies that are bound to continue growing over the years, for example in the area of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. Despite this, now the European Union is an importer of digital products, depending mostly on third-countries providers such as the United States and China. I support the programme because I believe that it will increase European digital capacities in different ways, financing infrastructures in the field of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and supercomputing. In the meantime, the programme aims at stimulating the workforce to acquire digital skills in order to encourage the digital transformation of public services.
Protection of persons reporting on breaches of Union law (A8-0398/2018 - Virginie Rozière)
. ‒ In the last five years, whistle-blowers played a crucial role in revealing harm to the public interest. It would not have been possible to discover the truth about some significant scandals, such as Luxleaks and Cambridge analytica, without the reports made by brave citizens to their employers, to the authorities or to the press. However, the legal framework and the level of whistle-blower protection consistently differ among EU states members. I support the directive because I think that whistle-blowers are a resource and not criminals that must be prosecuted. By contrast, often most of them are threatened, dismissed or convicted. I believe that if we want to ensure transparency and freedom of expression in our democracies, we should introduce new rules on a European scale that would protect whistle-blowers. These rules should follow three main principles. Firstly, via a system of reporting channels, we must make possible to report both within an organisation and public authorities. Secondly, we encourage whistle-blowers to first report internally and then, if it does not work, they can disclose information publicly and consult the competent authorities. Finally, we will assure judicial protection against dismissal, demotion and other forms of retaliation.
European Labour Authority (A8-0391/2018 - Jeroen Lenaers)
I strongly support the initiative because I think that the ELA is a useful instrument. I believe that the establishment of a European Labour Authority would strengthen both fairness and trust in our single market. On the one hand, we know that freedom of movement allows our citizens to live and work in other Member States. On the other hand, I think that the Union should ensure free, but especially fair, mobility, showing that workers’ rights are guaranteed and protected everywhere throughout the Union. Unfortunately, currently in Europe labour exploitation and undeclared work represent a concrete threat. That is why we want first to prevent unfair competition between workers and companies, then to tackle social fraud and any form of abuse of freedom of movement. To achieve this, the ELA will take several measures, for example coordinating labour inspections and setting up a website that would inform workers about labour mobility.
Adapting to development in the road transport sector (A8-0204/2018 - Ismail Ertug) CS
Jsem rád, že Parlament po velmi složitém vyjednávání a opakovaných hlasováních konečně přijal pravidla pro tzv. kabotáž. Jedná se o citlivé téma i pro Českou republiku. Jsem přesvědčen, že se nakonec podařilo najít rovnovážný text, který přispěje k výraznému zlepšení pracovních a finančních podmínek řidičů na jedné straně, ale zároveň umožní ekonomicky udržitelný byznys pro české dopravce, včetně malých a středních podniků.
Common rules for the internal market for natural gas (A8-0143/2018 - Jerzy Buzek) CS
Rozhodl jsem se podpořit dojednaný kompromisní text, který zavádí aplikaci společných pravidel pro vnitřní trh mezi EU a třetími zeměmi. Jedná se o velmi politicky citlivé téma úzce spojené s evropskou energetickou bezpečností. Ačkoliv se pravidla budou vztahovat na všechny třetí země, je pro nás zejména citlivý dopad na projekt Nord Stream 2. Souhlasím s tím, že navrhovaný text je maximem možného, a proto jsem ho podpořil, neboť je lepší tato regulace než žádná. Na druhou stranu jej ale nepovažuji za zcela optimální. Návrh posiluje pravomoci Komise v mnoha ohledech, dává však z mého pohledu příliš velký manévrovací prostor členským státům, do kterých jako prvních zahraniční plyn přiteče. Jsem dlouhodobým kritikem projektu Nord Stream 2, jehož nevýhody zcela jasně převažují nad možnými přínosy. Chci proto alespoň touto cestou opakovaně svůj postoj vyjádřit. Na Německu nyní bude ležet velká část odpovědnosti za energetickou bezpečnost Evropy a já doufám, že si to plně uvědomuje.
Strengthening the security of identity cards and of residence documents issued to Union citizens (A8-0436/2018 - Gérard Deprez)
. ‒ Freedom of movement is one of the most important European values and certainly one of our main achievements. However, the exercise of this right should fulfil legal requirements. Falsification of national identity cards is currently a common phenomenon in Europe. I support the proposal because I believe that it would make it possible to cope with this issue that calls into question our security. To do so, it would be crucial to introduce some format standards and minimum-security features on ID, for instance eliminating cards that are less secure such as not machine-readable cards. Nevertheless, I think that, for data privacy reasons, it is unnecessary to collect mandatorily fingerprints on ID. I am convinced that such a sensitive topic should rather be discussed on a national level instead than on a European one.
Road infrastructure safety management (A8-0008/2019 - Daniela Aiuto)
. ‒ I strongly support the Commission proposal on road infrastructure safety management (RISM) because I believe that safe mobility must be one of our main priorities nowadays. The road fatality rate is still consistently high in Europe. We want to halve the number of road deaths by 2020 and to reach zero road fatalities in 2050. However, to achieve this goal, it is necessary to put in place new measures aimed at improving the safety performance of road infrastructure. In this respect, the directive proposes several initiatives likely to accomplish this target, such as the implementation of investments in road sections in which accident concentration is prominent, but also by introducing a network-wide assessment that includes the presence of proactive risk-mapping procedures. I am convinced that these actions will bear fruit.
Work-life balance for parents and carers (A8-0270/2018 - David Casa)
I believe that the Union should ensure equal share of caring responsibilities and equality between men and women on the labour market. To do so, the parental leave directive needs to be revisited, making modifications both about maternity and paternity leaves, increasing the amount of paid leave on a European level. That is why I support the directive. In my opinion, such a decision would respect our European values that claim since the birth of the Union for gender equality and labour rights. In addition to this, I think that the directive should encourage favourable provisions for parents and carers that experience particular situations, for instance disabilities or multiple births. However, at the same time, I think that the assessment of the directive should be extent to self-employed and adoptive parents as well, further reinforcing equality among workers.
Resources for the specific allocation for the Youth Employment Initiative (A8-0085/2019 - Iskra Mihaylova) CS
Zaměstnanost a speciálně pracovní příležitosti pro mladé lidi patří mezi hlavní priority evropských sociálních demokratů, mne nevyjímaje. Iniciativa na podporu zaměstnanosti mladých lidí (dále jen „YEI“) podporuje mladé lidi, kteří nejsou zaměstnaní a neúčastní se vzdělávání ani odborné přípravy a je jim poskytována cílená podpora. V souladu s přijatým rozpočtem na rok 2019 bylo nezbytné upravit výši prostředků na zvláštní příděl pro YEI. Ty by měly být konkrétně navýšeny o částku 116,7 milionu EUR a celková částka pro rok 2019 by tedy měla činit 350 milionů EUR (částky v běžných cenách). V souvislosti s právním požadavkem, dle kterého má být zvláštní příděl pro YEI doplněn o odpovídající podporu z Evropského sociálního fondu, je na místě zabránit možnému snížení podpory z Evropského sociálního fondu pro jiné oblasti politiky a opatření mimo YEI. Proto naprosto schvaluji, že budou mít nyní členské státy možnost v souladu s novou právní úpravou převést do Evropského sociálního fondu až 50 % dodatečných zdrojů na zvláštní příděl pro YEI. Tyto zdroje tak budou představovat odpovídající cílenou investici z Evropského sociálního fondu.
General arrangements for excise duty (A8-0117/2019 - Miguel Viegas) CS
Podpořil jsem směrnici Rady 2008/118/ES o obecné úpravě pro zboží podléhající spotřební dani (alkohol, elektřina, tabák...). Směrnice reguluje výrobu, skladování a přepravu takového zboží mezi členskými státy. Hlavním cílem je umožnit volný pohyb zboží a zároveň zajistit, aby členské státy vybraly správnou daň. Přepracovaná směrnice by měla zefektivnit administrativní proces, takže se v budoucnu lépe vyhneme daňovým únikům a podvodům. Jsem přesvědčen, že schválený text nachází soulad v postupech v oblasti spotřebních daní a celních postupech a v částečné nebo úplné automatizaci přepravy zboží podléhajícího spotřební dani uvnitř EU. Také je důležité, aby režimy spotřebních daní u prodeje na dálku byly slučitelné s režimy DPH.
EU-Uzbekistan comprehensive agreement (A8-0149/2019 - David McAllister)
I strongly support the directive to strengthen the relationship between the EU and Uzbekistan. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Uzbekistan faced the challenge of building a democratic country, as did the other 14 member states. The population of 32 million Uzbeks are largely eager to continue the initiative with the European Union, believing as they do in the benefit of partnership and mutual understanding. Many of the Soviet problems have remained prevalent in independent Uzbekistan: institutional corruption, restrictions on free speech, human rights violations, and unemployment have driven many Uzbeks out of the country. Over 27 years, and with the election of a new president, the country has taken initial steps to connect with its neighbours in the east and west. Given that Uzbekistan is located in the heart of Central Asia, the principle of democratic practices can undoubtedly have massive spillover effects. The government has already begun to tackle the problems of systematic corruption and to reform the judicial system under the leadership of Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Moreover, the education system has shifted its preference towards teaching English rather than Russian, which still is the dominant language in some post-Soviet countries.
Common rules for the internal market for electricity (A8-0044/2018 - Jerzy Buzek)
While Europe is the leader of the climate change movement, it is important to take into account the effect of energy transition on European citizens. I voted in favour of the Common Rules for the Internal Market for Electricity Directive because it aims to ensure an easy transition for the constituents to sustainable energy. Undoubtedly, the transformation of Europe towards the renewable energy system will entail costs for the EU, the Member States and citizens. However, it is the duty of the European Union to lessen the burden for the population by establishing a legal framework for local energy communities. Moreover, the EU is aware of the strong link between non-renewable energy companies and employment. Therefore, the directive intends to create a non-discriminatory environment for other existing market participants while moving towards sustainable energy. The integration of renewables into the market will take time and a collective effort. Assisting the population at a disadvantage when it comes to the consumption of renewables will build a strong community that will appreciate the energy objectives of Europe. Therefore, I support the initiative to involve local communities in the transition towards sustainable energy.
Internal market for electricity (A8-0042/2018 - Jerzy Buzek)
As a long-time supporter of sustainable energy, I am honoured to support the regulation on the internal market for electricity. The legislation is intended to prepare the EU electricity market for decarbonisation and potential innovation. The promising future of renewable energy encourages the EU to initiate cross-border participation in potential projects on decarbonisation. I believe it to be vital to increase EU-wide understanding of a flexible electricity market while working towards achieving the 2030 climate and energy framework goals. With the alarming climate change, it is important to stay focused on our path and gift a healthy environment to the future generation. The EU Member States are already leaders in the fight against climate change. This regulation shows our commitment to sustainable energy by clarifying the responsibilities of market actors and operational centres established in Member States. The regional operational systems serve the purpose of regulating the interconnected system. They will meet regularly with stakeholders to discuss shortcomings and create solutions to improve the system. As a result, the EU Member States will achieve a more sustainable, decentralised and integrated energy system.
Labelling of tyres with respect to fuel efficiency and other essential parameters (A8-0086/2019 - Michał Boni) CS
Pneumatiky by jistě měly být opatřeny energetickými štítky, aby tím podněcovaly inovace ve výrobě energeticky účinnějších výrobků. Udržitelné a bezpečné pneumatiky s vysokou palivovou účinností jsou naší prioritou. Zprávu jsem ovšem nepodpořil, neboť se naší politické skupině nepodařilo odstranit určité nedostatky v textu. Chtěli jsme, aby Komise stanovila parametry a požadavky na informace ohledně oděru a ujetých kilometrů pneumatik. Domnívám se, že se nepodařilo najít ani vhodné definice ohledně dohledatelnosti určitých komponent a viditelnosti označení v případě pneumatik inzerovaných nebo prodávaných na internetu.
Fishing in the GFCM (General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean) Agreement area (A8-0381/2018 - Linnéa Engström) CS
Všichni jsme jistě zajedno, že s nezákonným a neregulovaným rybolovem je potřeba bojovat, neboť způsobuje obrovské ztráty nejen (a především) v oblasti environmentální, ale i ekonomické. Generální komise pro rybolov ve Středozemním moři (GFCM) přijímá doporučení a usnesení, jejichž cílem je prosazovat rozvoj, zachování, racionální řízení a co nejlepší využívání populací živých vodních zdrojů ve Středozemním a Černém moři. Jelikož je Evropská unie smluvní stranou dohody GFCM, je povinna přijmout a transponovat tako doporučení do své legislativy. Souhlasím se změnou nařízení (EU) č. 1343/2011 za účelem provedení řady opatření přijatých GFCM. Tato opatření se konkrétně týkají štikozubce obecného a garnely hlubokomořské v Sicilském průlivu, pakambaly velké v Černém moři, růžichy šedé v Alboránském moři a rudého korálu ve Středozemním moři. Domnívám se však, že by se nařízení mělo vztahovat i na rekreační rybolovné činnosti (což by mělo být přímo v textu nařízení), a očekávám, že Evropská komise bude i nadále vyvíjet úsilí, jak deklarovala, aby dosáhla stanovených cílů a zajistila efektivní řízení v oblasti rekreačního rybolovu.
Low carbon benchmarks and positive carbon impact benchmarks (A8-0483/2018 - Neena Gill)
I voted for the regulation on low carbon benchmarks and positive carbon impact benchmarks. The climate is changing rapidly and the current carbon benchmarks are subject to greenwashing – the practice of providing untruthful information by companies to appear environment-friendly. Misinformation in the EU market does not only worsen the environmental problem but also causes a lack of trust from stakeholders. Under the regulation, companies can no longer mislead. Stakeholders have the right to be fully informed about the capacities of companies to operate sustainably. In order to move towards a carbon-free world and to maintain a healthy market, it is crucial to harmonise benchmarks and rules for low carbon across the EU members. The EU Member States must show their best efforts in lowering the increasing carbon rates. Currently, the benchmark laws are different in Member States. However, the regulation aims to harmonise the rules and to eliminate confusion among market players.
EU-Switzerland Institutional Framework Agreement (A8-0147/2019 - Doru-Claudian Frunzulică) CS
Švýcarsko je zemí velmi těsně spjatou s Evropskou unií. Je mj. součástí schengenského prostoru, vztahuje se na něj dublinská dohoda atd. Vztah mezi EU a Švýcarskem je založen na komplexním souboru 120 odvětvových dohod a dohoda o institucionálním rámci posílí soudržnost a měla by zajistit právní jistotu v přístupu na trh. Schvaluji obsah této dohody, ovšem nepodporuji „doprovodná opatření“ na ochranu švýcarských mezd, pracovních podmínek a sociálních norem. Tato opatření nejsou evidentně v souladu s dohodou o volném pohybu osob. Volný pohyb osob představuje základní pilíř politiky EU a vnitřního trhu, o němž nelze vyjednávat, a čtyři unijní svobody vnitřního trhu jsou nedělitelné. Jsem však rád, že v souladu se zájmy Švýcarska došlo k dohodě mezi EU a Švýcarskem ohledně převzetí acquis s úpravami, které zohledňují specifické podmínky švýcarského trhu práce. Vzájemná spolupráce je důležitá: Švýcarsko má velký prospěch z rozvoje v zemích všech svých evropských sousedů a jeho finanční příspěvky do programů (jako Fond soudržnosti) jsou tudíž i v jeho vlastním zájmu.
Discharge 2017: Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI) (A8-0103/2019 - Martina Dlabajová) CS
Společný podnik BBI je nejmladším podnikem EU a v souvislosti s tím procházel určitými počátečními komplikacemi. S nimi souvisela i potřeba upravit v roce 2018 nařízení o tomto společném podniku, konkrétně pak oblast týkající se přímých finančních příspěvků ze strany soukromého sektoru. Toto nařízení začalo platit tedy až v roce 2018 a neřeší tak problém s finančními příspěvky soukromého sektoru, se kterým se podnik potýkal v roce 2017. Na druhou stranu podnik vykázal řadu zlepšení a od roku 2017 stále zvyšuje hodnotu pákového efektu soukromých investic právě díky přísnému nařízení (podmínky pro BBI jsou obecně náročnější než podmínky pro ostatní společné podniky – BBI např. nemá možnost operovat s přímými náklady na operační činnosti ze strany soukromé sféry – tzv. IKOP). Řada pozitivních efektů jednoduše nejde vykázat pro potřeby ekonomických výpočtů. Společný podnik také dokázal naplnit všechny požadavky na správnost účetnictví a účetních operací, takže obdržel čisté výroky od Účetního dvora a i já jako stínový zpravodaj jsem hlasoval pro udělení účetní závěrky.
Discharge 2017: Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking (A8-0095/2019 - Martina Dlabajová) CS
Jako stínový zpravodaj pro tento podnik s potěšením konstatuji, že jsme doporučili udělit účetní závěrku podniku Clean Sky 2 a jsem rád, že Parlament tuto závěrku dnes schválil. Podnik Clean Sky má za hlavní cíl významné zkvalitnění environmentálního dopadu leteckých technologií a zlepšení konkurenceschopnosti evropského leteckého průmyslu a patří mezi vůbec nejlépe fungující společné podniky EU. Rád bych zdůraznil, že jako první ze všech evropských PPP v roce 2017 uzavřel financování ze sedmého rámcového programu. Oceňuji, že se podniku dlouhodobě daří dosahovat vysoké míry pákového efektu evropského financování, a zároveň nízké míry chybovosti.
Discharge 2017: Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership Joint undertaking (ECSEL) (A8-0102/2019 - Martina Dlabajová) CS
Společný podnik ECSEL dlouhodobě dosahuje velmi dobrých výsledků a pomáhá realizovat projekty s vysokou přidanou hodnotou. Jako v předchozích dvou letech i v letošním roce vystavil Účetní dvůr výrok s výhradou o legalitě a správnosti plateb, na nichž se zakládá účetní závěrka. Za touto výhradou se ovšem neschovává nekvalitní práce, ale je důsledkem špatného nastavení financování ze 7. rámcového programu, kdy na úrovni národních partnerů sice probíhají kontroly, ale Účetní dvůr je nemůže oficiálně zkoumat. Tento problém se bude opakovat až do doby, než se ukončí financování ze 7. RP, a letos stejně jako v loňském roce jsem apeloval na Účetní dvůr, aby přestal z tohoto důvodu opakovaně vydávat výrok s výhradou. Zdá se však, že mezinárodní standardní účetní systémy to neumožňují, a tak se bude podnik ještě nějaké dva až tři roky potýkat s tímto ryze formálním problémem. Jsem rád, že i přesto Evropský parlament velkou většinou rozpočtové absolutorium podniku udělil.
Discharge 2017: Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking (FCH2) (A8-0105/2019 - Martina Dlabajová) CS
Jako stínový zpravodaj pro společný podnik FCH 2 jsem jednoznačně doporučil udělení rozpočtového absolutoria podniku pro palivové články a vodík. U tohoto podniku jsme nezjistili žádné zásadní problémy, rád bych apeloval na větší geografickou vyváženost projektů, ale i v této oblasti došlo ke zlepšení. Jsem rád, že společný podnik v roce 2017 vytvořil a rozvinul metodologii, která pomáhá k vyhodnocování a certifikaci nákladů spojených s dodatečnými aktivitami (tzv. IKKA náklady) a zapojuje auditní certifikáty nezávislých externích auditorů. Výpočet IKKA je významnou součástí výpočtu pákového efektu většiny společných podniků a IKKA tvoří největší část celkových nákladů soukromého sektoru. Proto je metodologie a relevance jejich výpočtu zcela zásadní.
Discharge 2017: Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking (IMI) (A8-0104/2019 - Martina Dlabajová) CS
Jako stínový zpravodaj pro tento podnik jsem doporučil hlasovat pro udělení rozpočtového absolutoria pro podnik IMI a jsem rád, že ho Parlament ve svém hlasování podpořil. Společný podnik pro inovativní léčiva dlouhodobě vyvíjí projekty s vysokou přidanou hodnotou, daří se mu zapojovat soukromý sektor nejen z řad jeho vlastních průmyslových členů, ale i další externí spolupracující partnerské subjekty (připomenul bych např. nadaci Bila a Melindy Gatesových). Společný podnik naopak patří mezi PPP s nejnižší mírou čerpání závazků na platby. V tomto ohledu je však nutné mít na paměti, že v oblasti medicíny je neoddělitelně spjatá s určitými riziky vázanými na medicínský pokrok, komplexností medicínského vývoje anebo naopak náhlými změnami. V tomto ohledu se IMI zásadně liší od ostatních podniků, které mají spíše technický ráz. Jako ilustrativní příklad bych uvedl problematiku řešení epidemií a vývoje vakcín, což je oblast, kde opravdu nejde dva roky předem přesně odhadnout potřebný rozpočet. Společný podnik IMI však i přesto dlouhodobě dosahuje velmi slušných výsledků i pákového efektu vložených evropských investic.
Discharge 2017: ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy Joint Undertaking (A8-0126/2019 - Martina Dlabajová) CS
ITER paří bezesporu mezi nejsledovanější společné podniky EU a nejinak tomu bylo i v letošním roce. Jako stínový zpravodaj jsem doporučil hlasovat pro udělení rozpočtového absolutoria a jsem rád, že Parlament zastával stejný názor. Účetní závěrka podniku upozornila na to, že v roce 2017 muselo v průběhu času dojít k navýšení rozpočtu (tento trend bude patrný i v účetní závěrce za rok 2018), což je tedy vlastně přesně opačný problém než má většina ostatních podniků čelících nižší míře čerpání prostředků na platby. V případě podniku ITER došlo v roce 2017 k urychlení uzavření některých smluv a tedy k realizaci kroků (podnik byl v minulosti opakovaně kritizován za zpoždění, takže to považuji za dobrou zprávu), je však třeba zdůraznit, že navýšení rozpočtu na platby v žádném případě neznamená navýšení celkového rozpočtu (tedy překročení rozpočtového stropu), který schválila Rada pro podnik do konce roku 2020.
Discharge 2017: SESAR Joint Undertaking (A8-0118/2019 - Martina Dlabajová) CS
Společný podnik SESAR vznikl s cílem zásadním způsobem modernizovat letový provoz v rámci jednotného evropského nebe a EU zde kromě soukromého sektoru má jako klíčového partnera druhého zakládajícího člena společného podniku – EUROCONTROL. Program je financován nejen z rozpočtu Horizont 2020 a FP 7, ale také z TEN-T, což způsobuje velmi komplexní nastavení. Společný podnik v roce 2017 prováděl veškeré účetní operace v souladu s pravidly a Účetní dvůr proto nevyslovil žádné výhrady ve svých výrocích. Jako stínový zpravodaj jsem doporučil podpořit udělení rozpočtového absolutoria pro tento podnik. Rád bych ovšem zmínil potřebu zlepšit ukazatele v oblasti pákového efektu unijního financování, hodnotu 0,56 % za rok 2017 považuji za skutečně nízkou.
Discharge 2017: Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking (A8-0163/2019 - Martina Dlabajová) CS
Podpořil jsem zprávu o udělení rozpočtového absolutoria pro podnik Shift2Rail. Jako stínový zpravodaj mohu konstatovat, že u tohoto podniku dochází průběžně ke zlepšování, co se týká hospodaření a finančních a kontrolních procesů. Podnik by měl zásadní mírou přispět k dokončení jednotné evropské železniční soustavy a podporovat inovativní technologie a řešení. Je v zájmu Unie, aby došlo k přesunu dopravy ze silnic na koleje, stejně jako to, aby evropský železniční průmysl udržel krok se svými globálními konkurenty. Podnik, který patří mezi nejmladší evropská PPP, ještě stále nedosáhl kýženého pákového efektu evropských investic, což považuji za jednu z jeho hlavních výzev pro nadcházející rok.
EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (A8-0053/2019 - David Martin) CS
Podpořil jsem dojednanou dohodu mezi EU a Singapurem. Byl tím završen několikaletý vyjednávací proces, přičemž kvituji přístup Singapuru, který již uzavřenou obchodní dohodu z roku 2014 otevřel, aby mohl vyjít vstříc novému rámci pro obecný přístup EU k ochraně investic. Věřím, že tato dohoda „nové generace“ je správnou odpovědí EU na to, jak hospodářsky obstát v globalizovaném světě a zároveň myslet i na budoucnost našeho životního prostředí, a podporuji, aby EU pokračovala v nastaveném trendu a postoupila ve vyjednávání se sdružením ASEAN (Asociace států národů jihovýchodní Asie). Nejsem zastáncem toho, že kompletně liberalizovaný trh sám o sobě vyřeší problémy tohoto světa, ale naopak podporuji obchodní dohody, které vedou nejen k otevřenému obchodu, ale také k zodpovědnosti v oblastech sociální či environmentální.
EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (resolution) (A8-0048/2019 - David Martin) CS
Kvituji, že Evropský parlament dnes výraznou většinou podpořil dojednanou dohodu mezi EU a Singapurem. Dohoda skýtá významný potenciál pro české importéry, a to jak pro ty stávající, kteří již nyní v zemi aktivně působí, tak pro zcela nové dovozce. Zatímco již nyní existuje bezcelní obchod se zbožím, nová dohoda pokrývá i oblast služeb. Odstraňuje zároveň řadu tzv. netarifních překážek. Kromě již stávajících firem zaměřujících se např. na vývoz elektronických zařízení či automobilů se tak otevírá prostor pro poskytovatele např. finančních, telekomunikačních, dopravních či právních služeb. Dohoda zároveň zajišťuje, že importované produkty do EU budou splňovat přísné evropské normy. Za zásadní považuji ale především dvě věci – jednak se oproti jakékoliv předchozí dohodě výrazně akcentuje ochrana životního prostředí a podpora aktivit udržitelného rozvoje, jednak bude plnění spojeno i s ratifikací mezinárodně platných konvencí na ochranu pracovníků ze strany Singapuru (Singapur v nejbližší době připojí svůj podpis k významným mezinárodním dohodám Mezinárodní organizace práce ILO). Jde zde zejména o jasné vymezení proti nucené práci, měl by být zároveň i transparentní přehled u subdodavatelských řetězců. Věřím, že tato dohoda „nové generace“ je správnou odpovědí EU na to, jak hospodářsky obstát v globalizovaném světě a zároveň myslet i na budoucnost našeho životního prostředí.
EU-Singapore Investment Protection Agreement (A8-0054/2019 - David Martin) CS
Hlasoval jsem pro dojednanou dohodu o ochraně investic mezi EU a Singapurem. Věřím, že tato dohoda „nové generace“ je správnou odpovědí EU na to, jak hospodářsky obstát v globalizovaném světě a zároveň ochránit zájmy investorů i států. Podařilo se vypořádat s tolik kritizovaným systémem ISDS a jeho nahrazením ICS. Dohoda ještě přesahuje ujednání o ochraně investic obsažená v dohodě CETA tím, že zahrnuje plně funkční odvolací tribunál, kodex chování pro členy tribunálů a obsahuje ujednání týkající se závazků bývalých soudců. Kompatibilitu ICS s evropským právem již před několika týdny potvrdil generální žalobce Soudního dvora, očekávám tedy brzké potvrzení i ze strany Evropského soudu. Věřím, že dojde k brzké ratifikaci této dohody i na úrovni členských států, neboť na rozdíl od dohody o volném obchodu je tato ratifikace nutná pro vstoupení dohody o ochraně investic v platnost.
EU-Singapore Investment Protection Agreement (resolution) (A8-0049/2019 - David Martin) CS
Jsem rád, že Evropský parlament dnes výraznou většinou podpořil dohodu o ochraně investic mezi EU a Singapurem. Tuto dohodu považuji na nezbytnou součást obchodní dohody mezi EU a Singapurem a oceňuji, že Singapur již uzavřenou obchodní dohodu z roku 2014 otevřel, aby mohl vyjít vstříc novému rámci pro obecný přístup EU k ochraně investic. Dohoda EU se Singapurem o ochraně investic nahradí stávajících 13 bilaterálních investičních dohod mezi Singapurem a individuálními státy EU. Za její nejvýznamnější aspekt považuji nový systém investičních soudů (investment court system , ICS), který by měl být plně transparentní a měl zahrnovat nejvyšší úroveň ochrany investic a umožnit zároveň partnerům provádět právní regulace, pokud jsou v zájmu veřejnosti. Tím pádem budou chráněni jak investoři, a to například zvýšenou ochranou proti diskriminaci ze strany vlád a větší předvídatelností investic (zákaz diskriminace, zacházení s investory prostřednictvím principů „standardů investiční ochrany“), tak vlády, kterým bude náležet právo přijmout regulativní opatření, pakliže to bude ve veřejném zájmu. To je důležitá zpráva jak pro české investory, tak i pro český stát.
EU-Singapore Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (A8-0020/2019 - Antonio López-Istúriz White) CS
Dnes jsme hlasovali o balíčku dohod, které upravují vztahy mezi EU a Singapurem. Bylo zapotřebí aktualizovat nynější dohodu z roku 1980. Dohoda o partnerství a spolupráci, kterou jsem v hlasování podpořil, představuje další krok k posílení politického a hospodářského zapojení EU do jihovýchodní Asie. Posiluje spolupráce v celé řadě oblastí, nejen hospodářské. Dohoda pokrývá standardní témata, jakými jsou lidská práva, zbraně hromadného ničení, boj proti terorismu apod. Zahrnuje také spolupráci v oblasti zdraví, životního prostřední, energetiky, změny klimatu, kultury a vzdělání (např. podporuje výměnné pobyty akademiků pod programem Erasmus Mundus), práce a zaměstnanosti, vědy a techniky, dopravy aj. Upravuje i kooperaci v daňové oblasti, praní špinavých peněz, financování terorismu a organizovaný zločin. Jsem rovněž toho názoru, že by EU měla upřednostnit se Singapurem dialog o trestu smrti s vyhlídkou na jeho zrušení nebo o právech LGBTI komunity. Dalším důležitým tématem pro diskuzi jsou práva pracovníků a ratifikace klíčové úmluvy Mezinárodní organizace práce. Věřím v konstruktivní a věcný dialog se zástupci Singapuru.
EU-Singapore Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (resolution) (A8-0023/2019 - Antonio López-Istúriz White) CS
Dnes jsme hlasovali o balíčku dohod, které upravují vztahy mezi EU a Singapurem. Bylo zapotřebí aktualizovat nynější dohodu z roku 1980. Dohoda o partnerství a spolupráci, kterou jsem v hlasování podpořil, představuje další krok k posílení politického a hospodářského zapojení EU do jihovýchodní Asie. Posiluje spolupráce v celé řadě oblastí, nejen hospodářské. Dohoda pokrývá standardní témata, jakými jsou lidská práva, zbraně hromadného ničení, boj proti terorismu apod. Zahrnuje také spolupráci v oblasti zdraví, životního prostřední, energetiky, změny klimatu, kultury a vzdělání (např. podporuje výměnné pobyty akademiků pod programem Erasmus Mundus), práce a zaměstnanosti, vědy a techniky, dopravy aj. Upravuje i kooperaci v daňové oblasti, praní špinavých peněz, financování terorismu a organizovaný zločin. Jsem rovněž toho názoru, že by EU měla upřednostnit se Singapurem dialog o trestu smrti s vyhlídkou na jeho zrušení nebo o právech LGBTI komunity. Dalším důležitým tématem pro diskuzi jsou práva pracovníků a ratifikace klíčové úmluvy Mezinárodní organizace práce. Věřím v konstruktivní a věcný dialog se zástupci Singapuru.
2018 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (A8-0467/2018 - Cristian Dan Preda) CS
Podpořil jsem zprávu o Bosně a Hercegovině, která patří mezi potenciální kandidátské země, v těchto dnech uplynou tři roky od podání její žádosti o členství v EU. Zároveň si ale připomínáme stejně dlouho trvající vakuum, které je způsobeno nešťastnými dohady uvnitř Bosny a Hercegoviny na pravidlech postupu Parlamentního výboru pro stabilizaci a přidružení, který se tak po dobu tří let nesešel. Nezbývá mi než – skrze podporu této rezoluce – podpořit Bosnu a Hercegovinu ve sbližování právních předpisů země s unijními acquis , což je právní požadavek vycházející z Dohody o stabilizaci a přidružení a nezbytný prostředek pro vstup do EU. Jako nezbytná se jeví ústavní a volební reforma, uvidíme tedy, jak se tyto reformy a politická snažení podaří naplnit po loňských podzimních volbách. Svoboda projevu a médií v Bosně a Hercegovině je taktéž oblast, na které je nutné zapracovat. Souhlasím s komisařem Hahnem, který označil rok 2019 jako klíčový pro ujištění Unie ze strany Bosny a Hercegoviny, že se chce mílovými kroky přiblížit vstupu do EU. Výsledky dnešního hlasování ukazují, že podporujeme evropskou integraci Bosny a Hercegoviny do EU. I proto Komise zdvojnásobila finanční pomoc pro Bosnu a Hercegovinu pro období 2017–2020. Nyní je to na politických špičkách, aby ukázaly svým obyvatelům i představitelům EU reálný pokrok.
The state of the debate on the Future of Europe (A8-0427/2018 - Ramón Jáuregui Atondo) CS
Jsem přesvědčen, že členské státy EU a orgány EU musí čelit výzvám budoucnosti společně, za pomoci větší a lepší politické integrace a za plného respektování základních svobod a demokratických hodnot. Neméně podstatné je dle mého přesvědčení také to, aby byly procesy rozhodování v budoucnosti demokratičtější. Rád bych zopakoval, že pokud jde o diferencovanou integraci, musíme se vyvarovat pokusů o vytvoření členství první a druhé třídy. Z konkrétních výzev, které budeme muset nějakým způsobem konečně vyřešit, je revize dublinského systému a vyšší transparentnost práce Rady.
Use of cannabis for medicinal purposes (B8-0071/2019) CS
Podpořil jsem toto usnesení. Bylo prokázáno, že konopí je látkou, která má léčebné účinky. Postoj členských států EU k právním předpisům týkajícím se konopí se však značně liší. V této souvislosti žádám Komisi a vnitrostátní orgány, aby jasně rozlišovaly mezi léčebným konopím a jiným využitím konopí (např. pro rekreační účely). Pokud jde o léčebné konopí, tento termín není z právního hlediska dostatečně definován. Komise a vnitrostátní orgány by tudíž měly vzít na vědomí, že je nezbytné odlišit „léčebné konopí“ od léčivých přípravků na bázi konopí, které prošly klinickým hodnocením a jsou schváleny regulačními orgány. Mám dále výhrady vůči výzkumu, konkrétně je politováníhodné, že výzkum týkající se možných přínosů léčivých přípravků na bázi konopí není dostatečně financován. V nadcházejícím výzkumném programu by měl být tento nedostatek odstraněn. Zároveň by se Komise a členské státy měly zabývat i dalšími překážkami, které představují komplikaci pro vědecký výzkum v oblasti používání konopí k léčebným účelům a výzkum týkající se konopí obecně. Jednoznačně schvaluji výzkum v této oblasti, jakož i to, aby si zdravotničtí pracovníci mezi sebou předávali nové informace, a tak si rozšiřovali své znalosti.
EU Anti-Fraud Programme (A8-0064/2019 - José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra) CS
Ochrana finančních zájmů EU, podpora vzájemné správní moci v celních věcech nebo sdílení a analýza dat o nesrovnalostech, rizicích či podvodech poskytnutých členskými státy, to vše v sobě zahrnuje nově zavedený Program EU pro boj proti podvodům, který bude do značné míry vycházet z programu Hercule III, jehož fungování ještě posiluje. Podpořil jsem zprávu zavádějící tuto iniciativu, jelikož tento program Komise podporuje aktivity potírající podvodná jednání, zároveň se ale nepřekrývá s již existujícími programy. Přibude možnost financovat zcela nové aktivity, např. pokud jde o analýzu srovnatelných a standardizovaných údajů. Zavedení jednotného systému pro získávání údajů o nesrovnalostech a podvodech od členských států je klíčové, aby bylo možné sjednotit postup podávání zpráv a zajistit kvalitu a srovnatelnost poskytovaných údajů. Obecné i specifické cíle programu podporují dlouhodobé úsilí EU, resp. Evropského úřadu pro boj proti podvodům (OLAF) v této oblasti.
Minimum requirements for water reuse (A8-0044/2019 - Simona Bonafè) CS
Evropa nepatří mezi hlavní oblasti trpící nedostatkem vody, avšak evropské klima není na celém kontinentu jednotné a v příštích desetiletích bude mít se zdroji dodávek vody problém polovina evropského území. Nedostatek zásob vody pocítí první jižní, ale i západní oblasti EU a odborníci konstatují, že suchá léta – podobně jako v roce 2017 – nebudou v příštích letech nijak ojedinělá. Zanedlouho bude s nedostatkem vody bojovat celá EU, proto je třeba hledat celoevropská, ne-li globální řešení. A co je důležitější, již nyní musí významně regulovat svojí spotřebu a využívání vody. Mezi pozitivně hodnocené nástroje patří i co nejefektivnější opětovné využívání vody. Podpořil jsem tuto zprávu z pera zpravodajky S&D, které akcentuje to, aby byla tzv. recyklovaná voda bezpečná pro opětovné použití v zemědělství. Zemědělci jsou ti, u kterých je potenciál opětovného využívání vody nejvyšší. Podobně je ale nutné nezapomínat na chystané úpravy směrnice o čištění městských odpadních vod.
Roma integration strategies (B8-0098/2019) CS
Nelze zpochybňovat, že projevy anticiganismu jsou v Evropě přetrvávajícím jevem a Romům jsou v Evropě stále upírána základní lidská práva. Romové se nadále potýkají s problémy, zejména pokud jde o bydlení, zdravotní péči a vzdělávání, ale také možnosti opatřit si práci. Podpořil jsem zejména apel na Komisi, aby navrhla strategický rámec EU pro národní strategie pro začleňování Romů na období po roce 2020 s širší škálou prioritních oblastí a jasnými a závaznými cíli. Vytvoření tohoto evropského rámce považuji za zásadní věc. Problém integrace Romů se sám nevyřeší. Je zapotřebí vyvinout více úsilí a větší vůli, chceme-li dosáhnout dostatečné integrace, vůle musí být samozřejmě na obou stranách.
Implementation of the Treaty provisions concerning enhanced cooperation (A8-0038/2019 - Alain Lamassoure) CS
Podpořil jsem toto usnesení týkající se posílené spolupráce. Zúčastněné státy mají díky tomu možnost plánovat větší spolupráci. Posílená spolupráce může být realizována, jestliže se Rada na základě hlasování kvalifikovanou většinou (úplně všechny členské státy) dohodne na návrhu Komise a Parlament s tímto návrhem vyjádří souhlas. Případy posílené spolupráce jsou důsledkem nemožnosti dosáhnout v Radě jednomyslnosti. Jsem velmi rád, že lze v případě posílené spolupráce přejít na základě Lisabonské smlouvy od jednomyslného hlasování k hlasování kvalifikovanou většinou nebo od zvláštního legislativního postupu k řádnému legislativnímu postupu. V této souvislosti bych však doporučoval, aby překlenovací ustanovení umožňující tento přechod bylo aktivováno ihned poté, co Rada schválí dohodu o zahájení posílené spolupráce, aby se zabránilo novému blokování. Dále pokud během období dvou po sobě následujících předsednictví Rady není dosaženo v Radě žádného významného pokroku, mělo by se dospět k závěru, že cílů spolupráce nemůže Unie dosáhnout jako celek. Co se týče role Parlamentu, dle zákona má možnost dát podnět k posílené spolupráci na základě návrhu Komise. Domnívám se však, že Parlament by měl činit více, měl by být v rámci posílené spolupráce zapojen do každé fáze postupu.
Sustainable use of pesticides (A8-0045/2019 - Jytte Guteland)
I express my strong support for the directive on sustainable pesticide use, which will lead Europe towards a less-pesticide-dependent future. Given the rising concern of the citizens about the environmental and health risks associated with the excessive use of chemical pesticides, I believe it to be of the utmost importance to encourage alternative methods for agricultural development. The new directive will tackle the issues of negative externalities caused by pesticides, one of the most alarming being water contamination. I, along with other MEPs, urge the Member States to adapt more socially-responsible approaches by providing incentives to European farmers to reduce the utilisation of pesticides. The declining numbers of insects is another reason for the necessity of this directive and its goals. I am committed to protecting biodiversity as I am firmly behind the notion of risk-free farming. The decisions we make today determine the future of Europe. Therefore, I am a proponent of a broad implementation of the directive in accordance with the common agricultural policy.
Accession of Ecuador and Ukraine to the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (A8-0452/2018 - Mary Honeyball) CS
V případě tohoto usnesení vyjadřuji podporu. Haagská úmluva o občanskoprávních aspektech mezinárodních únosů dětí z roku 1980 je velmi důležitým dokumentem, který ratifikovaly už všechny členské státy Evropské unie. Tato úmluva zavádí systém vzájemné součinnosti mezi smluvními státy. V případě tohoto hlasování jsem určitě učinil správné rozhodnutí. Dochází totiž k problematickým situacím, kdy se rozejdou matka a otec dítěte pocházející z různých států, a poté není žádnou výjimkou, že se soudy obou zemí, z nichž rodiče pochází, prohlásí za pravomocné a dítě se ocitne v péči toho rodiče, který je státním příslušníkem daného státu. Úmluva na takové situace reaguje. Je určitě dobře, že tuto úmluvu již začlenily do svého právního systému i Ekvádor a Ukrajina. Avšak Rakousko přistoupení těchto dvou států k úmluvě dosud nepřijalo. Rád ve své pravomoci přispívám svým hlasem k tomu, že Rakousko získá oprávnění k tomu, aby přijalo přistoupení Ekvádoru a Ukrajiny k této úmluvě. Přijetím ze strany Rakouska bude úmluva aplikovatelná mezi Ekvádorem, Ukrajinou a všemi členskými státy EU s výjimkou Dánska.
Accession of Honduras to the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (A8-0457/2018 - Mary Honeyball) CS
Toto usnesení nemohu jinak než podpořit. Haagská úmluva o občanskoprávních aspektech mezinárodních únosů dětí z roku 1980 je velmi důležitým dokumentem, který všechny státy Evropské unie proto již ratifikovaly. Na základě této úmluvy smluvní státy spolupracují. Ani v nejmenším v tomto případě nepochybuji o správnosti svého rozhodnutí při hlasování. Dochází totiž k problematickým situacím, kdy se rozejdou matka a otec pocházející z různých států, a poté je častým jevem, že se soudy obou zemí, z nichž rodiče pochází, prohlásí za pravomocné a dítě je svěřeno do péče toho rodiče, který je státním příslušníkem daného státu. Sdělovací prostředky hovoří v těchto případech o únosech dětí. Úmluva na takové situace reaguje. Už vstoupila v platnost i v Hondurasu. Avšak Rakousko a Rumunsko přistoupení těchto dvou států k úmluvě dosud nepřijaly. Rád ve své pravomoci přispívám svým hlasem k tomu, že Rakousko a Rumunsko budou oprávněny přijmout přistoupení Hondurasu k této úmluvě. Přijetím ze strany těchto dvou států bude úmluva použitelná mezi Hondurasem a všemi členskými státy EU s výjimkou Dánska.
Accession of Belarus and Uzbekistan to the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (A8-0458/2018 - Mary Honeyball) CS
Jednoznačně jsem toto usnesení podpořil. Mezi státy vyvstávají problémy, co se týče pravomocí těchto států, které vedou k tomu, že se ve sdělovacích prostředcích objevují zprávy o mezinárodních únosech dětí v souvislosti s rozlukou nebo rozvodem rodičů. Vzhledem k těmto nepříjemným událostem tedy schvaluji každý krok směřující k ochraně dětí, k okamžitému návratu uneseného dítěte, což právě Haagská úmluva z roku 1980 zajistí. Tato úmluva je nástrojem zásadního významu, a tudíž není nikterak zarážející, že ji ratifikovaly již všechny státy Evropské unie. Považuji za velmi důležité, aby úmluvu ratifikovalo co nejvíce států. Bělorusko i Uzbekistán na úmluvu už také přistoupily. Úmluva je tudíž nyní v platnosti mezi Běloruskem a 24 členskými státy Evropské unie, totéž platí pro Uzbekistán. Dánsko, Lucembursko, Rakousko a Rumunsko však přistoupení Běloruska a Uzbekistánu k úmluvě dosud nepřijaly. Případy mezinárodních únosů dětí má ve své výlučné vnější pravomoci Evropská unie a já více než velmi rád svým hlasem přispívám k tomu, že Lucembursko, Rakousko a Rumunsko získají oprávnění, aby přijaly přistoupení Běloruska a Uzbekistánu k Haagské úmluvě. Úmluva tak bude použitelná mezi Běloruskem, Uzbekistánem a všemi členskými státy Evropské unie s výjimkou Dánska.
Annual report 2017 on the protection of the European Union’s financial interests- fight against fraud (A8-0003/2019 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) CS
Podpořil jsem tuto zprávu z vlastní iniciativy, díky které se může Parlament skrze doporučení vyjádřit ke zlepšení činnosti EU při ochraně vlastních zdrojů. V první řadě se jedná o každodenní náplň úřadu OLAF. Podobně jako v minulých letech i do této výroční zprávy skupina S&D podala řadu pozměňovacích návrhů, které byly ve většině případů přijaty v rámci kompromisů. Zaměřovali jsme se hlavně na korupci a nadnárodní podvody, u kterých jsme upozornili na rozčarování z toho, že Evropská komise nepovažuje za nutné zveřejňovat ucelené protikorupční zprávy. Přitom boj proti korupci je něco, proti čemuž bojujeme, a bitva se dá vyhrát jen skrze důkladný monitoring a hodnocení, například i na úrovni protikorupčních politik každého členského státu.
Annual report on competition policy (A8-0474/2018 - Michel Reimon) CS
Podpořil jsem tuto široce rozkročenou výroční zprávu o politice hospodářské soutěže. Mezi oblasti, ve kterých je třeba dodržovat pravidla hospodářské soutěže, patří celá šíře ekonomiky – od zemědělství přes dopravu až k abstraktnímu digitálnímu sektoru. Skrze kompromisy bylo dosaženo přijetí několika klíčových formulací obsahujících apel na sociální rovnost, spravedlivý obchod, ochranu spotřebitele nebo ochranu klimatu. Osobně bych volil ambicióznější jazyk u oblasti zdanění digitální ekonomiky, ale i přesto hodnotím znění zprávy jako uspokojivé. Je zřejmé, že současné právní předpisy EU nejsou schopné účinně bojovat proti dvojímu zdanění a zastavit tak závod v nastolování co nejnižší úrovně daně z příjmů právnických osob. V této oblasti ještě musíme zapracovat.
European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) (A8-0445/2018 - Maria Arena) CS
Podpořil jsem zprávu o Evropském fondu pro přizpůsobení se globalizaci, resp. pro transformaci. Uvědomuji si význam tohoto fondu a podporuji jeho další fungování i rozvoj. Stejně tak podporuji i přejmenování Evropského fondu pro přizpůsobení se globalizaci na Evropský fond pro transformaci, které umožní profitovat z fondu nejen jednotlivcům, ale i krajům a obcím. Evropský fond pro transformaci poskytuje pomoc pracovníkům, kteří vlivem globalizace přišli o práci v době, kdy se ve velkém měřítku propouštělo, přičemž tato situace měla značný dopad na regionální nebo místní hospodářství. V letech 2021 až 2027 bude působnost fondu rozšířena na případy, kdy dochází mj. ke změně ve struktuře světového obchodu nebo k obchodním sporům. Nový název vystihuje, jaký důraz klademe na alternativní, udržitelná pracovní místa a také na nízkouhlíkové hospodářství. Rád bych docílil toho, aby bylo nejpozději do roku 2027 30 % výdajů z rozpočtu EU vynakládáno na cíle v oblasti klimatu. Za další úspěch považuji, že jsme prosadili, aby byla snížena prahová hodnota propuštěných pracovníků, v důsledku čehož má k fondu přístup více těchto pracovníků. Nakonec také vítám výjimku, kdy může členský stát poskytovat individualizované služby spolufinancované z fondu mladým lidem, tzv. NEET (žádné zaměstnání, vzdělání ani odborná příprava, mladší 30 let).
Specific provisions for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) (A8-0470/2018 - Pascal Arimont) CS
EU již dávno rozšířila oblasti svého působení od ryze mírových, ekonomických či politických až po sousedské, tj. založené na poznání svého souseda a řešení společných výzev za účelem utváření Evropy, ve které se bude Evropanům různých národností dobře žít. Evropská územní spolupráce se v přeshraničních oblastech zasadila právě o pomyslné mazání hranic mezi členskými státy, které nemají vždy jen povahu fyzické hranice. Díky územní spolupráci se zjednodušuje a zpříjemňuje život na vnitřních hranicích mezi občany rozdílných členských států a sdílí společný pocit evropanství lze v běžných každodenních činnostech. Interreg má podle (potenciálních) žadatelů jednu slabinu, a tou je – jak jinak než – velká byrokratická zátěž a složitost při vyplňování žádostí. I proto se nedaří potenciál této spolupráce naplnit, což je obrovská škoda. Spolu se zpravodajem podporuji Komisi, která od počátku 2019 v souhrnném nařízení o finančních pravidlech EU zjednodušuje některé procesy, ale další zjednodušení budou vítána. Podpoře této spolupráce rovněž neprospívají plánované škrty, zvyšování míry finančních prostředků mezi jednotlivými složkami Evropské územní spolupráce nebo snižování míry spolufinancování.
Conclusion of the EU-Albania status agreement on actions carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Albania (A8-0463/2018 - Bodil Valero) CS
Pro efektivní střežení evropského pohraničí i pobřeží je nutné maximalizovat koordinaci jednotek sousedících útvarů. Proto jsem podpořil tuto zprávu, která propojuje EU a Albánskou republiky v otázce střežení vnější hranice Unie, která jde díky geografickému umístění Albánie ještě o něco dále, než jsou samotné hranice EU. Řádné provádění činností Evropské agentury pro pohraniční a pobřežní stráž ve třetích zemích si žádá souhlas Evropského parlamentu a jsem rád, že jsme ho v dnešním hlasování jasně vyjádřili. Albánie formálně zažádala o členství v EU před deseti lety a jsem rád, že se (i přes současný status kandidátské země) bude Albánie podílet na jednom z nejskloňovanějších cílů EU – tedy na bezpečnosti a obraně svých hranic a pobřeží. I nadále platí, že spolupráce podobného charakteru by měly být pečlivě zváženy a posouzeny na nejvyšších úrovních. Přidaná hodnota zajištění jasného rámce pro spolupráci se třetími zeměmi v oblasti správy vnějších hranic EU je však v tomto případě neoddiskutovatelná.
EU-Kyrgyzstan comprehensive agreement (A8-0450/2018 - Cristian Dan Preda) CS
Region Střední Asie dlouhodobě projevuje zájem o spolupráci s Evropskou unií. Zejména pak Kyrgyzstán, který je i přes přetrvávající problémy považován za nejdemokratičtější zemi v regionu. Komplexní dohoda mezi EU a touto středoasijskou zemí shrnuje současnou situaci a dosavadní pokrok kyrgyzských autorit. Stejně tak neopomíjí akcentovat oblasti, ve kterých je Kyrgyzstán stále daleko od evropských standardů. Jedná se například o nahlížení na menšiny, minoritní a okrajové části společnosti nebo boj proti korupčnímu jednání, nesmím opomenout ani ne zcela vhodné ústavní změny z roku 2016 nebo stupňující se pronásledování vládní opozice. Zpravodaj do zprávy zakomponoval většinu sociálnědemokratických pozměňovacích návrhů, avšak nejen proto jsem zprávu podpořil. V první řadě podporuji Kyrgyzstán ve snaze pracovat na svých vnitřních procesech, upevňovat je díky demokratickým principům a být tak dobrým vzorem pro další státy v regionu. Region Střední Asie není z politického ani hospodářského hlediska homogenní, avšak každá snaha usilující o progres či nápravu je Unií podporována.
Gender mainstreaming in the European Parliament (A8-0429/2018 - Angelika Mlinar) CS
Podpořil jsem usnesení Evropského parlamentu zabývající se otázkou rovnoprávnosti žen a mužů v Evropském parlamentu. Rovnost mužů a žen je Evropskou unií prosazována jakožto fundamentální právo a jsem přesvědčen, že právě Evropský parlament jakožto zákonodárce by měl jít ve všech ohledech příkladem. Navzdory celé řadě proaktivních genderových politik jsou ženy ve společnosti stále vystaveny nerovnostem. Rovné postavení mužů a žen v rozhodovacím procesu přitom prokazatelně přispívá k činění lepších rozhodování. Genderový mainstreaming by měl být přítomen v rozhodovacích procesech všech parlamentních výborů.
EU guidelines and the mandate of the EU Special Envoy on the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the EU (A8-0449/2018 - Andrzej Grzyb) CS
Svoboda náboženského vyznání a přesvědčení, myšlení a svědomí je univerzálním lidským právem, které je potřeba chránit. Hovoříme zde i o právu nemít víru a právu odstoupit od víry. Avšak po celém světě dochází v posledních letech k porušování této svobody a různé menšiny jsou vystaveny pronásledování. Jsem přesvědčen, že je povinností států zajistit, aby lidé nečelili žádné diskriminaci z důvodu jejich náboženského vyznání, přesvědčení či myšlení, týká se to zejména příslušníků nejrůznějších menšin, ale zdaleka nejen jich. Je pro mě nepřijatelné, že ve 21. století existuje stále řada zemí, kde jsou lidé na základě právních předpisů postihováni za rouhání nebo odpadlictví od víry, což může vyústit i v trest smrti. Vzhledem k těmto skutečnostem si velmi cením činnosti zvláštního vyslance EU pro prosazování svobody náboženského vyznání nebo přesvědčení mimo EU, který odvádí velmi kvalitní práci, a jsem rád, že mu byl prodloužen mandát. Apeluji rovněž na posílení spolupráce mezi ním a delegacemi EU a velvyslanectvími členských států při prosazování svobody náboženského vyznání nebo přesvědčení mimo EU stejně jako na posílení spolupráce s relevantními zvláštními zpravodaji OSN.
Gender equality and taxation policies in the EU (A8-0416/2018 - Marisa Matias, Ernest Urtasun) CS
Podpořil jsem zprávu zabývající se otázkou rovnoprávného zdanění žen a mužů. Ačkoliv se jedná o citlivou oblast, na kterou existují velmi rozdílné názory, obsahovala zpráva řadu pozitivních prvků, o kterých bychom měli hovořit. Ženy by měly být v každém případě rovnoprávné s muži ve všech oblastech, včetně oblasti daní. Je otázkou výkladu, zdali považujeme všechny daně za genderově neutrální. Pokud jde o nepřímé zdanění, skutečně dochází k určité genderové předpojatosti, kterou podporuje DPH, např. již dlouhodobě upozorňujeme, že by měly státy převést daně z dámských hygienických potřeb do nejnižší sazby DPH, v ideálním případě je zatížit sazbou nulovou, což jednoznačně podporuji. Nejsem však zastáncem jednostranného odsudku institutu společného zdanění manželů, byť v Česku již několik let není tato forma zdanění z různých důvodů používaná. Domnívám se, že slaďování mezi členskými státy v této oblasti by mělo smysl pouze ve chvíli, pokud by byly sladěny i všechny národní daňové systémy.
EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (A8-0366/2018 - Pedro Silva Pereira) CS
Věřím, že Evropskou komisi potěší výsledek hlasování Evropského parlamentu v otázce posílení obchodního partnerství mezi EU a Japonskem. Věřím, že díky jasně daným pravidlům se otevře japonský trh pro další evropské podniky, zemědělskou produkci i služby. Zároveň se japonská strana zaváže k dodržování přísných norem v oblasti ochrany spotřebitelů, pracovníků anebo i životního prostředí. Například i díky výslovnému odkazu na Pražskou dohodu o klimatu. Díky novelizaci a upřesnění dohody, která ve své prvotní podobě začala platit již před 50 lety, dojde ke zrušení cel u některých výrobků, otevřou se brány pro import agrární produkce, pro evropské výrobce automobilů je dobrou zprávou i zjednodušení vývozu automobilů z EU do Japonska.
EU-Japan Strategic Partnership Agreement (A8-0383/2018 - Alojz Peterle) CS
Stejně jako dnes schvalovanou dohodu o obchodu mezi EU a Japonskem jsem podpořil i strategickou dohodu, která upevňuje závazek již tak těsné spolupráce mezi Unii a japonskými ostrovy. Globální témata se musí komunikovat a řešit na celosvětové úrovni a já vítám, že Japonsko bude stát těsněji po boku Evropské unie při strategických rozhodováních. Souhlas vyjadřuji i s posílení dialogu o zahraniční a bezpečnostní politice, která bude dostatečně efektivní právě ve chvíli, kdy na ní budou silní hráči pracovat společně.
EU-Ukraine Association Agreement (A8-0369/2018 - Michael Gahler) CS
V čase můžeme sledovat, jak se Ukrajina úspěšně přibližuje EU a vykazuje pokrok v prosazování a implementaci klíčových reforem. To vše na pozadí velmi obtížné bezpečnostní situace. Zprávu jsem podpořil, jelikož pravdivě nejen hodnotí úspěchy, kterých ukrajinská strana dosáhla, ale poukazuje i na oblasti, na kterých je pořád třeba zapracovat. Jsme si vědomi, že břímě, kterým je Ukrajina obtěžkána, spíše těžkne. Evropský parlament však vyslal schválením této zprávy přátelský signál, kterým povzbuzuje ukrajinské orgány, aby učinily více zejména v oblasti deoligarchizace, boje proti korupci a zlepšování životních podmínek pro své občany. Doufám, že budoucí vývoj politické situace na východě země nezpomalí či dokonce nezastaví vnitrostátní reformy.
Establishing a European Labour Authority (A8-0391/2018 - Jeroen Lenaers) CS
Budování evropského pilíře sociálních práv musí probíhat na solidních základech. Jedním z nich je i zřízení Evropského orgánu pro pracovní záležitosti. Iniciativu jsem spolu s většinou Evropského parlamentu podpořil, jelikož svobodu volného pohybu za různým účelem – od bezstarostného cestování až do žití v cizím státě – shledávám cenným výdobytkem EU. Tvrdě jsme pracovali na směrnici o vysílání pracovníků a dalších klíčových právních aktech spojených se zajišťováním potírání nekalé soutěže mezi pracovníky i společnostmi. Pojďme tedy i nadále směřovat své úsilí v prohlubování spravedlnosti.
Transparency and sustainability of the EU risk assessment in the food chain (A8-0417/2018 - Renate Sommer) CS
Podpořil jsem zprávu zabývající se hodnocením rizika v potravinářském řetězci a navrhovanými změnami souvisejícími s Evropským úřadem pro bezpečnost potravin, jelikož věcně a kriticky hodnotí a upravuje návrh Evropské komise. Domnívám se, že přestože jsou bezpečnost potravin, ochrana zdraví obyvatel a zvířat a životního prostředí klíčová témata, návrh Komise má své rezervy. Evropská komise v nařízení reaguje na občanskou iniciativu volající po zákazu glysofátů a toxických pesticidů, ovšem nedostatečně zohledňuje povinnost zveřejňování informací o žádostech a studiích, resp. jejich načasování a pravidla transparentnosti, nepodporuje ani významné zkrácení konzultací a chybějící posouzení dopadů. Proces hodnocení rizik potenciálně nebezpečných látek v potravinovém řetězci musí být transparentnější a Parlament tímto požaduje další záruky spolehlivosti, objektivity a nezávislosti studií publikovaných výše zmíněným úřadem. Jen na tomto základě bude úřad EFSA pomocným nástrojem k zabezpečení nejvyšší úroveň ochrany zdraví občanů EU.
Full application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in Bulgaria and Romania (A8-0365/2018 - Sergei Stanishev) CS
Ve spojitosti s popisem současné EU často zaznívají spojení občané či státy druhé kategorie. Jelikož Bulharsko a Rumunsko splnily veškeré technické požadavky pro plnohodnotný vstup do schengenského prostoru, není zde již důvod, aby byl kvůli dvojím standardům omezován volný pohyb osob z těchto území, který je jedním ze základních stavebních kamenů Evropské unie jako takové. Díky vyslovení podpory plnému uplatňování schengenských pravidel jsem vyjádřil souhlas s tím, aby i v případě Bulharska a Rumunska byla dodržována již dříve uplatňovaná praxe jediného právního aktu o plném uplatnění ustanovení schengenského acquis na základě splnění nezbytných kritérií, které tyto země splnily.
New European Agenda for Culture (A8-0388/2018 - Giorgos Grammatikakis) CS
Rok 2018 – Rok kulturního dědictví se blíží ke konci, ale kultura jako prvek sounáležitosti, který podporuje aktivní občanství a definuje naše základní hodnoty a identitu, tu bude i nadále. Stejně se dá kultura a její význam pro evropskou společnost hodnotit i do minulosti. Jedná se bezesporu o substanci tvořící naše evropanství. V EU nebyla lepší chvíle pro podporu kulturní rozmanitosti a upevňování kulturních vazeb, než je tomu teď – v době, kde Evropa čelí řadě problémů, které otřásají její současnou podobou. Mezikulturním dialogem lze šířit myšlenky evropské integrace, na jejíchž přínosech se zajisté shodneme. V rámci tohoto šíření je nutné podpořit kulturní a umělecké vzdělávání a rozšiřování kulturních a společenských obzorů občanů všech národností, věkových skupin nebo etnického zařazení. Zpravodaj vysílá ke Komisi signál, že přestože není evropský rozpočet bezedný, finanční příspěvek na program Kreativní Evropa by se měl až zdvojnásobit. Díky velké většině, kterou v Parlamentu zpráva získala, snad bude v komunikaci tohoto požadavku úspěšný.
Trade in certain goods which could be used for capital punishment, torture or other cruel treatment or punishment (A8-0387/2018 - Lidia Joanna Geringer de Oedenberg)
. ‒ Both the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the European Convention on Human Rights unequivocally reject the legality and the morality of capital punishment. The right to life and the right to dignity are sacred principles of our society. Because of this, I wholeheartedly supported this report, which codifies and clarifies a regulation to prohibit both the import and export of goods that are used solely for capital punishment or torture. Though it is unfortunate that not all third countries have taken an equal stance on capital punishment, through this regulation, we may be certain that the EU will not play a role in assisting inhumane treatment abroad.
WTO: the way forward (A8-0379/2018 - Bernd Lange, Paul Rübig) CS
Role organizace WTO je již od jejího vzniku v devadesátých letech klíčová. Přínosy, kterými se zasadila o rozvoj světového hospodářského řádu, jsou nezpochybnitelné. Přesto jsme v posledních letech svědky drobných i závažnějších škobrtnutí, která vedou ke snižování efektivnosti WTO, k neschopnosti nalézt při vyjednáváních společné řešení a k nedostatečnému přizpůsobování dynamicky se měnícímu světu. Význam organizace se začíná snižovat tím, jak je paralyzována v důsledku rozepří uvnitř jejích struktur. Evropský parlament skrze výbory a delegace monitoruje dění ve WTO a shledal, že organizace se nachází možná v nejhlubší krizi od jejího vzniku. Nastal tedy čas reformu WTO podpořit. Vedle nutných reforem týkajících se fungování organizace jako takové a jmenování členů vnitřních orgánů apeluji na pokračující posilování obchodních dohod, avšak s dostatečnou kontrolou co do ochrany pracovníků, životního prostředí nebo co do genderové rovnosti. Dále nesmíme zapomínat na tikající hodiny spojené s dosažením cílů udržitelného rozvoje. Do této problematiky je nutné aktivně zapojit rozvojové země. Stejně tak je na místě připomenout všem členským zemím, že jen skrze aktivní účast a dialog v této organizaci je možné dosáhnout funkčnějšího obchodního prostředí, ze kterého nakonec budou těžit všichni.
2018 Report on Serbia (A8-0331/2018 - David McAllister)
Serbia has made commendable progress since the reopening of negotiations for accession to the EU in 2007 and I welcome Serbia’s dedication to EU integration. I support Serbia’s eventual accession to the European Union. That said, I am troubled by the deteriorating freedom of expression, the lack of transparency in political funding, and minority disenfranchisement. In particular, Serbia must make a greater effort to improve the situation for their Roma community. Should this guidance be minded by Serbia, I have faith that negotiations will continue positively into the future.
2018 Report on Montenegro (A8-0339/2018 - Charles Tannock)
Montenegro is a clear frontrunner in the EU accession process. I - along with many of my colleagues - am pleased at the continuing progress that negotiations have made towards Montenegro’s integration. I wholeheartedly support Montenegro, along with the rest of the Western Balkans region, joining the European Union. However, there is still work to be done, particularly in regard to electoral reform, media freedom, and the rule of law. Montenegro must meet the European standard in order to be welcomed into Europe. Nevertheless, should things progress at the same rate that they are currently unfolding, I have full confidence that Montenegro will satisfy the requirements set before them in the foreseeable future.
The situation of women with disabilities (B8-0547/2018) CS
Nedokáži si představit okolnosti, za kterých bych nevyjádřil podporu zprávě, která v sobě snoubí dva faktory představující zdravotně postižené ženy. Netřeba dodávat, že i muži s různou formou zdravotního postižení si zaslouží podporu. EU na evropské úrovni vytváří opakovaně a na sebe navazují strategie a koncepce pro lidi s postižením a tuto snahu bylo nutné podpořit v hlasování i dnes. Jen díky inkluzi, rozumnému přístupu a akceptování odlišností je možné plnohodnotně zařadit zdravotně postižené do pracovního procesu, tím pádem i do společenského života a eliminovat tak sociální vyloučení nebo ohrožení chudobou. I na úrovni členských států je třeba bojovat proti předsudkům, různým formám diskriminace v práci, ve službách apod. Na tyto i další problémy zpráva upozorňuje a doufám, že členské státy v případě zdravých nebo nemocných, mužů i žen budou dodržovat genderovou rovnost, kterou máme zakotvenou ve svých hodnotách.
Care services in the EU for improved gender equality (A8-0352/2018 - Sirpa Pietikäinen) CS
V odvětví pečovatelských služeb působí větší počet žen než mužů. Důvody tohoto nepoměru mohou být různé, avšak ať už se jedná o ženu nebo muže a nehledě na sektor, ve kterém působí, je nutné se explicitně zasadit o rovnost v přístupu, odměňování, udržování rovnováhy mezi pracovním a osobním životem apod. Zprávu jsem podpořil i z důvodu širšího pohledu na sektor pečovatelských služeb. Souhlasím s podporou komplexního rozvoje odvětví pečovatelských služeb, které spolu se stárnutím evropské populace bude stále důležitější. Pokud se nebude investovat do osob, které si zvolí pečovatelské služby jako svou profesní dráhu, kvalita služeb pro děti, osoby se zdravotním postižením a seniory nebude nikdy tak vysoká, jak by mohla být. Na místě jsou i pobídky soukromého sektoru, jehož investice do tohoto odvětví by měly vzrůstat, přestože se na první pohled nejedná o atraktivní investiční sektor. Díky širšímu zapojení soukromého sektoru zamezíme, aby břímě pečovatelského sektoru nesly pouze členské státy a jejich státní zařízení.
Implementation of the EU-Georgia Association Agreement (A8-0320/2018 - Andrejs Mamikins) CS
Stejně jako většina Parlamentu i já podporuji snahy Gruzie o užší vazbu s EU. V hlasování jsem vyjádřil podporu tomuto sbližování jako již v minulosti několikrát. Je třeba napomoci Gruzii v řešení konfliktů v odlehlých oblastech Abcházie i Jižní Osetie a podpořit územní celistvost země. Rozvoj země za pomoci konkrétních nástrojů a jasných vizí Evropská unie podporuje již druhým rokem na základě Single Support Framework for Georgia pro období 2017–2020. Vedle ekonomiky Gruzie vykazuje pozitivní trend ve vývoji posilování institucí anebo i energetické efektivity. Doufám, že v prosinci Rada opět prodlouží o další dva roky působení mise EU v Gruzii, stejně jako tomu bylo v roce 2016.
Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Latvia (A8-0357/2018 - Inese Vaidere) CS
V dnešním hlasování jsem podpořil uvolnění prostředků z Fondu solidarity pro Lotyšsko, jelikož mám doteď v živé paměti jaro 2013, kdy byla střední Evropa zasažena suchem a povodněmi. Evropská unie tehdy rozdělila miliony eur na pomoc postiženým zemím a Česká republika získala necelých 16 milionů EUR. Nyní je v podobné situaci Lotyšsko a s ohledem na důsledky závažné přírodní katastrofy tedy podporuji návrh Komise, aby Lotyšsko získalo 17,7 mil EUR a zainvestovalo tak obnovu dopravní infrastruktury, kanalizace apod.
Energy efficiency (A8-0391/2017 - Miroslav Poche) CS
Jsem velmi rád, že Evropský parlament dnes velkou většinou schválil kompromisní znění zprávy o energetické účinnosti, kterou jsem měl tu čest vyjednávat za Parlament s Radou. Mimořádně složitá a velmi technická vyjednávání se z mého pohledu podařila dotáhnout do úspěšného konce a pro nás uspokojivého výsledku. Tím je nejen rámcový cíl pro zvýšení energetické účinnosti do roku 2030 o 32,5 % či míra ročních úspor. Podařilo se nám ale vůbec poprvé přesvědčit Radu, aby v legislativním textu uznala a zohlednila problematiku energetické chudoby a potřeby na ni reagovat na úrovni národních států. Proto by právě opatření na národní úrovni měla být všude, kde se to vyjeví jako potřebné, zacílena na pomoc občanům, kteří mají největší problémy s placením účtů za topení, případně chlazení svých bytů. Nyní je řada na Radě, aby i ta odhlasovala dohodnuté znění a legislativa mohla co nejdříve vstoupit v platnost. Evropský parlament vždy patřil mezi lídry, pokud jde o prosazování ambiciózní evropské politiky na ochranu klimatu. Já osobně zůstávám přesvědčen, že přes počáteční zvýšené výdaje budou mít opatření pro zvyšování energetické účinnosti pozitivní dopad i na hospodářský růst, zaměstnanost a na snižování závislosti Evropské unie na importech fosilních paliv.
Promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (A8-0392/2017 - José Blanco López) CS
Evropský parlament schválením legislativy o podpoře energie z obnovitelných zdrojů učinil velký pokrok směrem k dekarbonizaci evropské ekonomiky. Maximální podpora energie z obnovitelných zdrojů je dlouhodobou prioritou pro naši politickou skupinu a bylo mi ctí spolupracovat se zpravodajem Blanco Lopézem, neboť všechny zprávy v oblasti energetiky jsou navzájem úzce propojené. Realita ukázala, že potřebujeme stanovit jasné cíle, abychom dokázali snížit emise. V EU se podařilo snížit emise o 22 % při 58% růstu ekonomiky. Dnes jsme se shodili na tom, že u obnovitelných zdrojů bude platit závazný cíl snižování o 30 % do roku 2030. Obnovitelné zdroje a zásadní zvýšení energetické účinnosti – to je cesta, kterou by se měla vydat Evropská unie. Jde nám všem o to nejdůležitější – o naši planetu, o naše zdraví a o naši bezpečnost.
Minimum standards for minorities in the EU (A8-0353/2018 - József Nagy) CS
Podpořil jsem zprávu týkající se minimálních standardů pro menšiny v EU, i přestože se domnívám, že mezi základní a automatické hodnoty lidstva patří úcta ke každé lidské bytosti. Práva příslušníků menšin jsou nedílnou součástí lidských práv. Rozdílný náhled na skupinu „my“ a „oni“ by se měl setřít na základě dodržování univerzálních lidských práv. Přibližně každý desátý občan EU se řadí mezi členy národnostních menšin a já věřím, že díky krokům, které na základě této zprávy uskuteční Evropská komise, budou moci členové národnostních, jazykových či etnických menšiny užívat bezezbytku svá práva na jazyk, kulturu, náboženství a politické zastoupení na celostátní a regionální úrovni. V neposlední řadě doufám, že se zástupci těchto menšin dostanou v hojném počtu i do řad zástupců na evropské úrovni. I na úrovni EU pak budou moci bojovat za svá práva.
Digitalisation for development: reducing poverty through technology (A8-0338/2018 - Bogdan Brunon Wenta) CS
Vývoj technologií a digitálního sektoru bezesporu přispívá k rozvoji průmyslu i společnosti. Zároveň se ale jedná o oblasti, které více než jiné dělají rozdíly mezi těmi, kteří s ním stíhají držet krok, a mezi těmi, kteří jsou z různých důvodů vyloučeni z těchto aktivit. Jsou tím pádem obětmi technologického pokroku, kterému nerozumí, a to je sune na okraj společnosti. Mezi priority EU se tedy musí zařadit zřetel rozvíjení digitálního trhu se všemi jeho přednostmi jak pro společnost, národy, státy, tak i pro jednotlivce bez výjimky. Potenciál pro další vývoj a využití nejmodernějších technologií je významný, rozvoj digitálního odvětví chceme podporovat, ale užitky z něj je nutné zpřístupnit pro co možná nejširší část společnosti. Zprávu jsem podpořil, jelikož mám za to, že mezi naše priority by mělo být zařazeno zamezování digitálního vyloučení a tedy snižování chudoby pomocí nejnovějších technologií. Vyvarujme se hlubšího dělení společnosti.
Import of cultural goods (A8-0308/2018 - Alessia Maria Mosca, Daniel Dalton) CS
Hlasoval jsem pro zprávu, která se na první pohled týká obchodní politiky, avšak ani v této ekonomicky motivované činnosti nelze přehlížet vyšší standardy, jakými jsou sociální spravedlnosti, dodržování lidských práv, ochrana kulturního dědictví nebo boj s potíráním trestné činnosti a terorismu. Komplexnost tržního prostředí nám ukazuje provázanost jednotlivých odvětví a složitost zasazování se o jeho správné a spravedlivé fungování. Kulturní dědictví v rámci EU je ošetřeno a chráněno vnitrostátními i unijními právními předpisy, tímto návrhem by se tato ochrana rozšířila na kulturní dědictví třetích zemí, neboť tato otázka není na úrovni EU harmonizována. Společná pravidla pro vývoz kulturních statků již existují ve formě nařízení. Co do dovozu existují jen dvě konkrétní omezení spojená s územím Iráku a Sýrie. Podpořil jsem návrh na omezení nezákonného dovozu kulturních statků, ale zároveň návrh, který nenutí legální subjekty na trhu s uměním navyšovat byrokratické úkony a nezatěžuje celní orgány.
Promotion of clean and energy-efficient road transport vehicles (A8-0321/2018 - Andrzej Grzyb)
Air pollutant emissions from vehicles are a large contributor to air quality problems in Europe. These harmful emissions, when polluting our air, have a direct impact on the quality of life of every citizen. This issue not only affects those in Europe, but also affects those around the globe. It is thus of paramount importance to combat this problem, reducing emissions where we can and replacing diesel vehicles with cleaner and zero-emission vehicles.That is why I support this proposal, which will help clear our air by putting cleaner buses for public transport on the streets. Public authorities, accounting for a substantial percentage of vehicle procurement, have the opportunity to be the leaders in promoting clean transportation. With this proposal, we take a substantial step towards a zero-emission future.
General budget of the European Union for 2019 - all sections (A8-0313/2018 - Daniele Viotti, Paul Rübig) CS
Každoroční schvalování rozpočtu EU je jedním z nejdůležitějších úkolů Evropského parlamentu, který má v tomto ohledu exkluzivní kompetenci. I proto jsme museli vyhodnocovat stovky pozměňovacích návrhů, ať politické nebo technické povahy. Jsem rád, že Evropský parlament přijal rozpočet pro rok 2019 a podporuji navýšení v sociální oblasti, zejména v oblasti podpory zaměstnanosti mladých lidí, ale také navýšení prostředků na program Erasmus+ o 300 milionů EUR, a to přesně v den, kdy Evropská komise ohlásila výzvu k předkládání žádostí partnerů programu Erasmus+. Stejně tak důležitá zpráva je navýšení prostředků do oblasti ochrany klimatu, neboť jen s odpovídajícím financováním bude moci Evropa dosáhnout velmi ambiciózních cílů v této oblasti.
Harmonisation of the structures of excise duties on alcohol and alcoholic beverages (A8-0307/2018 - Miguel Viegas) CS
Revizi směrnice harmonizace struktury spotřebních daní z alkoholu a alkoholických nápojů považuji za nutnou, neboť původní text je již více než čtvrt století starý a dostatečně nezajišťuje bezproblémové fungování jednotného trhu. Je třeba efektivněji zamezit daňovým únikům a nastavit férová pravidla pro všechny podnikatelské subjekty v oboru. Podpořil jsem rovněž pozměňovací návrh politické skupiny PPE, který zohledňuje situaci v oblasti pivovarnictví. Jsem rád, že tento pozměňovací návrh byl rovněž schválen, neboť zohledňuje rozhodnutí Evropského soudního dvora týkající se tzv. stupně Plato pro výpočet daňového základu (pro účely stanovení základu daně se u piva za 1 stupeň Plato považuje 1 hmotnostní procento suchého extraktu mladiny vypočtené na základě obsahu alkoholu a skutečného extraktu v hotovém výrobku) s tím, že pro účely měření stupňů Plato se mají brát v potaz všechny složky piva, s výjimkou složek přidaných po skončení kvašení. Přísady, které byly přidány po kvašení, totiž nemají žádný vliv na obsah alkoholu hotového výrobku. Výpočet stupňů Plato u ochuceného piva s přihlédnutím nejen k suchému extraktu původní mladiny, ale i k aromatickým přísadám a cukrovému sirupu, které byly přidány po fermentaci, by tudíž mohl vést k vyššímu zdanění tohoto piva než tradičního piva se stejným obsahem alkoholu.
Electronic publication of the Official Journal of the European Union (A8-0323/2018 - Pavel Svoboda) CS
Podpořil jsem zprávu, která novelizuje již několik let platné nařízení o elektronické verzi Úředního věstníku EU, tentokrát v otázce elektronických podpisů. Úřední věstník EU v elektronické verzi je možné vnímat jako úplný, oficiální a aktuální věstník právních a jiných aktů a předpisů Evropské unie. Jsem rád, že Parlament silnou většinou podpořil uplatňování této doložky flexibility spojené s nařízení o elektronickém vydávání Úředního věstníku EU. Díky Lisabonské smlouvě je totiž Parlament přizván k hlasování o podobných záležitostech, což je jedna z věcí, které rovněž oceňuji.
EU-Barbados Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0301/2018 - Emilian Pavel)
I am happy to vote in favour of this agreement, which ensures legal coherence as well as harmonisation among Member States by adhering to the new definition of ‘short stay’ as provided by the Schengen Borders Code amendment. As relations deepen between the EU and Barbados, the waiver of the short-stay visa in the EU for the people of Barbados represents the growing political dialogue and mutual good faith between the two bodies.
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2018/002 PT/Norte – Centro – Lisboa wearing apparel (A8-0311/2018 - José Manuel Fernandes) CS
Jsem rád, že Evropský parlament dnes velkou většinou hlasů rozhodl uvolnit, v letošním roce již po osmé, prostředky z globalizačního fondu. Jsem dlouhodobým zastáncem existence tohoto fondu, který za svou více než desetiletou existenci pomohl řešit naléhavé situace v sociální oblasti způsobené strukturálními změnami v evropských ekonomikách. Z tohoto fondu v minulosti čerpala i Česká republika (na podporu bývalých pracovníků závodu uzavřeného v důsledku hospodářské krize), nejčastěji se jedná o velké počty jednorázově propuštěných zaměstnanců, stejně jako v tomto případě u bývalých zaměstnanců textilních závodů v Portugalsku. Do propuštěných zaměstnanců bude investováno cca 4,5 milionu EUR. Pro letošní rok ještě v tomto fondu zbývá 147 milionů EUR.
Quality of water intended for human consumption (A8-0288/2018 - Michel Dantin)
. ‒ Every person has the right to good-quality drinking water and we have an obligation to uphold standards that will keep water clean for consumption. I stand with the Right2Water European Citizens Initiative, signed by nearly two million Europeans, in my vote to update the EU’s Drinking Water Directive. It will improve water quality parameters with the most up-to-date data and ensure we have the legislative framework necessary to address emerging challenges around water security. While these updates are a good start, I – along with others – call upon the Member States to put protections in place to ensure water access for vulnerable populations. The right to water is the right to life and we can do more to guarantee water access for all.
Resources for economic, social and territorial cohesion and resources for the investment for growth and jobs goal (A8-0282/2018 - Iskra Mihaylova) CS
Evropskou iniciativu pro podporu zaměstnanosti i mladých považuji za jeden z klíčových nástrojů, který umožní udržitelný vývoj na trhu práce v problematických lokalitách EU (regiony s nezaměstnaností mladých vyšší než 25 %) v nadcházejícím období. Dnes přijatý dokument, který požaduje úpravy v nařízení o společných ustanoveních, je sice technické povahy, nicméně je velmi důležitý pro vyjasnění financování iniciativy v tomto roce i v následujících dvou letech, a zejména pro to, aby finance pro rok 2018 byly opravdu uvolněny. Věřím, že právě včasnost a cílenost této iniciativy společně s globálním růstem evropské ekonomiky povedou k očekávaným výsledkům, a přeji si, abychom naopak u alokace pro další roky mohli konstatovat její snížení.
Alignment of reporting obligations in the field of environment policy (A8-0324/2018 - Adina-Ioana Vălean) CS
Zjednodušování a zvyšování efektivity jsou cíle, o které se instituce EU snaží napříč mnoha politikami. Nejvíce je pravděpodobně slyšet o velice komplexní společné zemědělské politice, ale i právní předpisy týkající se životního prostředí volají po novelizaci, především pokud jde o povinnost podávat zprávy. Úpravu povinností vyplývajících z nutného podávání zpráv směrem ke členským státům podporuji stejně jako návrh Parlamentu usilující o konkrétnější časový rámec ve spojitosti s budoucím hodnocením prováděným Evropskou komisí. Vymezené časové limity pro evaluaci jsou stejně důležité jako transparentnost a otevřené relevantní zdroje o životním prostředí ve vztahu k veřejnosti. Z těchto důvodů jsem zprávu podpořil.
The role of employee financial participation in creating jobs and reactivating the unemployed (A8-0293/2018 - Renate Weber) CS
Podpořil jsem zprávu o finanční účasti zaměstnanců, což je termín, který není v České republice příliš často skloňovaný. Česká republika patří mezi země, ve kterých vlastnictví akcií svého zaměstnavatele nehraje významnou roli. Důvodem je chybějící regulace vymezující a upravující finanční účast zaměstnanců. Vlastnické podíly zaměstnanců jsou zatím využívány ve 20 členských státech, avšak rozdíly jsou jak co do geografického rozmístění států napříč EU, tak i co do aktivního pobízení zaměstnanců tuto formu investice uskutečnit. V některých státech je princip finanční účasti zaměstnanců pouze definován a nerozvíjen skrze daňové pobídky. Přínosy vlastnických podílů zaměstnanců lze sledovat v USA, kde se zasadily o růst pracovních míst, vyšší objem mezd, na kterém jsou v současné době mnohé domácnosti závislé aj. Nutné je ale mít na paměti i rizika – přeci jen se jedná o investici. Koncept by měl zůstat dobrovolný, informovanost o možných vývojích a rizicích (ztrátě práce i kapitálu) by měla být na co možná nejvyšší úrovni. Jako alternativa k pravidelné a spravedlivé mzdě se zdá finanční účast zaměstnanců jako vhodný nástroj směřující k inteligentnímu, udržitelnému a inkluzivnímu růstu hospodářství v následujících dekádách.
Administrative cooperation in the field of excise duties as regards the content of electronic register (A8-0285/2018 - Ivana Maletić)
I wholeheartedly support this measure to prevent tax evasion and to simplify administrative procedures by adding increased automation to the supervision of movements of commercial goods between Member States. Under this proposal, economic operators that move goods will be required to register, which will decrease instances of fraud and evasion. This strengthening of administrative cooperation between Member States can only stand to make our system flow more securely and efficiently.
Distributed ledger technologies and blockchains: building trust with disintermediation (B8-0397/2018)
I voted in support of this resolution, which explains the widespread potential of distributed ledger technologies (DLTs), which are computing technologies that allow full transparency and encryption of transactions and create reductions in the number of intermediaries in transactions. DLTs have a wide range of uses across sectors, and with their adoption comes a wide array of potential gains, including the improvement of business models in most industrial sectors. The EU should stand as an innovator and take the lead in the dissemination of this technology, and this resolution is the first step towards achieving that goal.
EU Agenda for Rural, Mountainous and Remote Areas (B8-0399/2018) CS
Podle nejnovějších dat Eurostatu z letošního září byl každý pátý jedinec žijící ve venkovských oblastech ohrožen chudobou. Přestože anebo právě proto, že Česká republika vykazuje v této statistice nejlepší výsledek (chudobou je ohroženo pouze 9 % populace na venkově), jsem podpořil tento návrh usnesení. Venkovské oblasti se na celkové rozloze EU podílí 50 %, horské a vzdálené oblasti dalšími přibližně 30 %. Nyní tedy hovoříme o 80 % rozlohy Evropské unie, na kterém žije a hospodaří více než polovina Evropanů. Jistě se shodneme na tom, že takto obrovské území si zaslouží svou agendu, stejně jako města mají svůj dokument Urban Agenda . Není to pouze o tom, že chybí mladí zemědělci, migrace z venkova do měst je obrovská a mediální obraz venkovských prostor je většinou negativní. Je to o každodenních maličkostech, které lidem ve městech přijdou naprosto samozřejmé – připojení k internetu, nízká nezaměstnanost, infrastruktura, služby na dosah aj. Agenda EU pro zmíněné oblasti napomůže podpořit místní rozvoj, což je nezbytné pro stabilizaci a vyvažování negativních trendů způsobených demografickou změnou, ekonomickým vývojem či rozložením přírodních zdrojů. Návrh usnesení jsem podpořil, jelikož zdůrazňuje konkrétní problémy oblastí, které stojí mimo hlavní proud.
EU-Morocco Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation: terms and conditions for the participation of Morocco in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) (A8-0281/2018 - Aldo Patriciello)
The Partnership on Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area is a public-to-public partnership whose objective is to strengthen national research programmes by providing an integrated approach to innovation, particularly for more sustainable food and water management. I am happy to support this agreement with Morocco to continue the EU’s partnership with PRIMA; cooperation in this regard can only be beneficial to addressing problems that we share and finding new and innovative answers through collective research.
Inclusion of the Italian municipality of Campione d’Italia and the Italian waters of Lake Lugano in the customs territory of the Union (A8-0284/2018 - Roberto Gualtieri) CS
Podpořil jsem formální navržení zařazení italské obce Campione d’Italia ležící na břehu Lugana na švýcarském území do celní unie EU. Vzhledem ke svému zvláštnímu mezinárodnímu statutu a ze zeměpisných důvodů je nyní oblastí bezcelní zóny, která je pro ni značně izolující a hospodářsky nevýhodná. Zároveň se domnívám, že jelikož jsou obě oblasti zcela obklopeny švýcarským územím a platí se zde švýcarským frankem, je vhodné, aby byly vyňaty z působnosti směrnice o společném systému DPH, jak je uvedeno v návrhu.
Provision of audiovisual media services (A8-0192/2017 - Sabine Verheyen, Petra Kammerevert) CS
Jsem rád, že Evropská komise vnímá rychlý vývoj v oblasti technologií a digitálního trhu a co více, že na něj reaguje. Jistě k tomu přispěl apel Evropského parlamentu, který žádal o novelizaci směrnice SAMS o audiovizuálních mediálních službách. Všichni víme, jak dlouho dokáže trvat prosazení změn směrnic, o to kritičtější je situace, ve které se nyní nacházíme. Tedy když se směrnicí upravovaný trh vyvíjí ohromnou rychlostí. Čas věnovaný sledování televize klesá, avšak nepoměrně poklesu stoupá čas strávení sledováním a sdílením videonahrávek na internetu a na sociálních sítích. Zpráva, které jsem vyjádřil v hlasování podporu, se správně zabývá na jedné straně ochranou spotřebitelů sledujících, sdílejících nebo poptávajících audiovizuální obsah. Na straně druhé však i vyrovnáním pravidel pro poskytovatele tradičního televizního vysílání anebo audiovizuálního obsahu, kterých v důsledku rychlé technologické změny a změny v chování diváků přibývá. Zpráva přináší nástavbu v podobě ošetření podněcování násilí v tomto obsahu, ochrany nezletilých osob před škodlivým obsahem, ochrany kinematografických děl aj. Pohyb videonahrávek na internetu musí mít jasná pravidla, která ochrání spotřebitele, umožní rozvíjet trh kýženým směrem a posílí svobodu a pluralitu médií.
Draft Amending Budget No 5/2018: cancellation of the reserve related to the support to Turkey from the Instrument for Pre-Accession and reinforcement of the European Neighbourhood Instrument and of the Humanitarian Aid for orther urgent actions (A8-0292/2018 - Siegfried Mureşan)
. ‒ Though the EU has financially supported Turkey through the Instrument of Pre-Accession, there has yet to be any consistent improvement in the fields of human rights, democracy, or the rule of law. Because of this, I support the reappropriation of these funds to the European Neighbourhood Instrument, which finances actions along the Central Mediterranean Route and aid for the Syrian crisis, and the Humanitarian Aid Budget.
State of EU-US relations (A8-0251/2018 - Elmar Brok)
The United States has long been the European Union’s primary external ally and partner in promoting our shared values of human rights, democracy, the rule of law, and a commitment to the rules-based multilateral international order. However, the unilateral actions of the current US administration (such as withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran) have created uncertainty about how United States’ see the role of this partnership in future. While I wholeheartedly believe that a continued US-EU partnership is in the greatest interest of both bodies, I also support this call for the United States to uphold its historic responsibility as a global leader in promoting the values we share.
Implementing decision on subjecting the new psychoactive substances cyclopropylfentanyl and methoxyacetylfentanyl to control measures (A8-0271/2018 - Branislav Škripek)
Cyclopropylfentanyl and Methoxyacetylfentanyl are synthetic opioids associated with a total of 90 deaths and 184 seizures within the Union. Given that there is no Union-recognised human or veterinary purpose for these dangerous substances, I voted in favour of subjecting both substances to control measures across the Union. The health and safety of European citizens are of critical importance to me, and with the implementation of these control measures, we may hope to prevent these substances from causing further suffering.
Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Bulgaria, Greece, Lithuania and Poland (A8-0272/2018 - Janusz Lewandowski) CS
Pocházím ze země, která byla za poslední dekády několikrát zasažena silnými povodněmi. Byl jsem svědkem toho, jak se národ v těžkých chvílích semkl a pomocnou ruku nabízel každý, kdo mohl a měl co nabídnout. Hlasoval jsem tedy pro uvolnění prostředků z Fondu solidarity EU pro čtveřici zemí napříč Unií, které v roce 2017 potkaly přírodní neštěstí různých povah. Lidské životy, zranění, ani vracející se vzpomínky nelze kompenzovat pomocí finančních prostředků. Avšak nejúčinnějším nástrojem, jak vrátit každodenní život v postižených oblastech do starých kolejí, je právě rychlá obnova veřejné infrastruktury a majetku, kulturního dědictví anebo zemědělských ploch. Parlament vyslal Evropské komisi jasný signál k uvolnění prostředků na obnovu zasažených regionů.
Pathways for the reintegration of workers recovering from injury and illness into quality employment (A8-0208/2018 - Jana Žitňanská)
I am happy to lend my support to this report, which stresses workplace reforms that would create a more inclusive workspace for employees with chronic conditions and disabilities, supports policy incentives that would allow these employees adaptive work arrangements, and provides guidance for Member States to advocate for a pathway to return to work following an illness or disability-related leave of absence. In light of the challenges that come alongside the aging European population, the guidance contained in this report, if implemented by Member States, stands to be a strong step in the right direction towards a healthier, happier, and more inclusive European workforce.
Boosting growth and cohesion in EU border regions (A8-0266/2018 - Krzysztof Hetman) CS
Dlouhodobě souhlasím s podporou aktivit v příhraničí. Vnitřní homogenita regionů, které se rozkládají v několika členských státech, si zaslouží podporu, ať už je její podstata jakákoliv. Hospodářské výsledky příhraničních oblastí často nedosahují hodnot, které vykazují regiony hlouběji uvnitř členských států, okolo velkých měst apod. Avšak často chybí politická vůle či důvěra mezi nadnárodními, resp. národními orgány v podpoře místních a regionálních orgánů. Rozvázat ruce místních autoritám, které znají oblast nejlépe, by jistě pomohlo. Nehledě na pomoc s řešením nedostatečné dopravní sítě, překážek pro přeshraniční podnikání aj. K pokrokům ale dochází. Doufám, stejně jako zpravodaj, že Komise zachová Evropskou územní spolupráci a navýší její rozpočet v dalším programovém období. S vyššími prostředky by bylo možné rozšířit podporu růstu a soudržnosti i na příhraniční regiony na vnějších hranicích EU. V současné době se podpory dostává regionům na vnitřních hranicích členských států, a jelikož se EU chystá rozšiřovat, podpora spolupráce na vnější hranici Unie by byla jistě vítaným krokem.
European Solidarity Corps (A8-0060/2018 - Helga Trüpel) CS
Denně byl si měl každý občan v rámci Evropy připomínat solidaritu a posilovat ji. Obzvláště ten, který si je vědom vzrůstajícího eurospekticismu, ohrožené budoucnosti Evropy, krize evropské měny nebo zvýšené nezaměstnanosti mladých lidí. EU má své nástroje a iniciativy, které řeší nízkou zaměstnanost této skupiny lidí, která bude vytvářet budoucí Evropu a bude v ní žít. Evropský sbor solidarity vidím jako komplementární program, jenž programy podporující zaměstnanost vhodně doplňuje. Podpořil jsem zprávu zasazující se o změnu některých klíčových pasáží z pera Evropské komise. Vidím zde příklon k solidaritě a dobrovolnické činnosti, která je vymezena a chráněna oproti činnosti pracovní, a stejně tak ujasnění, že dotace nesmí mít za následek vznik jakéhokoliv zisku. Dále doufám, že zpráva, jejíž vznik doprovázela dlouhá vyjednávání mezi Parlamentem, Komisí i Radou, bude impulzem pro členské státy, aby zapracovaly na legislativě v této oblasti – vymezily a podpořily dobrovolnickou činnost, oddělily pracovní aktivity a napomohly Evropě k tomu upevnit solidaritu v naší společnosti.
Measures to prevent and combat mobbing and sexual harassment at the workplace, in public spaces, and in political life in the EU (A8-0265/2018 - Pina Picierno)
Gender-based discrimination, especially with regard to mobbing and sexual harassment, is a critical issue inhibiting female success in the workplace all over the globe. According to an EU-wide FRA study in 2014, one in three women have experienced physical or sexual violence during their adult lives, and more than half of women have experienced sexual harassment. These numbers are appallingly high. That is why I voted in support of this report, which outlines measures to address violence and harassment in the workplace and calls on Member States to implement comprehensive plans of action to prevent further abuse. It is imperative that we acknowledge the inequity of the genders within our society and take action to remedy it. All of us – but men in particular – have an obligation to support measures like these that make our workplaces and public spaces safer.
Language equality in the digital age (A8-0228/2018 - Jill Evans) CS
EU každý den prokazuje, že motto „Jednotná v rozmanitosti“ platí, avšak tato jedinečná síla Evropské unie ji i rozděluje. A to z toho důvodu, že jazyková bariéra je jednou z těch, které nelze snadno a rychle překonat. Samotná podpora mnohojazyčnosti, sbírání co nejpřesnějších jazykových údajů všech 80 evropských jazyků, je nutností. Na jednu stranu dává mnohojazyčné fungování EU možnost jednat a vyjadřovat se ve svém jazyce, ale omezuje možnost určitých skupin obyvatel skutečně se zapojit do dění v EU. Dominance anglického jazyka se v digitální době prohlubuje a vyděluje skupiny občanů, kterým se v důsledku toho komplikuje přístup k ověřeným informacím anebo i účast v evropských programech, o něž se žádá v angličtině. Nezdá se přirozené, aby celá Evropa mluvila jedním jazykem, proto je třeba podpořit vyrovnávání jazykové rovnosti nejen na půdě EU, ale i v soukromých podnicích a ve veřejné sféře. Jedním dechem ale dodávám, že podpora vzdělávání a výuky cizích jazyků by měla být stejně prioritní. Hlasoval jsem pro tuto zprávu.
Structural Reform Support Programme: financial envelope and general objective (A8-0227/2018 - Ruža Tomašić) CS
Hlasoval jsem ve prospěch této zprávy, jelikož podporuji navýšení rozpočtu na program podpory strukturálních reforem stejně tak jako jeho rozšíření o přípravu států na účast v eurozóně. Je dobrým znamením, že Evropská komise zaznamenala velké množství žádostí o zapojení do programů podporující strukturální reformy. Ještě o něco více mě těší reakce Komise, která se rozhodla navýšit rozpočet o více než 56 % na celkovou částku 222,8 milionu EUR, která bude alokována v členských státech v příštích dvou letech. V tomto případě je na místě využít pružnost víceletého finančního rámce, jež vznikla právě pro podobné případy. Členské státy mohou navýšení ještě zvýšit tím, že dojde k převodu z rozpočtu na technickou pomoc. Na finanční příspěvky programu na podporu strukturálních reforem dosáhnou jak země eurozóny, tak i státy mimo ni. Mezi země, které se zavázaly přijmout euro, je i Česká republika. Přestože se jedná o krátkou zprávu, její dopad na podporu strukturálních reforem by nebyl zanedbatelný.
Towards an EU external strategy against early and forced marriages (A8-0187/2018 - Charles Goerens) CS
Oceňuji silnou většinu v Parlamentu napříč politickými skupinami, která vyslovila podporu této INI zprávě, jenž nezavírá oči před globálním jevem, která se každoročně týká 15 milionů dívek, ale i chlapců. Těm nebylo dopřáno bezstarostné dětství. Zpráva obsahuje žalostně dlouhý výčet faktorů, jenž přímo či nepřímo souvisí s fenoménem dětských sňatků, který se často schovává za tradice. Kulturní relativismus je jistě užitečný přístup k vnímání a pochopení jednotlivých kultur, avšak mějme na paměti, že za posuzování kultury v jejím kontextu nelze skrývat omezování lidských práv a porušování Úmluvy OSN o právech dítěte či dalších lidskoprávních smluv. Vnější strategie EU v otázce zákazu dětských sňatků úzce souvisí s Istanbulskou úmluvou, k jejíž brzké ratifikaci Evropský parlament taktéž nabádá členské státy. Podpořil jsem zprávu z vlastní iniciativy a díky zpravodaji za její vytvoření.
The definition of SMEs (B8-0304/2018) CS
Rozmanitost EU není pouze bezduché motto Unie, ale promítá se do každodenního života jedinců, evropských domácností i podniků. Malé a střední podniky jsou už ze své podstaty rovněž rozmanité napříč členskými státy a napříč sektory, ve kterých působí. Evropská komise opakovaně dospěla k názoru, že revize definice malých a středních podniků není nutná, naposledy v roce 2012. O dlouhých šest let později jsem dnes podpořil zprávu vyzývající Komisi k přehodnocení potřeby aktualizovat definici tzv. MSP. Dále je nutné vyjasnit pojmy mikropodniku, přidruženého a partnerského podniku tak, aby byla definice malých a středních podniků úplná, sloužila ve prospěch těchto podniků a usnadňovala jejich přístup k podpoře z veřejných prostředků. Pouze jedno procento podniků v EU nespadá do kategorie MPS. Toto 1 % podniků zaměstnává třetinu evropského pracujícího obyvatelstva, takže zbylé dvě třetiny připadají na malé a střední podniky. Což není zanedbatelný počet, nemám pravdu? Počet zaměstnanců se stal obecně uznávaným kritériem a měl by nadále hlavním kritériem zůstat, přestože dalšími významnými faktory pro určení velikosti podniků je i obrat.
Opening of negotiations for an EU-Lebanon Agreement on the exchange of personal data for fighting serious crime and terrorism (A8-0234/2018 - Claude Moraes) CS
Podpořil jsem zprávu týkající se otevření jednání EU s Libanonem, které souvisí s nařízením o Europolu z roku 2017. Toto nařízení přenáší na Komisi kompetenci tato vyjednávání vést. Jedná se o velice citlivou oblast osobních dat. Je bez diskuze, že je v zájmu celé Evropy a její bezpečnosti spolupracovat v policejní oblasti se zeměmi regionu MENA. Na druhou stranu jsem přesvědčen, že ochrana dat našich občanů je stejně důležitá pro naši bezpečnost jako spolupráce samotná. Plně souhlasím s hlavním poselstvím zprávy kolegy Moraese, tedy s požadavkem neuzavírat žádnou smlouvu do té doby, dokud nebude pečlivě prozkoumána oblast ochrany dat, ale také zajištěno dostatečné ošetření základních práv a svobod našich občanů.
Extension of the EU-US Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation (A8-0212/2018 - Rolandas Paksas) CS
Hlasoval jsem pro prodloužení dohody EU s USA v oblasti vědecké a technologické spolupráce. V první řadě jsem přesvědčen, že investování do vědecko-výzkumné oblasti je naprosto zásadní pro rozvoj naší společnosti, a tak napojení na zahraniční výzkum, který je v řadě oblastní nejlepším na světě, je zcela nezbytným krokem. Podpora společných vědeckých projektů by měla tedy i nadále pokračovat, ať už se to týká projektů v oblasti životního prostředí, biomedicíny, strojírenství nebo energetiky. Situace má ale i určitý politický kontext. Trvalé oslabování transatlantické vazby není dobrou zprávou ani pro Evropu, ani pro USA. V době, kdy se tvoří bariéry, místo aby zanikaly, je naprosto nezbytné hledat jakoukoliv vhodnou cestu ke spolupráci. Jsem přesvědčen, že právě díky tomuto programu, resp. díky prohlubování vynikajících bilaterálních vztahů prostřednictvím spolupráce, se nám nakonec podaří normalizovat stávající komplikované vztahy s USA, abychom zase byli především partneři, nikoliv konkurenti.
European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (A8-0217/2018 - Zigmantas Balčytis) CS
Dlouhodobě sleduji fungování společných podniků Evropské unie, průmyslu a vědecko-výzkumného sektoru, kterých dosud vznikla téměř desítka. Jako dřívější zpravodaj a stínový zpravodaj zabývající se jejich fungováním jsem zastánce jejich dalšího rozvoje ve smysluplných oblastech. Jsem rád, že Evropská unie dává zelenou novému společnému podniku pro oblast nejvýkonnější výpočetní techniky. Vědci i průmysl musejí mít bez diskuze k dispozici nejvýkonnější techniku, pokud od nich požadujeme špičkové výstupy, například v oblasti medicíny, klimatu, prevence přírodních katastrof či vývoje nových materiálů. Evropa dosud nemá k dispozici tak výkonné počítačové systémy, jako např. USA nebo Čína, a také na nich v tomto ohledu závisí. Proto se také 13 zemí EU rozhodlo společně vytvořit celoevropský integrovaný exascale superpočítač. EU přispěje 50 % ze stávajícího programu pro oblast vědy a výzkumu, celkový rozpočet s příspěvky zapojených států tak bude kolem miliardy eur. Budoucí využití přístroje bude především na vědecko-výzkumné aktivity nebo průmyslové aktivity. Přístroj bude využívaný pro potřeby budoucích celoevropských projektů, ale částečně i přímo pro potřeby států, které do něj investovaly. Přístroj bude primárně sloužit civilním účelům, nicméně já osobně nemám zásadní problém ani s tím, aby byla jeho kapacita v omezeném, jasně definovaném režimu, využita pro společný evropský výzkum v oblasti obrany a bezpečnosti.
European Defence Industrial Development Programme (A8-0037/2018 - Françoise Grossetête) CS
Program rozvoje evropského obranného průmyslu je přelomovou legislativou. Bezpečnostní situace v bezprostředním i vzdálenějším okolí EU je čím dál nestabilnější, Evropa se nemůže spoléhat jenom na bezpečnostní záruky NATO, resp. USA. Je nejvyšší čas, aby Evropa konečně začala realizovat i společnou bezpečnostní politiku. Právě program EDIDP je jakýmsi pomyslným výkopem tímto směrem. Strategická podpora evropského obranného průmyslu je toho nedílnou součástí. Podpora obranného průmyslu neznamená jen investovat do zcela nových projektů. Jedním z hlavních cílů je i dosažení vyšší efektivity stávajících výdajů a sjednocování obranných programů napříč členskými zeměmi. Jako stínový zpravodaj pro tento program si troufám tvrdit, že se nám ho podařilo nastavit tak, aby podporoval pouze smysluplné a efektivní výdaje. Investice proto budou určeny pro financování projektů vyvíjených v Evropě, tedy evropskými zaměstnanci a firmami, které platí daně v Evropě. Naším klíčovým požadavkem bylo aktivní zapojení malých a středních podniků, což je velmi důležité i pro český průmysl. Povedlo se nám vytvořit podmínky pro skutečně evropskou spolupráci v obraně, zvýšili jsme minimální počet států, které se musejí projektů zúčastnit, což opět pomůže především malým a středním podnikům. EDIDP je historická šance nejen pro Evropu zvýšit své obranné kapacity, ale rovněž pro evropský obranný průmysl a jeho konkurenceschopnost.
Measures to strengthen administrative cooperation in the field of value-added tax (A8-0215/2018 - Roberts Zīle) CS
Podpořil jsem svým hlasem zprávu o prohloubení administrativní spolupráce v oblasti DPH. Jsem přesvědčen, že účinná administrativní spolupráce mezi členskými státy EU je zásadní pro boj s daňovými úniky, kterých jsme v případě DPH často svědky. Je třeba především vytvořit funkční rámec pro výměnu informací mezi daňovými úřady, ale také koordinovat jejich další aktivity, včetně auditů (např. formování společných auditních týmů zástupci dvou i více států). V této oblasti je obrovský potenciál, a pokud se podaří dosáhnout očekávaných zlepšení, nejen to podstatně ztíží jakýkoliv pokus o daňové úniky, ale bude to znamenat i značné úspory pro státní pokladnu. Jsem rád, že se naší politické skupině do zprávy podařilo prosadit právo členského státu, aby v případě oprávněného podezření na daňové podvody jeho daňový úřad požádal úřad v jiném členském státu o aktivní součinnost a poskytnul relevantní data.
Violation of rights of indigenous peoples in the world (A8-0194/2018 - Francisco Assis) CS
Jsem rád, že jsem mohl být u historicky prvního hlasování o zprávě, která je věnována přibližně 370 milionům původních obyvatel ve více než 70 zemích po celém světě, jejichž práva jsou nějakým způsobem porušována. Parlament se jasně zastal práva původních obyvatel na území, přírodní zdroje, půdu, způsob života a odmítá jejich útisk zejména v kontextu globalizace. Je třeba mít na paměti, že globalizace má jak své vítěze, tak i poražené. Postavení domorodého obyvatelstva ve třetích zemích často není snadné. Pomocí politického dialogu je nutné se původních obyvatel zastat a požadavek na dodržování celé škály lidských práv vkládat například i do obchodních smluv anebo smluv o spolupráci. Lidská práva jednotlivců i skupin musí být dodržována bez ohledu na původ, sociální postavení, gender, příslušnost národní či etnickou. Tito lidé potřebují naší pomoc v tom, aby i oni viděli globalizaci jako vývoj směrem vpřed a ve prospěch všech. Zprávu jsem proto podpořil.
Climate diplomacy (A8-0221/2018 - Arne Lietz, Jo Leinen) CS
Žijeme v době, kdy bylo nutné rozpoznat výzvy v oblasti klimatu a pozměnit naše chování a jednání tak, aby bylo v souladu s trvale udržitelným rozvojem a podporovalo dosažení cílů uzavřených klimatických dohod. V tomto ohledu upravujeme, respektive rozšiřujeme i strategické priority diplomatických vztahů na mezinárodní úrovni – započítáváme klima, jeho změny a dopady na planetu Zemi i její obyvatele. Klimatická diplomacie zastřešuje totiž mnohem více než jen aktivity spojené s Pařížskou dohodou. Nese v sobě i klimatickou bezpečnost, finance, spotřebu, preference obyvatel a v neposlední řadě migraci. Podpořil jsem zprávu a oceňuji i vyjádření eurokomisaře Cañeteho, který Parlament v rozpravě ujistil, že účinná klimatická diplomacie vyžaduje aktivity na mnoha úrovních, od místní až po mezinárodní, a v mnoha oblastech včetně uzavírání obchodních dohod a podpory v bilaterálních vztazích, kde EU prosazuje odpovědnou globalizaci nejen ve vztahu k ekonomice, ale i k evropským hodnotám. Ve zprávě správně zaznívá, že EU je jedničkou v odhodlání dodržet závazky vyplývající z Pařížské dohody a cílů udržitelného rozvoje. Klimatická diplomacie může být nástrojem, který podpoří efektivitu EU v této oblasti, zasaďme se tedy o zlepšení její struktury, navýšení financování i lidských zdrojů za účelem zabudování klimatické diplomacie do vnějších vztahů Unie.
Composition of the European Parliament (A8-0207/2018 - Danuta Maria Hübner, Pedro Silva Pereira) CS
Podpořil jsem návrh budoucího složení Evropského parlamentu podle národních klíčů. Návrhu Rady předcházelo usnesení Evropského parlamentu z února letošního roku. Podle Smlouvy o EU může mít Evropský parlament maximálně 750 europoslanců, aktuálně jich je 721. Novém návrhu předcházela dlouhá vyjednávání, jak vyřešit situaci s potenciálně volnými místy po odchodu 73 poslanců z Velké Británie. Domnívám se, že bylo vyjednáno maximum možného, ačkoliv sám bych preferoval, aby všechna místa po britských poslancích zůstala k dispozici pouze pro země, které v budoucnosti přistoupí k EU. I tak se ale pro tyto země podařilo udržet dostatečný počet volných poslaneckých křesel (46), což by mělo bohatě stačit v rámci realistických očekávání vývoje v dalších letech. Část křesel byla přerozdělena zemím, které byly v souvislosti s aplikovaným principem degresivní proporcionality mírně znevýhodněny. Vítám, že návrh zastropoval počet křesel na 705 a dojde tak ke snížení proti stávajícímu stavu.
EU-Iceland Agreement on supplementary rules for external borders and visas for 2014-2020 (A8-0196/2018 - Anders Primdahl Vistisen) CS
Tato zpráva poskytne Parlamentu souhlas s rozhodnutím Rady o dohodě mezi EU a Islandem o účasti Islandu ve Fondu vnitřní bezpečnosti. V roce 2014 přijaly Evropský parlament a Rada jako součást Fondu pro vnitřní bezpečnost nástroj pro finanční podporu v oblasti vnějších hranic. Hlavním cílem Fondu pro vnitřní bezpečnost je zajistit vysokou úroveň bezpečnosti a usnadnit legální cestování a řešit nelegální migraci prostřednictvím vysoké a jednotné úrovně ochrany vnějších hranic a účinného zpracování schengenských víz. Vzhledem k tomu, že Island uplatňuje schengenské acquis v plné rozsahu, ale není členským státem EU, je třeba upravit jeho účast na finančních prostředcích spojených se schengenským územím. V tomto případě se jedná o hraniční a vízové aspekty Fondu vnitřní bezpečnosti. Toto rozhodnutí technické rady jednoduše doplní stávající pravidla Fondu pro vnitřní bezpečnost, aby stanovila podmínky účasti Islandu ve fondu. Jsem velice rád, že k dohodě mezi EU a Islandem došlo a mohlo tak dojít k dalšímu prohloubení letitého dobrého vztahu mezi oběma, Evropskou unií a Islandem.
Cohesion policy and the circular economy (A8-0184/2018 - Davor Škrlec) CS
Oběhovému hospodářství, jako nové politické koncepci zasazující se o strukturální změnu evropské ekonomiky, se věnuji převážně v souvislosti s energetikou. Oběhová ekonomika je ale víc než to. Proto jsem v hlasování podpořil zprávu obsahující komponenty jako prevence vzniku odpadů, recyklace, ekodesign a podpora vzniku pracovních míst na lokální úrovni. Oběhové hospodářství se dotýká mnohých témat, proto nemusí být pohonem pouze pro energetická řešení přátelská k přírodě na unijní úrovni. Udržitelnost a symbolický koloběh výroby/spotřeby lze nalézt i v regionálním rozvoji a v efektivním zvládáním místních výzev a příležitostí spolu s občany. Plán kohezní politiky pro období 2014–2020 byl v okamžiku představení akčního plánu oběhového hospodářství v roce 2015 již vytvořen. Není však pochyb o tom, že plány obou těchto politik se podporují a posilují jedna druhou. Projekty kohezní politiky v oblasti zvyšování účinnosti, snižování potřeby naleznou podporu v cirkulární ekonomice, která se při pevném sepjetí s politikou soudržnosti dostane k lidem a oběhové hospodářství již pro ně nemusí představovat abstraktní pojem. Zpráva obsahuje několik dobrých a konkrétních opatření. Pokud je regiony a města vezmou za své, nebude to trvat dlouho a seznam vlastních lokálních strategií oběhového hospodářství a obcí, které jsou energeticky nezávislé, již nemusí být v EU výjimkou.
Further macro-financial assistance to Ukraine (A8-0183/2018 - Jarosław Wałęsa) CS
Jsem dlouhodobým zastáncem aktivní pomoci Ukrajině ze strany Evropské unie. Tato pomoc probíhá jak na bázi různých úrovní konzultací a pracovních skupin, tak samozřejmě i ve finanční pomoci, především prostřednictvím makrofinanční pomoci. Od počátku ukrajinské krize v roce 2014 tato pomoc dosáhla výše 2,8 miliardy EUR. Velkou část z podmíněných dohodnutých politických opatřeních se na Ukrajině podařilo prosadit a implementovat. Bohužel mezi ně nepatří oblast boje proti korupci, což je zásadní problém. Ukrajinské reformy postupně probíhají a jsou aplikovány (velmi dobře proběhla například transformace Naftogazu, což EU samozřejmě vítá), avšak je nutné, aby došlo ke zrychlení procesu politické přeměny, kterou je podmíněn zisk makrofinanční pomoci. A do této oblasti patří jak reforma justice, tak speciálně boj s korupcí. Komise ve svém návrhu počítá s tím, že podmíněnost uvolnění finančních prostředků bude posílena memorandem o porozumění, což jednoznačně podporuji. Na základě ukrajinské žádosti z listopadu 2017 EU nabízí v rámci půjček zemi poskytnout až jednu miliardu EUR, přijetí společného prohlášení, ve kterém budou jasně definovány podmínky poskytnutí makrofinanční pomoci, je tedy nezbytné. Podporuji zejména explicitní zaměření na protikorupční opatření, což nebylo provedeno v rámci MFA III a ukázalo se býti chybou. Jasné požadavky v oblasti boje proti korupci považuji z pohledu EU klíčové.
Cyber defence (A8-0189/2018 - Urmas Paet) CS
V hlasování jsem podpořil zprávu z vlastní iniciativy o kybernetické podpoře, jelikož mám za to, že přichází v pravou chvíli. Podporuji apel na rozvoj evropské obranné unie směrem ke společné politice v oblasti kybernetické obrany. Musíme držet krok s tím, jak se mění svět, ve kterém žijeme. Dochází k technologickým inovacím, k revolucím ve světě IT a musíme si být vědomi toho, že měnící se prostředí se může stát podhoubím pro skutečné hrozby a může být zneužito. Obraně proti kybernetickým útokům by se měla učit celá společnost, ekonomika, firmy i jednotliví občané. V důsledku hojného užívání kybernetického prostoru na denní bázi, je třeba zaměřit se na rozvoj schopností, vzdělávání a výchovy v oblasti kybernetické obrany a zastrašování. Účinně bránit kybernetický prostor, který nezná hranic, musí nejen jednotlivé členské státy, ale i instituce EU a další organizace. Včetně NATO v návaznosti na sdílení citlivých dat, ke kterému dochází na mnoha úrovních, například v rámci společné bezpečnostní a obranné politiky. EU by měla s aliancí spolupracovat v začlenění kybernetické bezpečnosti do vojenských doktrín členských států. S projekty pro posilování kybernetické obrany počítá VFR skrze některé k tomu určené nástroje, stejně jako Evropský obranný fond anebo stálá strukturovaná spolupráce PESCO.
State of play of recreational fisheries in the EU (A8-0191/2018 - Norica Nicolai) CS
Ačkoliv je rybolov brán převážně jako koníček pro potěšení, má rovněž nezanedbatelný ekonomický, společenský a environmentální význam. Ukazuje se, jaký vliv má tato činnost, a proto by měla být řádně analyzována a zohledněna ve znění právních předpisů. V EU je podle odhadů až 9 milionů rekreačních rybářů. V reálu je jich však mnohem více, neboť v tomto množství nejsou zahrnuti rybáři ryb sladkovodních. Právní předpisy EU pracují pouze s dvoustupňovým systémem kategorií rybolovu, který pokrývá rekreační a komerční rybolov, ale neuznávají částečně samozásobitelský rybolov a částečně komerční rybolov, které pokrývají velkou část lovu. Tím, že rekreační rybolov není nijak přesně definován, protože v něm není zahrnut částečně samozásobitelský rybolov, je velice obtížné shromažďovat o něm údaje potřebné k jeho rozvoji a případné ochraně. Je třeba zdůraznit, že rekreační rybolov významně přispívá k rozvoji modré ekonomiky v malých a pobřežních komunitách hlavně v tom, že má kladný dopad na prodloužení turistické sezóny mimo letní měsíce v pobřežních oblastech. Tím se ekonomické aktivity v celoročním průměru zvýší, což je naším společným cílem. Zastávám však názor, že podpora rekreačního rybolovu by měla být přiměřená v tom smyslu, že by její ochrana neměla být na úkor profesionálního rybolovu.
Common rules in the field of civil aviation and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (A8-0364/2016 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) CS
Létání zůstává jedním z nejbezpečnějších forem dopravy. V EU je navíc nehodovost nižší než ve zbytku světa. Nelze ovšem automaticky předpokládat, že taková bilance bude i nadále pokračovat, neboť se předpokládá, že objem celosvětové letecké dopravy se má v následujících 20 letech zdvojnásobit. Aby byla bezpečnost v letectví stále na tak vysoké úrovni, je třeba, aby reflektovalo nově rozmáhající se technologie v tomto oboru, jako jsou např. drony, které se stále častěji objevují na evropském nebi a vyžadují přizpůsobení stávajícího regulačního rámce. Reforma obsahuje první pravidla EU pro civilní letectvo, které posilují pravomoci EASA (Evropská agentura pro bezpečnost letectví), a zajišťuje efektivnější využívání stávajících zdrojů. Každý členský stát ve spolupráci s příslušnými zúčastněnými stranami zřizuje a udržuje státní bezpečnostní program pro řízení bezpečnosti civilního letectví, za kterou nese odpovědnost. Tento program musí odpovídat velikosti a složitosti těchto činností a musí být v souladu s Evropským programem pro bezpečnost letectví. Souhlasím s názorem, že příslušné vnitrostátní orgány by měly být agenturou akreditovány pro splnění podmínek a postupů stanovených Komisí pro větší kontrolu jejich bezpečnosti. Zájem nás všech by měl být na co nejbezpečnější letecké dopravě, a proto je mojí povinností tento záměr podporovat.
Modernisation of education in the EU (A8-0173/2018 - Krystyna Łybacka) CS
Evropská unie má zásadní podpůrnou úlohu v oblasti vzdělávání, a to hlavně při stanovování úkolů a cílů a při podpoře a výměně osvědčených postupů. Tato hlavní priorita poskytování kvalitního vzdělávání a odborné přípravy je stanovena přímo v evropském pilíři sociálních práv. Kvalita výuky je pro výsledky žáků a studentů určující, a proto silná podpora vysoké kvality výuky a vyučujících je jednou z priorit pro unijní spolupráci na poli vzdělávání, kterou je nezbytné podporovat. Považuji za nutné připomenout, že vzdělávání, včetně vzdělávání učitelů, zasáhla v posledních letech hospodářská a finanční krize, která pokrok určitým způsobem zpomalila. Naprosto souhlasím s názorem vyjádřeným ve zprávě, že je nezbytné více finančně podporovat studenty, kteří vyjeli do zahraničí v rámci programu Erasmus+, neboť dosavadní příspěvky ve většině případů studentům nepokryjí základní náklady na toto studium. Jsem velkým zastáncem toho, že nedostatek finančních prostředků nesmí být překážkou pro vzdělání schopných studentů, neboť tito lidé mohou v budoucnu velkým dílem napomoci rozvoji společnosti. Neboť žijeme ve stále více globalizovaném a digitalizovaném světě, jsou nezbytné inovativní metody učení, výuky a hodnocení, a patřičná vzdělávací infrastruktura podněcující ke kritickému myšlení. Jsem si jistý, že tato cesta vzdělání bude velký přínosem pro konkurenceschopnost pro naše budoucí generace ve světě.
Odometer manipulation in motor vehicles: revision of the EU legal framework (A8-0155/2018 - Ismail Ertug) CS
Podpořil jsem zprávu zpravodaje Ertuga, jelikož v České republice je manipulace s tachometry zakázána, resp. stáčení kilometrů je považováno za trestný čin. Podobně je stáčení tachometrů klasifikováno v dalších 12 členských státech. Avšak EU doposud nechávala problém se stáčením tachometrů na jednotlivých členských zemích, k eliminaci či dokonce vyřešení nedošlo. Je nutné se zasadit o to, aby se snížily alarmující odhady hovořící o třetině až polovině aut, u kterých je v rámci přeshraničního obchodu manipulováno s tachometrem. Podporuji na straně jedné zavedení národních databází záznamů stavu počitadla ujetých kilometrů provedených při každé pravidelné kontrole či opravě vozidla. Na straně druhé mám za to, že je neprávem opomíjen systém EUCARIS, který shromažďuje data o počtu najetých kilometrů vozidla, ale zatím jej používají pouze čtyři členské země. Sdílení rozličných informací o stavu vozidla na úrovni EU lze i skrze jednotný evropský průkaz, jenž je v návrhu rovněž představen. Je znepokojující, že v některých oblastech jsou spotřebitelé chráněni proti podvodům více nežli v jiných. Proto vítám každý krok, který sjedná nápravu na trhu s (ojetými) motorovými vozidly.
Conformity of fisheries products with access criteria to the EU market (A8-0156/2018 - Linnéa Engström) CS
Trh s rybami v EU je největším trhem s rybami na světě. V roce 2016 trh EU pojal 24 % celkových světových dovozů (8,8 milionu tun) a svou spotřebu rybolovných produktů pokrývá právě více než 60 % dovozy ze třetích zemí. Závislost EU na dovozu je tudíž poměrně značná a má zřejmý dopad na politiku v odvětví rybolovu a obchodu v EU. Bohužel musím zmínit, že trh s rybolovem je v EU poněkud diskriminační, pokud jde o podmínky, které je nutné splnit k jejich uvedení na trh EU, neboť tyto podmínky nejsou tak přísné jako podmínky pro rybolov v rámci zemí EU. Proto je třeba zajistit rovné zacházení s dovezenými a evropskými produkty rybolovu a akvakultury, což by mělo být klíčovým cílem unijní politiky rybolovu. EU by po všech dovážených produktech měla požadovat, aby dodržovaly normy ochrany a také hygienické požadavky, které ukládají právní předpisy EU. Dle mého názoru by k zamezení této diskriminace napomohlo právě zavedení spravedlivější hospodářské soutěže a zpřísnění norem upravujících dovážení mořských zdrojů ze třetích zemích. Proto plně tuto výzvu k rovnému zacházení s produkty rybolovu a akvakultury dováženými do EU ve snaze vytvořit spravedlivější hospodářskou soutěž podporuji.
The future of food and farming (A8-0178/2018 - Herbert Dorfmann) CS
Hlasoval jsem pro zprávu zaměřující se na budoucnost potravinářství a zemědělství, která reaguje na sdělení Komise seznamující nás s návrhy na budoucí nastavení společné zemědělské politiky po roce 2020. Vítám, že zpráva reflektuje potřebu zjednodušení a modernizace SZP se zajištěním určitých finančních prostředků a zdravých a kvalitních potravin, zaměstnanosti a kvality života na venkově. Podporuji i zachování dvoupilířové struktury s tím, že větší část z rozpočtu půjde na přímé platby a menší na rozvoj venkova, kde Komise navrhuje zvýšení národního kofinancování. SZP je jednou z oblastí, ve které dojde v rámci budoucího období ke snížení alokovaných prostředků v rámci rozpočtu EU. Oblast zemědělství však může čerpat zdroje i z programu H2020 aj. Pro ČR zůstává nadále klíčové téma zastropování přímých plateb. ČR je v tomto ohledu specifická, neb disponuje největší průměrnou výměrou zemědělského podniku v EU (133 ha) a jednou z největších průměrných výměr ekologického podniku (120 ha). Podpora zemědělským podnikům by tedy měla být zachována bez ohledu na jejich velikost. Komise však správně přichází s případnou celosektorovou podporou díky nové krizové rezervě pro zvládání situace, kdy dojde k výkyvům na mezinárodních zemědělských trzích anebo k neočekáváným zásahům ze strany třetích států.
Minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime (A8-0168/2018 - Teresa Jiménez-Becerril Barrio, Angelika Mlinar) CS
Cílem této zprávy je posouzení provádění směrnice 2012/29/EU, kterou se zavádí minimální pravidla pro práva, podporu a ochranu obětí trestného činu v členských státech EU. Soustředí se především na její konzistentnost, relevantnost, účelnost a účinnost. Tím, že stále víc lidí cestuje, žije nebo studuje v zahraničí, se stávají potenciálními obětmi trestných činů spáchaných v jiné než jejich vlastní zemi. Je tedy v rukou EU, aby se lidem z členských států, kteří se stali obětí trestného činu, snažila zajistit ochranu. Naprosto souhlasím, že mezi nejdůležitější práva, která musejí být občanům EU v této oblasti zajištěna, je právo na vzájemně srozumitelnou komunikaci s orgánem veřejné moci, neboť v tak stresující situaci nemůže být překážkou jazyková bariéra. Dále právo na informace od prvního kontaktu s příslušným orgánem, který by jim měl sdělit, jaký postup bude následovat a co je třeba udělat, např. jak v konkrétní zemi podat oficiální trestní oznámení. Jako jisté ohrožení účinnosti směrnice v praxi však vidím to, že v řadě států existují rozdíly ve vnitrostátních trestněprávních předpisech, co se týká používání odlišných definic klíčových pojmů členskými státy, a tím i k rozdílné ochraně. Jsem potěšen, že EU se touto otázkou zabývá, neboť bezpečnost by měla být na prvním místě.
Optimisation of the value chain in the EU fishing sector (A8-0163/2018 - Clara Eugenia Aguilera García) CS
Evropská unie je z hlediska hodnoty největším globálním obchodníkem s produkty rybolovu a akvakultury na světě. Tato zpráva se snaží zjistit, která hlediska lze zlepšit, aby většina vytvořené hodnoty zůstala místním rybářům. Hodnotový řetězec obsahuje činnosti, které se provádějí, aby se určitý výrobek dostal z místa původu až ke spotřebiteli. V případě produktů rybolovu se jedná o odlov, převoz, vplutí do přístavu, zpracování a prodej. S každou z těchto fází výroby jsou úzce spojeny logistika, marketing a lidské zdroje. Optimalizace těchto postupů tak může přispět k lepšímu zhodnocení výrobků a oživení hospodářství místních rybářských komunit, které by měly být EU podporovány. Vzhledem k tomu, že produktů rybolovu ubývá, měla by EU zajistit tak přívětivé podmínky, aby úbytek byl co nejnižší. Zcela souhlasím s názorem, že státy by se měly snažit odstranit byrokratické překážky, aby došlo ke snížení minimálních výrobních prahů s cílem podpořit vstup drobných producentů na trh. Je rovněž důležité, aby své produkty v rámci hodnotového řetězce uváděly na trh přímo. To umožní plně využít jejich produkci a zvýšit přidanou hodnotu produktů rybolovu. Těší mě, že EU se tímto snaží podporovat malé producenty rybolovu, a tím umožní poskytnout více kvalitních produktů pro spotřebitele.
Implementation of CAP young farmers’ tools in the EU after the 2013 reform (A8-0157/2018 - Nicola Caputo) CS
V hlasování jsem vyslovil podporu zprávě kolegy Caputy ohlížející se za prováděním podpory evropských zemědělců do 40 let. Prognózy zaměstnanosti v odvětví zemědělství v České republice ale i v EU nejsou nijak příznivé. V České republice, která má přes 10,5 milionu obyvatel, dnes pracuje bezmála sto tisíc zemědělců. Pokles jejich počtu se v posledních letech zpomalil, avšak problémem zůstává jejich věk. Více než polovina z nich je ve věku nad 45 let. Na každého farmáře do 35 let připadá více než 5 zemědělců starších 65 let (data jsou z roku 2013, prezentovaná EK na podzim 2017). Využívat mechanismů podpory mladých zemědělců, jak je tomu v rámci SZP, je tedy zcela na místě. Jelikož má Evropský parlament silný hlas v rámci tvoření legislativy, jsem rád, že jsem se mohl i já v tomto hlasování zasadit o to, aby podpora mládí v zemědělském sektoru pokračovala, a souhlasím i s plánovaným navýšením maximální míry financování o 2 %. Zároveň upozorňuji, že i samy členské státy mohou podpořit mladé zemědělce pomocí svých pravomocí v oblasti regulace půdy, zdanění, dědického práva nebo územního plánování.
Sustainable finance (A8-0164/2018 - Molly Scott Cato) CS
Podpořil jsem zprávu zabývající se tématem udržitelných financí, nejen z toho důvodu, že se dlouhodobě věnuji udržitelnosti a účinnosti na poli energetiky, kde je udržitelnost skloňována v mnoha pádech. Vítám, že si znovu připomeneme to, jak jsou jednotlivé složky hospodářství provázány, resp. přívlastek udržitelný lze skutečně vztáhnout i k financím. Jsem rád, že tato agenda našla téměř všeobecnou podporu v Parlamentu, v Komisi i mezi mnohými světovými představiteli. Jedná se o téma, které sbližuje politické frakce a ukazuje, že některé členské státy již pracují s inovacemi v oblasti financování. Ale mám za to, že se musí na celoevropské úrovni sladit minimální standardy investic, které budou směřovat investice a úvěry ke spravedlivému a rychlému přechodu k udržitelnému hospodářství. Vítám zelené finance, resp. zelené dluhopisy a výzvu k podpoře financování projektů, které přispívají k boji proti změně klimatu. Sociální podnikání by mělo být rovněž podporováno jako způsob podnikání, jehož cílem není primárně ekonomický profit, ale řešení společenského nebo environmentálního problému.
The 2017 EU Justice Scoreboard (A8-0161/2018 - Jytte Guteland) CS
Tato výroční zpráva je reakcí na hodnotící zprávu Komise o soudnictví z roku 2017, která poskytuje srovnatelné údaje o kvalitě vnitrostátních soudních systémů. Všechny státy EU, a i EU samotná, by měly prosazovat a zajišťovat nezávislé, nestranné, efektivní a kvalitní soudní systémy. Ty totiž mají klíčový význam na fungování spravedlivých soudních řízení, důvěry občanů v právní systém a právní jistotu jako takovou. Je třeba vyzdvihnout potřebu spravedlnosti, která je hodnotou sama o sobě, zejména pokud se jedná o přístup občanů k soudům a o dodržování práva na spravedlivý proces. Tento nezávazný informační a srovnávací nástroj shledávám jako velice užitečný, neboť může napomoci členským státům naleznout jejich případné nedostatky v oblasti soudnictví, které mohou samy odstranit. Tím by státy mohly dosáhnout lepšího fungování soudnictví a celkově lepšího fungování politiky v oblasti spravedlnosti. Jsem potěšen, že v této zprávě dojde k rozšíření o samostatný srovnávací přehled v oblasti trestního soudnictví, které tak doplní stávající přehled soudnictví občanského, obchodního a správního. Toto rozšíření považuji za krok správným směrem, neboť dle mého názoru může zásadně přispět k dosažení společného chápání právních předpisů EU v oblasti trestního práva. Celkově myšlenku srovnávacího přehledu shledávám velice užitečnou a doufám, že dojde v příštích letech k jejímu následování.
Prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing (A8-0056/2017 - Krišjānis Kariņš, Judith Sargentini) CS
Hlasoval jsem pro zprávu řešící předcházení využívání finančního systému k praní peněz nebo k financování terorismu, která reviduje směrnici o boji proti praní špinavých peněz a zároveň je součástí akčního plánu Evropské komise v problematice financování terorismu. Směrnice podporuje společné prohlášení předsedů evropských institucí z prosince 2017, ve kterém je v legislativních prioritách pro rok 2018 a 2019 zahrnuto mimo jiné posílení nástrojů pro boj proti terorismu a praní peněz. Vítám, že revidovaná směrnice se vztahuje na všechny finanční instituce a další subjekty, které operují s finančními prostředky v různých formách (např. auditoři, notáři, realitní kanceláře či kasina), a prohlubuje kontrolu totožností, posiluje přístup k registrům vlastnictví a podobně. V návaznosti na kauzu Panama Papers se ukazuje, že nejen slavné osobnosti či nadnárodní firmy se pohybují u platebních transakcí a skrývání svých peněz či peněžních pohybů na hranicích pravidel. Domnívám se, že Parlament vytvořil silný text, který napomůže prosazovat zájmy všech tří spolurozhodovacích institucí EU.
The violation of human rights and the rule of law in the case of two Greek soldiers arrested and detained in Turkey (B8-0194/2018, B8-0196/2018)
I am more than willing to offer my support to this resolution, which outlines historical precedent and provides a clear course of action to be taken regarding the recent arrest and detention of two Greek soldiers by the Turkish authorities. Within the realm of international security and conflict resolution, cooperation is key. It is imperative that we as the European community showcase a united front in our resolve to see this issue concluded efficiently and peacefully.
Implementation of the Treaty provisions concerning national Parliaments (A8-0127/2018 - Paulo Rangel) CS
Cílem zprávy o provádění ustanovení Smlouvy týkajících se vnitrostátních parlamentů je zhodnotit používání stávajících mechanismů pro účast vnitrostátních parlamentů na evropských politických procesech a také najít způsoby jejich zlepšení. Lisabonská smlouva proslula jako smlouva parlamentů, a to proto, že značně posílila pravomoci Evropského parlamentu a přiznala vnitrostátním parlamentům jejich vlastní ústavní úlohu v evropském rámci. Hlavní úlohou při účasti národních parlamentů na evropských politických procesech mají jejich rozmanité vnitrostátní pohledy na konkrétní problematiky. To znamená, že ačkoliv stát jako celek zastává určitou politiku, v národních parlamentech se můžeme setkat s vnitrostátními pohledy v poněkud roztříštěnější podobě. Tím může docházet k rozproudění debat na nová témata, která do té doby nebyla v EP nijak diskutována. Mezi hlavní úspěchy této zprávy řadím jasnější vymezení rozhodovacích pravomocí mezi národními parlamenty a EP, neboť hranice pravomocí nebyly do této doby vždy zcela zřetelné. Jako velké pozitivum rovněž shledávám návrh změny v mechanismu včasného varování změnou počátečního dne běhu osmitýdenní lhůty, neboť tím dojde k jejímu prodloužení, aniž by bylo potřeba zasáhnout do Smlouvy. Myslím si, že rozvoj meziparlamentní spolupráce prostřednictvím změny postupů mezi národními parlamenty a poslanci Evropského parlamentu bude ku prospěchu zlepšení meziparlamentární kooperace.
EU-Australia Framework Agreement (Resolution) (A8-0119/2018 - Francisco José Millán Mon) CS
Austrálie má s EU a jejími členskými státy dlouhodobě úzký a pevný vztah, který je založen nejen na společné historii a kulturních vazbách, ale především na společných zásadách a hodnotách, včetně dodržování zásad demokracie a lidských práv, v neposlední řadě je důležité i téma vzájemného obchodu, včetně obchodu se zemědělskými produkty. EU je druhým největším obchodním partnerem Austrálie, přičemž právě pro oblast obchodu se vzájemná dohoda teprve bude vyjednávat. EU i Austrálie kromě jiného zastávají blízké názory v otázkách mezinárodní politiky, co se týká například Ukrajiny, Ruska, Korejské lidově demokratické republiky (KLDR) či Blízkého východu, a Austrálie tak představuje pro Evropu významného strategického partnera. Velmi významnou oblast spolupráce spatřuji v bezpečnostní oblasti, například ve společném vývoji protiteroristických opatření, včetně opatření pro boj proti násilnému extremismu. V rámci každoročního dialogu vysoce postavených představitelů EU spolu s Austrálií diskutují také o otázkách migrace a politik pro její zvládání. Z globálního hlediska je pro mě zásadní, že je součástí rámcové dohody Austrálie a EU také závazek spolupracovat v oblasti změny klimatu. Jsem zcela přesvědčen, že spolupráci mezi EU a Austrálií je nutné i nadále podporovat a prohlubovat, a to ve všech výše zmíněných oblastech.
Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism (A8-0131/2018 - Helga Stevens) CS
V hlasování jsem podpořil návrh usnesení Parlamentu týkající se Úmluvy Rady Evropy o prevenci terorismu. Nejen proto, že jsem členem zvláštního výboru pro boj proti terorismu. V první řadě proto, že jsem občanem Evropy, která čelí mnoha bezpečnostním rizikům, a my, členové evropských institucí se můžeme aktivně podílet na formování operačních a praktických opatření, jejichž cílem je lépe bránit občany před teroristickými hrozbami a vytvořit Evropu, která své obyvatele chrání. EU dlouhodobě pracuje na prevenci terorismu od efektivní ochrany veřejných prostor, přes monitoring nebezpečných surovin používaných k výrobě výbušnin až po snahy odříznout aktéry teroristických útoků od zdrojů finančních prostředků. Rada Evropy je ještě širší platforma, která čítá 47 smluvních stran, jejichž cíl je podobný. To jest skrze úmluvu zvýšit úsilí stran při předcházení terorismu a jeho negativním dopadům na plné požívání lidských práv, zejména práva na život, a to jak opatřeními přijímanými na vnitrostátní úrovni, tak na základě mezinárodní spolupráce. Naše cíle jsou společné a já je podporuji.
Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism (Additional Protocol) (A8-0132/2018 - Helga Stevens) CS
Jelikož jsem v hlasování podpořil návrh rozhodnutí Rady o uzavření dodatkového protokolu k Úmluvě Rady Evropy o prevenci terorismu jménem Evropské unie, pak jsem logicky podpořil i přijetí dodatkového protokolu, který Úmluvu doplňuje, a oba texty musí být vykládány společně. Díky dodatkovému protokolu budeme i nadále a ještě účinněji spolupracovat v rámci Rady Evropy v prevenci terorismu. Přeshraniční povaha terorismu totiž vyžaduje těsnou mezinárodní spolupráci. Jednotné chápání činů souvisejících se zahraničními teroristickými bojovníky a trestných činů přípravné povahy, u kterých existuje možnost, že povedou ke spáchání teroristických činů, přispívá k dalšímu posílení účinnosti nástrojů trestního soudnictví a spolupráce na úrovni Unie a na mezinárodní úrovni. Díky přijetí směrnice o boji proti terorismu je Evropská unie připravena splnit svůj závazek stát se stranou dodatkového protokolu.
Packaging and packaging waste (A8-0029/2017 - Simona Bonafè) CS
Podpořil jsem zprávu zabývající se obaly a obalovými odpady, jelikož téma přímo souvisí s oběhovou ekonomikou, redukcí spotřeby surovin a odpadovým cyklem. Zároveň se jedná o součást balíku revize odpadové legislativy. I obaly a obalové materiály (převážně z plastu) nesou významný podíl na celkovém odpadu a tento sektor – obalový odpad – roste. Poměrně však neroste jeho recyklace. Míra recyklace byla v minulých letech 65,3 %, což představovalo mírné zvýšení oproti létům předešlým. Avšak pojďme vykročit blíž k zakulacování tzv. lineárního modelu, který tkví v zisku – výrobě – spotřebě – vyhození. Jen tak můžeme podpořit občany v cílech pro roky 2025 či 2030 vyplývajících ze směrnice o obalech a obalových odpadech, která prošla od roku 1994 mnoha revizemi. I v návaznosti na to, jak se mění naše výroba, spotřeba a nakládání s odpady. Souhlasím se zpravodajkou v inciativě navrhnout zvýšení cílů pro recyklaci, v rozšíření povinných systémů rozšířené odpovědnosti výrobců na obaly, v lepší formulaci anebo v přísnějším uplatňování základních požadavků či v prosazování opětovného používání obalových materiálů. Upozorňuji, že pokud se nepodaří do evropských právních předpisů zahrnout jasné definice a závazné cíle, mohlo by to pokrok směrem k oběhovému hospodářství poškodit.
Waste (A8-0034/2017 - Simona Bonafè) CS
Ve svém pondělním projevu jsem podpořil zprávu Simony Bonaféové a jsem rád, že dnes byla schválena významnou většinou Evropského parlamentu. V současné době se v EU každoročně vyprodukuje přibližně 2,5 miliardy tun odpadu. Pouhá třetina se opětovně využije anebo je recyklována. Evropa potřebuje modernizovat svoji odpadovou legislativu tak, aby byl urychlen přechod k plně oběhovému hospodářskému modelu a zároveň došlo k zásadní změně v nakládání se surovinami v Evropě. Vítám například zvýšení cíle pro opětovné využití a recyklaci na 70 % celkového objemu odpadu anebo opatření na omezení stavebního odpadu. Za zásadní pro celou odpadovou politiku v EU však považuji zejména cíl postupného ukončení skládkování a opatření k rozvoji trhu s druhotnými surovinami, bez kterého nemůže oběhové hospodářství plně fungovat. V některých oblastech bychom mohli být ambicióznější, než se navrhuje. Například ve snížení potravinového odpadu (návrh je o 50 % do roku 2030) nebo v tempu snižování množství mořského odpadu, nicméně v rámci celkového kompromisu si myslím, že se stále jedná o výrazný posun a zprávu jsem tedy podpořil.
Discharge 2016: Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI) (A8-0071/2018 - Brian Hayes) CS
Jakožto stínový zpravodaj pro účetní závěrku podniku BBI jsem podrobně sledoval proces přípravy zprávy Evropského parlamentu. Společný podnik BBI vykázal v roce 2016 v celku bezproblémový chod, což stvrdil ve své zprávě i Účetní dvůr, který podniku udělil audit bez výhrad. Jediným problémem, který přetrvává, je výše příspěvků soukromého sektoru do programu, a to díky poněkud nešťastnému nastavení programu. To se ovšem podařilo vyřešit změnou nařízení o tomto podniku, pro niž jsem byl zpravodajem a která proběhla v únoru letošního roku. Soukromý sektor bude od nového období (tedy počínaje výzvou pro rok 2018) moci přispívat buď na úrovni programu, jako tomu bylo dosud, nebo na úrovni jednotlivých projektů. Jak společný podnik BBI, tak i Rada i Parlament si od toho slibují významné zvýšení příspěvků ze strany soukromého sektoru. Tato změna se projeví až v procesu udělování rozpočtového absolutoria za rok 2018, nicméně již příští rok budeme vidět, zdali změna vykazuje očekávané dopady. Na úrovni výboru CONT budeme tyto dopady pozorně monitorovat a dohlížet na to, aby všechny evropské veřejné finanční prostředky byly řádně doplněny příspěvky soukromého sektoru.
Discharge 2016: Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking (A8-0070/2018 - Brian Hayes) CS
Podnik Clean Sky patří tradičně k podnikům s nejmenšími potížemi obecně. I v letošním roce proto Účetní dvůr neshledal žádné závažnější problémy, a já jako stínový zpravodaj mohu potvrdit, že došlo ke zlepšením i v několika málo oblastech, u kterých jsme v loňském roce identifikovali potřebu částečného zlepšení. Jakožto stínový zpravodaj pro tuto zprávu jsem nicméně poukázal na skutečnost, že podnik učinil významný pokrok v oblasti spolupráce se členskými státy a regiony v oblasti synergií mezi aeronautickým výzkumem a fondy EFSI, což bude ve svém dopadu znamenat daleko vyšší efekt dopadu evropských finančních zdrojů. Doporučil jsem ve svém pozměňovacím návrhu, aby byl vznikající model synergie financování z FP (8. rámcový program pro vědu a výzkum Horizon 2020) a EFSI podpořen i v nadcházejícím již 9. rámcovém programu pro vědu a výzkum. Jsem rád, že moje doporučení přijal zpravodaj, a posléze i stvrdil svým hlasováním Evropský parlament.
Discharge 2016: ECSEL Joint Undertaking (A8-0072/2018 - Brian Hayes) CS
Jakožto stínový zpravodaj pro tuto zprávu jsem se podrobně zabýval situací v podniku ESCEL. Tento společný podnik prokázal v posledních 3 letech řadu zlepšení, nicméně stále se potýká s kvalifikovaným názorem Evropského účetního dvora, neboť zodpovídá za dokončení projektů podniků ARTEMIS a ENIAC, které se právě v podnik ECSEL sloučily. S ohledem na poněkud nešťastné nastavení 7. rámcového programu totiž nemůže Účetní dvůr kontrolovat národní auditní orgány, které revidují platby z národních zdrojů. I z toho důvodu jsem letos předložil pozměňovací návrh, aby Evropský účetní dvůr přehodnotil svou metodologii, neboť každý rok řešíme opakovaný problém, který nelze z úrovně společného podniku ECSEL ovlivnit, a bude tak činěno až do roku 2025. Přitom národní auditní orgány kontrolují více než 80 % proběhlých plateb, což je daleko vyšší míra, než lze docílit na evropské úrovni. Jsem rád, že zpravodaj na můj návrh přistoupil, a stejně tak i plenární zasedání. Věřím, že Evropský účetní dvůr tento návrh vezme v potaz a přijde již příští rok s novými návrhy.
Discharge 2016: Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking (FCH2) (A8-0073/2018 - Brian Hayes) CS
Jako stínový zpravodaj pro podnik FCH mohu konstatovat, že podnik FCH vykázal v roce 2016 v podstatě bezproblémový chod, došlo k řadě zlepšení ve všech dříve identifikovaných oblastech, včetně kontrolní, např. zvýšení počtu auditů ex post s výslednou nízkou reziduální mírou chybovosti. Společný podnik rovněž dokončil implementaci akčního plánu týkajícího se vyhodnocení a výběrového procesu grantových návrhů pro program Horizont 2020. Podnik dokončil nastavení kontrolních procedur ex ante.
Discharge 2016: ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy Joint Undertaking (A8-0095/2018 - Brian Hayes) CS
Společný podnik v letech 2015–2016 prošel zásadní obměnou, a to nejprve na řídící úrovni, a posléze i řadou zásadních změn v organizační, finanční i technické rovině. Účetní dvůr tato zlepšení jednoznačně konstatoval, ale připomněl, že podnik díky svému charakteru bude i nadále přestavovat značnou míru rizika pro unijní investice. Jakožto loňský zpravodaj a letošní stínový zpravodaj dění v podniku sleduji velmi pozorně. Evropská komise na podzim prezentovala finanční rozpočet pro podnik ITER pro období 2020–2035. Tento rozpočet, tzv. baseline , bude odrazovým můstkem pro další vyjednávání s mezinárodními partnery. Já osobně považuji návrh rozpočtu za realistický a plně podporuji zaměření rozpočtu na jednotlivé fáze postupu (tzv. stage approach ), a to nejen z technického úhlu pohledu, ale rovněž z kontrolního. Rád bych ještě zmínil jeden významný aspekt podniku – jedná se o jeho podílu na rozvoji evropského průmyslu a vědecko-výzkumného potenciálu. Již nyní řada firem, které participují na dílčích etapách podniku ITER, využívá své nové poznatky pro rozvoj dalších služeb a technologií. ITER má mimořádně významný spin-off efekt. I proto jeho vlastní existenci velmi podporuji a jsem přesvědčen, že právě díky spin-off efektům již dnes můžeme říci, že dosud investované finanční prostředky přináší významný efekt již nyní, před dokončením projektu jako takového.
EU-Mauritius Fisheries Partnership Agreement: fishing opportunities and financial contribution (A8-0053/2018 - Norica Nicolai)
. ‒ I am pleased to support this initiative, which works to continue the productive relationship between the Member States of the EU and the Republic of Mauritius. Mauritius has proven itself as a valuable economic partner to the EU, continuously growing its economy over the years. What this initiative accomplishes is not only related to the financial however, it ensures that the fishing industry of Mauritius continues to grow but at a sustainable level using environmentally sustainable methods. During this period of time, where climate change is playing a larger role in shaping our environment, it is important that we as Europeans continue to support sustainability and environmental friendliness all around the globe.
EU-Norway Agreement concerning additional trade preferences in agricultural products (A8-0126/2018 - Tiziana Beghin)
I am happy to support the continuation of this initiative, which aims to continue the positive trade relationship between Norway and the EU as well as address trade grievances that have emerged between the two over the past few years. Namely, the agreement provides for compensation in regard to previously established Norwegian tariffs on certain goods. Norway is the 7th most important trading partner as regards the trade of goods with the EU and it remains imperative that we continue to work towards granting them deeper trade ties to the member states of the EU in order to benefit EU agricultural producers.
Energy performance of buildings (A8-0314/2017 - Bendt Bendtsen) CS
Jsem rád, že dnes Evropský parlament podpořil zprávu týkající se energetické účinnosti budov – stávajících i nově budovaných. Problematika energetiky a klimatu je něco, na co dlouhodobě zaměřuji své parlamentní aktivity a celý energetický sektor se nemůže snažit být efektivnější a fungovat lépe při opomenutí budov. Budovy si ukrajují 40% podíl spotřeby energie v Evropě, jejich účinnost je tedy zásadní pro formulaci jakýchkoliv cílů a stejně tak pro jejich dosahování. Směrnice ukládá členským státům povinnost vypracovat dlouhodobou strategii vedoucí k dekarbonizaci budov a podporuje je tak na cestě ke snižování energetických ztrát, k většímu využívání obnovitelných zdrojů energie anebo ke zlepšování podmínek pro bydlení Evropanů. Komplexnost energetiky a přechodu na nízkouhlíkovou ekonomiku je vidět i v tom, že se ve zprávě zmiňují další sektory, například doprava a podpora výstavby nabíjecích míst pro elektromobily v rámci energeticky účinných budov. Abychom splnili naše mezinárodní závazky včetně dohody COP21 a dosáhli vlastních cílů EU pro dekarbonizaci (např. podíl budov s téměř nulovou spotřebou energií do 2050) a energetické účinnosti nákladově efektivním způsobem, musí odvětví mimo systém obchodování s emisemi, jako jsou budovy a doprava, plně využít svůj potenciál. Díky dnešnímu hlasování jsme tomu zase o krok blíže.
Implementation of the 7th Environment Action Programme (A8-0059/2018 - Daciana Octavia Sârbu) CS
Sedmý akční program pro životní prostředí je program, který stanoví Evropské unii a jejím členským státům závazné cíle, které mají v oblasti životního prostředí splnit do roku 2020. Dnes přijatá zpráva zhodnotila dosavadní provádění sedmého akčního programu pro životní prostředí i pravděpodobnost splnění cílů programu v požadovaném termínu. Zpráva obsahuje řadu doporučení ke zlepšení provádění programu a návrhy pro další akční programy v této oblasti s cílem posílit koherenci jednotlivých evropských politik. Jsem velice potěšen, že Česká republika patří mezi leadery implementace právních předpisů z oblasti životního prostředí, v čemž řada dalších států výrazně pokulhává. Je potřeba posílit mechanismy pro přechod na nízkouhlíkové hospodářství, v čemž hraje zásadní roli oblast energetiky, kterou se dlouhodobě zabývám. Jsem si vědom toho, že oblasti, jako je využívání půdy, úbytek biologické rozmanitosti a kvalita ovzduší jsou celospolečenským problémem, který díky nedostatečnému provádění právních předpisů a přijímání nevhodné politiky může vážně ohrozit kvalitu života budoucí generace. Je třeba zdůraznit, že cíle sedmého akčního programu pro životní prostředí představují pouze minimální cíle a že je třeba vyvinout další nemalé úsilí, pokud chceme dosáhnout cíle Pařížské dohody a cíle udržitelného rozvoje v oblasti životního prostředí v celé Evropě.
Empowering women and girls through the digital sector (B8-0183/2018)
I am enthusiastic about supporting this action, which promotes the increased involvement of women and girls within the digital sector. One of the major values that we in the S&D Group hold dear is equality, and as our economies evolve, so too must our initiatives to pursue equality. Specifically, I support an increase in opportunities for women and girls to learn how to code computers, as garnering such a skill can prove useful across the board for improving the efficiency of both our economy and society.
Implementation of the Development Cooperation Instrument, the Humanitarian Aid Instrument and the European Development Fund (A8-0118/2018 - Enrique Guerrero Salom) CS
Evropský rozvojový fond (ERF), který byl vytvořen na základě Římské smlouvy, měl v době vytvoření za cíl pomoci zemím, které byly postihnuty dekolonizací. Lisabonská smlouva morální status této politiky posléze zvýšila, a stanovila, že hlavním cílem politiky Unie v oblasti rozvojové spolupráce je snížení, a z dlouhodobého hlediska vymýcení chudoby na celém světě. EU je v této oblasti globálním lídrem, který rozvojovou a humanitární pomoc vykonává převážně prostřednictvím finančních prostředků, které poskytly přímo členské státy mimo rozpočet EU, tedy prostřednictvím ERF. Jsem rád, že ačkoliv sama EU v posledních letech prošla četnými krizemi či přírodními katastrofami, uvědomuje si svůj závazek pomáhat státům, které to potřebují. Tato myšlenka rezonuje v současné době ještě častěji než v minulosti, a to hlavně v souvislosti s migrační krizí a tlakem na řešení problémů v místě jejich vzniku. Považuji za nezbytné, aby EU zvýšila finanční objem peněz vyčleněný pro tyto účely, což je i požadavkem dnes schválené zprávy. Považuji za oprávněné začít vést diskuzi, zdali by do budoucna ERF neměl být přímou součástí unijního víceletého rámce.
Enhancing developing countries' debt sustainability (A8-0129/2018 - Charles Goerens) CS
Problematika týkající se státních dluhů rozvojových zemí představuje důležitý prvek mezinárodní spolupráce. Tyto země zatížené velkým dluhovým břemenem mají velice složitou cestu vymanit se ze své tíživé finanční situace a začít ekonomicky a hospodářsky prosperovat. Ačkoliv MMF a Světová banka zahájily Iniciativu pro silně zadlužené chudé země (HIPC) a Iniciativu mnohostranného odpuštění dluhů (MDRI), které měly těmto zemím v jejich dluhové situaci pomoci, jejich počínání se bohužel jeví k ukončení dluhové krize jako nedostatečné. Z toho důvodu Evropská unie prosazuje řešení této dluhové krize pomocí mezinárodního mechanismu restrukturalizace jejich státního dluhu a navrhuje zřídit mezinárodní soud pro restrukturalizaci dluhu. Považuji za zásadní, aby EU podporovala rozvojové země nejen finančně, ale rovněž je motivovala v boji proti korupci, kriminální činnosti a vyhýbání se daňovým povinnostem, díky kterým rozvojové státy přicházejí o nemalé finanční prostředky. Zásadní je pro mě přijetí nově navrženého pravidla, které by se uplatnilo v případě hrozící platební neschopnosti zadluženého státu. Věřitel by ztratil právo zahájit vůči zadluženému státu trestní řízení v případě, že dotyčný úvěr nebyl řádně schválen vnitrostátním parlamentem daného státu (tzv. nelegální půjčky), tedy aby se stát neuvázal k půjčce, která je pro něj příliš nevýhodná.
Guidelines on the framework of future EU-UK relations (B8-0134/2018, B8-0135/2018) CS
Za nedlouho to budou dva roky od referenda o vystoupení Velké Británie z EU a zatím nemáme jasno, jaký bude vzájemný vztahy. V tom zjevně nemá jasno ani britská strana. Nevíme, jak si britská konzervativní vláda T. Mayové představuje úpravu vztahů v odvětví letectví, rybolovu, jak bude fungovat Erasmus+, nejasnosti jsou i v otázkách občanů. Jsem přesvědčen, že jak EU, tak Velká Británie mají společný zájem uskutečnit co nejméně bolestný „rozvod“. Vystoupení Británie z EU a nastavení funkčních vztahů s EU je možné pouze za předpokladu dosažení široké dohody, jejíž půdorys je jasně formulovaný v pokynech, které jsem při hlasování podpořil. Uvědomuji si, že některé požadavky nemusí být pro Británii v této podobě přijatelné, ale je třeba o nich jednat a nalézt řešení, která nebudou v rozporu s principy, na kterých EU funguje. Čas na politická prohlášení již dávno vypršel a konkrétní návrhy stále nejsou v takové podobě, jak jsme si představovali. Evropský parlament dnes přijal silnou rezoluci a dal najevo, že si přeje, aby Británie byla do budoucnosti silným a konkurenceschopným partnerem pro Evropu, nicméně pokud se to má stát, musí její politická reprezentace přinést na stůl konkrétní návrhy, pro které bude mít jasnou domácí podporu i přesvědčivou argumentaci.
Rail transport statistics (A8-0038/2018 - Karima Delli) CS
Stejně jako v jiných oblastech, tak i v odvětví dopravy je zcela nezbytné mít k dispozici úplné a přesné statistické údaje. Jen tak je možné mít robustní podklad pro další práci, jen tak je možné, aby měli evropští občané i tvůrci evropských politik dostatečný přehled o reálné situaci na železnici. Podpořil jsem tuto revizi nařízení i přesto, že se nepodařilo Parlamentu rozšířit oblast působnosti tohoto nařízení. Revize nařízení vypouští zastaralý čl. 4 odst. 5 o sběru údajů a jeho obsah je pro mě tedy přijatelný.
Further macro-financial assistance to Georgia (A8-0028/2018 - Hannu Takkula) CS
Jsem rád, že Parlament dnes podpořil třetí makrofinanční pomoc pro Gruzii, zemi, která je již čtyři roky členem Východního partnerství a zároveň s ní EU před dvěma lety uzavřela dohodu o přidružení. Objem finanční pomoci pro Gruzii je tentokrát roven sumě obou příspěvků, jež byly Gruzii vyplaceny v minulosti, ovšem mám za to, že finanční systém v Gruzii je zdravý a regulace ze strany gruzínské centrální banky pracují pro nastolení, resp. udržení stability finančního trhu. To vše navzdory nepříznivému vnějšímu prostředí, ve kterém musí gruzínská ekonomika fungovat. Gruzie má v EU nejdůležitějšího obchodního partnera a vzájemné vztahy se snaží zlepšovat znatelnými pokroky v provádění reforem ekonomického charakteru. Proto se neobávám toho, že by Gruzie nenaplňovala podmínky makrofinanční pomoci spojené s postupným uvolňováním každé splátky, na které stejně dohlíží Evropská komise.
The next MFF: Preparing the Parliament’s position on the MFF post-2020 (A8-0048/2018 - Jan Olbrycht, Isabelle Thomas) CS
Debaty o víceletém finančním rámci pro roky 2021–2027 budou hlavním centrem pozornosti následující měsíce, nyní jsme na úplném začátku. Evropský parlament dnes schválil svou obecnou pozici, se kterou přichází několik dnů před Evropskou radou a zároveň nastiňuje své priority pro vyjednávání o návrhu Evropské komise, který má přijít v květnu. Evropa čelí novým výzvám, na které bude nutno v novém rozpočtovém období dostatečně reagovat (migrace, oblast bezpečnosti), což se podle mého názoru neobejde bez navýšení celkového rozpočtu EU (Evropský parlament navrhuje navýšení až na 1,3 % hrubého domácího příjmu členských států), pokud si chceme zachovat účinnou strukturální a zemědělskou politiku. To je prioritou pro většinu zemí, včetně České republiky. Speciální pozornost chce Parlament věnovat oblasti sociální politiky, konkrétně Evropskému sociálnímu pilíři a podpoře trvale udržitelného rozvoje. Za naprosto zásadní pro Českou republiku pak považuji požadavek Evropského parlamentu na oddělení čerpání kohezních fondů od naplňování článku 2 Smlouvy (konkrétně zde jde Parlament proti navrhované tzv. kondicionalitě, která by vázala čerpání prostředků pro kohezní politiku na úspěšné naplňování migračních kvót). Byl bych velmi rád, kdyby se Evropskému parlamentu podařilo prosadit co nejvíce z dnešní rámcové pozice, kterou plně podporuji.
Reform of the European Union’s system of own resources (A8-0041/2018 - Gérard Deprez, Janusz Lewandowski) CS
Podpořil jsem zprávu Evropského parlamentu o reformě systému vlastních zdrojů. Parlamentní návrhy vycházejí z výsledků práce speciálního výboru, který dlouhodobě rozpracovával jednotlivé varianty řešení. V současné situaci, nejen s ohledem na brexit, bude muset EU řešit propast ve svém rozpočtu dle odhadů ve výši až 12 miliard EUR. EU bude muset tuto situaci řešit, aby dokázala dostát svým vnitřním i globálním závazkům. Nelze zároveň neustále zvyšovat nároky na příspěvky z národních rozpočtů. Evropský parlament v dnes schválené zprávě podpořil vznik nového systému vlastních zdrojů a nyní očekáváme reakci ze strany Komise, která přijde v květnu ve formě návrhu reformy vlastních zdrojů EU. Jsem přesvědčen, že reforma vlastních zdrojů musí být nedílnou součástí nového VFR. Je také třeba ukončit stávající systém rabatů. Dnes schválená zpráva podporuje zavedení tzv. společného základu daně z příjmu právnických osob (tzv. CCCTB, který má zlepšit daňový systém, jeho férovost a vyšší transparentnost, bude platit jen pro velké firmy, u kterých je riziko obcházení či krácení daní nejvíce významné), z jehož příjmové části by mělo určité procento plynout do rozpočtu EU. Také daň z finančních transakcí by mohla být cenným vnitřním zdrojem, o kterém je nutno uvažovat, stejně jako o navýšení příjmů z obchodu s emisními povolenkami.
European Semester for economic policy coordination: Annual Growth Survey 2018 (A8-0047/2018 - Hugues Bayet) CS
Jsem rád, že Evropský parlament dnes potvrdil široký konsensus nad zprávou z pera zpravodaje naší politické skupiny. Shodli jsme se, že v růstovém roce 2018 musí Evropa tlačit i na zvýšení mezd a platů, ale i na podporu veřejných investic, zejména těch do trvale udržitelných řešení. Tyto priority by měla Komise zohlednit ve svých vlastních prioritách a v prioritách eurozóny, ale také je prosadit do svých doporučení členským státům. Evropské unii se podařilo vymanit z hospodářské krize, což jsme začali pociťovat již před cca dvěma lety, ale naplno se projevuje až nyní. Ačkoliv se některé členské státy potýkají s určitými typy nezaměstnaností (mladí, sektorová nezaměstnanost), nezaměstnanost celkově klesá, rostou investice a dochází k hospodářskému růstu obecně. Toto období musí být využito právě pro investice do oblastí, kde je delší časová návratnost, jinými slovy, máme za sebou období hašení požárů, teď musíme chystat půdu pro to, aby další požáry brzy nevznikly. To se týká i sociální oblasti včetně již zmíněného zvyšování mezd, zejména v oblasti snižování rozdílů v příjmech. Je dále nutné zaměřit se na dlouhodobé investice do udržitelného životního prostředí.
EU-New Zealand agreement on cooperation and mutual administrative assistance in customs matters (A8-0029/2018 - Daniel Caspary) CS
Podpořil jsem mandát Komise pro zahájení vyjednávání obchodní dohody s Novým Zélandem v listopadu tohoto roku. Jsem přesvědčen, že podpora obchodu se třetími zeměmi je zásadní pro ekonomický rozvoj EU, přičemž obchodní dohody hrají v tomto ohledu zásadní roli. Musejí ovšem odrážet progresívní „nový“ přístup a být tak naším nástrojem k prosazování hlavních priorit EU zejména s důrazem na trvale udržitelný rozvoj. Předchozí vyjednávání dohod potvrdilo důležitost maximální transparence celého procesu, stejně jako potřebu dostatečně ochránit veřejné služby, pracovní standardy a ochranu životního prostředí a zvířat. Také evropský zemědělský sektor musí dostat patřičné záruky, že nebude touto dohodou ohrožen. Jsem rád, že se naší skupině podařilo prosadit zavedení přísného revizního mechanismu, případně sankcí, při nedodržování pravidel v oblasti udržitelného rozvoje stejně jako zařazení seznamu sensitivních komodit, které budou z dohody vyloučeny. Za zásadní považuji i fakt, že z dohody bude vyčleněna oblast ochrany investic, která by měla být ošetřena dodatečnou dohodou.
A European strategy on Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (A8-0036/2018 - István Ujhelyi) CS
Spolu s většinou Evropského parlamentu jsem podpořil zprávu o evropské strategii týkající se inteligentních dopravních systémů. Digitalizace prostupuje do mnoha odvětví a doprava není výjimkou. Avšak zkušenost s významnými rozdíly mezi členskými státy na úrovni vyspělosti a připravenosti k adaptaci na průmyslovou a digitální revoluci se nevyhýbá ani odvětví dopravy. Digitalizace a technický pokrok by neměly tyto nerovnosti mezi státy prohlubovat, naopak by měli z jejich výhod těžit obyvatelé napříč celou EU. Přes veškeré přínosy, které chystané zprovoznění spolupracujících inteligentních dopravních systémů (C-ITS) přináší, je třeba mít na paměti, že C-ITS může přispět k bezpečnější a ekologičtější dopravě, avšak lidský faktor nelze plně zastoupit inteligentními a autonomními vozidly. Odpovědnost za chodce či cyklisty, jež se také pohybují na silnicích a v jejich okolí, vždy ponese řidič vozidla. Klíčové poselství dnešního návrh však tkví v povzbuzení různých druhů průmyslů, které budou moci díky funkčnímu C-ITS spojit síly, jedná se o telekomunikační, automobilový, energetický průmysl a další. Návrh jsem tedy podpořil.
Cross-border parcel delivery services (A8-0315/2017 - Lucy Anderson) CS
Rozvoj digitálního trhu, elektronické obchodování a měnící se preference spotřebitelů v nákupech online klade tlak na poštovní či doručovatelské služby, které posílají zásilky mnohdy i přes více členských států do cílové destinace. Lidé milují nákupy online na domácích, ale i zahraničních e-shopech. Ročně se v EU přepraví 4 miliardy balíků, aby bylo fungování jednotného digitálního trhu co nejhladší, je třeba nastavit taková pravidla, ze kterých budou profitovat jak spotřebitelé, tak i firmy. Hlasoval jsem pro zprávu, jelikož se domnívám, že sada nových či upřesňujících pravidel zajišťuje na jedné straně lepší práva pro spotřebitele, např. poskytování informací o doručení včetně ceníku, možnost stížností, adekvátní poplatky za doručení ze zahraničí aj. Na straně druhé stanovuje povinnosti, ale i práva obchodníků, kteří jsou plnohodnotnou součástí jednotného trhu a podporují svým podnikáním elektronický obchod, tedy jedno z nejrychleji rostoucích odvětví v EU. Třetím aktérem jsou doručovatelé, jejichž tržní postavení nařízení také řeší, stejně jako rozšiřuje pravomoci vnitrostátním orgánům přesněji sledovat sazby dodávek a kontrolovat jejich přiměřenost. Zpráva správně odráží stanovisko Výboru pro vnitřní trh, jehož cílem je zvyšovat transparentnost trhu a snižovat ceny pro spotřebitele a podniky.
Establishing the European Defence Industrial Development Programme aiming at supporting the competitiveness and innovative capacity of the EU defence industry (A8-0037/2018 - Françoise Grossetête) CS
Jsem rád, že Evropský parlament dnes výraznou většinou podpořil mandát zpravodajky pro program EDIDP, pro který jsem byl stínovým zpravodajem. Jsem spokojený s textem, který se podařilo dojednat v rámci jednání stínových zpravodajů. Podařilo se nám významně posílit roli malých a středních podniků, ale také zařadit výčet produktů, které nemůžou být financovány, především problematické typy munice nebo autonomní drony. Podařilo se nám prosadit, že program má být financován pouze z nealokovaných zdrojů, a tedy nemá dojít ke zkrácení žádného stávajícího programu. Kritéria způsobilosti byla přenastavena v rámci principu, že evropské peníze mají být investovány tam, kde z toho budou profitovat evropští zaměstnanci a evropský daňový systém. S ohledem na dnešní potvrzení mandátu zpravodajky máme velmi dobrou šanci, aby se vyjednávání s Radou včas ukončila a program opravdu mohl být spuštěn na začátku roku 2019, což je zásadní pro jeho úspěšné naplnění, a tedy i pro účast řady malých a středních podniků z ČR, které již nyní o program jeví mimořádný zájem.
Gender equality in EU trade agreements (A8-0023/2018 - Eleonora Forenza, Malin Björk) CS
Jak je výslovně stanoveno ve Smlouvách, tak i dnes se Evropský parlament vyjádřil ve prospěch genderové rovnosti ve všech oblastech lidského života. SFEU uvádí, že „při všech svých činnostech usiluje Unie o odstranění nerovností a podporuje rovné zacházení pro muže a ženy.“ Podpořil jsem tedy snahu EU provádět obchodní politiku založenou na hodnotách, které jsou pro EU od založení klíčové a za které bojuje jak na svém území, tak i mimo něj. Evropské komisi se systematicky daří začleňovat problematiku rovnosti žen a mužů do některých oblastí politiky EU, obchodní dohody reflektují mnohé aspekty udržitelnosti a lidských práv, ale rovnost pohlaví prozatím chybí, přestože víme, že obchod není genderově neutrální. Děkuji za práci oběma zpravodajkám, jejich zprávu jsem podpořil.
Lagging regions in the EU (A8-0046/2018 - Michela Giuffrida) CS
Podpořil jsem zprávu zaměřující se na podporu růstu a zvýšení příjmů v tzv. zaostávajících regionech EU. Zpráva totiž vedle tradičního ekonomického obsahu obsahuje i podněty, které s ryze ekonomickým pohledem na rozvoj souvisí. Ukazatele zaostávajících regionů netkví jen v nižším ekonomickém růstu anebo nízké hodnotě HDP. Přičítají se k nim ještě fenomény, jako je nízká produktivita, zaměstnanost či školní docházka, nedostatečný důraz na rozvoj inovací, který pro regiony není prioritou, neuspokojivý stav místních institucí či nedostatek kvalifikované pracovní síly. Růst regionů a řešení chudoby totiž souvisí s dalšími společenskými rovinami – například je třeba najít oporu pro ekonomický růst v pracovním právu, v kohezní politice, v podpoře podnikání a investic, zaměřit se na společenské vyhlídky jedinců a schopnost skloubit naplňovaní potřeb se seberealizací a osobním rozvojem. Rád bych zároveň zdůraznil, že kohezní politika je motorem kontinuální snahy nastartovat ekonomický růst v regionech s nízkými příjmy a s nízkým růstem, proto podporuji dostatečnou výši prostředků pro tuto politiku i po roce 2020.
The role of EU regions and cities in implementing the COP 21 Paris Agreement on climate change (A8-0045/2018 - Ángela Vallina) CS
Dopady globálního oteplování mohou mít nedozírné celosvětové následky, Evropu nevyjímaje. I proto se nad těmito problémy musí přemýšlet globálně, ale jednat je nutné na lokální úrovni. Řadu konkrétních kroků nelze činit bez aktivní role měst a Evropský parlament jejich úlohu plně uznává. Města produkují 75 % emisí v EU, a jsou proto klíčovými hráči při naší snaze o dosažení klimatických cílů v tom smyslu, jak je definuje Pařížská dohoda. Jakožto člen výboru ITRE se intenzivně zabývám otázkou přechodu na nízkouhlíkovou ekonomiku, což se neobejde bez investic do inovativního průmyslu a technologií. Zvýšení energetické účinnosti měst lze např. díky ekologičtější hromadné dopravě, chytrým budovám nebo aktivní podporou přechodu zaměstnanců z průmyslových odvětví emitujících největší objemy CO2 do nových odvětví (tzv. green jobs). Mrzí mě, že na plénu neprošel pozměňovací návrh naší skupiny ve smyslu zavedení povinných cílů pro členské státy, nicméně i přesto jsem zprávu podpořil, neboť jde správným směrem a požaduje, aby oblast klimatických změn dostatečně reflektoval víceletý finanční rámec EU.
Insurance distribution: date of application of Member States' transposition measures (A8-0024/2018 - Werner Langen)
. ‒ I’m happy to support this simple initiative. It ensures the European Parliament tackles issues with greater efficiency and moves the prior agreed-upon date of voting before the prior deadline. This is a straightforward initiative that allows the European Parliament to continue working to its fullest capacity.
EU-USA Bilateral Agreement on prudential measures regarding insurance and reinsurance (A8-0008/2018 - Roberto Gualtieri)
I support this initiative, which aims to improve the experience of both American and European consumers within the borders of the European Union and the United States. It is within the interests of both the United States and the nations of Europe to continue this agreement which continues to bolster Trans-Atlantic relations whilst also providing convenience for both citizens and firms within both jurisdictions. In particular this agreement focuses upon insurance and reinsurance consumers and providers and aims to bolster cooperation and ease of access between members of each from both respective jurisdictions.
Setting up a special committee on financial crimes, tax evasion and tax avoidance (TAX3), its responsibilities, numerical strength and term of office (B8-0125/2018)
. ‒ On the initiative of the Socialist and Democrats, the European Parliament will set up a special committee on financial crimes, tax evasion and tax avoidance. This new special committee will have 45 members and will be in place for 12 months. This proposal is also part of the actions as answers of the EU to the Panama Papers and Paradise Papers. Therefore, I firmly stand behind this proposal. It is crucial to build a fairer tax system in Europe.
Definition, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks and protection of geographical indications thereof (A8-0021/2018 - Pilar Ayuso)
I am in favour of this update of the 2008 Spirits Regulation to bring in line with the Treaty of Lisbon as it increases the consumer protection and to ensure that consumers can trust that anything labelled as vodka, whisky or rum in the EU is exactly what they expect. Most of the changes of this repost relate to the transfer of delegated and implementing acts, the procedure for the protection of geographical indications will also be brought into line with that of other foodstuffs. I would like to see alcohol properly labelled with ingredients and nutritional labelling, also look forward to seeing what the industry and the Commission produce in the coming months.
Mandatory automatic exchange of information in the field of taxation (A8-0016/2018 - Emmanuel Maurel)
I would like to show my support on this report as intermediaries played a key role in setting up complex schemes for tax avoidance purposes and it is high time to tackle this issue and increase transparency on their work. The Directive on Administrative Cooperation is the automatic exchange of information (AEOI) instrument of the EU when it comes to bank accounts information and corporate taxation information. The Commission’s proposal contain several main elements, namely wide and open list of ‘hallmarks’ of tax optimisation or tax evasion, definition of ‘intermediaries’ and mandatory reporting of any scheme which characteristics match at least one of the hallmarks for the intermediaries as well as automatic exchange of this information between tax administration; which would have an positive effect on combating tax avoidance and evasion.
Situation of fundamental rights in the EU in 2016 (A8-0025/2018 - Frank Engel)
I voted in favour of this report, which outlines the various aspects and statuses of fundamental rights across the EU. Included in this report are specific focuses on the rule of law, integration, discrimination, and migration. The fight for the preservation of fundamental rights and liberties is a constant one, but myself and my colleagues remain committed to preserving the rights of all Europeans no matter what their language, class, colour or creed.
Prospects and challenges for the EU apiculture sector (A8-0014/2018 - Norbert Erdős) CS
Trendy v unijním včelařství se promítají do zemědělské produkce, její výše i kvality – následně je tedy ovlivněna ekologická rovnováha ekosystémů, biologická rozmanitost, potravinová soběstačnost i bezpečnost, agrární obchod, potravinářské vývozy do zahraničí a další. Hlavní ekonomický význam včel totiž nespočívá v produkci medu, ale v opylování zemědělských plodin. Vývoj moderních technologií jde stále dopředu a je finančně i dalšími zdroji podporován, avšak musíme se zbavit iluze, že se díky moderním technologiím staneme nezávislí na přírodě. Na příkladu včel se totiž ukazuje, že ve skutečnosti je to právě naopak. I z tohoto důvodu podporuji, aby byl med a jiné včelařské produkty chráněny při vyjednávání o dohodách o volném obchodu a aby byly označeny za tzv. citlivý produkt. Dále je třeba zabývat se paděláním medu dováženého do EU, zejména produkty z Číny, podpořil jsem i boj proti pesticidům ve spojitosti se včelařstvím. Nesmíme pod vidinou levného importu zapomínat na férové obchodní praktiky a zdraví občanů. Jsem rád, že Česká republika patří mezi země s nejvyšším počtem včelstev v EU, vykazuje trend zvyšování počtu včelařů, koncentrace včelstev je vysoká a jsou rovnoměrně rozmístěna po ČR. Doufejme, že totéž bude možné prohlásit i o EU jako takové, s touto vidinou jsem zprávu podpořil.
Banking Union - Annual Report 2017 (A8-0019/2018 - Sander Loones)
Every year the Parliament tables an Annual Report on the Banking Union assessing the functioning of its three pillars: the Single Supervisory Mechanism, the Single Resolution Mechanism and the European Deposit Insurance Scheme. I support this report as there is a need for the quick completion of the banking union through a European Deposit Guarantee Scheme and Fiscal Backstop, which are key to allow a proper and efficient functioning of the single supervisory and resolution framework. I would like to stress that Banking Union should be based on the right balance between risk sharing and risk reduction.
Cutting the sources of income for Jihadists - targeting the financing of terrorism (A8-0035/2018 - Javier Nart) CS
Spolu se mnou dnes při hlasování většina Evropského parlamentu vyjádřila podporu této dobře vypracované zprávě zpravodaje Narta a učinila tedy další krok směřující ke zbavení teroristů finančních prostředků, jež nutně potřebují k páchání zločinů. Terorismus nezná hranic, účinně proti němu můžeme bojovat jen tak, že budeme postupovat společně jak v rámci EU, tak i v globálním měřítku a na mnoha frontách, tedy i ve finančním sektoru. V tomto sektoru existují mezery, které by měla Komise zacelit skrze navržení dalších opatření podporujících identifikaci a zadržení podezřelých převodů peněz, soustředit se musíme na finanční dary, neprůhledné zahraniční transakce, anonymní předplacené kreditní karty aj. Zároveň je třeba mít na paměti ochranu osobních dat a vyváženost svobody a bezpečnosti. Oceňuji, že zpráva hovoří o potřebě hlubší a užší spolupráce v rámci EU27 a nenavrhuje vznik dalšího úřadu či agentury. Zároveň jsem rád, že se T. Mayová vyslovila v tom smyslu, že Velká Británie bude i po brexitu součástí systému monitoringu finančních operací.
EU priorities for the 62nd session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (A8-0022/2018 - Izaskun Bilbao Barandica, Ángela Vallina) CS
Vyjadřuji podporu doporučením Evropského parlamentu týkajícím se priorit EU pro 62. zasedání Komise OSN pro postavení žen, a to nejen z toho důvodu, že jako zástupce S&D zakládám své přesvědčení na zásadách rovnosti, solidarity a sociální spravedlnosti jako předpokladu pro silnější, demokratičtější a férovější svět. Podporou této zprávy se hlásím ke snaze odstranit jakékoliv genderové rozdíly v ekonomické oblasti, tj. v odměňování, v celoživotních příjmech, ale i důchodech. Téma dosažení společenské rovnosti žen a mužů a posílení postavení žen a dívek na venkově v otázce vzdělávání a dalších oblastech je často diskutované, je to téma, o kterém se hovoří již dlouho, avšak nelze tvrdit, že již bylo této rovnosti dosaženo. Podporuji vyzdvihnutí role a úloh žen ve venkovském prostoru jako nutného předpokladu také k účinnému boji se stárnutím venkovského obyvatelstva. Pojďme ženy a dívky podpořit při nabývání majetku, při započetí podnikatelských aktivit, v přístupu k úvěrům a v zapojení do rozvoje venkova. Problematika rovnosti žen je velmi komplexní, souvisí například i s bojem proti chudobě. Ukažme ženám a dívkám napříč EU i světem, že se zasazujeme o posílení jejich postavení v jejich – často nelehkých – životních rolích.
Composition of the European Parliament (A8-0007/2018 - Danuta Maria Hübner, Pedro Silva Pereira) CS
S blížícími se změnami, které Evropskou unii v nadcházejícím roce čekají, bylo nutné se zabývat i další politicky citlivou otázkou. Bylo jí rozdělení míst v Parlamentu pro další volební období 2019–2024. Podpořil jsem zprávu zpravodajky Hübnerové a zpravodaje Pereiry jako celek, jelikož zastávám názor, že s odchodem jednoho členského státu z Unie se logicky i sníží počet poslanců EP. V rámci kompromisu a zachování spravedlivých, transparentních, objektivních, udržitelných a nestranných zásad dojde po brexitu k rozdělení části křesel britských poslanců EP. Avšak vítám to, že v Parlamentu zůstane 46 neobsazených – původně britských – křesel. Ta poslouží ve chvíli budoucího rozšiřování Unie. Některé země západního Balkánu kvapně postupují v přístupových jednáních. Však i přibližování balkánských zemí Unii bylo jedním z klíčových témat únorového plenárního zasedání EP. Na druhou stranu mi dovolte připomenout, že nadnárodní kandidátky považuji za prohloubení propasti mezi našimi občany a Evropskou unií. Debaty na toto téma jsem pozorně sledoval, avšak za svým názorem si stojím. V dílčím hlasování o návrhu zavedení nadnárodních kandidátek jsem tedy volil proti.
Revision of the Framework Agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the European Commission (A8-0006/2018 - Esteban González Pons)
This report approves the amendments to the framework agreement between the European Parliament and the European Commission, whose revision enables members of the Commission to stand in Parliament elections without having to take electoral leave or to resign. The revised agreement allows in particular member of the European Commission to be designated as lead candidates for the position of presidents of the Commission (Spitzenkandidat ). I am in favour of this report as it recalls the success of Spitzenkandidat principle in 2014 and encourages European political parties to nominate candidates and to enhance that practice. The report also adds a clear reference to the need for strong safeguards of integrity, transparency, confidentiality, collegiality for commissioners willing to campaign, under the obligation for the President of the Commission to inform the EP on the measures taken as safeguards.
Protection and non-discrimination with regard to minorities in the EU Member States (B8-0064/2018)
I am more than willing to support this report, which recognizes various forms of discrimination occurring around the European Continent and stresses action to aid in the combating of said discrimination. To this day, groups of people are discriminated based on the language they use, the skin they possess, the culture they hold dear or the one they love and I see this discrimination as intolerable if we are to continue moving Europe forward. What I find helpful about this resolution is that it offers concrete initiatives for Member States to take without directly infringing upon their sovereignty, whilst at the same time calling for increased EU oversight in order to properly survey and analyse threats to minority communities.
Objection to a delegated act: Adding Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago and Tunisia to the list of high-risk third countries (B8-0074/2018) CS
Podobně jako moji kolegové i já souhlasím s tím, že mezi snahy Evropské unie, respektive Evropského parlamentu patří potírání terorismu, zamezování jeho financování skrze rozplétání sítí, eliminace praní špinavých peněz a další praktiky, které jsou spojované s vysoce rizikovými třetími zeměmi. Zároveň ale vyjadřuji politování nad tím, s jakými metodami pracuje Evropská komise při rozšiřování seznamu vysoce rizikových třetích zemí se strategickými nedostatky. Komise by měla příště vypracovat vlastní metodologii hodnocení s plným zapojením Evropského parlamentu a neměla by se spoléhat pouze na externí informační zdroje. Tunisko v minulých čtyřech letech ušlo kus cesty a v mnoha ohledech, či navzdory odhadům, prošlo jedinečnou politickou změnou, a to i přes sociální a ekonomické obtíže, regionální nestabilitu a hrozbu terorismu. Věřím tedy, že díky budoucí revizi seznamu vysoce rizikových třetích zemí by mohlo Tunisko ze seznamu vymizet.
Zero tolerance for female genital mutilation (B8-0068/2018)
. ‒ I met several women affected by female genital mutilation (FGM) during a visit to Africa as chief observer of an EU election observation mission. I am deeply moved by this problem. There should be zero tolerance for such violence against women and girls in 21st century.However, according to the World Health Organisation, 140 million women and girls worldwide are currently living with the harmful consequences of FGM, while the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) reports victims in at least 13 EU countries.I strongly support ending female genital mutilation, and the EU is committed to working collectively to eradicate it, as part of broader efforts to combat all forms of violence against women and girls, and to support the efforts of its Member States in this field. Still more effective action needs to be taken at EU and international level, such as integrating the Commission’s effort and coordinating the efforts of Member States to tackle FGM in the wider framework of fighting gender-based violence under the Istanbul Convention. FGM should also be addressed within the newly launched EU-UN Spotlight initiative on eliminating violence against women and girls.
EU-Brazil Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation (A8-0004/2018 - Angelo Ciocca)
I voted in favour of this initiative, which seeks to renew the previously negotiated treaty concerning scientific and technological cooperation between the Member States of the European Union and the nation of Brazil. Over the past ten years that this agreement has been in effect, Brazil has proven itself to be a valued partner within the realm of research and various technological fields. This is ultimately why I have supported the continuation for what has ultimately been a successful endeavour by the European Union and Brazil.
Setting up a special committee on the Union’s authorisation procedure for pesticides, its responsibilities, numerical strength and term of office (B8-0077/2018) CS
Stejně jako v říjnu loňského roku i tentokrát mi dovolte vyjádřit radost nad tím, že Evropský parlament projevil svou koherenci v boji za zdraví občanů a za ochranu životního prostředí a krajiny. Rozličné politiky EU se zaměřují na snížení závislosti na pesticidech a dosažení budoucnosti bez pesticidů. Proto souhlasím se zřízením zvláštního výboru pro postup Unie pro povolování pesticidů s jeho specifickými a pevně vymezenými úkoly. Koncentrovat schopnosti analyzovat a posuzovat na jedno expertní místo tvořené třiceti členy výboru se zdá jako rozumné. Stejně tak vítám délku funkčního období zvláštního výboru, která je stanovena na devět měsíců s možností prodloužení z kompetence Parlamentu. Jako užitečné shledávám i komunikování doporučení zvláštního výboru příslušným výborům Parlamentu, které budou moci znalosti a data z těchto doporučení využít v rozhodování na svých zasedáních.
Geo-blocking and other forms of discrimination based on customers' nationality, place of residence or place of establishment (A8-0172/2017 - Róża Gräfin von Thun und Hohenstein)
I am glad that this regulation is introduced to end direct and indirect customer discrimination based on nationality, place of residence or establishment on cross-border consumption of goods and service, with the exception of services excluded from the scope of the service directive and copyright protected content. This prohibits e.g. so-called automatic redirecting and re-routing as well as discrimination for reasons relating to the payment method used. The trader can however still apply certain restrictions, inter alia limit the delivery of goods in the general condition of access to a certain member state, or offer different general conditions of access in different member state as long as they are non-discriminatory. I believe this regulation will not only enhance consumers’ access to goods and service, but also facilitate cross-border trade and e-commerce.
Cost-effective emission reductions and low-carbon investments (A8-0003/2017 - Julie Girling) CS
V současné době diskutujeme nad podobou čtvrté fáze systému obchodování s emisemi (ETS). I to je ukázkou toho, že tržní mechanismus ETS je nákladově nejefektivnějším způsobem, jak splnit naše závazky v oblasti změny klimatu, a dlouhodobě funguje. ETS je obsažen v návrhu Evropské komise týkajícím se probíhajícího klimaticko-energetického balíčku EU do roku 2030 a reflektuje závazky vyplývající z Pařížské dohody. Nesmíme usnout na vavřínech a závazky z Pařížské dohody odrážet i v dílčích evropských politikách. Spolu se zpravodajem vyjadřuji podporu tomuto návrhu Komise, který podobně jako další rozhodnutí Parlamentu z poslední doby podporuje přechod k nízkouhlíkové společnosti. Co se týče stanovení úrovně lineárního redukčního faktoru na výši 2,2 % po roce 2021, je mi líto, že jsme se neodvážili být ambicióznější. Avšak i 2,2% úroveň faktoru se může zvýšit na úroveň původně navrhovanou S&D (2,4 %), a to díky plánované revizi v polovině období. Oceňuji i obsaženou sociální linii, která tkví ve specifické podpoře rekvalifikace a zvyšování kvalifikace pracovníků v těch oblastech, které jsou závislé na průmyslu spojeném s uhlím.
European Central Bank Annual Report for 2016 (A8-0383/2017 - Jonás Fernández)
I voted in favour of this report, which outlined numerous forms of statistical analysis of the performance of the European Central Bank. The ECB continues to play a large role in the maintenance of the European economy and this report stresses its continued independence from external bias. This report also stresses the importance of job creation and continued economic growth, both of which should continue to be priorities of the European Union in general and the European Parliament in particular.
Accelerating clean energy innovation (A8-0005/2018 - Jerzy Buzek)
I welcome this own-initiative report which calls for an innovation policy on the energy coherent with Paris Agreement and EU Energy & Climate Change objectives. On the other hand, this report also call on Commission to consider energy dimension an horizontal part of the EU industry policy and introducing energy efficiency as cross-cutting horizontal priority applied to all sectors. As a rapporteur of Revision of the Energy Efficiency Directive, I strongly believe that it is crucial for EU to promote innovation that helps us to achieve the Climate Change goals focusing in particular in renewables and energy efficiency. I would also like to emphasise that more attention should be paid to promote innovations to fight energy poverty and assist regions that have social impacts as a result of phasing out of coal and lignite.
Marrakesh Treaty: facilitating the access to published works for persons who are blind, visually impaired, or otherwise print disabled (A8-0400/2017 - Max Andersson)
I voted in favour of this recommendation on the conclusion of Marrakesh Treaty which aim to improve availability and cross-border exchange of certain works and other protected subject-matter in accessible format for person who are blind, visually impaired, or otherwise print disabled. The Marrakesh Treaty obliges: - every contracting party to provide, in their national copyright laws, for a limitation or exception to the rights of reproduction, distribution and making available to the public, to facilitate the availability of works in accessible formats for the Treaty’s beneficiaries; - the contracting parties to protect the privacy of beneficiaries and to cooperate in order to facilitate the cross-border exchange of accessible-format copies. I welcome this conclusion and strongly believe that it will f facilitate access to published works for its beneficiaries inside and outside the Union.
Jurisdiction, recognition and enforcement of decisions in matrimonial matters and matters of parental responsibility, and international child abduction (A8-0388/2017 - Tadeusz Zwiefka) CS
Podpořil jsem přepracované nařízení s ohledem na to, že globalizační a integrační síly nepůsobí jen na poli ekonomickém, ale napříč EU se slučují rodiny a mnoho dětí je vychovaných rodiči, kteří jsou cizinci ve třetím členském státě. Právní pohled na rodinné právo pak může být komplikovaný, proto je třeba mít jednotný, silný a funkční mechanismus pro spolupráci v oblasti rodinného práva. Přepracování tuto vizi skutečně podporuje a mnohé sjednocení či vyjasnění přináší. Přesto členským státům zůstává značná flexibilita v tom, jak určitá práva uplatňovat anebo která kritéria budou rozhodující při přiznání rodičovských práv u péče o dítě. Taktéž vítám revizi pravidel týkajících se mezinárodních únosů dětí, která nebyla revidována dlouhých deset let. Komise chce změnami zamezit zdlouhavým řízením a minimalizovat negativní dopad soudního procesu na dítě, které musí být v mnoha případech součástí procesu. Naopak co mi v návrhu chybí, je zařazení registrovaných partnerů do problematiky evropského nástroje pro spolupráci v oblasti rodinného práva. Celkově však hodnotím revizi směrnice pozitivně a děkuji zpravodaji za odvedenou práci.
Implementation of the Youth Employment Initiative in the Member States (A8-0406/2017 - Romana Tomc)
This report on the Implementation of the Youth Employment Initiative in the Member States aims to assess the first three years of the implementation of the main EU financing instrument for realising the objectives set out by the Youth Guarantee, to identify the impact of the initiative on youth employment in the EU – both positive ones as well as its shortcomings, and put forward policy recommendations on how to improve its functioning. I would like to show my support on it as the Youth Employment Initiative is a powerful instrument for fighting against youth unemployment as well as social exclusion of other most excluded groups of young people. I would also like to call for the continuation of YEI and the provision of appropriate funding under the MFF post 2020.
Implementation of the Professional Qualifications Directive and the need for reform in professional services (A8-0401/2017 - Nicola Danti) CS
Podpořil jsem zprávu, která usnadňuje volný pohyb odborníků spadajících do tzv. regulovaných povolání. Jedná se bezmála o čtvrtinu pracovníků v celé EU. Vzhledem k zásadní úloze, kterou hrají regulované profese v hospodářství Evropské unie, a vzhledem k třecím plochám, které vznikají ve spojitosti se správným vyvážením mezi obranou cílů veřejného zájmu státu a respektem k volnému pohybu pracovníků a k dalším svobodám, bylo nutné předložit vyvážený text. To se podle mého názoru zpravodajovi podařilo. Regulace nesmí stát v cestě mobilitě v rámci EU, musí být přiměřená a zároveň nediskriminační a nést v sobě transparentní opatření, která budou členskými státy dodržována. Musí panovat rovnováha mezi regulací ze strany EU a mezi suverenitou členských států. Ukazatel restriktivnosti navržený Evropskou komisí se mi jeví být vhodným informativním nástrojem k tomu, jak tzv. oznámkovat jednotlivé předpisy, avšak neměl by sloužit k rozhodování o přiměřenosti či nepřiměřenosti předpisu. Pro takové rozhodování je nutné další kvalitativní i kvantitativní posouzení v rámci analýzy dopadů předpisů na členský stát. Uznáváním odborných kvalifikací a podporou pracovní mobility se zasadíme o konkurenceschopné odborníky napříč EU, kteří budou schopni čelit výzvám globalizace, digitalizace a inovací.
Promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (A8-0392/2017 - José Blanco López) CS
Jsem rád, že revize směrnice o obnovitelných zdrojích energie prošla hlasováním stejně úspěšně jako další klíčové prvky balíčku čisté energie. Spolu s většinou Evropského parlamentu jsem hlasoval pro tento návrh, který zastává silnou pozici sociální demokratů podobně jako zpráva o směrnici o energetické účinnosti, jejímž jsem byl zpravodajem. Podařilo se nám prosadit ambiciózní energetické cíle ve spojitosti s obnovitelnými zdroji energie – 35% podíl energie z obnovitelných zdrojů do roku 2030. Směrnice rovněž řeší národní schémata podpory, podporuje vlastní výrobu elektřiny a spotřebu energie z obnovitelných zdrojů, navrhuje zvyšování podílu obnovitelných zdrojů na vytápění a chlazení (2% nárůst podílu RES každý rok). Ale vztahuje se i na obnovitelné zdroje v dopravě, zejména v biopalivech, přičemž jasně dává najevo, že biopalivům první generace (řepka apod.) již odzvonilo a brzy bude konec zabírání orné půdy pro primární pěstování např. řepky na biopaliva. Tyto změny se výrazně dotknou i České republiky. Věřím, že dnes dosažený požadavek 35% podílu obnovitelných zdrojů nebude významně snížen v rámci nadcházejícího vyjednávání s Radou.
Energy efficiency (A8-0391/2017 - Miroslav Poche) CS
Jsem velmi rád, že zpráva, jejímž jsem autorem, získala tak vysokou podporu Evropského parlamentu, čímž jsme stvrdili, že energetická účinnost je klíčovým pilířem, na kterém je třeba stavět energetickou unii. Silný mandát, se kterým vstoupíme do trialogů, obsahuje závazný cíl zvýšit energetickou účinnost o 35 % do roku 2030, odmítá přístup, že energetická účinnost je překážkou hospodářského růstu, a jasně prokazuje, že úspory jsou nedílnou součástí strategie k zajištění dlouhodobé energetické bezpečnosti Evropy. Řada studií potvrdila, že každé procento zlepšení energetické účinnosti přinese mnohem vyšší pokles naší závislosti na dovozech. Nemluvě o růstu HDP, konkurenceschopnosti, zaměstnanosti či investicích. Věřím, že zásadu „energetické účinnosti v první řadě“ se nám podaří v rámci trialogů přetavit do reálných činů. Je na čase, abychom učinili reálné kroky k proměně našeho hospodářství v nízkouhlíkové, přiblížili se k plnění závazků vyplývajících z Pařížské dohody, abychom zásadně přispěli k ochraně klimatu. A abychom přispěli k blahobytu občanů Unie.
Implementation of EU macro-regional strategies (A8-0389/2017 - Andrea Cozzolino) CS
EU dostává svému slovu a aplikuje strategie podporující rozvoj od místní úrovně až po tu makroregionální, do které je zapojeno hned několik členských států. Přestože Česká republika leží v srdci Evropy, je zapojena pouze do Podunajské strategie, avšak i tak oceňuji význam této i dalších třech makroregionálních strategií (MRS). V provádění MRS po roce 2020 vidím potenciál ve vztahu k zeleným veřejným zakázkám. Zvyšování frekvence jejich využívání – v oblastech bioekonomiky, ekologické inovace, rozvoje používání druhotných surovin aj. – by mohlo vést k překonávání výzev v oblasti životního prostředí či oběhového hospodářství. Obě tyto oblasti a další environmentální a energetická témata EU se totiž nejefektivněji řeší přeshraniční spoluprací. Vezmeme-li v úvahu proces globalizace, který vytváří vzájemnou závislost jednotlivých států, jsou MRS dle mého názoru nedoceněným nástrojem společných snah o překonávání rozličných výzev. Proto jsem podpořil zprávu, která do budoucna navrhuje zapojení regionálních i místních komunit, zástupců veřejného, soukromého i třetí sektoru do fází přípravy i realizace MRS. Taktéž skrze vyšší odhodlání, řádnou správu a vymezenou odpovědnost je možné zvyšovat účinnost programů nadnárodní spolupráce. Oceňuji také udržení kritéria „tři ne“ ve vztahu k financování i v následujícím rozpočtovém období po 2020.
International ocean governance: an agenda for the future of our oceans in the context of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (A8-0399/2017 - José Inácio Faria)
I firmly stand by this report because it is crucial to have strong measures to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources. Oceans play a vital role in the global climate system, generating oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as well as an essential role in human well-being and economic development worldwide. However, these resources are extremely vulnerable to environmental degradation, overfishing, climate change and pollution. To tackle all these issues, better international governance is needed to strengthen regional and global efforts. Parliament’s own-initiative report is a response to the Joint Communication of the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy entitled ‘International ocean governance: an agenda for the future of our oceans’, which encourages the Commission to develop ocean partnerships with key ocean players as a means to achieve better international ocean governance and address all the threats to the oceans.
Women, gender equality and climate justice (A8-0403/2017 - Linnéa Engström)
I was glad to support this report which aims to ensure gender equality and climate justice. The report proposes various technical instruments, namely the development of a UNFCCC gender action plan, as well as the appointment of a national gender focal point during climate negotiations and within the platform on disaster displacement. I would also like to emphasise the importance of ensuring women’s participation in decision—making and the commitment to gender quality and women’s empowerment in the institutional process at both EU and Member State level.
Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions 2016 (A8-0387/2017 - Notis Marias)
I believe that the European Parliament has one of the most transparent and open systems in the world when it comes to citizens filing petitions. Nevertheless our system can still be improved. I am glad to see that improvements have been made to the petitions web portal so it is now easier to submit petitions this way. I do appreciate statistical analysis of petitions received in 2016 compared to previous years and we can see more and more petitions submitted via e-mail using the petitions web portal. It is crucial to support these instruments in digital age we live in. I believe that all EU citizens should have the opportunity to have their petitions heard. And statistics speak out in favour of this - majority of petitions are closed within a year after being processed. Thank you for this interesting report I found these figures very encouraging. All those reasons mentioned above led me to vote in favour of this report.
A European Strategy for Low-Emission Mobility (A8-0356/2017 - Bas Eickhout) CS
Vyjádřil jsem podporu strategii, která se zodpovědně staví k cílům Pařížské dohody a směřuje odvětví dopravy tím správným, nízkoemisním směrem. Evropská ekonomika jako celek neoddiskutovatelně směřuje ke své nízkouhlíkové podobě. Strategie pro nízkoemisní mobilitu v sobě nese několik klíčových opatření, na jejichž implementaci se napříč EU pracuje, případně již fungují. Zpráva toto oceňuje a souhlasí s tím, že je důležité přijmout opatření v mnoha dalších oblastech mimo mobilitu. Zpráva správně zdůrazňuje, že v souvislosti s některými obory jsou zapotřebí ještě ambicióznější opatření. Kompetence pro zhodnocení zprávy si rozdělily výbory TRAN a ENVI a skrze kompromisní návrhy se zasadily o dosažení vyváženého balíčku, jenž bere v potaz klíčové návrhy Parlamentu. V rámci letošního prosincového plenárního zasedání se hodně hlasování točilo kolem environmentálních opatření, a to je jedině dobře. Navzdory zvyšující se energetické účinnosti a rostoucímu využívání znovuobnovitelných zdrojů v EU nesmíme usnout na vavřínech. EU musí být na všech úrovních a ve všech sektorech ambiciózním hráčem na poli ochrany klimatu a planety a držet se svých plánů. Vyjádřil jsem tedy podporu chytrému a zelenému evropskému dopravnímu sektoru, který v sobě snoubí bezpečnou a spolehlivou dopravu jako prostředek pro přemisťování Evropanů.
State of play of negotiations with the United Kingdom (B8-0676/2017, B8-0677/2017)
I am glad to see that sufficient progress on Brexit talks has been achieved as time is limited. In response to the Joint Report from the negotiators of the European Union and the United Kingdom Government of 8 December 2017, Parliament tabled this resolution on the state of play in negotiations with the United Kingdom. I voted in favour of this resolution, as we still need clarity on some issues; in particular future partner’s rights, free movement for UK citizens in the EU27, the exact role of the ECJ, and ensuring commitments on Ireland are respected. This deal is just the starting point and not the end of the road.
Annual report on the implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy (A8-0351/2017 - Michael Gahler)
I welcome this comprehensive annual report on the implementation of common security and defence policy. It is clear that the EU should take its responsibility for Europe’s security and defence in an uncertain neighbourhood and changing world, as well as the responsibility of protecting our citizens and ensuring the stability and security in Europe. Therefore – in response to European citizens’ demand for greater EU integration in the defence field – we very much support the latest progress achieved in the Security and Defence field by the Union: we commend all the great work done (and being done) by High Representative Mogherini, and the exceptional ground-breaking achievement (now to be developed further) of launching PESCO. We are ready for more progress, and will be a driving force in it. As a shadow rapporteur for the European Defence Industry Development Programme, I can proudly say that Europe has reached an important historical milestone and created a real base for common European defence.
Annual report on the implementation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (A8-0350/2017 - David McAllister)
. ‒ This annual report addresses the main institutional aspects of the EU Common Foreign and Security Policy. It addresses relations with Russia, security in the Middle East, etcetera.I believe in the importance of effective multilateralism when dealing with some critical issues which are global rather than just European, such as the Iran nuclear deal. This is especially true in times of increased international challenges, including that of terrorism. I believe that, now more than ever, European citizens expect an effective common foreign and security policy from EU Member States. I believe, too, that we have an obligation to make sure all our actions are adequately backed by financial resources. For all the above-mentioned reasons, I voted in favour of this report.
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2016 and the EU policy on the matter (A8-0365/2017 - Godelieve Quisthoudt-Rowohl) CS
Výroční zprávu o lidských právech a stavu demokracie v minulém roce jsem nemohl jinak než podpořit. Monitoring a ohlédnutí za dodržováním práv lidí ve světě je nutnou součástí fungování demokracie. Přestože ve světě jsou obě tyto složky vystavovány výzvám, pokyny Evropské unie směřující k nápravě jsou ve formě faktických opatření realizovány napříč světem skrze delegace EU. Na tomto plenárním zasedání jsme vedli rozpravy o jedné z nejvíce pronásledovaných etnických menšin – o přibližně jednom milionu Rohingyů, kteří jsou v Myanmaru svévolně zbavováni státní příslušnosti či omezováni na politických svobodách či svobodě pohybu. Nedávno jsem se v Bruselu setkal s bahrajnskou senátorkou Nancy Khedouri, bojovnicí za mírové soužití rozdílných náboženských skupin v její zemi. Nabeel Rajab byl jedním z nominovaných na Sacharovovu cenu, kterou letos stejně jako každý rok udílíme. Úloha Evropského parlamentu je jak vidno zásadní. Zasaďme se tedy o to, aby byla lidská práva začleňována do vnější politiky EU i nadále. Pokyny EU v otázce vnější politiky jsou často právně nezávazné, ale představují silný politický signál, jelikož kopírují priority EU.
Extension of the duration of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (A8-0198/2017 - Udo Bullmann, José Manuel Fernandes)
I fully support this extension of EFSI for further boosting investment as well as avoiding disruptions in financing. The EFSI is delivering concrete results, encouraging a sustainable increase in the low investment levels in Europe after the financial crisis. I believe that this extension would allow to strengthen the impact of the EFSI to fill in the investment, increasing the investment target from 315 billion to 500 billion, also improving the quality of projects which are supported by EFSI through better criteria and more transparency in the selection procedure process of projects.
Rules on the exercise of copyright and related rights applicable to certain online transmissions of broadcasting organisations and retransmissions of television and radio programmes (A8-0378/2017 - Tiemo Wölken)
This regulation seeks to promote consumers’ access to more TV and radio programmes originating in other Member States, by addressing the difficulties related to the clearance of rights. The proposal consists of two parts: country of origin and mandatory collective management for digital retransmission. I voted against the mandate for the rapporteur because I don´t agree with the final wording regarding the country of origin part which means that there is possibility to limit the rights to the territory of a single MS by contract and to geo-blocking. Therefore, I believe this proposal should have been be further discussed and adjusted in order to avoid geo-blocking as well as complicate the rights clearance for radios.
EU-USA Air Transport Agreement (A8-0376/2017 - Theresa Griffin) CS
Po dobu 14 let probíhaly vzájemné rozhovory a negociace o zpřístupnění leteckého prostoru mezi EU a USA. Jsem rád, že Evropský parlament dnes spolu se mnou podpořil faktické vytvoření jednotného trhu pro leteckou dopravu. Evropané a Američané, resp. evropské a americké letecké společnosti mohou bez omezení poskytovat své služby na obou stranách Atlantiku. Od roku 2003 docházelo krok po kroku k fázovitému vzniku integrovaného trhu transatlantického letectví, který je prospěšný pro poskytovatele služeb i pro spotřebitele. Uzavřením této dohody postupujeme Radě mandát ke schválení navrženého aktu a doufám, že tak učiní.
EU-Switzerland agreement on the linking of their greenhouse gas emissions trading systems (A8-0386/2017 - Christofer Fjellner) CS
Dlouhodobě svými aktivitami i parlamentní prací podporuji směřování EU k dosažení rozličných environmentálních a energetických cílů. Ani tato dohoda tedy není výjimkou. Podpořil jsem ji, jelikož zefektivňuje systém obchodování s emisemi na území Evropy – díky propojení švýcarského trhu s trhem EU –, zvyšuje účinnost a snižuje náklady. Globální oteplování je fenomén, který nelze řešit na národní úrovni a propojování politik v oblasti klimatu je nástrojem, díky kterému můžeme této výzvě čelit. Švýcarský systém ETS splňuje požadavky, které jsou stanoveny pro propojení se systémem EU ETS. V mnohém se oba systémy překrývají (v hraničních hodnotách plynů, v obchodování formou dražby, sankce za neodevzdání dostatečného množství povolenek jsou v obou systémech podobné atd.). Švýcarsko již pracuje na zahrnutí leteckého průmyslu do systému ETS a ani jeho nynější absence v rámci systému tedy nebyla překážkou, kvůli které bych nehlasoval pro. Provádění pravidel spojených s leteckou dopravou bude povinné pro formální vstoupení dohody v platnost, takže se není čeho obávat. Uzavřením této dohody ukazujeme zbytku světa, že Evropa – nejen EU – se umí semknout při přechodu na nízkouhlíkovou ekonomiku. Ta není pro žádné odvětví hrozbou, ba naopak je přínosem.
EU Citizenship Report 2017: Strengthening Citizens' Rights in a Union of Democratic Change (A8-0385/2017 - Beatriz Becerra Basterrechea) CS
Podpořil jsem zprávu o občanství EU pro rok 2017. Právo být vyslyšen, právo umístit své nacionále na petici anebo volný pohyb osob za studiem, prací, bydlením či podnikáním jsou příklady nejoceňovanějších práv v EU. Díky těmto právům mají občané možnost denně pocítit a účastnit se demokratického života v Evropské unii. Třetí vydání zprávy Evropské komise o občanství EU stanovuje priority Komise v oblasti občanství EU pro období do roku 2019 a zpětně bilancuje, že nyní žijeme v době, kdy si občané svá demokratická práva plně uvědomují a využívají je k prosazení změn. Výsledek referenda o vystoupení Velké Británie z EU je toho příkladem. Ač se nám onen výsledek nemusí líbit, je to vůle lidí, kteří oceňují, že mohou žít v místě, kde je jejich hlas slyšen a vyslyšen. Evropský parlament četnými pozměňovacími návrhy upravil znění v určitých kontroverzních oblastech, např. vztah médií a menšinových jazyků. I přes snahu některých politických frakcí naopak v textu zůstal odkaz na LGBT komunitu, která má samozřejmě stejná práva jako každá jiná komunita. EU musí dnes více než kdy dříve překonávat překážky, porážet diskriminaci a důvěryhodně komunikovat přidanou hodnotu evropského občanství.
Towards a digital trade strategy (A8-0384/2017 - Marietje Schaake)
For a long time there has been conflict within the EU and with trading/negotiating partners on whether we want to include legal disciplines in FTAs that would provide for the free flow of data internationally. We as the EU have an interest in tackling unjustified/protectionist data localisation measures abroad (Russia et al.) which we cannot do in the absence of rules. However, internally we have to make sure that this does not lead to a situation where others, such as the US, can challenge the internal EU acquis on data protection, notably the General Data Protection Regulation. I show my support for this report, which outlines the conditions and methodology that Parliament wants to see adhered to and used when writing rules on the transfer of data within a trade context. I would like to also place my emphasis that digital trade require cross—border cooperation between competition authorities, and a digital strategy requires social flanking measures that bridge the digital divide so that everyone can share the benefits.
Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide for the payment of advances in the general budget 2018 (A8-0371/2017 - Inese Vaidere)
The Commission proposed a plan to mobilise the EU solidarity fund. But the fund is not linked to any specific natural disaster. Support for this technical support is needed to allow EUSF to function properly over the 2018 budgetary year. I voted in favour of this report to enable European Union to respond efficiently to current and upcoming challenges.
Mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument to finance immediate budgetary measures to address the on-going challenges of migration, refugee inflows and security threats (A8-0370/2017 - Siegfried Mureşan)
The mobilisation of the flexibility instrument was agreed by the amount of EUR 837.2 million. This was done after re-allocating commitment appropriations. These decisions demonstrate that the 2018 ceiling does not allow for adequate financing of urgent measures such as migration, refugee inflow and security threats. I believe that the Union’s budget needs to be much more flexible for situations exactly like these. We need to be able to adapt the budget for urgent circumstances. I believe that the current system makes adapting the budget too slow a process. I voted in favour of this report to enable the European Union to respond to current and upcoming challenges.
Changes to the resources for economic, social and territorial cohesion and to the resources for the investment for growth and jobs goal and for the European territorial cooperation goal (A8-0358/2017 - Iskra Mihaylova)
This legislative proposal carries out numbers of technical adjustments to the Common Provisions Regulation (CPR) with simplified procedure under Rule 50(1). I am in favour of these changes because they could take into account the most recent statistical data available and to bring the figures in that regulation into line with the outcome of various financial decisions that have already been taken.
Transitional arrangements for mitigating the impact of the introduction of IFRS 9 (A8-0255/2017 - Peter Simon)
. ‒ I welcome and support this report, which is a fast-track of one section of the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR), currently under review in the broader ‘Banking Package’. I believe that, together with the ranking of creditor hierarchy, this is a first step towards the review of the key legislation in the banking legislative framework. The new IFRS 9 impairment model may lead to an increase in expected credit loss provisioning and a consequential fall in capital ratios. The five-year transitional period and its functioning ensure that the negative effects are mitigated.
Instrument contributing to stability and peace (A8-0261/2017 - Arnaud Danjean) CS
Tuto zprávu jsem podpořil, jelikož nástroj přispívající ke stabilitě a míru je od zřízení v roce 2014 součástí nové generace nástrojů EU pro financování vnějších akcí. Je to jedna z externích aktivit EU, které mají dle mého názoru skutečně smysl. Jedná se o klíčový nástroj, jak může Evropská unie napomoci v předcházení krizí v sousedních, resp. ve třetích zemích. Migraci můžeme čelit jen skrze vlastní aktivitu tady u nás v Evropě. Již několikrát jsme se přesvědčili, že bezpečné a stabilní prostředí v našem okolí bezprostředně ovlivňuje evropskou stabilitu a bezpečnost. Podle nových pravidel, která byla dnes schválena, bude EU schopna pomoci bezpečnostnímu sektoru a za výjimečných okolností bude možné podpořit vojenské složky třetích zemí. A to vše na základě dohodnutých a transparentních pravidel. Nástroj přispívající ke stabilitě a míru avšak i nadále správně neumožňuje Unii poskytovat zbraně a střelivo nebo podporovat bojový výcvik. S&D se rovněž podařilo zaručit zamezení financování těchto aktivit z nástroje pro rozvojovou spolupráci (DCI). Rozšířená právní úprava zaručuje rovněž transparentnost vynakládání těchto finančních prostředků. Evropský parlament bude díky změnám podrobně informován o tom, jak byly prostředky EU využity.
Ranking of unsecured debt instruments in insolvency hierarchy (A8-0302/2017 - Gunnar Hökmark)
. ‒ I believe that the Commission’s directive is without prejudice to national depositor preference. It also includes stronger rules for possible miss-selling to clients and a clear mention of risk. I believe these inclusions are important because they are the first steps forward to a stronger banking sector. We need to insure that taxpayers will not be hit by banks’ possible insolvency or resolution. It is our job to protect against these possible scenarios, and this law is a major improvement on the current situation.
Value added tax obligations for supplies of services and distance sales of goods (A8-0307/2017 - Cătălin Sorin Ivan)
I voted in favour of this report, which as part of a larger package of Commission responses to the VAT gap as well as a general modernisation exercise of the VAT system and contains mainly a technical improvement of the 2015 mini One-Stop-Shop (MOSS), aiming to reduce the compliance costs of providers of electronic services. I also show my support on the improvements concern the introduction of a yearly VAT threshold of EUR 10 000, under which cross-border sales for online companies are treated as domestic sales, with VAT paid to their own tax administration.
Administrative cooperation and combating fraud in the field of value added tax (A8-0306/2017 - Luděk Niedermayer)
This report is part of a larger package of Commission responses to the VAT gap as well as a general modernisation exercise of the VAT system. I would like to show my support on this regulation as it puts forward rules for the information that Member States must collect, store in their domestic databases and make electronically available to other Member States and defines access rights to this information, as well as it establishes administrative cooperation mechanisms and instruments dedicated to fight VAT fraud.
Implementation of the European Disability Strategy (A8-0339/2017 - Helga Stevens) CS
Podporuji dobrou a vyváženou zprávu Komise o provádění Evropské strategie pro pomoc osobám se zdravotním postižením. Její značná délka ukazuje, že od ratifikace v roce 2010 bylo dosaženo nemalých úspěchů, které řeší otázky spojené s osobami zdravotně postiženými. Všechny oblasti politiky se krok po kroku blíží rovnosti a vytrácí se diskriminace. Členské státy stejně jako evropské instituce díky strategii plně přispívají k obnovení bezbariérové Evropy. Zároveň ale přezkum v polovině období poukázal na nedostatky, které je třeba efektivně obsáhnout do vznikající strategie na následující období do roku 2030. Lidé s hendikepem zůstávají trvale znevýhodněni v oblastech zaměstnanosti, vzdělávání a sociálního začlenění. Konkrétní příklad znevýhodnění můžeme vidět u pacientů se zdravotním postižením, jimž je upíráno využívání přeshraniční zdravotní péče, pokud si pacient nemůže hradit dodatečné náklady plynoucí z jeho postižení. Apeluji tedy na Komisi i jednotlivé státy, aby se v této oblasti a dalších, ve kterých je stále znatelné diskriminační jednání, zasadili o rovné podmínky. Nicméně děkuji zpravodajce za konstruktivní dialog a doufám, že v EU po našem boku bude zanedlouho žít 80 milionů osob se zdravotním postižením nezávislý, soběstačný a důstojný život bez zbytečných překážek bránících jejich plnému zapojení do společnosti. EU může v mnohém pomoci.
Establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible for examining an application for international protection lodged in one of the Member States by a third-country national or a stateless person (recast) (A8-0345/2017 - Cecilia Wikström) CS
V první řadě bych rád zdůraznil, že toto hlasování se netýkalo zprávy o revizi dublinského nařízení, ale pouze zrušení mandátu zpravodajky pro vyjednávání s Radou. Se zprávou v podobě, jak ji schválil výbor LIBE, nesouhlasím, zejména z důvodu zavedení povinného relokačního mechanismu a zavedení opatření proti státům, které se odmítnou podílet na relokacích (jsem spoluautor pozměňovacích návrhů ve smyslu zrušení takových navrhovaných opatření, mé návrhy ovšem na výboru byly odmítnuty). Pokud bude plenární zasedání hlasovat o zprávě ve stávající podobě, budu jednoznačně proti. Samotnou iniciativu za zbavení mandátu ovšem nepovažuji za smysluplnou, neboť nikdo z nás nemůže zpochybnit fakt, že revize dublinského nařízení je potřebná pro všechny státy EU. Samotná zpráva, bez ohledu na můj názor na její obsah, byla schválena na úrovni výboru LIBE s velkou převahou, která odráží pozici většiny v Evropském parlamentu (tato pozice se formovala 2 roky a je nyní už zcela jasná). Jsem zastáncem konstruktivního přístupu k řešení problémů, nikoliv zbytečných gest, za která výzvu k tomuto hlasování považuji. S ohledem na svůj negativní postoj ke zprávě samotné (ve stávající podobě) jsem se rozhodl zdržet se hlasování.
The EU-Africa Strategy: a boost for development (A8-0334/2017 - Maurice Ponga) CS
Podporuji zprávu nastiňující strategii rozvoje vztahů mezi EU a africkým kontinentem. Po letech lhostejnosti se konečně začínáme věnovat Africe, nejbližšímu kontinentu Evropy. Mrzí mě, že jsme ale vyčkávali tak dlouho a až migrační krize se svými důsledky nás přesvědčila o tom, že užší spolupráce a podpora rozvoje je jedinou cestou ke stabilitě jak Afriky, tak i Evropy. Před deseti lety vstoupila v platnost Společná strategie Afrika-EU (JAES), nyní chce Evropská komise diskutovat její výsledky a dosavadní pokrok. Takovéto diskuzi ale v poslední době předchází rozprava nad migranty mířícími z neutěšených podmínek do EU a diskuze se tak stáčí jen tímto směrem – řeší důsledky, nikoliv podstatu problému afrického kontinentu. Pojďme tedy být ambicióznější a stanovme jasnou strategii. Evropské delegace, které se zúčastní summitu v Abidžanu na konci měsíce, se mohou spolehnout na podporu Evropského parlamentu v otázkách rozvojové pomoci. Evropa a Afrika jsou dříve než kdy jindy spojité nádoby. Cesta správným směrem dle mého vede přes intenzivní politický konstruktivní dialog mezi Afrikou a EU, který bude doufám veden na chystaném summitu.
Combating inequalities as a lever to boost job creation and growth (A8-0340/2017 - Javi López) CS
Nerovnost je problematikou, která se již dávno vydělila ze svého původního významu spojeného s ekonomickým postavením. Prorůstá celým hospodářským sektorem a zasazuje se o frustraci i v oblasti politiky, sociálního i každodenního života. Zrychlený proces globalizace nám nehraje v této věci příliš do karet a stále rychleji se rozevírají nůžky mezi jedněmi a druhými. Ať už jsou nerovní v čemkoliv. Souhlasím s tím, že náš region se zotavuje z ekonomické recese, ale nelze přehlížet prohlubující se rozdíly v míře nerovnosti mezi jednotlivými členskými státy i uvnitř nich. V tomto evropské orgány selhávají a období rehabilitace jednotlivých států může trvat roky. EU se jako celek jistě zotavuje, statistické ukazatele nelze zpochybnit, zároveň mám ale pocit, že postoj Evropy by se měl více zaměřit na řešení nerovnosti tak, aby se stala součástí hlavních priorit obnovy. V otázce nezaměstnanosti se neustále hovoří o adresné pomoci mladým a dlouhodobě nezaměstnaným jedincům, ale co negativními dopady na jedince v podobě nejisté práce v souvislosti s robotizací, digitalizací a automatizací? Po roce 2008 a následné krizi jsme byli skutečně svědky strukturálních změn na mnoha národních pracovních trzích, o téměř deset let později je před námi stále boj, který by měl mít z dlouhodobého hlediska top prioritu.
Protection against dumped and subsidised imports from countries not members of the EU (A8-0236/2017 - Salvatore Cicu)
I firmly support the strong system of trade defence instruments (TDIs) and protection of our industries against unfair competition. The European Parliament accepts the Commission’s approach, to give up the distinction between Members of the EU (ME) and Non-Members of the EU (NME) in exchange for tougher and more stringent provisions to define the application of the new methodology, more clarity of the definition of significant distortions and the criteria, a stronger role of the European Parliament, clarity that there should not be any additional burden for our industry in anti-dumping cases and that the burden of proving the absence of distortions lies on the foreign producer, and, finally, the inclusion of social and environmental concerns. This regulation should be without prejudice to establishing whether or not any WTO Member is a market economy or to the terms and conditions set out in protocols and other instruments in accordance with which countries have acceded to the Marrakesh Agreement establishing the WTO.
Eastern Partnership: November 2017 Summit (A8-0308/2017 - Laima Liucija Andrikienė, Knut Fleckenstein) CS
Jsem rád, že Evropský parlament schválil velkou většinou doporučení pro nadcházející summit Východního partnerství. Již v rámci výboru AFET jsem při přípravě této zprávy akcentoval několik pro mě zásadních věcí, které se ve finálním textu zprávy objevily. Stabilita zemí Východního partnerství je nesmírně důležitá pro celou stabilitu evropského kontinentu. EU, která vyznává zásadně odlišné hodnoty než současné „Putinovské“ Rusko, je pro země Východního partnerství symbolem vysněné budoucnosti, zároveň jsou tyto země pod silným tlakem – ekonomickým či dokonce vojenským – ze strany Ruska. Evropská unie proto musí být pro tyto země pevným bodem, zárukou a jistotou, že mají kam směřovat. S tím souvisí i to, že příslib budoucnosti v EU musí být pro tyto země reálný, a proto by členské státy měly nastínit nějaký konkrétní časový rámec. Mezi praktickými návrhy, které jsem prosadil v rámci výboru AFET do finálního textu, bych rád vyzdvihl skutečnost, že by bylo potřeba zvážit posílený model partnerství („Východní partnerství+“) pro přidružené země, které dosáhly podstatného pokroku při provádění reforem v souvislosti s dohodou o přidružení, a to například dohodou nad konkrétním časovým rámcem pro zrušení roamingových tarifů mezi partnerskými zeměmi a EU.
Action Plan for nature, people and the economy (B8-0589/2017)
I welcome the new EU Action Plan for nature, people and the economy, which offers a framework to protect biodiversity, wildlife and nature that is unparalleled anywhere in the world. The new Action Plan aims to ensure these fully deliver on protecting nature, improving the quality of life for Europeans and bringing economic benefits through putting forward 15 actions to boost application of EU nature rules on the ground so that it will deliver its full potential for nature, people and the economy. However, the need for additional, substantial and continuous efforts to be made need to be reiterated in order to achieve the 2020 targets. I would like to call on the Commission to provide effective support to national and regional actors in implementing nature legislation and in improving environmental inspections, as well as ensure adequate financing and effective financial mechanisms for nature conservation, biodiversity, and sustainable agriculture; and the Member States to give this greater political priority.
Territorial typologies (A8-0231/2017 - Iskra Mihaylova) CS
Efektivita politiky soudržnosti a vynakládání prostředků na tuto oblast je jedno z pravidelně se vyskytujících témat v debatách na půdě snad všech evropských institucí. Nyní Komise spojila své postřehy s organizací OECD a společně se rozhodly řešit chybějící územní dělení, které schází v typologii územních statistických jednotek (NUTS). NUTS jsou definovány Eurostatem a tvoří základ pro rozhodnutí vydaná v rámci kohezní či regionální politiky. Souhlasím s tím, aby byla územní typologie formálně uznána a zakotvena v právních předpisech EU. Zaprvé proto, že v ní již Evropský statistický systém pracuje. Územní typologie vysvětluje například stupeň urbanizace nebo definici měst, což se díky ukotvení v legislativě stane cenným podkladem pro efektivnější alokaci prostředků z Evropského fondu pro regionální rozvoj. Rád bych zadruhé zdůraznil, že rozmanitost regionů napříč EU je jasný fakt, ale je třeba co nejlépe naložit i s rozmanitostí v rámci jednoho státu. Jen díky tomu bude možné srovnávat doposud nesrovnatelné, avšak klíčové údaje (například výši HDP či nezaměstnanosti ve venkovských a městských oblastech).
Cooperation between national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection laws (A8-0077/2017 - Olga Sehnalová) CS
Především bych chtěl poděkovat Komisi, že se rozhodla po dlouhých deseti letech revidovat nařízení o spolupráci v oblasti ochrany spotřebitele. Společný trh EU se mění závratnou rychlostí a vybudování jednotného digitálního trhu bude dalším milníkem, který v mnohém usnadní život jak obchodníkům, tak i individuálním spotřebitelům, je ale třeba zaměřit se na jejich efektivní ochranu a posílení jejich postavení v řetězci obchodních vztahů. Přestože už se mnozí těší na fungování jednotného digitálního trhu, v oblasti vymáhání dodržování zákonů na ochranu zájmů spotřebitele je stále zapotřebí dosáhnout značného pokroku. Nekalá obchodní jednání je třeba penalizovat i peněžně kompenzovat. Dohled nad online obchodováním vyžaduje zavedení účinných ochranných nástrojů, které poskytnou spotřebitelům bezpečný pohyb v digitálním prostoru. Dnes již víme, že kybernetický prostor je ve vztahu k obchodování se zbožím a službami téměř bezbřehý a v rámci EU již od dekády nezná národních hranic. Pojďme tedy upravit rozhodující právní akty za účelem zajištění bezpečného kybernetického prostoru. Děkuji zpravodajce za předložený materiál a pozitivně hodnotím také celý proces meziinstitucionálních jednání a dohod, kterých bylo dosaženo v relativně krátkém čase.
Deployment of cohesion policy instruments by regions to address demographic change (A8-0329/2017 - Iratxe García Pérez)
I show my support for this report, as demographic change is one of the major challenges that European regions have to face now and in the near future. Projection figures published by Eurostat show an ageing Europe; the current ratio of working-age to older population will decrease from around 4 to 1 currently to 2 to 1 in 2080. In parallel, the overall European population is expected to grow more slowly than before until 2050 and then decline gradually to reach a low by 2075. Over the period 2008-2030, one region out of three – mostly located in Central Europe, Eastern Germany, Southern Italy and Northern Spain – is projected to experience population decline. I would like to highlight the importance of cohesion policy measures as they are often the main provisions that address demographic challenges at the regional and local levels and often complement national and regional strategies. I would also like to call for greater coordination of EU instruments to ensure a more comprehensive approach to tackle the problems such as low density, population ageing, fall of birth rates and loss of population.
Action plan on retail financial services (A8-0326/2017 - Olle Ludvigsson)
This initiative report answers to the Commission Action Plan on Retail Financial Services presented on 23rd March 2017 following the Green Paper presented for consultation in 2016, which sets three main priorities for the remaining years of the current mandate: increasing consumer trust when buying services at home or from other Member States, reducing legal and regulatory obstacles affecting businesses when providing financial services abroad, and supporting the development of an innovative digital world. I firmly support the Commission to set an ambitious agenda for the retail financial services in the coming years to promote innovation and sustainable investment on condition that it would maintain a high level consumer protection, particularly for a better creditworthiness assessment for consumer credits to avoid over-indebtedness, a saving payment account directive and a-pro active role of the ESAs on consumer protection on financial markets.
General budget of the European Union for 2018 - all sections (A8-0299/2017 - Siegfried Mureşan, Richard Ashworth)
In its draft budget for 2018, the Commission proposed setting the total level of commitments at EUR 160.6 billion and payments at EUR 145.4 billion. The resolution of the amendment proposed total commitments to be increased to EUR 162.6 billion and total payments to EUR 146.7 billion, which is EUR 1.8 billion in commitments above the ceilings set by the EU’s multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020. I fully support this proposal because our citizens’ concerns about security, jobs and growth need adequate resources. I would like to stress the importance of reinforcing the finance location for the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) to combat youth unemployment as well as cohesion policy to ensure development and growth.
Discharge 2015: EU general budget - European Council and Council (A8-0291/2017 - Bart Staes) CS
Jednoznačně podporuji tuto zprávu. Už jsme si pomalu zvykli na to, že zpravodaj, který ve výboru CONT dostane za úkol zpracovat účetní závěrku Rady, nás posléze informuje, že opět nebude možné uzavřít účetnictví z důvodu nedostatečné spolupráce ze strany Rady. A přesto mě to každý rok znovu udivuje. Jak je možné, že instituce, jejíž existence je s tou naší tak úzce provázaná, není ochotna respektovat základní kompetence, které Parlament má? Jak bychom reagovali, kdyby se takto zachovala jakákoliv jiná instituce? Vítám a silně podporuji, že se minulý týden Konference předsedů rozhodla pověřit Výbor pro rozpočtovou kontrolu (CONT) vyjednáním dohody s Radou o formě spolupráce při přípravě účetní závěrky. Pokud ovšem hovoříme o dohodě, nesmí to být synonymem pro ústupek ze strany Parlamentu, co se týká rozsahu a hloubky poskytovaných informací. Pro Radu platí povinnost transparentního hospodaření s veřejnými zdroji, stejně jako to platí pro všechny ostatní evropské instituce. Parlament proto musí trvat na svých požadavcích. Je to nikoliv naše privilegium, ale naše povinnost a naše odpovědnost vůči celoevropské veřejnosti. Stejně tak bych uvítal, kdyby jednání zahrnovala i zapojení Rady do rejstříku transparentnosti.
Fundamental rights aspects in Roma integration in the EU: fighting anti-Gypsyism (A8-0294/2017 - Soraya Post) CS
Stejně jako drtivá většina Evropského parlamentu, i já jsem hlasoval ve prospěch zprávy hodnotící postoj EU ve vztahu k romským obyvatelům Unie. Postoje členských států EU v této problematice jsou nejednotné a statistiky alarmující hovořící o 63% nezaměstnanosti mladých Romů nebo o 80% podílu romských rodin balancujících na hranici chudoby. To nijak nepodporuje trend multikulturalismu a rozmanité Evropy. 12 milionů evropských občanů romského původu díky zprávě získává příslib změny co do efektivnějšího začleňování. Diskriminace na základě etnického původu je nejrozšířenější formou diskriminace v EU a i v mém členském státě se s ní ve spojitosti s Romy setkáváme. Jako sociální demokrat jsem připraven podpořit boj proti jakékoliv etnické nesnášenlivosti a ve zprávě paní Postové oceňuji praktickou stránku snah o změnu. Souhlasím s tím, že sami Romové se musí zapojit do aktivit směřujících k rozptýlení protiromských myšlenek a být těmi, kteří volají po větší politické vůli ke změně svého statusu, po řešení etnicky orientované diskriminace v otázce bydlení, předpojatosti, spojování Romů s migrační krizí, porušování práv Romů v oblasti volného pohybu osob a podobně.
EU-Morocco Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement (A8-0303/2017 - Dominique Riquet)
The agreement for the EU-Morocco Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement was first implemented in 2006. It has created new development opportunities for Moroccan and EU companies by doing away with capacity, nationality, frequency or route restrictions. There has also been a sharp rise in passenger traffic between the EU and Morocco. That is why I support the conclusion of the EU-Morocco Agreement. With this new agreement I believe that ties between the EU and Morocco will continue to improve and we will see further increases in investment.
Authorising France to apply a reduced rate of certain indirect taxes on ‘traditional’ rum produced in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique and Réunion (A8-0304/2017 - Iskra Mihaylova)
On 22 September 2016, the French authorities asked the Commission to present a draft technical adaptation to the most recent Council Decision No 189/2014/EU of 20 February 2014, increasing the annual quota from 120 000 to 144 000 hap (hectolitres of pure alcohol). The Commission adopted its proposal (under Article 349) on 9 June 2017. Traditional rum from France’s outermost regions has been subject to special excise duty arrangements on the French mainland market since 1923. This reflects a long-term fiscal State aid strategy. I would like to show my support on this proposal as 40 000 direct and indirect jobs are connected with this sector as well as 5 000 agricultural firms. I believe that adjusting the quantities of rum eligible for special tax treatment periodically would ensure the long-term competitiveness of the cane-sugar-rum sector in France’s outermost regions.
Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking: financial contributions (A8-0293/2017 - Miroslav Poche) CS
Jako autor této zprávy jsem ji samozřejmě podpořil a těší mě, že zprávu podpořila i naprostá většina poslanců. Společný podnik BBI je účinný evropský nástroj pro podporu výzkumu i průmyslu v oblasti biotechnologií a biopaliv. Pozměněné nařízení Evropské komise, o kterém je moje zpráva, upravuje vnitřní mechanismy financování s cílem posílit finanční účast ze strany soukromého sektoru. Soukromý sektor bude moci nadále finančně přispívat rovnou do celkového rozpočtu podniku BBI, ale firmy si budou moci nově zvolit i alternativní způsob plateb, a to rovnou přímým financováním výzkumníků, kteří se podílí na společném projektu v rámci tzv. projektového konsorcia. Považuji přitom za zásadní, že budou naplněny všechny stávající dohody a program bude dále plně transparentní a otevřený. Zdůrazňuji, že změna nijak nemá vliv na povinnost soukromého sektoru zaplatit minimální příspěvek 182,5 milionu EUR. Závěrem bych chtěl zdůraznit, že považuji za důležité pro chod celého společného podniku BBI, aby výzvy pro rok 2018 již probíhaly podle nových pravidel.
Control of spending and monitoring of EU Youth Guarantee schemes cost-effectiveness (A8-0296/2017 - Derek Vaughan)
I express my deep concern over youth unemployment and NEETs. The Youth Guarantee (YG) and the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) have been in place since 2013. Since 2014 and until 2020, they are providing more than EUR 8 billion of EU funding to combat youth unemployment and have contributed to a decrease in the number of jobless young people. However, we regret that 4.2 million (or 18.8%) young people were still unemployed in the EU in mid-2016. I would like to highlight that the Youth Guarantee needs to progress quantitatively (beneficiaries) and qualitatively (job offers), and there is also a need for good practices and better monitoring of spending along with financial support. Therefore, I firmly support this proposal; more financial efforts and better control should be undertaken at both EU and national level. I would also like to call for the support and dedication of national resources from Member States in order to better tackle youth unemployment.
Criminal acts and penalties in the field of illicit drug trafficking (A8-0317/2017 - Teresa Jiménez-Becerril Barrio)
I am committed to continue fighting drug trafficking. This package of two draft legislative acts aims to improve the currently applicable system for addressing at EU level the threat posed by new psychoactive substances. I believe this is the right step forward in order to confront the changing drug issues facing the EU. Our legislation must stay up to date in order to confront this changing issue.
CE marked fertilising products (A8-0270/2017 - Mihai Ţurcanu) CS
Jsem rád, že si Evropský parlament připisuje další dílčí vítězství v boji za zdraví občanů a za ochranu životního prostředí a krajiny. Parlament se dnes vyslovil pro postupné stahování glyfosátů z evropského trhu. Glyfosát je přes své neoddiskutovatelné nežádoucí účinky – ovlivňující lidské zdraví, kvalitu vody, půdy, složení potravin – nejrozšířenější herbicid na světě. Evropský úřady a agentury (EFSA, ECHA) anebo Světová zdravotnická organizace (WHO) opakovaně skloňovaly potenciálně karcinogenní charakter těchto hnojiv a nyní bude Parlament tuto skutečnost opakovat na připravovaných trialozích s Komisí a Radou. Jako klíčové vidím zavedení limitů kontaminantů (kadmia a dalších těžkých kovů), čímž se odstraní současný nevyhovující stav s chybějícími limity u hnojiv na úrovni EU. Stejně tak jsem rád, že díky nahrazení nařízení (ES) č. 2003/2003 dojde k ucelenému dohledu nad hnojivými přípravky. V současné době totiž spadá do působnosti tohoto nařízení pouze polovina z nich. Budoucí právní úprava rovněž počítá s podporou organických hnojiv, které jsou podle odborníků tou správnou cestou v oblasti udržitelného zemědělství. Lidské zdraví je přímo vázáno na výživu a díky dnešnímu rozhodnutí jsme se zasadili o jeho ochranu. Neopomenuli jsme ale ani zemědělce, kterým bude poskytnuta pětiletá lhůta na postupný přechod na jiná zdraví i přírodě prospěšná hnojiva.
Information exchange on, and an early warning system and risk assessment procedure for, new psychoactive substances (A8-0359/2016 - Michał Boni)
I believe that new psychoactive substances can pose serious cross-border threats to health which makes it necessary to enhance the monitoring, early warning and combating of those threats. That is why I support this proposal, which seeks to amend Regulation (EC) No 1920/2006 in order to strengthen the EU early warning system and the risk assessment and streamline procedures to ensure more effective and fast action. This proposal also ensures the participation of Europol in the early warning system and risk assessment procedure, in particular as input on the involvement of criminal groups in the manufacture and distribution of new psychoactive substances is concerned. I hope that with this agreement new psychoactive substances will be avoided to a greater extent.
Reflection paper on the future of EU finances (B8-0565/2017)
The resolution on the future of EU Finances is aimed at providing a first response to the Commission’s reflection paper on the future of EU finances (multiannual financial framework (MFF) post 2020), which translates into budgetary terms the five scenarios for the future model of the European Union, as presented in the Commission’s White Paper in March 2017.I firmly support that the structure of the next MFF post 2020 should render the EU Budget more readable and understandable to EU citizens and reflect the political debate on the main orientation pillars of EU spending, including sustainable development, growth and innovation, climate change, solidarity, security and defence. And I strongly believe that contributions to the EU budget should be excluded from the deficit calculations under the Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) to encourage Member States to invest in the European project.
Legitimate measures to protect whistle-blowers acting in the public interest (A8-0295/2017 - Virginie Rozière)
I believe that whistle-blowers, who take great risk of fines and imprisonment, are key people in revealing illegal practices, wrongdoing and misconduct, and should therefore be protected. People who bring evidence of misconduct to the public eye are doing a public good. The most recent example would be the Panama Papers, where the offshore accounts of dozens of government officials were brought into focus. I believe that it is essential for a democracy to protect its truth tellers. Without adequate protections those who put themselves at risk to reveal corrupt practices will be prosecuted. This will discourage others with compromising information from speaking out. I do not believe that those who reveal truths should live in fear. Therefore, I am committed to continue fighting for whistle-blower protection. I have either initiated or supported several actions so far. I will continue with more actions, including reports, meetings, letters and consultations, in order to push the Commission for action.
Minimum income policies as a tool for fighting poverty (A8-0292/2017 - Laura Agea) CS
Často slýcháváme, že se máme nejlépe, jak jsme se kdy v historii lidského pokolení měli. Ve skutečnosti je téměř 120 milionů lidí v EU ohroženo chudobou a sociálním vyloučením. Jedná se o alarmující jednu čtvrtinu evropské populace. I na tomto údaji je vidět důsledek hospodářské krize, ze které se stále vzpamatováváme. Jednou z hlavních překážek sociálního začlenění dotčených osob je složitost národních systémů poskytování dávek, komplikované administrativní procesy s ním spojené nebo nevědomost o možnostech pomoci, které stát lidem v nouzi nabízí. Koncept minimální úrovně důchodů neexistuje ve všech členských státech, natož dohoda na jeho přiměřené výši. Preventivním krokem k předcházení a boji proti chudobě je zisk a udržení důstojného zaměstnání. Hladina nezaměstnanosti napříč EU se liší stejně tak jako úroveň příjmů, shodneme se ale na tom, že obojí negativně působí jak na jednotlivce (evropské občany), tak na ekonomický růst Evropské unie. Pojďme tedy vyslyšet prosby občanů a vdechněme život národním schématům minimálních příjmů a podpůrným možnostem členských států v jejich vyplácení. Mrzí mě, že konzervativci a liberálové se staví ke konceptu minimálního příjmu jako nástroji boje proti chudobě i nadále odmítavě. Zavíráním očí před problémy se jich nijak nezbavíme.
Agreement establishing the EU-LAC International Foundation (A8-0279/2017 - Javier Couso Permuy)
Latin America, the Caribbean and the European Union share strong historical, social and economic relations. This is why I support the ambitious project whose primary aims are dynamic political dialogue and the establishment of a forum for political and economic exchange between the two regions. The Foundation has as its mission to strengthen and promote the bi-regional strategic partnership, enhancing its visibility and fostering the active participation of civil societies from the countries concerned. I believe that through the efforts of the Foundation we will be able to expand the common values shared between our two cultures. I also look forward to the strengthening and the promotion of the bi-regional strategic partnership which will foster the active participation of civil societies from the countries concerned.
Schengen acquis provisions relating to the Visa Information System in Bulgaria and Romania (A8-0286/2017 - Agustín Díaz de Mera García Consuegra)
As the Parliament fully supports Bulgaria and Romania being involved with the EES from the start, I believe the Parliament should approve the draft decision. That is the position set out in the draft report. This draft report relates to a consultation procedure on a Council Decision to grant Bulgaria and Romania passive access to the Visa Information System ('VIS'). I would like to remind all that currently, Bulgaria and Romania are not applying the Schengen acquis in full. However, so that those two Member States are in a position, from the outset, to operate the proposed Entry-Exit System (EES) at the EU’s external borders – negotiations on the EES are advanced - they need access to the VIS. The draft Council decision on which the Parliament is being consulted grants Romania and Bulgaria that passive access to VIS.
Ending child marriage (B8-0535/2017)
I firmly support this resolution, which uses available tools to fight against child marriage externally. I believe that child and early forced marriage is a violation of the rights of the child and a form of violence against women and girls. A child does not have the ability to consent to marriage before reaching a certain age. I am proud to say that the resolution calls on the EU to work with international stakeholders (UNFPA, UNICEF, UN Women) to focus on girls’ empowerment, increase access to sexual and reproductive health and rights services and to use human rights dialogue; Trade for All; GSP+ and bilateral cooperation to curtail the practice of child, early and forced marriage (CEFM). It also focuses on the case of refugee children. I am hopeful that through this resolution we will see progress on this issue so we can stop child marriages around the world.
2017 UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany (COP23) (B8-0534/2017) CS
Přijatá rezoluce Evropského parlamentu se stane mandátem pro delegaci, jež bude za Parlament vystupovat na letošní listopadové konferenci OSN o změně klimatu v Bonnu. Oceňuji rychlost ratifikace Pařížské dohody, ovšem uzavřením dohody naše snahy nekončí ba naopak, proto text obsahuje nové podněty směřující k naplnění závazků dohody. Považuji za zásadní, aby měla delegace v rukách silný mandát, který reflektuje reálné možnosti EU i jednotlivých členských států a přitom se staví zodpovědně k naplňování cílů Pařížské dohody a co víc, pohlíží do budoucnosti k přípravě strategie 2050, která počítá s tzv. zero emission modelem. Pojďme se tedy krok po kroku přibližovat k tomuto milníku. Chtěl bych také zopakovat, že je třeba vyvarovat se stavění hospodářského růstu do kontradikce k úsilí v boji proti klimatickým změnám. Klima bylo a bude klíčové téma, na přizpůsobování se jeho změnám je možné nahlížet i jako na hybnou sílu k realizaci udržitelného hospodářského růstu.
State of play of negotiations with the United Kingdom (B8-0538/2017, B8-0539/2017)
I am glad to see that the UK has taken a step forward, yet [it is] not sufficient. It is important to underline and insist on the EU’s position of negotiations. First of all, I firmly stand [by the position] that the EU must guarantee EU citizens’ full set of rights in UK by covering them with European laws after the UK’s withdrawal, which should be the top concern of the negotiations. Secondly, I would like to place my emphasis on the indivisibility of the single market and customs union; the transition period can only happen under the full integrity of free movement of citizens, capital, service and goods in line with EU law. Thirdly, in terms of financial settlement, the UK must respect its full financial obligations as a Member State, as well as its shares of contingent liabilities and the costs of withdrawal.
Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (A8-0205/2017 - Adina-Ioana Vălean)
EU legislation to restrict the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) has been in force since August 2004. The ‘RoHS legislation’ contributes to reducing the risks to health and the environment relating to those substances. The current Directive, Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in EEE (or RoHS 2), entered into force in July 2011. The new directive revises the scope of RoHS 2, which aims to address the problems identified in the evaluation carried out by the Commission in relation to the scope of the Directive. I firmly support the new directive as it will make it possible for secondary market operations (e.g. reselling, second-hand market) to be carried out for electrical and electronic equipment that were newly covered by RoHS 2 and for spare parts to be used for such equipment if they are put on the market before 22 July 2019.
Women’s economic empowerment in the private and public sectors in the EU (A8-0271/2017 - Anna Hedh)
I believe that women’s economic empowerment is right and smart at the same time: as it is not only fostering gender equality and thus a fundamental right but also boosting economic growth and prosperity. In our modern society it is important to encourage Member States to step up concrete legislation to tackle gender pay gap and to enable women to equally participate in the labour market. I believe that concrete action to improved work-life balance, better share of paid and unpaid work between men and women, pay transparency and wage mapping in order to reach equal pay for equal work and work of equal value, gender equality plans in companies and public sector and highlights the role of collective agreements and social partners in this field. I believe that while the EU is a leader in terms of women’s rights and gender equality, we still has much room to improve. We need to progress when it comes to women’s equal participation in the labour market and in economic decision making. I am looking forward to increasing opportunities for women in the EU in all different social and economic spheres.
Addressing shrinking civil society space in developing countries (A8-0283/2017 - Teresa Jiménez-Becerril Barrio)
I believe that a strong, independent civil society is an indispensable element of a functioning democracy and a vital tool for the protection and promotion of human rights and development. Therefore, I am extremely concerned at the increasing measures in some countries to restrict the operations of NGOs and exclude them, often aggressively, from public life. I remain committed to supporting CSOs in developing countries and assisting governments and local authorities to develop robust and inclusive mechanisms for formalising the role of civil society in political processes. I believe it that it is indispensable that civil society actors including human rights defenders and development NGOs must always have the space to operate free from intimidation, harassment, violence and undue bureaucratic burdens and I will continue to press the Commission, EEAS and Member States to prioritise this in external policy. I regret the clamp-downs placed on NGOs in some countries by governments, including restrictions on access to finance, closing down of operations and harassment, intimidation and violence. I believe that these actions have no place in our modern world and I hope to see progress in this realm in the near future.
The fight against cybercrime (A8-0272/2017 - Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi)
I strongly believe that the sharp increase in ransom ware, botnets and the unauthorised impairment of computer systems has an impact on the security of individuals, the availability and integrity of their personal data, as well as on the protection of privacy and fundamental freedoms and the integrity of critical infrastructure including, but not limited to, energy and electricity supply and financial structures such as the stock exchange. I welcome Commission’s review on European cybersecurity strategy to continue identifying network and information security vulnerabilities of European critical infrastructure, to incentivise the development of resilient systems, and to assess the situation regarding the fight against cybercrime in the EU and the Member States, in order to achieve a better understanding of trends and developments in relation to offences in cyberspace; I firmly support that actions should be taken to enhance the responsibility and liability of service providers, strengthen police and judicial cooperation and capacity-building at European level as well as increase close cooperation at international level in order to fight against cybercrime.
EU political relations with ASEAN (A8-0243/2017 - Reinhard Bütikofer) CS
Podpořil jsem zprávu o vztazích EU se sdružením zemí ASEAN, jelikož dle mého názoru zcela správně obsahuje vedle tradičně skloňovaných témat, jakými jsou obchod, investice, ekonomika a politické vztahy, i strategickou úroveň. Posílení spolupráce s dynamicky se rozvíjejícími zeměmi ASEAN může zasahovat i do oblastí udržitelného rozvoje, mezinárodní kriminality, boje proti organizovanému zločinu a terorismu, správy hranic či námořní bezpečnosti. Země ASEAN jsou významnými obchodními partnery Evropské unie a diskuze o možnostech uzavření dohod o volném obchodu se všemi zeměmi sdružení ASEAN je na místě. Avšak jsou i neméně důležitými partnery EU v otázce udržování stability, bezpečnosti a předcházení konfliktů v asijsko-pacifickém regionu. Evropská unie by měla i nadále podporovat rozvoj mírových vztahů mezi Čínou a jejími sousedy v Jihočínském moři, pro tyto případy je vhodné využít diplomacii a mnohostranná jednání. Naopak členové ASEAN se mohou přiblížit evropským standardům skrze kladení většího důrazu na dodržování sociálních, environmentálních nebo pracovních práv.
EU political relations with India (A8-0242/2017 - Cristian Dan Preda)
As the world’s two largest democratic blocks, I believe that the EU and India have a responsibility to safeguard the rules based international system at this moment of growing tensions and uncertainty. I believe that this resolution will help contribute to the partnership between the EU and India through a number of bilateral agreements such as trade and investment, poverty alleviation and education. I would like to place special emphasis on the need for dialogue on all levels including inter-parliamentary diplomacy between the EU and India. Through cooperation and coordination the resolution also stipulates that the EU and India will also launch new approaches to global challenges such as climate change, terrorism, and regional conflicts. I would like to emphasize concerns related to the human-rights situation, particularly woman, minorities and the new law on NGO funding. I strongly support the intensification of dialogue between India and the EU in the realm of human-rights as means to achieving progress in these areas. I call upon India and Pakistan to reinvigorate dialogue on all problematic issues between the two countries.
Mobilisation of the EU Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Italy (A8-0280/2017 - Giovanni La Via) CS
Itálie si ve druhé polovině roku 2016 a na počátku roku 2017 prošla sérii zemětřesení, která obrovským způsobem poškodila infrastrukturu v zemi. Itálie proto požádala o příspěvek z Fondu solidarity EU, který existuje pro pomoc členským zemím EU, které byly zasazeny převážně ekologickými katastrofami. I Česká republika z tohoto fondu v minulosti čerpala pomoc pro boj s následky povodní. Nesmírný rozsah škod v Itálii vedl k tomu, že Itálie požádala o historicky nejvyšší příspěvek z tohoto fondu, který vyžadoval úpravy v rozpočtu na rok 2017, ale částečně ubere i alokaci fondu pro rok 2018. Itálie v posledních letech prochází velmi náročným obdobím. Období finanční nestability následovala migrační krize a poté i série zemětřesení. Z toho důvodu podporuji nadstandardní výši příspěvku, který Itálii byl (a ještě bude) vyplacen.
Inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry into the 2030 climate and energy framework (A8-0262/2017 - Norbert Lins) CS
Považuji za zásadní, že jsme přijali Pařížskou dohodu o změně klimatu. Nyní – rok po jejím vstupu v platnost – hlasujeme o dílčí části, která by mohla napomoci k naplnění jejích cílů. Hlavní roli zde hrají lesy a půda. Podpořil jsem postoj Evropského parlamentu v otázce zahrnutí odvětví lesnictví a využívání půdy do politiky EU v oblasti klimatu. Lesy a půda jsou na jedné straně ohroženy klimatickými změnami, ale jsou i součástí řešení klimatických problémů. Lesy totiž tvoří v EU přes 40 % povrchu a jejich pozitivní vliv na pohlcování CO2 je neoddiskutovatelný. Každoročně se díky evropským lesům podaří vykompenzovat desetinu vzniklých emisí, je ale nutné mít na paměti, že úsilí EU v oblasti klimatu se musí rozprostřít rovnoměrně mezi mnohá odvětví. Avšak s tím, jak se blíží rok 2030, tak je třeba podpořit členské státy i jednotlivá odvětví v hledání dalších možných nástrojů pro naplnění klimatických cílů. Vytvořením právního rámce pro emise skleníkových plynů a jejich pohlcování v odvětví LULUCF po roce 2021 dojde k legitimizaci lesnictví a využívání půdy v otázce napomáhání dosažení klimatických cílů. Je nezbytně nutné dodržet, aby byly lesy obhospodařovány v souladu se zásadami udržitelnosti, stejně tak jako nalézt spravedlivé referenční hodnoty pro jednotlivé státy.
Arms export: implementation of Common Position 2008/944/CFSP (A8-0264/2017 - Bodil Valero)
I would like to urge Member States and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to significantly improve the consistency of the implementation of the Common Position. I believe this will enhance the security of civilians who are suffering because of conflict and human rights abuses in third countries, the security of the Union and its citizens, and create a level playing field for EU companies. I came to Brussels with the belief that the EU is a values—based global actor. That is why I believe that consistent implementation of the Common Position is essential for the EU’s credibility. I am encouraged that this resolution, which has broad support in the European Parliament, takes a solid stand in favour of stronger oversight for the implementation of the Common Position. I would like to emphasise that this resolution does not infringe on the rights of Member States to acquire arms for self-defence. I am concerned that some Member States have continued providing arms to the Saudi-led coalition even after the deterioration of the military situation, which has further exacerbated the refugee crisis. This is why I believe the implementation of the Common Policy to be so crucial.
EU political relations with Latin America (A8-0268/2017 - Javi López)
I believe that Latin American and the Caribbean regions constitute a key partner for the EU when it comes to facing current global challenges. The long-lasting partnership between the EU and the LAC countries is founded on historical, cultural, human and economic ties, which I believe should not be taken for granted. I believe that the EU and LAC countries are facing common challenges in the areas of economic growth, social inclusion and gender equality. Through cooperation and understanding, I believe that both LAC countries and the EU can improve their records on these critical issues. The new geopolitical scenario reinforces the LAC region as a strategic priority for the EU’s foreign policy, as both regions share a common vision of the world based on multilateralism, dialogue, sustainability, the rule of law and open societies. I would like to recall that the goal of eradicating poverty and reducing inequality must be addressed through social cohesion and inclusion and I am encouraged that this resolution tackles those important issues. This resolution promises to strengthen the LAC and EU relationship with the ‘advancement of the bi-regional and cooperation exchange’ which I believe is an important step for improved relations.
Corruption and human rights in third countries (A8-0246/2017 - Petras Auštrevičius)
Human rights are indivisible and interdependent, and the consequences of corrupt governance are multiple and touch on all human rights – civil, political, economic, social and cultural, as well as the right to development. The recent ‘Azerbaijani Laundromat’ revelations only reconfirmed to the importance of this report. Therefore, I strongly support the amendment in this regard. I welcome the collective action to be taken at national and international level to prevent and combat corruption, with a view to tackling corruption as an interlinked, complex and cross-cutting phenomenon that obstructs political, economic and social development and fuels international crime, including terrorism-related activities. I express deep concern over the Azerbaijani money laundering scandal and emphasis the EU’s zero tolerance on any type of corruption. I firmly urge the Azerbaijani authorities to start an independent and impartial inquiry into these allegations without delay and cooperate fully with competent international authorities and bodies on this issue.
Nominal composition of the special committee on terrorism CS
Vážím si toho, že jsem byl nominován členem (náhradníkem) nově vzniklého zvláštního výboru pro boj proti terorismu. Situace v Evropě odhalila mezery v připravenosti a schopnosti čelit opakovaným útokům v podobě, v jaké jsme jejich svědkem. Jedním z důvodů je i nedostatečná spolupráce při sdílení citlivých dat mezi národními bezpečnostními agenturami. Pravě na tento aspekt by se měla práce nově vzniklého výboru zaměřit, zabývat se bude i dalšími celoevropskými politikami v bezpečnostní oblasti, například kybernetickou bezpečností, finančními zdroji, které z Evropy plynou extremistickým skupinám, nebo třeba opatřeními na ochranu osobních údajů.
EU-Iceland Agreement on the protection of geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs (A8-0254/2017 - David Borrelli) CS
Evropský parlament udělil souhlas s uzavřením dohody mezi EU a Islandem v otázce ochrany zeměpisných označení zemědělských produktů a potravin a poskytl tak možnost přijmout tuto dohodu i na úrovni Rady. I já jsem hlasoval pro uzavření této dohody, jelikož věřím, že se jedná o krok správným směrem k oblasti obchodních vztahů. Island je členem Evropského hospodářského prostoru, v jehož rámci je zajištěn volný pohyb zboží. Zemědělské produkty a produkty rybolovu však mají na vnitřním trhu specifické postavení. Uzavření dohody o chráněných zeměpisných označeních s Islandem je v souladu s celkovou strategií EU týkající se podpory produkce a spotřeby produktů EU se zeměpisným označením. EU si v současné době chrání přes 1 150 potravin skrze chráněné zeměpisné označení a Island získá rovněž tuto možnost přiřadit k části své zemědělské produkce chráněné zeměpisné označení. Uzavření této dohody odráží zájem obou stran podporovat a rozvíjet obchod s kvalitními zemědělskými produkty, jejichž výroba, zpracování nebo příprava se pevně váže k určitému regionu nebo místu. Ochrana zeměpisných označení zemědělských produktů pak bude platit recipročně jak na trhu EU, tak na islandském trhu a obchod mezi oběma subjekty získá zase o něco jasnější pravidla a podporu.
EU-Iceland Agreement concerning additional trade preferences in agricultural products (A8-0256/2017 - David Borrelli) CS
Jsem rád, že se Evropský parlament vyslovil k tématu uzavření dohody mezi EU a Islandem o dodatečných obchodních preferencích pro zemědělské produkty a vítám jeho rozhodnutí podpořit tuto dohodu. Nyní Rada získala mandát uzavřít dohodu, o které se jedná již dlouhých pět let. Zemědělské produkty totiž mají specifické postavení na vnitřním trhu EU, a přestože je Island plnohodnotným členem Evropského hospodářského prostoru, stále můžeme v této oblasti zaznamenat určité obchodní překážky. Díky této dohodě o dodatečných obchodních preferencích pro zemědělské produkty dojde k liberalizaci agrárního obchodu jak na straně EU, tak i na straně Islandu a otevřou se nové možnosti spolupráce v oblasti obchodování se zemědělskými produkty. EU je čistým vývozcem základních zemědělských produktů na Island, vývoz z EU na Island je přibližně šestkrát větší než dovoz z Islandu, avšak jednání, která vyústila v tuto dohodu, dosáhla vyváženého výsledku s přihlédnutím k samostatným jednáním o chráněných zeměpisných označeních.
Implementation of the Mediation Directive (A8-0238/2017 - Kostas Chrysogonos)
The Mediation Directive aims to facilitate access to alternative dispute resolution and the promotion of the amicable settlement of disputes, by the promotion of the use of mediation as well as of a balanced relationship between mediation and judicial proceedings. I strongly believe that mediation can provide a cost-effective and quick extra-judicial resolution of disputes in civil and commercial matters through processes tailored to the needs of the parties. However, difficulties relating to the lack of mediation ‘culture’ in Member States have affected the functioning of national mediation systems. Therefore, I welcome Member States further improving the application of the Mediation Directive in order to increase their efforts on promoting and encouraging mediation. I would also like to show my support for the Commission’s continuing co-financing of mediation related projects through its ‘Justice Programme’.
Academic further and distance education as part of the European lifelong learning strategy (A8-0252/2017 - Milan Zver)
Many educational and training institutions are now facing significant challenges, due to the digital transformation, which are impacting teaching and learning process. In parallel, there is a need to bolster the capacity for social inclusion and civic participation as well as personal development, and to enhance European democratic values and tolerance with a view to fostering open-mindedness and preventing intolerance of any kind. I firmly take the view that academic further and distance education are important tools to address some of those challenges.I strongly support the Commission and the Member States doing more in order to bridge the existing technological gap between the educational institutions that are well equipped and those which are not, as part of the national strategies for digital skills. I would also like to highlight the importance of vocational and educational training, as well as flexible learning formats such as distance and blended learning, in helping people in employment to reconcile work and/or education with their family and private life.
Promotion of internet connectivity in local communities (A8-0181/2017 - Carlos Zorrinho) CS
Vítám, že se podařilo nalézt kompromis ohledně parametrů i financování projektu Wifi4EU. Bude důležité zejména dodržet geografickou balanci financování, ale také správně definovat skutečně relevantní zájemce o finanční podporu. Chci na tomto místě zdůraznit, že tento typ veřejné podpory nebude škodit tržnímu prostředí, neboť se jedná o příspěvek malého rozsahu a pouze do míst, která nejsou rentabilní pro soukromé firmy. Jsem přesvědčen, že potenciál pro využití financování je značný. Věřím, že budou financovány smysluplné projekty, které skutečně povedou k naplnění původního záměru legislativy. Je proto ovšem nezbytně nutné posílit kontrolní mechanismy, a to nejen na úrovni EU, ale i na úrovni jednotlivých členských států, zejména mají-li být synergie s dalšími evropskými fondy či národním spolufinancováním. Za absolutně nezbytný považuji důraz na transparentnost financování a financovaných projektů.
Whale hunting in Norway (B8-0499/2017) CS
Chtěl bych vyjádřit souhlas s obsahem usnesení Evropského parlamentu týkajícího se problematiky lovu velryb v Norsku. Je třeba Norsku připomenout, že se po boku dalších států zavázalo k dodržování zákazu komerčního lovu velryb, které vstoupilo v platnost již v roce 1986. Moratorium platí dodnes a jeho cílem je chránit populaci velryb a napomáhat k jejímu zachování. Norsko si sice v devadesátých letech prosadilo formální námitku proti zákazu, avšak odhad usmrcení 13 000 velryb v uplynulých více než 30 letech je alarmující. Podporuji snahu Parlamentu vyzvat Norsko ke stažení svých výhrad vůči úmluvě o obchodování s velrybím masem a velrybími produkty. Norsko musí respektovat mezinárodní zákaz komerčního lovu velryb a my musíme apelovat na Norsko rovněž s ohledem na to, že tento stát je členem Evropského hospodářského prostoru a přijímá tak závazky EU v oblasti ochrany životního prostředí. Připomínám, že Komise by rovněž měla zajistit, aby do budoucna nebylo možné legálně přepravovat velrybí maso a produkty přes přístavy v EU. Závěrem chci uvést, že Evropská komise a Rada by měly zintenzivnit bilaterální, resp. multilaterální jednání s cílem přimět Norsko k ukončení veškerého komerčního lovu velryb.
EU accession to the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (A8-0266/2017 - Christine Revault d'Allonnes Bonnefoy, Anna Maria Corazza Bildt)
I express my deep concern over the violence against women, which is a brutal form of discrimination and a violation of human rights that happens, I am afraid, in every society and in every EU country. I firmly stand with the zero tolerance on violence against women. Therefore, I strongly support that the European Union confirms its commitment to combating violence against women, within its territory and globally, and strengthens the existing legal framework and its capacity to act by joining the Istanbul Convention.I would like also to emphasise that having the EU join the Convention will ensure complementarity between the national and EU level and will consolidate the capacity for the EU to play a more effective role in international forums such as the Council of Europe’s Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO).
Impact of international trade and EU’s trade policies on global value chains (A8-0269/2017 - Maria Arena)
I believe that the right to association and collective bargaining are core tenets of the European Union. I strongly support this resolution which makes it an obligation to investigate accidents properly. I believe that under current conditions, a multilateral approach would be the best way to find solutions in this field. I would like to see all European businesses operate on a level playing field. This is because evidence has shown that a mix of regulatory and voluntary action can be positive but also leads to unfair competition for those actors who choose to comply with non-binding labour and environmental standards.This is why I am encouraged to see amendments which support stronger corporate accountability in this resolution. This resolution will help improve the general business climate as well as improving labour, social and environmental standards throughout the supply chain. I am glad to see that this resolution also includes a gender perspective, which has so far been absent in the Commission’s ‘Trade for All’ strategy, to be included and mainstreamed in trade policy, the ‘Aid for Trade’ strategy, and all future FTAs and impact assessments.
2016 Report on Turkey (A8-0234/2017 - Kati Piri) CS
Každoroční zpráva pro Turecko je součástí pravidelného reportingu o zemích, které mají kandidátský status pro členství v EU. Poslední rok ovšem potvrzuje trend, že Turecko se členství v EU postupně stále více a více vzdaluje. Situace v Turecku je z pohledu demokratizace země naprosto kritická. Pokračují neoprávněné zátahy na domnělé odpůrce režimu, kolektivní propouštění soudců a akademiků, dochází k hromadnému zatýkání novinářů a lidskoprávních aktivistů. Podpořil jsem precizní a konzistentní zprávu Evropského parlamentu, která nejen analyzuje aktuální situaci, ale rovněž navrhuje zásadní a radikální kroky. Zásadním vzkazem Evropského parlamentu je výzva, aby Komise a členské státy bezodkladně formálně přerušily vyjednávací rozhovory s Tureckem, pokud dojde k implementaci ústavních reforem, které byly přijaty v referendu letos v dubnu, což plně podporuji. Jsem zastáncem toho, aby v případě přerušení kandidátských rozhovorů tím uvolněné finanční prostředky byly převedeny na přímou podporu turecké občanské společnosti, výměnných programů a uprchlíků žijících v Turecku. Zejména v současné geopolitické situaci si Evropa ovšem nemůže dovolit před Tureckem zabouchnout dveře. I z toho důvodu zpráva navrhuje pracovat paralelně na normalizaci vztahů, konkrétně pak například v oblasti prohlubování celní unie. Osobně jsem však vůči této myšlence skeptický.
European Fund for Sustainable Development (EFSD) and establishing the EFSD Guarantee and the EFSD Guarantee Fund (A8-0170/2017 - Eduard Kukan, Doru-Claudian Frunzulică, Eider Gardiazabal Rubial) CS
Podpořil jsem svým hlasem dnešní usnesení ve prospěch návrhu Komise na zřízení Evropského fondu pro udržitelný rozvoj (EFSD). Problematikou EFSD jsem se zabýval i jako stínový zpravodaj ve výboru CONT, kde jsme projednávali zejména proveditelnost, efektivitu a transparentnost finančního nastavení a zapojení Evropského parlamentu do finančního dohledu. Jsem rád, že jsme dosáhli shody na mobilizaci 44 miliard EUR pro investice v Africe i v sousedních zemích EU. EFSD slučuje fungování nového Garančního fondu (ve výši 1,5 miliardy EUR) se stávajícími nástroji s cílem podpořit investice do udržitelného a inkluzivního rozvoje v daných zemích. Naším cílem by mělo být především potírání původních příčin současných, ale i příštích migračních krizí. Afrika má v tomto ohledu pro Evropu strategický význam a prohloubení a posílení spolupráce s našimi africkými partnery je proto naprosto zásadní. Rád bych ještě zdůraznil, že právě investiční podoba fondu včetně nezbytného zapojení soukromého sektoru do projektů, nikoliv materiální pomoc, jsou jedinou cestou k ekonomickému a společenskému rozvoji řady afrických států. Vedle toho bude fond aktivní i pro projekty v zemích Východního partnerství, kde jsou investice nezbytné pro další sbližování s EU.
EU action for sustainability (A8-0239/2017 - Seb Dance) CS
Jsem rád, že dnes Evropský parlament podpořil zprávu zpravodaje ze sociálně demokratické skupiny, ve které žádáme ambicióznější přístup k implementaci cílů udržitelného rozvoje, které přijalo generální shromáždění OSN v roce 2030. Je zapotřebí, abychom nejen stanovili jasné cíle, ale také monitorování procesu jejich dosahování. Jako sociální demokrat považuji za nepřijatelné, aby ve 21. století existovala dětská chudoba v takovém rozsahu, jakého jsme svědky, to samé se týká nedostatečného přístupu ke vzdělání a zdravotní péči. Považuji za nutné, aby se více prohloubila spolupráce všech úrovní veřejné správy – státní, regionální i místní – se zástupci firemního i neziskového sektoru. Je potřeba mít na paměti, že výše uvedené problémy se zdaleka netýkají jen zemí rozvojového světa. Stejně tak jejich řešení nelze vytrhnout z globálního kontextu. Zdůraznit bych chtěl především vazbu chudoby na klimatické změny a naše snahy jim zabránit, nebo je alespoň výrazně zpomalit.
Convention on long-range transboundary air pollution to abate acidification, eutrophication and ground-level ozone (A8-0241/2017 - Adina-Ioana Vălean) CS
Jsem rád, že Evropský parlament přijal rozhodnutí Rady o přijetí změny Protokolu o omezování acidifikace, eutrofizace a přízemního ozonu z roku 1999 k Úmluvě o dálkovém znečišťování ovzduší přecházejícím hranice státy z roku 1979. Účelem úmluvy o dálkovém znečišťování ovzduší přecházejícím hranice státy je chránit lidské prostředí před znečišťováním ovzduší. Protokol o omezování acidifikace, eutrofizace a přízemního ozonu z roku 1999 (dále Göteborský protokol) je jeden z osmi protokolů, které jsou součástí úmluvy. Cílem tohoto protokolu je omezit acidifikaci, eutrofizaci a přízemní ozon stanovením emisních stropů pro oxid siřičitý, oxidy dusíku, těkavé organické sloučeniny a amoniak.V roce 2012 se smluvní strany Göteborského protokolu dohodly na zahrnutí přísnějších závazků v oblasti snížení emisí do roku 2020. Protokol bude obsahovat první závaznou dohodu, která přispěje ke snížení emisí jemných částic. Mimo jiné protokol obsahuje opatření týkající se černého uhlíku obsaženého v pevných částicích. Ratifikaci změn Göteborského protokolu jednoznačně považuji za velmi důležitý krok, který povede k vyšší úrovni ochrany lidského zdraví a životního prostředí před znečišťováním ovzduší přecházejícím hranice států.
Conclusion of the EU-Cuba Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement (Consent) (A8-0232/2017 - Elena Valenciano) CS
Jsem rád, že díky i mému hlasu Evropský parlament dal souhlas k uzavření Dohody o politickém dialogu a spolupráci mezi Evropskou unií a Kubou. Tato dohoda, kterou EU podepsala s Kubou v prosinci 2016, stanoví obecné zásady mezi EU a Kubou a vytváří institucionální strukturu pro správu dohody. Cílem je posílení dvoustranného politického dialogu, rozšíření hospodářské a rozvojové spolupráce i větší možnosti společného postupu na mezinárodní úrovni.Domnívám se, že se jedná o historickou dohodu vzhledem k tomu, že se jedná o první dvoustranný politický závazek EU a Kuby a tímto dochází k posunu unijních vztahů s Latinskou Amerikou. Jsem potěšen, že EU je prostřednictvím této dohody připravena podpořit transformační proces kubánského hospodářství a společnosti. Mimo jiné jsem přesvědčen, že v budoucnosti nastane příležitost k většímu prohlubování našich dvoustranných vztahů. Rovněž považuji za zásadní, aby Kuba dodržovala lidská práva. Proto jsem rád, že tato dohoda obsahuje takzvanou doložku o lidských právech, která umožňuje pozastavení dohody o politickém dialogu a spolupráci v případě porušení ustanovení o lidských právech.
Conclusion of the EU-Cuba Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement (Resolution) (A8-0233/2017 - Elena Valenciano) CS
Hlasoval jsem pro přijetí usnesení týkajícího se uzavření Dohody o politickém dialogu a spolupráci mezi Evropskou unií a Kubou. Tato rezoluce zdůrazňuje, že tato dohoda by měla přispět ke zlepšení životních podmínek a sociálních práv kubánských občanů. Usnesení mimo jiné vyzývá evropské instituce a členské státy, aby pomohly hospodářské a politické transformaci na Kubě a podporovaly přechod směrem k demokratickým a volebním standardům respektujícím základní práva všech jejich občanů. Jako sociální demokrat věřím, že dohoda je historickým milníkem spolupráce mezi Evropskou unií a Kubou, která podporuje dialog, spolupráci s cílem podpořit udržitelný rozvoj, demokracii a lidská práva. Rovněž považuji za prioritní, aby dodržování lidských práv a svobod a usnadnění hospodářské a sociální modernizace zaměřené na zlepšení životní úrovně kubánského obyvatelstva patřilo mezi hlavní cíle politiky EU vůči Kubě.
EU-Kosovo Framework Agreement on the general principles for the participation of Kosovo in Union programmes (A8-0207/2017 - Ulrike Lunacek) CS
Jsem potěšen, že Evropský parlament přijal rozhodnutí Rady o uzavření Rámcové dohody mezi Evropskou unií a Kosovem o obecných zásadách účasti Kosova na programech Unie. Díky rámcové dohodě bude Kosovu umožněno se účastnit na programech Unie v souladu s jeho závazky. Rámcová dohoda umožní postupné otevírání určitých programů Unie pro Kosovo nebo jeho zvýšenou účast v těchto programech. Kosovo bude za účast na programech Unie finančně přispívat do souhrnného rozpočtu Evropské unie.Jsem přesvědčen, že tato dohoda bude dalším krokem k prohlubování vztahů mezi Evropskou unií a Kosovem. Pevně věřím, že uzavřením rámcové dohody se posílí evropská perspektiva Kosova, která usnadní začlenění země do politik EU a zároveň přiblíží zemi k členství EU.
The role of fisheries-related tourism in the diversification of fisheries (A8-0221/2017 - Renata Briano) CS
Turismus je významným zdrojem příjmů pro řadu tradičních rybářských oblastí. Potenciál takových oblastí je mimořádný, zato jejich stávající ekonomická situace je mnohdy velmi tristní. Evropský parlament ve své zprávě z vlastní iniciativy navrhuje řadu opatření, jak odblokovat řadu překážek, které stojí v cestě k lepšímu a udržitelnému využívání tradičních rybářských oblastí. Podporuji tuto zprávu stejně jako konkrétní kroky v ní navržené. Jsem přesvědčen, že udržitelný cestovní ruch pomůže nejen ke zlepšení hospodářské situace v těchto oblastech, ale povede i ke zkvalitnění pracovních podmínek lidí, kteří v nich žijí a pomáhají zachovávat kulturně-přírodní dědictví. Je potřeba, aby tito lidé získali všechny potřebné znalosti a dovednosti v oblasti provozu udržitelného cestovního ruchu, stejně jako prohloubili své znalosti v oblasti např. mořské biologie či kulturních tradic. Jsem přesvědčen, že zvláštní důraz v otázce vzdělávání a tréninku musí být kladen na větší zapojení žen. Strategie pro podporu turistiky v rybolovných oblastech musí dle mého názoru cílit i na mimosezónní turistiku, která se neobejde bez dodatečné funkční infrastruktury. Plně podporuji návrh zpravodajky, aby na finanční podporu turistiky v rybářských oblastech bylo možno kombinovat příspěvky z vícero evropských fondů, konkrétně z fondu pro rybolov EMFF, strukturálních fondů ERDF a ESF a ze zemědělského fondu EAFRD.
Macro-financial assistance to Moldova (A8-0185/2017 - Sorin Moisă) CS
Jsem potěšen, že Evropský parlament přijal zprávu o návrhu rozhodnutí Evropského parlamentu a Rady o poskytnutí makrofinanční pomoci Moldavské republice v maximální výši 100 milionů EUR. Cílem makrofinanční pomoci je podpořit hospodářskou stabilizaci Moldavska a jeho obsáhlý program reforem.Moldavské hospodářství je výrazně ovlivněno politickou nestabilitou z období mezi volbami v listopadu 2014 a 2016, skandálem s bankovními podvody, slabou hospodářské činnosti v regionu a zákazem dovozu, který vydalo Rusko. Domnívám se, že je nutné pomoci Moldavsku jakožto kandidátské zemi EU, kterou považuji za důležitého partnera v regionu. V Moldavsku stále přetrvávají obavy ohledně dodržování lidských práv, jakož i otázky správy věci veřejných a právního státu. Z tohoto důvodu jednoznačně podporuji výsledek trialogu, jenž se dohodl na společném prohlášení, že nezbytnou podmínkou pro poskytnutí makrofinanční pomoci je, že Moldavsko bude respektovat účinné demokratické mechanismy, včetně parlamentního systému založeného na pluralitě politických stran, zásady právního státu, a že zaručí dodržování lidských práv.
Introduction of temporary autonomous trade measures for Ukraine (A8-0193/2017 - Jarosław Wałęsa) CS
Vždy jsem patřil mezi podporovatele asociační dohody s Ukrajinou, včetně DCFTA. Hospodářská situace Ukrajiny se významně zhoršila po anexi Krymu a ruské okupaci, a tak velmi vítám, že Komise ve svém upraveném návrhu DCFTA zohlednila aktuální situaci a zvýšila kvóty pro některé zemědělské a průmyslové produkty z Ukrajiny, a to pro období nadcházejících 3 let. Jednoznačně podporuji tyto nové podmínky a jsem přesvědčen, že právě stimuly v hospodářské oblasti jsou nejefektivnějším způsobem, jakým může EU Ukrajině pomoci. Plenární zasedání hlasovalo tento týden o výsledcích trialogu. Jsem rovněž přesvědčen, a v tomto ohledu byly provedeny řádné analýzy, že zvýšení kvót nebude mít fatální následky na žádné výrobce z EU. Mrzí mne pouze, že některé produkty byly nakonec z nového systému kvót vyřazeny díky zablokování ze strany PPE. Naše frakce ovšem prosadila zvýšení kvót v řadě oblastí a vyslala tak jasný signál, že to s podporou Ukrajiny myslíme vážně. Na druhé straně ale zároveň dostatečně chráníme i trh EU. Ukrajina bude povinna nejen dodržovat řádně povinnosti vyplývající z asociační dohody ohledně boje proti korupci a implementace řady reforem. Rovněž bude dále monitorován a vyhodnocován sociální dopad na Ukrajině i v členských státech EU.
Implementation of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (A8-0200/2017 - José Manuel Fernandes, Udo Bullmann) CS
Velmi rád jsem podpořil zprávu, která velmi přesně popisuje výsledky Evropského fondu pro strategické investice. Tento fond zatím existuje pouze rok a půl, proto je ještě brzy na jeho finální hodnocení. Tato zpráva dává fondu určité rady a návody, jak nejlépe plnit jeho úkoly. Domnívám se, že pokud jim fond bude naslouchat, tak se v budoucnu stane dalším nástrojem Evropské unie pro zkvalitňování života občanů a posílení dlouhodobě udržitelného rozvoje. Z problémů, na které by se fond měl zaměřit, bych uvedl především komunikaci, to jak vnitřní, tak vnější. Kromě urychlení schvalovacích postupů by měl fond lépe komunikovat s ostatními zúčastněnými subjekty, jako jsou národní banky a další místní aktéři.
Online platforms and the Digital Single Market (A8-0204/2017 - Henna Virkkunen, Philippe Juvin)
. ‒ The work on online platforms and the digital single market is vital to the future of technology and its use throughout Europe. Ensuring that Europe in its entirety has a highly digitally skilled workforce, through equal access to technology and new rules on compliance with labour and social rights, means that European citizens can have an assurance of security in the digital field. Alongside the promotion of digital literacy and ensuring that rules and laws are followed when online, the same approach must be applicable when offline.In relation to competition, this report provides for a level playing field and the suppression of digital monopolies, as well as a way for companies to pay taxes more efficiently through the Member State in which they do business. I support the report wholeheartedly as I believe not only that Europe is entering into a strongly digital age but also that it should be the global model for an innovative and comprehensible digital single market. Further important points concern regulations on the transparency of data collection, clear and fair terms and conditions for consumers, so as to ensure liability, and a guarantee of workers’ social rights in the digital age and the digital marketplace.
Humanitarian situation in Yemen (RC-B8-0407/2017, B8-0407/2017, B8-0408/2017, B8-0409/2017, B8-0410/2017, B8-0411/2017, B8-0412/2017, B8-0413/2017) CS
Od saudsoarabské intervence stoupl v zemi počet tzv. dětských svateb. Rodiče prodávají dívky do svazků s mnohem staršími muži, aby uchránili zbytek rodiny od hladovění. 18 milionů lidí – dvě třetiny země – trpí vážným hladem a naléhavě potřebují humanitární pomoc. Dva a půl milionu dětí trpí akutní podvýživou. Snadno preventivní nemoci ničí život, včetně epidemie cholery, která se stále šíří a vytváří kritickou situaci, která je pro děti zvlášť zoufalá. Všechny zúčastněné strany musí v této situaci umožnit neomezený přístup k humanitární pomoci všem potřebným lidem. Evropská unie by měla začít aktivně podporovat dialog uvnitř země.
Statute and funding of European political parties and foundations (B8-0405/2017, B8-0406/2017)
. ‒ With regard to the Commission statement in relation to revision of the regulation on the funding of political parties and foundations, the two main suggestions proposed by Parliament are on co-financing and multi-party membership for MEPs.Given the timely nature of the anticipated Commission proposal, the Committee on Constitutional Affairs is going to hold a public hearing on 12 July this year. In line with the four main political parties of the European Parliament, I support such expediency and cooperation from the political parties and I am glad that such a vital subject is at last being addressed by the Commission.
Binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement (A8-0208/2017 - Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy) CS
Domnívám se, že hlavním úkolem každé generace je předat Zemi té další generaci. Z toho důvodu také velmi podporuji Pařížskou dohodu, která má za cíl udržet nárůst teploty pod 2 °C. Celý svět směřuje k nízkouhlíkovému hospodářství. Evropa jakožto nejvyspělejší kontinent by měla být v čele tohoto přerodu. Jsem rád, že si uvědomujeme nebezpečí, které globální oteplování přináší, a snažíme se ho snížit na minimum. Jsem přesvědčen, že jsme schopni fungovat s mnohem menšími emisemi, než jaké produkujeme nyní. Již nyní máme velké množství alternativních energetických zdrojů. Doufám, že toto nařízení nám umožní dostát požadavkům, které jsme se zavázali v Pařížské dohodě plnit.
Objection to Commission Delegated Regulation amending Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 as regards the control measures relating to the cultivation of hemp and certain provisions on payments (B8-0395/2017) CS
Jakožto dobrého Evropana mě velmi trápí rozpory mezi Komisí a Parlamentem. Někdy jsou bohužel takové drobné spory nezbytné, abychom zachovali jasně vymezené pravomoci. Nařízení Komise týkající se ekologických plateb nám bylo podáno jako jeden celek bez možnosti komentáře k jeho jednotlivým částem. Obávám se, že Komise tímto zjednodušením posunula možnost našeho rozhodování. Proto jsem hlasoval proti nařízení Komise. Myslím si, že Parlament by měl mít možnost vyjádřit se ke každému případu zvlášť. Toto nařízení je také problematické v tom smyslu, že by mohla být ohrožena produkce bílkovin v Evropské unii, tím spíš, když jsou bílkoviny už nyní dováženy. Doufám, že Komise své nařízení brzy přepracuje a předloží nám jej v nové a lepší podobě, kterou bude moci Parlament důkladně projednat. Věřím, že nakonec dojdeme ke všeobecné shodě.
2016 Report on Serbia (A8-0063/2017 - David McAllister) CS
Za hlavní zásluhu Evropské unie považuji, že se jí daří bezprecedentně dlouho udržet mír v Evropě. A s každým dalším členským státem se nebezpečí vypuknutí dalšího válečného konfliktu snižuje. Jsem velmi rád, že se Srbsko snaží k Unii připojit. Nejdříve je ale nutné, aby splnilo všechny podmínky, nejen ekonomické, ale především ty lidskoprávní. V případě Srbska je také problematický napjatý vztah s Kosovem. Jsem rád, že Srbsko učinilo významný pokrok k normalizaci vztahů a musím také kvitovat, že Srbsko usiluje o vytvoření funkčního tržního hospodářství. Obávám se ale, že má vážné nedostatky především v ochraně menšin a jejich politickém zastoupení. Věřím, že přijetí této zprávy napomůže správně posoudit připravenost Srbska do Unie vstoupit. Osobně bych si přál, aby to bylo velmi brzy.
2016 Report on Kosovo (A8-0062/2017 - Ulrike Lunacek) CS
Osobně věřím, že všechny země Balkánu jednou budou členy Evropské unie. Kosovo je z těchto států pravděpodobně nejproblematičtější. Několik členských států Evropské unie ho stále ještě neuznalo, což je ale doufejme jen otázka času. Jde především o problematický vztah se Srbskem. I ten se ale, i přes občasné provokace, v posledních letech zlepšuje. Myslím tedy, že je na cestě ke splnění všech podmínek, i když tato cesta možná ještě bude dlouhá.
2016 Report on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (A8-0055/2017 - Ivo Vajgl) CS
Věřím, že pokud si to bude Makedonie přát, tak bude v budoucnu možné i její přistoupení do Evropské unie. Bohužel nyní nemohu říci, že je na nejlepší cestě. Přes nedávné demokratické volby se stále Makedonii nepodařilo vybudovat důvěru a dialog mezi jednotlivými politickými stranami. Tato nešťastná politická situace postup ke splnění požadavků pro vstup do Unie spíše brzdí místo toho, aby jej podporovala. Doufám, že se Makedonii podaří tuto vleklou politickou krizi vyřešit a vybudovat fungující demokratický systém. Pak se bude moci sama rozhodnout, zda se chce stát členem Unie, což bych velmi uvítal.
Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (RC-B8-0397/2017, B8-0397/2017, B8-0398/2017, B8-0399/2017, B8-0400/2017, B8-0401/2017, B8-0402/2017) CS
Sociálně demokratická frakce v Evropském parlamentu podpořila usnesení o situaci v Demokratické republice Kongo vyjadřující znepokojení nad rostoucím násilím a politickou nestabilitou v této zemi. Chceme vyzvat konžské orgány, aby plně respektovaly lidská práva a ústavu. Prezident Kabila by měl vyhlásit transparentní a svobodné prezidentské a parlamentní volby do konce roku 2017. Odložení těchto voleb je zcela nepřijatelné a nebezpečné pro stabilitu země. Demokratická republika Kongo přijala v rámci dohody z Cotonou závazky respektovat demokracii, právní stát a lidská práva, včetně svobody projevu a sdělovacích prostředků. Mezinárodní společenství by mělo jednoznačně zvýšit tlak na vládu Konga, aby se země mohla vypořádat s humanitární a politickou krizí. Pevně věříme, že respekt k demokracii, míru a mírovému převodu moci musí být nyní prioritou všech politických sil v Demokratické republice Kongo.
State of play of the implementation of the Sustainability Compact in Bangladesh (B8-0396/2017)
This is a motion for a resolution to continue the sustainability Compact and ACCORD for labour and human rights reform in Bangladesh. I support this motion, although I would have wished to see stronger binding language in the resolution, and I am glad to see a majority consensus on this issue. I hope to see the Sustainability Compact renewed and look forward to discussion on the Compact’s renewal during the upcoming ILO convention in June. Furthermore, I support the Commission and EEAS as they continue with an enhanced dialogue and hope that quicker action to improve the health and safety standards in Bangladesh is taken. I urge the Bangladesh Government to comply with the rights set up in the GSP regulation and hope they will deliver on their promises in accordance with international norms.
Increasing engagement of partners and visibility in the performance of European Structural and Investment Funds (A8-0201/2017 - Daniel Buda)
I show my support for this report on the strength of EU Cohesion Policy with regards to all levels of governance and stakeholder participation. By accessing avenues that have shown to be beneficial to citizens and regions and avenues that have been proven to be detrimental to European unification, this report seeks to provide for renewed cooperation and funding with citizens and Member States. At a time when the EU is faced with great adversity and growing anti-European/Euro-sceptic sentiment, it is of the utmost importance that we address points of transparency for the benefit of European citizens. I firmly believe that participatory governance at the local level will increase the effectiveness and timeliness of Cohesion Policy and ESI Funds. In order to improve the effectiveness of Cohesion Policy, all stakeholders must work together for the benefit of the European community and the European project. These topical approaches to renewing trust in the EU outline my support for such initiatives that increased transparency and citizen involvement.
Cost effectiveness of the 7th Research Programme (A8-0194/2017 - Martina Dlabajová, Inés Ayala Sender)
I praise the committee’s work on the report on measuring the cost effectiveness of the FP7. Such a clear and concise analysis of its positive and negative outcomes show the Commission and the Parliament points of concern and points where improvement could be needed. With regard to Horizon 2020, the rather slow progress in initiatives and growing considerations for the post-2020 period shed light on the faults of the programme, but show promise when learning from such mistakes. I show my support for FP7 in light of Brexit in the interest of a uniformed research and development programme. Programmes like FP7 and the Horizon 2020 initiative unite European citizens and push Europe into the competitive spotlight it needs going foward. My hopes for FP7 are strong, and I seek out the cooperation of fellow MEPs to come to quick consensus over allocations so that Europe can grow.
Statelessness in South and South East Asia (A8-0182/2017 - Amjad Bashir)
The political groups at the European Parliament have reached an agreement on the report on statelessness. The European Parliament urges the international community to come to a consensus on a more detailed definition for statelessness and its parameters, as well as a solid data collection system for measuring statelessness in developing countries. The European Parliament calls for an assessment of EU programmes relating to the mitigation of statelessness and its global effects. Furthermore, the results of such statelessness have been proven to contribute to global issues like human trafficking and gender discrimination. I support the report voted in favour by the AFET Committee, as such an issue needs to be addressed with more force. In addition, I maintain that the Rapporteur’s objective is vital to reducing statelessness and combatting its inhumane effects. I affirm the position of the committee, but maintain that the EU must play a larger role in protecting those affected by statelessness. To do so, we must strengthen our programmes surrounding the protection of universal human rights. I urge cooperation with the international community on this issue and applaud the work done on this report.
Specific measures to provide additional assistance to Member States affected by natural disasters (A8-0070/2017 - Iskra Mihaylova) CS
Jakožto sociální demokrat jsem vždy soucítil s lidmi v obtížné situaci. Proto jsem rád, že mohu touto formou pomoci lidem, které zasáhla přírodní katastrofa. Jedná se především o italské regiony, na které mělo zemětřesení zničující efekt. Jsem rád, že Evropská unie má prostředky, díky kterým může poslat finanční pomoc lidem v nouzi, aniž by byl narušen její rozpočet. Díky Fondu solidarity Evropské unie a Evropskému fondu pro regionální rozvoj jsme schopni těmto lidem v nouzi efektivně pomoci. Domnívám se, že jde o naši morální povinnost, proto jsem tento návrh s radostí podpořil. Součástí návrhu je také celkové zjednodušení této podpory. Jsem si jistý, že je nutné tuto podporu v případě nouze poslat poškozeným co nejrychleji. Jsem rád, že se tak nyní bude dít i nadále.
Building blocks for a post-2020 EU cohesion policy (A8-0202/2017 - Kerstin Westphal)
With regard to the split vote and political disagreements on this policy and taking into account the deep-rooted polarised differences of opinion relating to this issue, I urge the European Parliament to seriously invest in the future and the cohesion policy. Europe cannot expect to see growth and job creation without strong financial grants to sectors in which Europe has had the largest growth. Sectors who use EU funds and have gotten an added value from those funds should continue to have the European Parliament’s support. In expanding and innovative sectors, direct investment will be beneficial to stimulate sustained growth and jobs. I support this report but urge the committee to find agreement and not bypass any attempt to get consensus among its members in the future. It should be the policy of the European Parliament to find consensus among all members involved and certainly the post-2020 Cohesion Policy is no exception to this rule.
The right funding mix for Europe’s regions: balancing financial instruments and grants in EU cohesion policy (A8-0139/2017 - Andrey Novakov) CS
Výkonnost produktů finančních nástrojů v politice soudržnosti je předmětem dlouhodobé diskuse. Zkušenosti z posledního programového období ukazují na jejich pozitivní přínos k provádění politiky soudržnosti a na řadu výhod: finanční nástroje mohou zvýšit dopad ESI fondů a zvětšit dostupné zdroje pomocí pákového efektu, čímž může Evropská unie efektivně pomoci tam, kde je potřeba. Evropský parlament soustavně požadoval zlepšování rámce pro synergie mezi ESI fondy a dalšími investicemi prostřednictvím rozpočtu EU. V současném programovém období umožňuje článek nařízení o společných ustanoveních kombinovat finanční nástroje s technickou podporou a kombinovat finanční nástroje s jiným programem ESI fondů nebo dalším finančním nástrojem, a to na úrovni konečného příjemce. Jsem velmi rád, že se nám toto opatření podařilo prosadit. Dává smysl, aby granty byly kombinovatelné, než aby žadatelé museli posílat více žádostí o granty tam, kde stačí jedna.
Implementation of the EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement (A8-0123/2017 - Adam Szejnfeld) CS
Dohoda o obchodu s Korejskou republikou je významná pro evropský trh. Vzhledem k tomu, že se nejedná o jednorázovou transakci, ale o dlouhodobý proces, je třeba, aby bylo pravidelně přezkoumáváno, zda jde o nejlepší možnou spolupráci. Dohoda s Koreou je výjimečná nejen svým rozsahem, ale také rychlostí, jakou byla uvedena v život. Zóna volného obchodu výrazně přispěla ke zvýšení objemu obchodu mezi Unií a Jižní Koreou. Rád jsem podpořil přezkoumání konečných důsledků této dohody na blahobyt spotřebitelů, podnikatelů a evropskou ekonomiku. Pevně věřím, že vše bude i nadále v pořádku, ale je třeba se ujistit, že není nutné stávající dohodu upravit tak, aby více vyhovovala našim zájmům. Také bych rád vyzval Komisi a členské státy, aby po předchozích zkušenostech daleko lépe informovaly veřejnost o dopadech této dohody.
Achieving the two-state solution in the Middle East (RC-B8-0345/2017, B8-0345/2017, B8-0346/2017, B8-0347/2017, B8-0348/2017, B8-0352/2017, B8-0354/2017)
. ‒ The political groups in Parliament reached an agreement on adding this resolution to their plenary agenda under the title ‘on achieving the two-state solution in the Middle East’. I believe it is essential for Israelis and Palestinians to resume peaceful negotiations as soon as possible and avoid any measures that would further escalate the current situation. I firmly stand with, and support, the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, on the basis of the 1967 borders, with the State of Israel within secure borders, and a sovereign neighbouring State of Palestine, the two living adjacent to one another in peace and security. I believe this solution is the only way to achieve permanent peace between Israelis and Palestinians.Furthermore, I call on the Israeli authorities to put an end to, and reverse, the settlement policy. I urge the European Union to prioritise its policies on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Middle East peace process, and to set a time frame for concrete results on the two-state solution.
EU Strategy on Syria (RC-B8-0331/2017, B8-0331/2017, B8-0333/2017, B8-0335/2017, B8-0337/2017, B8-0338/2017, B8-0341/2017, B8-0342/2017)
The draft motion for a resolution puts forward the European Parliament’s position on the latest EU strategy for Syria that was presented in April. I welcome the renewed EU strategy, which is supporting the future of Syria and the region. However, I believe that the EU strategy should have looked into other elements such as the fight against Daesh and other UN-listed terrorist organisations, emphasising every aspect regarding the root causes that have enabled the wide spread of terrorism and extremism, whether political, economic, or social, and finding concrete measures to tackle them. Furthermore, I urge that the reconciliation measures start at the earliest possible date, along with reconstruction once a political settlement has been reached. I would also like to highlight the importance of education in the reconstruction process and in tackling the root causes. I believe that it is absolutely crucial to educate child refugees and encourage the return of skilled Syrians to help rebuild their country. I stand firmly with the European Parliament’s position and condemn all chemical attacks, insist on the need for accountability, and urge all parties to respect the ceasefire and engage in the Geneva talks.
Dadaab refugee camp (RC-B8-0300/2017, B8-0300/2017, B8-0332/2017, B8-0334/2017, B8-0336/2017, B8-0339/2017)
I praise Kenya and the local region of Dadaab for hosting refugees over a very long period. However, all efforts from the regional governments, the international community, and the EU, should now focus on the importance of finding a regional and sustainable solution for Somali refugees. Furthermore, I believe the returns of refugees to Somalia should be voluntary, informed, done in safe conditions and most importantly with dignity and in a sustainable approach. Moreover, I presume the closure of Dadaab could contribute to the rise of an influx to neighbouring countries. Therefore, I see it necessary to enhance regional cooperation in order to have solutions for these issues in case of occurrence. I firmly believe that tackling the root causes of the underlying economic, political, environmental, and security issues in the region would contribute to maintaining long-term development and help solve the refugee situation.
Implementation of the Council's LGBTI Guidelines, particularly in relation to the persecution of (perceived) homosexual men in Chechnya, Russia (B8-0349/2017, B8-0349/2017, B8-0350/2017, B8-0351/2017, B8-0353/2017, B8-0355/2017, B8-0356/2017)
. ‒ This is a motion for a resolution on implementation of the Council’s LGBTI Guidelines, specifically regarding the persecution of homosexual men in Chechnya. I strongly support the Foreign Affairs Council Guidelines for promoting and protect the human rights of LGBTI persons. I believe the Guidelines give an incentive to the promotion of LGBTI rights worldwide.I am deeply concerned over the reports of arbitrary arrest, persecution and killing of homosexual men in the Republic of Chechnya in the Russian Federation. I urge the Russian authorities to provide protection for those who have been victimised, as well as for human-rights defenders and journalists working on this case.I would like to emphasise, and to remind the Chechen authorities, that the right to life, freedom and security of person is a basic human right and applies to all. Furthermore, I firmly believe that the Chechen and Russian authorities should promote equality, non-discriminatory and universal human-rights standards, including for LGBTI persons, by raising awareness and promoting a culture of tolerance and inclusion.
FinTech: the influence of technology on the future of the financial sector (A8-0176/2017 - Cora van Nieuwenhuizen) CS
Nové technologie stále více mění charakter světa, jak ho známe. To nabízí Evropě veliké příležitosti, ale také s sebou nese nebezpečí. Nebezpečí, že tyto příležitosti nevyužijeme a zůstaneme pozadu za zbytkem světa. Právě proto jsem podpořil zprávu, která má za konečný cíl vytvořit příznivé prostředí pro inovace a jejich běžné používání. Finanční technologie, které jsou základním prvkem moderní digitální společnosti, potřebujeme, chceme-li si udržet vysokou konkurenceschopnost. Evropská komise by proto měla předložit komplexní akční plán pro posílení těchto finančních technologií v Evropě. Přitom je také důležité zachovat stabilitu našeho stávajícího finančního systému a přísnou ochranu spotřebitelů. Věřím, že Unie bude reagovat rychle, ale citlivě, a nedopustí, aby k těmto defektům došlo. Také, že vytvoří fungující, bezpečné a stabilní technologie, které Unii umožní konkurovat zbytku světa.
Protocol to the EU-Mongolia Framework Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation (accession of Croatia) (A8-0074/2017 - Helmut Scholz) CS
Podpořil jsem rozhodnutí Rady Evropské unie ohledně Protokolu k Rámcové dohodě o partnerství a spolupráci s Mongolskem, které je pro Evropskou unii důležitým partnerem ve svém regionu. Jsem rád, že mezi Mongolskem na jedné straně a evropskými státy na straně druhé probíhají jednání a uzavírají se oboustranně prospěšné dohody. Geografická pozice Mongolska, které leží mezi dvěma velkými zeměmi, není jednoduchá, proto je pro něj partnerství s Evropskou unií velmi důležité. Ono samo je pak zásadním partnerem Unie, skrze kterého může v Asii prosazovat svou mezinárodní politiku.
Resource efficiency: reducing food waste, improving food safety (A8-0175/2017 - Biljana Borzan) CS
Jsem velmi rád, že Evropský parlament přijal zprávu o podpoře účinného využívání zdrojů a snížení míry plýtvání potravinami. Plýtvání jídlem je palčivý problém, se kterým se snaží vypořádat země po celém světě. Evropská unie potřebuje především sladit legislativu v jednotlivých členských státech. Každoročně se v Unii vyplýtvá až 88 milionů tun potravin a pokud se nezmění náš přístup, už v roce 2020 by to podle předpokladů mohlo být skoro 130 milionů tun. Přepočteno na peníze nás takové plýtvání už nyní stojí přibližně 140 miliard EUR ročně, přepočteno na újmy vzniklé na ekosystémových službách a životním prostředí obecně – nevyčíslitelné. Unijní opatření se musí týkat celého řetězce, tedy spotřebitelů, prodejců i produkce samotné, včetně ztrát po sklizních a podobně. Kromě legislativních změn je pak samozřejmě potřeba zlepšit povědomí o problému mezi spotřebiteli.
Evaluation of external aspects of customs performance and management as a tool to facilitate trade and fight illicit trade (A8-0162/2017 - Tiziana Beghin) CS
Celní unii, jeden ze základních pilířů Evropské unie, bych zařadil mezi její největší úspěchy. Klíčové pro tuto celní unii je, aby byla především důvěryhodná, pak se z ní také stane účinný nástroj pro boj s nezákonnými finančními toky a praním peněz založeným na obchodu. Domnívám se, že stávající situace zatím není akutní. V dlouhodobém horizontu je bohužel neudržitelná, proto jsme vypracovali soubor opatření, která celní unii navedou do těch správných kolejí. Těší mě, že se nám podařilo prosadit koordinované, jednotné a účinné provádění nového systému zavedeného celním kodexem. Unie v této oblasti musí úzce spolupracovat s členskými státy ve snaze zamezit nejednotnosti v jejich postupech. Jsem rád, že Parlament podpořil opatření, která zvýší důvěryhodnost, a tím i účinnost celé celní unie.
Minamata Convention on Mercury (A8-0067/2017 - Stefan Eck)
The Minamata Convention on Mercury is an international treaty intended to protect human health and the environment from the harmful effects of anthropogenic emissions and releases of mercury and mercury compounds. It provides an international legal framework that controls and limits the use of mercury to the atmosphere, soil, and water. I firmly support the convention as it contains measures that address the entire life cycle of mercury. It covers the direct mining of mercury, its export and import, its secure storage and its disposal. The Regulation on Mercury puts the provisions of the Minamata Convention that have not yet been integrated into EU law and tackles a number of additional matters that are not fully regulated by the Convention. Our group strongly approves the global action against the devastating health and environmental effects of mercury. In order to avoid another catastrophic environmental incident similar to the one that occurred in Japan, I believe giving consent to the Minamata Convention is a crucial step towards further protection of human health and the environment from mercury.
European Year of Cultural Heritage (A8-0340/2016 - Mircea Diaconu)
Representatives from the European Parliament and Council have agreed on the establishment of a European Year of Cultural Heritage in 2018. The European Parliament secured an €8 million budget for these activities and managed to guarantee the European Parliament’s active involvement in the management of the Year. I suppose a European Year of Cultural Heritage will be an opportunity to raise awareness of the social and economic importance of cultural heritage. I firmly believe that supporting cultural activities and projects will enable this year to protect, re-use, develop, and promote Europe’s shared cultural heritage. The aim is to involve citizens in the recognition and promotion of their cultural heritage. I trust that Member States share a strong sense of European citizenship. However, reminding our citizens of common values and heritage will further promote unity and solidarity among citizens of the European Union, facilitate a better understanding of the Unions culture and history, and strengthen the sense of European identity.
Discharge 2015: Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI) (A8-0103/2017 - Miroslav Poche) CS
Jako zpravodaj pro rozpočtové absolutorium podniku BBI jsem samozřejmě hlasoval pro svou vlastní zprávu. Jsem velmi rád, že zpráva byla široce přijata, podobně jako tomu bylo i na úrovni Výboru pro rozpočtovou kontrolu. Letos poprvé rozhodujeme o udělení rozpočtového absolutoria pro tento nový Společný podnik pro průmysl založený na biotechnologiích. Tento podnik navzdory tomu, že samostatně fungoval až od října 2015, nezaznamenal žádné zásadní problémy ve svém účetnictví ani se svou organizační a personální strukturou. Věřím, že společný podnik BBI nastartoval svou činnost správným směrem a že ho ještě posílí právě připravované změny v jeho legislativním rámci.
Discharge 2015: Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking (A8-0094/2017 - Miroslav Poche) CS
Jako zpravodaj pro rozpočtové absolutorium podniku Clean Sky 2 jsem samozřejmě hlasoval pro svou vlastní zprávu. Jsem velmi rád, že zpráva byla široce přijata, podobně, jako tomu bylo i na úrovni výboru pro rozpočtovou kontrolu.Společný podnik Clean Sky prokazuje dlouhodobě velmi dobré výsledky, podařilo se mu úspěšně nastartovat čerpání prostředků z rozpočtového rámce Horizon 2020. tento společný podnik rovněž velmi aktivně přistoupil k nové výzvě – kalulaci tzv. IKKA nákladů. Po formální a účetní stránce stejně jako v kontrolované oblasti transparentnosti si rovněž vedl velmi dobře.
Discharge 2015: ECSEL Joint Undertaking (A8-0113/2017 - Miroslav Poche) CS
Jako zpravodaj pro rozpočtové absolutorium podniku ECSEL jsem samozřejmě hlasoval pro svou vlastní zprávu. Jsem velmi rád, že zpráva byla široce přijata, podobně jako tomu bylo i na úrovni Výboru pro rozpočtovou kontrolu. Zejména jsem ovšem rád, že na rozdíl od minulého roku nebylo v letošním roce rozpočtové absolutorium odloženo v prvním kole. Stejně jako loni i letos obdržel výrok s výhradou společný podnik ECSEL (jak jsem zmínil, loni jsme toto samostatně hodnotili ve zprávách pro podniky ARTEMIS a ENIAC). Bylo to opět pouze z důvodu souvisejícího s nešťastným nastavením legislativního rámce 7. rámcového programu, tedy s nemožností auditovat národní certifikační orgány ze strany Účetního dvora. Již loni jsme si ve svých debatách ujasnili, že systémový problém již je v nařízení k Horizont 2020 odstraněn. Podnik ECSEL i v letošním roce nad rámec svých povinností zajistil certifikáty národních finančních orgánů ohledně auditů ex-post plateb. Rád bych u této příležitosti konstatoval, že podnik, resp. jeho vedení a zaměstnanci, se velmi dobře vypořádávají jak s tranzitem z programu FP 7 do programu Horizont 2020, tak s dopady provedené fúze podniků ARTEMIS a ENIAC.
Discharge 2015: Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking (FCH) (A8-0109/2017 - Miroslav Poche) CS
Jako zpravodaj pro rozpočtové absolutorium podniku FCH jsem samozřejmě hlasoval pro svou vlastní zprávu. Jsem velmi rád, že zpráva byla široce přijata, podobně jako tomu bylo i na úrovni Výboru pro rozpočtovou kontrolu. Evropský účetní dvůr neshledal v účetnictví podniku žádné zásadní problémy. Stejně jako ostatní podniky se i FCH potýká s potížemi v oblasti vykazování in-kind nákladů IKOP, tedy nákladů na operační aktivity ze strany privátního sektoru. Tyto náklady jsou kalkulovány na základě odhadů. Praxe ukazuje, že existuje společný problém s vyúčtováním ze strany partnerů do požadovaného termínu 31. ledna následujícího roku. Tento problém však není možné řešit na úrovni společných podniků, neboť závisí na termínu účetních závěrek v jednotlivých členských státech, a proto by to měla Evropská komise reflektovat v rámci procesu střednědobého vyhodnocení programu Horizont 2020. Jsem rád, že podnik se rozhodl věnovat větší část prostředků do vědeckovýzkumných projektů a i nadále budu sledovat vývoj v této oblasti.
Discharge 2015: Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking (IMI) (A8-0083/2017 - Miroslav Poche) CS
Jako zpravodaj pro rozpočtové absolutorium podniku IMI jsem samozřejmě hlasoval pro svou vlastní zprávu. Jsem velmi rád, že zpráva byla široce přijata, podobně jako tomu bylo i na úrovni Výboru pro rozpočtovou kontrolu. Evropský účetní dvůr neshledal v účetnictví podniku žádné zásadní problémy. IMI rovněž patří mezi podniky, které v roce 2015 úspěšně aplikovaly strategii proti podvodům. Jeden finanční podvod, který se podařilo i díky této nové strategii odhalit, nyní zkoumá OLAF. S ohledem na to, že se IMI zabývá výzkumnými projekty v oblasti zdraví, jsou jeho výstupy pod drobnohledem nejširší veřejnosti. Evropský parlament v loňském roce požadoval vypracování hloubkové studie o společensko-ekonomických dopadech, což podnik reflektoval a tuto studii v květnu 2016 prezentoval. Byl bych rád, pokud by se podniku podařilo ještě více zapojit do svých projektů malé a střední podniky s cílem dosáhnout 20 % příjemců ze strany MSP.
Discharge 2015: ITER Joint Undertaking (A8-0108/2017 - Miroslav Poche) CS
Společný podnik ITER a jeho financování je pochopitelně v centru pozornosti. Ani Evropský soudní dvůr, ani Evropský parlament jakožto strážce rozpočtu nemůžou ignorovat skutečnost historického nárůstu nákladů u tohoto ojedinělého projektu. Na druhou stranu je naprosto zjevné, že v roce 2015 byl nastaven nový kurz a od té doby došlo k obrovskému posunu. I proto jsem letos nenavrhoval odložení rozpočtového absolutoria, jako tomu bylo v roce minulém a jsem rád, že tento návrh si získal vysokou podporu Evropského parlamentu. Věřím, že rok 2015 naznačil, že se projekt ITER a jeho financování podařilo stabilizovat a jsem přesvědčen, že si nové vedení zaslouží naši silnou podporu. Poprvé máme kompletně spočítané náklady na celou konstrukční fázi projektu a Rada podniku ITER schválila v červnu 2016 nový rozpočtový a časový plán, tzv. baseline . Co mi ale velmi vadí, je skutečnost, že Evropská komise dosud nepředložila své sdělení ohledně podniku ITER a jeho dalším financování po roce 2020. Apelujeme na to ve zprávě a já bych to chtěl znovu zdůraznit, že je naprosto nezbytné, aby Komise byla v tomto ohledu výrazně transparentnější.
Discharge 2015: SESAR Joint Undertaking (A8-0096/2017 - Miroslav Poche) CS
Jako zpravodaj pro rozpočtové absolutorium podniku SESAR jsem samozřejmě podpořil svou vlastní zprávu. Jsem velmi rád, že zpráva byla široce přijata, podobně jako tomu bylo i na úrovni Výboru pro rozpočtovou kontrolu. Evropský účetní dvůr neshledal v účetnictví podniku žádné zásadní problémy. Podnik v roce 2015 nestihl obnovit smlouvu o spolupráci s EUROCONTROL a leteckým průmyslem, nicméně předchozí smlouva zůstala v plné platnosti a umožnila tak podniku dostát všem svým závazkům. Podnik zavedl řádné kontrolní mechanismy a úspěšně zvládl přechod mezi programovým obdobím FP 7 (SESAR I) a Horizont 2020 (SESAR II), kde se v roce 2020 uskutečnily hned tři kola výzev. Podnik rovněž přijal víceletý pracovní program, který rozpracovává jednotlivé kroky pro úspěšné dokončení fáze SESAR II do roku 2020.
Management of fishing fleets in the outermost regions (A8-0138/2017 - Ulrike Rodust)
. ‒ The EU currently has nine Outermost Regions (OR), which are an integral part of its territory and part of France, Portugal, and Spain. The obligations of the EU Treaties are fully applied to these regions. However, Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) identifies that they have specific features including but not limited to remoteness, insularity, small size, difficult topography and climate, and economic dependence on a few products, which constrain their development. The situation in continental Europe with regard to fisheries does not reflect the situation in the ORs.I fully support the report in emphasising that only OR vessels should be allowed to fish in OR water, and I believe this would benefit the citizens of these areas to a great extent. However, I stood with the position of the rapporteur and did not support the additional amendment requesting financing of vessels, which might cause the well-negotiated Common Fisheries Policy regulation to be re-opened.
Implementation of the Mining Waste Directive (A8-0071/2017 - György Hölvényi)
. ‒ I voted in favour of this implementation report assessing how the Management of Waste Directive was implemented following the incidents involving spillage of harmful extractive waste in 1998 and 2000.I believe the directive aims to provide measures, procedures and guidance to eliminate and reduce any adverse effects on the environment and human health resulting from the management of extractive waste. However, I see that a majority of Member States experienced adoption difficulties with regard to implementing the provisions of the directive, and that this led the Commission to apply infringement proceedings against 18 Member States. The Commission needs to help Member States to implement the directive properly, in order to protect the health of local populations and the environment.Additionally, I would urge the Commission to provide general guidelines on inspections, to ensure that there is uniform information on what an inspection is, as this would enhance reporting and monitoring, and enable complete transposition of the directive.
Union framework for the collection, management and use of data in the fisheries sector (A8-0150/2016 - Marco Affronte) CS
Nedávno jsme v Evropském parlamentu hlasovali o vytvoření rámce Unie pro shromažďování, správu a využívání údajů v odvětví rybolovu a pro podporu vědeckého poradenství pro společnou rybářskou politiku. Vzhledem k tomu, že tato přepracovaná verze obsahuje pouze korektury a žádnou věcnou změnu, tak jsem neměl důvod, abych hlasoval proti. Jsem velmi rád, že se nám opět podařilo prosadit tento rámec pro shromažďování, správu a využívání údajů v odvětví rybolovu. Domnívám se, že takovýto rámec byl v odvětví rybolovu již dlouho potřeba. Věřím, že s těmito pozměňovacími návrhy bude toto opatření přehlednější a jasnější, proto jsem je rád podpořil.
Constitutional, legal and institutional implications of a Common Security and Defence Policy: possibilities offered by the Lisbon Treaty (A8-0042/2017 - Esteban González Pons, Michael Gahler) CS
Jsem potěšen, že Evropský parlament přijal usnesení o ústavních, právních a institucionálních dopadech společné bezpečnostní a obranné politiky – možnosti nabízené Lisabonskou smlouvou. Tato zpráva považuje za zásadní, aby byly výdaje členských států na obranu zvýšeny na 2 % HDP EU. Zpráva také naléhá na vypracování bílé knihy EU o bezpečnosti a obraně a na silnější spolupráci mezi EU a NATO.Domnívám se, že společně s ochranou hranic, která je jedním ze základních úkolů Evropské unie, úzce souvisí také obrana Unie jako takové. Evropské státy jsou natolik provázané, že není možné jejich bezpečnost dělit. Hrozba pro jeden stát je hrozbou i pro všechny ostatní. Proto je nutné, aby Evropská unie vypracovala jednotnou bezpečnostní politiku. Rád bych se osobně zasadil o to, abychom měli strategickou autonomii a integraci s cílem prosazovat mír, bezpečnost a stabilitu v evropském sousedství a ve světě. Vzhledem k tomu, že společná obrana vyžaduje jednomyslné rozhodnutí Evropské rady a přijetí tohoto rozhodnutí členskými státy v souladu s jejich vlastními ústavními požadavky, tak bych rád vyzval celou Evropskou unii a všechny zainteresované orgány, aby podpořily tuto novou bezpečnostní politiku.
An integrated EU policy for the Arctic (A8-0032/2017 - Urmas Paet, Sirpa Pietikäinen) CS
Arktická oblast se v poslední době dostává do popředí všeobecného zájmu. Její proměna způsobená změnou klimatu může zpřístupnit nové plavební cesty, nová loviště a přírodní zdroje, což povede k nárůstu lidské činnosti v tomto regionu. Předpokládá se, že pod dnes trvale zamrzlým povrchem se skrývá až čtvrtina světových přírodních zdrojů, zejména ropy a zemního plynu. Je proto nesmírně důležité vytvořit jasná pravidla jejich správy a udržitelného využití. Evropská unie je světovým lídrem v boji proti změnám klimatu a prosazování obnovitelných zdrojů energie a měla by se proto aktivně zasazovat proti sílícím aktivitám některých zemí spojených především s těžbou ropy v Arktické oblasti.K environmentálním změnám dochází v Arktidě mnohem rychleji než kdekoli jinde a tato rychlost se dále stupňuje. Vyšší koncentrace CO2 v atmosféře v posledních 50 letech zvýšila povrchovou teplotu v arktické oblasti o 2 °C více než jinde a s tajícím ledem samozřejmě stoupá mořská hladina. Narušování unikátních ekosystémů Arktidy ohrožuje celou planetu a jsem rád, že jsem mohl podpořit právě tuto zprávu, jež vyzdvihuje obrovskou důležitost jejich ochrany. Evropský parlament tím dává jasný signál jak Komisi, tak i jednotlivým vládám, že nehodlá podporovat těžařské a jiné narušující aktivity v arktických oblastech.
2016 Report on Montenegro (A8-0050/2017 - Charles Tannock) CS
Situace v Černé Hoře je velmi obtížná, stále zde přetrvává znepokojení nad vyhraněnou vnitrostátní situací a bojkotem opozice v parlamentu. Pravdou ovšem je, že se snaží o udržitelný dialog a konstruktivní spolupráci mezi vládnoucí koalicí a opozicí, což je pro další pokrok v procesu vstupování do Evropské unie zásadní. Musím vyzdvihnout také trvalou snahu o integraci Černé Hory do Evropské unie. Věřím, že se Černé Hoře podaří v dohledné době vybudovat stabilní demokratický systém, čímž by byl překonán zásadní problém jejího vstupu do Evropské unie. Například parlamentní volby dne 16. října 2016, které proběhly nerušeným způsobem a bez porušování základních svobod, mohou být znamením, že se místní situace zlepšuje.
EU-Brazil Agreement: modification of concessions in the schedule of Croatia in the course of its accession (A8-0052/2017 - José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra) CS
S přistoupením Chorvatské republiky rozšířila Evropská unie svou celní unii, a proto byla v souladu s pravidly Světové obchodní organizace povinna zahájit jednání s Brazilskou federativní republikou o listině celních koncesí Chorvatska s cílem dohodnout se na vyrovnání, neboť vnější celní tarif EU by vedl ke zvýšení cel pro Brazílii. Výsledkem jednání s Brazílií je návrh dohody, která zahrne EU do své listiny. Rád jsem tuto dohodu podpořil i přes to, že se netýká nových koncesí, ale kompenzací. V první řadě proto, že se jedná o produkty, které jsou pro celé odvětví zemědělství Unie citlivou otázkou a že v souvislosti s tím vyvstaly určité obavy. Jedná se především o surový cukr a drůbeží a krůtí maso. Myslím si, že je dobře, že se nám podařilo tuto dohodu schválit, hlavně kvůli dobrým mezinárodním vztahům s Brazílií.
Food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products (A8-0022/2017 - Karin Kadenbach) CS
Domnívám se, že Rada Evropy rozhodla ve věci úředních kontrol velmi rozumně, proto bych ji rád vyzval, aby i ve druhém čtení pokračovala v dobré práci, kterou odvádí. Myslím si, že je nutné zajistit uplatňování potravinového a krmivového práva a pravidel týkajících se zdraví zvířat a dobrých životních podmínek zvířat, zdraví rostlin a přípravků na ochranu rostlin. Věřím, že pokud bude schválen nový postup při jejich kontrolách, tak bude zajištěno jak hygienické, tak i etické zacházení se zvířaty. Jsem přesvědčen, že Rada bude i ve druhém čtení této novely pro, protože si myslím, že je nutné ji prosadit a Rada jistě bude jednat v zájmu celé Unie.
Mercury (A8-0313/2016 - Stefan Eck) CS
Vědecké důkazy nesporně dokládají vysokou toxicitu rtuti, která nemůže být odstraněna, ani sama nezmizí. Rtuť patří k deseti nejvíce znečišťujícím látkám na světě. Může způsobit invaliditu a obecně je velice zdraví škodlivá. Když jsem se dozvěděl o těchto skutečnostech, byl jsem zděšen a jsem rád, že Evropský parlament rychle reaguje a vyzývá Komisi, aby zavedla důrazná opatření, která zabrání dalšímu masivnímu zvyšování procenta rtuti v životním prostředí. A jsem rád, že jsem mohl být jeden z těch, kteří toto rozhodnutí podpořili. Také je potřeba začít proces dekontaminace, ten sice bude náročný, ale současně nezbytný. Chápu, že to nebude jednoduché, rtuť se používá v mnoha oborech, včetně stomatologie nebo při výrobě jiných látek. Přesto věřím, že jsme schopni nalézt takové technologie, které nebudou používat rtuť jako takovou, ani při nich nebude vznikat jakožto vedlejší produkt. Domnívám se, že Komise by měla postupně odbourávat všechny zdroje rtuti, které máme.
Long-term shareholder engagement and corporate governance statement (A8-0158/2015 - Sergio Gaetano Cofferati) CS
Podpořil jsem návrh Komise na směrnici ohledně zapojení akcionářů, kterou se mění směrnice 2007/36/ES, pokud jde o podporu dlouhodobého zapojení akcionářů, a směrnice 2013/34/EU, pokud jde o některé prvky výkazu o správě a řízení společnosti. Cílem tohoto návrhu je revidovat směrnici 2007/36/ES, pokud jde o podporu dlouhodobého zapojení akcionářů. To znamená, že tato úprava směrnice má usnadnit dlouhodobé zapojení akcionářů, včetně identifikace akcionářů, předávání informací a usnadnění výkonu práv akcionářů. Tento návrh mimo jiné chce dát institucionálním investorům transparentnější, snadněji uplatnitelnou a vlivnější roli ohledně správy a řízení společností. V důsledku tato revidovaná směrnice by měla posílit dlouhodobou perspektivu ve fungování kotovaných společností a zvýšit transparentnost. Návrh revidované směrnice o zapojení akcionářů považuji za velmi důležitý pro stabilitu. Finanční krize nám ukázala, že akcionáři často podpořili správce v tom, aby podstupovali nadměrné krátkodobé riziko. V současné době pokračuje trend, že až mnoho společností se přílišně soustředí na krátkodobé zisky a výnosy. Z tohoto důvodu souhlasím, že díky většímu zapojení investorů a jejich zaměření na dlouhodobější perspektivu budou společnosti klást větší důraz na dlouhodobé zájmy, který bude mít pozitivní dopad na celou společnost.
Waste (A8-0034/2017 - Simona Bonafè) CS
Jako sociální demokrat a autor stanoviska k části tzv. odpadového balíčku jsem skutečně velmi rád, že se v Evropském parlamentu našla potřebná většina pro to, aby byly přijaty dostatečně ambiciózní, ale zároveň realistické a dosažitelné cíle. Pokud chceme lidem zajistit i do budoucna prosperitu, vytvořit nová a lépe placená pracovní místa, tak budeme muset projít celou řadou změn. Musíme projít digitální revolucí, uplatnit novou generaci technologií nebo transformovat naši energetiku na nízkouhlíkovou. Radikální změnu potřebujeme také v tom, jak nakládáme a využíváme materiály a suroviny. Neplýtvat přírodními zdroji a naopak vytvářet zdroje znovu z odpadů je právě jedna z fundamentálních myšlenek oběhového hospodářství. Už v polovině tohoto století může být v mořích víc odpadků než ryb. Odpady jsou jedním z nejvážnějších environmentálních problémů současnosti a přechod na oběhové hospodářství je tak logický a nutný krok. Návrh přináší celou řadu změn. Osobně vidím jako velmi pozitivní snahu o výraznější omezení skládkování. Ukládání odpadu na skládky je podle mě potřeba zcela zakázat, nicméně snížení jeho objemu z 10 procent na 5 procent do roku 2030 považuji i tak za velký úspěch a za nutný krok, pokud to se zaváděním oběhového hospodářství myslíme opravdu vážně.
Equality between women and men in the EU in 2014-2015 (A8-0046/2017 - Ernest Urtasun) CS
Podpořil jsem tuto roční zprávu, která zhodnocuje situaci a pokroky v oblasti rovnosti žen a mužů v Evropské unii za období 2014–2015. Tato zpráva upozorňuje, že Evropská unie je stále jen na půli cesty k dosažení rovnosti žen a mužů podle indexu rovnosti žen a mužů Evropského institutu pro rovnost žen a mužů (EIGE) z roku 2015. Na druhé straně zpráva vítá pokrok členských států, které podepsaly Istanbulskou úmluvu o prevenci a potírání násilí vůči ženám a domácího násilí. Jsem hluboce znepokojen skutečností, že EU je teprve v půli cesty k dosažení rovnosti žen a mužů. Jako pro sociálního demokrata, rovnost mezi ženami a muži je pro mne jednou z hlavních priorit. Rovnost žen a mužů je mimo jiné základní právo zakotvené ve Smlouvě o Evropské unii a v Listině základních práv Evropské unie. Jsem přesvědčený, že vedení EU by mělo zaujmout pevný postoj a učinit rovnost žen a mužů prioritou v politikách Evropské unie.
Equal treatment between men and women in the access to and supply of goods and services (A8-0043/2017 - Agnieszka Kozłowska-Rajewicz) CS
S potěšením jsem podpořil zprávu o uplatňování směrnice Rady 2004/113/ES, která rozšiřuje ochranu proti diskriminaci na základě pohlaví a usiluje o lepší začlenění zásady rovnosti žen a mužů nad tradiční rámec trhu práce také na oblast přístupu ke zboží a službám a jejich poskytování. Za jeden z hlavních úkolů Evropské unie považuji prosazování rovnosti bez ohledu na rasu, vyznání nebo právě pohlaví. Přestože Evropa je v oblasti rovnosti pohlaví celosvětově nejdál, stále máme rezervy, které bychom měli dle mého názoru dohnat.Podle dohod Evropské unie je v každém členském státě orgán, který má prosazovat rovné zacházení. Bohužel nejsou přesně stanoveny jejich pravomoci a v některých zemích není možné, aby byla důsledně prosazována politika rovnosti a nediskriminace. Domnívám se, že je nutné, aby tyto orgány mohly zastupovat jednotlivce ve sporu, což je nezbytnou podmínkou pro řádnou ochranu obětí. Rád bych vyzval členské státy, aby orgánům pro rovné zacházení zaručily v tomto ohledu dostatečné pravomoci. Také bych rád, aby Komise zlepšila spolupráci s orgány pro rovné zacházení a poskytla podporu při systematickém zjišťování hlavních problémů a sdílení osvědčených postupů.
EU funds for gender equality (A8-0033/2017 - Clare Moody) CS
Jsem rád, že Evropský parlament přijal zprávu o fondech Evropské unie pro rovnost žen a mužů. Tato zpráva zhodnocuje začleňování hlediska rovnosti žen a mužů při rozdělování prostředků EU ve třech fondech EU. Tato zpráva vyzývá, aby rozpočet EU více zohledňoval rovnost žen a mužů na všech úrovních rozpočtového procesu EU. Zpráva žádá mimo jiné, aby rozpočet EU byl využíván aktivněji v oblasti rovnosti žen a mužů. Je politováníhodné, že dochází k snížení rozpočtových prostředků určených k zajištění rovnosti žen a mužů, konkrétně u programu Daphne pro potírání násilí páchaného na ženách. Jako sociální demokrat věřím, že rovnost je základ demokracie. Rovnost žen a mužů je jeden z nejdůležitějších cílů Evropské unie. Z tohoto důvodu je zásadní, aby rozpočet byl využíván daleko aktivněji s cílem dosáhnout rovnosti žen a mužů.
Fundamental rights implications of big data (A8-0044/2017 - Ana Gomes) CS
V dnešní době, kdy se prudce rozvíjejí informační technologie, se objevují nové a nebezpečné hrozby pro všechny občany Evropské unie. Například data velkého objemu shromažďují a analyzují velké množství informací včetně osobních údajů z různých zdrojů. Tato data podléhají automatizovanému zpracování pomocí počítačových algoritmů a pokročilých technik zpracování údajů s využitím uložených dat i informačních toků s cílem vytvářet určité korelace, trendy a vzory. Je pravdou, že velmi často jde jejich tvůrcům především o pomoc spotřebitelům, ale není tomu tak vždy a musíme být obezřetní.Jsem velmi rád, že se nám podařilo prosadit ochranu občanů Unie před zneužíváním těchto údajů. Jsem přesvědčen, že jednáme v zájmu všech, především proto, že perspektiva a příležitosti, které data velkého objemu nabízejí, mohou občané, veřejný a soukromý sektor, akademická a vědecká obec plně využívat, pouze pokud bude zajištěna důvěra veřejnosti k těmto technologiím.
EU-Lebanon Euro-Mediterranean Agreement (accession of Croatia) (A8-0027/2017 - Ramona Nicole Mănescu) CS
Podpořil jsem rozhodnutí o uzavření protokolu ohledně přistoupení Chorvatska k již existující Evropsko-středomořské dohodě mezi EU a Libanonem, která poskytuje politický dialog a zároveň slouží jako východisko pro postupnou liberalizaci obchodu ve středomořském prostoru. Chorvatsko se tak stane další stranou této dohody mezi EU a Libanonem. Pevně věřím, že uzavření protokolu nepochybně přinese Chorvatsku a Libanonu četné výhody.
EU-Liechtenstein Agreement on supplementary rules in relation to the instrument for financial support for external borders and visa (A8-0025/2017 - Josef Weidenholzer) CS
Jsem rád, že Evropský parlament schválil doporučení zpravodaje ohledně uzavření dohody mezi EU a Lichtenštejnskem o doplňujících pravidlech týkajících se nástroje pro finanční podporu v oblasti vnějších hranic a víz jako součástí Fondu pro vnitřní bezpečnost na období 2014–2020.Cílem této dohody s Lichtenštejnskem je zavést ujednání týkající se finančních příspěvků a doplňkových pravidel nezbytných pro země, které jsou součástí schengenského acquis v souladu s čl. 5 odst. 7 nařízení (EU) č. 515/2014. To znamená, že Komise převezme odpovědnost za plnění rozpočtu uvedeného nástroje a stanoví roční příspěvek Lichtenštejnsku do rozpočtu Unie.Tuto dohodu s Lichtenštejnskem vnímám jako další krok k zajištění větší bezpečnosti a legálního cestování pomocí jednotné a vysoké úrovně ochrany vnějších hranic a efektivním zpracováváním schengenských víz.
Information exchange mechanism with regard to intergovernmental agreements and non-binding instruments in the field of energy (A8-0305/2016 - Zdzisław Krasnodębski) CS
Evropská unie dlouhodobě dováží více než polovinu spotřebované energie. Velmi často ze zemí, které energetické suroviny považují za nástroj své zahraniční politiky. Větší míra transparentnosti při vyjednávání mezivládních dohod zejména o dodávkách ropy a zemního plynu je proto více než potřeba. Právě intenzivnější výměna informací a možnost, aby se Komise účastnila těchto jednání jako pozorovatel, posílí vyjednávací pozici všech členských zemí. Domnívám se, že Komise by měla mít možnost zakročit, pokud by jednotlivé členské státy chtěly uzavřít dohodu, která by byla nevýhodná pro Unii jako celek.Samozřejmě se musíme snažit vybudovat rozsáhlejší síť obnovitelných zdrojů energie, ale minimálně v krátkodobém horizontu je nezbytné počítat s využitím zemního plynu, který je nejčistším z fosilních paliv. Myslím si, že je potřeba vybudovat společný evropský postoj vůči zahraničním dodavatelům, protože jen společně se nám podaří dosáhnout nejlepších podmínek a nezávislosti na jediném dodavateli.
Options for improving access to medicines (A8-0040/2017 - Soledad Cabezón Ruiz) CS
Současný farmaceutický systém, jak ho ve vyspělém světě známe dnes, vznikl v 70. letech minulého století. Je zapotřebí ho inovovat, protože hrozí, že se brzy dostane do krize. Trh s léky se od jakéhokoliv jiného trhu velmi liší, protože je sice důležité zajistit výrobcům návratnost jejich investic, ale především je bezpodmínečně nutné dohlédnout, že nebude porušováno právo na zdraví a vlády zajistí všem svým občanům přístup k lékům. Sociální demokraté v Evropském parlamentu jsou dlouhodobě tahouni tématu zlepšování přístupu občanů k lékům, a je toho důkazem i tato zpráva. Musíme lépe motivovat výrobce, aby své výrobky stále zlepšovali, ale nikoliv na úkor finanční zátěže občanů. Unie a její státy také musejí mnohem aktivněji jednat, pokud dochází ke zneužívání konkurenční pozice na trhu. Farmaceutický trh v Evropě se vyznačuje vysokou mírou regulace, pokud jde o bezpečnost, ale menší mírou kontroly, pokud jde o ekonomickou stránku a kvalitu inovací. Výrobci si vybírají, do čeho investovat, na základě tržní hodnoty léků, což je z dlouhodobého hlediska katastrofální. V tomto ohledu bych rád připomněl, že Evropská unie se podílí vysokými investicemi na vývoji léků v oblastech s nízkou návratností, a to například prostřednictvím společného podniku IMI.
Implementation of the Creative Europe programme (A8-0030/2017 - Silvia Costa) CS
Jsem rád, že Evropský parlament, i díky mému hlasu, dnes schválil tuto zprávu. Zpráva zhodnocuje provádění programu Kreativní Evropa, který je jediným přímým programem EU pro kreativní, kulturní a audiovizuální odvětví. Cílem Kreativní Evropy je pomoci těmto odvětvím zvýšit jejich příspěvek k zaměstnanosti a růstu.Tento program, který je důležitým zdrojem financování pro umělce, kulturní pracovníky, kina, filmy a překlady knih, považuji za ambiciózní. Na druhé straně jsem znepokojen mimořádně nízkým poměrem předložených a podpořených žádostí (pouze asi 16 % žádostí z programu Kultura je úspěšných).Jako sociální demokrat věřím, že je důležité podporovat kulturu vzhledem k tomu, že kulturní a kreativní odvětví mají potenciál pro vytváření pracovních míst a podporu ekonomického růstu v Evropě. V tomto ohledu považuji za naprosto zásadní zavést dostatečná opatření s cílem snížit nepoměr mezi počtem příjemců a počtem žadatelů. Rovněž je důležité navýšit rozpočet programu Kreativní Evropa za účelem zvýšit efektivitu a zlepšit celkové výsledky programu.
Implementation of the Europe for Citizens programme (A8-0017/2017 - María Teresa Giménez Barbat) CS
Podpořil jsem zprávu zpravodajky ohledně provádění programu „Evropa pro občany“, jehož cílem je prohloubit vztahy mezi Unií a jejími občany. Cílem této zprávy je poskytnout přehled o současném stavu provádění programu.V současné době jsme svědky nárůstu nacionalistických a euroskeptických nálad. Evropu také ohrožuje rostoucí nedůvěra Evropanů v EU. Z těchto důvodů považuji za naprosto zásadní, abychom se více věnovali tomuto programu, který částečně financuje mezinárodní projekty zaměřené na podporu aktivního evropského občanství.S potěšením vítám skutečnost, že počet žadatelů se zvyšuje, kvalita projektů je vysoká a jejich provádění probíhá dobře. Na druhé straně sdílím názor zpravodajky, že největší překážkou tohoto programu je výrazné snížení rozpočtu na program 2014–2020, který se ve srovnání s předchozím obdobím snížil o 13,7 %. Proto tedy se domnívám, že bychom měli usilovat o navýšení rozpočtu v souladu s ambicemi tohoto programu.
Common Commercial Policy in the context of wildlife sustainability imperatives (A8-0012/2017 - Emma McClarkin) CS
S potěšením jsem hlasoval pro přijetí zprávy, která ukazuje, jak společná obchodní politika EU může přispět k boji proti obchodování s volně žijícími a planě rostoucími druhy a k zachování biologické rozmanitosti.Evropský parlament vítá akční plán EU pro boj proti nezákonnému obchodu s volně žijícími a planě rostoucími druhy a požaduje, aby členské státy a Komise vynaložily větší úsilí v boji proti zločineckým organizacím. Jsem přesvědčen, že EU a členské státy musejí zakázat obchodování se všemi výrobky ze slonoviny. Zastávám názor, aby budoucí relevantní dohody EU obsahovaly ustanovení týkající se ochrany volně žijících a planě rostoucích druhů.Domnívám se, že obchodní politika může hrát významnou roli v boji proti nezákonnému obchodování s volně žijícími a planě rostoucích druhy. Z tohoto důvodu souhlasím se zpravodajkou, aby nezákonný obchod s volně žijícími a planě rostoucími druhy zůstal prioritou politiky EU, jež by měla být aplikovávána ve všech budoucích obchodních dohodách.
Combating terrorism (A8-0228/2016 - Monika Hohlmeier) CS
Tento návrh vznikl v reakci na teroristické útoky v Paříži v listopadu loňského roku. Cílem navrhované směrnice je zabránit opakování teroristických činů v Evropě a snaží se reagovat na hrozby ze strany navracejících se tzv. zahraničních bojovníků a osamělých vlků. To znamená, že směrnice stanovuje minimální pravidla pro definici trestných činů a trestních sankcí spojených s terorismem. Osoby ve všech členských státech EU budou nově moci být trestně stíhány například za účast na výcviku teroristů či veřejnou obhajobu terorismu. Směrnice dále řeší povinnost členských států si vyměňovat informace o trestních řízeních, která se terorismu týkají, a zajistit podporu a asistenci obětem terorismu. Je nezbytně nutné, aby byla Evropa schopna se s hrozbou terorismu adekvátně vypořádat. Z tohoto důvodu jasně podporuji tento návrh. Členské státy by měly tuto směrnici zavést do svých vnitrostátních právních předpisů, a to co nejrychleji.
Reinforcement of checks against relevant databases at external borders (A8-0218/2016 - Monica Macovei) CS
Kontrola vnějších hranic je zásadním tématem Evropské unie. Tím spíše v době imigrační krize. Jedním z největších přínosů Evropské unie je volný pohyb osob a ten není možný bez důsledné kontroly vnějších hranic. Komise nám často předkládá řadu legislativních opatření, která je třeba přepracovat. Rád bych Komisi vyzval, aby k této zprávě přistupovala nanejvýš obezřetně, aby nedošlo k dalšímu pochybení a abychom mohli zprávu co nejdříve přijmou v její finální podobě. Domnívám se, že tato problematika je natolik zásadní, že nesnese dalších zbytečných odkladů.
Possible evolutions of and adjustments to the current institutional set-up of the European Union (A8-0390/2016 - Guy Verhofstadt) CS
Evropské instituce nejsou schopny se vyrovnat s krizí, kterou dnes Unie prochází, což způsobuje rostoucí nespokojenost. Členské státy nemohou náročné evropské výzvy řešit jednotlivě, nýbrž je zapotřebí společná reakce Evropské unie. Domnívám se, že je to dáno hlavně neexistencí jediného důvěryhodného výkonného orgánu. To nám dokázala například imigrační krize, kdy Evropská unie jako celek nebyla schopna flexibilně reagovat. Mám za to, že je třeba komplexní demokratická reforma Smluv prostřednictvím úvah o budoucnosti Evropské unie. Nesmíme přitom zapomínat, že Unie je založena také na hodnotách úcty k lidské důstojnosti, svobody, demokracie, rovnosti, právního státu a dodržování lidských práv včetně práv příslušníků menšin. Stávající nástroje EU pro posuzování a postihování porušení těchto zásad členskými státy se ukázaly být nedostatečnými. Byl jsem zásadně proti zmínkám o dvourychlostní Evropě, které ale byly všechny zamítnuty. Neměl jsem tak problém dokument podpořit. Myslím, že představuje potřebný signál o potřebě koherence v rámci Evropy.
Improving the functioning of the European Union building on the potential of the Lisbon Treaty (A8-0386/2016 - Mercedes Bresso, Elmar Brok) CS
Evropská unie a její členské státy čelí nebývalým výzvám, jako je imigrační krize, boj proti terorismu, globalizace, demografický vývoj, nezaměstnanost a nutnost posílit vnitřní trh EU. Všechny tyto výzvy je třeba řešit adekvátním způsobem. Považuji za nezbytné, aby Evropský parlament reformoval své pracovní metody, aby byl schopen zvládnout budoucí výzvy tak, že posílí výkon svých funkcí politické kontroly nad Komisí. Domnívám se, že možné řešení je spolupráce mezi Evropským parlamentem a vnitrostátními parlamenty v rámci smíšených orgánů. Byl bych velice rád, kdyby se nám podařilo dospět do bodu, kdy by se Rada stala zákonodárným orgánem a vytvořila tak dvoukomorový systém. Komise by pak sloužila jako moc výkonná kontrolovaná zákonodárnou. Za tímto účelem je důležité zajistit transparentnost legislativního rozhodování Rady obecně, současně také zlepšit výměnu dokumentů a informací mezi oběma nastávajícími komorami a vzájemně umožnit zástupcům obou institucí přístup na zasedání v roli pozorovatelů. Věřím, že navrhované reformy zlepší veřejné mínění o institucích Evropské unie, zlepší její fungování a učiní ji akceschopnější.
Civil Law Rules on Robotics (A8-0005/2017 - Mady Delvaux) CS
Podpořil jsem usnesení Evropského parlamentu, ve kterém žádá Komisi, aby připravila jasná pravidla ohledně robotů a umělé inteligence pro civilní využití, jako jsou například drony, lékařské přístroje či zařízení do domácnosti. Evropský parlament chce, aby bylo jasné, kdo za škodu způsobenou robotem ponese odpovědnost. Rovněž žádá Komisi, aby založila agenturu EU pro robotiku a umělou inteligenci. Svět je na pokraji čtvrté průmyslové revoluce, která bude mít vliv na velkou část společnosti. Proto souhlasím, že je zapotřebí nastavit pravidla, která kromě odpovědnosti budou také řešit základní otázky ohledně bezpečnosti, soukromí a důstojnosti. Myslím si, že robotika může přinést obrovské výhody pro naši společnost. Roboti mohou pracovat ve zdravotnictví, vytvářet nové pracovní příležitosti ve výzkumu a inovacích a vykonávat pro člověka nebezpečnou práci. Zároveň jako sociální demokrat považuji za nezbytné monitorovat vliv robotiky na snižování pracovních míst. V tomto ohledu zatím nepanují jednoznačné názory, ale je třeba být již předem připraven na zvládání potenciálních dopadů na trh práce. Je klíčové, abychom již předem dokázali předvídat a minimalizovat negativní důsledky robotiky, a proto je nutné přizpůsobit politiky vzdělávání, zaměstnanosti a sociální politiky.
Investing in jobs and growth - maximising the contribution of European Structural and Investment Funds (A8-0385/2016 - Lambert van Nistelrooij) CS
Evropské strukturální a investiční fondy jsou s rozpočtem 454 miliard eur na období 2014–2020 hlavním nástrojem investiční politiky Evropské unie. V důsledku finanční krize výrazně poklesly veřejné investice, což činí z těchto fondů a spolufinancování členských států hlavní nástroje pro veřejné investice v mnoha členských státech. Podíl finančních prostředků z fondů tvoří v některých členských státech 60 až 80 procent celkových veřejných investic. V tomto ohledu se maximalizování dopadu tohoto zásadního investičního nástroje stává nepostradatelným. Jakožto sociální demokrat kvituji především zvyšování zaměstnanosti, které tyto fondy podporují. Jsem přesvědčen, že jejich maximalizace bude velice prospěšná jak pro evropskou ekonomiku, tak pro občany, kterým přinese pracovní místa a jistoty stabilního zaměstnání. Maximalizaci těchto fondů jsem podpořil především proto, že je považuji za prostředek, jak Evropská unie může projevit solidaritu s těmi, kteří to nejvíce potřebují.
EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (A8-0009/2017 - Artis Pabriks) CS
Rozhodl jsem se nepodpořit návrh dohody CETA. Moje rozhodnutí hlasovat proti současné podobě dohody ale nic nemění na mém pozitivním pohledu na Kanadu jako partnera pro Evropu. Jako stínový zpravodaj zprávy o strategickém partnerství s Kanadou naopak prosazuji prohloubení vzájemných vztahů, zejména v otázkách ochrany klimatu, udržitelného rozvoje nebo spolupráce na úrovni bezpečnosti a prevence terorismu. Dohodám typu CETA by ale měla nejdřív předcházet široká veřejná debata, která v tomto případě zcela chyběla. Dohoda podle mě povede k zásahu do pracovních práv, což by mohlo mít za následek propouštění a snižování mezd v Kanadě i Evropě. Existuje zjevný nepoměr mezi úrovní ochrany investorů a ochrany zájmů a práv pracujících, mohlo by dojít i ke zhoršení kvality potravin nebo životního prostředí. To všechno jsou otázky, na které bychom měli dopředu znát jasné odpovědi. Jako sociální demokrat jsem proto pro dohodu v této podobě ruku zvednout nemohl.
EU-Canada Strategic Partnership Agreement (A8-0028/2017 - Charles Tannock) CS
Strategické partnerství má posílit vztahy a spolupráci na základě hodnot, které Evropská unie a Kanada jednoznačně sdílejí. Dlouhodobě udržovaná a rozvíjená spolupráce má proto jasný smysl pro obě strany. Kanada se například v posledních letech začala velmi angažovat ve snahách o posílení ochrany klimatu a životního prostředí, což velmi vítám. Nová dohoda by měla ještě posílit spolupráci na podpoře rozvoje. Dlouhodobě velmi plodná je také vzájemná rozvojová spolupráce. V prohloubení politického dialogu o rozvoji vidím velký prostor pro lepší koordinaci činnosti obou stran, Kanadu v každém případě považuji za naprosto klíčového partnera pro EU, jehož význam stále roste vzhledem ke geopolitickému vývoji. Čím dál více do popředí se samozřejmě dostává také spolupráce v bezpečnostních otázkách, ať už se jedná o zamezování černému trhu se zbraněmi nebo o boj s terorismem. Kanada se také prokazuje jako solidární partner v posilování mezinárodní bezpečnosti a prosazování míru ve světě. Pokračování této spolupráce na základě nové dohody tak je v našem vlastním zájmu. Uzavření a odsouhlasení dohody o strategickém partnerství považuji za krok správným směrem a jsem rád, že jsem se na zprávě mohl podílet jako stínový zpravodaj.
EU-Mongolia Framework Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation (A8-0382/2016 - Helmut Scholz) CS
Jsem rád, že Evropský parlament podpořil Rámcovou dohodu o partnerství a spolupráci mezi EU a Mongolskem, která byla podepsána v Ulánbátaru v dubnu 2013. Tato dohoda nahradí současný právní rámec Dohody o obchodu a hospodářské spolupráci mezi Evropským hospodářským společenstvím a Mongolskem z roku 1993. Cílem dohody je prohloubit spolupráci v oblasti politického dialogu a lidských práv, obchodu a rozvojové pomoci a dalších oblastí, které mají velký význam pro diverzifikaci hospodářství a odstranění současných ekonomických problémů. Jsem si také vědom skutečnosti, že Mongolsko má také obrovský investiční potenciál pro české podniky, z nichž řada již na mongolském trhu úspěšně působí. Pevně věřím, že tato dohoda představuje další krok v prohlubování vztahů mezi EU a Mongolskem, nevidím tedy důvod tuto rámcovou dohodu dále protahovat.
EU-Mongolia Framework Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation (Resolution) (A8-0383/2016 - Helmut Scholz) CS
Hlasoval jsem pro přijetí usnesení v souvislosti s Rámcovou dohodou o partnerství a spolupráci mezi EU a Mongolskem. Tato rezoluce oceňuje přátelské a konstruktivní vztahy mezi EU a Mongolskem. Mimo jiné vítá pokrok a úsilí Mongolska, jehož dosáhlo v oblasti hospodářského rozvoje a právního státu. Jsem přesvědčen, že Mongolsko může sloužit jako demokratický vzor pro další země ve východní Asii. Proto je důležité, aby Mongolsko nadále provádělo potřebné reformy.
2016 Report on Albania (A8-0023/2017 - Knut Fleckenstein) CS
Vítám soustavný pokrok Albánie při provádění reforem souvisejících s EU, zejména přijetí ústavních změn, které připravují půdu pro hloubkovou a komplexní reformu soudnictví. Přesto musím zmínit několik obav, které se objevují. Především Albánie musí posílit ochranu lidských práv a práv menšin, včetně posílení jejich vymáhání. Naléhavě vyzývám příslušné orgány, aby i nadále zlepšovaly atmosféru začlenění a tolerance vůči všem menšinám v zemi v souladu s evropskými normami, což by mělo být dosaženo posílením úlohy Státního výboru pro menšiny. Zdůrazňuji potřebu zlepšit životní podmínky Romů, Egypťanů a dalších. Žádám, aby pokračovalo úsilí o zlepšení jejich přístupu k zaměstnání a k veškerým veřejným a sociálním službám včetně vzdělávání, zdravotnictví, sociálního bydlení a právní pomoci. Jsem znepokojen tím, že navzdory určitému zlepšení zůstává začlenění romských dětí do vzdělávacího systému nejnižší v celém regionu. Navzdory tomu věřím, že Albánie je na dobré cestě, jak se stát členem Evropské unie, což vřele vítám, proto jsem také podpořil tuto zprávu. Pokud Albánie dosáhne všech kritérií ke vstupu do Evropské unie, rád bych se postavil za její připojení.
2016 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (A8-0026/2017 - Cristian Dan Preda) CS
Jsem rád, že Evropský parlament přijal usnesení o zprávě Komise o Bosně a Hercegovině za rok 2016. Usnesení vítá podpis protokolu k dohodě o stabilizaci a přidružení mezi EU a Bosnou a Hercegovinou. Vítá rovněž pokrok dosažený při provádění reforem pro období 2015–2018. Jako člen frakce S&D oceňuji integrační snahy a pokroky Bosny a Hercegoviny. Domnívám se, že pro Bosnu a Hercegovinu je klíčové, aby nadále efektivním způsobem prováděla program reforem v souladu s harmonogramem akčního plánu, který přispěje k dalšímu posunu země v procesu evropské integrace a ke zlepšení sociálních a ekonomických podmínek jejích obyvatel.
Single Market Governance within the European Semester 2017 (A8-0016/2017 - Antonio López-Istúriz White) CS
Jednotný trh považuji za jeden z největších úspěchů Evropy a domnívám se, že tato zpráva se může zasadit o jeho zlepšení. Společný trh zahrnuje 500 milionů lidí, přináší evropským společnostem velké úspory, jež posílily průmyslovou konkurenceschopnost. Trh vytváří nové podnikatelské příležitosti, pracovní místa, spotřebitelům nabízí širší výběr za nižší ceny a lidem umožňuje, aby žili, pracovali a studovali tam, kde chtějí. Tím, že jednotný trh poskytl podnikům v EU mezinárodní hodnotové řetězce, a tudíž jim zajistil celosvětovou konkurenceschopnost, přispěl k lepší integraci podniků v EU více než kterákoli jiná evropská politika. V klíčové oblasti růstu, jejíž potenciál stále není využit, bych chtěl připomenout, že i přes odstranění celních překážek v rámci jednotného trhu stále existuje obrovské množství různých problémů necelní povahy. Musí přijít přijetí naléhavých opatření, která je pomohou odstranit.
Banking Union - Annual Report 2016 (A8-0019/2017 - Danuta Maria Hübner) CS
Hlasoval jsem pro přijetí této zprávy, která mapuje situaci v bankovní unii a zároveň identifikuje, co je potřeba zlepšit v otázkách dohledu, řešení krize a pojištění vkladů. Je politováníhodné, že třetí pilíř bankovní unie – společný systém pojištění vkladů, stále chybí. Rovněž bych chtěl zmínit znepokojivý fakt, že podle údajů Evropské centrální banky o stavu z dubna 2016 dosahuje odhadovaná hodnota úvěrů v selháních eurozóny 1 014 miliard eur. Podle nejnovějších údajů se tato hodnota navýšila na 1 132 miliard eur. Souhlasím se zprávou, že je zapotřebí míru těchto půjček snižovat. Vzhledem k tomu, že Evropu stále trápí nestabilita evropského bankovnictví, na něž upozorňuje zpráva MMF o celosvětové finanční stabilitě z roku 2016, je důležité, aby se iniciovaly zásadní změny týkající se obchodních modelů bank a systémové struktury s cílem zajistit zdravé evropské bankovnictví.
Biological low risk pesticides (B8-0140/2017) CS
Podpořil jsem usnesení, které primárně požaduje zvýšit dostupnost biologických pesticidů. Pesticidy mohou ohrozit přímo i nepřímo lidské zdraví. Biologické pesticidy s nízkým rizikem mohou představovat funkční alternativu ke konvenčním přípravkům na ochranu rostlin jak pro tradiční, tak i ekologické zemědělce, a mohou přispívat k dosažení udržitelnějšího zemědělství. Považuji za naši povinnost chránit zdraví evropských občanů a zároveň minimalizovat dopady používání pesticidů na životní prostředí. V Evropské unii v současné době je schváleno pouze sedm účinných látek představujících nízké riziko, přičemž u šesti z nich se jedná o biologické účinné látky. Proto je nutné zvýšit dostupnost a urychlit autorizaci biologických pesticidů, aby mohly postupně nahrazovat toxické látky.
EU-Cook Islands sustainable fisheries partnership agreement (A8-0010/2017 - João Ferreira) CS
Rád jsem podpořil rozhodnutí doporučit Radě, aby uzavřela dohodu o partnerství v oblasti udržitelného rybolovu. Musíme mít na paměti strategickou politiku Cookových ostrovů. Konkrétně: zvýšení schopnosti monitorování, kontroly a sledování rybolovných zdrojů a rybolovných činností, a to se zvláštním důrazem na boj proti nezákonnému, nehlášenému a neregulovanému rybolovu. Zásadní je také zlepšení vědeckých poznatků o stavu místních mořských ekosystémů a rybolovných zdrojů, které se ve vodách Cookových ostrovů vyvíjejí. Rozvoj místního tradičního rybolovu a komunit, jež na něm závisejí, považuji za velmi důležitý. Tato dohoda má mou podporu proto, že je výhodná především pro rybáře, rozvoj místní infrastruktury pro zpracování ryb a jejich uvádění na trh, ať již k zásobování vnitřního trhu, nebo na vývoz.
EU-Cook Islands sustainable fisheries partnership agreement (Resolution) (A8-0015/2017 - João Ferreira) CS
Domnívám se, že dohoda o rybolovu s Cookovými ostrovy bude oboustranně výhodná. Velmi rád jsem podpořil snahy Evropské unie, která se snaží prosadit na tomto trhu. Musím však trvat na tom, že je nezbytné nastavit pravidla pro výlov ryb tak, aby nebyl ohrožen místní ekosystém. Věřím, že se nám podaří najít způsob, jak zajistit rybolov, aniž by bylo ohroženo životní prostředí.
Control of the Register and composition of the Commission's expert groups (A8-0002/2017 - Dennis de Jong) CS
V souvislosti s postupem udělování absolutoria týkajícího se Evropské komise se Výbor pro rozpočtovou kontrolu Parlamentu pravidelně zabýval otázkou složení a fungování expertních skupin Komise. S ohledem na jejich nízkou míru transparentnosti a nevyvážené složení několika z nich schválil Výbor pro rozpočtovou kontrolu v roce 2011 a 2014 rozpočtové rezervy a zformuloval požadavky na jejich reformu. Jsem velmi rád, že tak učinil, protože tyto skupiny jsou velmi problematické a jejich netransparentnost vrhá špatné světlo na celou Evropskou unii. Poté, co byla v roce 2011 schválena rozpočtová rezerva, vyjádřila Evropská komise ochotu zapojit se do neformálního dialogu se skupinou poslanců Parlamentu za účelem nápravy nevyváženosti ve složení stávajících expertních skupin a vypracování lepších pravidel pro jejich ustavování a fungování. Bohužel se Parlamentu a Komisi stále nepodařilo nalézt řešení. Kvituji snahy vyřešit problém co nejdříve. Jsem toho názoru, že přijetí zprávy z vlastního podnětu je užitečné, a proto jsem ji podpořil. Především proto, že, jak se domnívám, povede k urychlení celého procesu.
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2016/005 NL/Drenthe Overijssel Retail (A8-0036/2017 - Nedzhmi Ali) CS
Evropský fond pro přizpůsobení se globalizaci byl zřízen, aby poskytoval dodatečnou pomoc pracovníkům, které zasáhly důsledky velkých strukturálních změn světového obchodu. Jakožto sociální demokrat jsem za tento fond velice rád. Je to skvělý prostředek, jenž pomáhá zaměstnancům po celé Evropské unii, kteří ztratili místo v důsledku změn přicházejících s čím dál více se měnící tváří světa. Tento fond je výbornou ukázkou evropské solidarity a prostředkem, jak ji projevit. V důsledku uzavření šesti nizozemských podniků přišlo o způsob obživy více než tisíc lidí. Věřím, že je naší povinností jakožto Evropského parlamentu a tedy reprezentantů celé Evropské unie uvolnit finanční prostředky pro lidi, kteří bez vlastního přičinění přišli o svá pracovní místa. Jsem rád, že jim mohu svým hlasem pomoci.
Revision of the European Consensus on Development (A8-0020/2017 - Bogdan Brunon Wenta, Norbert Neuser) CS
Cílem každé reformy oficiální rozvojové pomoci musí být zvýšení dopadu na rozvoj. V žádném případě se tak nesmí omezovat na pouhý přísun peněz, klíčová zodpovědnost leží na rozvojových zemích samotných. Jsem přesvědčen, že naším primárním cílem pak musí být je v tomto snažení podporovat. Funguje přístup Evropské unie v podobě „mobilizace investic“, kdy jen za poslední dekádu bylo díky evropským grantům ve výši necelých tří miliard eur v partnerských regionech uvolněno dalších asi padesát miliard v investicích. Evropská unie musí posilovat rovnováhu mezi hospodářskou, sociální a environmentální oblastí, jedna bez druhé a bez třetí se neobejde. Změnu klimatu je tak třeba řešit víc než naléhavě i proto, že v největší míře postihuje chudé země s nejzranitelnějším obyvatelstvem. Naprosto zásadní je zvyšování vzdělanosti. Osobně kladu zvláštní důraz na vzdělání dívek a žen, což je podle mě klíč k udržitelnému rozvoji ve třetích zemích. Považuji za nutné zajistit přístup ke komplexním a kvalitním informacím o sexuálním a reprodukčním zdraví i o rodinném plánování. Zpráva se věnuje všem podle mě důležitým oblastem od ochrany oceánů až po ochranu drobných zemědělských nebo rodinných podniků. Jsem rád, že jsem mohl tento dokument podpořit.
Annual report on EU competition policy (A8-0001/2017 - Tibor Szanyi) CS
Přísně dodržovaná pravidla hospodářské soutěže, která jsou jedním ze základních pilířů politiky Evropské unie, umožňují evropským spotřebitelům přístup k široké škále kvalitních produktů a služeb. Vytváří rovnější podmínky pro podniky působící v EU a brání přílišné koncentraci ekonomické a finanční moci v rukou několika jedinců. Podporuje tvorbu kvalitních pracovních míst, růst, inovace a investice. Zajišťuje, aby všechny společnosti dostály svým povinnostem a platily daně a aby se žádným podnikům nedostávalo preferenčního zacházení. Tento proces nicméně funguje i opačně. Čím více členských států tato pravidla úmyslně porušuje, tím více jsou poškozováni spotřebitelé, firmy a celý jednotný trh. Každé daňové zvýhodnění či jiný druh státní podpory, každý postup v rozporu s pravidly hospodářské soutěže a každé protekcionistické vládní rozhodnutí bránící inovacím má vážný dopad na život evropských občanů. Jakožto dobrý Evropan se hodlám zasadit o to, aby nebyl nikdo tímto způsobem znevýhodněn, proto jsem podpořil přijetí této zprávy, která upozorňuje na možná rizika a snaží se jim čelit, což považuji za zcela zásadní.
Promoting gender equality in mental health and clinical research (A8-0380/2016 - Beatriz Becerra Basterrechea) CS
Podpořil jsem usnesení týkající se podpory rovnosti žen a mužů v oblasti duševního zdraví a klinického výzkumu. Podle WHO bývá deprese přibližně dvakrát častější u žen než u mužů. Ženy trpí ve větší míře úzkostí, stresem a poruchami příjmu potravy, zatímco muži jsou častěji závislí na návykových látkách Cílem tohoto usnesení je zajistit rovné postavení žen a mužů (tzv. gender mainstreaming) do zdravotní péče. Jde o to, aby nové strategie v oblasti duševního zdraví v jednotlivých členských státech prosazovaly psychosociální celospolečenský přístup a zahrnovaly silný genderový pilíř. Usnesení také požaduje rovnost žen a mužů v klinických hodnoceních.
Priorities for the 61th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (A8-0018/2017 - Constance Le Grip, Maria Arena) CS
V březnu se bude v New Yorku konat 61. zasedání Komise OSN k otázkám postavení žen. Jsem rád, že Evropský parlament podpořil zprávu, která předkládá Radě doporučení ohledně priorit EU. Doporučení zahrnuje obecné podmínky posílení postavení žen a dívek, posilování ekonomického postavení žen a překonávání překážek na pracovním trhu, zajištění rovného přístupu žen ke všem úrovním rozhodování nebo řešení potřeb nejvíce marginalizovaných skupin. Jako sociální demokrat kategoricky odmítám jakoukoli nerovnost a diskriminaci. Začíná být naprosto zjevné, že boj za lidská práva obecně – a ženská o to víc – není nikdy u konce. Musíme nepřetržitě pracovat a postupovat ve snaze ukončit všechny formy jejich diskriminace.
An integrated approach to Sport Policy: good governance, accessibility and integrity (A8-0381/2016 - Hannu Takkula) CS
Jsem rád, že Evropský parlament dnes schválil zprávu o integrovaném přístupu k politice v oblasti sportu, která má poskytnout Evropské komisi doporučení pro další práci v oblasti politiky sportu. Zpráva identifikuje problémy v amatérském a profesionálním sportu, například doping či manipulace s výsledky zápasů, a zároveň vyzývá mezinárodní, evropské a vnitrostátní sportovní organizace, aby se zavázaly k dodržování řádných postupů. Členské státy by pak měly z manipulace s výsledky zápasů učinit zvláštní trestný čin. Zpráva také podporuje preventivní, vzdělávací a osvětové kampaně, které sportovcům a dalším zúčastněným stranám na všech úrovních poskytují rady o hrozbách dopingu a dalších otázkách týkajících se integrity. Rád bych vyzdvihl výzvu k nulové toleranci korupce ve sportu. Vrcholoví sportovci mají sloužit jako vzor pro mladé lidi. Proto je velmi důležité, aby sportovní organizace uplatňovaly zásady řádné správy ve sportu, které mohou vymýtit korupci a další nekalé praktiky.
Cross-border aspects of adoptions (A8-0370/2016 - Tadeusz Zwiefka) CS
Podpořil jsem legislativní usnesení, v němž Evropský parlament žádá Komisi, aby navrhla jednotná pravidla týkající se přeshraniční adopce dětí. Čím dál více občanů ze států Evropské unie využívá své právo na volný pohyb, přičemž mnoho z nich se rozhodne se přestěhovat do jiného členského státu. Tento benefit ovšem přináší potíže, co se týče uznávání a právního řešení jejich osobní a rodinné právní situace. Tato zpráva usiluje o zvýšení pozornosti na řadu problémů spojených s osvojením v přeshraničních situacích. Zpráva navrhuje nelegislativní řešení některých z nich. Například, aby byl vypracován společný minimální standard pro osvojení, aby orgány členských států v otázkách osvojení přijímaly veškerá rozhodnutí s přihlédnutím k nejvlastnějšímu zájmu dítěte a aby posílily vzájemnou justiční spolupráci v oblasti osvojení. Toto usnesení současně navrhuje přijetí nařízení, jenž by se zabývalo konkrétním problémem přeshraničního uznávání domácích rozhodnutí o osvojení. Jako sociální demokrat jsem přesvědčen, že rodina je základem dobře fungující společnosti. Proto je zapotřebí prohloubit spolupráci mezi členskými zeměmi a vytvořit takové podmínky, aby byla ochráněna základní práva a svobody dotčených občanů Unie.
Bilateral safeguard clause and stabilisation mechanism for bananas of the EU-Colombia and Peru Trade Agreement (A8-0277/2016 - Marielle de Sarnez)
. ‒ The agreement with Ecuador on the stabilisation mechanism for bananas was clear and straightforward. The vote on this trade agreement on 17 July 2014 ensured that the necessary bilateral safeguard clause that works as a stabilisation mechanism for Ecuador’s bananas is in effect. I believe in the principle of free trade as long as it respects the economic interests of both sides in a manner that is transparent and accountable.It was agreed that when the import volumes of bananas reach a certain level, a suspension of imports or the necessary alternative assessment will take place. Throughout the import process we will have continuing assessment of current trends in order to take into consideration relevant developments. The European Union is also committed to taking into account the position of local producers and farmers, in order to make sure that there is no material or financial detriment to local goods.Having seen that the outcome of the trilogue on this issue was adopted by a vast majority, I will vote, along with my party, in favour of the final text.
Sustainable management of external fishing fleets (A8-0377/2016 - Linnéa Engström)
. ‒ An international legal framework has now established that the EU is responsible for all vessels belonging to our Member States, making this resolution an important one in reflecting the responsibility, institutional capacity and commitment of the EU. It also ensures that the standards upheld within Union waters are applied as well to external waters, reflecting a uniform stance on our principles. Conversely, it also establishes a procedure for authorisations for non-Union vessels to fish in Union waters. Establishing a set of regulations that the Union stands for, and avoiding hypocrisy, will give it firmer authority in terms of enforcement. Mutual respect of fishing rights is reflected in the fact that the allowable catch may be exceeded only in accordance with reliable scientific information and evidence of surplus. For the aforementioned reasons, I support this resolution.
Rule of law crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo and in Gabon (RC-B8-0120/2017, B8-0120/2017, B8-0121/2017, B8-0122/2017, B8-0123/2017, B8-0124/2017, B8-0125/2017, B8-0126/2017)
. ‒ I am voting in favour of this resolution as it vehemently supports democracy and the rule of law. My party has played a large role in supporting the EU’s partnership with the African continent as a whole, standing with the United Nations and the African Union’s Peace and Security Council in a movement to de-escalate violence and curb the use of force, and in favour of a transparent and orderly state of stability and peace. In addition, I wish to support and promote the European Union values, represented by example in our European Parliament, of fairness and democracy. These principles should unquestionably be upheld by the Government in Gabon in facilitating a legitimate election, and should be reflected in its cooperation with the French-speaking observers of other African nations who are in the country to assist the Constitutional Court of Gabon in the realisation of this goal.
Implementation of Erasmus + (A8-0389/2016 - Milan Zver)
. ‒ Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Erasmus+ aims to continue a longstanding historic pattern of EU programmes in education, sports and youth provision. Important and widely recognised brand names have been used in order to promote better recognition for the programmes.The citizens of the European Union greatly value the opportunities Erasmus+ and similar programmes have provided for participants, and this is reflected in the fact that there is to be an increase during the year. S&D would like to see this programme playing a continuing role in promoting the inclusion of all participants, including those who have been unable to participate because of financial constraints. Taking into account that all my party’s amendments have been adopted, and the fact that a majority of the parties here in Parliament voted in favour, I will also support Erasmus+ by voting in favour.
EU-Kosovo Stabilisation and Association Agreement: procedures for its application (A8-0361/2016 - Adam Szejnfeld) CS
Hlasoval jsem pro přijetí návrhu nařízení Evropského parlamentu a Rady, který stanovuje pravidla a postupy pro přijímání prováděcích pravidel k některým ustanovením Dohody o stabilizaci a přidružení mezi Evropskou unií a Kosovem. Tato dohoda vstoupila v platnost v dubnu 2016 a umožňuje, aby zemědělské produkty a produkty rybolovu pocházející z Kosova mohly být do Unie dováženy se sníženou celní sazbou v mezích celních kvót. Aby dohoda řádně fungovala, je důležité rozvíjet smluvní vztahy a uplatňovat opatření, která tato dohoda obsahuje. Domnívám se, že přijetí tohoto nařízení umožní Kosovu využívat přínosů dohody v plném rozsahu, zaručí právní jistotu a rovné zacházení, pokud jde o ukládání cel. Jsem přesvědčen, že se jedná o další krok k posílení politického dialogu i užší obchodní integrace, která umožní vytvořit Kosovu příznivější prostředí pro rozvoj podnikání, z čehož bude mít prospěch i Evropská unie.
Imports of textile products from certain third countries not covered by specific Union import rules (A8-0311/2016 - Hannu Takkula) CS
Podpořil jsem úpravu nařízení (EU) 2015/936, kterým se stanovují společná pravidla dovozu textilních výrobků pocházejících z některých třetích zemí, na které se nevztahují dvoustranné dohody, protokoly nebo jiná ujednání ani jiná zvláštní pravidla dovozu Unie. Tato úprava ruší autonomní kvóty na dovoz textilu a oděvů pocházejících z Běloruské republiky. Domnívám se, že zrušení autonomních kvót může přispět k dalšímu zlepšení vztahů mezi EU a Běloruskem. Mimo jiné vyšle Běloruské republice symbolickou podporu při provádění politických a hospodářských reforem, která může podpořit modernizaci běloruské ekonomiky a prosazování základních hodnot EU v Bělorusku. Na druhé straně považuji za důležité neustále vyvíjet tlak na Bělorusko v otázce lidských práv kvůli znepokojivé situaci v oblasti lidských práv a základních svobod. Mimo jiné Bělorusko zůstává jedinou zemí v Evropě, která dosud uplatňuje trest smrti. Proto jsem rád, že se úprava nařízení zmiňuje o možném znovuobnovení autonomních kvót, pokud by se situace v oblasti lidských práv v Běloruské republice závažným způsobem zhoršila.
Conclusion of the Agreement continuing the International Science and Technology Center (A8-0363/2016 - Elmar Brok) CS
S potěšením jsem podpořil dohodu o pokračování činnosti Mezinárodního střediska pro vědu a techniku (ISTC), které původně sídlilo v Moskvě od roku 1994. ISTC je mezivládní organizace, která má za cíl zabránit šíření jaderných zbraní a jiných zbraní hromadného ničení. Mimo jiné se středisko zaměřuje na podporu projektů, jejichž cílem je zmírňování obecných chemických, biologických, radiologických a jaderných rizik. Poté, co Rusko v červenci 2015 z ISTC odstoupilo (a středisko se přesunulo do Astany), se smluvní strany s EU dohodly, že je nezbytné zavést novou dohodu, aby mohlo středisko za změněných okolností efektivně plnit svůj mandát. Vzhledem k tomu, že tento projekt přispívá k celosvětové a evropské bezpečnosti, je potřeba, aby středisko pokračovalo ve své důležité činnosti. Z tohoto důvodu plně podporuji uzavření dohody, které bude předcházet šíření know-how, zbraní hromadného ničení a jejich nosičů, jakož i technologií, materiálů a odborných znalostí.
Objection to a delegated act: Identifying high-risk third countries with strategic deficiencies (B8-0001/2017) CS
Obávám se, že návrh, který nám Komise předložila, měl značné nedostatky, proto jsem rád, že Evropský parlament vyzval Komisi k jeho přepracování. Nařízení v přenesené pravomoci má sloužit k identifikaci vysoce rizikových třetích zemí bez strategických plánů pro boj s praním peněz nebo financováním terorismu. Jedná se o velice zásadní téma pro celou bezpečnost Evropské unie a je nutné ho propracovat velmi důkladně, aby se minimalizovalo riziko pochybení. Je nutné, aby v této oblasti Komise provedla vlastní posouzení a spoléhala výhradně na externí informační zdroje. Jsem přesvědčen, že Komise vyhoví požadavkům Evropského parlamentu a svůj návrh přepracuje ku prospěchu celé Evropské unie.
Logistics in the EU and multimodal transport in the new TEN-T corridors (A8-0384/2016 - Inés Ayala Sender) CS
Logistika zahrnuje služby a procesy plánování, řízení a realizace toku zboží a informací mezi místem původu a místem určení. Z toho důvodu se jedná o velice zásadní téma pro celkovou podobu EU. Účinná a udržitelná logistika nákladní dopravy má zásadní význam pro bezproblémové fungování celé řady dalších služeb a činností v našem hospodářství, od výroby zboží po jejich dodávky a recyklaci na všech úrovních, od úrovně místní po světovou. V této souvislosti jednoznačně podporuji, aby se logistika více řešila na úrovni EU. Je třeba vést diskusi o tom, jakým způsobem koncipovat budoucí politiku EU v oblasti nákladní dopravy a logistiky, aby podporovala rozvoj tohoto odvětví a určovala nezbytné priority. EU se bude muset zabývat i možným dopadem rozhodnutí Spojeného království opustit Unii na dopravní politiku, zejména pokud jde o severomořsko-středomořský koridor spojující Irsko s kontinentem přes Spojené království. Věřím, že se celá situace vyřeší ke spokojenosti všech stran.
A European Pillar of Social Rights (A8-0391/2016 - Maria João Rodrigues) CS
Jako sociální demokrat jsem upřímně rád, že se nám podařilo prosadit zprávu o evropském sociálním pilíři, kterou považuji za stěžejní výstup Evropského parlamentu v sociální oblasti a která byla vlajkovou lodí evropských sociálních demokratů. Evropská unie musí reagovat na narůstající frustraci a obavy mnoha občanů spojené s nejistými životními vyhlídkami a nezaměstnaností, se zvyšující se nerovností a s nedostatkem příležitostí, zejména pro mladé lidi. A musí to udělat rychle. Evropské trhy práce se čím dál častěji vyvíjejí směrem k „nestandardním“ formám zaměstnání a je nutné se tomu přizpůsobovat. Nesmíme ovšem zapomínat, že naší prioritou by mělo být standardní zaměstnání, především proto, že někteří lidé pracují na zkrácený úvazek nedobrovolně.Jsem velmi rád, že evropský sociální pilíř se zaměřuje mimo jiné na podporu práv jednotlivce a význam kolektivního vyjednávání, které jsou pro sociální demokracii prioritní otázkou. V neposlední řadě pak pilíř nabízí možnosti, jak se vyrovnat s důchodovou krizí způsobenou vzrůstající průměrnou délkou života, v tomto ohledu klade větší důraz na mezigenerační solidaritu.
Tackling the challenges of the EU Customs Code (UCC) implementation (B8-0024/2017) CS
Podpořil jsem usnesení Evropského parlamentu o řešení výzev provádění celního kodexu EU. Celní unie funguje podle dohodnutých zásad a právního rámce celního kodexu EU, který je v platnosti od 1. května 2016. Celní kodex Unie racionalizuje předpisy a postupy, zvyšuje přehlednost pro celní úředníky v celé EU, zavádí komunikaci s celními úřady v elektronické podobě a snižuje administrativní zátěž dovozců. Přestože jsou pravidla v celé EU stejná, celní orgány je vždy neuplatňují jednotným způsobem. Domnívám se, že dobře fungující celní unie hraje čím dál větší roli k zajištění bezpečnosti a ochrany občanů v EU. Proto jsem rád, že Komise nedávno představila ve svém sdělení strategickou vizi celní unie pro 21. století, která počítá s odstraněním těchto problémů a se zintenzívněním spolupráce mezi vnitrostátními orgány. Je důležité, aby celní správa byla jednotná, digitalizovaná a efektivní napříč Evropskou unií. Z tohoto důvodu jsem hlasoval pro to, aby Komise předložila do roku 2017 prozatímní zprávu obsahující důkladné hodnocení celní politiky EU a do roku 2021 kontrolu účelnosti, jež bude zahrnovat nezávislé posouzení dopadu a směřovat k větší efektivnosti regulačního rámce.
Written questions (32)
VP/HR - Implementation of sanctions against Russia PDF (197 KB) DOC (19 KB)
Glyphosate PDF (98 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Counterfeit and piracy goods, illicit commerce PDF (95 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Information to the SIS PDF (95 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Information to EUROPOL PDF (93 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Information to EURODAC PDF (94 KB) DOC (15 KB)
Health inequalities between EU Member States PDF (191 KB) DOC (16 KB)
EU-Ukraine poultry trade - Debate on raising quotas in revisions to the autonomous trade measures PDF (103 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Promoting the role of women in combating radicalisation and violent extremism PDF (196 KB) DOC (16 KB)
VP/HR - Sentencing of Kazakh journalist Guzyal Baidalinova PDF (190 KB) DOC (18 KB)
EU funding for the European Union Youth Orchestra PDF (191 KB) DOC (15 KB)
EU-Cuba cooperation and the resultant financial assistance PDF (6 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - EU-Saudi Arabia relationship PDF (197 KB) DOC (28 KB)
Granting Market Economy Status to China PDF (100 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Referendum on the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) in the Netherlands PDF (101 KB) DOC (23 KB)
VP/HR - Special East StratCom Team PDF (99 KB) DOC (24 KB)
EU budget - acknowledgment of solidarity among Member States PDF (5 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - Belarus - suspension of sanctions PDF (101 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Protecting the EU's external borders - the Hungarian-Serbian border PDF (100 KB) DOC (24 KB)
EU conference of investors and donors to support Ukraine's economic development PDF (5 KB) DOC (23 KB)
VP/HR - Recent developments in the case of abducted Estonian citizen Eston Kohver PDF (98 KB) DOC (23 KB)
Structural funds monitoring system PDF (5 KB) DOC (23 KB)
VP/HR - Prosecution of war crimes in Syria PDF (99 KB) DOC (26 KB)
Rise of Islamist extremism near the EU's borders and the security risk posed by tensions in Libya PDF (101 KB) DOC (25 KB)
Rising anti-Muslim sentiment following the Charlie Hebdo attack PDF (103 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - Torture in Saudi Arabia PDF (193 KB) DOC (26 KB)
VP/HR - Case of Ahmed Douma and other political prisoners in Egypt PDF (99 KB) DOC (28 KB)
VP/HR - Escalation of the Ukraine conflict and its implications for European security PDF (98 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Binding character of JASPERS opinions on final decisions taken by the Commission PDF (98 KB) DOC (25 KB)
Application of Directive 98/34/EC in respect of a regional building code PDF (102 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Law on Public Safety PDF (104 KB) DOC (25 KB)
VP/HR - Self-determination and statehood in Western Sahara PDF (196 KB) DOC (26 KB)
Written declarations (7)
Amendments (1768)
Amendment 25 #
2018/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stresses that the Euratom contribution to the Joint Undertaking for the period 2021-2027 should not be exceeded;
Amendment 26 #
2018/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Stresses that in order to avoid successive upward revisions of the projected cost of the project, to avoid delays in the expected dates of operational milestones and to ensure the highest possible degree of schedule reliability, the ITER Organisation should include a reasonable contingency on any revised schedule; supports, in this regard, the contingency of up to 24 months in terms of schedule and 10-20% in terms of budget proposed by the European Commission;
Amendment 8 #
2018/2218(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that the Court issued a qualified opinion on the legality and regularity of payments underlying the accounts which is a result of projects taken over from ECSEL´s legal predecessors Artemis and ENIAC joint undertakings; invites the Court to reconsider the methodology that results in repetitive qualified opinions based on this reoccurring issue that cannot be solved until the Seventh Framework Programme projects are terminated;
Amendment 5 #
2018/2217(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes with concern the interim value of leverage effect of 0.9 at the end of 2016; calls the Joint Undertaking to take steps to meet the target leverage effect over the whole 2014-2020 period of 1.0418;
Amendment 3 #
2018/2216(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Observes that the fourth Additional Activities Plan covering 2018, including certifiable additional activities for EUR 250 160 000, was adopted by the FCH2 in December 2017; observes that the JU has developed a methodology, which provides for robust controls for the collection, reporting and certification of additional activities and includes a model audit programme and audit certificate for the certification by independent external auditors;
Amendment 5 #
2018/2216(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the fact that the absence of established key performance indicators is no longer an issue under Horizon 2020; observes that not all targets of the third set of 2017 key performance indicators specific to FCH2 were met; revision of the technico-economic key performance indicators (KPIs) included in the addendum to the MAWP endorsed by the FCH 2 JU Governing Board1a; observes that most of the 2017 KPIs have been met while projects still ongoing are on track to achieve targets for 2017 and beyond; _________________ 1a https://fch.europa.eu/sites/default/files/M AWP%20final%20version_endorsed%20 GB%2015062018%20%28ID%203712421 %29.pdf
Amendment 6 #
2018/2216(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Takes note of the fact that experts have counted among the participants of the FCH2 calls many of the world class car manufacturers as well as top energy and utility companies, top innovators are well represented; notes also the engagement of the industry into the planning and execution of the programme; observes that the experts recommend strengthening the value chain approach by a greater participation of end users and customers;
Amendment 3 #
2018/2215(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Regrets to note that payment appropriations were for the fourth consecutive year below 75 %: in 2017 they were at 71,96 %; notes, however, that the number of payments increased by 9,33 % (from 75 to 82) but the paid amount, however, was reduced by 19,87 % (from EUR 175 182 730 to EUR 140 381 318) compared to 2016; takes note that this low implementation was mainly due to a reduction or postponement of clinical trials within some large and complex projects of the anti-microbial resistance and eEbola programmes and to delays in concluding grant agreements for calls under Horizon 2020; invites the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking to present updated information to the discharge authority and to improve the payment appropriations for the procedure next year;
Amendment 4 #
2018/2215(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Welcomes that the number of payments increased by 9,33 % (from 75 to 82); points out that the paid amount decreased due to the higher amount of the costs recognised against pre-financing already paid to IMI 1 Joint Undertaking and IMI 2 Joint Undertaking projects (clearings increased by 189%, from EUR 20 347 000 to EUR 58 846 383);
Amendment 5 #
2018/2215(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes with regret theAcknowledges the inherent limitations in the forecasting of payment appropriation process; notes with regret that these limitations result in weaknesses shown iwhen planning and monitoring payment appropriations, reflected in EUR 78 700 000 near the end of 2017 of unused payment appropriations from previous years; welcomes the corrective measures put in place by the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking to break the cycle of over budgeting; notes that the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking governing board decided to reduce the operational payment appropriations of the given year by EUR 56 000 000 and the accumulated unused from previous years by EUR 25 800 000;
Amendment 6 #
2018/2215(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes with concern that out of the EUR 1 680 000 000 of Horizon 2020 funds allocated to the IMI Joint Undertaking, by the end of 2017 the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking had made commitments of EUR 819 010 000 (50 %) and payments of EUR 179 650 000 (10,97 % of the allocated funds and 21,93% of the committed funds) for the implementation of its first wave of project13 calls for proposals; acknowledges the fact that the low level of payments is mainly due to the time required by project consortia to conclude Horizon 2020 grant agreements with the industry partners, which delays IMI Joint Undertaking planned pre-financing for the given year, and due to the duration of the projects, often spanning over 5 years, bringing a large share of the payments beyond 2020;
Amendment 8 #
2018/2215(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes that the absence of established key performance indicators (KPIs) is no longer an issue under Horizon 2020; regrets that less than 60 % of the third set of 2017 target KPIs were reachede slow progression in fulfilling some of the KPIs specific to IMI Joint Undertaking that were set for the duration of the whole programme (less than 60 % of the third set of 2017 target KPIs were reached); welcomes the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking governing board decision to approve a new set of IMI Joint Undertaking specific KPIs better aligned with the programme objectives;
Amendment 11 #
2018/2215(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the fact that the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking could reduce the delays in payments to beneficiarieadministrative payments to contractors from 34 % to 11,1 % and the time-to-pay for interim payments to project beneficiaries from 94 to 65 days in 2017; acknowledges in this respect that the average time-to-pay for final payments of costs claimed by beneficiaries was 52 days;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2214(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- having regard to Council Regulation (EU) 2018/121 of 23 January 2018 amending Regulation (EU) No 560/2014 establishing the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking,
Amendment 5 #
2018/2214(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- having regard to Council Regulation (EU) 2018/121 of 23 January 2018 amending Regulation (EU) No 560/2014 establishing the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking,
Amendment 6 #
2018/2214(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (the ‘Joint Undertaking’) was established as a public-private partnership by the Council Regulation (EU) No 560/20141a for a period of 10 years with the aim of bringing together all relevant stakeholders and contributing to establishing the Union as a key player in research, demonstration and deployment of advanced bio-based products and biofuels; _________________ 1a amended by Council Regulation (EU) 2018/121 of 23 January 2018
Amendment 7 #
2018/2214(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Regrets that out of the minimum EUR 182 500 000 of cash contributions to be made by the industry members to the Joint Undertaking’s operational cost, only EUR 800 000 were paid by the end of 2017, having suspended the Commission EUR 50 000 000 of its cash contributions as a consequence; observes that there is a high risk that the minimum will not be achieved by the end of the Joint Undertaking’s programme; calls on the Joint Undertaking to repnotes the Commission proceeded to a reduction in the EU contribution to the BBI JU by EUR 140 million, that should still allow for a consistent BBI JU Call in 2020 in order to achieve the JU’s strategic objectives in 2024; welcomes that an amended Regulation on BBI JU allowing the private sectort to the discharge authority in any breakthroughs in this regardcontribute financially at a project level on top of programme level has been adopted in January 2018; emphasizes that a positive trend has been observed in the sphere of in-kind contributions to operational activities that are expected to increase by 61 % (EUR 72.5 million instead of estimated EUR 45 million)in 2018 Call;
Amendment 5 #
2018/2213(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that out of the total amount of EUR 817 200 000 for the operational and administrative activities to be funded under the Seventh Framework Programme (including EUR 800 000 000 of Union cash contributions, EUR 14 900 000 of private members’ cash contribution to cover administrative costs and EUR 2 300 000 interest received on the pre-financed Seventh Framework Programme funds), the Joint Undertaking made commitments of EUR 815 200 000 (99,75 %) and payments of EUR 815 100 000 (99,74 %) by the end of 2017; notes that the Union had contributed with EUR 800 000 000 in cash; welcomes that the Clean Sky was the first European Joint Undertaking that successfully closed the FP7 Programme;
Amendment 6 #
2018/2212(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes with concern the interim value of leverage effect of 1.020.56 at the end of 20167; calls the Joint Undertaking to take steps to meet the estimated target leverage effect over the whole 2014-2020 period of 1.410.85;
Amendment 7 #
2018/2212(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes that during 2017 ten audits were carried out by a different external audit company and for one audit the Framework Contract of the Directorate- General for Budget had to be used due to an identified conflict of interest of the three firms in the Joint Undertakening Framework Contract; acknowledges that nine audits were performed by the statuary auditor; takes note that the Joint Undertaking has a revised framework contract in place for audit services with three external audit firms and the audit activity is performed solely by those firms; highlights the fact that no material issue has been identified in the audits performed to date that would require the attention of the Administrative Board;
Amendment 13 #
2018/2211(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Regrets that, due to serious shortcomings in the budget planning process coupled with the acceleration of some contracts, the Joint Undertaking finally needed EUR 832 600 000 in payment appropriations for 2017, while the initial amount approved in February 2017 amounted to EUR 548 600 000; notes with regret that the Joint Undertaking has estimated thata lack of payment appropriations of about EUR 150 000 000 for the 2018 budget remain unpaid; notes from the Joint Undertaking’s reply that the Euratom provided the additional budgetpayment appropriations and that the payment forecasting system has been totally redesigned and integrated;
Amendment 39 #
2018/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 34 a (new)
Citation 34 a (new)
- having regard to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation),
Amendment 41 #
2018/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 34 b (new)
Citation 34 b (new)
- having regard to Directive 2017/541 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2017 on combating terrorism and replacing Council Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA and amending Council Decision 2005/671/JHA, and having regard to the work of the Special Committee on Terrorism (TERR), which the European Parliament decided to establish on 6 July 2017, and which was appointed on 14 September 2017,
Amendment 120 #
2018/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Highlights the work of its Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI), which maintains close working relations with other EU institutions, the EUSR, the European External Action Service (EEAS), civil society - including NGOs - and multilateral human rights institutions; notes that in 2017 DROI drafted three reports which were adopted as resolutions by plenary on statelessness in South and South East Asia6(6), on addressing human rights violations in the context of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including genocide7(7) and on corruption and human rights in third countries8;(8) _________________ 6 7 8(6) Texts adopted, P8_TA(2017)0247. Texts adopted, P8_TA(2017)0247. (7) Texts adopted, P8_TA(2017)0288. Texts adopted, P8_TA(2017)0288. (8) Texts adopted, P8_TA(2017)0346. Texts adopted, P8_TA(2017)0346.
Amendment 231 #
2018/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the EU’s signature of the Istanbul Convention and stresses the need to combat by all means violence against women, including domestic violence; supports, in this connection, the joint EU- UN Spotlight Initiative; urges countries to step up their legislation in order to tackle, at the earliest possible stage, gender-based violence, female genital mutilation and sexual violence, while promoting gender equality; condemns the frequent violation of women’s sexual and reproductive rights and takes the view that all women should be able to make free and responsible decisions about their health, their body and their sexual and reproductive life, without fear, coercion or discrimination by the state, medical professionals or close family members; in this connection, women should also have the right to seek and obtain information on sexuality and reproduction, and should have access to comprehensible education on these fields and related fields; emphasises that proper, affordable healthcare and universal respect for and access to sexual and reproductive rights and education should be guaranteed for all women;
Amendment 6 #
2018/0385(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) On 29 March 2017, the United Kingdom notified the European Council of its intention to withdraw from the Union pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. Consequently, unless anoThe Treaties will cease to apply to the United Kingdom from ther date is established inof entry into force of a withdrawal agreement, or the European Council, in agreement with the United Kingdom, unanimously establishes another date, Union law will cease to apply to the United Kingdom from 30 March 2019. The United Kingdom will then become a third country or failing that, two years after that notification, i.e. from 30 March 2019, unless the European Council, in agreement with the United Kingdom, unanimously decides to extend that period.
Amendment 7 #
2018/0385(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) The withdrawal agreement as agreed between the negotiators contains arrangements for the application of provisions of Union law to and in the United Kingdom beyond the date the Treaties cease to apply to and in the United Kingdom. If that agreement enters into force, Directive 2012/27/EU [as amended by Directive 2018/XXX/EU] and Regulation [Governance of the Energy Union] will apply to and in the United Kingdom during the transition period in accordance with that agreement and will cease to apply at the end of that period.
Amendment 8 #
2018/0385(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) In accordance with Article 4(3) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1182/71, cessation of application of acts fixed at a given date shall occur on the expiry of the last hour of the day falling on that date. This Decision should therefore apply from the day following that on which Directive 2012/27/EU [as amended by Directive 2018/XXX/EU] and Regulation [Governance of the Energy Union] cease to apply to the United Kingdom.
Amendment 9 #
2018/0385(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4
Article 4
Article 4 Article 4 This Decision shall enter into force on the twentiethhird day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and shall apply from the day following that on which Union law ceases to apply to the United Kingdom. Article 1 shall apply from the day following that on which Directive 2012/27/EU [as amended by Directive 2018/XXX/EU] ceases to apply to and in the United Kingdom. Article 2 shall apply from the day following that on which Regulation [Governance of the Energy Union] ceases to apply to and in the United Kingdom. Article 3 shall apply from [date of entry into force].
Amendment 111 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Following an integrated approach and in order to contribute to the enhancement of the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union's defence industry, a European Defence Fund should be established. The Fund should aim at enhancing the competitiveness, innovation, efficiency and, environmental performance and technological and industrial autonomy of the Union's defence industry thereby contributing to the Union's strategic autonomy by supporting the cross border cooperation between Member States and between enterprises, research centres, national administrations, international organisations and universities, in the research phase and in the development phase of defence products and technologies. To achieve more innovative solutions and an open internal market, the Fund should support the cross-border participation of defence small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and middle capitalisation companies (mid-caps).
Amendment 124 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) As the objective of the Fund is to support the competitiveness and innovation, innovation and industrial autonomy of the Union defence industry by leveraging and complementing collaborative defence research and technology activities and de- risking the development phase of cooperative projects, actions related to the research and development of a defence product or technology should be eligible to benefit from it. This will also apply to the upgrade, including the interoperability thereof, of existing defence products and technologies.
Amendment 186 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) support collaborative research projects that could significantly boost the performance of future European capabilities, aiming at maximising innovation and introducing new defence products and technologies, including disruptive ones;
Amendment 188 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) support collaborative development projects of defence products and technologies consistent with defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the framework of the Common Foreign and Security Policy and in particular in the context of the CDP of the Common Security and Defence Policy, thus contributing to greater efficiency of defence spending within the Union, achieving greater economies of scale, reducing the risk of unnecessary duplication and as such reducing the fragmentation of defence products and technologies throughout the Union. Ultimately, the Fund will lead to greater interoperability between Member States' capabilities and the acquisition of European equipment by Member States.
Amendment 271 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. By derogation from paragraph 1, an applicant established in the Union or in an associated country and controlled by a non- associated third country or a non- associated third country entity may be eligible for funding if this is necessary for achieving the objectives of the action and provided that its participation will not put at risk the security interests of the Union and its Member States. In order to ensure protection of the security interests of the Union and its Member States, the call for proposals shall require the applicant to provide information demonstrating notably that:
Amendment 278 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the control over the applicant will not be exercised in a manner that restricts in any way its ability to perform and complete the action or that no restrictions are imposed by non-associated third countries or by non-associated third country entities on applicant´s infrastructure, facilities, assets, resources, intellectual property or know-how needed for the purpose of the action;
Amendment 306 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) studies, such as feasibility studies to explore the feasibility of a new or improved technology, product, process, service, solution or statistics on the defence industry and projects to pilot the collection of data;
Amendment 318 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point j
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point j
Amendment 347 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. For the award of funding for development actions, the Commission shall act by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 28 paragraph 2delegated acts.
Amendment 398 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. If Union assistance is provided in the form of public procurement, results shall be owned by the Union. Member States and associated countries shall enjoy access rights to the results, free of charge, upon their explicit request. Where beneficiaries in an action have jointly generated results, and where their respective contribution to the joint results cannot be ascertained, or where it is not possible to separate such joint results for the purpose of applying for, obtaining or maintaining the relevant intellectual property rights protection, they will have joint ownership of those results. The joint owners will establish an agreement regarding the allocation and terms of exercise of that joint ownership in accordance with their obligations under the grant agreement.
Amendment 401 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3
Article 22 – paragraph 3
3. If justified the grant agreement may require that tThe results of actions receiving support from the Fund shall not be subject to any control or restriction, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediate legal entities, including in terms of technology transfer by a non- associated third country or by a non- associated third country entity.
Amendment 402 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4
Article 22 – paragraph 4
4. The grant agreement shall, if justified, lay down the right of the Commission to be notified of and object to the transfer of ownership to results or to the granting of a license regarding results to a non-associated third country or a non- associated third country entity. Such transfers shall not contravene the defence and security interests of the Union and its Member States or the objectives of this Regulation as set out in Article 3, otherwise it will necessitate reimbursement of the funding provided under the Programme.
Amendment 423 #
2018/0254(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall adopt the work programmes by means of implementing acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 28 paragraph 2delegated acts.
Amendment 327 #
2018/0248(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Each Member State shall ensure, in partnership with local and regional authorities, meaningful participation of social civil society organisations, national human rights institutions and other relevant organisations in the programming, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies and initiatives supported by the AMF strand under shared management with regards to all the objectives of the fund enlisted in Art 3.
Amendment 384 #
2018/0248(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6
Article 9 – paragraph 6
6. The thematic facility shall in particular, support actions falling under the implementation measure 2(b) of Annex II that are implemented by the local and regional authorities or civil society organisations. In that regard, a minimum of 7% of the financial envelope of the thematic facility shall be granted under direct or indirect management to local and regional authorities or civil society organisations implementing integration and reception actions.
Amendment 110 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point iii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point iii
(iii) promoting women’s labour market participation, a better work/life balance including access to childcare, a healthy and well–adapted working environment addressing health risks, adaptation of workers, enterprises and entrepreneurs to change, and active and healthy ageing;
Amendment 111 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point iii a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point iii a (new)
(iiia) promoting a healthy and well– adapted working environment addressing health risks, adaptation of workers, enterprises and entrepreneurs to change, and active and healthy ageing;
Amendment 118 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall concentrate the ESF+ resources under shared management on interventions that address the challenges identified in their national reform programmes, in the European Semester as well as in the relevant country-specific recommendations adopted in accordance with Article 121(2) TFEU and Article 148(4) TFEU, and take into account principles and rights set out in the European Pillar of Social Rightsdeliver on the principles and rights set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals, with a view to promoting the economic, social and territorial cohesion of the Union.
Amendment 119 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall allocate an appropriate amount of their ESF+ resources under shared management to address challenges identified in, among others, in the Social Score board, their national reform programmes, where relevant, in their other national strategies that aim to fight unemployment, poverty and social exclusion, and in the relevant country-specific recommendations adopted in accordance with Article 121(2) TFEU andto Article 148(4) TFEU and in the European Semester falling within the scopecific objectives of the ESF+ as set out in Article 46a (new) taking into account rights and principles enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Sufficient flexibility at managing authority level to identify priorities and areas for ESF+ support in line with the specific local or regional challenges, shall be ensured.
Amendment 120 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
The actions addressing the challenges identified in relevant country-specific recommendations and in the European Semester as referred to in Article 7(2) shall be programmed under one or more dedicated prioritiesany of the specific objectives referred to in article 4(1).
Amendment 19 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) 'a smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic, social and territorial transformation' ('PO 1') by:
Amendment 20 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
(iv a) modernization and innovation in public administration, protection of intellectual property and support of SMEs in their competitiveness;
Amendment 21 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii a (new)
(vii a) developing sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national, regional and local mobility, including improved access to TEN-T and cross-border mobility;
Amendment 22 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
Amendment 23 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) Member States of group 1 shall allocate at least 8570 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1 and PO 2, and at least 6045 % to PO 1;
Amendment 24 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) Member States of group 2 shall allocate at least 4530 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1, and at least 3025 % to PO 2;
Amendment 25 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) Member States of group 3 shall allocate at least 350 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1, and at least 320 % to PO 2.
Amendment 29 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Amendment 33 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The ERDF shall also support the European Urban Initiative, implemented by the Commission in direct and indirect management.
Amendment 116 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) ‘a smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic, social and territorial transformation’ (‘PO 1’) by:
Amendment 117 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) enhancing digital connectivity and reaping the benefits of digitisation for citizens, companies and governments, including cyber security;
Amendment 120 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) enhancing growth and competitiveness of SMEs and Mid-Caps;
Amendment 127 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
(iva) modernization and innovation in public administration and protection of intellectual property;
Amendment 143 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii a (new)
(viia) developing sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national, regional and local mobility, including improved access to TEN-T and cross-border mobility;
Amendment 151 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
Amendment 204 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
In addition, productive investments in enterprises other than SMEs can be supported when they involve cooperation with SMEs in research and innovation activities, digitalization and greener, low- carbon Europe supported under points (a)(i) of Article 2 (1), (a) (ii) of Article 2 (1) and (b) of Article 2 (1).
Amendment 223 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i
Amendment 188 #
2017/2280(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. IReiterates European Commission's commitments on further supporting civil society and promoting a more conducive environment for civil society organisations in partner countries, insists that urgent work is required to further diminish the bureaucratic obstacles encountered by local civil society organisations (CSOs);
Amendment 235 #
2017/2280(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40 a. Emphasises that it is important to concentrate external spending in order to avoid the inefficiencies resulting from sectorial dispersion and aid fragmentation;
Amendment 266 #
2017/2280(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Calls for improved requirements for faster decision-making, more flexibility as well as simplification of rules and procedures, in order to increase the EU’s capacity to respond to rapidly evolving events;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
– having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR),
Amendment 70 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Strongly welcomes the European Council’s demand towards the Commission to present by the first quarter of 2019 the proposal for a Strategy for long-term EU greenhouse gas emissions reduction in accordance with the Paris Agreement, laid down in the Council Conclusions from 23 March 2018;
Amendment 71 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Urges the Commission to develop an ambitious proposal for a new EU long- term mid-century low-emission strategy that lays down concrete greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for 2050 for all sectors and a clear path how to reach these targets, and how to enhance removals by sinks in pursuit of the temperature goals and the Paris Agreement, so as to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions within the EU by 2050, and go into negative emissions soon thereafter; calls for this strategy to represent a fair distribution of efforts between sectors, to be consistent with a fair EU-share of the remaining global carbon budget, to include a mechanism to incorporate the results of the five yearly global stocktake, to build on national plans, to take into account the findings of the upcoming IPCC Special Report, the recommendations and positions by the European Parliament, as well as the views of non-state actors like local and regional authorities, the civil society and private sector;
Amendment 74 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Welcomes the Commission’s Action Plan on sustainable finance, adopted on 8th March 2018, and the recommendations put forward by the High Level Expert Group On Sustainable Finance; believes that the financial system needs to contribute to the targets of the Paris Agreement as well as the SDGs; considers it necessary that investments and financial products are in line with climate policy and that they support the development towards a sustainable economy; is convinced that a true reform of the EU financial system to contribute to climate mitigation and incentivising investments in clean technologies and sustainable solutions will be a role model for other countries and help them to implement similar systems; underlines that a transformation towards a financial system in line with the Paris Agreement and the SDGs will reduce risks on the global financial system stemming from stranded fossil fuel assets;
Amendment 86 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that mitigating climate change and moving towards a low- emission economy will contribute to enhanced peace and human security both within and outside of the EU as climate change often exacerbates existing instabilities and conflicts as well as deepening existing or creating new inequalities, even leading to increased - mainly internal - migration flows due to the scarcity of resources and lack of economic opportunities, a fragile governance structure, insufficient supply of water and food as well as a deterioration in living conditions;
Amendment 96 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Reiterates that consequent and rapid climate action contributes essentially to the prevention of social, economic, but also security risks, the prevention of conflicts and instabilities and ultimately to the prevention of major political, social and economic costs;
Amendment 120 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Urges the Commission and the Member States to raise international awareness for climate change through coordinated communication strategies and activities to increase public and political support; calls to especially create an international understanding of the interconnection of climate change and social injustice, migration, famine and poverty and that global climate action can largely contribute to the solution of these issues;
Amendment 127 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Commits itself to formulate an own position and recommendations for a new EU long-term mid-century strategy that shall be taken into account by the Commission and the Council before submitting the strategy to the UNFCCC;
Amendment 172 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to integrate the climate change dimension into international trade and investment agreements and to make compliance with the provisions of the Paris Agreement a condition for future trade agreements; calls on the Commission to streamline financial instruments and programmes to ensure coherence and increase the effectiveness of EU climate action; recommends the development and systematic inclusion of a fundamental climate change clause in international agreements with partners who have signed the Paris Agreement, supporting thereby the European and international decarbonisation process;
Amendment 233 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Considers it important that the EU keep up its efforts to re-engage the US in multilateral cooperation andwithout jeopardizing the Paris Agreement’s level of ambition; points out that the Brexit negotiations and the future relationship with the UK must reflect the need for continued cooperation on climate diplomacy;
Amendment 240 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the EU to further intensify its relations with local and regional authorities in third countries to enhance thematic cooperation between cities and regions both within and outside of the EUNotes that regions and cities play an increasingly important role for a sustainable development as they are affected by climate change directly, as their growth has direct impact on the climate and as they are becoming more active in the mitigation of and adaptation to climate change, sometimes in the light of opposing policies of their national governments; therefore, calls on the EU to further intensify its relations with local and regional authorities in third countries to enhance thematic cooperation between cities and regions both within and outside of the EU to develop adaptation and resilience initiatives and emission reduction plans in key sectors such as energy, industry, technology, agriculture and transport in both urban and rural areas, e.g. through twinning programmes, through the International Urban Cooperation programme, through support of platforms like the Covenant of Mayors and by building new fora for exchanging best practice; calls on the EU and the Member States to support efforts by regional and local actors to introduce regionally and locally determined contributions (similar to NDCs) where climate ambition can be increased through this process; notes the role EU delegations in third countries can play in this regard;
Amendment 245 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Notes that increasing urbanisation visible in many parts of the world aggravates existing challenges caused by climate change due to a higher demand for resources like energy, land and water and contributes to further deterioration of environmental problems in many conurbations in and outside the EU, like air pollution and increased volumes of waste; notes that further consequences of climate change, like extreme weather events, droughts and land degradation are often felt in rural areas particularly; believes that local and regional authorities need to receive special attention and support to address these challenges, to establish better resilience and to contribute to mitigation efforts by developing new energy supply as well as transport concepts;
Amendment 249 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the EU and its Member States to strengthen their ties with civil societyand support for civil society around the globe as agents for climate action, and to form alliances and build up synergies with the scientific community, non-governmental organisations, and non- traditional actors and the private sector; encourages the EU and its Member States to engage with the private sector, to enhance cooperation on how to reap the opportunities from the transition towards a zero-carbon economy, to develop export strategies for climate technologies for countries globally and to encourage technology transfer to and capacity- building in third countries;
Amendment 256 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Underlines the importance of scientific research for climate political decision making; notes that transboundary scientific exchange is a fundamental component of international cooperation; urges the Commission and the Member States to continuously support scientific organisations that work on climate risk assessment and that aim on estimating the implications of climate change and that offer possible adaption measures for political authorities; urges the EU to use their own research capacities in order to contribute to global climate action;
Amendment 17 #
2017/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas land is a fundamental, limited and non-renewable natural resource which is an integral part of the natural wealth of every country and a prerequisite for food production, and whereas the fertility and preservation of land are the basis for a country’s stability and wealth, while the loss of land leads countries to failure;
Amendment 41 #
2017/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas indigenous peoples are vulnerable to exploitation, marginalization, oppression, forced assimilation, and genocide by nation states formed from colonizing populations or by politically dominant;
Amendment 142 #
2017/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 14 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Calls on all countries, including the EU and its Member States, to enable those countries hosting native peoples and rural communities to pursue economic development by using the land in their territory in accordance with global environmental protection policies;
Amendment 184 #
2017/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on all states to ensure that indigenous communities benefit from sustainable tourism revenues and are protected from the adverse impact of mass tourism, and welcomes examples of shared management of reserves and protected areas that allow better protection of ecosystems and control of tourism flows; recalls, in this connection, the importance of the concept of sustainable development;
Amendment 188 #
2017/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Address that it is vital to protect the indigenous cultures to preserve a wide range of cultural diversity, call for flag programmes to promote indigenous cultures for a better visibility and recognition at both national and international levels;
Amendment 7 #
2017/2187(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights as a matter of particular concern that the Court issued a qualified opinion on Joint Undertaking's payments related to projects taken over from its legal predecessors Artemis and ENIAC joint undertakings and invites the Court to reconsider the methodology that results in repetitive qualified opinions based on this reoccurring issue that cannot be solved until the FP 7 projects are terminated; notes that the payments made for those projects by the ECSEL Joint Undertaking in 2016, against certificates of acceptance of costs issued by the NFAs of the Participating States, amounted to EUR 118 000 000, which represents 54 % of the total operational payments made by the Joint Undertaking in 2016; notes that the NFAs compiled 'declarations of assurance' on the 2016 expenditure as received on 22 January 2018 from Joint Undertaking; which cover 98 % of the participation fees from the participating Member States for the 2016 Seventh Framework Programme expenditure;
Amendment 9 #
2017/2187(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that the Joint Undertaking has adopted rules on the prevention and management of conflicts of interests to mitigate the risks related to its governance structure; notes, however, that in 2016 the Joint Undertaking did not apply those rules consistently; observes with dismay that the internal register of declarations of conflicts of interest was not managed in line with internal guidelines and was not regularly updated; acknowledges the fact that the minutes of board meetings record all conflicts of interest declared by a delegate: these are baseline documents used to fill in the register;
Amendment 10 #
2017/2187(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Calls on the Commission to ensure the direct involvement of the Joint Undertaking in the process of the Horizon 2020 mid-term review in the sphere of further simplifications and harmonisation of joint undertakings.
Amendment 2 #
2017/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Notes that the maximum Union contribution to the activities of the S2R Joint Undertaking is EUR 450 000 000, to be paid from Horizon 2020; notes that the industry members of the Joint Undertaking are to contribute resources of at least EUR 470 000 000, consisting of at least EUR 350 000 000 for in-kind and cash contributions to the operational activities and administrative costs of the Joint Undertaking and at least EUR 120 000 000 of in-kind contributions to the Joint Undertaking’s additional activities;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Draws attention to the fact that in two cases out of eight, the Joint Undertaking awarded grants to project consortia, despite the fact that the checks of the financial viability of the beneficiaries performed by the Research Executive Agency indicated that the financial capacity of the coordinating industry members of the consortia was weak; notes that this implies an unnecessarily high financial risk for the completion of those projects and the financial risk was particularly high in one case, in which the coordinating partner had been assigned over 45% of the total project funding; calls the Joint undertaking to inform in written the discharge authority about the development of both projects as a part of the discharge follow up; draws attention to the ongoing and substantial need for a proper risk assessment system that should be followed in a comprehensive fashion;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 7 #
2017/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Calls on the Commission to ensure the direct involvement of the Joint Undertaking in the process of the Horizon 2020 mid-term review in the sphere of further simplifications and harmonisation of joint undertakings;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recognises the need for the Joint Undertaking to communicate with Union citizens, through the Union institutions, concerning the significant research and collaboration that it is undertaking, stresses the importance of highlighting the real improvements achieved as a consequence of its work, which are an important part of its mandate, as well as the fact that it works with other joint undertakings in promoting public awareness of the benefits of their work. Notes in this respect that also many of the private partners of the JU S2R are endowed with capacities to communicate directly with Union citizens and should be encouraged to participate in such an effort.
Amendment 2 #
2017/2185(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the members of FCH2 are the Union, represented by the Commission, the New Energy World Industry Grouping AISBL (‘Industry Grouping’), renamed Hydrogen Europe in 2016, and the New European Research Grouping on Fuel Cells and Hydrogen AISBL (‘Research Grouping’);
Amendment 3 #
2017/2185(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas in FCH2, the maximum Union contribution is EUR 665 000 000 from the Horizon 2020 and the members from the Industry and Research Groupings are expected to contribute resources of at least EUR 380 000 000 to, comprising in- kind contributions in the Horizon 2020 projects funded by the FCH2, including-kind contributions to additional activities (of at least EUR 285 000 000 of in- kind) and in cash- contributions to additional activitieministrative costs;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2185(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the annual activity report observes that the ex-post audit effort was pursued with the launch of 18 new audits, for the first time using the research, technological development and demonstration framework contract for the Seventh Framework Programme audits and signing specific contracts with four external audit firms; Notes that the residual error rate was below 2 %;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2185(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that out of the EUR 470 000 000 of in-kind and cash contributions to be made by the members of the Industry and Research Groupings to the operational activities of the FCH2, by the end of 2016, the governing board had validated contributions of EUR 299 000 000; points out that additional in-kind contributions to operational activities of EUR 40 600 000 had been reported to the FCH2 by the end of 2016, highlights the fact that consequently, at the end of 2016, the total contribution of the members of the Industry and Research Groupings to the Joint Undertaking amounted to EUR 339 600 000, compared to the Union contribution of EUR 383 700 000;
Amendment 7 #
2017/2185(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that the 2016 call for proposals was published on 19 January 2016, including, in accordance with the FCH2 2016 annual work programme, 24 topics with an indicative budget of EUR 117 500 000; notes, moreover, that that call closed on 3 May 2016 and received 81 proposals; points out that 16 out of 19 grant agreements were signed in 2016;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2185(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Calls on the Commission to ensure the direct involvement of the Joint Undertaking in the process of the Horizon 2020 mid-term review in the sphere of further simplifications and harmonisation of joint undertakings.
Amendment 2 #
2017/2184(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Regrets to note and is concerned by the fact that payment appropriations were for the third consecutive year below 75%: in 2016 they were at 69,6 %, which is a further decrease of 3,08 % compared to 2015; urges the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking to improve its budget implementation planning in order to avoid delays in concluding grant agreements for calls under Horizon 2020 and invites it; notes, however, that the number of payments increased by 63 % (from 46 to 75) and the paid amount by 30% (from EUR 134 514000 to EUR 175 182 730) in comparison to 2015 and represent the highest number for the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking so far. Invites the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking to present updated information to the discharge authority and to improve the payment appropriations for the procedure next year;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2184(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes with concern that out of the EUR 1 638 000 000 of Horizon 2020 funds allocated to the IMI Joint Undertaking, by the end of 2016 the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking had made commitments of EUR 515 000 000 (31 %) and payments of EUR 111 000 000 (7 % of the allocated funds) for the implementation of its first wave of projects; notes with concernacknowledges the fact that the low level of payments is mainly due to delays inthe time required by project consortia to concludinge Horizon 2020 grant agreements with the industry partners which delays IMI Joint Undertaking planned pre-financing for the given year; notes moreover that projects in Ebola and antimicrobial resistance programmes have claimed less funds than foreseen in the initial project budgets, which was mainly due to the decline of the epidemic and which were mentioned in previous reports by the Court and by the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2184(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that out of the EUR 1 638 000 000 of in-kind and cash contributions to be made by the industry members and associated partners to the activities of the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking, by the end of 2016 the industry partners had reported just EUR 83 800 000 of in- kind contributions, of which just EUR 47 2EUR 47 200 000 had been validated by the executive director and a further amount of EUR 36 600 000 had been validareported by the executive directornd of 2016; notes moreover that consequently, at the end of 2016, the total contributions of the industry members to the Horizon 2020 activities of the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking amounted to EUR 83 800 000, compared to the Union’s cash contribution of EUR 135 000 000; notes that the difference was caused by advance payments made to beneficiaries to kick-start projects activities; highlights the fact that at this stage of programme implementation commitments of EUR 275 800 000 of Union funds and EUR 249 100 000 of industry in-kind contributions are allocated to 25 Horizon 2020 projects; recognising that more work on the part of the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking in improving in kind and cash contributions from industry needs prioritisation;
Amendment 5 #
2017/2184(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking has an anti-fraud strategy aligned with the common anti-fraud strategy of the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation; regrets to notediscover that in 2016, an one instance of suspicion was communicated to OLAF which decided not to open any investigationto dismiss the case based on the documentation provided and the result of a financial audit performed by the Joi; notes that the Joint Undertaking undertook in parallel an independent financial audit which concluded with a minor adjustment Uandertak no significant material findings; recognising the need for vigilance to fully implement the anti-fraud strategynotes with satisfaction the effectiveness of the preventive and corrective anti-fraud measures taken in accordance with the anti-fraud strategy; recognizes the need for further vigilance in this respect;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2184(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Regrets to note that at the end of 2016 – the third year of Horizon 2020 implementation – the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking had only partially completed the integration of its control systems with the Commission’s common Horizon 2020 grant management and monitoring tools ; and that prioritisation be given to complete the integration process quickly; acknowledges, however, the significant progress achieved in close cooperation with the Commission services which should enable all IMI 2 Joint Undertaking project reporting, monitoring and payment to be carried out via the common Horizon 2020 tools as of the beginning of 2018;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2184(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Regrets to acknowledge that the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking experienced some delays in payments to beneficiaries (universities, research organisations and SMEs) - the key client base of the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking; not; notes that the 90 days time-to-pay target for interim payments was exceeded by 5 days in 2016; acknowledges withe concern that this indicates a significant gap in the internal control and monitoring procedures for project reports and related cost claims, adversely affecting the efficiency of project implementation; expresses its concern that the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking was unable rrective measures taken by the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking to improve the situation, notably by enhancing cooperation with project consortia, by reviewing internal procedures and by hiring more staff for the financial unit; acknowledges in this respect that the average time-to -pay for finterimal payments of costs claims within the target deadline of 90 days; and seeks assurances that this concern will be addressed as a priority action within the IMI 2 Joint Undertakinged by beneficiaries was 62 days;
Amendment 9 #
2017/2184(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Calls on the Commission to ensure the direct involvement of the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking in the process of the Horizon 2020 mid-term review in the sphere of further simplifications and harmonisation of joint undertakings.
Amendment 2 #
2017/2183(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Expresses some concern that several industry members participating in Joint Undertaking's projects could not report their in-kind contributions by the given deadline, either because their own 2016 accounts were not yet closed, or because the projects had started close to the end of 2016; acknowledges that the reporting deadline of 31stJanuary needs to be revised in case of future legislative proposals to amend Regulation (EU) No 560/2014; acknowledges that in those cases, the Joint Undertaking applied Commission guidelines for accounting standards and made a pro-rata estimation on the basis of project costs; asks, however, that industry members find a way to capture their in-kind contributions to prevent recurrence of this problem;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2183(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Expresses serious concern about the fact that out of the EUR 975 000 000 of contributions to be made by the industry members to the operational activities and administrative costs of the Joint Undertaking by the end of 2016, industry members had reported in-kind contributions of only EUR 15 400 000 for operational activities, and the governing board had validated cash contributions by the members to the Joint Undertaking’s administrative costs of EUR 3 000 000; regrets the low level of in-kind contributions which stems from the fact that most Joint Undertaking’s projects were only in their preliminary stages in 2016; points out in this context that Regulation (EU) No 560/2014 establishing the Bio- based Industries Joint Undertaking was amended by Regulation (EU) 2018/121 earlier this year with an aim to improve the level of private sector´s financial contribution; calls on the Joint Undertaking to inform the discharge authority on the development of those projects and of in-kind contributions and payments made;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2183(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Regrets to note that, by the end of 2016, the total contribution from the industry members amounted to EUR 313 200 000, compared to the Union’s cash contribution of EUR 65 000 000 which stems from the fact that the industry members had already declared a significant amount of in-kind contributions to additional activities compared to the Union’s input; hopes that the situation will return to equilibrium in the following years;
Amendment 5 #
2017/2183(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Calls on the Commission to ensure the direct involvement of the Joint Undertaking in the process of the Horizon 2020 mid-term review in the sphere of further simplifications and harmonisation of joint undertakings.
Amendment 4 #
2017/2182(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Welcome the continued progress in the field of cooperation with Member States and Regions on synergies in aeronautics R&I with the Structural and Investment Funds and highlights that the Clean Sky Memorandum of Understanding model (MoU)1a should be supported in the future Framework Research Programme and structured links to the JU should be established in the regional smart specialization strategies and Operational Programmes; _________________ 1a 16 MoUs signed by end 2017
Amendment 5 #
2017/2182(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Calls on the Commission to ensure the direct involvement of the Joint Undertaking in the process of the Horizon 2020 mid-term review in the sphere of further simplifications and harmonisation of joint undertakings.
Amendment 2 #
2017/2181(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the budgetUnion contribution for the deployment phase of the SESAR 2 Programme 2014 to 2024 funded by Horizon 2020 is EUR 585 000 000; whereas under the new Horizon 2020 Membership Agreements, the contribution from Eurocontrol is expected to be around EUR 500 000 000, and the contribution from the other partners from the aviation industry is expected to be around EUR 720 700 000 of which around 90 % should be in-kind;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2181(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Calls on the Commission to ensure the direct involvement of the Joint Undertaking in the process of the Horizon 2020 mid-term review in the sphere of further simplifications and harmonisation of joint undertakings.
Amendment 10 #
2017/2180(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes with dismay the Court’s report finding that the results, which were presented to the Joint Undertaking’s Governing Board in December 2016, indicated an expected additional funding requirement to that already committed of EUR 5 400 000 000 for the construction phase after 2020, which represents an increase of 82 % in relation to the approved EUR 6 600 000 000 budget; reiterates the fact that the amount of EUR 6 600 000 000 adopted by the Council in 2010 serves as a ceiling for the Joint Undertaking’s spending up to 2020; recognises that the additional funding required to complete the ITER project must involve future Multiannual Financial Framework commitments;
Amendment 12 #
2017/2180(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights that in addition to the construction phase, the Joint Undertaking will have to contribute to the ITER operational phase after 2035 and to the subsequent ITER deactivation and decommissioning phases; considers it worrisome that those contributions are not yet estimated; calls on the Joint Undertaking to estimate the cost of such phases as soon as possiblereminds that the host Agreement with France contains the calculation of EU contribution for decommissioning; also reminds that the costs for deactivation phase have been estimated and included to the new Baseline and these costs will be incorporated into the annual costs of ITER after 2035;
Amendment 14 #
2017/2180(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that on 29 March 2017, the United Kingdom notified the European Council of its decision to withdraw from the EU and Euratom; notes that an agreement setting out the arrangements for its withdrawal is being negotiated, which in all likelihood will have a significant effect on the future activities of the Joint Undertaking and; notes that, on several occasions, the United Kingdom has expressed its interest in further participating in EU fusion energy activities; notes furthermore that the Union and United Kingdom fusion communities expressed their hope in the JET experiment at Culham in the United Kingdom to continue, beyond 2018, to undertake vital preparation work for the ITER project;.
Amendment 6 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. Expresses concern about allegations of bribery originating in Azerbaijan to influence policies of the European Union;
Amendment 79 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) consider the organization of a donors conference for Ukraine to be held either in Ukraine or in Brussels in the near future, focusing on aiding the country, especially in the eastern parts of the country, amid the conflict in the east and the annexation of Crimea that has derailed the Ukrainian economy;
Amendment 116 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point o a (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point o a (new)
(oa) to consider the replacement of the Metsamor Nuclear power plant in Armenia as a primary source of power;
Amendment 167 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point r a (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point r a (new)
(ra) to encourage the meetings of high ranking representatives of Armenia and Azerbaijan as a means to find a peaceful accord to the conflict;
Amendment 188 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point t a (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point t a (new)
(ta) urge the EU member states and the partner countries to come up with a concrete time frame by or at the summit in Brussels in November for the removal of roaming tariffs between the European Union and the Eastern Partnership countries;
Amendment 199 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point x a (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point x a (new)
(xa) urge the EU member states and the partner countries not to water down the language on the European aspiration of the partner countries in the final declaration for the Brussels summit in November and make sure that the language is as ambitious on this point or even more ambitious than the text agreed in the Riga declaration of 2015;
Amendment 138 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the willingness of Member States to implement Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), and calls for its swift establishment by the Council; underlines that the desired inclusiveness of participation must not compromise either full commitment to the CSDP or a high level of ambition and binding commitments among Member States; points out that activities within PESCO shall always be in full alignment with CSDP;
Amendment 174 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that the proposed DG Defence should have the responsibility for ‘Defence Schengen’ arrangements, for security of supply, standardisation and military certification arrangements, for EU contributions to programmes under the CSDP and PESCO, for EU-funded defence research, for EU's strategic autonomy and the competitiveness of Europe's defence industry— including SMEs and mid-cap companies forming the European defence supply chain, and for the interinstitutional arrangements in the defence remit, including the EU White Book;
Amendment 195 #
2017/2123(INI)
17. Welcomes the establishment of the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) process; considers that CARD should aim at bringing the armed forces into line with each other, ensuring the Union’s strategic autonomy, coherence and allowing Member States to invest more and betterefficiently in defence together; welcomes the proposal to launch a trial run in 2017;
Amendment 203 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Emphasises that CARD should be based on the EU White Book and the CDP and should address the full spectrum of CSDP-related capabilities, in particular those of the Member States participating in PESCO; considers that CARD should deliver a set of concrete proposals to fill gaps and identify where Union action would be appropriate, to be taken into account in the EU budget planning for the following year; underlines the need for the Commission and the EDA to work together in designing the annual work programmes under the capability and research windows of the proposed European Defence Fund; points out that the EDA should have a distinct role not only in designing the programme but also in the management of projects financed from the capability window;
Amendment 205 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Stresses the need for close coordination of all CSDP-related activities namely CARD, PESCO and European Defence Fund;
Amendment 248 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Urges the EEAS and the Council to step up their ongoing efforts to improve cybersecurity, in particular for CSDP missions, inter alia by taking measures at EU and Member State levels to mitigate threats to the CSDP, for instance, building up resilience through education, training and exercises, and the streamlining of the EU cyber-defence education and training landscape;
Amendment 271 #
2017/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Considers that the EU needs to increase its efforts to act as a regional security provider, and to become a strong European pillar of NATO through the European Defence Union; is of the opinion that the security and protection of Europe will increasingly depend on both organisations; calls for improving cooperation, inter alia concerning the exchange of information and intelligence; reaffirms that EU-NATO cooperation will continue to take place in the spirit of full openness and transparency, in full respect of the decision-making autonomy and procedures of both organisations and in close cooperation with and full involvement of Member States; recalls that NATO cooperation with the non- NATO EU Member States is an integral part of EU-NATO cooperation and in this regard, welcomes the positive contribution of non-NATO EU Member States to NATO activities;
Amendment 117 #
2017/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Expresses grave concern about the increasing number of attacks against religious minorities, in particular Christians, which are often committed by non-state actors such as ISIS/Daesh, as well as the hate speech targeting members of minorities; calls for the EU and its Member States to step up their efforts to enhance respect for freedom of thought, conscience, religion and belief and to promote interreligious dialogue when engaging with third countries; requests concrete action towards the effective implementation of the EU Guidelines on the promotion and protection of freedom of religion or belief, including by ensuring the systematic and consistent training of EU staff at headquarters and in delegations; supports fully the EU practice of taking the lead on thematic resolutions on freedom of religion and belief at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and the UN General Assembly (UNGA); supports fully the work of the EU Special Envoy for the Promotion of Freedom of Religion or Belief outside the EU, Mr Ján Figel;
Amendment 166 #
2017/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the adoption of the EU Gender Action Plan 2016-2020 which sets out a comprehensive list of measures to improve the situation of women in terms of equal rights and empowerment; emphasises the importance of ensuring its effective implementation; welcomes, in addition, the adoption of the Strategic Engagement for Gender Equality 2016-2019, which promotes gender equality and women’s rights worldwide; requests that the Commission, the EEAS and the VP/HR step up their fulfilment of the obligations and commitments in the area of women’s rights under the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW); believes that the EU should continue mainstreaming support for women within common security and defence policy (CSDP) operations, conflict prevention and post- conflict reconstruction; recalls that the 2016 Sakharov Prize was awarded to Nadia Murad and Lamiya Aji Bashar, survivors of sexual enslavement perpetrated by ISIS/Daesh; strongly condemns all forms of abuse, mass sexual assaults and violence against women and girls in this connection;
Amendment 190 #
2017/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Condemns in the strongest terms all forms of discrimination, including on grounds of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, language, culture, social origin, caste, birth, age, disability or any other status; stresses that the EU should intensify its efforts to eradicate all types of discrimination, racism and, xenophobia and other forms of intolerance through human rights and political dialogues, the work of the EU delegations and public diplomacy; stresses, in addition, that the EU should continue promoting the ratification and full implementation of all UN conventions that support this cause;
Amendment 303 #
2017/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Highlights the essential obligations and responsibilities of states and other duty bearers to mitigate climate change, prevent its negative impacts on human rights and foster policy coherence in order to ensure that climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts are adequate, sufficiently ambitious, non-discriminatory and otherwise compliant with human rights obligations; welcomes NGOs' dedication to promoting the integration of climate change and human rights;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas, according to the Commission’s Ecodesign Working Plan 2016-2019, the ecodesign and energy labelling framework will deliver 175 Mtoe per year of primary energy savings by 2020; those savings will result in lowering the energy bills of each household by €490 per year, while delivering €55 billion yearly extra income for industry, wholesale and retail sectors and creating 800.000 possible new direct jobs in those sectors; it will also help reach our energy and climate goals by reducing the energy import needs by 1.3 billion barrels of oil, eliminating 320 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas measures should cover the whole lifecycle of products in order to improve resource efficiency in the Union; given that more than 80% of the environmental impact of a product is determined at the design stage, circular economy aspects, durability, reparability, re-use and recycling need to be taken into account from the start;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas, aside from making our products more sustainable and resource efficient, we need to drastically dematerialise our society, strengthening the principles of the sharing economy and the service economy;
Amendment 9 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
Ad. whereas the transition to a sustainable and circular economy will present many opportunities but also social challenges; nobody should be left behind, and Member States should pay special attention to low-income households at risk of energy poverty when they present programmes to encourage the uptake of the most resource-efficient products;
Amendment 27 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Regrets that little progress has been made in including circular economy aspects in the review of existing product- specific measures and new product groups; despite the promising specific attention given to circular economy aspects in the Ecodesign Working Plan 2016-2019, the Commission’s circular economy package and the importance of this topic, the work on this matter has been disappointing; urges therefore the Commission to speed up actions to ensure that the Ecodesign Directive makes a significant contribution to the circular economy;
Amendment 31 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses that, aside from ensuring recyclability, the actual use of recycled materials should also be promoted; on the one hand, recyclability and easy dismantling of products needs to be incorporated in the design phase so that end of life products may be converted into high quality secondary raw materials, and on the other hand, the actual reuse of these secondary raw materials in new products needs to be promoted and endorsed, for example by setting a compulsory minimal usage of recycled materials for new products;
Amendment 34 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Stresses that, in order to ensure the use of recycled/secondary materials, the availability of high quality secondary materials and a well-organised market for those materials is imperative and should be put in place;
Amendment 48 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Highlights the Commission’s estimates that 10-25% of products on the market do not comply with ecodesign and energy labelling requirements which amounts to around 10% of the envisaged savings being lost; urges for compliance to be better monitored and penalised in case of breach of the legislation;
Amendment 49 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Stresses that, when tests are being performed, the measurement and calculation methods, as well as the testing environment, should reflect real-life conditions; products shall be tested under conditions and environment that simulate as close as possible those of the average consumer; test methods of both suppliers and market surveillance authorities should be established and executed in such a way that intentional or unintentional manipulation or amelioration of the test results is detected and eliminated, and allowed deviations between tested and declared results should be limited to the statistical margin of error of the measurement equipment;
Amendment 56 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the European institutions and national governments to set the right example by requiring the highest resource efficiency standards in their public procurement procedures;
Amendment 61 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5d. Stresses the importance of attributing responsibility to the producers and expanding guarantee periods and conditions, obliging manufacturers/sellers to take responsibility for the entire lifecycle of a product, boosting reparability, upgradability, modularity and recyclability and ensuring that raw materials and waste management remain within the European Union;
Amendment 62 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 e (new)
Paragraph 5 e (new)
5e. Urges the Commission to look into the concept of product passports, attaching RFID tags or dynamic QR codes to products containing information on materials used, reparability, modularity, and other elements which are useful in case of change of ownership or at the product’s end of life;
Amendment 24 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU’s energy policy and financing instruments should be designed to take full advantage of accelerating technical developments and should primarily focus on a gradual transition to a clean high- efficiency, low-emission systems and avoid setting technology- specific benchmarks that distort market mechanisms;
Amendment 37 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Communication setting the framework for accelerating the EU’s clean energy innovation; calls for an innovation regulatory and financing framework that is coherent with the EU energy and climate targets and that creates the conditions to achieve the ambition and priorities set in the legislative framework of the ‘Clean Energy for All Europeans package';
Amendment 40 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises that the successful deployment of energy innovation is a multidimensional challenge that encompasses supply chain, value chain, human capital, regulation, innovation and industrial policy issues; stresses that this challenge requires the engagement of citizens – consumers and prosumers – as well as a wide ecosystem of stakeholders, including academia, research and technology organisations (RTOs), start- ups, energy and construction companies, mobility providers, service suppliers, equipment manufacturers, IT and telecoms companies, financial institutions, public authorities at all levelEU and national authorities, including regional and local authorities, NGOs, educators and opinion leaders;
Amendment 49 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that a cost-effective energy transition towards environmentally friendly, consumer-oriented and more digitalised, decentralised systems requires research and the deployment of innovation in all energy system sectors, including non-technology specific, with a priority for efficiency and renewable energies and systemic solutions; recognises that this transition is fostering new organisational models, particularly in energy generation, transmission, distribution and storage, business and needs management, as well as service provision; underlines the role that large-scale pilot projects can play in deploying systemic energy innovation;
Amendment 67 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Commission and the Member States to put in place mechanisms for coordinating EU and national research and energy innovation programmes and associated business models in order to foster synergies and avoid duplication, to ensure the most effective use of existing resources and infrastructure in all Member States, and to maximise the market uptake of new technologies and innovations across all EU regions; believes that including relevant information in national energy and climate plans could be conducive to that aim, best practices and information exchange should be promoted;
Amendment 78 #
2017/2084(INI)
6a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to develop national capacity building initiatives for innovation in energy sector business models and financial support schemes;
Amendment 96 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point b a (new)
Paragraph 9 – point b a (new)
(ba) incentivise public authorities at all levels to develop capital raising plans and incentivise clean energy innovation in order to foster investor trust and trigger the mobilisation of private capital;
Amendment 99 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point d
Paragraph 9 – point d
(d) examine ways of drawing up innovation-friendly, streamlined and flexible rules for participation in FP9 and ESIF regulations, with the aim of better aligning them and avoid wasting resources of applicants and promote innovation excellence across all Europe;
Amendment 102 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point d b (new)
Paragraph 9 – point d b (new)
(db) increase synergies with Horizon 2020 and other funding initiatives to strengthen the research and innovation capacity building for low performing regions in the EU;
Amendment 119 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Believes that FP9 should support initiatives such as "100% renewable cities" involving cities and local administration aiming to substantially increase additional renewable energy capacity for electricity, mobility, heating and cooling in cities through innovation projects. Those initiatives could include smart grids, energy system management, activities to enable sector coupling and ensure electric vehicles etc.;
Amendment 122 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recognises the role of the SET- Plan, the Knowledge Innovation Community (KIC) InnoEnergy and the relevant Joint Technology Initiatives (JTIs) in driving energy innovation; stresses the need to better connect these various frameworks together with, inter alia, the InnovFin initiative, the EFSI and the proposed Pan-European Venture Capital Fund(s)-of-Funds programme (VC FoF) as part of a coordinated, focused investment strategy in clean energy innovation that would help early-stage projects and start- ups and SMEs effectively overcome the ‘valley of death’ and reach the market maturity levels needed for global expansion; considers that effective incentives for investment in energy innovation, by means of national investment funds and pension funds, could play a crucial role in mobilising the necessary equity capital;
Amendment 148 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to conduct a thorough examination of the patents registration procedures and requests the removal of unnecessary administrative burdens, which slow down the process of market penetration of innovative products and affect the EU’s role as a leader in the clean energy transition;
Amendment 153 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Believes that accelerating clean energy innovation requires Europeans to undergo a change in their mindset that would transcend simple awareness of energy issues and move towards a deeper understanding of the behavioural changes and, new consumption and production patterns needed to meet the pressing challenges of sustainable growth, so as to reap the advantages of the digital revolution and innovation in all fields and succeed in energy transition; notes that innovation can enable citizens to play a more active role in the energy generation, minimising energy feed-in to the grid as well contributing to more efficient use of energy by reducing energy consumption needed for heating and cooling;
Amendment 167 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Believes that innovation in clean energy will contribute to providing affordable energy supply to European consumers by helping them to enjoy lower energy tariffs, more control over their energy consumption and production and less energy-consuming products and services. Calls on the European Commission to identify the best innovative practices among Member States and other authorities that contribute to putting end to energy poverty;
Amendment 169 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Believes in the potential of innovation in clean energies and energy efficiency in creating new and better jobs. Considers that in order to manage a successful transition to a sustainable decarbonised economy, there is a need to ensure that labour markets can respond adequately to new demands of innovative clean energy systems. Call on the Commission to pay more attention in its R&D initiatives to the link between innovation in energy systems and new professional profiles, education needs, new jobs and training requirements;
Amendment 171 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Urges the Commission and the Member States to assist EU regionnational authorities including regional and local authorities in taking coordinated steps to incentivise energy innovation at local and trans- regional level with the aim of developing coherent strategies; calls on the Commission to assist accelerating the empowerment of local and regional authorities, to expedite the deployment of clean energy-related innovation, such as e-mobility and smart grids, but also depending on their level of maturity when it comes to the penetration of renewables in their energy system, and the challenges they are facing when attempting to push the energy transition further, such as citizens’ engagement; encourages the exchange of best practices, pooling of investments and better assessment of the bankability of projects and development of financing strategies, such as business cases, use of public procurement and loans;
Amendment 175 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Believes that the transport sector holds enormous potential and should play a vital role in the transition and encourages the Commission to support existing funding for electric vehicles infrastructure deployment; calls on the Commission to continue support and develop further initiatives such as the Europe-wide electromobility initiative and the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking;
Amendment 23 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission to maintain its focus on boosting jobs and growth for the next MFF;
Amendment 24 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Reiterates the need to prioritise funding in the area of research and development; calls on the Commission to continue with the successor of Horizon 2020 and to provide an increased overall budget as stated by the European Parliament (2016/2147 (INI)) in order to be able to respond to societal challenges, to secure Europe’s global competitiveness, scientific and industrial leadership in innovation, and to help achieving the EU climate goals; furthermore calls for a greater focus on implementing innovation through joint undertakings and for supporting investment in key technologies to close the investment gap in innovation;
Amendment 28 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. In addition, highlights the importance for ensuring better access to markets and funding for SMEs; emphasises the importance of continued funding for SME-related programmes, such as the SME instrument and COSME, without impediments on other programs, to further enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of SMEs in the European Union;
Amendment 52 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that the next MFF period should make provision for adequatesufficient EU funding, including structural and investment funds, in order to deepen the integrat order to deepen the integration of the EU energy market and to ensure the decarbonisation of the European economy in order to accomplish the goals of the Energy Union ofand the EU energy market, especiallyuropean climate goals; states that funds should be secured for key energy infrastructure projects such as projects of common interest (PCIs) with a special emphasis on the renewable energy; reiterates its position that energy efficiency, emissions saving, renewables and smart and modern infrastructure should be the backbone of the energy union and thus should be prioritised in the next MFF;
Amendment 68 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the need for an upgraded and more effective Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), based on updated network development scenarios coherent with the EU's ambitions to increase energy efficiency and application of the energy efficiency first principle, which will close the missing links in Europe’'s energy and digital backbone by supporting the development of high-performance, sustainable and efficiently interconnected trans-European networks in the fields of energy, transport and digital services; rejects any attempt to divert funds from CEF to other new initiatives, including the proposal for a new Defence Fund;
Amendment 78 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates that, in the next MFF, financial instruments cannot replace grants in financing energy efficiency, renewable energy, innovative technologies for conventional energy and R&I projects, as only grants can maximise output on the ground and effectively support vulnerable, low-income households at risk of energy poverty to become energy-efficient and to develop renewable self-generation capability; in this respect recalls that the funding of research and development should be primarily grant-based; furthermore stresses the importance of investments in less mature technologies, in particular as regards renewable energy;
Amendment 118 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Reiterates the need to continue with Horizon 2020 and to provide it with at least the same share of funding as at present in order to respond to societal challenges and secure Europe’s global competitiveness and industrial leadership in research, development and innovation; calls also for a greater focus on implementing research, development and innovation through joint undertakings, on supporting investment in key technologies and on ensuring that SMEs have better access to risk capital;
Amendment 144 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises that the next EU budget should include sufficient space-related funding to continue and further develop the EU’s flagship space programmes such as Galileo, EGNOS and Copernicus space programmesin order to create EU trademarks in the space sector;
Amendment 172 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls for sufficient funding for the agencies under ITRE-remit to ensure their capacity to fulfil their tasks adequately;
Amendment 178 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Notes that the next MFF will need to consider the UK’s departure from the EU and its implications for the EU budget; expresses the wish that EU programs under ITRE-remit can continue unimpeded.
Amendment 323 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 65
Paragraph 65
65. Believes, therefore, that the current presentation of the headings requires some improvements, but is against any unjustified radical changes; proposes, as a result, the following structure for the MFF post-2020; Heading 1: A stronger and sustainable economy Including programmes and instruments supporting: under direct management: - research and innovation - -digital transformation of European society and economy industry, entrepreneurship and - small and medium-sized enterprises - large-infrastructure projects - - transport, digitalisation, energy - -energy, space environment and climate change -mitigation and adaptation - agriculture and rural development - - maritime affairs and fisheries - - horizontal (financial) instruments - supporting investments in Europe (possible umbrella financial instrument at EU level, incl. EFSI) Heading 2: Stronger cohesion and solidarity in Europe Including programmes and instruments supporting: - economic, social and territorial - cohesion (under shared management): investments in innovation, research, digitalisation, reindustrialisa transition, SMEs, transport, climate change adaptation and mitigation, energy and environment employment, education, social affairs and social inclusion -, capacity building education, youth and life-long learning - -democracy, rule of law, fundamental rights culture, citizenship and - communication - health and food safety - - asylum, migration and integration, - justice and consumers - support to and coordination with national administrations - gender equality Heading 3: Stronger responsibility in the world Including programmes and instruments supporting: - human rights, democracy and the rule of law - international cooperation and development - neighbourhood - enlargement - humanitarian aid - trade - gender equality - contribution to EU trust funds and external relations facilities Heading 4: Security, peace and stability for all Including programmes and instruments supporting: - security - cybersecurity - crisis response and stability - common foreign and security policy - defence Heading 5: An efficient administration at the service of Europeans - financing EU staff - financing the buildings and equipment of EU institutions
Amendment 356 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 70
Paragraph 70
70. Calls, furthermore, for a greater focus on implementing research and innovation through joint undertakings and for supporting investment in key technologies to close the investment gap in innovation and thus make Europe the champion of major research, demonstration, and deployment; emphasises that the increase in funds must be coupled with a simplification of funding procedures and effective control mechanisms; welcomes the Commission’s efforts in this respect and insists that these should continue under the next programming period;
Amendment 404 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75
Paragraph 75
75. Considers it essential to secure a sustainable and affordable energy supply in Europe; calls, therefore, for continuous support for investments ensuring the diversification of energy sources, increasing energy security and enhancing energy efficiency, including by CEF Energy; stresses in particular the importance of providing for comprehensive support, especially for carbon-intensive regions, energy transition, transition to a low-carbon economy, the modernisation of power generation and, improvement of cross- border interconnections and deployment of smart grids, carbon capture storage and utilisation technologies, and the modernisation of district heating; considers that the transformation of the energy sector in the light of the climate objectives should be supported by the creation of an Energy Transition Fund under the next MFF that would facilitate the structural changes in energy-intensive industries and carbon- intensive electricity production plants, and create incentives for low-carbon investments and innovative solutions;
Amendment 405 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75
Paragraph 75
75. Considers it essential to secure a sustainable and affordable energy supply in Europe; calls, therefore, for continuous support for investments ensuring the diversification of energy sources, increasing energy security and enhancing energy efficiency, including by CEF Energy; stresses in particular the importance of providing for comprehensive support, especially for carbon-intensive regions, energy transition, transition to a low-carbon economy, the modernisation of power generation and, improvement of cross- border interconnections and deployment of smart grids, carbon capture storage and utilisation technologies, and the modernisation of district heating; considers that the transformation of the energy sector in the light of the climate objectives should be supported by the creation of an Energy Transition Fund under the next MFF that would facilitate the structural changes in energy-intensive industries and carbon- intensive electricity production plants, and create incentives for low-carbon investments and innovative solutions;
Amendment 415 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 76
Paragraph 76
76. Underlines the strategic importance of large-scale infrastructure projects such as, namely the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay (EGNOS), the Global Satellite Navigation System (Galileo) and the Earth Observation Programme (Copernicus) for the EU’s future competitiveness; considers, security and political power; points out that the financing of these large-scale projects shouldneeds to be secured in the EU budget but, at the same time, ring-fenced, so as to ensure that possible cost overruns do not threaten the funding and successful implementation of other Union policies, as was the caseexemplified in the previous MFF in certain individual cases; recalls that, for this purpose, the maximum amount for these projects is currently fixed in the MFF Regulation, and calls for similar provisions in the new regulation;
Amendment 470 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 80
Paragraph 80
80. Stresses the importance of the EU’s leading role in tackling climate change and its internal and external biodiversity commitments and goals; asks for appropriate financial resources to be provided to implement the Paris agreement and thorough climate mainstreaming of future EU spending; recalls that the next MFF should help the Union to achieve its 2030 climate and energy framework objectives and should contribute to transition to low-carbon economy by 2050; underlines that the EU should not finance projects and investments that are contrary to the achievement of these goals;
Amendment 654 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 93
Paragraph 93
93. Believes that the next MFF must support the establishment of a European Defence Union; awaits, following the Commission’s announcements in this area, the relevant legislative proposals, including a dedicated EU defence research programme and an industrial development programme complemented by Member States’ investment in collaborative equipment; recalls that increased defence cooperation, the pooling of research and equipment and the elimination of duplications coulwill boost the strategic autonomy and competitiveness of Europe's defence industry, particularly with regards to SMEs and mid-caps, and lead to considerable efficiency gains, often estimated at around EUR 26 billion per year;
Amendment 662 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 94
Paragraph 94
94. In the context of the increased attention given to security and defence in the Union, requests a reassessment of all external security expenditure; looks forward in particular to a reform of the Athena mechanism and of the African Peace Facility after the budgetisation of the EDF; welcomes the recent commitments by Member States under permanent structured cooperation and asks the High Representative and the Commission to provide clarification as regards its future financing and linkage to the EDIDP; calls for a successor programme for the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace focusing on crisis response and capacity building for security and development, while finding a legally sound solution for military capacity building;
Amendment 17 #
2017/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas New Zealand has also contributed to UN peacekeeping operations in Bosnia, Kosovo and Sierra Leone, has carried out police training missions in Afghanistan since 2005 to assist in the restoration of law and order, protection of human rights, and maintenance of security in the country, and continues to contribute to EUPOL missions;
Amendment 21 #
2017/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas New Zealand deployed a non-combat training mission to Iraq in 2015 with the aim of training tens of thousands of Iraqi security forces personnel to combat DAESH;
Amendment 40 #
2017/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 151 #
2017/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph t
Paragraph t
(t) to promote greater support for the work of UNHCR in implementing its international mandate to protect refugees and to set an example for the international community by creating a benchmark for the treatment of refugees and persons displaced by conflict and violence; to stress the substantial funding gap between UNHCR’'s budgetary needs and funds received and to demand greater global solidarity;
Amendment 21 #
2017/2028(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas corruption appears to be a complex phenomenon which can be defined as the abuse of entrusted power for individual or collective, direct or indirect personal gain, and which poses a serious threat to social stability, human rights, and security by undermining the institutions and values of democracy, ethics and justice;
Amendment 55 #
2017/2028(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the economic consequences of corruption are extremely negative, especially in terms of its impact on increasing poverty and inequality among the population, employment opportunities, the quality of public services, access to infrastructures, economic opportunities and loss of investment;
Amendment 67 #
2017/2028(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas acts of corruption and human rights violations typically involve the misuse of power, lack of accountability, obstruction of justice, the use of improper influence, and the institutionalisation of various forms of discrimination;
Amendment 90 #
2017/2028(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas strengthening the protection of human rights, and the principle of non-discrimination in particular, is a valuable instrument in combating corruption; whereas there is a direct link between the promotion and strengthening of human rights andhuman rights principles are essential components of successful and sustainable anti- corruption preventionstrategies;
Amendment 98 #
2017/2028(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Recital M a (new)
M a. whereas both the civil society and the private sector can play a determining role in affecting institutional reform to strengthen transparency and accountability; whereas lessons can be learned from the experience of the human rights movements in raising civil society's awareness of the adverse consequences of corruption and in building alliances with state institutions and the private sector in support of anti-corruption efforts;
Amendment 124 #
2017/2026(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that negotiations on a regional EU-ASEAN free trade agreement should be re-launched given that ASEAN represents the EU's third largest trading partner outside Europe, and the EU is ASEAN's second;
Amendment 44 #
2017/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that enhanced political relations between the two partners could positively contribute to fostering regional and international cooperation in a world that faces multiple challenges, such as security tensions, disrespect for international law, terrorism, extremism and radicalisation, poverty and inequality;
Amendment 60 #
2017/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the endorsement of the EU-India Agenda for Action-2020, which is a roadmap for intensifying the Strategic Partnership over the next five years; takes positive note of the areas of cooperation re- launched in 2016, such as the fight against terrorism and migrationsecurity, counter-terrorism, human rights, migration, trade and development, and environment and energy issues; underlines the importance of effectively implementing the Agenda with clear steps and deadlines;
Amendment 144 #
2017/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Encourages the EU and India to further exchange views, both during summits and during their regular foreign affairs and security consultations, on the situation in the Middle East and on areas of possible cooperation which could improve the stabilisation of the region, including through measures at international level; draws attention, in particular, to the importance of cooperation for ensuring a lasting political solution in Syria under the existing UN-agreed framework and for supporting post-agreement reconstruction and reconciliation, once a credible political transition is underway;
Amendment 50 #
2017/0294(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2009/73/EC
Article 2 – point 17
Article 2 – point 17
(17) ‘interconnector’ means a transmission line, including its entry points from and exit points to a third country, which crosses or spans a border between Member States or between Member States and third countries up to the border of Union jurisdiction;
Amendment 74 #
2017/0294(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Directive 2009/73/EC
Article 34 – paragraph 4 – fourth sentence
Article 34 – paragraph 4 – fourth sentence
(4a) In Article 34, paragraph 4, the following fourth sentence is added: Where the third countries subject to such consultation do not respond to the consultations, the Member States concerned may take the necessary decision.
Amendment 96 #
2017/0294(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)
Directive 2009/73/EC
Article 36 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – third sentence
Article 36 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – third sentence
(ba) In the second subparagraph of paragraph 4, the following third sentence is added: Where the third-country authorities subject to such consultation do not respond to the consultation, the national regulatory authorities concerned may take the necessary decision.
Amendment 142 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) Cybersecurity problems are global issues. There is a need for closer international cooperation to improve security standards, including the definition of common norms of behaviour and codes of conduct, use of international standards, and information sharing, promoting swifter international collaboration in response to, as well as a common global approach to, network and information security issues. To that end, the Agency should support further Union involvement and cooperation with third countries and international organisations by providing, where appropriate, the necessary expertise and analysis to the relevant Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies.
Amendment 171 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53
Recital 53
(53) The Commission should be empowered to adopt, the European Cybersecurity Certification Group and the Stakeholer Certification Group should propose to ENISA to prepare a European cybersecurity certification schemes concerning specific groups of ICT products and services. These schemes should be implemented and supervised by national certification supervisory authorities and certificates issued within these schemes should be valid and recognised throughout the Union. Certification schemes operated by the industry or other private organisations should fall outside the scope of the Regulation. However, the bodies operating such schemes may propose to the Commission to consider such schemes as a basis for approving them as a European scheme.
Amendment 177 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 56
Recital 56
(56) TAfter the completion of an appropriate stakeholder consultation by the Commission, ENISA should be empowered to request ENISA to prepare candidate schemes for specific ICT products or services. The Commission, based on the candidate scheme proposed by ENISA, should then be empowered to adopt the European cybersecurity certification scheme by means of implementingdelegated acts. Taking account of the general purpose and security objectives identified in this Regulation, European cybersecurity certification schemes adopted by the Commission should specify a minimum set of elements concerning the subject-matter, the scope and functioning of the individual scheme. These should include among others the scope and object of the cybersecurity certification, including the categories of ICT products and services covered, the detailed specification of the cybersecurity requirements, for example by reference to standards or technical specifications, the specific evaluation criteria and evaluation methods, as well as the intended level of assurance: basic, substantial and/or high.
Amendment 188 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58
Recital 58
(58) Once a European cybersecurity certification scheme is adopted, manufacturers of ICT products or providers of ICT services should be able to submit an application for certification of their products or services to a conformity assessment body of their choice, anywhere in the Union. Conformity assessment bodies should be accredited by an accreditation body if they comply with certain specified requirements set out in this Regulation. Accreditation should be issued for a maximum of five years and may be renewed on the same conditions provided that the conformity assessment body meets the requirements. Accreditation bodies should revoke an accreditation of a conformity assessment body where the conditions for the accreditation are not, or are no longer, met or where actions taken by a conformity assessment body infringe this Regulation.
Amendment 191 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59
Recital 59
(59) It is necessary to require all Member States to designate one cybersecurity certification supervisory authority to supervise compliance of conformity assessment bodies and of certificates issued by conformity assessment bodies established in their territory with the requirements of this Regulation and of the relevant cybersecurity certification schemes, and to ensure that the European cybersecurity certificates are recognised on their territory. National certification supervisory authorities should handle complaints lodged by natural or legal persons in relation to certificates issued by conformity assessment bodies established in their territories, or in relation to alleged failures to recognise certificates on their territory, investigate to the extent appropriate the subject matter of the complaint and inform the complainant of the progress and the outcome of the investigation within a reasonable time period. Moreover, they should cooperate with other national certification supervisory authorities or other public authority, including by sharing information on possible non-compliance of ICT products and services with the requirements of this Regulation or specific cybersecurity schemes, or the non- recognition of European cybersecurity certificates.
Amendment 192 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 60 a (new)
Recital 60 a (new)
(60 a) With a view to ensuring the consistent and future-proof application of the European cybersecurity certification framework, a Stakeholder Certification Group should be established within ENISA. It should consist of recognised experts representing academics, standardisation bodies, consumer groups, ICT industry and non-public sector operators of essential services as defined in Annex II of Directive (EU) 2016/1148, who will advise and assist ENISA to ensure a consistent implementation and application of the European cybersecurity certification framework; assist and closely cooperate with the Agency in the preparation and adoption of candidate cybersecurity certification schemes; recommend candidate European cybersecurity certification schemes; and adopt opinions addressed to the Commission relating to the maintenance and review of existing European cybersecurity certifications schemes. The Stakeholder Certification Group should be set up with the objective to allow expert input from relevant stakeholders to the European cybersecurity certification framework. The structure of the Stakeholder Certification Group should allow for ad-hoc members to be invited to contribute to the work on the proposal, development or adoption of any new candidate scheme.
Amendment 193 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 63
Recital 63
(63) In order to specify further the criteria for the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies and to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission. The Commission should carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level and with all interested stakeholders, including those that do not participate in the above groups. Those consultations should be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council should receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.
Amendment 202 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) lays down a framework for the establishment of European cybersecurity certification schemes for the purpose of ensuring an adequate level of cybersecurity of ICT products and servic, services and processes in the Union. Such framework shall apply without prejudice to specific provisions regarding voluntary or mandatory certification in other Union acts.
Amendment 212 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) ‘cyber threat’ means any pointentional circumstance or eventaction, including an automated command, that may adversely impact network and information systems, their users and affected persons.;
Amendment 215 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
(8 a) ‘cyber incident’ means any intentional or unintentional action or event that may adversely impact network and information systems, their users and affected persons;
Amendment 222 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
(9 a) ‘European cybersecurity self- assurance scheme’ means the comprehensive set of rules, technical specifications or requirements, standards and procedures defined at Union level applying to the self-assessment of ICT products, services and processes falling under the scope of that specific scheme;
Amendment 229 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) ‘European cybersecurity certificate’ means a document issued by a conformity assessment body attesting that a given ICT product or, service, process fulfills the specific requirements laid down in a European cybersecurity certification scheme;
Amendment 232 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) ‘ICT product and service, service and process’ means any element or group of elements of network and information systems;
Amendment 233 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
(11 a) ‘consumer electronic device’ means a device consisting of hardware and software that process personal data or connect to the Internet for the operation of domotics and home control appliances, office appliances, routing equipment and devices that connect to a network, such as smart TV, toys and gaming consoles, virtual or personal assistants, connected streaming devices, wearables, voice- command and virtual reality systems;
Amendment 254 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. The Agency shall increase cybersecurity capabilities at Union level in order to complement the action of Member States in preventing and responding to cyber threats, notably in the event of cross- border incidents, and in order to carry out its task of assisting Union institutions in developing policies related to cybersecurity.
Amendment 262 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Article 4 – paragraph 6
6. The Agency shall promote the use of certification, including by contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a cybersecurity certification framework at Union level in accordance with Title III of this Regulation, with a view to increasing transparency of cybersecurity assurance of ICT products and servic, services and processes and thus strengthen trust in the digital internal market.
Amendment 272 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1
1. assisting and advising, in particular by providing its independent opinion and analysis of relevant activities in cyberspace and supplying preparatory work, on the development and review of Union policy and law in the area of cybersecurity, as well as sector-specific policy and law initiatives where matters related to cybersecurity are involved;
Amendment 304 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 7
Article 7 – paragraph 7
7. The Agency shall prepare a regular and in-depth EU Cybersecurity Technical Situation Report on incidents and threats based on open source information, its own analysis, and reports shared by, among others: Member States' CSIRTs (on a voluntary basis) or NIS Directive Single Points of Contact (in accordance with NIS Directive Article 14 (5)); European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) at Europol, CERT-EU. The Executive Director shall present the public findings to the European Parliament.
Amendment 318 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) support and promote the development and implementation of the Union policy on cybersecurity certification of ICT products and servic, services and processes, as established in Title III of this Regulation, by:
Amendment 325 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1
(1) preparing candidate European cybersecurity certification schemes for ICT products and servic, services and processes in accordance with Article 44 of this Regulation;
Amendment 357 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(g a) support closer coordination and exchange of best practices among Member States on cybersecurity education, training and skills development, cyber hygiene and awareness.
Amendment 389 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 a (new)
Article 20 a (new)
Article 20 a Stakeholder Certification Group 1. The Executive Director shall set up a Stakeholder Certification Group, composed of recognised experts representing consumer groups, academics, standardisation bodies, operators of essential services as defined in Annex II of Directive (EU) 2016/1148 and the ICT industry, including SMEs. 2. Procedures for the Stakeholder Certification Group, in particular regarding the number, composition, and the appointment of its members by the Executive Director and the operation of the Group, shall be specified in the Agency’s internal rules of operation and shall be made public. 3. The term of office of the Stakeholder Certification Group members shall be two-and-a-half years. Their mandate shall be renewable. Members of the Management Board may not be members of the Stakeholder Certification Group. Members of the Permanent Stakeholder Group can be also Members of the Stakeholder Certification Group. Experts from the Commission and the Member States shall be entitled, upon invitation, to be present at the meetings of the Stakeholder Certification Group. Representatives of other bodies deemed relevantly the Executive Director, who are not members of the Stakeholder Certification Group, may be invited to attend the meetings of the Stakeholder Certification Group and to participate in its work. 4. The Stakeholder Certification Group shall advise the Agency in respect of the performance of its activities with regards Title III of the present Regulation. It shall in particular be entitled to propose to ENISA, to the Member States and to the Commission the preparation of a candidate European cybersecurity certification scheme, as conferred to in Article 44 of the present Regulation, as well as to participate in the procedures described in Articles 43 to 48 and Article 53 of the Present Regulation for the approval of such schemes. 5. For the purpose of ensuring that the Stakeholder Certification Group possesses the necessary expertise, the Executive Director or the members of the Stakeholder Certification Group shall nominate ad-hoc members for the proposal, development or adoption of any new candidate scheme. These ad-hoc members shall have the same rights and obligations as the appointed members, and shall be entitled to provide their expertise at any stage of the development and/ or the approval of the respective candidate scheme. An ad-hoc member may contribute to the work of the Stakeholder Certification Group for more than one candidate scheme.
Amendment 401 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1
Article 43 – paragraph 1
A European cybersecurity certification scheme shall attest that the ICT products and services that have been certified in accordance with such scheme comply with specified requirements as regards their ability to resist at a given level of assurance, actions that aim to compromise the availability, authenticity, integrity or confidentiality of stored or transmitted or processed data or the functions or services offered by, or accessible via, those products, processes, services and systems. A European cybersecurity certification scheme shall establish liability criteria and propose levels of insurance for ICT products and services and where feasible for data recovery.
Amendment 408 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1
Article 43 – paragraph 1
A European cybersecurity certification scheme shall attest that the ICT products and servic, services and processes that have been certified in accordance with such scheme comply with specified requirements as regards their ability to resist at a given level of assurance, actions that aim to compromise the availability, authenticity, integrity or confidentiality of stored or transmitted or processed data or the functions or services offered by, or accessible via, those products, processes, services and systems.
Amendment 468 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1
Article 46 – paragraph 1
1. A European cybersecurity certification scheme mayshall specify liability criteria for one or more of the following assurance levels: basic, substantial and/or high, for ICT products and services issued under that scheme.
Amendment 524 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) where appone or more assurance levels of licable, one or more assurance levelility of the conformity assessment body in case of a breach of a certified ICT products or services;
Amendment 548 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 1
Article 48 – paragraph 1
1. ICT products and servic, services and processes that have been certified under a European cybersecurity certification scheme adopted pursuant to Article 44 shall be presumed to be compliant with the requirements of such scheme.
Amendment 570 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 6
Article 48 – paragraph 6
6. Certificates shall be issued for a maxinimum period of three years and may. They may then be renewed, under the same conditions, provided that the relevant requirements continue to be met. extended without cost for further periods, upon attestation by the certificate-holder that the relevant requirements continue to be met. Such attestation must be provided no sooner than six months and no later than 15 days before the expiry of the relevant period. Extensions of the certificates shall be allowed for the duration of the entire lifespan of the certified product.
Amendment 581 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1
Article 49 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to paragraph 3, national cybersecurity certification schemes and the related procedures for the ICT products and servic, services and processes covered by a European cybersecurity certification scheme shall cease to produce effects from the date established in the implementingdelegated act adopted pursuant Article 44(4). Existing national cybersecurity certification schemes and the related procedures for the ICT products and services not covered by a European cybersecurity certification scheme shall continue to exist.
Amendment 601 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 8
Article 50 – paragraph 8
8. National certification supervisory authorities shall cooperate amongst each other and the Commission and, in particular, exchange information, experiences and good practices as regards cybersecurity certification and technical issues concerning cybersecurity of ICT products and servic, services and processes.
Amendment 608 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 5
Article 52 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission may, by means of implementingdelegated acts, define the circumstances, formats and procedures of notifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. Those implementingdelegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 55(2).
Amendment 609 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 2
Article 53 – paragraph 2
2. The Group shall be composed of national certification supervisory authorities. The authorities shall be represented by the heads or by other high level representatives of national certification supervisory authorities. Upon invitation, members of the Stakeholder Certification Group shall be entitled to be present at the meetings of the European Cybersecurity Certification Group and to participate in its work.
Amendment 71 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Whereas dominant position of individuals, multinationals or foreign public enterprises as defined by European competition law may represent a threat for the security and public order within the European Union.
Amendment 165 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Every foreign direct investment resulting in a dominant position must be analysed in the light of the dependency it creates or increases in a given field or sector.
Amendment 198 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Foreign direct investments of public origin, especially when they are realised by third-country security or intelligence entities, are particularly scrutinised by the Member-States as well as by the Commission.
Amendment 208 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 238 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Member States that do not maintain screening mechanisms shall provide the Commission with an annual report covering foreign directs investments that took place in their territory, on the basis of information available to them.
Amendment 317 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) The funding of the investment and the guarantee of the lawfulness of its source, on the basis of information available to the Member State.
Amendment 325 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12a Investment Screening Coordination Group 1. An Investment Screening Coordination Group chaired by a representative of the Commission shall be set up. Every Member-State shall be represented. 2. The group may exchange views and information on any foreign direct investment that is undergoing screening within the framework of Member States’ screening mechanisms and for which a cooperation mechanism has been activated under Article 8 or 9. 3. The Commission shall submit an annual report in writing to the European Parliament on the activities, examinations and exchange of views of the Investment Screening Coordination Group.
Amendment 50 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) In the European Defence Action Plan, adopted on 30 November 2016, the Commission committed to complement, leverage and consolidate collaborative efforts by Member States in developing defence capabilities to respond to security challenges, as well as to foster a competitive and innovative European defence industry. It proposed in particular to launch a European Defence Fund to support investment in joint research and the joint development of defence equipment and technologies, thus fostering synergies and cost-effectiveness. The Fund would support cooperation during the whole cycle of defence product and technology development.
Amendment 64 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Undertakings should be understood as referring to entities engaged in an economic activity regardless of their legal status and the way in which they are financed.
Amendment 67 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) To better exploit economies of scale in the defence industry, the Programme should support the cooperation between undertakings in the development of defence products and technologies. In order to foster open and fair cooperation in the internal market, the Programme shall actively support the cross-border participation of SMEs.
Amendment 73 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Programme should cover a two year period from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2020 whereas the amount for the implementation of the Programme should be determined for this period. In order to finance the Programme from the general budget of the Union, an amount of EUR 500 million in current prices should be earmarked for that purpose. Considering that the Programme is a new initiative that was not foreseen when the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 was established, and to avoid any negative impact on the financing of existing multiannual programmes, that amount should be drawn primarily from unallocated margins under the multiannual financial framework ceilings. The final amount should be authorised by the European Parliament and the Council through the annual budgetary procedure.
Amendment 80 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The Programme should be implemented in full compliance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council6. Funding may take in particular the form of grants. Financial instruments or public procurement may be used where appropriatPublic procurement should be used where appropriate. Financial instruments could also be used in the future, reflecting the experiences from the Programme. __________________ 6 Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1).
Amendment 87 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In view of the specificities of the sector, in practice no collaborative project between undertakings will be launched if the Member States have not first agreed to support such projects. After having defined common defence capability priorities at Union-level and also taking into account where appropriate collaborative initiatives on a regional basis, Member States identify and consolidate militarydefence-related requirements and define the technical specifications of the project. They may also appoint a project manager in charge of leading the work related to the development of a collaborative project.
Amendment 93 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The Union financial support should not affect the export of products, equipment or technologies, and it should not affect the discretion of Member States regarding policy on the export of defence related products. The Union financial support should not affect Member States' export policies on defence related products, except products listed in the Annex 1.
Amendment 114 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Cross-border collaboration in the development of defence products and technologies has often been hampered by the difficulty to agree on common technical specifications. The absence or limited level of common technical specifications have led to increased complexity, duplications, delays and inflated costs in the development phase. The agreement on common technical specifications should be a condition in order to benefit from the Union's support under this Programme. Actions aiming at supporting the creation of a common definition of technical specifications should also be eligible for support under the Programme.
Amendment 120 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) As the Programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry, only entities established in the Union and effectively controlled by Member States or their nationals should be eligible for support. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the Union and its Member States, the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the Programme, shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States. However, for particular cases where undertakings located in the EU are controlled by a non- EU countries or by non-EU entities, such undertakings can be eligible if the Member State where it is located provides sufficient assurances, that this would not violate security and defence interests of the EU and its Member States as established in the framework of Common Foreign and Security Policy in accordance with Title V of the TEU.
Amendment 126 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) As the Programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry, only entities established in the Union and effectively controlled by Member States or their nationals should be eligible for support. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the Union and its Member States, the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the Programme, shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States and shall not be subject to control or restriction by third-countries which are not respecting the security and defence interests of the Member States and of the Union.
Amendment 142 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Eligible actions developed in the context of Permanent Structured Cooperation in the institutional framework of the Union would ensure enhanced cooperation between undertakings in the different Member States on a continuous basis and thus directly contribute to the aims of the Programme. Such projects, and especially projects with considerable participation of SMEs and Mid-caps, and in particular cross-border SMEs, should thus be eligible for an increased funding rate.
Amendment 144 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) Eligible actions developed with a considerable involvement of SMEs that support the opening up of the supply chain, directly contribute to the objectives of the Programme.
Amendment 156 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The promotion of innovation and technological development in the Union defence industry should take place in a manner coherent with the security interests of the Union. Accordingly, the action's contribution to those interests and to the defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States should serve as an award criterion. Within the Union, common defence capability priorities are identified notably through the Capability Development Plan. Other Union processes such as the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) and the Permanent Structured Cooperation will support the implementation of relevant priorities through enhanced cooperation. Where appropriate regional or international cooperative initiatives, such as in the NATO context, and serving the Union security and defence interest, mayshould also be taken into account.
Amendment 185 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The Commission should establish a multiannual work programme in line with the objectives of the Programme. The Commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of Member States (hereinafter referred to as Programme Committee). In light of the Union policy on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as key to ensuring economic growth, innovation, job creation, and social integration in the Union and the fact that the supported actions will typically require trans-national collaboration, it is of importance that the work programme will reflect and enable such cross-border participation of SMEs and that therefore a proportiont least 15 % of the overall budget will benefit such action.
Amendment 195 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) For the selection of actions to be funded by the Programme, the Commission or the entities referred to in Article 58(1)(c) of Regulation N°966/2012 should organise competitive calls as provided for by Regulation No 966/2012. After evaluation of the received proposals with the help of transparently selected independent experts, the Commission will select the actions to be funded under the Programme. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission as regards the adoption and the implementation of the work programme, as well as for awarding the funding to selected actions. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council7. __________________ 7 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers
Amendment 200 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The Commission should draw up an implementation report at the end of the Programme, and an interim report after one year of implementation of the Programme, examining the financial activities in terms of financial implementation results and where possible, impact. Thise reports should also analyse the cross border participation of SMEs in projects under the Programme as well as the participation of SMEs to the global value chain. The interim report should be presented to the European Parliament and should be part of the text of the new programme for the period after 2020. The implementation report shall be presented to the European Parliament.
Amendment 211 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to foster the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union defence industry and to strengthen the Union´s strategic autonomy by supporting actions in their development phase;
Amendment 228 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to support and leverage the cross- border cooperation between undertakings, including small and medium-sized enterprises, in the development of technologies or products in line with defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the Unionas well as intermediate manufacturing enterprises (SMIEs), in the value chains of defence technologies or products;
Amendment 259 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. The Union's financial assistance shall be implemented by the Commission as provided for by Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 directly or indirectly by entrusting budget implementation tasks to the European Defence Agency or the entities listed in Article 58(1) (c) of that Regulation.
Amendment 261 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. In case a project manager is appointed by Member States, tMember States shall appoint a project manager. The Commission shall execute the payment to the eligible beneficiaries after informconsulting the project manager.
Amendment 281 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least three undertakings which are established in at least two different Member States. ThAt least three undertakings which are beneficiaries and their subcontractors shall not effectively be controlled, directly or indirectly, by the same entity or shall not control each other.
Amendment 300 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. When it relates to actions defined under point (b) to (f) of the first paragraph, the action must be based on common technical specifications. Consortia shall demonstrate that at least two Member States intend to jointly procure the final product or use the technology in a coordinated way, including joint procurement where applicable.
Amendment 305 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The financial assistance of the Union provided under the Programme may not exceed 20% of the totaleligible cost of the action where it relates to prototypingactions as defined in Article 6(1)(b). In all the other cases, the assistance may cover up to the total cost of the action.
Amendment 311 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. An action developed by a beneficiaryconsortium referred to in Article 7 paragraph 2 may benefit from a funding rate increased by an additional 10 percentage points.
Amendment 317 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. An action developed by a consortium as defined in Article 6(1) in which at least 5% of the eligible cost of the action is committed to SMEs, which are established in the EU, it may benefit from an increased funding rate up to 10%.
Amendment 322 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. An action developed by a consortium as defined in Article 6(1) in which at least 5% of the eligible cost of the action is committed to SMEs, which are established in the EU other than those where the undertakings in the consortium which are not SMEs are established, it may benefit from an increased funding rate up to 20%.
Amendment 327 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Beneficiaries and their subcontractors shall be undertakings fully established in the Union, in which Member States and/or nationals of Member States own more than 50% of the undertaking and effectively control itand effectively controlled by Member States within the meaning of Article 6(3), whether directly or indirectly through one or more intermediate undertakings. In addition, all infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the participants, including subcontractors and other third parties, in actions funded under the Programme shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States during the entire duration of the action.
Amendment 329 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, an undertaking controlled by non-EU States or by non-EU entities shall be eligible if the Member State it is located in provides sufficient assurances, in accordance with national procedures, that this would not contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States as established in the framework of Common Foreign and Security Policy in accordance with Title V of the TEU.
Amendment 337 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. The work programme shall ensure that a credible proportionleast 20 % of the overall budget will benefit actions enabling the cross-border participation of SMEs.
Amendment 338 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, an undertaking controlled not exclusively by non-EU countries or by non-EU entities, shall be eligible if the Member State where it is located provides sufficient assurances, in accordance with national legislation, that this would not violate security and defence interests of the EU and its Member States as established in the framework of Common Foreign and Security Policy in accordance with Title V of the TEU.
Amendment 359 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) excellence, industrial performance and ability to show significant advantages over existing products or technologies
Amendment 366 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) contribution to the innovation and technological development of defence industries and thus to fostering the industrial and strategic autonomy of the Union in the field of defence technologies; and,
Amendment 380 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) the proportion of the overall budget of the action to be allocated to the participation of SMEs established in the European Union, either as members of consortium, subcontractors or as other undertakings in the supply chain; and
Amendment 382 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) for actions described in points (b) to (e) of Article 6(1), the contribution to the competitiveness of the European defence industry through the demonstration by the beneficiaries that Member States have committed to jointly produce and procure the final product or technology in a coordinated way, including joint procurement where applicable.
Amendment 387 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) for actions described in points (b) to (e) of Article 6(1), the contribution to the competitiveness of the European defence industry through the demonstration by the beneficiaries that Member States intend to jointly produce the final product or technology in a coordinated way.
Amendment 399 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The financial assistance of the Union provided under the Programme may not exceed 20% of the totaleligible cost of the action where it relates to prototypingactions as defined in Article 6(1)(b). In all the other cases, the assistance may cover up to the total cost of the action.
Amendment 404 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. An action developed by a beneficiaryconsortium referred to in Article 7 paragraph 2 may benefit from a funding rate increased by an additional 10 percentage points.
Amendment 407 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. An action developed by a consortium as defined in Article 6(1) in which at least 5% of the eligible cost of the action is committed to SMEs, which are established in the EU, it may benefit from an increased funding rate up to 10%.
Amendment 410 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. An action developed by a consortium as defined in Article 6(1) in which at least 5% of the eligible cost of the action is committed to SMEs, which are established in the EU other than those where the undertakings in the consortium which are not SMEs are established may benefit from an increased funding rate up to 20%.
Amendment 412 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 c (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. An action developed by a consortium as defined in Article 6(1) in which at least 5% of the eligible cost of the action is committed to Mid-caps which are established in the EU may benefit from an increased funding rate up to 10%.
Amendment 414 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
The CommissUnion shall not own the products or technologies resulting from the action nor shall it have any IPR claim , including licence rights, pertaining to the action.
Amendment 418 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The results of actions which receive funding under the Programme shall not be subject to any control or restriction by a third country or a non-EU entity.
Amendment 436 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. The work programme shall ensure that a credible proportionleast 15 % of the overall budget will benefit actions enabling the cross-border participation of SMEs and Mid-Caps.
Amendment 445 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The proposals submitted following the call for proposals shall be evaluated by the Commission assisted by independent experts on the basis of the award criteria of Article 10. The experts should be members of a committee set up in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011.
Amendment 450 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. The European Defence Agency shall be invited to contribute as observer.
Amendment 465 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In due time before the end of this Programme, the Commission shall, as appropriate, put forward a legislative proposal for a continuation of the industrial development programme in the field of defence, together with appropriate financing under the new multiannual financial framework.
Amendment 471 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I (new)
Annex I (new)
ANNEX I Non eligible products: - Weapons of mass destruction and related warhead technologies - Banned weapons and munitions and weapons not compliant with international humanitarian law - Fully autonomous weapons that enable strikes to be carried out without human intervention Non eligible products, when they are mainly developed for export purposes: - Small arms and light weapons
Amendment 30 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) There is a need to provide business statistics structured by sector of activity, in order to measure the productivity of businesses in the Union. In particular, there is an increasing demand of statistics on the services sector, which is the most dynamic sector of modern economies, especially in terms of that sector's potential for growth and employment creation and taking into account the relations with the manufacturing sector. New digital services further enhance this trend. Statistics on trade in services are essential for monitoring the functioning of the internal market for services and the digital single market and assessing the impact of barriers on trade in services.
Amendment 34 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The coordination of economic policies within the Union and the euro area and the provision of information to economic agents within the single market requires comparable data on labour market developments including statistics on labour costs, earnings and on the number of occupied and vacant posts. Together with the integrated framework for European statistics relating to persons and households, this data will also contribute to achieving the targets of the European Pillar of Social Rights. In addition, lifelong learning is a key element in developing and promoting a skilled, trained and adapted workforce, and particular attention should be given to vocational training in enterprises as a crucial contributor to lifelong learning. Such data are mainly collected from businesses and should in the future be legislated and better integrated with other business statistics. Data on the level and composition of labour costs and on the structure and distribution of earnings are needed to assess medium-term developments of Union economies. Data on labour cost developments and job vacancies are needed for the short–term monitoring of Union economies, including for monetary policy purposes. Data on enterprises' investment in continuing vocational training, the characteristics and volume of such training as well as information on enterprises' strategies for vocational training are needed to monitor the implementation of the Union's strategy for enhanced cooperation in vocational education and training.
Amendment 36 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Statistics on innovation, research and development activities are needed for the development and monitoring of policies that aim to strengthen the competitiveness of Member States and increase their medium and long term potential for smart growth and employment. An expanding digital economy and the increased use of information and communication technologies are also among the important drivers of competitiveness and growth in the Union, and statistical data are needed to support the related strategies and policies, including the completion of the digital single market.
Amendment 41 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) Where appropriate the Commission should conduct cost-benefit analysis and ensure any action it puts forward does not impose a significant additional burden on Member States or respondents, in particular for SMEs, taking into account the expected user benefits and increase in statistical quality.
Amendment 52 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. When the required statistics cannot be produced by means of the data sources referred to in paragraph 1 which comply with the quality criteria referred to in Article 16, Member States may use scientifically based and well documented methods, such as statistical estimation and, imputation methodsand modelling, to produce those statistics.
Amendment 76 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The implementing acts referred to in paragraph 1 shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 22(2). While preparing such implementing acts the Commission shall asses any increase or reduction of costs or administrative burden on Member States or the respondents together with the projected increase of statistical quality and any other direct or indirect benefit resulting from the additional proposed action.
Amendment 86 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Access to the exchanged confidential data mayshall be granted to researchers carrying out statistical analyses for scientific purposes, in accordance with Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 223/2009. The approval of the national statistical authority of the Member State of export which provided the data is required.
Amendment 92 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
The national statistical authorities shall, upon the request of the importer or the exporter, shall decide whether to disseminate the statistical results which may make it possible to identify the saidat importer or exporter, or whether theto amend such statistical results are to be amended in order not to prejudice statistical confidentiality, in accordance with Article 20(3)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 223/2009.
Amendment 93 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Before the national statistical authorities disseminate any statistical results in accordance with the first subparagraph, they shall inform the importer or exporter of the risk of identification and provide reasonable time to these operators to react.
Amendment 95 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) development or enhancement of processes, IT-systems and similar support functions with the aim of producing higher quality statistics or to lower the administrative burden and costs.
Amendment 16 #
2017/0024(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The Commission should, in future cases, always carry out a public consultation in order to ensure that any changes proposed are accepted by all interested parties and that they are developed in the most transparent and open way possible.
Amendment 90 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The principles of data protection by design and by default were codified under Article 25 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679. Currently, the default settings for cookies are set in most current browsers to ‘accept all cookies’. Therefore providers of software enabling the retrieval and presentation of information on the internet should have an obligation to configure the software so that it offers the option to prevent third parties from storing information on the terminal equipment; this is often presented as ‘reject third party cookies’. End-users should be offered a set of privacy setting options, ranging from higher (for example, ‘never accept cookies’) to lower (for example, ‘always accept cookies’) and two intermediate (for example, ‘reject third partyracking cookies’ or ‘only accept first party cookicookies on whitelisted and/or frequently visited information society services’). Such privacy settings should be presented in a an easily visible and intelligible manner.
Amendment 99 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Accessing electronic communications networks requires the regular emission of certain data packets in order to discover or maintain a connection with the network or other devices on the network. Furthermore, devices must have a unique address assigned in order to be identifiable on that network. Wireless and cellular telephone standards similarly involve the emission of active signals containing unique identifiers such as a MAC address, the IMEI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity), the IMSI etc. A single wireless base station (i.e. a transmitter and receiver), such as a wireless access point, has a specific range within which such information may be captured. Service providers have emerged who offer tracking services based on the scanning of equipment related information with diverse functionalities, including people counting, providing data on the number of people waiting in line, ascertaining the number of people in a specific area, etc. This information may be used for more intrusive purposes, such as to send commercial messages to end-users, for example when they enter stores, with personalized offers. While some of these functionalities do not entail high privacy risks, others do, for example, those involving the tracking of individuals over time, including repeated visits to specified locations. Providers engaged in such practices should not only display prominent notices in public spaces, located on the edge of the area of coverage, but also send information to the terminal equipment, informing end-users prior to entering the defined area that the technology is in operation within a given perimeter, the purpose of the tracking, the person responsible for it and the existence of any measure the end-user of the terminal equipment can take to minimize or stop the collection. Additional information should be provided where personal data are collected pursuant to Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
Amendment 118 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Regulation ensures the accurate and sustainable functioning of the digital single market and the free movement of electronic communications data and electronic communications services within the Union, which shall be neither restricted nor prohibited for reasons related to the respect for the private life and communications of natural and legal persons and the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data.
Amendment 137 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) ‘electronic communications content’ means the content exchanged by means of publically accessible electronic communications services, such as text, voice, videos, images, and sound;
Amendment 145 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point g
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point g
(g) ‘direct marketing voice-to-voice calls’ means live calls, which do not entail the use of automated calling systems and communication systems; this shall not include calls and text messages linked to Amber Alert;
Amendment 149 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Electronic communications data shall be confidential. Any interference with electronic communications data, regardless of whether the communication involves natural or legal persons. Any interference with electronic communications inactive data that is stored physically in any digital form, or data in motion, such as by listening, tapping, storing, monitoring, scanning or other kinds of interception, surveillance or processing of electronic communications data, by persons other than the send-userer or intended recipients, shall be prohibited, except when permitted by this Regulation.
Amendment 161 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) it is necessary to maintain or, restore the securand protect the security, constancy, confidentiality, availability and authenticity of electronic communications networks and services, or detect technical faults and/or errors in the transmission of electronic communications, for the duration necessary for that purpose; providers of electronic communications networks and services are encouraged to ensure through proportionate means the impediment of distribution of malicious software in line with Article 7(a) of Directive 2013/40/EU.
Amendment 174 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) it is necessary for billing, calculating interconnection payments, detecting or stopping fraudulent, or abusive use of, or subscription to, electronic communications services; or scams schemes affecting third parties connected to the network; or
Amendment 182 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Even in the denial or absence of consent of an end-user, for the processing of metadata in order to locate an individual, in cases of calls to emergency services, exclusively for Amber Alert and the European emergency phone number (112).
Amendment 225 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) for emergency services acting on calls to the European emergency phone number (112) or Amber Alert.
Amendment 242 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) a clear and prominent notice is displayed informing of, at least, the public space as a warning, additionally information is sent to terminal equipment providing the end- user with an option of informed consent, as well as with additional information regarding the modalities of the collection, its purpose, the person responsible for it and the other information required under Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 where personal data are collected, as well as any measure the end-user of the terminal equipment can take to stop or minimise the collection.
Amendment 266 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The possibility of proper informed consent should be applied in all cases.
Amendment 267 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. The possibility to easily revoke consent should be offered in an explicit manner.
Amendment 283 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Upon installation, the software shall inform the end-user about the privacy settings options and, to continue with the installation, require the end-user to consent to a settinghoose a setting. Settings must be easily accessible and modifiable during the use of the terminal equipment or software.
Amendment 313 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. The providers of publicly available directories shall provide end-users that are legal persons or natural persons acting in their business capacity with the possibility to object to data related to them being included in the directory. Providers shall give such end-users that are legal persons the means to verify, correct and delete such data.
Amendment 1 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises the growing significance of space and space-based technologies in scientific, commercial, and civil activities, in addition to security and defencse operations, particularly in communications, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Urges enhanced cooperation between the European Space Agency, NATO, the United States, and countries such as India, in order to improve space policy, including in areas of infrastructure resilience, launch capabilities and security, and promote compliance with treaties as well as conventions relating to outer space activities;
Amendment 218 #
2016/2313(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. CRemains concerned that BiH culture contains deep-rooted patriarchal stereotypes, which lead to the marginalization and exclusion of women from political, economic, and education markets and also perpetuate violence against women, including domestic abuse; calls for efforts to increase the participation of women in political life and employment, to improve their socio- economic situation and to strengthen women’s rights on the whole;
Amendment 195 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the adoption of the national strategy for equality and non- discrimination 2016-2020; is concerned about impartiality and the independence of the Commission for Protection from Discrimination; reiterates its condemnation of hate speech against discriminated groups; is concerned that intolerance against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people persists; reiterates its call for the Anti- Discrimination Law to be aligned with the acquis as regards discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation; underlines again the need to combat prejudices and discrimination against the Roma, and to facilitate their integration and their access to the education system and the labour market; is concerned about the inhumane physical conditions in prisons, despite a significant increase in the prison budget;
Amendment 29 #
2016/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the continued steady progress in the accession negotiations, noting that so far 26 chapters have been opened for negotiations and 2 chapters have been provisionally closed; encourages Montenegro to work on meeting all benchmarks and to continue focusing on the fundamentals of the accession process; recalls that it is essential tothe overall tempo of the accession negotiations will depend on the progress in delivering concrete results with a strong implementation record;
Amendment 160 #
2016/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Notes that the shadow economy of Montenegro still accounts for a large share of total GDP; recalls that the large informal economy constitutes a major bottleneck for entrepreneurship and economic growth, and encourages Montenegro to take steps to reduce the size of the shadow economy;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2305(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas 5G will be an engine for innovation, bringing disruptive change across industries and creating new use cases, high-quality services and products, revenue streams and business models and opportunities, boosting the competitiveness of industries and consumer satisfaction;
Amendment 40 #
2016/2305(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the implementation of 5G and the gigabit society requires an explicit timetable, cooperation with all stakeholders, the establishment of the appropriate regulatory framework and adequate investments in order to fulfil all conditions within the required timeframe;
Amendment 131 #
2016/2305(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the WiFi4EU initiative to promote free internet in local communities by means of an EU-funded scheme, which will significantly improve internet access for everyone; notes that access speeds are increasing, and that as usage across multiple wireless devices grows, WLAN will need to match end-to- end connectivity demands;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- having regard to Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015 laying down measures concerning open internet access and amending Directive 2002/22/EC on universal service and users' rights relating to electronic communications networks and services and Regulation (EU) No 531/2012 on roaming on public mobile communications networks within the Union1a , _________________ 1a OJ L 310, 26.11.2015, p.1.
Amendment 4 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 b (new)
Citation 8 b (new)
- having regard to the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 531/2012 as regards rules for wholesale roaming markets (COM(2016)0399),
Amendment 6 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)
Citation 21 a (new)
- having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: Online Platforms and the Digital Single Market - Opportunities and Challenges for Europe,
Amendment 21 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas platforms have become the reference point of the internet economy; whereas platforms have evolved into hubs that coordinate and control the central nodes of the internet and nothing runs in the net without them; whereas the volume of data these platforms handle and the bandwidth they need are growing exponentially;
Amendment 24 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the evolving development and use of internet platforms for a wide set of activities, including commercial activities and sharing goods and services, have changed the ways in which consumers and other users interact with content providerinteract with other individuals who offer goods and services, and with content providers; whereas this has expanded and changed the way citizens, companies and their employees communicate, access information and knowledge, consume, share, work or develop new ideas and businesses;
Amendment 29 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas Union policies and legislation in the field of online platforms should foster new opportunities for citizens and businesses, in particular SMEs and start-ups;
Amendment 31 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the e-Commerce Directive exempts intermediaries from liability for content only if they play a neutral, merely technical and passive role in relation to the hosted contenttransmitted and/or hosted content but requires as well an expeditious reaction to remove or disable access to content when an intermediary has actual knowledge of infringement or illegal activity or information;
Amendment 37 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas numerous online platforms not only provide access to goods and services, but also play a more active role in relation to consumers and other actors, by for example optimising the presentation of content to give knowledge of the activity on their platforms, thus not being entitled to claim for the liability exemption established in the e-Commerce Directive;
Amendment 43 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas some online platforms serve as gateways, concerns arise when they become gatekeepers, in particular where they also compete directly in downstream markets, for which they control access to;
Amendment 45 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the Commission is carrying out a number of assessments of consumer protection rules and B2B practices and should also further consider the consumer-to-consumer (C2C) practices;
Amendment 48 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas platforms play a strategic and irreplaceable role in the connected society; whereas a number of digital platforms occupy dominant competitive positions in their respective sectors, thus posing serious concerns regarding market dominance and antitrust law;
Amendment 52 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
F b. whereas Europe is a significant global actor in the app economy with EU developers accounting for 42% of global consumer app revenue and being the second world player in terms of the number of app downloads;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F c (new)
Recital F c (new)
F c. whereas Europe is very good at inventing new technologies and digital concepts but struggles with the commercialization of ideas, including in the area of online platforms where its performance is poor;
Amendment 54 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F d (new)
Recital F d (new)
F d. whereas according to a 2016 study on the rise of the platform enterprise only 25 of the total 176 platforms studied were European, accounting for a little over 4% of market value;
Amendment 55 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F e (new)
Recital F e (new)
F e. whereas some forecasts predict that by 2020, the main online marketplaces may account for up to 40% of the retail market globally;
Amendment 56 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F f (new)
Recital F f (new)
F f. whereas according to the Report on EU customs enforcement of IPR - 2015, customs authorities made over 81.000 detentions, consisting of a total of 43,7 million articles with a domestic retail value of the detained articles representing over 640 million euros; whereas in the last decennium the number of applications lodged by right-holders requesting customs to take action in cases where a suspicion exists that an IPR is infringed has tripled;
Amendment 57 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F g (new)
Recital F g (new)
F g. whereas creativity and innovation are the drivers of the digital economy and whereas it is therefore essential to ensure a high level of protection of intellectual property rights;
Amendment 58 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F h (new)
Recital F h (new)
F h. whereas there is a necessity of a coherent EU approach to tackle the risk of fragmentation of the Digital Single Market since some Member States are already introducing specific measures to counter unfair trading practices;
Amendment 59 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F i (new)
Recital F i (new)
F i. whereas the increasing digitalisation on the world of work is having a major impact in redefining jobs, modes of organisation and contractual relations between workers and businesses; whereas there is a need to ensure full compliance with labour and social rights in the digital world of work;
Amendment 60 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F j (new)
Recital F j (new)
F j. whereas there is an urgent need to tackle all the fiscal aspects related to the activity of online platforms, in order to guarantee that taxes are paid where revenues are generated and services are provided and eradicate special tax treatments that allow certain enterprises, such as some technology giants, to reduce the payment of taxes to a minimum;
Amendment 63 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the communication on ‘Online Platforms and the Digital Single Market - Opportunities and Challenges for Europe’; shares the four principles established as a general rule when elaborating responses to issues related to online platforms but regrets the absence of the social dimension of online platforms; demands the inclusion of a fifth principle taking into account the need to guarantee fair working conditions, adequate social protection, occupational health and safety, training, collective bargaining and union rights to all platforms' workers;
Amendment 66 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the different initiatives already proposed under the Digital Single Market Strategy for Europe; considers that achieving a digital single market is essential for fostering the EU’s competitiveness, creating high-quality and highly skilled jobs and the growth of the digital economy in Europe;
Amendment 69 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Reminds that the backbone of a competitive and inclusive Digital Single Market is an affordable access to high quality broadband infrastructure for all;
Amendment 72 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Acknowledges that online platforms benefit today’'s digital economy and society by innovating, increasing the choices available to consumers and creating and shaping new markets; points out, however, that online platforms present new policy and regulatory challenges not the least of which is the complete redefinition of labour market and compliance with antitrust law;
Amendment 82 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that, although many pieces of EU legislation apply to online platforms, it is frequently the case that they are not enforced properly or have not been adapted to the online world; calls on the Commission to urgently and properly assess and identify where a regulatory intervention is most needed;
Amendment 102 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the Commission’s ongoing work on online platforms, including consultations of stakeholders and carrying out an impact assessment; urges the Commission to accelerate this work in order to provide and in-depth insight on this sector and make, if needed, new regulatory proposals;
Amendment 106 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that, although online platforms operate within a highly diverse range of activities, such as e-commerce, the media, search engines, communications, payment systems, labour provision, operating systems, transport, advertisement, the distribution of cultural content, the collaborative economy and social networks, certain common features which can be used to identify these entities exist nevertheless;
Amendment 113 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that certain features often characterise online platforms, such as operating in multi-sided markets, enabling parties belonging to two or more distinct user groups to enter into direct contact by electronic means, creating an interdependence between the different types of users, offering online services based on the classification or referencing of content, goods or services proposed or put on-line by third parties, the bringing together of several parties with a view to the sale of a good, the provision of a service or the exchange or sharing of content, goods or services;
Amendment 127 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that online platforms use the internet as a means of interaction and act as facilitators between the demand and supply sides; recalls the crucial importance of safeguarding the net neutrality guaranteeing that all internet traffic should be treated equally, without discrimination, restriction or interference, irrespective of its sender, receiver, type, content, device, service or application;
Amendment 133 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that online platforms take advantage of the enormous and ever- increasing number of mobile devices; points out that, according to the Commission, an investment of EUR 500 billion will be required over the next decade to hit the connectivity targets established in its communication "Connectivity for a Competitive Digital Single Market - Towards a European Gigabit Society", although it also estimates that there is an investment shortfall of EUR 155 billion; takes the view, therefore, that top priority needs to be given to ensuring there is sufficient investment for the deployment of digital infrastructure, as that deployment is imperative in order to enable citizens and businesses to reap the benefits of the development of 5G technology;
Amendment 139 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Highlights in this context the need to create a favourable climate for promoting investment in high-speed broadband network infrastructure and fostering the deployment of 5G as instruments for convergence, ensuring a robust digital infrastructural backbone for Europe's companies;
Amendment 150 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Draws attention to rapidly developing online platform markets, which offer a new outlet for products and services; recognises the global nature of online platform markets; points out that global and cross-border online platform markets offer consumers a wide variety of choices and effective price competition; recalls that the cross-border dimension of online platforms is now an affordable reality for all EU citizens and businesses thanks to the "roam-like-at-home" agreement;
Amendment 159 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Urges the Commission to continue to promote the growth of European online platforms and strengthen their ability to compete globally; regrets the EU’'s low share of market capitalisation on online platforms; stresses the importance of removing ineffective obstacles that hamper the smooth operation of online platforms across borders and disrupt the functioning of the European digital internal market;
Amendment 176 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Underlines the importance, for the fast-growing of this sector, of access to risk capital and calls on the Commission to promote initiatives on this direction;
Amendment 179 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15 b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to make full use of existing financing instruments to promote initiatives to ease access to financing, especially for start-ups, small and medium enterprises and businesses in the economy throughout the EU, through different channels: banking, risk capital, public funds, crowd-funding;
Amendment 185 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that some online platforms realise the collaborative economy; welcomes the Commission communication on the collaborative economy, which supports the development of new business models; stresses that these new business models offer new services and greater choinnovative ways to provide new services for consumers as well as provide flexibility for employee, foster entrepreneurship and create jobs;
Amendment 187 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Shares with the EESC the view that the Commission has once again overlooked the social dimension of online platforms and that platforms' social responsibility towards their workers, both those regularly employed and employees working in new forms of employment, needs to be more precisely defined; considers that special attention should be paid to the latter, and fair working conditions, adequate social protection, occupational health and safety, training, collective bargaining and union rights should be provided to all platforms' workers, recognising the challenges brought forth by online platforms;
Amendment 200 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Recalls that the e-Commerce Directive exempts intermediaries from liability for content only if they play a neutral, merely technical and passive role in relation to the transmitted and/or hosted content but requires as well an expeditious reaction to remove or disable access to content when an intermediary has actual knowledge of infringement or illegal activity or information;
Amendment 203 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17 b. Recalls that numerous online platforms not only provide access to goods and services, but also play a more active role in relation to consumers and other actors, by for example optimising the presentation of content to give knowledge of the activity on their platforms, thus not being entitled to claim for the liability exemption established in the e-Commerce Directive;
Amendment 204 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17 c. Urges online platforms to take appropriate and proportionate measures to ensure protection of IPR-protected works or other subject-matter, such as implementing effective technologies to fight against illegal and harmful content;
Amendment 217 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Notes that certain stakeholders are dissatisfied with the current rules on liability and welcomes the Commission’'s undertaking to publish guidelines on intermediary liability; urges the Commission to accelerate its works and submit its proposals; calls on the Commission to draw attention to the differences between the online and offline world and to create a level playing field for comparable services online and offline;
Amendment 225 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the update of the AVMS Directive and the Commission’s intention to propose measures for video-sharing platforms concerning their liability in terms of the protection of minors and the prevention of hate speech; regrets, however, the absence of references to content relating to the incitement of terrorism; recognises the work made by the Committee on Culture and Education to remedy this absence;
Amendment 241 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses the need for online platforms to prevent illegal and inappropriate content and unfair practices through regulatory, effective self- regulatory or hybrid measures; recognises the results achieved by the Rapid Alert System to ensure that dangerous products are quickly removed everywhere in Europe; encourages Member States to set up specialised teams to monitor webpages and trace dangerous products that are sold online and online platforms to step up their efforts to remove such products once identified by the EU regulatory authorities; stresses the importance of online platforms playing a proactive role in tackling illegal and inappropriate content and taking immediate action to remove illegal or inappropriate content if such content slips through preventive monitoring;
Amendment 254 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses the need for online platforms to prevent misleading, illegal and inappropriate content and unfair practices through regulatory, effective self- regulatory or hybrid measures; stresses the importance of online platforms playing a proactive role in tackling misleading, illegal and inappropriate content and taking immediate action to remove misleading, illegal or inappropriate content if such content slips through preventive monitoring;
Amendment 274 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Encourages the Commission to submit as soon as possible its practical guidance on the market surveillance of products sold online;
Amendment 284 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Urges the Commission to ensure a level playing field for all the ecosystem linked to online platforms; stresses that regulatory certainty is essential to creating a thriving digital economy; notes that competitive pressures vary between different sectors and therefore ‘one-size- fits-all’ solutions are rarely appropriate;
Amendment 302 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Underlines that possible reforms of the existing regulatory framework should always foster innovation while guaranteeing high standards of consumer protection, concentrate on the harmonisation of rules and reducing regulatory fragmentation; emphasises the need to avoid over- regulation; stresses the importance of technology neutrality and having the same rules apply online and offline;
Amendment 324 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Underlines that the Internet of the future cannot succeed without users’' trust in online platforms, greater transparency, a level playing field, better control of ranking systems and advertising, and online platforms respecting all applicable legislation;
Amendment 329 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Stresses the importance of transparency in relation to data collection and considers that online platforms must respond to users’ concerns by informing them more effectively about what personal data is collected and how it is shared and used; considers it crucial to raise awareness, especially among the youngest and the oldest as the most vulnerable, about the personal data the consumers facilitate in exchange for access to many so called free services;
Amendment 334 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Stresses the importance of transparency in relation to data collection and considers that online platforms must respond to users’ concerns by informing them more effectively about what personal data is collected, how it is protected against misuse and how it is shared and used;
Amendment 336 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29 a. Underlines the role of cibersecurity to reinforce users' trust in platforms; calls on the Commission to ensure consistent implementation of the Directive on Network and Information Security, to look into the need for, and propose if required, new initiatives to strengthen our defences against cyber- attacks, with special emphasis on protecting SMEs;
Amendment 353 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31 a. Points out that high standards of consumer protection on online platforms are not only needed in B2B practices but also in C2C relationships;
Amendment 367 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Calls on the Commission to evaluate platforms’ review systems and to put an end to certain practices, such as fake reviews and the deletion of negative reviews in order to make platforms comply with existing obligations; calls on the Commission to encourage the voluntary adoption of certification schemes provided by independent accredited certifiers to guarantee that each review is genuine;
Amendment 379 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. CRecalls that according to a study by the European Patent Office and the Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market, intellectual property rights (IPR) intensive industries generate over a quarter of employment and over a third of the economic activity in the EU; considers that IPR form the basis for their ability to generate economic activity, competitiveness, employment, creativity and innovation; calls on the Commission to assess the current Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Enforcement Directive6 , in order to ascertain how to contribute more effectively to the fight against counterfeiting by adopting proactive, proportionate and effective measures; _________________ 6 OJ L 195, 2.6.2004, p. 16.
Amendment 387 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36 a. Considers that online platform reputation management mechanisms based on user assessment provide a great deal of verifiable information regarding the goods or services exchanged; warns, however, of the need to ensure that these mechanisms do not obstruct users seeking to leave the platforms;
Amendment 389 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 b (new)
Paragraph 36 b (new)
36 b. Urges the Commission and Member States to consider mechanisms for users' reputations within platforms to be transferred, accompanying users to other competing or complementary platforms, so as to avoid the creation in this connection of barriers to exit or transfer between platforms;
Amendment 391 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 c (new)
Paragraph 36 c (new)
36 c. Considers it essential to enable mechanisms for users to be able to take all personal data with them when they decide to move to another platform;
Amendment 393 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 d (new)
Paragraph 36 d (new)
36 d. Calls on the Commission to consider to what extent market- dominating companies should be required to give interested parties access to infrastructure-related data;
Amendment 402 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Notes that online payments offer a level of transparency that helps to protect the rights of consumers and entrepreneurs and could be applied to the collection of data for taxation purposes, for example; notes that transparency facilitates the comparison of prices and transaction costs and increases the traceability of economic transactions; however, warns of the risk of discriminatory application of practices like dynamic prices and calls on the Commission and Member States to carefully assess this way of setting prices on the basis of customer information in order to avoid discrimination and ensure respect of EU consumer law;
Amendment 413 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Stresses that a fair, predictable and innovation- friendly environment as well as investments in research and, development and up-skilling the workforce are vital for generating new ideas and innovations; underlines the importance of open data for the development of new online platforms;
Amendment 415 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38 a. Calls on the Commission to carefully assess whether there is a need for vertical unbundling in the case of integrated services in order to prevent platforms from unfairly extending their market dominance or systemic importance;
Amendment 416 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 b (new)
Paragraph 38 b (new)
38 b. Considers that the high market shares achieved by a small number of players can imply abuse of dominance; calls on the Commission to assess to what extent some platforms can act as gatekeepers and create 'competitive bottlenecks' preventing other online services from reaching potential users;
Amendment 444 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43 a. Warns of a tendency for online platforms to generate monopoly markets and urges the Commission and the Member States accordingly to be vigilant in order to avert the harmful effects of these anticompetitive practices;
Amendment 445 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 b (new)
Paragraph 43 b (new)
43 b. Underlines the importance to prevent the creation of monopolies in platform economy, which are non- transparent and resulting in an asymmetrical relationship between platforms, service providers and consumers;
Amendment 446 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 c (new)
Paragraph 43 c (new)
43 c. Encourages the Commission to create a level playing field among online platforms, which highlights the importance of identifying and mitigating market barriers; in particular, stresses the importance to guarantee the free flow of data, data portability and interoperability between the market platforms; considers that these measures would ensure that market participants, whether service providers or consumers, could subject the market platform itself into competition;
Amendment 447 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 d (new)
Paragraph 43 d (new)
43 d. Remarks the need to ensure platform neutrality, by prohibiting practices such as granting access to a platform tied to an obligation to also use other services provided by the platform, especially where a platform acts as a provider of a rival product;
Amendment 12 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas energetic efforts to reindustrialise Europe must be pursued with the aim of combining competitiveness and, sustainability and new job creation;
Amendment 40 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas digitalisation has the potential to increase efficient use of resources, energy and capital, contributing to a more integrated circular economy and, lower material intensity and greater industrial symbiosis;
Amendment 57 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas there is widespread concern as regards the labour market effeceffects on the labour market and on the safeguarding of workers’ rights of digitalisation in industrial manufacturing as well as its possible effects on workplace democracy and regional development;
Amendment 79 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point b
Paragraph 2 – point b
(b) Fostering job creation, guaranteeing adequate worker protection and improving working standards and the attractiveness of industrial sector jobs through a socially just transformation;
Amendment 83 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point c
Paragraph 2 – point c
(c) Rejuvenating an EU resource policy that goes hand in hand withMaking more efficient use of resources and reducing the material intensity of manufacturing industry that derives from a strengthened European circular economy;
Amendment 105 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point i
Paragraph 2 – point i
(i) Improving energy security through a digitised, more flexible industrial production that will allow for better energy demand management;
Amendment 199 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Welcomes the establishment of a network of start-up accelerators which, particularly in regions with high unemployment, will help attract new investments through innovation, and the better use of clusters with technology infrastructure and innovation intermediaries;
Amendment 211 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Highlights the role that public procurement can play in advancing new industrial digital innovations and technology; asks the Commission to include a digital check in its REFIT Programme; considers that there is a need to stimulate the emergence of innovation centres in all Member States, for example along the lines of ATLAS in Spain;
Amendment 256 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Stresses the importance of the European Cloud Initiative, which will boost Europe's innovation capacity in all areas and reinforce its digital technology capability from high end computing down to low power components;
Amendment 324 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Stresses the importance of multidisciplinary and digital skills and the need for action to be taken to meet the demand for skilled ICT workers;
Amendment 84 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Acknowledges that the joint communication aims at fostering cultural cooperation between the EU and its partner countries and at promoting a global order based on peacekeeping, fighting extremism and radicalisation through intercultural and interreligious dialogue, conflict prevention with respect for the rule of law, freedom of expression, mutual understanding, human rights, cultural diversity and fundamental values;
Amendment 154 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to further support cultural relations with Neighbourhood countries through technical assistance and, capacity-building, training, skill development, and knowledge transfer programmes to improve governance and favour new partnerships at national, regional, and local and cross-border levels, while providing a follow-up to regional programmes in Southern and Eastern Neighbourhood countries;
Amendment 189 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Advocates international cultural relations as a subject for education, training and research with a view to building the capacity of actors in that field; including providing EU staff with relevant training on cultural competences and initiatives to promote intercultural dialogue which is essential to avoid conflict between cultural groupings and identities within the EU Member States staff;
Amendment 232 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Recognises young people, as future decision-makers, to be one of the main target groups in the EU and partner countries, and acknowledges that Art, music, film, literature, social media and digital trends in general are the best channels to reach them;
Amendment 18 #
2016/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas security and defence do not depend only on financial resources, but also on knowledge; whereas in certain areas public authorities do not always possess both in abundancelack necessary capacities and capabilities;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas security and defence should be primarily provided by the public authorities;
Amendment 71 #
2016/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas, for states to benefit from the advantages offered by PSCs, and to ensure that they can be held accountable, a legal framework should be put in place to facilitate their useregulate their use and provide sufficient control over their activities; whereas PSCs are part of an industry, which is highly transnational in nature and as such requires a global approach to regulation;
Amendment 88 #
2016/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas, in Europe’'s current security environment, it is vital to prioritise the establishment of clear rules for cooperation, accountability and assistance between law enforcement and private security companies;
Amendment 102 #
2016/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that private security companies play an importantcould play a supplementary role in aiding the state’'s military and civilian agencies by closing manpower and capability gaps created by budget cuts and increasing demand for the use of forces abroad; emphasises the availability of surge capacity at short notice as an additional benefit of the private provision of security services;
Amendment 106 #
2016/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recognises the risks of PSCs, especially those based in host countries and staffed with local security and military personnel, that can lead to unintentionally strengthening potential actors in the conflict and to the proliferation of arms in conflict areas;
Amendment 91 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that palm oil can be cultivated responsibly and can make a real contribution to the economic development of a country, provided that no deforestation occurs, that no plantations are established on peatlands, and that the rights of indigenous communities are respected and that the wildlife populations are protected;
Amendment 217 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to continue to develop research to gather information on the impact of European consumption on the process of deforestation and to appeal to trading partners outside the EU to do the same;
Amendment 225 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to develop technologies and present concrete strategies to reducelimit the impact of European consumption on deforestation in third countries;
Amendment 122 #
2016/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – indent 8
Paragraph 4 – indent 8
– ensuring that statelessness, nationality and citizenship are appropriately covered in human rights and democracy country strategies, and that the latter are based on the principle that everyone, regardless of gender, race, colour, skin, faith or religion, national origin or membership of a national or ethnic minority, is entitled to nationality;
Amendment 513 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51 a (new)
Paragraph 51 a (new)
51a. Calls on the Member States to ensure that people with a disability have genuine freedom of movement in public spaces and thus equality of opportunity to participate in public life;
Amendment 605 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 17
Subheading 17
Rights of indigenous people and national minorities
Amendment 612 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 67 b (new)
Paragraph 67 b (new)
67b. Expresses its concern at the extent of the denial of rights and the social exclusion of persons belonging to national minorities and calls on States to make a particular effort to combat discrimination against children from ethnic minorities, especially in education;
Amendment 740 #
2016/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 84
Paragraph 84
84. Calls for the active development and dissemination of technologies that help protect human rights, and that facilitate people´s digital rights and freedoms as well as their security and privacy;
Amendment 95 #
2016/2208(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 349
Paragraph 349
349. Insists that dedicated funding programmes for nuclear decommissioning in Lithuania, Bulgaria and Slovakia should be discontinued after 2020Highlights that any potential new Union funding beyond 2020 proposed by the Commission for nuclear decommissioning in the three Member States should include clear rules and the right incentives to pursue decommissioning, with regards to both financing and timing, while underscoring the need for the effective use of Union financial resources;
Amendment 101 #
2016/2208(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 354
Paragraph 354
354. Is shocked by the Court’'s findings that the Commission’'s assessment of the respective financing plans and detailed decommissioning plans for the 2014-2020 financing period, i.e. of the second and third ex-ante conditionalitiesy respectively14 , was inadequate at the beginning of the 2014-2020 financing period; asks who shoulders the financial responsibility for this failure in the Commission; in this context, wants to be informed about the completed action plan which remedied the discovered weaknesses. _________________ 14See COM(2011) 783 final, Council Regulations (Euratom), No 1368/2013 and No 1369/2013 and Commission Implementing Decision C(2014) 5449; notes however that the Commission's assessment of the respective financing plans and detailed decommissioning plans for the 2014-2020 financing period has been duly performed later in all three concerned countries in 2016. The assessment proved that all three countries' financing and work plans are robust, realistic and well prepared, thus the second and third ex-ante conditionality were duly fulfilled;
Amendment 6 #
2016/2201(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Takes note that the other Participating States were expected by the Joint UndertakingPrivate Members were expected to make in-kind contributions amounting to at least EUR 1 657 500 000 and that ithe estimated the amount of the in-kind contributions of the Pprivate Mmembers for 2015 towas EUR 58 700 000; accepts in this respect that the Commission issued guidelines in 2016 allowing the financial contribution to the projects to be determined at the end of the project when the Pprivate Mmembers can calculate their respective in-kind contributions; notes furthermore that at the end of 2015 the contributions in cash by the Pprivate Mmembers to the administrative costs of the Joint Undertaking amounted to EUR 3 600 000;
Amendment 3 #
2016/2199(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (“FCH”) was set up in May 2008 as a public-private partnership by Council Regulation (EC) No 521/200811 for a period until 31 December 2017 to focus on developing market applications and hence facilitating additional industrial efforts towards a rapid deployment of fuel cells and hydrogen technologies; whereas Regulation (EC) No 521/2008 was amendrepealed by Council Regulation (EU) No 559/201412 ; _________________ 11 Council Regulation (EC) No 521/2008 of 30 May 2008 setting up the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (OJ L 153, 12.6.2008, p. 1). 12 Council Regulation (EU) No 559/2014 of 6 May 2014 establishing the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking, (OJ L 169, 7.6.2014, p. 108).
Amendment 4 #
2016/2199(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the Members of FCH were the Union, represented by the European Commission, the European Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Joint Technology Initiative Industry Grouping (“FCH Industry Grouping”), and the New European Research Grouping N.ERGHY (“N.ERGHY”on Fuel Cells and Hydrogen AISBL - N.ERGHY ("Research Grouping");
Amendment 5 #
2016/2199(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the Members of FCH2 are the Union, represented by the European Commission, the New Energy World Industry Grouping AISBL (“NEW Hydrogen Europe ("Industry Grouping”") and the New European Research Grouping on Fuel Cells and Hydrogen AISBL“N.ERGHY” (“Research Grouping”);
Amendment 6 #
2016/2199(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas in FCH2, the NEW Industry Grouping and the Research Grouping are, together, to contribute 50 % of the running costs, the NEW Industry Grouping is to contribute 43 % and the Research Grouping is to contribute 7 % of the running costs, and both are to contribute to operational costs through in- kind contributions and to the objectives of FCH2 through in-kind contributions in additional activities (“IKAA”) with a minimum amount of EUR 380 000 000 of which at least EUR 285 000 000 in IKAA.
Amendment 12 #
2016/2160(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes ECA Special Report 07/2016 on the management of buildings by the EEAS; while recognising the challenges of building management in often complex environments, considers it vital for delegations to make better use of the services of local property market experts; calls on the EEAS to address the individual cases of unoccupied or unnecessarily large premises that have been identified by the ECA as a matter of priority. In this regard, it is vital that changes are made to disadvantageous contracts with other international institutions or embassies with which the EEAS shares buildings;
Amendment 24 #
2016/2144(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Stresses the importance of including mainstreaming gender as a category of analysis in the budgetary process by ensuring qualitative analysis available to monitor and ultimately close the gender pay gap, moving towards complete gender equality;
Amendment 106 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Notes that loans to innovative projects in 2015 amounted to a record level of EUR 18.7 billion, and welcomes the greater emphasis being placed by the EIB on investment in innovation;
Amendment 252 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. calls for approval of the directive on fair working conditions for all forms of employment, ensuring for every worker a core set of enforceable rights, including equal treatment, social protection, protection in case of dismissal, occupationalprotection during maternity leave, health and safety protection, firmly established working time and rest time, freedom of association and representation, collective bargaining, collective action, protest actions in relation to collective bargaining, access to higher qualifications and adequate information and consultation rights; underlines that this Directive should apply to employees as well as to all workers in non-standard forms of employment, such as fixed-term work, part-time work, on-demand work, self-employment, crowd employment, internships or traineeships; requests that the EU acquis be updated accordingly so as to apply to all workers;
Amendment 497 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Is aware that rising life expectancy and workforce shrinking pose a challenge to the sustainability of pensions systems and to intergenerational fairness; reaffirms that the best response is to increase the overall employment rate; considers that pensionable ages should reflect, besides life expectancy, other factors including labour market trends, length of studies, the economic dependency ratio, the birth rate and differences in job arduousness;
Amendment 331 #
2016/2094(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41 a (new)
Paragraph 41 a (new)
41a. Reiterates development policy also needs to be better aligned with our strategic priorities, to ensure our policies represent our values around the world with consistency and clarity, allowing flexibility be built into our financial instruments;
Amendment 17 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Regrets the lack of official information on the amount of used guarantee; notes, however, that unofficial information indicates a multiplier of 14.1 and the activation of 63% of private investments; calls on the EIB to make the exact multiplier public and to use the OECD calculation methodology;
Amendment 34 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Regrets the uneven distribution of EFSI support and calls on the managing body of EFSI to move towards a fairer division of resources between Member States;
Amendment 101 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses the need for transparency and clear criteria in the selection of EFSI operations, especially the need for information concerning additionality and the reasons for granting the EU guarantee;
Amendment 35 #
2016/2060(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Encourages a targeted approach to ensure more female role models in leadership and managerial positions, increasing the leadership numbers in the private sector and in parliaments, to allow for the younger generation to believe in their ability to be leaders in all sectors of work;
Amendment 48 #
2016/2060(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Emphasises the importance of encouraging a gender balance in all fields but especially in science and technology through education and encouragement at an early age, which will help foster growth in the crucial sector of economic development;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 e (new)
Citation 4 e (new)
- having regard to the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement,
Amendment 8 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 b (new)
Citation 4 b (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 15 December 2011 entitled 'Energy Roadmap 2050' (COM(2011)0885),
Amendment 11 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 8 March 2011 entitled 'Roadmap for moving to a competitive low-carbon economy in 2050' (COM(2011)0112),
Amendment 12 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 c (new)
Citation 4 c (new)
- having regard to the Third Energy Package,
Amendment 15 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 d (new)
Citation 4 d (new)
- having regard to Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC,
Amendment 18 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 f (new)
Citation 4 f (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 15 December 2016 entitled 'Towards a European Energy Union',
Amendment 19 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas the EU has committed itself to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 80-95% below 1990 levels by 2050;
Amendment 34 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas Europe has already a significant LNG import infrastructure: the EU currently has 197 bcm of LNG import capacity with a further 77 bcm of LNG import capacity under development;
Amendment 43 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU, as the second largest LNG importer in the world, should exploit more opportunitiesplay a more proactive role in the international energy diplomacy arena;
Amendment 49 #
2016/2059(INI)
E. whereas the EU is still not able to fully exploit the benefits of an integrated internal energy market due to a lack of coherence and key gas infrastructure that would properly connect the markets and due to incomplete implementation of the Third Energy Package;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the framework strategy for a resilient Energy Union with a forward- looking climate change policy defines as a priority supply security, diversification, sustainability goals and promotes more competitive energy pricefive mutually-reinforcing and closely interrelated dimensions: Energy security, a fully integrated European energy market; Energy efficiency, decarbonisation of the economy, and Research, Innovation and Competitiveness;
Amendment 63 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that an EU Strategy for liquefied natural gas must be consistent with the framework strategy for a resilient Energy Union so as to contribute to increased security of energy supply, decarbonisation, the long-term sustainability of the economy and the delivery of affordable and competitive energy prices;
Amendment 64 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stress the need to make the EU gas system more diverse and flexible, thus contributing to the key Energy Union objective of a secure, resilient and competitive gas supply;
Amendment 70 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Agrees with the assessment of the Commission that Member States in the Baltic region and in central and south- eastern Europe, and Ireland – despite the huge infrastructure development efforts realised by certain Member States – are still dependeheavily reliant on a single supplier and are exposed to supply shocks and disruptions;
Amendment 82 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission to develop a strategy that aims at lessening EU gas dependency in the long-term reflecting its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emission to 80-95% below 1990 levels by 2050;
Amendment 83 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Underlines that an EU 2030 target for energy efficiency, if revised upwards, would have a significant impact on energy dependency, reducing, in particular, gas imports; highlights in this regard that, according to the European Commission’s Communication on Energy Efficiency (COM(2014)520), for every 1% improvement in energy efficiency, EU gas imports falls by 2.6%; stresses in this respect, that treating energy efficiency as a ‘first fuel’ would significantly reduce EU dependency on imported fossil fuels;
Amendment 84 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Recalls, in this respect, that the Parliament has repeatedly called for binding 2030 climate and energy targets of at least a 40% domestic reduction in GHG emissions, at least 30% for renewables and 40% for energy efficiency, to be implemented by means of individual national targets;
Amendment 85 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Stresses that care should be taken with regard to investment in LNG or gas infrastructure to avoid the risk of technology lock-in or stranded assets in fossil fuel infrastructures;
Amendment 86 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 e (new)
Paragraph 4 e (new)
4e. Stresses the need to promote the most efficient use of existing LNG terminals, with a cross-border perspective, before supporting new regasification terminals;
Amendment 91 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that even though the EU as a whole is sufficiently supplied with LNG regasification terminals and in recent years a low utilisation rate has characterised the terminals as a result of recent market trends,acknowledges that, due to the past years' weak internal gas demand and a relatively high global price on LNG, several EU LNG regasification terminals are experiencing low utilization rates; Stresses that despite a non-optimal distribution of LNG terminals presents a challenge, and, access to LNG in the most vulnerable Member States shcould be supported; through further development of internal interconnections;
Amendment 109 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that in order to avoid stranded assets, a careful analysis of LNG supply alternatives and options in a regional perspectiveas well as from an environmentally sustainable perspective, taking into account the Union's climate and energy targets, should be carried out before deciding about new infrastructure in order to guarantee the most efficient use of existing infrastructure;
Amendment 114 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance of regional cooperation when building new LNG terminals and underlines that Member States with access to the sea should cooperate closely with landlocked countries; stresses that, in this regards, an optimal use of the west-east and south- north corridors with improved reverse- flow capacity, would allow the transmission of LNG in countries that don't have direct access to a regasification terminal;
Amendment 124 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Urges the Commission and the Member States to fully implement key projects of common interest (PCIs), and to assign high priority to projects identified by the three regional high-level groups; stresses that building LNG terminals which are necessary and compatible to gas demands is not sufficient – supporting pipeline infrastructure with appropriate tariffs is indispensable for the benefits to be realised outside the receiving countries;
Amendment 170 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that finding cost efficient and environmentally sustainable solutions should be a key principle in reaching the EU and regional optimum and calls on the Commission, the Member States and national regulatory authorities to allocate the limited available resources to the development of critical infrastructure;
Amendment 171 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Highlights the Commission's Communication of the 2050 Energy Roadmap, which illustrates that fossil fuels such as gas will need to be phased out by 2050; considers therefore that new gas infrastructure should only be prioritised in case of necessity and should always respond to a real gas demand, in order to avoid the creation of a new carbon lock-in and of possible stranded assets;
Amendment 209 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Supports the Commission’'s proposal to enable the deployment of bio- methane and other renewable gases which comply with relevant EU quality standards in gas transmission, distribution and storage; emphasises that this should not put additional burden on the industry; recommendsasks the Commission, in this respect, theo consideration of technical parameters, gas quality, cost efficiency, economies of scale and and develop harmonised technical parameters, criteria for gas quality, and to develop a strategy encouraging possible local or regional grid solutions;
Amendment 212 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Urges the Members States to fully implement the third energy package particularly in relation to the provisions on granting access to bio-methane to the grid and to storage facilities; highlights in this regard Directive 2009/73/EC, according to which Member States should ensure that, taking into account the necessary quality requirements, biogas and gas from biomass or other types of gas are granted non-discriminatory access to the gas system, provided such access is permanently compatible with the relevant technical rules and safety standards;
Amendment 218 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Highlights the role of immediate, high-flexibility services that gas storage offers and points out the different role that storage can play during a supply disruption compared to LNG where logistics in the supply chain are rather rigid on such a short-term basimight not grant the same responsiveness;
Amendment 226 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Notes the emerging global trend for increasing liquefaction capacity and its expected positive effepotential impact on the European gas markets;
Amendment 239 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Stresses the necessity of eliminating all barriers to global free trade of LNG, whose production must be sustainable; urges, in this context, US policy makers to increase investment certainty by introducing clear criteria and deadlines in the authorisation process for gas exports to non-FTA countries;
Amendment 252 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Acknowledges the potential of LNG as a sustainable fuel, both in road and maritime transport; underlines that wider use of LNG in freight transport could contribute to the decrease of global CO2 emissions;
Amendment 256 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Underlines that EU should continue to support the growth of LNG as an alternative fuel only where it replaces more polluting conventional fuels and does not take the place of renewable energy sources, consistent with sustainability goals;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas 50% of the energyfinal energy demand is used for heating and cooling in the EU is primary energyof which 80% is used in buildings;
Amendment 17 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. reminds that 50% of our necessary cuts in emissions, to live up to our COP21 engagements, must come from energy efficiency, and given that buildings consume 40% of final energy and cause 36% of CO2 emissions, stresses that lowering energy demand in buildings is the most direct and cost-effective way to actually reach our climate ambitions, meanwhile boosting the EU's energy security and re-industrialisation;
Amendment 18 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas every 1% increase in energy savings reduces gas imports by 2.6% [1]; [1] European Commission (2014) Communication Energy Efficiency and its contribution to energy security and the 2030 Framework for climate and energy policy (COM/2014/0520 final), retrieved from http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex%3A52014DC 0520
Amendment 22 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. given the huge share buildings represent in the total final energy consumption, stresses the crucial role a higher energy efficiency in buildings and demand response programmes can play in balancing energy demand and topping off peak demand, which leads to reducing overcapacity and the lowering of generation, operational and transport costs;
Amendment 24 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas – although there is a huge potential for renewable energy on a European, national, local and micro-level – the share of RES energy in heating and cooling in the Member States is insufficient;
Amendment 29 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. points out that the demand for heating and cooling highly depends on local circumstances and that 90% of renewable energy is connected to the distribution grid, implicating the importance of the local dimension and distribution grids when talking about heating and cooling;
Amendment 32 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. stresses that the focus on the local dimension should also be reflected in infrastructural decisions, preparing the grid for more heating and cooling based on renewable energy at local and micro level, improving sustainability and efficiency and lowering costs and transportation losses;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the energy efficiency of buildings that have been through a complex thermomodernisation process for the sake of thermal comfort or comfort cooling also depends on the use of adequate energy and distribution systems that provide for the effective conversion and transportation of energy from primary sources, for instance micro-generation of renewable energy and district heating and cooling systems can strongly reduce energy and transportation losses;
Amendment 66 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Amendment 101 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Points out the necessity to take along specific measures for heating and cooling when revising the energy efficiency directive (2012/27/EU) and the renewable energy directive (2009/28/EC) as well as the energy performance of buildings directive (2010/31/EU);
Amendment 105 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 a (new)
Paragraph -1 a (new)
-1a. Calls for specific sustainable heating and cooling strategies to be developed at national level, giving special attention to combined heat and power, cogeneration, district heating and cooling preferably based on renewables, as is stated in art 14 of the EED (2012/27/EU);
Amendment 107 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 b (new)
Paragraph -1 b (new)
-1b. When it comes to heating and cooling, points out the importance of respecting the principles of energy efficiency first and the trias energetica (reduction of demand, utilisation of renewables, optimization of fossil fuel systems) and acting accordingly when making policy and investment decisions;
Amendment 108 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 c (new)
Paragraph -1 c (new)
-1c. Stresses that energy efficiency measures should be given priority to, or at least treated on the same footage with, generating capacity when deciding on infrastructural and heating and cooling investments;
Amendment 109 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 d (new)
Paragraph -1 d (new)
-1d. Points out that improving the thermal efficiency of buildings by, amongst others, insulating, can reduce the energy demand in a building up to 70% according to studies; therefore, the optimal first step is often to reduce the energy and heating and cooling demand up to the cost-optimal level, before or combined with optimizing the heating and cooling systems, as the cheapest and most sustainable form of energy is still the one that is not used;
Amendment 130 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines that 85% of the energy consumption within a building is required for space heating and domestic hot water and that it is therefore necessary to enable consumers to accelerate the modernisation of their old and inefficient heating systems in Europe in order to deliver at least 20% energy efficiency gains with available technologies, including renewable heating systems;
Amendment 153 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the fundamental role of RES, and in particularsuch as photovoltaic cells and solar panels and geothermal energy, in the heating of water and the provision of thermal comfort in buildings on a local or micro level, in conjunction with thermal storage facilities that can be used at night;
Amendment 160 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Highlights that hybrid heating systems, which provide heat from two or more energy sources, can facilitate a growing role for renewable heating, in particular in existing buildings where hybrid heating systems can be introduced with limited refurbishment needs;
Amendment 164 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Emphasises that existing decentralised and district heating systems both share the challenge to improve efficiency and include a greater share of renewable energy sources, as fossil fuels account for about 80% of the fuel mix in both existing decentralised and district heating systems;
Amendment 170 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the use of appropriate architectural solutions and urban design principles, such as urban level network solutions and sustainable district heating and cooling, in the planning of whole residential areas should be the basis for energy-efficient and low- emission construction in the various climate zones in Europe;
Amendment 186 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on local authorities to take the necessary steps towardsPoints out the local character and potential for heating and cooling and calls on local authorities to map local heating and cooling demands as well as available renewable and industrial heating and cooling sources in order to promote the thermomodernisation of existing public or residential buildings with low thermal comfort or comfort cooling in the most sustainable, cost-optimal and efficient way;
Amendment 200 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the European Commission to bring forward concrete proposals to increase the modernisation rate of installed heating systems in existing buildings in its review of the Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings (2010/31/EU);
Amendment 202 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the European Commission to prioritise the modernization of the existing building stock in the EU and the – largely inefficient – installed heating systems, in the review of the Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings (2010/31/EU);
Amendment 211 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that in dense urban agglomerations it is imperative that the use of individual heating systems that depend on fossil fuels be restricted and replaced with large-scale local cogeneration systems that produce heat and electricitystate-of-the-art individual or district heating and cooling systems, which are more efficient and preferably renewables based;
Amendment 214 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that in dense urban agglomerations it is imperative that the use ofinefficient individual and district heating systems that depend on fossil fuels be restricted and replaced with large-scale local cogeneration systems that produce heat and electricityare modernised with state-of-the- art heating technologies to shift to high- efficiency and renewable alternatives;
Amendment 220 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Highlights the possibilities of thermal storage systems to enable heating and cooling generated in a sustainable way to be stored in thermal forms when not needed, and transported and used in cases of peak demand, hereby helping to balance the grid, facilitate the integration of renewables, lower energy production, imports and prices;
Amendment 221 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Takes the view that a revised Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings (2010/31/EU) should require EU Member States to introduce an energy labelling system for installed heating appliances to raise consumers' awareness about the efficiency of their installed heating systems;
Amendment 227 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Calls for the development of a heating and cooling energy demand indicator for buildings at a national level;
Amendment 228 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Calls for a strategic approach to reduce the CO2 emissions of industrial heating and cooling demands, by improving efficiency of the processes, substituting fossil fuels by sustainable sources and integrating industries in the surrounding thermal energy environment;
Amendment 229 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 d (new)
Paragraph 7 d (new)
7d. Highlights the huge potential of clustering energy and resource flows to save primary energy use, especially in industrial environments, where, according to the cascading system, excess heat or cold from one process can be re-used in another one which demands less extreme temperatures, and, where possible, up to heating and cooling buildings via district heating systems;
Amendment 236 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that outdated heating plants with low energy efficiency should be replaced by small, environmentally- friendly CHP plants that use natural gas or other green fuelalternatives;
Amendment 272 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Expresses the view that heat storage facilities, for example in the form of thermally insulated water tanks that e.g. use electric resistance to stay hot overnight (can help to switch electricity demand outside the hours of peak demand) and thereby improve the quality of electricity supply, could play a very important rolein doing so, facilitate the integration of renewable electricity in theating grid;
Amendment 292 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Member States to use legal and economic means to accelerate the gradual phasing-out of outdated solid-fuel furnaces with an energy efficiency level of less than 80% and to replace them, where possible, with efficient, sustainable heating systems at local level (such as district heating systems) or micro level (such as geothermal and solar systems);
Amendment 315 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Member States to take administrative steps to ban the use of outdated furnaces that generate ‘low height’ emissions – releasing into the atmosphere natural pyrolytic gases from incomplete combustion, NOx, soot and fly ash dispersed by convection – in the heating of agglomerations and to promote the use of sustainable and efficient alternatives;
Amendment 346 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Emphasizes the potential of hot water storage to better integrate variable renewable energy by providing another option for demand side flexibility;
Amendment 364 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Takes the view that research should be carried out under the Horizon 2020 framework programme on sustainable and efficient heating and cooling systems and materials, such as small-scale renewable generation and storage solutions, district heating and cooling systems, cogeneration, insulation materials and innovative materials such as structural window panes that let in high levels of short-wave radiation (sunlight) from outside and let out only a minimum of the long-wave thermal radiation that would otherwise escape to the outside;
Amendment 375 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Highlights that innovations such as smart heating controls help consumers to better understand their consumption patterns and adjust the operation of their heating system accordingly in order to operate more efficiently, contributing over the longer term to a cultural shift in how people use energy;
Amendment 382 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls for specific attention in the existing and new European funding programmes, such as the EFSI, for innovative and sustainable heating and cooling projects such as micro-generation and storage, refurbishments and development of district heating and especially for clustering small-scale projects into larger, bankable clusters; points out in this regard the importance of well-functioning technical assistance;
Amendment 411 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Takes the view that consumersthe Member States must make sure, amongst others via information campaigns, one-stop-shops, joint purchases and clustering of individual projects, that consumers, especially the muost bvulnerable, are made fully aware and have access tof the technological and economic benefits of new energy efficiency products and services and heating and cooling systems, so as to enable them to make the best possible choices, sign up to joint or individual projects, and grasp the economic, health and quality of life benefits of better heating and cooling in their homes;
Amendment 421 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Points out the lack of awareness of consumers about the often low performance of their current heating and cooling systems and the ways in which they can improve their situation, stresses in that sense the need for information, awareness raising and guidance campaigns to inform and incentivise consumers to modernise their installations and connect to collective heating and cooling solutions as well as apply for joint purchasing initiatives;
Amendment 426 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Amendment 429 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26b. Urges Member States to introduce an energy labelling system for installed heating and cooling installations to make consumers aware of the energy performance of their installations and to boost the replacement of old, polluting systems by efficient and more sustainable options;
Amendment 431 #
2016/2058(INI)
26c. Urges the Commission and the Member States to come up with specific strategies to tackle the ever growing problem of energy poverty in order to help all consumers, especially the most vulnerable, to ameliorate their housing, heating and cooling conditions, on an individual or collective basis, whether they are home owners or tenants;
Amendment 56 #
2016/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the definition of whistle-blowing includes the protection of those who disclose information with a reasonable belief and evidence that the information is true at the time it is disclosed, including those who make inaccurate disclosures in honest error;
Amendment 61 #
2016/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Expresses the need to establish an independent EU institutionxplore all the existing EU structures, instruments and capacities that could be used as a point of coordination for the centralized EU approach towards whistle-blowers. Should this be evaluated as insufficient, than the establishment of a new body under the EU legal framework could be considered, with sufficient budgetary resources, in order to help whistle-blowers use the right channels to disclose their information on possible irregularities affecting the financial interests of the Union, while protecting their confidentiality and offering assistance against possible retaliatory measures;
Amendment 72 #
2016/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. The European institutions should raise awareness of the serious effects of defenceless whistleblowers, therefore the Commission should provide a comprehensive action plan in this direction.
Amendment 74 #
2016/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Requests the establishment of a special office within Parliamentplatform within the CONT committee structure for receiving information from whistle- blowers relatinged to the financial interests of the Union, which will also provide them with advice and help in protecting them against any possible retaliatory measures, until such time as an independent EU institution has been established as referred to in paragraph 4;
Amendment 77 #
2016/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 5 – point 1 (new)
(1) Commission should provide a clear legal framework that guarantees that those exposing illegal or unethical activities are protected from retaliation or prosecution.
Amendment 4 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘A Roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 2050’ (COM(2011)112),
Amendment 100 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the role ofimportance of stable and predictable renewable support schemes in attracting long-term investment and consolidating the renewable sector; rejects the retroactive elimination of renewable support schemes;
Amendment 216 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Highlights the need for a differential treatment between micro, small and large producers; stresses the importance of ensuringcreating a more favourable financial and administrative facilities forenvironment which would improve the position of ‘prosumers’ (households, micro and small businesses, cooperatives, public administrations and non-commercial entities that engage in energy production);
Amendment 198 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 – indent 1
Paragraph 10 – indent 1
- creating a permanent civil-military headquarters, which would strengthen strategic and operational planning, enhance crisis management and civil-military cooperation and improve the EU’'s ability to react speedily to crises;
Amendment 308 #
2016/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Encourages EU member states to propose more candidates to take up roles in the EU strategic communication task force and encourages the European Commission and the European External Action to be much more proactive in dealing with propaganda directed at EU institutions through tools such as the production of timely and informative press releases, a designated spokesperson who can speak to media on the record, more social media activity and more general visibility;
Amendment 323 #
2016/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to conduct a thorough review of the efficiency of the existing EU financial instruments and to come forward with a proposal for a flexible solution which can provide direct support to independent media outlets and enable the channelling of additional resources to organisations that have the ability to do so, such as the European Endowment for Democracy; calls for providing direct support to journalists, including through financial means, from outlets in the European neighbourhood to come to Brussels in order to report, cover and get a better understanding for EU affairs and how the European Union functions;
Amendment 99 #
2016/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph k
Paragraph k
(k) to support UN efforts to prevent non- state actors and terrorist groups from developing or acquiring weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems; to prevent further proliferation of nuclear weapons between states and non-state actors and contribute to the comprehensive review of Security Council Resolution 1540 in 2016; to insist on completion of the ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty and full compliance with the Non- Proliferation Treaty, the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Biological Weapons Convention;
Amendment 152 #
2016/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph u a (new)
Paragraph u a (new)
(ua) to advocate the right of every individual to freedom of opinion and expression;
Amendment 341 #
2016/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Member States to recognise caring for a dependant as a form of employment and to introduce ‘care credits’ for both women and men as equivalent periods for building up pension rights in order to protect those taking a break from employment to provide informal care to a dependant;
Amendment 173 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) Transparent, clear and predictable procedures and mechanisms to ensure a high project realisation rate and wide participation of both large and small actors are key for a stable and lower cost deployment of renewable energy. If and when Member States decide to use tenders, they should adopt such procedures and mechanisms.
Amendment 308 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 65
Recital 65
(65) The promotion of low carbon fossil fuels that are produced from fossil wastelow carbon fuel streams can also contribute towards the policy objectives of energy diversification and transport decarbonisation. It is therefore appropriate to include those fuels in the incorporation obligation on fuel suppliers.
Amendment 310 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 65
Recital 65
(65) The promotion of low carbon fossil fuels that are produced from fossil waste streams can also contribute towards the policy objectives of energy diversification and transport decarbonisation. It is therefore appropriate to include those fuels in the incorporation obligation on fuel suppliers.
Amendment 347 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) ‘energy from renewable sources’' means energy from renewable non-fossil sources, namely wind, solar (solar thermal and solar photovoltaic) and, geothermal energy, ambient heat, tide, wave and other ocean energy, hydropower, biomass, landfill gas, sewage treatment plant gas and biogases and recovered heat from buildings and processes;
Amendment 357 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) ‘ambient heatenergy’ means theatrmal energy at a useful temperature level which is extracted or captured by means of heat pumps that need electricity or other auxiliary energy to function, and which can be stored in the ambient air, beneath the surface of solid earth or, in surface water or in sewage water. The reported values shall be established on the basis of the same methodology used for the reporting of heat energy extracted or captured by heat pumps;
Amendment 359 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) ‘'ambient heat’energy' means heat energy at a useful temperature level which is extracted or captured by means of heat pumps that need electricity or other auxiliary energy to function, and which can be stored in the ambient air, beneath the surface of solid earth or in surface water. The reported values shall be established on the basis of the same methodology used for the reporting of heat energy extracted or captured by heat pumps;
Amendment 368 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) ‘biomass’ means the biodegradable fraction of products, waste and residues from biological material and biological origin from agriculture, including bacteria, vegetal and animal substances, forestry and related industries including fisheries and aquaculture, as well as the biodegradable fraction of waste, including industrial and municipal waste of biological origin ;
Amendment 375 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) ‘bioliquids’ means liquid fuel for energy purposes other than for transport, including electricity and heating and cooling, produced from biomass or by biomass;
Amendment 379 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
(ga) "Low carbon fuels" means liquid and gaseous fuels produced from waste streams, being gaseous effluents which discarded and which are generated as an unavoidable and not intentional consequence of the manufacturing or production and are not credited under other emissions reduction schemes.;
Amendment 386 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point y
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point y
(y) 'waste heat or cold' means heat or cold which is generated as by-product in industrial or, in power generation installations or in non-industrial sources (such as hospitals, data centres and other buildings and) and which would be dissipated unused in air or water without access to a district heating or cooling system;
Amendment 392 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point y
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point y
(y) 'waste heat or cold' means heat or cold which is generated as by-product in industrial or power geninstallations or in teration installationsary sector and which would be dissipated unused in air or water without access to a district heating or cooling system;
Amendment 407 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a a
(aa) ‘'renewable self-consumer’' means an active customer as defined in Directive [MDI Directive] who consumes and may store and sell renewable electricity which is generated within his or its premises with maximum limit of supply to the grid of his or its production defined by Member State, including a multi-apartment block, a commercial or shared services site or a closed distribution system, provided that, for non-household renewable self- consumers, those activities do not constitute their primary commercial or professional activity;
Amendment 415 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a a
(aa) ‘renewable self-consumer’ means an active customer as defined in Directive [MDI Directive] who consumes and may store and sell renewable electricitnergy which is generated within his or its premises, including a multi-apartment block, a commercial or shared services site or a closed distribution system, provided that, for non-household renewable self- consumers, those activities do not constitute their primary commercial or professional activity;
Amendment 419 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b b
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b b
(bb) ‘renewable self-consumption’ means the generation and consumption, and, where applicable, storage, of renewable electricitnergy by renewable self- consumers;
Amendment 443 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f f
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f f
(ff) ‘waste-based fossilLow carbon fuels’' means liquid and gaseous fuels produced from gaseous waste streams of non-renewable origin, including waste processing gases and exhaust gases;, being gaseous effluents which the holder is required to discard and which are generated as an unavoidable and not intentional consequence of the manufacturing or production of products whose intended purpose is commercial use and/or sale. The portion of gaseous wastes or by- products used for "low carbon fuels", cannot be credited under other emissions reduction schemes, such as the EU Emission Trading Scheme, and should be applied based on a full material life cycle approach.
Amendment 515 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Subject to State aid rules, in order to reach the Union target set in Article 3(1), Member States may apply support schemes. Support schemes for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to avoid unnecessary distortions of electricity markets and that undertakings particularly affected by the financing costs of renewable energy support schemes are put at a significant competitive disadvantage, and ensure that producers take into account the supply and demand of electricity as well as possible grid constraints.
Amendment 593 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall assess the effectiveness of their support for electricity from renewable sources at least every four years. Decisions on the continuation or prolongation of support and design of new support shall be based on the results of the assessments.
Amendment 673 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Ambient heatand recovered thermal energy captured by heat pumps shall be taken into account for the purposes of paragraph 1(b) provided that the final energy output significantly exceeds the primary energy input required to drive the heat pumps. The quantity of heat to be considered as energy from renewable sources for the purposes of this Directive shall be calculated in accordance with the methodology laid down in Annex VII.
Amendment 737 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Member States shall, in their building regulations and codes or by other means with equivalent effect, require the use of minimum levels of energy from renewable sources in new buildings and in existing buildings that are subject to major renovation, reflecting the results of the cost-optimal calculation carried out pursuant to Article 5(2) of Directive 2010/31/EU. Member States shall permit those minimum levels to be fulfilled, inter alia, through district heating and cooling produced using a significant proportion of renewable energy sources and/or waste heat or cold.
Amendment 889 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 20 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Member States shall take the appropriate steps to develop transmission and distribution grid infrastructure, intelligent networks and storage facilities in order to allow the secure operation of the electricity system as it accommodates the further development of electricity production from renewable energy sources. Member States shall ensure that transmission and distribution grid operators in their territory guarantee the transmission and distribution of electricity produced from renewable energy sources with minimum possible curtailment or redispatching and guarantee full transparency on curtailment and redispatch rules and practices.
Amendment 911 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Article 20 – paragraph 3
3. Subject to their assessment included in the integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with Annex I of Regulation [Governance], on the necessity to build new infrastructure for district heating and cooling produced from renewable energy sources in order to achieve the Union target referred to in Article 3(1) of this Directive, Member States shall, where relevant, take steps with a view to developing a district heating infrastructure to accommodate the development of heating and cooling production from large biomass, solar and geothermal facilities and waste heat or cold.
Amendment 934 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) maintain their rights as consumers, assumes rights and duties of producers defined by Member States;
Amendment 969 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall ensure that traditional customers are not penalised by the removal of barriers to self-consumers/ prosumers participation and that local energy communities should not create additional costs to the end-users who decide to remain pure consumers.
Amendment 1020 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to State aid rules, when designing support schemes, Member States shall take into account the specificities of renewable energy communities while ensuring a level playing field between all generators of electricity from renewable energy sources.
Amendment 1039 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. In order to facilitate the penetration of renewable energy and/or waste heat or cold in the heating and cooling sector, each Member State shall endeavour to increase the share of renewable energy and/or waste heat or cold supplied for heating and cooling by at least 12 percentage points (pp) every year, expressed in terms of national share of final energy consumption and calculated according to the methodology set out in Article 7.
Amendment 1053 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The increase set out in paragraph 1 may be implemented, inter alia, through one or more of the following options:
Amendment 1060 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) physical incorporation of renewable energy and/or waste heat or cold in the energy and energy fuel supplied for heating and cooling;
Amendment 1065 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) direct mitigation measures such as installation of highly efficient renewable heating and cooling systems in buildings or renewable energy and/or waste heat or cold use for industrial heating and cooling processes;
Amendment 1082 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) the total amount of renewable energy and/or waste heat or cold supplied for heating and cooling;
Amendment 1085 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point c
(c) the share of renewable energy in the total amount of energy and/or waste heat or cold supplied for heating and cooling; and
Amendment 1090 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point d
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point d
(d) the type of renewable energy and/or waste heat or cold source.
Amendment 1091 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point d a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point d a (new)
(da) other policy measures with an equivalent effect to reach the increase set out in paragraph 1.
Amendment 1156 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
With effect from 1 January 2021, Member States shall require fuel suppliers to include a minimum share of energy from advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX, from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin, from waste-based fossil fuelslow carbon fuels, which are generated from gaseous effluents produced as an unavoidable and not intentional consequence of the manufacturing or production of products whose intended purpose is commercial use and/or sale, and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year.
Amendment 1171 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
With effect from 1 January 2021, Member States shall require fuel suppliers to include a minimum share of energy from advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX, from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin, from waste-based fossillow-carbon fuels and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year.
Amendment 1191 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – paragraph 1
for the calculation of the numerator, the energy content of advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX, renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non- biological origin, waste based fossil fuelsfrom low carbon fuels, which are generated as an unavoidable and not intentional consequence of the manufacturing or production of products whose intended purpose is commercial use and/or sale, supplied to all transport sectors, and renewable electricity supplied to road vehicles, shall be taken into account.
Amendment 1192 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – paragraph 1
for the calculation of the numerator, the energy content of advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX, renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non- biological origin, waste based fossil fuelslow-carbon fuels which are generated as an unavoidable and not intentional consequence of the manufacturing or production of products whose intended purpose is commercial use and/or sale, supplied to all transport sectors, and renewable electricity supplied to road vehicles, shall be taken into account.
Amendment 1235 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 1238 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 87 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change (COP21) must be reflected in the Union’s efforts to decarbonise its buildings stock, taking into account that almost 50% of the Union’s final energy demand is used for heating and cooling, of which 80% is used in buildings. The Union’s energy and climate goals therefore need to be based 100% on renewable energy by 2050, which can be achieved only making full use of energy saving potential and the “energy efficiency first” principle.
Amendment 95 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The provisions on long-term renovation strategies provided for in Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council13 should be moved to Directive 2010/31/EU, where they fit more coherently, and updated to ensure access to affordable energy also for the most vulnerable citizens. __________________ 13 Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC (OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 1).
Amendment 122 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to adapt this Directive to the technical progress, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission to supplement it by defining the smartness indicator and enabling its implementation. The smartness indicator should be used to measure buildings’ capacity to use ICT and electronic systems to optimise operation and interact with the grid. TWhile the smartness indicator will raise awareness amongst building owners and occupants of the value behind building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems and will give confidence to the occupant about the actual savings of these new enhanced- functionalities, consumers should always be in control of their data.
Amendment 136 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The increase in the energy performance of buildings needs to consider new scientific knowledge of the relationship between the building services and design and the health and well-being of building occupants.
Amendment 143 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Better performing buildings provide higher comfort level and wellbeing for their occupants and improve health by reducing mortality and morbidity from a poor climate. Thermal bridges, temperatures, inadequate insulation and unplanned air pathways can result in surface temperatures below the dew point of the air and in dampness. Well-designed envelopes are critical to the prevention and control of excess of moisture and microbial growth, as they prevent thermal bridges and the entry of liquid or vapour-phase water. Even simple technical solutions, including at the building design phase, to avoid the dew point temperature, such as thermal breaks, are insufficiently considered today.
Amendment 157 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Highlights the importance of ensuring that measures to improve the energy performance of buildings should not focus on the building envelope only, but should include all elements and technical systems in a building;
Amendment 189 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) Recognition, promotion and application of the now finalised set of CEN EPBD standards across the EU Member States would have a positive impact on the revision of the EPBD;
Amendment 211 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3
Article 2 – point 3
3. ‘technical building system’ means technical equipment for space heating, space cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water, built-in lightingindoor and outdoor lighting, elevators and escalators, building automation and control, solar shading, on- site electricity generation, on-site infrastructure for electro-mobility, or a combination of such systems, including those using energy from renewable sources, of a building or building unit;;
Amendment 221 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3 b (new)
Article 2 – point 3 b (new)
(1b) in Article 2, the following point is inserted: "(3b) 'trigger point' means a key moment in the life of a building when it is easier and more economical to take an investment decision to undertake energy renovation works;"
Amendment 225 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 d (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3 d (new)
Article 2 – point 3 d (new)
(1d) In Article 2, the following point is inserted: "(3d) 'indoor air quality' means the temperature, relative humidity, CO2, VOC, Radon, mould and other particulate matter;"
Amendment 243 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 19 a (new)
Article 2 – point 19 a (new)
(1a) In Article 2, the following point is added: ’19a. ‘decarbonised building stock’ means highly energy efficient building stock with a very low final energy demand, reduced in a cost-effective way by 80% by 2050 as compared to 2005 levels.’
Amendment 260 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
‘2. In their long-term renovation strategy referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall set out a roadmap with clear milestones and measureactions to deliver on the long-term 2050 goal to ensure a highly energy efficient and decarbonise theird national building stock, with specific milestones for 2030. and 2040, including indicators measuring progress of implementation towards these milestones. Member States shall specify how their milestones contribute to achieving the Union's binding energy efficiency target of 40% in 2030 and the Union's target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80- 95% by 2050.
Amendment 262 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
‘2. In their long-term renovation strategy referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall set out a roadmap with clear milestones and measures to deliver on the long-term 2050 goal to decarbonise their national building stock, with specific milestones for 2030 also by reducing its energy demand by 80% with specific milestones for 2030 and 2040. When setting those milestones, Member States shall take into account their national contribution to the Union 2030 final energy demand to be no more than 169 Mtoe and 108 Mtoe in the residential and tertiary buildings sectors respectively.
Amendment 280 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
In addition, the long term renovation strategy shall contribute to the alleviation of energy povertyestablish specific measures and financing instruments to decrease energy demand, eradicate energy poverty and renovate the social housing stock while securing affordable housing.
Amendment 292 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. To guide investment decisions as referred to in point (d) in paragraph 1, Member States shall introduce or sustain mechanisms for:
Amendment 304 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) accessible and transparent advisory tools, such as one-stop-shops for consumers, for guidance on energy efficiency, replacement of fossil fuel boilers with renewable-based alternatives and available financial instruments for energy efficiency renovations in buildings."
Amendment 316 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 a (new)
(ba) in Article 2a, the following paragraph is added: "3a. Member States shall, with effect from 1 January 2020, adopt long-term renovation strategies containing policies and measures resulting in the deep renovation of building stock. Those measures shall include trigger points for energy renovation, a minimum energy performance requirement for the renovation of commercial and public buildings, and financing mechanisms."
Amendment 318 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b b (new)
(bb) in Article 2a, the following paragraph is added: "3b. Each Member State shall carry out a public consultation on its draft long- term renovation strategy at least six months prior to submission of its long- term renovation strategy to the Commission. The result of the public consultation shall be published in summarised form as an annex to the strategy and made accessible online."
Amendment 324 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b c (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 c (new)
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 c (new)
(bc) in Article 2a, the following paragraph is added: "3c. Each Member State shall report on the implementation of its long-term renovation strategy in accordance with Article 19(a) of Regulation xxx/xxx/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council [on the Governance of the Energy Union, 2016/0375 (COD)], as a part of their integrated national energy and climate progress report."
Amendment 326 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b d (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 d (new)
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 d (new)
Amendment 332 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(3a) in Article 7, the following paragraph is inserted after the fourth paragraph: "Member States shall ensure that energy performance upgrades also contribute to achieving a healthy indoor environment and avoiding problems such as mould."
Amendment 334 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 7 – subparagraph 5
Article 7 – subparagraph 5
(4) in Article 7, the fifth subparagraph is deleted;replaced by the following: "Member States shall encourage, in relation to buildings undergoing major renovation, the consideration and taking into account of alternative, high- efficiency systems, in so far as this is technically, functionally and economically feasible."
Amendment 338 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
Amendment 348 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
‘2. Member States shall ensure that in all new non-residential buildings and in all existing non-residential buildings undergoing major renovation witheir National policy frameworks within the more than ten parking spaces, at least one of every ten is equipped with a recharging point within the meaning of Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure17 , which is capable of starting and stopping charging in reaction to price signals. This requirement shall apply to alleaning of Article 3 of Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure contains national indicative target for the number of recharging points (within the meaning of above referred Directive) in all new non-residential buildings and in all existing non- residential buildings, undergoing major renovation with more than ten parking spaces, at the latest as of 1 January 20250. __________________ 17 OJ L 307, 28.10.2014, p. 1 OJ L 307, 28.10.2014, p. 1
Amendment 407 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
"4a. Member States shall clarify and remove regulatory barriers for installing recharging points. All tenants and co- owners of residential and non-residential buildings shall have the right to install means for recharging in their building."
Amendment 413 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall set incentives to ensure that, when a technical building system is installed, replaced or upgraded, the overall energy performance of the complete altered system is improved, assessed, documented it and passed on to the building owner, so that it remains available for the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set pursuant to paragraph 1 and the issue of energy performance certificates. Member States shall ensure that this information is included in the national energy performance certificate database referred to in Article 18(3) or in a similar certified database.
Amendment 452 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 6
Article 10 – paragraph 6
‘6. Member States shall link their financial measures for energy efficiency improvements in the renovation of buildings to the energy savings achieved due to such renovation. These savings shall be determined by comparing energy performance certificates issued before and after renovation, where proportionate to the volume of the renovation, or by using standard values for calculation of energy savings in buildings or similar relevant, transparent methodology for documentation.’;
Amendment 461 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
‘6. Member States shall link their financial measures for energy efficiency improvements in the renovation of buildings to the energy savings achieved due to such renovation. These savings shall be determined by comparing energy performance certificates issued before and after renovation or other transparent, proportionate and equivalent methods.;
Amendment 470 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 6a
Article 10 – paragraph 6a
‘6a. When Member States put in place a database or use an existing database for registering EPCs it shall allow tracking the actual energy consumption of the buildings covered, regardless of their size and category. The database shall contain the actual energy consumption data of public buildings frequently visited by the public with useful floor area of over 250 m² which shall be regularly updated.
Amendment 476 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 6b a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 6b a (new)
6ba. Commission shall ensure the dissemination of best practices on public and private financing schemes for energy efficiency as well as the aggregation of small energy renovation projects. It shall furthermore provide, in accessible format, the information on financial incentives to renovate;
Amendment 493 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
‘1. Member States shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection or maintenance of the accessible parts of systems used for heating buildings, such as the heat generator, control system and circulation pump(s) for non-residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250MWh and for residential buildings with a centralised technical building system of a cumulated effective rated output of over 100 kW. That inspection or maintenance shall include an assessment of the boiler efficiency and the boiler sizing compared with the heating requirements of the building. The assessment of the boiler sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to the heating system or as regards the heating requirements of the building in the meantime.’;
Amendment 597 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex I – point 1 – subparagraph 2
Annex I – point 1 – subparagraph 2
The energy performance of a building shall be expressed by a numeric indicator of primary energy use in kWh/(m².y), harmonised for the purpose of both energy performance certification and compliance with minimum energy performance requirements. The energy performance and the methodology applied for its determination shall be transparent and open to innovationsmart readiness indicator should also reflect level of adaptation to expected climate change impacts. The considered adaptation measures could include effective shading, rain and grey water management system, vegetation roof and facades, sufficient air-ventilation and potential of building to limit its impact on urban heat islands.
Amendment 599 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex I – point 1 – subparagraph 3
Annex I – point 1 – subparagraph 3
Member States shall describe their national calculation methodology following, taking into account the national annex framework of related European standards developed under mandate M/480 given by the European Commission to the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN).;
Amendment 602 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex 1 – point 2 – subparagraph 1
Annex 1 – point 2 – subparagraph 1
‘2. The energy needs for space heating, space cooling, domestic hot water and adequate ventilation shall be calculated in order to ensure minimum health and comfort levels defined by Member States. In particular, the temperature of the building shall not reach the dew point temperature on any time surface.
Amendment 604 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex I – point 2 – subparagraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – subparagraph 1
‘2. The energy needs for space heating, space cooling, domestic hot water and adequate, lighting and ventilation shall be calculated in order to ensure minimum healthmaximise health, indoor air quality and comfort levels defined by Member States at national or regional level.
Amendment 605 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Directive 2010/EC/EU
Annex I – point 2 – subparagraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – subparagraph 1
‘2. The energy needs for technical building systems (space heating, space cooling, domestic hot water and, adequate ventilation, etc.) shall be calculated in order to ensure minimum health and comfort levels defined by Member States.
Amendment 613 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 3
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 3
Amendment 619 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 b a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 b a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex I – point 3 – point a – point ii
Annex I – point 3 – point a – point ii
(ii) insulationba) in point 3(a), point ii is replaced by the following: (ii) Homogeneity of insulation (including roof, walls, windows, doors and thermal bridges);
Amendment 622 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point c
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point c
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex I – point 4 – introductory part
Annex I – point 4 – introductory part
‘4. The positive influence of the following aspects shall, where relevant in the calculation, be taken into account:’;
Amendment 623 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point c
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point c
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex I – point 4 – point d a (new)
Annex I – point 4 – point d a (new)
(da) thermal breaks.’;
Amendment 629 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 2 a (new)
Annex I – point 2 a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex II a (new)
Annex II a (new)
Amendment 62 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Energy Union Framework Strategy sets out the vision of an Energy Union with citizens at its core, where citizens take ownership of the energy transition, benefit from new technologies to reduce their bills, participate actively in the market, and where vulnerable and energy poor consumers are protected.
Amendment 63 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The Communication from the Commission of 15 July 2015 'Delivering a new deal for energy consumers30 ' put forward the Commission's vision for a retail market that better serves energy consumers, including by better linking wholesale and retail markets. Taking advantage of new technologyies, new and innovative energy service companies should enable all consumers to raise their awareness of their energy consumption and to fully participate in the energy transition, managing their consumption to deliver energy efficient solutions which save them money and contribute to overall reduction of energy consumption. __________________ 30 COM (2015) 339 final of 15.7.2015.
Amendment 65 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Communication from the Commission of 15 July 2015 'Launching the public consultation process on a new energy market design'31 highlighted that the move away from generation in large central power plants towards de-centralized production from renewable energy sources and decarbonized markets requires an adaptation of the current rules of electricity trading and changes to the roles of existing market roleparticipants. It underlined needs to organisze electricity markets in a more flexible manner and to fully integrate all market players – including renewable energy producers, new energy service providers, energy storage and flexible demand. __________________ 31 COM (2015) 340 final of 15.7.2015.
Amendment 66 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) With a view to creating an internal market in electricity, Member States should foster the integration of their national markets and the cooperation of system operators at Union and regional level, also incorporating isolated systems forming electricity islands that persist in the Union.
Amendment 68 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Consumers are essential to achieving the flexibility necessary to adapt the electricity system to variable, and distributed renewable generation. Technological progress in grid management and renewable generation has unlocked many opportunities for consumers, and h. Healthy competition on retail markets will be essential to ensuring the market-driven deployment of innovative new services that cater to theaddress consumers' changing needs and abilities, while increasing system flexibility. By empowering consumers to participate in the energy market more, and participate in new ways, citizens should benefit from the internal market in electricity and the Union's renewable targets should be attained.
Amendment 80 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Member States should maintain a wide discretion to impose public service obligations on electricity undertakings in pursuing objectives of general economic interest. Member States should ensure that household customers and, where Member States deem it appropriate, small enterprises, enjoy the right to be supplied with electricity of a specified quality at clearly comparable, transparent and competitive prices. Nevertheless, public service obligations in the form of supply price regulation constitute a fundamentally distortive measure that often leads to the accumulation of tariff deficits, limitation of consumer choice, poorer incentives for energy saving and energy efficiency investments, lower standards of service, lower levels of consumer engagement and satisfaction, restriction of competition as well as fewer innovative products and services on the market. Consequently, Member States should apply other policy tools, and in particular targeted social policy measures, to safeguard the affordability of electricity supply to their citizens. Interventions in price setting should only be applied in limited exceptional circumstancesas a transitional measure in extreme circumstances of force majeure or as a short-term solution while adequate social or other policy measures are developed and adopted. A fully liberalised retail electricity market would stimulate price and non-price competition among existing suppliers and incentivise new market entries therefore improving consumers' choice and satisfaction.
Amendment 91 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) All consumers should be able to benefit from directly participating in the market, in particular by adjusting their consumption according to market signals and in return benefit from lower electricity prices or other incentive payments. The benefits of this active participation are likely to increase over time when electric vehicles, heat pumps and other flexible loads become more competitivethe awareness of otherwise passive consumers is raised about their possibilities as active consumers and when the information on the possibilities of active participation are better accessible and known. Consumers should be enabled to participate in all forms of demand response and therefore should have the possibility to opt for having a smart metering system and a dynamic electricity pricing contract. This should allow them to adjust their consumption according to real time price signals that reflect the value and cost of electricity or transportation in different time periods, while Member States should ensure a reasonable exposure of consumers to the wholesale price risk. Consumers should be informed about potential price risk of dynamic price contracts. Member States should also ensure that those consumers who choose not to actively engage in the market are not penalised but instead their informed decision making on the options available to them should be facilitated in the manner that is the most suitable for domestic market conditions.
Amendment 104 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) Energy bills and annual statements are an important means through which customers are informed. As weEnergy bills asnd annual statements provide data on consumption and costs, while they can also convey other information that helps consumers to compare their current deal with other offers. However, considering that bill-related disputes are a very common source of consumer complaints, a factor whichbills and annual statements contributes to persistently low levels of consumer satisfaction and engagement in the energy sector,. Therefore it is necessary to make bills and annual statements clearer and easier to understand, as well as to ensure that bills contain all the information necessary to enable consumers to regulate their energy consumption, compare offers and switch suppliers.
Amendment 114 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) Energy services areupply is fundamental to safeguard the well-being of the Union citizens. Adequate warmthHeating, cooling, lighting and the energy to power appliances are essential services to guarantee a decent standard of living and citizens' health. Furthermore, access to these energy servicesenergy empowers European citizens to fulfil their potential and it enhances social inclusion. Energy poor households are unable to afford these energy services due to a combination of low income, high energy expenditure and poor energy efficiency of their homes. Member States should collect the right information to monitor the number of households in energy poverty. Accurate measurement should assist Member States to identify those households affected by energy poverty in order to provide targeted support through their social welfare systems or other policy measures. The Commission should actively support the implementation of the provisions on energy poverty by facilitating the sharing of good practices between Member States.
Amendment 116 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) Energy poverty is a growing problem in the Union. Member States which are affected by energy poverty and which have not yet done so should therefore develop national action plans or other appropriate frameworks to tackle energy poverty this problem, aiming at decreasing the number of people suffering such situationenergy poor customers. Low income, high energy expenditure, and poor energy efficiency of homes are relevant factors in designing indicators for the measurement of energy poverty. In any event, Member States should ensure the necessary energy supply for vulnerable and energy poor customers. In doing so, an integrated approach, such as in the framework of energy and social policy, could be used and measures could include social policies or energy efficiency improvements for housing. At the very least, tThis Directive should allowenhance national policies in favour of vulnerable and energy poor customers.
Amendment 120 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) Distribution system operators have to cost-efficiently integrate new electricity generation especially generating installations using renewable energy sources and new loads such as heat pumps and electric vehicles. For this purpose distribution system operators should be enabled and incentivised to use services from distributed energy resources such as demand response and energy storage, based on market procedures, in order to efficiently operate their networks and avoid costly network expansions. Member States should put in place appropriate measures such as national network codes and market rules, and incentivise distribution system operators through network tariffs which do not create obstacles toincentivise flexibility or to the improvement of energy efficiency in the grid. Member States should also introduce network development plans for distribution systems in order to support the integration of generating installations using renewable energy sources, facilitate the development of storage facilities and the electrification of the transport sector, and provide to system users adequate information regarding the foreseen expansions or upgrades of the network, as currently such procedure does not exist in the majority of Member States.
Amendment 124 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 44
Recital 44
(44) Where a closed distribution system is used to ensure the optimal efficiency of an integrated energy supply requiring specific operational standards, or when a closed distribution system is maintained primarily for the use of the owner of the system, it should be possible to exempt the distribution system operator from obligations which would constitute an unnecessary administrative burden because of the particular nature of the relationship between the distribution system operator and the users of the system. Industrial, commercial or shared services sites such as train station buildings, airports, hospitals, large camping sites with integrated facilities or chemical industry sites can include closed distribution systems because of the specialised nature of their operations.
Amendment 128 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Directive establishes common rules for the generation, transmission, distribution, storage and supply of electricity, together with consumer protection provisions, with a view to creating truly integrated competitive, consumer-centered and flexible electricity markets in the Union. Using the advantages of an integrated market, the Directive aims at ensuring affordable energy prices for consumers, a high degree of security of supply and a smooth transition towards a sustainable and decarbonised energy system. It lays down key rules relating to the organisation and functioning of the European electricity sector, in particular rules on consumer empowerment and protection, on open access to the integrated market, on third party access to transmission and distribution infrastructure, unbundling rules, and on independent national energy regulators. .
Amendment 202 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 47
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 47
47. 'energy storage' means, in the electricity system, deferring an amount of the electricity that was generated to the moment of use, either as final energy or converted intothe conversion of electrical energy into a form of energy which can be stored, the storing of that energy, and the subsequent reconversion of that energy back into electrical energy or another energy carrier.
Amendment 212 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 47 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 47 a (new)
47a. ‘electricity service provider’ is an undertaking active in electricity supply or aggregation.
Amendment 214 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 47 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 47 b (new)
47b. ‘billing’ means a written statement of the money owed for goods or services and containing the minimum information as defined in Annex II.
Amendment 216 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 47 c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 47 c (new)
47c. ‘billing information’ means information on consumer´s consumption for the given period and the price of supplied electricity, which may be stated on the electricity bill or provided to customer separately. For the purposes of this directive, separately providing consumer with billing information shall not be considered as a request for billing.
Amendment 230 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that their national legislation does not unduly hamper cross-border flowtransactions of electricity, consumer participation including through demand–side response, investments into flexible energy generation, energy storage, the deployment of electro-mobility or new interconnectors, and that electricity prices reflect actual demand and supply.
Amendment 240 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall strive to create equal level-playing field for all market participants and hinder discrimination.
Amendment 249 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Electricity suppliers shall be free to determine the price at which they supply electricity to customers. Member States shall take appropriate actions to ensure effective competition between electricity suppliers and address undue discrimination between energy customers, particularly those on pre-paid tariffs.
Amendment 250 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Electricity suppliers shall be free to determine the price at which they supply electricity to customers. Member States shall take appropriate actions to ensure effective competition between electricity suppliers and to address undue discrimination between final customers.
Amendment 255 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure the protection of energy poor or vulnerable customers in a targeted manner by social policy or other policy measures, prioritisation of energy efficiency measures and other means than public interventions in the price-setting for the supply of electricity.
Amendment 272 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, Member States which apply public interventions in price setting for the supply of electricity for energy poor or vulnerable household customers at the [OP: please insert the date of entry into force of this Directive] may continue to apply such public interventions until [OP: insert the date – fivetwo years from the entry into force of this Directive]. Such public interventions shall pursue a general economic interest, be clearly defined, transparent, non-discriminatory, verifiable and guarantee equal access for Union electricity companies to customers. The interventions shall not go beyond what is necessary to achieve the general economic interest which they pursue, be limited in time and proportionate as regards their beneficiaries.
Amendment 285 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
After[OP – insert the date – fivetwo years from the entry into force of this Directive], Member States may still apply public interventions in the price-setting for the supply of electricity for vulnerable household customers in so far as it is strictly necessary for reasons of extreme urgency. Such interventions shall comply with the conditions set out in paragraph 3. and gas as a transitional measure where there is evidence that markets are failing and other measures are not implemented to sufficiently protect energy poor or vulnerable consumers provided that: a) no more than 10% of households are affected b) for a maximum of two years until more efficient and targeted social or other policy measures are adopted c) the level of public intervention allows suppliers to make a reasonable level of return d) market entry by new participants is not impeded e) the setting of prices is limited to particular tariff types, such as a supplier’s pre-paid, default or standard variable tariff, or to certain groups of consumers such low-income or vulnerable consumers at risk of energy poverty;
Amendment 295 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall notify the measures taken in accordance with the first subparagraph to the Commission within one month after adoption and may apply them immediately. The notification shall be accompanied by an explanation why other instruments including social policy and other measures and prioritisation of energy efficiency measures could not sufficiently address the situation and how the beneficiaries and the duration of the measure have been determined. The notification shall be considered as complete if, within two months from its receipt, or from the receipt of any additional information requested, the Commission does not request any further information.
Amendment 301 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) energy efficiency, including the levels of demand-response potential;
Amendment 303 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point j
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point j
(j) the contribution of the generating capacity to meeting the overall Union target of at least a 20 % share of energy from renewable sources in the Union ’s gross final consumption of energy in 2020 referred to in Article 3(1) of Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council41 ; and of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources; and the overall Union target for 2030 of at least 35% referred to in Directive COM(2016) 767 __________________ 41 Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy sources (OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 16).
Amendment 312 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that all customers are entitled to have their electricity provided by a supplier, subject to the supplier’s agreement, regardless of the Member State in which the supplier is registered, as long as the supplier follows the applicable trading and balancing rules. In this regard, Member States shall take all measures necessary to ensure that administrative procedures do not discriminate against supply undertakings already registered in another Member State.
Amendment 315 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 1
- the identity and address of the suppliprovider,
Amendment 321 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 1 a (new)
- the name of the product, the price and if applicable discounts and information on time period of the discount,
Amendment 329 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 2
- all services provided (including whether services providedare carried out by a provider different from the electricity service provider as stipulated in the contract), the service quality levels offered, as well as the time for the initial connection,
Amendment 330 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 2
- all services provided (including whether services providedare carried out by a provider different from the electricity service provider), the service quality levels offered, as well as the time for the initial connection,
Amendment 331 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 4
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 4
- the means by which up-to-date information on all applicable tariffs and, maintenance charges and additional products and /or services (bundled offers) may be obtained,
Amendment 335 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 4
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 4
- the means by which up-to-date information on all applicable tariffs and, maintenance charges and additional products and/or services (bundled offers) may be obtained,
Amendment 336 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 5
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 5
- the duration of the contract, the conditions for renewal and termination of services and of the contract including additional products and/or services (bundled services) and of the contract and whether withdrawal from the contract without charge is permitted,
Amendment 340 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 5
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 5
- the duration of the contract, the conditions for renewal and termination of services including additional products and/or services (bundled services) and of the contract ,
Amendment 343 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 2
Conditions shall be fair and well-known in advance. Important clauses such as those on the product, discounts and factors unrelated to the electricity supply should be written in bold or highlighted in bigger font. In any case, this information should be provided prior to the conclusion or confirmation of the contract. Where contracts are concluded through intermediaries, the information relating to the matters set out in this point shall also be provided prior to the conclusion of the contract;
Amendment 350 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) are given adequate notice of any intention to modify contractual conditions and are informed about their right to dissolve the contract when the notice is given. SuppliElectricity service providers shall notify their customers directly of any adjustment in the supply price as well as of the reasons and preconditions for the adjustment and its scope, at an appropriate time no later than one normal billing periods soon as they have the information on the increase, and no later than 6 weeks before the adjustment comes into effect in a transparent and comprehensible manner. Member States shall ensure that customers are free to withdraw from contracts if they do not accept the new contractual conditions or adjustments in the supply price notified to them by their electricity suppliervice provider ;
Amendment 357 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) are offered a wide choice of payment methods, which do not unduly discriminate between customers. Any difference in charges related to payment methods shall reflect the relevant costs incurred by the supplier, in line with Article 62 of Directive 2015/2366 which forbids surcharges for any payment instrument.
Amendment 360 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) are not placed at an excessive disadvantage in comparison to the average market price by the prepayment systems;
Amendment 369 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point i
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point i
(i) are givenhave access to adequate in formation on alternatives to disconnection sufficiently in advance before the planned disconnection. These alternatives may refer to sources of support to avoid disconnection, alternative payment plans, debt management advice or disconnection moratorium and should not constitute an extra cost to customers. Information shall be made available for consumers at no extra cost;
Amendment 370 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)
(ia) shall define the concept of vulnerable customers as referred to in Article 28 and set rules for the protection of customers who are indebted including the prohibition of disconnection of electricity and gas to such customers in critical times
Amendment 374 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point j
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point j
(j) receive a final closure account following any change of electricity supplier no later than sixtwo weeks after the change of supplier has taken place.
Amendment 377 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point j a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point j a (new)
(ja) are provided with a summary of the key contractual conditions (such as the main features of the service, detailed information on prices, conditions for switching and price increase) in concise and simple language on the first page of the contract or along with the contract
Amendment 384 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point j b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point j b (new)
(jb) are allowed to terminate the contract with suppliers and providers of additional products and/or services (bundled offers) at any time at no cost in case a contract is extended without customer consent
Amendment 410 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that final customers are fully informed by the suppliers of the opportunities and risks of such dynamic electricity price contracts and that suppliers take reasonable steps to ensure that customers do not sign up to unsuitable contracts.
Amendment 411 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that final customers are fully informed by the suppliers of the opportunities and risks of such dynamic electricity price contract. This may refer to the need to request an instalment of a smart meter at corresponding cost.
Amendment 416 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Every final customer shall always be required to give active consent before being switched to a dynamic price contract.
Amendment 418 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Member States shall ensure that every final customer is entitled to a contract that is not a dynamic price contract.
Amendment 422 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. Member States, through their National Regulatory Authorities, shall monitor and report annually, for at least a ten-year period after such contracts become available, on the main developments of such contracts including market offers, the impact on consumers' electricity bills and specifically the level of price volatility, and on consumers' sensitivity to the level of financial risktake appropriate measures when the monitoring reveals that current protection levels are insufficient for household customers.
Amendment 423 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States shall ensure that adequate safeguards on the exposure of price changes are in place for final customers to avoid bill shocks or high levels of financial liability. Household customers in a dynamic price contract shall never pay more than what they would have paid on a non-dynamic tariff.
Amendment 449 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. By way of derogation from paragraph 2, Member States may choose to permit suppliersElectricity service providers are allowed to charge contract termination fees to customers willingly terminating fixed term supply contracts before their maturity. SAny such fee shall be clearly indicated in the supply contract and such fees may only be charged if customers receive a demonstrable advantage fromat a time of signature of these contracts. In addition, such fees shall not exceed the direct economic loss to the supplier of the customer terminating the contract, including the cost of any bundled investments or services already provided to the customer as part of the contract.
Amendment 466 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that, where a final customer wishes to conclude a contract with an aggregator, such engagement shall not require the consent of the final customer's supplier. Member States shall ensure that the supplier is informed about any contracts between its customer and an aggregator. Member States shall ensure that final customers with a contract with an aggregator have the same rights as final customers without a contract with an aggregator, including access to the same offers and tariffs. Member States shall ensure that final customers are fully informed by the aggregators of the opportunities and risks of the contracts offered to them.
Amendment 474 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that, where a final customer wishes to conclude a contract with an aggregator, such engagement shall not require the consent of the final customer's supplier. The supplier shall be informed if his customer entered into such contract.
Amendment 485 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that final customers terminating a fixed term contract with an aggregator before its maturity are not charged any termination fee that exceeds the direct economic loss to the aggregator, including the cost of any bundled investments or services already provided to the final customer as part of the contract. The burden of proof of the direct economic loss shall always be on the aggregator and monitored by the National Regulatory authority.
Amendment 494 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure that final customers are entitled to receive all relevant demand response data or data on supplied and sold electricity at least once per yearthe frequency stated in Article 18.
Amendment 512 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that customers have access, free of charge, to at least one tool comparing the offers of suppliefrom both individual and bundled contracts, including dynamic price contracts, offers from electricity suppliers, electricity service providers and independent aggregators that meets at least the certification criteria set out in Annex I. The comparison tools may be operated by any entity, including private companies and public authorities or bodies. At least one tool per Member States shall cover the whole of the market. Customers should be informed of the availability of such tools including in or alongside their bills.
Amendment 520 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall appoint an independent competent authority responsible for certifying comparison tools and ensuring that certified comparison tools continue to meet the criteria set out in Annex I. The independent authority shall also investigate, together with national regulators, DSOs and suppliers, the best way to pro-actively provide consumers with comparisons of offers in order to enable all consumers, even those without internet access or skills, to find out whether they could reduce their energy bills by switching.
Amendment 524 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. Member States mayshall require the comparison tools referred to in paragraph 1 to include comparative determinants relating to the nature of the services offered by the suppliers. Electricity suppliers, electricity service providers and aggregators and relevant intermediaries shall provide the information necessary for comparison tools on request, including information on the different range and use of tariffs, charges and other relevant information.
Amendment 529 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. Any tool comparing the offers of suppliers shall be eligible toavailable on the electricity market shall apply for certification in accordance with this Article on a voluntary and non-discriminatory basis.
Amendment 538 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) are entitled to generate, store, consume and sell self-generated electricity in all organised markets either individually or through aggregators without being subject to disproportionately burdensome procedures and charges that are not cost reflectivedisproportionate charges ;
Amendment 548 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) are subject to cost reflective, transparent and non- discriminatory network charges which shall not be disproportionate, accounting separately for the electricity fed into the grid and the electricity consumed from the grid, in line with Article 59(8).
Amendment 551 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) are subject to cost reflective, transparent and non-discriminatory network charges, accounting separately for the electricity fed into the grid and the electricity consumed from the grid, in line with Article 59(8)electricity fed into and withdrawn from the grid shall not be offset against each other.
Amendment 591 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) benefit from a non-discriminatory treatment with regard to their activities, rights and obligations as final customers, suppliers, generators, distribution system operators or aggregators;
Amendment 602 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) are subject to fair, proportionate and transparent procedures and cost reflective charges.
Amendment 607 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) adequately contribute to the costs of the electricity system they remain connected to.
Amendment 617 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) final customers that are vulnerable or energy poor are able to participate in a local energy community if they so wish
Amendment 623 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) shareholders or members of a local energy community shall not lose theirhave the same rights as household customers or active customers;
Amendment 638 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) where relevant system users that are not shareholders or members of the local energy communitysystem users connected to the distribution network operated by a local energy community shall be subject to non- discriminatory, fair and cost-reflective network charges. If such system users that are not shareholders or members of a local energy community operating a distribution network and local energy communities cannot reach an agreement on network charges, both parties may request the regulatory authority to determine the level of network charges in a relevant decision;
Amendment 673 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) transparent rules clearly assigning roles and responsibilities to all market participants; including the need to respect operational security of distribution and transmission grid by all market participants;
Amendment 688 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d
Amendment 697 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 4
Article 17 – paragraph 4
Amendment 714 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Member States shall ensure that final customers always have the right to switch off advanced functionalities of products and systems used to provide demand side response or similar flexibility at any time and without being charged penalties.
Amendment 749 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
This obligation may be fulfilled by a system of regular self-reading by the final customers whereby they communicate readings from their meter to the supplier. Only when the final customer has not been provided a meter reading for a given billing interval may billing be based on estimated consumption or a flat rate.
Amendment 756 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 4
Article 18 – paragraph 4
4. Where final customers have meters that allow remote reading by the operator, accurate billing information based on actual consumption shall be provided at least once a month if explicitly required by the customer.
Amendment 766 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 7
Article 18 – paragraph 7
Amendment 778 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Where a final customer has been on the same tariff for more than 2 years, Member States shall require suppliers to notify the customer, in or alongside the energy bill, whether a more suitable or advantageous tariff is available, and facilitate their move to the new tariff.
Amendment 796 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 4
Article 19 – paragraph 4
4. Member States that proceed with smart metering deployment shall ensure that final customers contribute to the associated costs of the roll-out in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner. Member States shall regularly monitor this deployment in their territories to track the evolution of costs and benefits for the whole value chain, including the delivery of net benefits to consumers. For vulnerable consumers, Member States shall establish industry-wide standards to ensure suppliers provide sufficient follow- up support.
Amendment 801 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 5
Article 19 – paragraph 5
5. When the deployment of smart metering is negatively assessed as a result of cost-benefit assessment referred to in paragraph 2, Member States shall ensure that this assessment is revised periodicallyat least every 2 years in response to changes in the underlying assumptions and to technology and market developments. Member States shall notify to the responsible Commission services the outcome of their updated economic assessment as it becomes available.
Amendment 814 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) Those functionalities shall apply to smart meters rolled-out after [2 years after entry into force of this directive].
Amendment 819 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) if final customers request it, unvalidated near real-time metering data on their electricity input and off-take shall be made available to them, via a local standardised communication interface and/or remote access, or to a third party acting on their behalf, in an easily understandable format as provided for in Article 24, allowing them to compare deals on a like-for-like basis and shall be transferred to a third party upon the request of final customers without being charged fees;
Amendment 833 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. When setting up the rules regarding the management and exchange of data, Member States or, where a Member State has so provided, the designated competent authorities shall specify the eligible parties which may have access to data of the final customer with their explicit consent in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council44 . For the purpose of this Directive, data shall include metering and consumption data as well as data required for consumer switching. Eligible parties shall include at least customers, suppliers, transmission and distribution system operators, aggregators, energy service companies, and other parties which provide energy or other services to customers. Upon request, eligible parties shall provide customers with an overview of the parties who have access to their data. __________________ 44 Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1).
Amendment 838 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 4
Article 23 – paragraph 4
4. No additional costs shall be charged to final customers for access to their data or their request to transfer their data. Member States shall be responsible for setting the relevant costs for access to data by eligible parties. Regulated entities which provide data services shall not profit from that activity.
Amendment 843 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall define a common data format and a transparent procedure for eligible parties to have access to the data listed under Article 23 (1), in order to promote competition in the retail market and avoid excessive administrative costs for the eligible parties until two years after the entry into force of this directive.
Amendment 848 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Amendment 857 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission, by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 68, shall determine interoperability standards and a common European data format and non- discriminatory and transparent procedures for accessing the data, listed under Article 23 (1), that will replace national data format and procedure adopted by Member States in accordance with paragraph 1 by (5 years after entry into force of this directive). Member States shall ensure that market participants apply ainteroperability standards or the common European data format.
Amendment 864 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure the provision of single points of contact to provide customers consumers with all necessary information concerning their rights, current legislation, accredited comparison tools and the means of dispute settlement available to them in the event of a dispute between the final customer and the electricity supplier, energy service provider, aggregator or any other intermediary. Such contact points may be part of general consumer information points.
Amendment 869 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that an independent mechanism such as an energy ombudsman or a consumer body is in place in order to ensure efficient treatment of complaints and out-of-court dispute settlements. cCustomers have access to simple, fair, transparent, independent, effective and efficient out-of-court dispute resolution mechanisms for the settlement of disputes concerning rights and obligations established under this Directive. Where the costumer is a consumer within thMember States shall ensure that an independent mechanism such as an energy ombudsman or a consumer body is in place in order to ensure efficient treatment of complaints and out-of-court dispute settlements. Those mechaning of Directive 2013/11/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council46 , such out-of-court mechanisms shall comply with the quality requirements established in Directive 2013/11/EU and provide, where warranted, fsms shall be extended to all energy service providers, aggregators and all contracts with energy components, including bundled offers and local energy communities whose participation shall be mandatory. Member States shall not allow suppliers to disconnect vulnerable customers until any dispute between the supplier and the customer is settled. Member States shall ensure that electricity suppliers, energy service providers and aggregators provide information on the out-of-court dispute settlement on their website and in all communication with their customers. Member States shall regularly assess the functioning of the out-of-court dispute settlement mechanisms, especially with regards to the participation and compliance of electricity suppliers, energy service providers, aggregators a system of reimbursement and/or compensation . __________________ 46nd intermediaries, and consider strengthening their mandatory participation in out-of-court dispute settlement mechanisms. __________________ 46 OJ L 165, 18.6.2013, p. 63–79 OJ L 165, 18.6.2013, p. 63–79
Amendment 878 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. . Member States shall take appropriate measures to protect final customers and shall, in particular, ensure that there are adequate safeguards to protect vulnerable customers. In this context, each Member State shall define the concept of vulnerable customers which mayshall refer to energy poverty and, inter alia, to ensure the prohibition of disconnection of electricity to such customers in critical times. Member States shall ensure that rights and obligations linked to vulnerable customers are applied. In particular, they shall take measures to protect customers in remote areas. They shall ensure high levels of consumer protection, particularly with respect to transparency regarding contractual terms and conditions, general information and dispute settlement mechanisms. Member States shall ensure that the eligible customer is in fact able easily to switch to a new supplier. As regards at least household customers, those measures shall include those set out in Annex I.
Amendment 890 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Member States shall: a) define a set of criteria for the purposes of measuring energy poverty. Member States shall continuously monitor the number of households in energy poverty and shall report on the evolution of energy poverty and measures taken to prevent itthe concept of vulnerable customers and energy poverty based on EU indicators of low income, high energy expenditure, and poor energy efficiency of housing; b) continuously monitor the number of households in energy poverty and share this data with the European Energy Poverty Observatory (EPOV), c) establish national action plans including objectives and measures, both short-term and long-term, and a timeframe for achieving the objectives d) report on the evolution of energy poverty in their national strategies to the Commission every two years as part of their Integrated National Energy and Climate Progress Reports in accordance with Article 21 of [Governance Regulation as proposed by COM(2016)759].
Amendment 893 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Member States shall define a set of criteria for the purposes of measuring energy poverty. Member States shall continuously monitor the number of households in energy poverty, analyse if these customers are sufficiently protected and modify protections where needed and shall report on the evolution of energy poverty and measures taken to prevent it to the Commission every two years as part of their Integrated National Energy and Climate Progress Reports in accordance with Article 21 of [Governance Regulation as proposed by COM(2016)759].
Amendment 897 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Commission, acting together with Eurostat and the Member States, should improve the comparability of datasets so that these become comparable across Member States within two years after this Directive comes into force.
Amendment 904 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 31 – paragraph 5
Article 31 – paragraph 5
5. Each distribution system operator shall act as a neutral market facilitator in procureing the energy it uses to cover energy losses and reserve capacity the non- frequency ancillary services in its system according to transparent, non- discriminatory and market based procedures, whenever it has such a function. Unless justified by a cost-benefit analysis, the procurement of non-frequency ancillary services by a distribution system operator shall be transparent, non- discriminatory and market-based ensuring effective participation of all market participants including renewable energy sources, demand response, energy storage facilities and aggregators, in particular by requiring regulatory authorities or distribution system operators in close cooperation with all market participants, to define technical modalities for participation in these markets on the basis of the technical requirements of these markets and the capabilities of all market participants .
Amendment 908 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 31 – paragraph 5
Article 31 – paragraph 5
Amendment 913 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall provide the necessary regulatory framework to allow and incentivise distribution system operators to procure services in order to improve efficiencies in the operation and development of the distribution system, including local congestion management. In particular, regulatory frameworks shall enable distribution system operators to procure services from resources such as distributed generation, demand response or storage and consider energy efficiency measures, which may supplant the need to upgrade or replace electricity capacity and which support the efficient and secure operation of the distribution system. Distribution system operators shall procure these services according to transparent, non-discriminatory and market based procedures, taking into account local conditions.
Amendment 947 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States may allow distribution system operators to own, develop, manage or operate public recharging points for electric vehicles only if the following conditions are fulfilled:
Amendment 949 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 953 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 955 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 33 – paragraph 3
Article 33 – paragraph 3
Amendment 960 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 33 – paragraph 4
Article 33 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall perform at regular intervals or at least every five years a public consultation in order to re-assess the potential interest of market parties to own, develop, operate or manage public recharging points for electric vehicles. In case the public consultation indicates that third parties are able to own, develop, operate or manage such points, Member States shall ensure that distribution system operators' activities in this regard are phased-out. Distribution system operators shall have right to recover their investment made into recharging infrastructure on fair and reasonable terms.
Amendment 976 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 36 – paragraph 1
Article 36 – paragraph 1
1. Distribution system operators shall not be allowed to own, develop, manage or operate energy storage facilities other than storage needed by the distribution system operators for the local short-term control of the distribution grid stability and storage needed for the efficient, reliable and secure operation of the distribution system and where the national regulatory authority has granted its approval.
Amendment 988 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) other parties, following an open and transparent tendering procedure, have not expressed their interest to own, develop, manage or operate storage facilities, at a reasonable cost;
Amendment 1001 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 36 – paragraph 4
Article 36 – paragraph 4
4. Regulatory authorities shall perform at regular intervals or at least every five years a public consultation in order to re-assess the potential interest of market parties to invest, develop, operate or manage energy storage facilities. In case the public consultation indicates that third parties are able to own, develop, operate or manage such facilities, Member States shall ensure that distribution system operators' activities in this regard are phased-out. Distribution system operators shall have right to recover their investment made into storage facilities on fair and reasonable terms.
Amendment 1020 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) cooperating with the Agency, regional coordination centres and the ENTSO for electricity on the adoptingon of a framework for the cooperation and coordination between regional opercoordinational centres.
Amendment 1027 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(ja) digitalisation of transmission systems to ensure, inter alia, efficient real time data acquisition and use
Amendment 1030 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point j b (new)
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point j b (new)
(jb) data management, cyber security and data protection.
Amendment 1036 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 2
Article 40 – paragraph 2
2. Member States may provide that one or several responsibilities listed under points (a) to (j) of paragraph 1 be assigned to a transmission system operator other than the one which owns the transmission system to which the concerned responsibilities would otherwise be applicable. The transmission system operator to which the tasks are assigned shall be certified as ownership unbundled, independent system operator or independent transmission operator and fulfil the requirements provided for in Article 43, but does not have to own the transmission system it is responsible for. The transmission system operator which owns the transmission system shall fulfil the requirements provided for in Chapter VI and be certified in accordance with Article 43.
Amendment 1042 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 40 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. In performing the task described in point (i) of paragraph 1, the transmission system operator shall ensure that the procurement of balancing services and, unless justified by a cost-benefit analysis, and approved by the competent authority, non-frequency ancillary services, is:
Amendment 1050 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 47 – paragraph 3
Article 47 – paragraph 3
3. TSubsidiaries of the vertically integrated undertaking and its subsidiaries performing functions of generation or supply shall not have any direct or indirect shareholding in the transmission system operator. The transmission system operator shall neither have any direct or indirect shareholding in any subsidiary of the vertically integrated undertaking performing functions of generation or supply, nor receive dividends or any other financial benefit from that subsidiary.
Amendment 1085 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 54 – paragraph 1
Article 54 – paragraph 1
1. Transmission system operators shall not be allowed to own, manage or operate energy storage facilities and shall not own directly or indirectly control assets that provide ancillary services, unless those facilities or assets are an integral part of the transmission system and where the national regulatory authority has granted its approval.
Amendment 1124 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 54 – paragraph 4
Article 54 – paragraph 4
4. The transmission system operatorMember States shall perform at regular intervals or at least every five years a public consultation for the required storage services in order to assess the potential interest of market parties to invest in such facilities and terminate its own storage activities in case third parties can provide the service in a cost-effective manner. Where the public consultation indicates that third parties are able to own, develop, operate or manage such facilities, Member States shall ensure that the activities of transmission system operators in this regard are phased out.
Amendment 1128 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 57 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 57 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the regulatory authority can take autonomous decisions, independently from any political body, and has separate annual budget allocations, with autonomy in the implementation of the allocated budget, and adequate human and financial resources to carry out its duties; and
Amendment 1130 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 57 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 57 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the regulatory authority draws up a draft budget covering the regulatory tasks conferred upon it by this Directive and by related legislative acts, in order to provide the regulatory authority with the human and financial resources it needs to carry out its duties and powers in an effective and efficient manner;
Amendment 1131 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 57 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b b (new)
Article 57 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) the ex-post control of a regulatory authority’s annual accounts is performed by an independent auditor;
Amendment 1157 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point n
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point n
(n) monitoring the level and effectiveness of market opening and competition at wholesale and retail levels, including on electricity exchanges, prices for household customers including prepayment systems, dynamic price contracts and benefits from the use of smart meter, switching rates, disconnection rates, charges for and the execution of maintenance services, the relationship between household and wholesale prices, the evolution of grid tariffs and levies and complaints by household customers, as well as any distortion or restriction of competition, including providing any relevant information, and bringing any relevant cases to the relevant competition authorities;
Amendment 1176 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point o
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point o
(o) monitoring the occurrence of restrictive contractual practices, including exclusivity clauses which may prevent large non-household customers from contracting simultaneously with more than one supplier or restrict their choice to do so, and, where appropriate, informing the national competition authorities of such practices;
Amendment 1187 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point x
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point x
(x) monitoring the availability of comparison websitetools, including comparison toolwebsites, apps and other interactive means that fulfil the criteria set out in Article 14 and Annex I.
Amendment 1215 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 62 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 62 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) approve the statutes and rules of procedure;
Amendment 1240 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 62 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
Article 62 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
(cb) handle complaints against regional operational centre in relation to their obligations under Union law
Amendment 1249 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 69 – paragraph 1
Article 69 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall monitor and review the application of this Directive and submit an overall progress report to the European Parliament and the Council as an annex to the State of the Energy Union Report referred to in [Article 29 of Governance Regulation as proposed by COM (2016) 549]. By 1 June 2024, the Commission shall review the implementation of this Directive and shall submit a report and, if appropriate, a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 1251 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) be operationally independentindependent from all market players and ensure that all suppliers are given equal treatment in search results;
Amendment 1255 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) rank and display the search results according to an impartial algorithm independent from any remuneration from suppliers;
Amendment 1259 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point f
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) include an as complete a range of electricitnergy offers as practicable covering a significant part of the market and both dynamic and non-dynamic tariffs, individual and bundled contracts, from suppliers, aggregators and service providers, where the information presented is not a complete overview of the market, a clear statement to that effect, before displaying results; and
Amendment 1278 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
The following key information shall be prominently displayed to final customers in their bills and periodical settlement bills distinctly apart from other parts of the bill:
Amendment 1281 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the price to pay and, where relevant, the final price per kWh; and, where possible, the breakdown of price;
Amendment 1284 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) when the payment is due;
Amendment 1290 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point d
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the contact details of the supplier including a conswith at least the phone number support hotlineand email address;
Amendment 1291 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) the information on switching and dispute settlement;
Amendment 1294 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
(ga) a link or reference to where price comparison site(s) can be found
Amendment 1296 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point h
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) information on their rights as regards the means of dispute settlement available to them in the event of a dispute complaint handling process, on the single information point and its contact information, where to find information related to their rights, and contact details of the entity responsible for dispute settlement pursuant to Article 26.
Amendment 1300 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
(ha) once a year, the electricity supplier should include on its bill an evaluation describing which of its tariffs would be most advantageous for the final customer if the consumption pattern of the previous year is repeated in the coming year.
Amendment 1301 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point h b (new)
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point h b (new)
(hb) the single point of contact referred to in article 25
Amendment 1303 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Where appropriate, the following information shall be prominently displayed to final customers in or with their bills and periodical settlement billmade available to final customers:
Amendment 1309 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) information on their rights as regards the means of dispute settlement available to them in the event of a dispute pursuant to Article 26.
Amendment 1316 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 4
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 4
In addition, comparisons with an average normalised or benchmarked customer in the same user category shall be made available to final customers in, with or signposted to within, their bills and periodical settlement bills.
Amendment 1325 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point b
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) detailed data according to the time of use for any day, week, month and year. These data shall be made available to final customers in near real time in a user- friendly format, via the internet or the meter interface for the period of at least the previous 24 months or the period since the start of the supply contract if this is shorter.
Amendment 1329 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Annex II – point 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Suppliers shall once a year specify in bills:
Amendment 1335 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Annex II – point 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
If there is no compulsory issuing of certificates of origin in the given Member State, suppliers may provide information on share of renewables with disclaimer on their non-guaranteed origin.
Amendment 134 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) More market integration and the change towards a more distributed and volatile electricity production requires increased efforts to coordinate national energy policies with neighbours and to use the opportunities of cross-border electricity trade.
Amendment 136 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Regulatory frameworks have developed, allowing electricity to be traded across the Union. That development has been supported by the adoption of several network codes and guidelines for the integration of the electricity markets. Those network codes and guidelines for precise and technically detailed rules with cross-border relevance contain provisions on market rules, system operation and network connection. To ensure full transparency and increase legal certainty, the main principles of market functioning and capacity allocation in the balancing, intraday, day ahead and forward market timeframes should also be adopted pursuant to the ordinary legislative procedure and incorporated in a single act.
Amendment 144 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Short-term markets will improve liquidity and competition by enabling more resources to participate fully in the market, especially those that are more flexible. Effective scarcity pricing will encourage market participants to react to market signals and to be available when the market most needs it and ensures that they can recover their costs in the wholesale market. It is therefore critical to ensure that, as far as possible, administrative and implicit price caps are removed to allow scarcity prices to increase up to the value of lost loading. When fully embedded in the market structure, short-term markets and scarcity pricing will contribute to the removal of other market distortive measures, such as capacity mechanisms, to ensure security of supply. At the same time, scarcity pricing without price caps on the wholesale market should not jeopardize the possibility for reliable and stable prices for final customers, in particular households and SMEs.
Amendment 148 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The precondition for effective competition in the internal market in electricity is non-discriminatory and, transparent and adequate charges for network use including interconnecting lines in the transmission system. The available capacity of those lines should be set at the maximum levels consistent with the safety standards of secure network operation.
Amendment 151 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) To efficiently steer necessary investments, prices also need to provide signals where electricity is most needed. In a zonal electricity system, correct locational signals require a coherent, objective and reliable determination of bidding zones via a transparent process involving all relevant stakeholders. In order to ensure efficient operation and planning of the Union electricity network and to provide effective price signals for new generation capacity, demand response or transmission infrastructure, bidding zones should reflect structural congestion. In particular, cross-zonal capacity should not be reduced in order to resolve internbe as stable, liquid and large as possible also taking into account structural congestion.
Amendment 152 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Efficient decarbonisation of the electricity system via market integration requiresof renewable energy and the increase of flexibility sources such as flexible generation, interconnection, demand response or storage requires large, liquid and stable bidding zones and systematically abolishing barriers to cross- border trade to overcome market fragmentation and to allow Union energy customers to fully benefit from the advantages of integrated electricity markets and competition.
Amendment 154 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) According to the modelling of the European Commission, reaching the EU’s 2030 climate and energy targets in a cost-effective way would imply a reduction in the use of coal in power generation by 65 percent and a decommissioning of roughly half of the current coal fleet [EU COM 2011, Impact Assessment on EU 2050 Roadmap, “Diversified technologies scenarios”].
Amendment 155 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 b (new)
Recital 15 b (new)
(15b) It is crucial to put in place an enabling framework for a just transition towards a decarbonised and flexible electricity system. A long-term and consensual framework for the progressive phase-out of carbon-intensive and inflexible generation capacity at national level will allow for a just and gradual transition for employees and regions, for power plant and mining operators and for investors.
Amendment 156 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 c (new)
Recital 15 c (new)
(15c) A long-term and consensual framework allows Member States to plan ahead at national level for the structural social and economic changes associated with the progressive phase-out of coal for power-generation, since the EU ETS is only addressing cost-effective reductions of greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector, but not the broader social and economic changes associated with retiring coal-generating capacity, particularly where linked to mining activities.
Amendment 157 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 d (new)
Recital 15 d (new)
(15d) The managed and planned retirement of coal-fired capacity would help to improve the functioning of electricity markets, in addition to benefits for health, clean air and climate protection. The European institutions should support Member States that decide to actively phase down or phase out coal- fired generation, assisting them with the management of the economic and societal costs, particularly for Member States with low GDP per capita.
Amendment 158 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The management of congestion problems should provide correct economic signals to transmission system operators and market participants and should be based on market mechanisms. The measures to overcome congestions problems should not negatively impact the liquidity of trade in wholesale markets.
Amendment 159 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) To better ensure optimum investment in the trans-European grid and address the challenge where viable interconnection projects cannot be built for lack of prioritisation at national level, the use of congestion rents should be reconsidered and only allowed in orderused to guarantee availability and maintain or increase interconnection capacities.
Amendment 160 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) A robust medium tothodology for the long- term Union level resource adequacy assessment should be carried out by the ENTSO for Electricity to provide an objective basis for the assessment of adequacy concerns at the Union, regional and Member State level. The resource adequacy concern that capacity mechanisms address should be based on the EU assessment. Capacity mechanisms should only be allowed to be introduced if the Union level resource adequacy assessment has identified adequacy concerns.
Amendment 162 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) The medium tothodology for the long-term resource adequacy assessment (from 10 year-ahead to year-ahead) set out in this regulation has a different purpose than the seasonal outlooks (six months ahead) as set out in Article 9 [Regulation on risk preparedness as proposed by COM(2016) 862]. Medium- to long-term assessments are mainly used to assess the need for capacity mechanismidentify adequacy concerns whereas seasonal outlooks are used to alert to short-term risks that might occur in the following six months that are likely to result in a significant deterioration of the electricity supply situation. In addition, Regional OperCoordinational Centres also carry out regional adequacy assessments as defined in European legislation on electricity transmission system operation. These are very short- term adequacy assessments (from weak- ahead to day- ahead) used in the context of system operation.
Amendment 164 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Prior to introducing capacity mechanisms to overcome any adequacy concerns identified by the Union level resource adequacy assessment, Member States should assess regulatory distortions contributing to the related resource adequacy concern. They should be required to adoptdraw up an implementation plan and adopt concrete measures on how to eliminate the identified distortions including a timeline for their implementation. Capacity mechanisms should only be introduced for the residual concerns that cannot be addressed through removing such distortions. The implementation plan should be made public and should be regularly reviewed by the Commission and the Agency.
Amendment 166 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 a (new)
Recital 28 a (new)
(28a) Member States should only introduce capacity mechanisms as a last resort, where adequacy concerns cannot be addressed through the removal of existing market distortions. Before introducing a capacity mechanism which operates within the electricity market and therefore is market-distortive, Member States should evaluate whether strategic reserves would be sufficient to address their adequacy concerns. Strategic reserves are less distortive since they operate only outside the market and only in rare cases when markets can no longer clear, which would lead to financial consequences to market operators not fulfilling their balancing responsibilities and consequently bear a significant cost.
Amendment 167 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) Member States intending to introduce capacity mechanisms should derive resource adequacy targets following a transparent and verifiable process. Member States should have the freedom to set their own desNational regulatory authorities should set the required level of security of supply.
Amendment 170 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) Main principles of capacity mechanisms should be laid down in this Regulation, building on the environmental and energy State aid principles and the findings of DG Competition's Sector Inquiry on capacity mechanisms. Capacity mechanisms already in place should be reviewed in light of these principles. In case the European resource adequacy assessment reveals the absence of any adequacy concern, no new capacity mechanism should be established and no new capacity commitments under mechanisms already in place should be made. The application of the State aid control rules pursuant to Articles 107 to 109 TFUE must be complied with at all times.
Amendment 171 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30 a (new)
Recital 30 a (new)
(30a) For the further decarbonisation of the electricity system and in line with the 2030 climate and energy framework, capacity mechanisms that operate within the electricity market should apply an emission performance standard in line with the Council conclusions of 16 December 2014 and 25th July2013 where Member States called for the phase-out of subsidies for fossil fuels.
Amendment 172 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30 b (new)
Recital 30 b (new)
(30b) To allow for a fair transition towards a low-carbon electricity system, the emission performance standard should not apply to strategic reserves that operate outside the electricity market and that are only used exceptionally. In this way the most polluting generating installations currently regularly operating on the market could be encouraged to enter strategic reserves.
Amendment 173 #
2016/0379(COD)
(31) Detailed rules for facilitating effective cross-border participation in capacity mechanisms other than reserve schemstrategic reserves should be laid down in this regulation. Transmission system operators across the borders should facilitate the participation of interested generators wanting to participate in capacity mechanisms in other Member States. Therefore, they should calculate capacities up to which cross-border participation would be possibletechnically possible taking into account the interconnection capacity between the concerned Member States, enable participation and check availabilities. National regulatory authorities should enforce the cross-border rules in the Member States.
Amendment 175 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) In view of differences in national energy systems and technical limitations of existing electricity networks, the best and most cost-effective approach to achieving progress in market integration will often be at a regional level. Regional cooperation of transmission system operators should thus be strengthened. In order to ensure efficient cooperation, a new regulatory framework should foresee stronger regional governance and regulatory oversight, including by strengthening the decision- making power of the Agency for cross- border issues. Closer cooperation of Member States could be needed also in crisis situations, to increase security of supply and limit market distortions.
Amendment 177 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) The coordination between transmission system operators at regional level has been formalised with the mandatory participation of transmission system operators in regional security coordinators, which pursuant to the multilateral agreement on regional operational security coordination. This formalised coordination between transmission system operators at regional level should be transposed to Union legislation within this Regulation. The regional security coordinators should be complemented by an enhanced institutional framework via the establishment ofir upgrade to regional opercoordinational centres. The creation of regional opercoordinational centres should take into account existing regional coordination initiatives and support the increasingly integrated operation of electricity systems across the Union, ensuring their efficient and secure performance.
Amendment 181 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) The geographical scope of regional opercoordinational centres should allow them to play an effective coordination role by optimising the operations of transmission system operators over larger regions. (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 184 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) Regional opercoordinational centres should carry out functions where their regionalisation brings added value compared to functions performed at national level. The functions of regional operational centres should cover the functions carried out by regional security coordinators as well as additional system operation, market operation and risk preparedness functionsfunctions with regional importance. The functions carried out by regional opercoordinational centres should exclude real time operation of the electricity system.
Amendment 187 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) Regional opercoordinational centres should primarily act in the interest ofact independently from national interests and from the interests of any market participant. They should act in the interest of the Union, the functioning of the internal electricity market, system and market operationstability of the region over the interests of any single entityand to contribute to the achievement of the EU climate and energy targets. Hence, regional opercoordinational centres should be entrusted with decision-making powers to act and to direct actions to be taken by transmission system operators of the system operation region for certain functions with particular regional importance and with an enhanced advisory role for the remaining functions through recommendations.
Amendment 194 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) In order to raiincrease efficiencies in the electricity distribution networks in the Union and ensure close cooperation with transmission system operators and ENTSO for electricity, a European entity of distribution system operators in the Union ("EU DSO entity") should be established. The tasks of the EU DSO entity should be well-defined and its working method should ensure independence, neutrality, efficiency, transparency and representativeness amongst the Union distribution system operators. The EU DSO Entity should closely cooperate with ENTSO for Electricity on the preparation and implementation of the network codes where applicable and should work on providing guidance on the integration inter alia of distributed generation and storage in distribution networks, digitalisation of the distribution networks including deployment of smart grids and intelligent metering systems or other areas which relate to the management of distribution networks.
Amendment 195 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) In order to raise efficiencies in the electricity distribution networks in the Union and ensure close cooperation with transmission system operators and ENTSO for electricity, a European entity of distribution system operators in the Union ("EU DSO entity") should be established. The tasks of the EU DSO entity should be well-defined and its working method should ensure efficiency, transparency and geographical representativeness amongst the Union distribution system operators. The EU DSO Entity should closely cooperate with ENTSO for Electricity on the preparation and implementation of the network codes where applicable and should work on providing guidance on the integration inter alia of distributed generation and storage in distribution networks or other areas which relate to the management of distribution networks.
Amendment 201 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) setting the basis for an efficient achievement of the objectives of the European Energy Union and in particular the climate and energy framework for 203030 by enabling market signals to be delivered for increased efficiency, flexibility, decarbonisation and innovation; _________________ 30 COM/2014/015 final.
Amendment 209 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) setting fundamental principles for well-functioning, integrate cross-border, integrated and liquid electricity markets, which allow non-discriminatory market access for all resource providers and electricity customers, empower consumers, enable demand response and energy efficiency, facilitate aggregation of distributed demand and supply, and contribute to the decarbonisation of the economy by enabling market integration and market- based remuneration of electricity generated from renewable sources;
Amendment 213 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) facilitating the emergence of a well- functioning, liquid and transparent wholesale market withcontributing to a high level of security of supply in electricity. It provides for mechanisms to harmonise the rules for cross-border exchanges in electricity, pursuant to the Capacity Allocation and Congestion Management (CACM) network codes.
Amendment 218 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) 'structural congestion' means congestion in the transmission system that is predictable, is geographically stable over time, and is frequently reoccurring under normal power system conditions;
Amendment 221 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point h
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) 'value of lost load' means an artificial estimation in €/MWh, of the maximum electricity price that customers are willing to pay to avoid an outage;
Amendment 227 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
In order to effectively monitor wholesale market integrity and transparency, the Agency, in close cooperation with thenational regulatory authorities and other national authorities, shall:
Amendment 229 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) monitor wholesale markets, collect data andand share data and establish a European register of market participants in accordance with Article 7 to 912 of Regulation (EU) 1227/201137 ; __________________ 37 Regulation (EU) No 1227/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency OJ L 326, 8.12.2011, p. 1–16.
Amendment 241 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. The Agency, in close cooperation with the Commission, the Member States and the relevant national authorities including the national regulatory authorities and without prejudice to the competences of competition authorities, shall monitor the wholesale and retail markets in electricity and natural gas, in particular the retail prices of electricity and natural gas, compliance with the consumer rights and protections laid down in [recast Electricity Directive as proposed by COM(2016) 864/2] and Directive 2009/73/EC, the impact of market developments on household customers, access to the networks including access of electricity produced from renewable energy sources, potential barriers to cross- border trade, state interventions preventing prices from reflecting actual scarcity, the performance of the Member States in the area of electricity security of supply based on the results of the European resource adequacy assessment as referred to in Article 19 of [recast Electricity Regulation], in particular taking into account the ex-post evaluation referred to in Article 16 of [Risk Preparedness Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 862] .
Amendment 250 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The Agency may establish local offices in the Member States, subject to their consent and in accordance with Article 25(j).
Amendment 253 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) actions which prevent price formation on the basis of demand and supply or constitute a disincentive to the development of more flexible generation, low carbon generation, or more flexible demand shall be avoided while Member States shall ensure that energy poor or vulnerable customers are sufficiently protected;
Amendment 265 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) consumers and small businesses shall be enabled to actively participate in the energy market through demand response and self-generation
Amendment 272 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) market rules shall support the decarbonisation of the electricity system and thus the economy by enabling the integration of electricity from renewable energy sources and providing incentives for energy efficiency;
Amendment 280 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 8
Article 19 – paragraph 8
8. The members of the Administrative Board shall undertake to act independently and objectively in the public interest, without seeking or following any political instructions. For that purpose, each member shall make a written declaration of commitments and a written declaration of interests indicating either the absence of any interest which may be considered prejudicial to his independence or any direct or indirect interest which might be considered prejudicial to his independence. Those declarations shall be made public annually.
Amendment 281 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) (i) barriers to cross-border electricity flows and cross-border transactions on electricity markets and related services markets shall be avoidremoved ;
Amendment 285 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) market rules shall provide for strong regional cooperation where effective;
Amendment 292 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k
(k) market rules shall allow for progress in research and development into sustainable, secure and low-carbon energy sources, technologies or systems to be realized and used to the benefit of society;
Amendment 301 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point m
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point m
(m) market rules shall allow for entry and exit of electricity generation and electricity supply undertakings based on their assessment of the economic and financial viability of their operations including possible decommissioning costs;
Amendment 304 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
(ma) must-run generation of conventional generators shall be limited to the amount that is strictly necessary for the resource adequacy
Amendment 307 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point n
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point n
(n) long-term hedging opportunities, which allow market participants to hedge against price volatility risks on a market basis, and eliminmitigate uncertainty on future returns on investment shall be tradable on exchanges in a transparent manner subject to compliance with EU treaty rules on competition while current products offered on exchanges should be further expanded and promoted at EU level.
Amendment 310 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall set out a roadmap with measures to remove existing barriers to the principles outlined in paragraph 1 as part of their 2030 National Energy and Climate Plans.
Amendment 311 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a Just transition The European Commission shall support Member States that put in place a national strategy for the progressive reduction of installed coal-fired generating and mining capacity through all available means, including targeted financial support to enable a “just transition” in regions affected by structural change. The Commission shall assist Member States to address the social, skills and industrial impacts of the clean energy transition. The Commission shall work in close partnership with the actors of coal and carbon-intensive regions, provide guidance, in particular for the access to and use of available funds and programmes, and encourage exchange of good practices, including discussions on industrial roadmaps and re-skilling needs, through targeted platforms including through the just transition initiative for workers and communities established in the Governance Regulation.
Amendment 329 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) provide opinions to the Director on theall documents containing opinions, recommendations and decisions referred to in Articles 4 to 14, which are considered for adoption. The Board of Regulators may revise and amend the opinions, recommendations and decisions drafted by the Director pursuant to Article 25. In addition, the Board of Regulators, within its field of competence, shall provide guidance to the Director in the execution of his tasks, with the exception of decisiontasks pursuant to Article 16(6) of Regulation 1227/2001138. __________________ 38 Regulation (EU) 1227/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency, OJ L 326, 8.12.2011, p. 1.
Amendment 331 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) demonstration projects for innovative technologies with an installed electricity capacity of less than 500 kW;
Amendment 337 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) generating installations using renewable energy sources or high- efficiency cogeneration with an installed electricity capacity of less than 500 kW; except for electricity from wind energy where an installed capacity of 3MW or 3 generation units applies;
Amendment 339 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point c
(c) in accordance with Article 20(1)(e) and Article 25(f) and in line with the preliminary draft budget established in accordance with Article 33(3)(1 (1) to (3), approve the annual work programme of the Agency (which forms part of the programming document of the Agency in accordance with Article 21(1)) for the coming year and present it by 130 September of each year for adoption by the Administrative Board.
Amendment 344 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) installations benefitting from support approved by the Commission under Union State aid rules pursuant to Articles 107 to 109 TFEU, and commissioned prior to [OP: entry into force]. Member States may, subject to Union state aid rules, incentivize market participants which are fully or partly exempted from balancing responsibility to accept full balancing responsibility against appropriate compensation. Member States shall ensure that balancing responsibility is taken by other market participants for the electricity generated from installations subject to a derogation from balance responsibility.
Amendment 346 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Where Member States do not provide for a derogation from balancing responsibility allowed under paragraph 2, they shall ensure well-functioning markets are established for the delegation of balancing responsibility from small- scale generating installations using renewable sources or high-efficiency cogeneration. In particular, they shall ensure the availability of at least three providers for the delegation of balancing responsibility and transparent, cost- reflective and proportionate pricing.
Amendment 346 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. The Agency shall be managed by its Director, who shall act in accordance with the guidance referred to in the second sentence of Article 23(5)(a) (1) and, where provided for in this Regulation, the opinions of the Board of Regulators. Without prejudice to the respective roles of the Administrative Board and the Board of Regulators in relation to the tasks of the Director, the Director shall neither seek nor follow any instruction from any government, from the Union institutions, or from any other public or private entity or person. The Director shall be accountable to the Administrative Board. The Director may attend the meetings of the Board of Regulators as an observer.
Amendment 354 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. From 1 January 2026, point (b) of paragraph 2 shall apply only to generating installations using renewable energy sources or high-efficiency cogeneration with an installed electricity capacity of less than 25400 kW.
Amendment 359 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. All market participants, including those providing electricity generated from variable renewable sources and demand side response and storage services shall have full access to the balancing market, be it individually or through aggregation. Balancing market rules and products shall respect the need to accommodate increasing shares of variable generation as well as increased demand responsiveness and the advent of new technologies.
Amendment 370 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Balancing markets shall be organised in such a way as to ensure effective non-discrimination between market participants taking account of the different technical capability of generation from variable renewable sources and demand side response and storage with particular attention paid to small-scale producers of renewable energy.
Amendment 391 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8
Article 5 – paragraph 8
8. The procurement of balancing capacity shall be facilitated on a regional level in accordance with point 8 of Annex Iperformed by the transmission system operators. The procurement shall be based on a primary market and organised in such a way as to be non-discriminatory between market participants in the prequalification process individually or through aggregation. The reservation of cross- zonal capacity for the exchange of balancing capacity shall be limited to 5% of the available capacity for the exchange of energy of the previous relevant calendar year between the respective bidding zones.
Amendment 400 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. Fees shall be due to the Agency for the following: (a) requesting an exemption decision pursuant to Article 11(1) and fortaking decisions on cross border cost allocation provided by the Agency pursuant to Article 12 of Regulation (EU) No 347/201339. __________________ 39; (b) requesting registration as reporting party pursuant to the third subparagraph of Article 11(1) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1348/2014 and ongoing supervision of registered reporting parties by the Agency; (c) overseeing the activities and the cooperation of transmission system operators, including through the ENTSO for Electricity. 1 OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39. 1a Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1348/2014 of 17 December 2014 on data reporting implementing Article 8(2) and Article 8(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1227/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 363, 18.12.2014, p. 121). __________________ 39 OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39. OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39.
Amendment 402 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9
Article 5 – paragraph 9
9. The procurement of upward balancing capacity and downward balancing capacity shall be carried out separately. The contracting shall be performed for not longer than one day before the provision of the balancing capacity and the contracting period shall have a maximum of one day.
Amendment 411 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 2
Article 45 – paragraph 2
2. Where the Commission considers that the continuation of the Agency is no longer justified with regard to its assigned objectives, mandate and tasks, it shall consult the Board of Regulators. Board of Regulators shall issue an opinion on future roles of the Agency within 12 months of receiving the Commission request. Commission, while taking duly into account the opinion of the Board of Regulators, may propose that this Regulation beis amended accordingly or repealed.
Amendment 420 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point h
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) make no distinction between trades made within a bidding zone and across bidding zonbe based on bidding zones that are as large, stable and liquid as possible across different Member States.
Amendment 426 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. Market operators shall be free to develop products and trading opportunities that suit market participants' demand and needs and ensure that all market participants are able to access the market individually or through aggregation. They shall respect the need to accommodate increasing shares of variable generation and storage as well as increased demand responsiveness and the advent of new technologies.
Amendment 427 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Market operators shall allow market participants to trade energy as close to real time as possible and at least up to the intraday cross-zonal gate closure time determined in accordance with Article 59 of Regulation (EU) 2015/122215 minutes before real time across all bidding zones.
Amendment 434 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Market operators shall provide products for trading in day-ahead and intraday markets which are sufficiently small in size, with minimum bid sizes of 1 Mega00 Kilowatt or less, to allow for the effective participation of demand-side response, energy storage and small-scale renewables.
Amendment 442 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. By 1 January 20251, the imbalance settlement period shall be 15 minutes in all control areas.
Amendment 454 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Subject to compliance with treaty rules on competition, mMarket operators shall be free to develop forward hedging products including for the long-term to provide market participants, in particular owners of generation facilities using renewable energy sources, with appropriate possibilities to hedge financial risks from price fluctuations. Member States shall not restrict such hedging activity to trades within a Member State osupport liquidity of such products, in particular already developed exchange- based products, and allow them to be traded on large, cross-border bidding zones.
Amendment 459 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. There shall be no maximum and no minimum limit of the wholesale electricity price unless it is set at the value of lost load as determined in accordance with Article 10. There shall be no minimum limit of the wholesale electricity price unless it is set at a value of minus 2000 € or less and, in the event that it is or anticipated to be reached, set at a lower value for the following day. This provision shall apply, inter alia, to bidding and clearing in all timeframes and include balancing energy and imbalance prices.
Amendment 470 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Amendment 473 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall identify policies and measures applied within their territory that could contribute to indirectly restrict price formation, including limiting bids relating to the activation of balancing energy, capacity mechanisms, measures by the transmission system operators, measures intended to challenge market results or to prevent abuse of dominant positions or inefficiently defined bidding zones.
Amendment 474 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10
Article 10
Amendment 499 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. When dispatching electricity generating installations, transmission system operators shall give priority to generating installations using renewable energy sources or high-efficiency cogeneration from small generating installations or generating installations using emerging technologies to the following extentMember States shall provide for provisions that give priority for :
Amendment 511 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) generating installations using renewable energy sources or high- efficiency cogeneration with an installed electricity capacity of less than 500 kW; or
Amendment 516 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(a a) generating installations using high-efficiency cogeneration with an installed electricity capacity of less than 500 kW; or
Amendment 520 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) generating installations that are demonstration projects for innovative technologies with an installed electricity capacity of less than 500 kW.
Amendment 525 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Amendment 529 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 538 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 544 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. Generating installations using renewable energy sources or high- efficiency cogeneration which have been commissioned prior to [OP: entry into force] and have, when commissioned, been subject to priority dispatch under Article 15(5) of Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council or Article 16(2) of Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council35 shall remain subject to priority dispatch. Priority dispatch shall no longer be applicable from the date where the generating installation is subject to significant modifications, which shall be the case at least where a new connection agreement is required or the generation capacity is increased. _________________ 35 Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing Directives 2001/77/EC and 2003/30/EC (OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 16).
Amendment 557 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 570 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The resources curtailed or redispatched shall be selected amongst generation or demand facilities submitting offers for curtailment or redispatching using market-based mechanisms and be financially compensated. Non-market- based curtailment or redispatching of generation or redispatching of demand response shall only be used for operational security reasons and where no market- based alternative is available, where all available market-based resources have been used, or where the number of generation or demand facilities available in the area where suitable generation or demand facilities for the provision of the service are located is too low to ensure effective competition. The provision of market-based resources shall be open to all generation technologies, storage and demand response, including operators located in other Member States unless technically not feasible.
Amendment 586 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) guarantee the capability of transmission and distribution networks to transmit electricity produced from renewable energy sources or high- efficiency cogeneration with minimum possible curtailment or redispatching. That shall not prevent network planning from taking into account limited curtailment or redispatching where this is shown to be more economically efficient and does not exceed 53 % of installed capacities using renewable energy sources or high- efficiency cogeneration in their area;
Amendment 592 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. Where non-market-based downward redispatching or curtailment is used, the following principles shall apply:it shall be duly and transparently justified. The justification shall be included in the report under paragraph 3.
Amendment 597 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point a
Amendment 603 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point b
Amendment 610 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) generating installations usingelectricity generated in a high- efficiency cogeneration process shall only be subject to downward redispatching or curtailment if, other than curtailment or downward redispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources, no other alternative exists or if other solutions would result in disproportionate costs or risks to network security;
Amendment 612 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point c
Amendment 614 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point c
Amendment 623 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point d
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point d
Amendment 626 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point d
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point d
(d) downward redispatching or curtailment under letters a to cb shall be duly and transparently justified. The justification shall be included in the report under paragraph 3.
Amendment 643 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – point b
(b) 90 % of the net revenues from the sale of electricity on the day-ahead market that the generating or demand facility would have generated without the curtailment or redispatching request. Where financial support is granted to generating or demand facilities based on the electricity volume generated or consumed, lost financial support shall be deemed part of the net revenues.
Amendment 654 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Bidding zone borders shall be based on long-term, structural congestions in the transmission network and bidding zones shall not contain such congestions. The configuration of bidding zones in the Union shall be designed in such a way as to large, liquid and stable as possible, to foster efficient integration of energy markets, ensure security for investors and maximise economic efficiency and cross- border trading opportunities while maintaining security of supply.
Amendment 656 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Large bidding zones with liquid and competitive markets ensure the most efficient allocation of resources, maximise economic efficiency and cross-border trading opportunities while maintaining security of supply. Large bidding zones are crucial for the integration of the growing share of renewable energy sources into the grid.
Amendment 657 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Amendment 663 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Amendment 668 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Amendment 680 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5
Article 13 – paragraph 5
Amendment 686 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 6
Article 13 – paragraph 6
Amendment 689 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 7
Article 13 – paragraph 7
Amendment 694 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 8
Article 13 – paragraph 8
Amendment 699 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a Management of structural congestion within a bidding zone ENTSO for Electricity shall provide a technical report on the bidding zone configuration to the Member States in accordance with Article 34(2) of Regulation (EU) 2015/1222 every 5 years. In case the technical report reveals a long-term structural congestion within one or more bidding zones, the respective Member States shall take all efforts to reduce this congestion to an appropriate level in due time. Where a bidding zone features structural congestion, the affected Member State(s) shall including : (a) accelerate the implementation of network development plans while prioritising congested areas; (b) urge TSOs to accelerate the extension of the grid as much as possible while putting in place appropriate planning and implementation conditions; (c) urge TSOs to maximise the use of existing grids and to upgrade them as much as possible while ensuring system stability; (d) consider technological alternatives, including direct current lines and underground cabling; (e) make full use of joint TSO planning of networks and interconnections across borders and align them; allowing for efficient integration of renewable energy in the internal market; (f) conduct a detailed analysis of the economic effects of a bidding zone split, in particular focusing on market power, liquidity on spot and derivatives markets, and transaction costs.
Amendment 700 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 b (new)
Article 13 b (new)
Amendment 741 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. Tariffs shall grant appropriate incentives to transmission and distribution system operators, over both the short and long term, to increase efficiencies, including energy efficiency and strengthening digitalisation, foster market integration and security of supply, and support investments and the related research activities.
Amendment 745 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. Where appropriate, the level of the tariffs applied to producers and/or consumers shall provide locational signals at Union level, and take into account tinvestment costs for infrastructure. The amount of network losses and congestion caused, and investment costs for infrastructure that exceed the Union average shall not be recognized as eligible costs and shall not be included in the distribution tariffs applied to consumers.
Amendment 767 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 8
Article 16 – paragraph 8
8. Regulatory authorities shall provide incentives to distribution system operators to procure services for the operation and development of their networks and integrate innovative solutions in the distribution systems, including through the procurement of services. For that purpose regulatory authorities shall recognise as eligible and include all relevant costs in distribution tariffs and introduce performance targets in order to incentivise distribution system operators to raise efficiencies, including energy efficiency and the digitalisation of the distribution networks including the deployment of smart grids and intelligent metering systems, in their networks.
Amendment 790 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 9 b (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Regulatory authorities shall adopt a set of indicators for measuring the performance of transmission and distribution system operators, which should at least include all of the following: - volume of curtailed energy in MWh, disaggregated per type of generation source; - percentage of the length of lines operated under dynamic line ratings; - percentage of substations remotely monitored and controlled in real-time; - percentage of the length of lines operated under dynamic line ratings; - losses in high, medium and low-voltage grids; - the frequency and duration of power interruptions on the grid. By [two years after the entry into force of this Regulation], and every two years thereafter, regulatory authorities shall publish a report on the performance of transmission and distribution system operators, together with recommendations for improvement where necessary.
Amendment 796 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 10
Article 16 – paragraph 10
10. Without prejudice to further harmonisation by way of delegated acts pursuant to Article 55(1)(k)the ordinary legislative procedure, regulatory authorities shall takeapply the Agency's recommendation duly into considerationguidelines when approving or fixing transmission tariffs or their methodologies in accordance with Article 59(6)(a) of [recast of Directive 2009/72/EC as proposed by COM(2016) 864/2].
Amendment 805 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) maintaining or increasing interconnection capacities through network investments, in particular in new interconnectors.
Amendment 809 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 818 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Where the objectives set out in points (a) and (b) of the first subparagraph are met, the residual revenues shall be used as income to be taken into account by national regulatory authorities when approving the methodology for calculating network tariffs and/or fixing network tariffs.
Amendment 868 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall publisthat have a resource adequacy concern shall publish a roadmap with a timeline for adopting measures to eliminate any identified regulatory distortions. When addressing resource adequacy concerns Member States shall address the principles in Art. 3 and in particular consider: a) removing regulatory distortions, enabling scarcity pricing, developing interconnection, b) removing existing price caps c) enabling scarcity pricing via free price formation d) increasing interconnection capacity e) allowing for undistorted market access for all market participants f) developing energy storage, g) developing demand side measures andh) investing in energy efficiency.
Amendment 880 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States shall submit the roadmap with a timeline for adopting measures to eliminate any identified regulatory distortions to the Commission for review.
Amendment 881 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. The Commission may decide, within two months of receipt of the roadmap whether the measures are sufficient to eliminate the regulatory distortions and may require Member States to amend the roadmap accordingly.
Amendment 882 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 c (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 3 c (new)
Amendment 883 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 d (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Member States shall submit a report relating to their monitoring of the application of the implementation plan to the Agency for an opinion.
Amendment 884 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 e (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 3 e (new)
3e. The Agency shall submit its opinion under paragraph 3.d to the Commission. The Commission shall decide whether the reforms have been sufficiently implemented.
Amendment 888 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. The European resource adequacy assessment shall cover the overall adequacy of the electricity system to supply current and projected demands for electricity for a ten-year perioin the Union, within the relevant Member States forming a region and for each Member State one, five and ten years ahead from the date of that assessment, in a yearly resolution.
Amendment 895 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3
Article 19 – paragraph 3
3. Transmission system operators shall provide the ENTSO for Electricity with the data it needs to carry out, every year, the European resource adequacy assessment. The ENTSO for Electricity shall carry out the assessment every year.
Amendment 932 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 a (new)
Article 19 a (new)
Amendment 938 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. When applying capacity mechanisms Member States shall have a reliability standard in place indicating their desrequired level of security of supply in a transparent manner.
Amendment 947 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Article 20 – paragraph 3
3. The reliability standard shall be calculated using the value of lost load and the cost of new entry over a given timeframe.
Amendment 955 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. Mechanisms other than strategic reserves shall be open to direct participation of capacity providers located in another Member State provided there is a physical network connection between that Member State and the bidding zone applying the mechanism.
Amendment 1012 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. To address residual concerns that cannot be eliminated by the measures pursuant to Article 18(3), Member States may introduce capacity mechanisms, subject to the provisions of this Article and to the Union State aid rules. Capacity mechanisms other than strategic reserves shall: (a) not create unnecessary market distortions and not limit cross-border trade (b) not go beyond what is necessary to address the adequacy concern (c) select capacity providers by means of a transparent, non-discriminatory and market-based process; (d) be market based and technology neutral (e) be temporary and approved by the Commission for no longer than five years (f) apply capacity products which are issued for not longer than two years (g) provide incentives for capacity providers to be available in times of expected system stress; (h) ensure that the remuneration is determined through a market-based process; (i) set out the required technical conditions for the participation of capacity providers in advance of the selection process; (j) be open to participation of all resources, including renewable energy, storage and demand side management that are capable of providing the required technical performance; (k) apply appropriate penalties to capacity providers when not available in the event of system stress. (l) not be open for generation capacity emitting 550 grCO2/kWh or more at the entry into force of this Regulation. (m) be phased-out or at least phased down to a strategic reserve after a pre-defined period of time, based on the full implementation of the measures outlined in the roadmap pursuant to Article 18 (3)
Amendment 1035 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3
Article 23 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1061 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 4
Article 23 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1110 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Member States applying capacity mechanisms on [OP: entry into force of this Regulation] shall adapt their mechanisms to comply with Articles 18, 21 and 23 of this Regulation within two years after entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 1115 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Member States applying capacity mechanisms on [OP: entry into force of this Regulation] shall adapt their mechanisms to comply with Articles 18, 21 and 23 of this Regulation.
Amendment 1121 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) elaborate network codes in the areas set out in Article 55(1)for technical details of Union legislative acts providing the general political framework with a view to achieving the objectives set out in Article 25 .
Amendment 1135 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point j c (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point j c (new)
(j c) to develop demand response in cooperation with DSOs.
Amendment 1137 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. While preparing the - proposals pursuant to the tasks referred to in Article 27(1) , the ENTSO for Electricity shall conduct an extensive consultation process, at an early stage and in an open and transparent manner, involving all relevant stakeholders , and, in particular, the organisations representing all stakeholders, in accordance with the rules of procedure referred to in Article 26 . That consultation shall also involve national regulatory authorities and other national authorities, supply and generation undertakings, system users including customers, and their representatives,distribution system operators, including relevant industry associations, technical bodies and stakeholder platforms. It shall aim at identifying the views and proposals of all relevant parties during the decision- making process. An Independent Advisory Council of stakeholder representatives, in particular system users and final customers, shall be established to provide independent advice to the Board of the ENTSO for Electricity on: (a) the elaboration of network codes as set out in Article 27(1) (a) (i) the Union wide development plans as set out in Article 27(1)(b) (b) the annual work-programme as set out in Article 27(1)(h) and (c) the annual report as set out in Article 27 (1)(i).
Amendment 1147 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 3
Article 31 – paragraph 3
3. For the purposes of achieving the goals set in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article, the geographical area covered by each regional cooperation structure may be defined by the Commission, taking into account existing regional cooperation structures. Each Member State shall be allowed to promote cooperation in more than one geographical area. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 63 concerning the geographical area covered by each regional cooperation structure. For that purpose, the Commission shall consult the regulatory authorities of Member States, the Agency and the ENTSO for Electricity.
Amendment 1153 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. By [OP: twelve months after entry into force], all transmission system operators shall establish regional operational centres in accordance with the criteria set out in this chapter. Rregional coordination centres shall replace regional security coordinators established in accordance with the Commission Regulation establishing a Guideline on Electricity Transmission System Operation pursuant to the criteria set out in this chapter. Regional coordination centers shall cover all the functions of the regional security coordinators established in accordance with Regulation ... [The Commission Regulation establishing a guideline on Electricity Transmission System Operation] by 1 January 2022. All transmission system operators shall adhere to a regional coordination centre. If a region is not covered by an existing or planned regional security coordinator, the transmission system operators of that region shall establish a regional coordination centre. To this effect they shall submit to the regulatory authorities of the region a proposal for the establishment of a regional coordination centre in accordance with the criteria set out in this chapter. The proposal shall include the following requirements: (a) Member State where the regional opercoordinational centres sha will be established inlocated; (b) the organisational, financial and operational arrangements necessary to ensure the efficient, secure and reliable operation of the interritory of one of the Member States of the region where it will operateconnected transmission system; (c) an implementation plan for the entry into operation of the regional coordination centres; (d) the statutes and rules of procedure of regional coordination centres; (e) a description of cooperative processes in accordance with Article 35; (f) a description of the arrangements concerning the liability of regional coordination centres in accordance with Article 44.
Amendment 1189 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) creation of common system models in accordance with the methodologies and procedures developed pursuant to Regulation ... [The Commission Regulation establishing a Guideline one electricity transmission system operation];
Amendment 1190 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) consistency assessment of transmission system operators' defense plans and restoration plans in accordance with the procedure set out in Regulation ... [The Commission Regulation establishing a network code on electricity emergency and restoration];
Amendment 1203 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) regional week ahead to intraday system adequacy forecasts and preparation of risk reducing actions in accordance with the methodology set out Article 8 of [Regulation on risk preparedness as proposed by COM(2016)862] and the procedures set out in Article 81 of [The Commission Regulation establishing a Guideline on electricity transmission system operation];
Amendment 1204 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) outage planning coordination in accordance with the procedures set out in Article 80 of Regulation ... [Commission Regulation establishing a Guideline on electricity transmission system operation];
Amendment 1317 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 41 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Regional operational centresThe transmission system operators of a system operation region shall set up and manage their organisation according to a structure that supports the safety of their functions. Their organisational structure shall specify:
Amendment 1324 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1
Article 42 – paragraph 1
Regional opercoordinational centres shall be equipped with all the human, technical, physical and financial resources necessary for fulfilling their obligations under this Regulation and carrying out their functions. The human, technical, physical and financial resources for regional coordination centres shall not go beyond what is strictly necessary for the fulfilment of its tasks.
Amendment 1339 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 4
Article 43 – paragraph 4
4. Regional opercoordinational centres shall submit an annual report concerningwith the data resulting from their continuous monitoring pursuant to paragraph 1 and on their performance to ENTSO for Electricity, the Agency, the regulatory authorities of the system operation region and the Electricity Coordination Group established pursuant to Article 1 of Commission Decision 2012/C 353/0237 . _________________ 37 Commission Decision of 15 November 2012 setting up the Electricity Coordination Group (OJ C 353, 17.11.2012, p.2).
Amendment 1366 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1
Article 49 – paragraph 1
Distribution system operators which are not part of a vertically integrated undertaking or which are unbundled according to the provisions of Article 35 [recast of Directive 2009/72/EC as proposed by COM(2016) 864/2], shall cooperate at Union level through a European Entity for Distribution system operators ("EU DSO entity"), in order to promote the completion and functioning of the internal market in electricity, and to promote optimal management and a coordinated operation of distribution and transmission systems. Distribution system operators who wish to participate in the EU DSO entity shall become registered members of the entity. Decision-making process shall ensure for proportional geographical representation of DSOs in the EU DSO entity.
Amendment 1376 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 a (new)
Article 49 a (new)
Article 49 a Membership in the European Entity for Distribution System Operators (EU DSO Entity) The participation of individual distribution system operators in the EU DSO Entity shall be voluntarily. Distribution system operators who wish to participate in the EU DSO Entity shall become registered members of the EU DSO Entity. The EU DSO Entity shall ensure an equitable treatment of all member distribution system operators regardless of their size. The EU DSO Entity shall ensure that smaller or independent DSOs are adequately represented, including in the decision-making procedures.
Amendment 1383 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 1
Article 50 – paragraph 1
1. By [OP: twelve months after entry into force], the distribution system operators, with the administrative support of the Agency, shall submit to the Commission and to the Agency the draft statutes, a list of registered members, the draft rules of procedure, including the rules of procedures on the consultation with ENTSO for Electricity and other stakeholders, the decision-making procedures and the financing rules, of the EU DSO entity to be established.
Amendment 1389 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 2
Article 50 – paragraph 2
2. Within two months of receipt, the Agency, after formally consulting the organisations representing all stakeholders, in particular distribution system users, and consumer protection organisations shall provide an opinion to the Commission on the draft statutes, the list of members and the draft rules of procedure.
Amendment 1392 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 3
Article 50 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall deliver an opinion on the draft statutes, the list of members and the draft rules of procedure and the decision-making procedure taking into account the opinion of the Agency provided for in paragraph 2, within three months of receipt of the opinion of the Agency.
Amendment 1410 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) improve and maximise the integration of renewable energy resources, distributed generation and other resources embedded in the distribution network such as energy storage;
Amendment 1421 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) improve the digitalisation of distribution networks including deployment of smart grids and intelligent metering systems;
Amendment 1427 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) promotion of neutral data management, cyber security and data protection;
Amendment 1436 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 a (new)
Article 51 a (new)
Article 51 a Adoption of decisions The EU DSO entity shall adopt decisions with regard to their tasks pursuant to Article 51 by consensus.
Amendment 1440 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – title
Article 52 – title
Amendment 1441 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 1
Article 52 – paragraph 1
1. While preparing possiblenew network codes for technical details of existing Union acts that set the political framework pursuant to Article 55, the EU DSO entity shall conduct an extensive consultation process, at an early stage and in an open and transparent manner, involving all relevant stakeholders, and, in particular, the organiszations representing all stakeholders, in accordance with the rules of procedure referred to in Article 50. That consultation shall also involve national regulatory authorities and other national authorities, supply and generation undertakings, system users including customers, distribution system operators, including relevant industry associations, technical bodies and stakeholder platforms. It shall aim at identifying the views and proposals of all relevant parties during the decision-making process.
Amendment 1442 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 52 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. While preparing the proposals pursuant to the tasks referred to in Article 51, the EU DSO entity shall submit to the Agency the draft texts of the proposals. Within two months of receipt, the Agency shall provide an opinion to the EU DSO on the draft texts and proposed amendments. If the opinion is positive, the EU DSO can adopt the texts. If the opinion is negative, the EU DSO should redraft the texts. In case of significant changes, the consultation set in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 shall be repeated.
Amendment 1443 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 3
Article 52 – paragraph 3
3. The EU DSO entity shall take into consideration the views provided during the consultations. Before adopting proposals for network codes referred to in Article 55 or proposals pursuant to the tasks referred to in Article 51, the EU DSO entity shall indicate in an accessible publication how the observations received during the consultation have been taken into consideration. In the same publication, it shall provide reasons where observations have not been taken into account.
Amendment 1444 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 52 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. An Independent Advisory Council of stakeholder representatives, in particular system users and final customers, shall be established to provide independent advice to the EU DSO Entity on: (a) work on identifying best practices for the introduction of energy efficiency improvements in the distribution network asset out in Article 51 (2) (c) (b) the annual work-programme and annual report as set out in Article 51 (2) (d), and (c) preparation of possible network codes pursuant to Article 56.
Amendment 1449 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 1
Article 54 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission may, subject to the empowerments in Articles 55 and 57, adopt delegated actsgeneral political framework for network codes and guidelines shall be first adopted by Union law following the ordinary legislative procedure. The Commission may, subject to the empowerments in Articles 55 and 57, adopt delegated acts for the technical specifications of network codes and guidelines where the general political framework has been adopted by Union law. Such delegated acts can either be adopted as network codes on the basis of text proposals developed by the ENTSO for Electricity, or, where so decided in the priority list pursuant to Article 55 paragraph 2, by the EU DSO entity and the Agency pursuant to the procedure in Article 55 or as guidelines pursuant to the procedure in Article 57.
Amendment 1456 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 2 – point –a (new)
Article 54 – paragraph 2 – point –a (new)
(-a) be solely of a technical nature
Amendment 1457 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 54 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) ensure that they provide the minimum degree of technical harmonisation required to achieve the aims of this Regulation;
Amendment 1458 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts for precise and technically detailed rules with cross- border relevance in accordance with Article 63 concerning the establishment of network codes in the following areas:. Prior to adopting a delegated act for the establishment of a new network code or for the modification of an existing network code, the Commission shall present a legislative proposal following the ordinary legislative procedure to adopt the political framework.
Amendment 1466 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) capacity-allocation and congestion- management rules including curtailment of generation and redispatch of generation and demand ;
Amendment 1470 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point k
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point k
(k) rules regarding harmonised transmission and distribution tariff structures and connection charges including locational signals and inter- transmission system operator compensation rules;
Amendment 1476 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point m
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point m
Amendment 1480 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point n
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point n
Amendment 1484 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point o
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point o
Amendment 1486 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point p
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point p
Amendment 1495 #
2016/0379(COD)
2. The Commission shall, after consulting the Agency, the ENTSO for Electricity and the other relevant stakeholders, establish a priority list every three years, identifying the areas set out in paragraph 1 to be included into be included in the legislative planning and the development of network codes. If the subject-matter of the network code is directly related to the operation of the distribution system and less relevant for the transmission system, the Commission may require the EU DSO entity for electricity instead of the ENTSO for Electricity to convene a drafting committee and submit a proposal for a network code to the agency.
Amendment 1520 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 1
Article 56 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission is empoweredshall present a legislative proposal for the general political framework prior to adopting delegated acts in accordance with Article 63 concerning the amendment of network codes following the procedure under Article 55. Amendments can also be proposed by the Agency under the procedure set out in paragraphs 2 to 4 of this Article.
Amendment 1537 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 7
Article 57 – paragraph 7
7. When adopting or amending guidelines, the Commission shall consult the Agency, the ENTSO for Electricity, the EU DSO Entity and other stakeholders where relevant.
Amendment 1563 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 64 a (new)
Article 64 a (new)
Article 64 a Revision The Regulation shall be subject to a general revision no later than by the end of 2024.
Amendment 1568 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 8 – point 8.1 – point c a (new)
Annex I – part 8 – point 8.1 – point c a (new)
(c a) take into account possible substitutions between different types of reserve capacity with the aim to minimise the costs of procurement.
Amendment 80 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34 a (new)
Recital 34 a (new)
(34a) The Agency should be accountable to the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, where appropriate.
Amendment 85 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38 a (new)
Recital 38 a (new)
(38a) The Agency should encourage and facilitate cooperation of National Regulatory Authorities across sectors where relevant, especially in the field of data protection and privacy.
Amendment 104 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Agency shall seek views of the Independent Advisory Council of stakeholder representatives that is established [OP: recast Electricity Regulation] and provides an independent advice on the elaboration of network codes as set out in Article 27(1) (a) [OP: recast Electricity Regulation], the Union wide development plans as set out in Article 27(1)(b) [OP: recast Electricity Regulation], the annual work-programme as set out in Article 27 (1)(h) and the annual report as set out in Article 21 (1)(i) [OP: recast Electricity Regulation].
Amendment 106 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The Agency mayshall provide an opinion:
Amendment 125 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) ensure that the development and application of EU network codes is tailored to the needs and behaviours of residential consumers where appropriate and shall assess possible impact of network codes on household consumers during the preparatory works of the network codes. This assessment shall be made public.
Amendment 141 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Independent Advisory Councils established by ENTSO-E and EU DSO entity gathering stakeholder representatives, in particular system users and final consumers shall be established to provide independent advice on the preparation of network codes pursuant to Article 55 and 56 of the Regulation on the internal market for electricity.
Amendment 161 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. The Agency may request the national regulatory authorities to ensure enforcement of its legally binding decisions.
Amendment 179 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The Director shall assess the possible impact of the joint proposal on the internal market and issue an opinion if the joint proposal is mainly of regional relevance or if it has a tangible impact on the internal market, notably in cases where the issue at stake has a significant relevance beyond the concerned region. The opinion shall be subject to approval of the Board of Regulators.
Amendment 197 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. The regulatory authorities of the region shall jointly designate a single coordinating national regulatory authority responsible for the coordination of the regional subgroups of the national regulatory authorities. The function of the coordinating national regulatory authority shall rotate every two years. The coordinating national regulatory authority shall act as contact point for all concerned parties, including for the Agency. It may request information relevant for the implementation of regulatory functions at regional level from all concerned parties on its own initiative or at the request of another national regulatory authority or authorities of the region and shall provide the Agency with information concerning the regional activities of the national regulatory authorities of the region. Regulatory authorities acting in regional subgroups of the Board of Regulators shall make sufficient resources available to enable the group to carry out its functions.
Amendment 90 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Moderation of energy demand is one of the five dimensions of the Energy Union Strategy adopted on 25 February 2015. Improving energy efficiency will benefit the environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy security by reducing dependence on energy imports from outside the Union, cut energy costs for households and companies, benefit public health, help alleviate energy poverty and lead to increased jobs and economy-wide economic activity. This is in line with the Union commitments made in the framework of the Energy Union and global climate agenda established by the Paris Agreement of December 2015 by the Parties of the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Amendment 109 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Council of October 2014 set a 27 % energy efficiency target for 2030, to be reviewed by 2020 'having in mind an Union level of 30 %'. In DecemberJune 20156, the European Parliament called upon the Commission to also assess the viability of aset a binding 40 % energy efficiency target for the same timeframe. It is therefore appropriate to review and consequently amend the Directive to adapt it to the 2030 perspective.
Amendment 110 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Council of October 2014 set a 27 % energy efficiency target for 2030, to be reviewed by 2020 'having in mind an Union level of 30 %'. In DecemberJune 20156, the European Parliament called upon the Commission to also assess the viability of apropose a binding 40 % energy efficiency target for the same timeframe. It is therefore appropriate to review and consequently amend the Directive to adapt it to the 2030 perspective.
Amendment 127 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) There are no binding targets at both national and Union level in the 2030 perspective. The need for the Union to achieve its energy efficiency targets at EU level, expressed in primary and final energy consumption, in 2020 and 2030 should be clearly set out in the form of a binding 340 % target. This clarification at Union level should not restrict Member States as their freedom is kept to set their national contributions based on either primary or final energy consumption, primary or final energy savings, or energy intensity. Member States should set their national indicative energy efficiency contributions taking into account that the Union’'s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 321 Mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987 Mtoe of final energy. This means that primary energy consumption should be reduced by 23 % and final energy consumption should be reduced by 17 % in the Union compared to 2005 levels. A regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the Union 2030 target is necessary and is provided for in the legislative proposal on Energy Union Governance.
Amendment 148 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In view of the climate and energy framework for 2030 and the Union's long- term decarbonisation goals in line with the Paris Agreement, the energy savings obligation should be extended beyond 2020. Extending the commitment period beyond 2020 would create greater stability for investors and thus encourage long term investments and long term energy efficiency measures, such as the renovation of buildings and moving towards 'nearly zero energy buildings'.
Amendment 175 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) It is important to include all energy chain steps into the counting of savings in order to increase the energy savings potential in transmission and distribution of electricity by introducing benchmarking mechanisms for network operators in order to encourage good network management, the reducing of losses and a cost/energy effective investment programme into the infrastructure.
Amendment 179 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Energy savings which result from the implementation of Union legislation may not be claimed unless the measure in question goes beyond the minimum required by the Union legislation in question, whether by setting more ambitious energy efficiency requirements at national level or increasing the take up of the measure. Recognising that renovation of buildings is an essential and long term element in increasing energy savings, it is necessary to clarify that all energy savings stemming from measures promoting the renovation of existing buildings and the installation and use of onsite renewable energy and heat generation can be claimed if they are additional to developments that would have happened in the absence of the policy measure and if the Member State demonstrates that the obligated, participating or entrusted party has actually contributed to the achievement of the savings claimed from the measure in question.
Amendment 191 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Improvements to the energy efficiency of buildings should benefit in particular vulnerable consumers affected byt risk of energy poverty. Member States can already require obligated parties to include social aims in energy saving measures, in relation to energy poverty, and this possibility should now be extended to alternative measures, strengthened to require a significant share to be implemented as a priority, and transformed into an obligation while leaving full flexibility to Member States with regard to the size, scope and content of such measures. In line with Article 9 of the Treaty, the Union's energy efficiency policies should be inclusive and therefore also ensure accessibility of energy efficiency measures for energy poor consumers.
Amendment 197 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Energy poverty is an increasing problem across Europe. Around 50 million households in the Union are affected by energy poverty due to rising energy prices, low income and poor energy efficient homes. Energy efficiency measures in order to obtain a low-cost final energy should therefore be central to any cost-effective strategy to address energy poverty and consumer vulnerability and are complementary to social security policies at the Member State level.
Amendment 204 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 b (new)
Recital 12 b (new)
(12b) The Union's building stock will need to become ‘nearly zero energy buildings’ by 2050, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. Present building renovation rates are insufficient and those buildings occupied by low- income citizens at risk of energy poverty are the hardest to reach. Therefore, the measures laid down in Articles 7, 7a and 7b are of particular importance.
Amendment 212 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Energy generated on or in buildings from renewable energy technologies reduces the supplied fossil energy. The reduction of energy consumption and the use of energy from renewable sources in the buildings sector are important measures to reduce the Union’s energy dependency and greenhouse gas emissions, especially in view of ambitious climate and energy objectives set for 2030 as well as the global commitment made in the Conference of the Parties of the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21) held in Paris in December 2015. Member States should therefore be able to take into account a certain amount of renewable energy generated on or in buildings or nearby for own use into account to satisfy their energy savings requirements. For this purpose Member States should be allowed to use calculation methodologies established under Directive 2010/31/EU.
Amendment 221 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) As part of the measures set out in the Commission's Communication New Deal for Energy Consumers, in the context of the Energy Union and the Heating and Cooling strategy, consumers' minimum rights to clear and timely information about their energy consumption need to be strengthened. Articles 9 to 11 and Annex VII of Directive 2012/27/EU should be amended to provide for frequent and enhanced feedback on energy consumption. It should also clarified that rights relating to billing and billing information apply for consumers of heating, cooling or hot water supplied from a central source even where they have no direct, individual contractual relationship with an energy supplier. The definition of the term 'final customer' may be understood as including only natural or legal persons purchasing energy based on a direct, individual contract with an energy supplier. Therefore, for the purposes of these provisions, the term 'final user', should coverbe introduced to refer to a broader group of consumers. The term 'final user' should in addition to final customers purchasing heating, cooling or hot water for their own use as well ascover also occupants of individual units of multi- apartment or multi-purpose buildings where such units are supplied from a central source and where the occupants have no direct or individual contract with the energy supplier. The term 'sub- metering' should refer to measuring consumption in individual units of such buildings. By 1 January 2020 newly installed heat meters and heat cost allocators should be remotely readable to ensure cost-effective, frequent provision of consumption information. The new Article 9a is intended to apply only to heating, cooling and hot water supplied from a central source.
Amendment 240 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to be able to evaluate the effectiveness of Directive 2012/27/EU, a requirement for a general review of the Directive and a report to the European Parliament and the Council by 28 February 2024 should be introducedEnergy and climate law is complementary and should be mutually reinforcing. Thus, as part of the obligations under the Paris Agreement, within six months of the UNFCCC global stocktake in 2023 the Commission should undertake a general review of the Directive and a report to the European Parliament and the Council should be introduced assessing the general effectiveness of Directive 2012/27/EU and the need to adjust the Union's energy efficiency policy according to the objectives of the Paris Agreement. Such a review should be undertaken in subsequent global stocktakes thereafter.
Amendment 249 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive establishes a common framework of measures to promote energy efficiency within the Union in order to ensure that the Union’'s 2020 20 % headline targets and its 2030 340 % binding headline targets on energy efficiency are met and paves the way for further energy efficiency improvements beyond those dates. It lays down rules designed to remove barriers in the energy market and overcome market failures as well as social implications that impede efficiency in the supply and use of energy, and provides for the establishment of indicative national energy efficiency targets and contributions for 2020 and 2030.; This Directive contributes to the implementation of the ‘energy efficiency first’ principle and ensures that energy efficiency and demand side response can compete on equal terms with generation capacity. Energy efficiency needs to be considered whenever energy system relevant planning or financing decisions are taken.
Amendment 346 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 (new)
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 5
Article 5
Amendment 363 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) new savings each year from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2030 of 1.52 % of annual energy sales to final customers by volume, averaged over the most recent three-year period prior to 1 January 2019. These savings shall be cumulative and additional to savings achieved under point (a).
Amendment 416 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 425 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
The sales of energy, by volume, used in transport may be partially orshall be fully exincluded fromin these calculations.
Amendment 435 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) allow energy savings achieved in the energy transformation, distribution and transmission sectors, including efficient district heating and cooling infrastructure, as a result of implementing the requirements set out in Article 14(4), point (b) of Article 14(5) and Article 15(1) to (6) and (9), to be counted towards the amount of energy savings required under paragraph 1; the savings shall be properly accounted for via a common methodology, favouring the benchmarking of technologies;
Amendment 476 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 (new)
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Member States shall ensure that when savings resulting from individual actions come at the end of their expected or reported lifetime, they are within the same year replaced by the same amount of new savings.
Amendment 504 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7a – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 7a – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) shall include and make public requirements with a social aim in the saving obligations they impose, including by requiring a significant share of energy efficiency measures to be implemented as a priority in vulnerable households affected byt risk of energy poverty and in social housing;
Amendment 526 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7b – paragraph 2
Article 7b – paragraph 2
2. In designing alternative policy measures to achieve energy savings, Member States shall take into account the effect on households affected by energy poverty and ensure a significant share of such measures are implemented as a priority in vulnerable households at risk of energy poverty and in social housing, and make this information public.
Amendment 527 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7b – paragraph 2
Article 7b – paragraph 2
2. In designing alternative policy measures to achieve energy savings, Member States shall take into account the effect on households affected by energy poverty and include requirements with a social aim, including by requiring energy efficiency measures to be implemented as a priority in households affected by energy poverty and in social housing.
Amendment 559 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 9a – paragraph 1– subparagraph 2
Article 9a – paragraph 1– subparagraph 2
Where heating and, cooling or domestic hot water are supplied to a building from a central source servicing multiple buildings or from district heating andor cooling network, a heat or hot water meter shall always be installed at the heat exchanger or point of delivery.
Amendment 563 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 9a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 9a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
In multi-apartment and multi-purpose buildings with a central heating or cooling source or supplied from district heating and cooling systems, individual meters shall be installed to measure the consumption of heat or cooling or hot water for each building unit, where technically feasible, cost effective and proportionate in relation to the potential of energy savings.
Amendment 566 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 9a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 9a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
In multi-apartment and multi-purpose buildings with a central heating or cooling source or supplied from district heating and cooling systems, individual meters shall be installed to measure the consumption of heat or cooling or hot water for each building unit, where technically feasible and cost effective.
Amendment 598 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that billing and consumption information is accurate and based on actual consumption or heat cost allocator readings, in accordance with points 1 and 2 of Annex VIIa for all final users where meters or cost allocators are installed.
Amendment 604 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) shall require that, if information on the energy billing and historical consumption or heat cost allocator readings of final users is available, it be made available upon request by the final user, to an energy service provider designated by the final user;
Amendment 609 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) shall ensure that appropriate information is provided with the bill based on actual consumption or heat cost allocator readings to all final users in accordance with point 3 of Annex VII;
Amendment 614 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Article 15 – paragraph 4
(11a) Article 15 is amended as follows: (aa) the following text is added to paragraph (4): A common methodology shall be defined by the Commission, following a consultation of relevant stakeholders, in order to encourage network operators in reducing of losses and a cost/energy effective investment programme into the infrastructure and to properly account for the energy efficiency and flexibility of the grid. This methodology shall be specified in a delegated act, 12 months after entry force of this Directive.
Amendment 627 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 24 – paragraph 4
Article 24 – paragraph 4
(13a) In Article 24, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following: The Commission shall monitor the impact of implementing this Directive on Directives 2003/87/EC, 2009/28/EC and 2010/31/EU and Regulation No ... (Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 for a resilient Energy Union and to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council on a mechanism for monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions and other information relevant to climate change) and each year, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council. If, on the basis of the regular reports, the Commission has evidence that the interaction of the policies leads to improper functioning of the carbon market, it shall submit a legislative proposal addressing measures to improve its functioning."
Amendment 630 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 24 – paragraph 12
Article 24 – paragraph 12
12. The Commission shall evaluate this Directive by 28 February 2024 at the latest, and every five years thereafter, and shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Councilundertake a general review this Directive within six months of the UNFCCC global stocktake in 2023, and after subsequent global stocktakes thereafter, and shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council assessing the general effectiveness of this Directive and the need to adjust the Union's energy efficiency policy in accordance with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. That report shall be accompanied, if appropriate, by proposals for further measures.;
Amendment 681 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 2 – point b
Annex – point 2 – point b
Directive 2012/27/EU
Annex VII a – title
Annex VII a – title
Minimum requirements for billing and consumption information based on actual consumption offor heating, cooling and hot water.
Amendment 682 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 2 – point b
Annex – point 2 – point b
Directive 2012/27/EU
Annex VII a – paragraph 1
Annex VII a – paragraph 1
Billing based on actual consumption or heat cost allocator readings In order to enable final users to regulate their own energy consumption, billing shall take place on the basis of actual consumption or heat cost allocator readings at least once per year.
Amendment 683 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 2 – point b
Annex – point 2 – point b
Directive 2012/27/EU
Annex VII a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Annex VII a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
As of [Please insert here ….the entry into force.... date of transposition] where remotely readable meters or heat cost allocators have been installed, billing or consumption information based on actual consumption or heat cost allocator readings shall be made available at least quarterly upon request or where final customers have opted to receive electronic billing, or else twice yearly.
Amendment 687 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 2 – point b
Annex – point 2 – point b
Directive 2012/27/EU
Annex VII a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Annex VII a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
As of 1 January 2022, where remotely readable meters or heat cost allocators have been installed, billing or consumption information based on actual consumption or heat cost allocator readings shall be made available at least monthly. Heating and cooling may be exempted from this outside the heating/cooling seasons.
Amendment 689 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 2 – point b
Annex – point 2 – point b
Directive 2012/27/EU
Annex VII a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Annex VII a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) current actual prices and actual consumption of energy or total heat cost and heat cost allocator readings;
Amendment 209 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) This Regulation sets out the necessary legislative foundation for a reliable and transparent Governance that ensures the achievement of the 2030 long- term objectives and targets of the Energy Union through complementary, coherent and ambitious efforts by the Union and its Member States, while promoting the Union's Better Regulation principlesa resilient Energy Union in line with the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 219 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) This regulation aims to support a just transition for citizens and regions which could be adversely impacted by the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Amendment 222 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The European Energy Union should ensure the shift to a highly energy efficient and highly renewables-based energy system cover five key dimensions: energy security; the internal energy market; energy efficiency; decarbonisation; and research, innovation and competitiveness.
Amendment 234 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The goal of a resilient Energy Union with an ambitious climate policy at its core is to give Union consumers, both households and businesses, secure, sustainable, competitive and affordable energy, which requires a fundamental transformation of Europe's energy system. That objective can only be achieved through coordinated action, combining both legislative and non-legislative acts at Union, local and national level as well as within the frame of macro-regional partnerships.
Amendment 244 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Commission's proposal was developed in parallel to and is adopted together with a series of initiatives in sectorial energy policy, notably with regard to renewable energy, energy efficiency and market design. Those initiatives form a package under the overarching theme of energy efficiency first, the Union’s global leadership in renewables, and a fair deal for energy consumers including by eradicating energy poverty.
Amendment 278 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The European Council also concluded on 24 October 201414 that a reliable and transparent governance system, without any unnecessary administrative burden, should be developed to help ensure that the Union meets its energy policy goals, with the necessary flexibility for Member States and fully respecting their freedom to determine their energy mix. It emphasized that such governance system should build on existing building blocks, such as national climate programmes, national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands. It also agreed to step up the role and rights of consumers, transparency and predictability for investors, inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable, safe, competitive, secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national energy policies and foster regional cooperation between Member States. and macro- regional partnerships between Member States. For the purposes of promoting regional cooperation between the Member States, national regulators should liaise with the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators. __________________ 14 Conclusions of the European Council 23 - 24 October 2014 (EUCO 169/14).
Amendment 288 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The Commission's Energy Union Strategy of 25 February 2015 states the need for an integrated Governance to make sure that energy-related actions at Union, macro-regional, national and local level all contribute to the Energy Union's objectives, thereby broadening the scope of Governance – beyond the 2030 Framework for Climate and Energy – to all five key dimensions of the Energy Union.
Amendment 340 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) An assessment of the overlapping impacts of the planned policies and measures to achieve decarbonisation is necessary, namely impacts on the supply- demand balance of the EU ETS.
Amendment 341 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 b (new)
Recital 17 b (new)
(17b) Member States shall ensure policy coherence between their national energy and climate plans and their long term low emission strategies with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Amendment 357 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) The implementation of policies and measures in the areas of the energy and climate has an impact on the environment. Member States should therefore ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in and to be consulted on the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans and long-term climate and energy strategies in accordance, where applicable, with the provisions of Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council24 and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe ("UNECE") Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters of 25 June 1998 (the "Aarhus convention"). Member States should also ensure involvement of social partners in the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans. __________________ 24 Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment (OJ L 197, 21.7.2001, p.30).
Amendment 433 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) Should the ambition of integrated national energy and climate plans or their updates be insufficient for the collective achievement of the Energy Union objectives and, for the first period, in particular the 20302030 binding national targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency, the Commission should take measures at Union level in order to ensure the collective achievement of these objectives and targets (thereby closing any 'ambition gap'). Should progress made by the Union towards these objectives and targets be insufficient for their delivery, t. The Commission should, in addition to issuinge recommendations, take measures at Union level or Member States should takerequest additional measures in order to ensure achievement of these objectives and targets (thereby closing any 'delivery gap'). Such measures should take into account early ambitious contributions made by Member States to the 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency when sharing the effort for collective target achievement. In the area of renewable energy, such measures can also include financial contributions by Member States to a financing platform managed by the Commission, which would be used to contribute to renewable energy projects across the Union. Member States' national renewable energy targets for 2020 should serve as baseline shares of renewable energy from 2021 onwards. In the area of energy efficiency, additional measures can in particular aim at improving the energy efficiency of products, buildings and transport.
Amendment 468 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) iImplement strategies and measures designed to meet the objectives and targets of the Energy Union, and for the first ten- year period from 2021 to 2030 in particular the EU's 2030 targets for energy and climatlong-term climate and energy strategies and measures to achieve by 2050 a highly energy efficient and highly renewables-based energy system, which fully reflects the Energy Efficiency First principle;
Amendment 482 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) ensure predictability, transparency and effective public participation in climate and energy planning undertaken by Member States to build-up a broad societal consensus around climate change and the energy transition as well as to contribute to greater investor’s certainty;
Amendment 484 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b c (new)
(bc) support a just transition for citizens and regions which could be negatively impacted by the transition to a low-carbon economy;
Amendment 487 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The governance mechanism shall be based on integrated national energy and climate plans covering ten-year periods starting from 2021 to 2030, corresponding integrated national energy and climate progress reports by the Member States and integrated monitoring arrangements by the European Commission. It shall define a structured, transparent, iterative process between the Commission and Member States ensuring full participation of citizens, social partners and local authorities in view of the finalisation of the national plans and their subsequent implementation, including with regard to regional cooperation, and corresponding Commission action.
Amendment 492 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
In conjunction with this Regulation, the Commission shall develop mechanisms to encourage coordination of energy and climate policies between relevant third countries and the EU, including, where appropriate, the sharing of long-term strategies and national energy and climate plans.
Amendment 517 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 18 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 18 a (new)
(18a) ‘macro-region’ means a grouping of two or more Member States engaged in a structured partnership covering at least one of the five dimensions of the Energy Union;
Amendment 518 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 18 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 18 b (new)
(18b) ‘just transition’ means a comprehensive effort to support workers and communities which could be adversely impacted by the transition to a low-carbon economy;
Amendment 527 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. By 1 January 201920 and every ten years thereafter, each Member State shall notify to the Commission an integrated national energy and climate plan. The plans shall contain the elements set out in paragraph 2 and Annex I. The first plan shall cover the period from 2021 to 2030. The following plans shall cover the ten- year period immediately following the end of the period covered by the previous plan.
Amendment 542 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Amendment 549 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) a description of the policies and measur, measures and investment strategies foreseen to meet the corresponding objectives, and targets and contributions set out under point (b)s set out under points (b) and (c), including a description of the way Energy Efficiency First principle is integrated into these policies and measures;
Amendment 561 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) an assessment of the impacts of the planned policies and measur, measures and investment strategies to meet the targets and objectives referred to in point (b) and (c); a description of the planned policies and measures and their individual and aggregated environmental, health, macro- economic, skills and social impact on workers and communities;
Amendment 565 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) if applicable an assessment of the impacts of the planned policies and measures to meet the objectives referred to in point (b);
Amendment 570 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) a list and a description of renewable energy projects of Energy Union interest elaborated pursuant to Article 11a of this Regulation;
Amendment 571 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) Targets and objectives submitted by Member States shall only be at least equal to the ones set out in Article 4 and reflect an increased level of ambition as compared to the ones set in the latest integrated national energy and climate plan;
Amendment 577 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. When preparing the national plans referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall take into account the interlinkages between the five dimensions of the Energy Union and they shall use consistent data and assumptions across the five dimensions where relevant. Member States shall also ensure that the preparation of the national plans will not result in an increase in administrative burden or costs for the concerned stakeholders.
Amendment 582 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. When preparing the national plans referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall take into account the interlinkages between the five dimensions of the Energy Union notably the Energy Efficiency First principle and they shall use consistent data and assumptions across the five dimensions where relevant.;
Amendment 591 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Amendment 594 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – title
Article 4 – title
Amendment 599 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1 – point iii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1 – point iii
iii. where applicable, other national objectives and targets consistent with existingthe Paris Agreement and the long-term low emission strategies;
Amendment 627 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point i a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point i a (new)
ia. the Member State's binding national target of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030, with a binding linear trajectory to achieved the target from 2021 onwards starting from the share of energy from renewable sources in the year 2020 as set out in the third column of the table in part A of Annex I of Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing Directives 2001/77/EC and 2003/30/EC, and pursuant to [Article 3] of [recast of Directive 2009/28/EC as proposed by COM(2016) 767];
Amendment 628 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point i b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point i b (new)
ib. the Member State's linear trajectories for the overall share of renewable energy in final energy consumption from 2030 onwards consistent with the long-term energy and climate strategies; as well as long-term strategy and trajectory for renewable energy produced and self-consumed by household consumers to facilitate consumers' small-scale renewable self- generation projects;
Amendment 629 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point i b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point i b (new)
ib. the Member States interim targets based on a linear trajectory starting in 2022 and then every two years up to 2028, which is compatible with the Member State's binding national target of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030;
Amendment 631 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point ii
ii. the Member State's trajectories for the sectorial share of renewable energy in final energy consumption from 2021 to 2030 in the heating and cooling, electricity, and transport sectors;
Amendment 636 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point ii a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point ii a (new)
iia. the Member State's share of as well as trajectories and objectives for energy from renewable sources produced by cities, renewable energy communities and self-consumers in 2030 and renewable energy trajectories from 2021 to 2030 including expected total gross final energy consumption
Amendment 648 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 1 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 1 – paragraph 1
Amendment 664 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 1 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 1 – paragraph 2
Member States shall express their contributionenergy efficiency targets in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030, with a binding linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards. They shall explain their underlying methodology and the conversion factors used;
Amendment 679 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 4 a (new)
(4a) Share of energy efficiency measures (under Article 7a and 7b of the Energy Efficiency Directive) to be implemented as a priority in households affected by energy poverty and in social housing;
Amendment 697 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point 4
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point 4
(4) national objectives with regard to deployment of domestic renewable energy sources (notably renewable energy);, demand response and storage and the uptake of energy efficiency measures.
Amendment 711 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 2
(2) key national objectives for electricity and gas transmission and distribution infrastructure that are necessary for the achievement of objectives and targets under any of the five dimensions of the Energy Union Strategy;
Amendment 720 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 3 d (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 3 d (new)
(3d) national objectives with regard to ensuring consumer participation in the energy system and consumer outcome and benefits from new technologies, including smart meters. This shall include all residential, commercial and industrial consumers, and shall measure various indicators including self-generation and community projects, selling demand response in the markets, and access to smart meters and real-time price signals and user-friendly information to shift demand. These indicators shall be measured in terms of the number of consumers engaged, net revenue for consumers, the capacity of the consumer participation (MW) and the volumes shifted (MWh);
Amendment 723 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 4 a (new)
(4a) national objectives with regard to energy poverty and vulnerable consumers, including a timeframe for when the objectives should be met and a national action plan to achieve those objectives which could include providing benefits in social security systems to ensure the necessary energy supply to vulnerable customers or providing for support for energy efficiency improvements to address energy poverty where identified; for this purpose Member States shall : (a) define the concept of vulnerable customers and energy poverty based on the EU indicators of low income, high energy expenditure, and poor energy efficiency of houses; (b) continuously monitor the number of households in energy poverty and share those data in the European Energy Poverty Observatory (EPOV).
Amendment 738 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e – point 2
(2) national 2050 objectives for the deployment of low carbon technologies ensuring a highly efficiency and highly renewable-based system;
Amendment 798 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – title
Article 7 – title
National policies and measur, measures and investments strategies for each of the five dimensions of the Energy Union
Amendment 802 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Member States shall describe, in accordance with Annex I, in their integrated national energy and climate plan, the main existing (implemented and adopted) and planned policies and measures to achieve in particular the objectives set out in the national plan, including measures to ensure regional cooperation and appropriate financing at national, local and regional level.
Amendment 804 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The description of the main existing and planned policies and measures to achieve the objectives set out in the national plans shall be accompanied by an overview of the investments needed to achieve these objectives;
Amendment 810 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall describe, in accordance with the structure and format specified in Annex I, the current situation for each of the five dimensions of the Energy Union including of the energy system and greenhouse gas emissions and removals at the time of submission of the national plan or on the basis of the latest available information. As of 1st January 2019, the expected effect on the supply- demand balance of the ETS of planned policies or significant changes to existing policies shall be calculated as specified in Annex of this Regulation. Member States shall also set out and describe projections for each of the five dimensions of the Energy Union for the first ten-year period at least until 2040 (including for the year 2030) expected to result from existing (implemented and adopted) policies and measures.
Amendment 812 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall describe in their integrated national energy and climate plan their assessment, at national and where applicable macro-regional level, of:
Amendment 819 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the macroeconomic, health, environmental, skills and social impact on workers and communities of the planned policies and measures referred to in Article 7 and further specified in Annex I, for the first ten-year period at least until the year 2030 including a comparison with the projections based on existing (implemented and adopted) policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1;
Amendment 824 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) an assessment of interactions between existing (implemented and adopted) and planned policies and measures within a policy dimension and between existing (implemented and adopted) and planned policies and measures of different dimensions for the first ten- year period at least until the year 2030. The assessment also includes interactions between existing (implemented and adopted) and planned policies and measures and European energy and climate policy measures. Projections concerning security of supply, infrastructure and market integration shall be linked to robust energy efficiency scenarios.
Amendment 825 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) interactions between existing (implemented and adopted) and planned policies and measures within a policy dimension and between existing (implemented and adopted) and planned policies and measures of different dimensions for the first ten- year period at least until the year 2030.This shall also include a quantitative assessment of the extent to which each of the Member State's planned policies and measures affect the supply-demand balance of the ETS. Projections concerning security of supply, infrastructure and market integration shall be linked to robust energy efficiency scenarios.
Amendment 844 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. By 1 January 20189 and every ten years thereafter Member States shall prepare and submit to the Commission a draft of the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in Article 3(1).
Amendment 847 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The Commission may issue recommendations on the draft plans to Member States in accordance with Article 28. Those recommendations shall in particular set outshall assess the draft plans and issue country-specific recommendations to Member States in accordance with Article 28 in order to:
Amendment 851 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the level of ambition of objectives, targets and contributions in view ofensure the collectively achievingement by Member States of the Energy Union objectives and notably the Union's 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiencytargets of all dimensions of the Energy Union;
Amendment 852 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the level of ambition of objectives, targets and contributions in view of collectively achieving the Energy Union objectives and notably the Union's 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiencytargets of the 2030 Framework for Climate and Energy, in particular the emission reduction target;
Amendment 853 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) ensure the achievement by Member States of national binding targets;
Amendment 854 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) improve existing and planned policies and, measures relating to Member States' and Union level objectives and other policies and measuresand investment strategies included in national energy and climate plans including those of potential cross-border relevance;
Amendment 856 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) suggest the adoption of additional policies and measures in national energy and climate plans;
Amendment 858 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) interactions between andensure consistency of existing (implemented and adopted) and planned policies and measures included in the integrated national energy and climate plan within one dimension and among different dimensions of the Energy Union.;
Amendment 863 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) ensure the consistency of the investment strategies and instruments with the Member State's policies and measures foreseen to meet the corresponding objectives and targets set out under Article 3.2 (b) and (c).
Amendment 879 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Without prejudice to any other Union law requirements, Member States shall ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in the preparation of draft plans referred to in Article 9 of this Regulation, of long-term strategies referred to in Article 14 of this Regulation and attach to the submission of their draft integrated national energy and climate plan to the Commission a summary of the public’s views. In so far as the provisions of Directive 2001/42/EC are applicable, consultations undertaken in accordance with that Directive shall be deemed to satisfy also the obligations to consult the public under this Regul and the way they have been taken into consideration.
Amendment 899 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall cooperate with each other at regional level to effectively meet the targets, objectives and contributions set out in their integrated national energy and climate plan, in so far as the provisions of Directive 2001/42/EC are applicable, consultations undertaken in accordance with that Directive shall be deemed to satisfy also the obligations to consult the public under this Regulation.
Amendment 925 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Amendment 931 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the targets, objectives and contributionrelated investment strategies are sufficient for the collective achievement of the Energy Union objectives and for the first ten-years period in particular the targets of the Union's 2030 Climate and Energy Framework;
Amendment 935 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) the existing and foreseen policies, measures and related investment strategies are sufficient for the achievement of the national binding targets referred to in Article 4 of this Regulation;
Amendment 938 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the objectives and contributions put in place are likely to affect, and to what extent the supply-demand balance of ETS allowances will be influenced;
Amendment 948 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. By 1 January 20234, and every 10 years thereafter, Member States shall submit to the Commission a draft update of the latest notified integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in Article 3 or confirm to the Commission that the plan remains valid.
Amendment 952 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. By 1 January 20245, and every 10 years thereafter, Member States shall notify to the Commission an update of the latest notified integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in Article 3, unless they have confirmed that the plan remains valid pursuant to paragraph 1 of this Article. If needed Member States have a right to update the integrated national energy and climate plan in other, in this case justification should be provided.
Amendment 991 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall prepare and report to the Commission by 1 January 2020 and every 10 years thereafter their long-term low emission strategies with a 530 years perspective, to contribute to:
Amendment 1014 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) expected progress on transition to a low greenhouse gas emission economy including greenhouse gas intensity, CO2 intensity of gross domestic product and strategies for related long-term investments, research, development and innovation;
Amendment 1024 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) links to other national long-term planning.objectives, planning and other policies and measures;
Amendment 1025 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) links to other national long-term planning and investments.
Amendment 1047 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to Article 23, by 15 March 20213, and every two years thereafter, each Member State shall report to the Commission on the status of implementation of the integrated national energy and climate plan by means of integrated national energy and climate progress reports covering all five key dimensions of the Energy Union.
Amendment 1053 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) the information referred to and on the progress accomplished towards reaching the targets, objectives and commitments set out in the long-term energy and climate strategies in Article 14;
Amendment 1058 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
(ga) progress towards financing measures and policies foreseen to meet the targets and objectives set out in the national energy and climate plan.
Amendment 1065 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Member States shall make available to the public the reports submitted to the Commission pursuant to this Article.
Amendment 1074 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. By 15 March 2021, and every twofour years thereafter, Member States shall report to the Commission information on their national climate change adaptation planning and strategies, outlining their implemented or planned actions to facilitate adaptation to climate change, including the information specified in Part 1 of Annex VI.
Amendment 1093 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 4
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 4
(4) if applicable trajectories on bioenergy demand, disaggregated between heat, electricity and transport, and on biomass supply, by feedstock and origin (distinguishing between, domestic production andvs imports). For forest biomass, an assessment of its source and impact on the LULUCF sink;
Amendment 1109 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1
(1) the trajectory for primary and final energy consumption from 2020 to 2030 as the national energy savings contributionbinding targets to achieving the Union-level 2030 target including underlying methodology;
Amendment 1118 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 1
(1) implemented, adopted and planned policies, measures and programmes to achieve the indicative national energy efficiency contributionnational binding targets for 2030 as well as other objectives presented in Article 6, including planned measures and instruments (also of financial nature) to promote the energy performance of buildings, measures to utilise energy efficiency potentials of gas and electricity infrastructure and other measures to promote energy efficiency;
Amendment 1127 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 5 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 5 a (new)
(5a) policies and measures to develop the economic potential of high efficient cogeneration and efficient heating and cooling systems in line with Article 14 of the EED;
Amendment 1147 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) key national objectives for electricity and gas distribution and transmission infrastructure that are necessary for the achievement of objectives and targets under any of the five key dimensions of the Energy Union;
Amendment 1165 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) national objectives with regards to energy poverty, inclu and vulnerable consumers and data shared in the European Poverty Observatory (EPOV) regarding the number of households in energy poverty;
Amendment 1201 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall use the online platform for the purposes of submitting to the Commission the reports referred to in this Chapter once the platform becomes operational. The final reports shall be made available to the public.
Amendment 1205 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By 31 October 2021 and every second year thereafter, the Commission shall assess, in particular on the basis of the integrated national energy and climate progress reports, of other information reported under this Regulation of data from the European Environment Agency, of the indicators and of European statistics where available:
Amendment 1218 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) the interaction of implementing the policies and measures set out in integrated national energy and climate plans and the EU ETS, and shall transparently analyse the implications of various policies on the level of demand for EU allowances and its consequences on the supply-demand balance of the EU ETS.
Amendment 1222 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) the appropriateness of the investment strategies and instruments for the Member States’ policies and measures foreseen to meet the corresponding objectives and targets.
Amendment 1229 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. In the area of renewable energy, as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall assess the progress made in the share of energy from renewable sources in the Union’s gross final consumption on the basis of a binding linear trajectory starting from 20% in 2020 and reaching at least 2735% in 2030 as referred to in Article 4(a)(2)(i).
Amendment 1242 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
In the area of energy efficiency, as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall assess progress towards collectively achieving a maximum energy consumption at Union level of 1 1321 Mtoe of primary energy consumption and 987846 Mtoe of final energy consumption in 2030 as referred to in Article 6(1)(a)4(b), on the basis of a linear trajectory, starting from 1483 Mtoe of primary energy consumption and 1086 Mtoe of final energy in 2020.
Amendment 1263 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) the accuracy of the Member State estimates of the effect of national level overlapping policies and measures on the supply-demand balance of the EU ETS, or, in absence of such estimates, conduct its own assessment of the same impact;
Amendment 1264 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c b (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c b (new)
(cb) the overall effect of Union level overlapping policies and measures on the supply-demand balance of the EU ETS.
Amendment 1290 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 a (new)
Article 26 a (new)
Article 26a Follow-up in case of identified implications of integrated national energy and climate plans on the EU ETS 1. Based on the assessment pursuant to Article 25(1)(d), the Commission shall, as appropriate, submit a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and to the Council restoring the supply- demand balance of the EU ETS.
Amendment 1313 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3
Article 27 – paragraph 3
3. If, on the basis of its aggregate assessment of Member States' integrated national energy and climate progress reports pursuant to Article 25(1)(a), and supported by other information sources, as appropriate, the Commission concludes that the Union is at risk of not meeting the objectives of the Energy Union and, in particular, for the first ten-years period, the targets of the Union's 2030 Framework for Climate and Energy, it mayshall issue recommendations to all Member States pursuant to Article 28 to mitigate such risk. The Commission shall, as appropriate, take measures at Union level in addition to the recommendations in order to ensure, in particular, the achievement of the Union's 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency. With regard to renewable energy, such measures shall take into consideration ambitious early efforts by Member States to contribute to the Union's 2030 target.
Amendment 1326 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
If, in the area of renewable energy, without prejudice to the measures at Union level set out in paragraph 3, the Commission concludes, based on its assessment pursuant to Article 25(1) and (2) in the year 2023, that the linear Union trajectory referred to in Article 25(2)and every two years thereafter, that a Member State is not making sufficient progress to comply with its not collectively met, Member States shall ensure by the year 2024ational binding target, the Member States concerned shall submit to the Commission by the year 2024 and every two years thereafter an action plan ensuring that any emerging gap is covered by additional measures, such as:
Amendment 1426 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the Member State shall set out, in its integrated national energy and climate progress report made in the year following the year the recommendation was issued, how it has taken utmost account of the recommendation and how it has implemented or intends to implement it. It shallThe Member State does not have the obligation to take recommendations into account, but it has to provide justifications wher in case it deviates from it;
Amendment 1448 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point k a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point k a (new)
(ka) an overall assessment of the Union’s progress towards ending energy poverty;
Amendment 1449 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point k b (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point k b (new)
(kb) an overall assessment of the contribution of local authorities to the achievement of the targets and objectives of the Energy Union;
Amendment 1498 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 1 – point 1.3 – point iii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 1 – point 1.3 – point iii
iii. Consultations with stakeholders, including social partners, and engagement of civil society and citizens
Amendment 1500 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 1 – point 1.4 – point -i (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 1 – point 1.4 – point -i (new)
-i. Description of macro-regional partnerships
Amendment 1502 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2
2. NATIONAL OBJECTIVES AND TARGETTARGETS AND OBJECTIVES
Amendment 1504 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1
2.1.1. GHG emissions and removals (for the plan covering the period from 2021 to 2030, the 2030 Framework target of at least 40% domestic reduction in economy- wide greenhouse gas emissions as compared to 1990)1 __________________ 1. Consistency to be ensured with long-term low emission strategies pursuant to Article 14
Amendment 1506 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – point i a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – point i a (new)
ia. The Member State’s national 2030 target and trajectories from 2021 onwards for enhancing removals from sinks
Amendment 1508 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – point ii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – point ii
ii. If applicable, oOther national objectives and targets consistent with existingthe Paris Agreement and the long-term low emission strategies leading to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions within the Union by 2050 at the latest. If applicable, other objectives and targets, including sector targets and adaptation goals
Amendment 1511 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point i
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point i
i. The Member State's planned share ofbinding national target for energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 as its national contribution to achieve the binding EU-level target of at least 27% in 2030set out in Annex Ia (new)
Amendment 1512 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point ii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point ii
ii. A linear trajectory for the overall share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption from 2021 to 2030; as well as long-term strategy and trajectory for renewable energy produced and self- consumed by household consumers to facilitate consumer's small-scale renewable self-generation projects;
Amendment 1513 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point ii a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point ii a (new)
iia. The Member State’s interim targets based on a linear trajectory starting in 2022 and then every two years up to 2028
Amendment 1515 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point iii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point iii
iii. The Member State's trajectories for the sectorial share of renewable energy in final energy consumption from 2021 to 2030 in the electricity, heating and cooling, and transport sectors
Amendment 1516 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point iii a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point iii a (new)
iiia. The Member State's share of as well as trajectories and objectives for energy from renewable sources produced by cities, renewable energy communities and self-consumers in 2030 and renewable energy trajectories from 2021 to 2030 including expected total gross final energy consumption
Amendment 1518 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point vi a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point vi a (new)
via. Other national objectives and targets consistent with the Paris Agreement and the long term emissions strategies
Amendment 1525 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.2 – point i
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.2 – point i
i. The indicative national energy efficiency contribution to achieving the Union's bindingMember State's binding national target for energy efficiency target of 30% in 2030 as referred to in Article 1(1) and, Article 3(4) of Directive 2012/27/EU [version as amended in accordance with proposal COM(2016)761], based on either primary or final energy consumption, primary or final energy savings, or energy intensity; and Annex XX (new), expressed in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030, with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards; including the underlying methodology and the conversion factors used
Amendment 1527 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.2 – point ii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.2 – point ii
ii. Cumulative amount of energy savings to be achieved over the period 2021-2030 and following periods up to 2050 under Article 7 on energy saving obligations of Directive 2012/27/EU [version as amended in accordance with proposal COM(2016)761],
Amendment 1528 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.2 – point iii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.2 – point iii
iii. Objectives for 2030 and 2040 for the long-term renovation of the national stock of residential and commercial buildings (both public and private), with the aim of providing for the decarbonisation of the building stock by 2050 and delivering affordability for tenants and owners of the buildings including policies and actions to target the worst performing segments of the national building stock.
Amendment 1533 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.2 – point iv a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.2 – point iv a (new)
iva. Share of energy efficiency measures (under Article 7a and 7b of the Energy Efficiency Directive) to be implemented as a priority in households affected by energy poverty and in social housing;
Amendment 1537 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.3 – point ii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.3 – point ii
ii. National objectives with regard to reducing energy import dependency from fossil fuels (oil, coal and gas), from third countries
Amendment 1539 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.3 – point iv
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.3 – point iv
iv. National objectives with regard to deployment of domestic renewable energy sources (notably renewable energy), demand response and storage and the uptake of energy efficiency measures
Amendment 1548 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – point i a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – point i a (new)
ia. Indicators on flexibility from generation, demand-side, storage, and interconnection, measured in terms of flexible capacity available (MW) and volumes valorised in the different markets (MWh)
Amendment 1550 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – point i b (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – point i b (new)
ib. National objectives related to the deployment of smart grids and storage, the growth of demand response and smart self-consumption; objectives related to the advancement of aggregation
Amendment 1552 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – point i c (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – point i c (new)
ic. National objectives related to the non-discriminatory participation of renewable energy, demand response and storage, including via aggregation, in all energy markets
Amendment 1556 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – point ii a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – point ii a (new)
iia. National objectives with regard to ensuring consumer participation in the energy system and consumer outcome and benefits from new technologies, including smart meter. This shall include all residential, commercial and industrial consumers, and shall measure various indicators including self-generation and community projects, selling demand response in the markets, and access to smart meters, real-time price signals and user-friendly information to shift demand. These indicators shall be measured in terms of the number of consumers engaged, net revenue for consumers, the capacity of the consumer participation (MW) and the volumes shifted (MWh)
Amendment 1559 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.4
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.4
2.4.4. Energy poverty National objectives with regard to energy poverty and vulnerable consumers, including a timeframe for when the objectives shall be met ould be met and a national action plan to achieve those objectives which could include providing benefits in social security systems to ensure the necessary energy supply to vulnerable customers or providing for support for energy efficiency improvements to address energy poverty where identified; for this purpose Member States shall: i. define the concept of vulnerable customers and energy poverty based on the EU indicators of low income, high energy expenditure, and poor energy efficiency of the building stock ii. continuously monitor the number of households in energy poverty and share this data in the European Energy Poverty Observatory (EPOV)
Amendment 1562 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.5 – point ii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.5 – point ii
ii. If appropriate, national objectives including long-term targets (2050) for the deployment of low-carbon technologies ensuring a highly energy efficient and highly renewable-based system, including for decarbonising energy - and carbon- intensive industrial sectors and, if applicable, for related carbon transport and storage infrastructure
Amendment 1563 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – title
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – title
3. POLICIES AND MEASURES AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
Amendment 1565 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.1 – point i
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.1 – point i
i. Policies and measures to achieve the target set under Regulation [ ] [ESR] as referred to in 2.1.1 and policies and measures to comply with Regulation [ ] [LULUCF ], covering all key emitting sectors and sectors for the enhancement of removals, with an outlook to the long-term vision and goal to become a low-carbon economy with a 50 years perspectivenear-zero greenhouse gas emissions economy and achieving a balance between emissions and removals in accordance with the Paris Agreement
Amendment 1568 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.1 – point iii a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.1 – point iii a (new)
iiia. Overview of the investments needed to achieve the target
Amendment 1570 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point i
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point i
i. Policies and measures to achieve the 2030 national contribution to the binding EU-level 2030binding target for renewable energy and trajectories as presented in 2.1.2 including sector - and technology-specific measures6 __________________ 6. When planning these measures, Member States shall take into account the end of life of existing installations and the potential for repowering.
Amendment 1574 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point iv
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point iv
iv. Specific measures to introduce a one-stop-shop, streamline administrative procedures, provide information and training, and empower renewable self- consumers and energy communities. Expected impact in terms of triggered new renewable energy capacity
Amendment 1578 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point iv a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point iv a (new)
iva. Specific measures to confer the right to and encourage all consumers to become renewable self-consumers, individually and collectively, producing, storing, self-consuming and selling their renewable energy, and expected impact in terms of triggered new renewable energy capacity
Amendment 1579 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point vi a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point vi a (new)
via. Overview of the investments needed to achieve the target
Amendment 1580 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point iv b (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point iv b (new)
ivb. Specific measures to facilitate the growth of the purchase of energy from renewable sources by corporate customers in accordance with article 15.9 of Recast RES Directive
Amendment 1585 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.3 – point iv a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.3 – point iv a (new)
iva. National policies and measures foreseen to phase out fossil fuel and its related subsidies
Amendment 1588 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – introductory part
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – introductory part
Planned policies, measures and programmes to achieve the indicative national energy efficiency target for 2030 as well as other objectives presented in 2.2, including planned measures and instruments (also of financial nature) to promote the energy performance of buildings, in particular as regards the following:
Amendment 1593 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – point iii a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – point iii a (new)
iiia. Description of measures to promote energy savings in households affected by energy poverty, in social housing as well as for tenants
Amendment 1595 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – point iv
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – point iv
iv. Other planned policies, measures and programmes to achieve the indicative national energy efficiency target for 2030 as well as other objectives presented in 2.2 (for example measures to promote the exemplary role of public buildings and energy-efficient public procurement, measures to promote energy audits and energy management systems9, consumer information and training measures10, and other measures to promote energy efficiency)11 __________________ 9 In accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2012/27/EU. 10 In accordance with Articles 12 and 17 of Directive 2012/27/EU 11 In accordance with Article 19 of Directive 2012/27/EU.
Amendment 1597 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – point vii a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – point vii a (new)
viia. Overview of the investments needed to achieve the target
Amendment 1609 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point ii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point ii
ii. Measures to increase the flexibility of the energy system with regard to renewable energy production, including the roll-out of intraday market coupling and cross- border balancing markets, adjustment of product definitions, equal treatment for all market actors, and the removal of barriers to aggregation
Amendment 1611 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point ii a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point ii a (new)
iia. Measures to ensure the non- discriminatory participation of renewable energy, demand response and storage, including via aggregation, in all energy markets
Amendment 1613 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point iii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point iii
iii. Measures to ensure priority access and dispatch of electricity produced from renewable energy sources or high- efficiency cogeneration and prevent the curtailment or re-dispatch of this electricity18 __________________ 18In accordance with [recast of Directive 2009/72/EC as proposed by COM(2016) 864 and recast of Regulation (EC) No 714/2009 as proposed by COM(2016) 861]related to the adaptation of system operation rules and practices to enhance system flexibility; measures related to the use of dispatching rules which serve the achievement of the national renewable energy and greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets; measures related to the use of rules which minimise and compensate renewable energy re-dispatching and curtailment; measures to advance aggregation
Amendment 1615 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point iii a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point iii a (new)
iiia. Measures for the deployment of smart grids and storage, the growth of demand response and smart self- consumption
Amendment 1617 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point iv a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point iv a (new)
iva. Measures related to the adjustment of charges for access to and use of the network, to support the uptake of storage, self-generation, self-consumption, demand response, including through aggregation
Amendment 1625 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.5 a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.5 a (new)
3.5a. Energy Efficiency First Principle Description of how the dimensions and the policies and measures are taking into account the Energy Efficiency First Principle
Amendment 1630 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 4 – point 4.4 – point i
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 4 – point 4.4 – point i
i. Current energy mix, domestic energy resources, including demand response, import dependency, including relevant risks
Amendment 1632 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 4 – point 4.4 – point ii
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 4 – point 4.4 – point ii
ii. Projections of development with existing policies and measures at least until 2040 (including for the year 2030) while fully taking into account the achievement of the 2020 and 2030 energy efficiency and renewable energy targets
Amendment 1636 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 4 – point 4.6 a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 4 – point 4.6 a (new)
4.6a. Energy Efficiency First Principle Description of how the dimensions and the policies and measures are taking into account the Energy Efficiency First Principle
Amendment 1638 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.1
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.1
5.1. Impacts of planned policies and measur, measures and investment strategies described in section 3 on energy system and greenhouse gas emissions and removals including comparison to projections with existing policies and measures (as described in section 4).
Amendment 1640 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.1 – point ii
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.1 – point ii
ii. Assessment of policy interactions (between existing and planned policies and measures within a policy dimension and between existing and planned policies and measures of different dimensions) at least until the last year of the period covered by the plan, in particular to establish a robust understanding of the impact of energy efficiency / energy savings policies on the sizing of the energy system and to reduce the risk of stranded investments in energy supply
Amendment 1642 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.1 – point ii a (new)
Annex I – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.1 – point ii a (new)
Amendment 1647 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.1 (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.1 (new)
5.2.1. Consumer, competitiveness and economic impacts i. Expected trends in long term consumer energy prices and/or energy costs ii. Energy poverty impacts and related policy measures iii. Trade impacts, industrial competitiveness iv. Relevant industrial strategies or restructuring plans v. Assessment of distributive impact of the costs and benefits of support schemes for renewables and of network costs
Amendment 1649 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.2 (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.2 (new)
5.2.2. Social impacts and the ‘just transition’ i. Employment implications of strategy (sectors likely to grow or contract) ii. Development of alternative industries, regional development, state aid implications, educational and skills aspects (retraining etc.)
Amendment 1651 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.3 (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.3 (new)
5.2.3. Health and wellbeing i. Implications for air quality and related health effects ii. Other health and wellbeing impacts (e.g. water, noise or other pollution, walking and cycling expansion, commuting or other transport changes etc.)
Amendment 1653 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.4 (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.4 (new)
5.2.4. Environmental impacts i. Details of any strategic environmental assessment or environmental impact assessments related to the strategy or national plans ii. Water-related aspects e.g. water demand or extraction (taking account of potential future climate change), impacts on water or marine habitats of hydro or tidal power etc. iii. Environmental (and climate) impacts of any increased mobilisation of bioenergy use (crop-based biofuels, forest biomass etc.) and relationship to strategy for removals in the land use sector
Amendment 1655 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.5 (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.5 (new)
5.2.5. Any other environmental issues
Amendment 1658 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 a (new)
Annex I – part 1 a (new)
Amendment 13 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
Having regard to the resolution on China’s Market Economy Status adopted in the European Parliament on 12 May 2016,
Amendment 18 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Articles 2(7)(a) and 2(7)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 stipulate the basis on which normal value should be determined in the case of imports from non-market economy countries. In view of developments with respect to certain countries that are Members of the WTO, it is appropriate that, for those countries, normal value should be determined on the basis of paragraphs 1 to 6a of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036, with effect from the date on which this Regulation enters into force, and subject to the provisions of this Regulation. In the case of countries which are, at the date of initiation, not Members of the WTO or members of WTO but not market economies and listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2015/7552 , norma1 value should be determined on the basis of paragraph 7 of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036, as amended by this Regulation. This Regulation should be without prejudice to establishing whether or not any WTO Member is a market economy in order to establish a level playing field with the EU market. _________________ 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/755 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2015 on common rules for imports from certain third countries (OJ L 123, 19.5.2015, p. 33).
Amendment 22 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In the light of experience gained in past proceedings, it is appropriate to clarify the circumstances in which significant distortions affecting to a considerable extent free market forcosts or prices may be deemed to exist. In particular, it is appropriate to clarify that this situation may be deemed to exist, inter alia, when reported prices or costs, including the costs of raw materials or energy, are not the result of free market forces because they are affected by government intervention. It is further appropriate to clarify that in considering whether or not such a situation exists regard may be had, inter alia, to the potential impact of the following: the market in question is to a significant extent served by enterprises which operate under the ownership, decision, control or policy supervision or guidance of the authorities of the exporting country; state presence in firms allowing the state to interfere with respect to prices or costs; public policies or measures discriminating in favour of domestic suppliers or otherwise influencing free market forces; and access to finance granted by institutions implementing public policy objectivesdistortion in the operation of the privatised economy; lack of implementation of company law with adequate corporate governance rules; lack of effective legal framework for the conduct of business and non-proper functioning of a free- market economy including intellectual property rights or bankruptcy laws; access to finance granted by institutions implementing public policy objectives; lack of existence of a genuine financial sector and low social and environmental standards leading to unfair competition. It is further appropriate to provide that the Commission services mayshall issue a report describing the specific situation concerning these criteria in a certain country or a certain sector in taking into consideration the specific situation of European industries where their fixed cost linked to investment represent more than 5% of the turnover in the market economy; that such report and the evidence on which it is based mayshall be placed on the file of any investigation relating to that country or sector; and that interested parties should have ample opportunity to comment on the report and the evidence on which it is based in each investigation in which such report or evidence is used.
Amendment 31 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) It is further appropriate to recall that costs should normally be calculated on the basis of records kept by the exporter or producer under investigation. However, where there are significant distortions in the exporting country with the consequence that costs reflected in the records of the party concerned are artificially low, such costs may be adjusted or established on any reasonable basis, including information from other representative markets or from international prices or benchmarks. In the light of experience gained in past proceedings, it is appropriate to further clarify that, for the purposes of applying the provisions introduced by this regulation, due account should be taken of all relevant evidence, including relevant assessment reports regarding the circumstances prevailing on the domestic market of the exporting producers and the evidence on which they are based, which has been placed on the file, and upon which interested parties have had an opportunity to comment. It is especially the case in the absence of equivalent environmental and social standards or when overcapacities have an important impact on prices and costs. Overcapacities are defined when the commercial surpluses start being structural without any comparative advantage in the country, when domestic prices and export prices are lower than the prices on the world market or when investments in new production capacities are realised in discordance with a growing commercial surplus. Notes that trade unions can provide a specific insight in terms of health and safety conditions as well as environmental and social standards.
Amendment 43 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 - paragraph 6a - point a
Article 2 - paragraph 6a - point a
(a) In case it is determined, when applying this provision or any other relevant provision of this Regulation, that it is not appropriate to use domestic prices and costs in the exporting country due to the existence of significant distortions, the normal value shall be constructed on the basis of costs of production and sale reflecting undistorted prices or benchmarks. For this purpose, the sources that may be used include undistorted international prices, costs, or benchmarks, or corresponding costs of production and sale in an appropriate representative country with a similar level of economic development as the exporting country, provided the relevant cost data are readily available. Indirect environmental costs such as CO2 emissions shall be taken into account and estimated as a rate of the total cost for the same amount in Europe; in case of no cooperation from the exporting country, the maximal cost will be applied. The constructed normal value shall include a reasonable amount for administrative, selling and general costs and for profits.
Amendment 49 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 - paragraph 6a - point b
Article 2 - paragraph 6a - point b
(b) Significant distortions for the product concerned within the meaning of point (a) may be deemed to exist, inter alia, when reported prices or costs, including the costs of raw materials and energy, are not the result of free market forces as they are affected by government intervention or as they are the result of social and environmental dumping. In considering whether or not significant distortions exist regard may be had, inter alia, to the potential impact of the following: the market in question is to a significant extent served by enterprises which operate under the ownership, decision, control or policy supervision or guidance of the authorities of the exporting country; state presence in firms allowing the state to interfere with respect to prices or costs; market share beyond 40% of the sector world market is held by the industry of the exporting country which could be a sign of abuse of a dominant position; public policies or measures discriminating in favour of domestic suppliers or otherwise influencing free market forces; and access to finance granted by institutions implementing public policy objectives; distortion in the operation of the privatised economy; lack of implementation of company law with adequate corporate governance rules; lack of effective legal framework for the conduct of business and non-proper functioning of a free-market economy including intellectual property rights or bankruptcy laws; lack of existence of a genuine financial sector by devaluation of the national currency and low social and environmental standards leading to unfair competition.
Amendment 58 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 - paragraph 6 a - point b a (new)
Article 2 - paragraph 6 a - point b a (new)
(ba) Significant distortions for the product concerned within the meaning of point (a) shall be deemed to exist, inter alia, when reported prices or costs are the result of overcapacities in the sense that the price or the cost of the product are not the result of free market forces as they are affected by levels of overproductions which reduce the impact of fixed costs.
Amendment 85 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 - paragraph 7
Article 2 - paragraph 7
In the case of imports from countries which arenon-market economy countries which are members of WTO or which, at the date of initiation, are not members of the WTO and listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2015/755, normal value shall be determined on the basis of the price or constructed value in a market economy third country, or the price from such a third country to other countries, including the Union, or where those are not possible, on any other reasonable basis, including the price actually paid or payable in the Union for the like product, duly adjusted if necessary to include a reasonable profit margin.
Amendment 94 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1037
Article 10 - paragraph 7
Article 10 - paragraph 7
The Commission shall also offer consultations to the country of origin and/or export concerned with regard to other subsidies identified in the course of the investigation. In these situations, the Commission shall send to the country of origin and/or export a summary of the main elements concerning other subsidies, in particular those referred to in point (c) of paragraph 2 of this article. If the additional subsidies are not covered by the notice of initiation, the notice of initiation shall be amended and the amended version be published in the Official Journal of the European Union, inviting all interested parties to comment. The Commission shall also take into account the lack of cooperation of the country of origin and/or export during the investigation.
Amendment 48 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Local unrestricted wireless connectivity should only qualifty as free where it is provided without corresponding remuneration, whether by direct payment or other types of consideration, including, but not limited to, advertising and the provision of personal data, where it is free from restrictions with regard to the terms and conditions of its use, and where connectivity is for a limited period of time or with restrictions on speed or volume. Wireless connectivity should also be anonymous and secured against misuse.
Amendment 77 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) The available budget should be allocated in a geographically balanced manner so that projects can be covered in all the Member States. This principle, the aim of which is to guarantee geographical balance, should be included in the relevant work programmes adopted in accordance with the CEF Regulation, be specified in the calls for projects and, if necessary, should allow increased participation for applicants from Member States where participation has been low. The criteria for selecting applications should not result in a situation where areas that are already digitalised are favoured, to the detriment of regions that are most in need of connectivity. Areas in need of connectivity should take priority.
Amendment 13 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 239 a (new)
Recital 239 a (new)
(239 a) The objective of CEF blending facilities is to facilitate and streamline one application for all forms of support, including Union grants from CEF, public loans and private sector financing. Those blending facilities should aim to optimise the application process for project promoters by providing a single evaluation process, from the technical and financial points of view.
Amendment 33 #
2016/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The EIP should incorporate the Union commitment under the Addis Ababa Action Agenda on Financing for Development. It should also allow European investors and private companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises, to participacontribute more effectively to sustainable development in partner countries.
Amendment 39 #
2016/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Furthermore, the EFSD should operate as 'one-stop-shop' to receive financing proposals from financial institutions and public or private investors and deliver a wide range of financial support to eligible investments and guidance for investors. The EFSD Guarantee should be backed by the EFSD Guarantee Fund. The EFSD should deploy innovative instruments to support investments in sustainable development in partner countries and involve the private sector.
Amendment 40 #
2016/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Moreover, the Strategic Board should support the Commission in setting strategic guidance and overall investment goals. The Strategic Board should also support coordination and coherence between the regional platforms. This should ensure complementarity and strengthen synergies of the various instruments in external action. The Strategic Board should be co-chaired by the Vice-president of the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to ensure consistency and coherence with Union external policy objectives and partnership frameworks with third countries.
Amendment 45 #
2016/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In order to increase the impact of the EFSD Guarantee in view of the needs for increasing investments and funding for projects that contribute to sustainable development and create decent employment opportunities in the regions concerned, Member States should have the possibility of providing contributions in the form of a guarantee or cash. Those contributions could be earmarked by region, sector or investment window.
Amendment 46 #
2016/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The Commission should report annually to the European Parliament and the Council on the financing and investment operations covered by the EFSD Guarantee with a view to ensuring accountability to the European citizens. The report should be made public in order to allow relevant stakeholders, including civil society, to express their views. The Commission should also report annually to the European Parliament and the Council on the management of the EFSD Guarantee Fund so that accountability and, transparency and effectiveness of the management are ensured.
Amendment 50 #
2016/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) In light of the findings of the European Court of Auditors´ Special Report No 14/2014, the Commission should annually evaluate the improvement in its management capacities to make the operations of the EFSD more effective and transparent.
Amendment 53 #
2016/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The EFSD shall contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda with a particular focus on sustainable growth, eradication of poverty, decent job creation, socio-economic sectors, improving access to public services, on climate change mitigation and adaptation and on the support to micro, small and medium sized enterprises, thus addressing root causes of migration and contributing to sustainable reintegration of returned migrants in their countries of origin while maximising additionality, delivering innovative products and crowding in private sector funds.
Amendment 56 #
2016/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
It shall provide strategic guidance and support the Commission in setting overall investment goals as regards the use of the EFSD Guarantee, the criteria of eligibility of investment to the regional platforms and operating policies and procedures. The strategic board shall also support overall coordination, cooperation and coherence between the regional investment platforms and with the external lending mandate operations managed by the EIB, including the EIB resilience initiative. The strategic board activity will be overseen by a steering committee on a permanent basis within the European Parliament.
Amendment 63 #
2016/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) contribute to economic and social development, with particular focus on sustainability and, eradication of poverty and decent job creation (in particular for youth and women), thus addressing root causes of migration and contributing to sustainable reintegration of returned migrants in their countries of origin;
Amendment 78 #
2016/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) detailed information on calls on the EFSD Guarantee, losses, returns, amounts recovered and any other payments received as well as indication of risks of future calls on the EFSD Guarantee;
Amendment 79 #
2016/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. An assessment of the achievements of overall investment goals set up by the strategic board pursuant to Article 5 of this regulation;
Amendment 62 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31
Recital 31
Amendment 66 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 32
Recital 32
Amendment 70 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 33
Recital 33
Amendment 99 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 38 – paragraph 1
Recital 38 – paragraph 1
Amendment 105 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 38 – paragraph 2
Recital 38 – paragraph 2
Amendment 111 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 38 – paragraph 3
Recital 38 – paragraph 3
In order to ensure the functioning of any licensing agreement, information society service providers storing and providing accesswhose active role enables them to have knowledge of or control over stored data or to othe public to large amounts ofrwise change or interfere with copyright protected works or other subject- matter uploaded by their users, as well as to provide access to the public to such data, should take appropriate and proportionate measures to ensure protection of works or other subject-matter, such as implementing effective technologies. This obligation should alsoonly apply whento those information society service providers are eligible for the liability exemption provided in Article 14 of Directive 2000/31/ECthat have significant market power.
Amendment 120 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) Collaboration between information society service providers storing and providing access to the public to large amounts ofwhose active role enables them to have knowledge of or control over stored data or to otherwise change or interfere with copyright protected works or other subject-matter uploaded by their users and rightholders, as well as to provide access to the public to such data, is essential for the functioning of technologies, such as content recognition technologies. In such cases, rightholders should provide the necessary data to allow the services to identify their content and the services should be transparent towards rightholders with regard to the deployed technologies, to allow the assessment of their appropriateness. The services should in particular provide rightholders with information on the type of technologies used, the way they are operated and their success rate for the recognition of rightholders' content. Those technologies should also allow rightholders to get information from the information society service providers on the use of their content covered by an agreement.
Amendment 136 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall provide for an exception to the rights provided for in Article 2 of Directive 2001/29/EC, Articles 5(a) and 7(1) of Directive 96/9/EC and Article 11(1) of this Directive for reproductions and extractions made by research organisationsany entities, regardless of their legal form or focus, in order to carry out text and data mining of works or other subject-matter to which they have lawful access for the purposes of scientific research.
Amendment 191 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11
Article 11
Amendment 213 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Information society service providers that store and provide to the public access to large amounts ofwhose active role enables them to have knowledge of or control over stored data or to otherwise change or interfere with works or other protected subject-matter uploaded by their users, as well as to provide access to the public to such data, shall, in cooperation with rightholders, take measures to ensure the functioning of agreements concluded with rightholders for the use of their works or other subject-matter or to prevent the availability on their services of works or other subject-matter identified by rightholders through the cooperation with the service providers. Those measures, such as the use of effective content recognition technologies, shall be appropriate and proportionate. The service providers shall provide rightholders with adequate information on the functioning and the deployment of the measures, as well as, when relevant, adequate reporting on the recognition and use of the works and other subject-matter.
Amendment 224 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Member States shall ensure that the obligation referred to in paragraph 1 only applies to those information society service providers that have significant market power.
Amendment 53 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The extended EFSI should address remaining market failures and sub-optimal investment situations and continue to mobilise private sector financing in investments crucial for Europe’s future job creation – including for the youth –, growth and competitiveness with strengthened additionalitysustainable quality and high levels of human capital, creation of good quality jobs – especially for the youth –, growth and competitiveness with strengthened additionality, as well as for increasing social cohesion, social inclusion and thus enhancing the well-being of citizens of the Union. They include investments in the areas of energy, environment and climate action, social and human capital and related infrastructure, healthcare, research and innovation, cross- border and sustainable transport, as well as the digital transformation. In particular, the contribution of operations supported by the EFSI to achieving the Union’s ambitious targets set at the Paris Climate Conference (COP21) should be reinforced. Energy interconnection priority projects and energy efficiency projects should also be increasingly targeted, which contribute to greater energy security for the EU, should also be increasingly targeted. Similarly, in the digital sector, and within the scope of the ambitious Union policy on the digital economy, new digital infrastructure targets should be set in order to ensure that the Union will be a global pioneer in the new age of the so- called ‘internet of things’, blockchain technology and cyber- and network- security. Moreover, a criterion for the success of the EFSI should be the assistance provided to policy areas that suffered from cuts in investments in order to fund the EFSI, such as research grants, especially for low technology readiness levels. In addition, EFSI support to motorways should be avoided, unless it is needed to support private investment in transport in cohesion countries or in cross- border transport projects involving at least one cohesion country. For reasons of clarity, although they are already eligible, it should be explicitly laid down that projects in the fields of agriculture, fishery and aquaculture come within the general objectives eligible for EFSI support. EFSI support to fossil fuel projects is to be avoided.
Amendment 89 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) It is to be noted that strict implementation of the Stability and Growth Pact is an obstacle for some Member States, particularly those that suffered more from the recent financial crisis, to participating directly in the EFSI or indirectly by contributing with public financing to individual projects and platforms. In order to encourage further contributions from Member States and regional and local administrations, any direct or indirect national contributions should be treated as ‘one-offs’ under the Stability and Growth Pact. These measures will support Member States in implementing necessary reforms that are essential for consolidating the growth of local economies.
Amendment 37 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) This regulation should contribute to the transformation towards a low- carbon economy and to achieving the goals set in the Paris Agreement, in coherence with the EU Emissions Trading System and the Effort Sharing Decision.
Amendment 42 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The LULUCF sector can contribute to climate change mitigation in several ways, in particular by reducing emissions, and maintaining and enhancing sinks and carbon stocks, and providing bio-materials that can act as temporary carbon stores and carbon substitutes, replacing fossil based materials and fuels. In order for measures aiming in particular at increasing carbon sequestration to be effective, the sustainable forest management and long- term stability and adaptability of carbon pools is essential.
Amendment 78 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) harvested wood products.
Amendment 95 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. By derogation from the requirement to apply the default value established in Article 5(3), a Member State may transition cropland, grassland, wetland, settlements and other land from the category of such land converted to forest land to the category of forest land remaining forest land after 30 years from the date of conversion. Any decision to grant this derogation must be based on the IPCC guidelines;
Amendment 121 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The national forestry accounting planreport shall contain all the elements listed in Annex IV, section B and include a proposed new forest reference level based on the continuation of currentactive, sustainable forest management practice and intensity, as documented between 1990-2009 per forest type and per age class in national forests,up to the year 2017 expressed in tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year.
Amendment 142 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 170 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – part A – paragraph 1 – point e
Annex IV – part A – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) Reference levels should take into account the objective of contributing to the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use of natural resources, as set out in the EU Forest Strategy, Member States' national forest policies, and the EU Biodiversity Strategy and the EU Bioeconomy Strategy;
Amendment 106 #
2016/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) (i) third-country nationals, who, owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, political opinion or membership of a particular social group, are outside the country of nationality or the part of that country in which they formerly habitually resided, and are unable or, owing to such fear, are unwilling to avail themselves of the protection of that country, or stateless persons, who, being outside of the country of former habitual residence or of the part of that country in which they formerly habitually resided, for the same reasons as mentioned above, are unable or, owing to such fear, unwilling to return to or stay in it, or, failing that,
Amendment 121 #
2016/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii – indent 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii – indent 2
– the minor children of couples referred to in the first indent or of third- country nationals or stateless persons to be resettled, on the condition that they are unmarried, regardless of whether they were born in or out of wedlock or adopted as defined under the national law of the Member State;
Amendment 215 #
2016/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) In accordance with Article 80 of the Treaty, Union acts should, whenever necessary, contain appropriate measures to give effect to the principle of solidarity. A voluntary corrective allocation mechanism should be established in order to ensure a fair sharing of responsibility between Member States and a swift access of applicants to procedures for granting international protection in situations when a Member State is confronted with a disproportionate number of applications for international protection for which it is responsible under this Regulation.
Amendment 256 #
2016/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) A Member State of allocation may decide not to accept the allocated applicants during a twelve months-period, in which case it should enter this information in the automated system and notify the other Member States, the Commission and the European Union Agency for Asylum. Thereafter the applicants that would have been allocated to that Member State should be allocated to the other Member States instead. The Member State which temporarily does not take part in the corrective allocation should make a solidarity contribution of EUR 250,000 per applicant not accepted to the Member State that was determined as responsible for examining those applications. The Commission should lay down the practical modalities for the implementation of the solidarity contribution mechanism in an implementing act. The European Union Agency for Asylum will monitor and report to the Commission on a yearly basis on the application of the financial solidarity mechanism.
Amendment 783 #
2016/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. The allocation mechanism referred to in this Chapter shall be applied voluntarily for the benefit of a Member State, where that Member State is confronted with a disproportionate number of applications for international protection for which it is the Member State responsible under this Regulation.
Amendment 884 #
Amendment 898 #
2016/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 3
Article 37 – paragraph 3
Amendment 910 #
2016/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 4
Article 37 – paragraph 4
Amendment 914 #
2016/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 5
Article 37 – paragraph 5
Amendment 988 #
2016/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1
Article 45 – paragraph 1
1. The competent asylum authorities of the Member States referred to in Article 47 shall have access to the automated system referred to in Article 44(1) for entering the information referred to in Article 20(7), Article 22(1), (4) and (5), Article 37(1) and point (h) of Article 39.
Amendment 128 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Natural gas (gas) remainis an essential component of the energy supply of the Union. A large proportion of such gas is imported into the Union from third countrThis makes security of gas supply a key element of the Union's overall energy security, with relevance to the Union's competitiveness and growth. Even though more than 50 % of gas consumption in the Union and the rest of the European Economic Area is currently covered by domestic production, a growing proportion of gas is imported from third countries. Enhancing the Union's energy security and making its gas market more resilient thus requires creating a stable, market-based regulatory framework for developing gas production from domestic sources. Furthermore, increasing energy efficiency as well as the use of renewable energy sources reduces the Union's reliance on gas imports, thereby also addressing dependence on dominant external suppliers.
Amendment 136 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) The Union is committed to lessening its dependency on fossil fuels and to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions consistently with the commitment to holding the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2 °C above preindustrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 °C.
Amendment 137 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) Since the year 2000, the EU gas demand has declined by 14%, partly due to the economic crisis, but also due to the implementation of energy efficiency policies. The Union's climate and energy objectives and the transition towards a low-carbon economy will continue to have a significant impact on the demand for gas. Any future analysis of gas demand should therefore take these trends and targets into account.
Amendment 147 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) This Regulation aims to ensure that all the necessary measures are taken to safeguard an uninterrupted supply of gas throughout the Union, in particular to protected customers in the event of difficult climatic conditions or disruptions of the gas supply. These objectiveis should be achieved through the most cost- effective measures and in such, in a way that energy markets are not distorted, in accordance with Article 194 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) and with the goals of the Energy Union to deliver secure, affordable and climate-friendly energy.
Amendment 148 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The Commission's Communication on Energy Efficiency (COM(2014)520), highlighted that energy efficiency has a fundamental role to play in the transition towards a more competitive, secure and sustainable energy system with an internal energy market at its core. Saving energy and reducing gas consumption should therefore be a priority to secure gas supply and improve Europe's energy independence. Member States should give energy efficiency primary consideration to decrease the use of gas, particularly in the construction and renovation of buildings as gas accounts for around half of the EU principal energy consumption for heating and cooling.
Amendment 162 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Energy efficiency first is a central principle of the Energy Union strategy. It is the most effective way to cut emissions, bring savings to consumers, protect the most vulnerable, and reduce the EU's fossil fuel import dependency. First and foremost, security of supply means minimising the Union's gas dependency by becoming more energy efficient. For every 1% improvement in energy efficiency, EU gas imports fall by 2.6%. Policies and measures to reduce gas consumption by improving energy efficiency, particularly in buildings, should therefore be included in preventive action plans.
Amendment 165 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) An internal gas market that operates smoothly is the best guarantee of well-interconnected and well- functioning internal gas market, free of "energy islands", is the best means by which to ensure security of energygas supply across the Union and towhile reduceing the exposure of individual Member States to the harmful effects of supply disruptions. Where a Member State's security of gas supply is threatened, there is a risk that measures developed unilaterally by that Member State may jeopardise the proper functioning of the internal gas market and damage the gas supply to customers in other Member Statedamage gas supply to customers in other Member States, negatively affecting the proper functioning of the internal gas market and causing costly stranded assets. To allow the internal gas market to function even in the face of a shortage of supply, provision must be made for solidarity and coordination in the response to supply crises,at regional and Union level as regards both preventive action and the reaction to actual disruptions of supply.
Amendment 176 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) So far, the potential forof regional cooperation to introduce more efficient and less costly measures through regional cooperation has not been fully exploited. This has to do not only withapplies to better coordination of national mitigation actions in emergency situations, but also of as well as to national preventive measures, such as improved energy efficiency, national storage or policies related to liquefied natural gas (LNG), which can be strategically important in certain regions.
Amendment 182 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In a spirit of solidarity, regional cooperation, which involvinges both public authorities and natural gas undertakings, should be is the guiding principle of this Regulation, towith the aim of identifying the relevant risks in each region and, optimiseing the benefits of coordinated measures to mitigate them and to imp, whilem ent the most cost-effective measures for Union consumersuring that the measures are cost-effective for customers and ensuring affordable energy prices for citizens. This could be facilitated by providing in-depth analysis at Union level on the relevant Emergency Supply Corridors, based on gas supply sources common for a group of Member States.
Amendment 188 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) In a spirit of system integration, cooperation between electricity and gas authorities and undertakings should be another guiding principle of this regulation, to identify the relevant synergies between gas and electricity system development and operation, and optimise the benefits of coordinated approaches to implementing the most cost-effective measures for EU consumers.
Amendment 192 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Responsibility for security of gas supply should be shared by natural gas undertakings, Member States, acting through their competent authorities; and the Commission, within their respective remits. Such shared responsibility requires very close cooperation between these partiesose parties as well as, where appropriate, with electricity undertakings in cases where they can provide an alternative source of energy or serve to decrease the gas demand. However, customers using gas for electricity generation or industrial purposes may also have an important role to play in security of gas supply, as they can respond to a crisis by taking demand-side measures such as interruptible contracts and fuel switching, which have an immediate impact on the supply/demand balance. -demand balance. These would be most effective if taken as an addition to longer-term energy efficiency measures to reduce gas demand for heating and cooling in buildings, as well as improved industrial processes that lead to reduced gas demand. Security of gas supply to customers using gas for electricity generation or industrial purposes may also be considered to be essential in some cases. They could be granted a certain level of protection by ensuring that during an emergency they are among the last consumers to forego supply. Member States should be able to provide for this possibility when identifying the supply restrictions orders to be applied in the case of an emergency.
Amendment 197 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Responsibility for the development of sustainable, affordable and secure energy and in particular for the delivery of the EU's climate and energy objectives is shared by Member States and the Commission.
Amendment 210 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) A regional approach to assessing risks and defining and adopting preventive and mitigating measures enables efforts to be coordinated, bringing significant benefits in terms of the effectiveness of measures and optimisation of resources. This applies particularly to measures designed to guarantee a continued supply, under very demanding conditions, to protected customers, and to measures to mitigate the impact of an emergency. Assessing correlated risks at regional level, taking both gas and electricity systems into account, which is both more comprehensive and more precise, will ensure that Member States are better prepared for any crises. Moreover, in an emergency, a coordinated and pre-agreed approach to security of supply ensures a consistent response and reduces the risk of negative spill-over effects that purely national measures could have in neighbouring Member States. As preparation for a coordinated and pre- agreed approach, it is important that Member States, have also assessed and implemented the cost-effective demand reduction measures available in their areas, especially for the reduction of heating and cooling demand in buildings, but also by improving industrial processes using gas. The regional approach should not lift the responsibility from individual Member States to comply with their national security of supply standards, and should not prevent inter-regional cooperation outside the regions established in Annex I of this Regulation.
Amendment 225 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) For the purpose of this Regulation, the following criteria should therefore be taken into account when definestablishing the regional groups: supply patterns, supply and energy demand patterns, existing and planned interconnections and interconnection capacity between Member States for both electricity and gas, market development and maturity, existing regional cooperation structures, the level of diversification of gas routes sources of gas supply, and the number of Member States in a region, which should be limited to ensure that the group remains of a manageable size.
Amendment 241 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) When conducting a comprehensive risk assessment to be prepared at regional level, competent authorities should assess natural, technological, infrastructural, commercial, financial, social, political and, geopolitical, environmental, climate, market- related risks, and any other relevant onerisks, including, where appropriate, the disruption of the supplies from the single largesdominant suppliers. All risks should be addressed by effective, proportionate and non- discriminatory measures to be developed in the preventive action plan and the emergency plan and include both demand-side as well as supply-side measures. The results of the risk assessments should also contribute to the all hazard risk assessments foreseen under aprovided for in Article 6 of Decision No 1313/2013/EU18 of the European Parliament and of the Council. __________________ 18 Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 24).
Amendment 249 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) To provide input to the risk assessments, the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas ('ENTSO for gGas'), in consultation with the Gas Coordination Group and with the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO- E), should carry out integrated Union-wide simulations similar to the stress test conducted in 2014. Such simulations should be updated at least every two years. A smarter integration of European gas and electricity systems and demand side management can significantly improve European resilience and energy security while decreasing investment in gas infrastructure. The Gas coordination group, the Union-wide simulations carried out by ENTSOG, national assessments, preventive and emergency action plans shall evolve to reflect the integration of energy systems.
Amendment 273 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Demand-side measures, such as encouraging the use of renewable energy sources, reducing heating and cooling demand in buildings by coordinated energy efficiency and demand response measures, fuel switching or reducing the gas supply to large industrial consumers in an economically efficient ordmanner, may have a valuable role to play in ensuring energy security, if they can be applied quickly and significantly reduce demand in response to a supply disruption. Much more should be done to promote efficient energy use, particularly where demand-side measures are needed. The environmental impact of any demand and supply-side measures proposed must be taken into account, with preference being given, as far as possible, to measures that have least impact on the environment and the climate. At the same time, security of gas supply andshould remain a priority for measures undertaken in the case of disruption to supply, while competitiveness aspects must beshould also be properly taken into account.
Amendment 278 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) The preventive action plans and emergency plans should be updated on a regularly basis and published. They should be subject to peer review which should be monitored by the Commission. The peer review process is intended to allows for early identification of inconsistencies and measures that could endanger the security of gas supply of other Member States', security of supplyuch as poor energy efficiency performance, thereby ensuring thatconsistency of the plans fromacross different regions are consistent with one another. It also enables Member States to share best practice. The plans should be coherent with the Union's climate and energy targets.
Amendment 285 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Mandatory comprehensive templates including all the risks to be covered by the risk assessment and all the components of the preventive action plans and the emergency plans are needed to facilitate the risk assessment and preparation of the plans, their peer review and their assessment by the Commission. These templates should also include demand-side measures that could cost- effectively reduce security of supply risks by reducing the gas demand.
Amendment 319 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) One of the Union goals is to strengthen the Energy Community that wouldin order to ensure effective implementation of the Union energy acquis, energy market reforms and incentivising investments in the energy sector, including renewable energy and demand side measures enhancing energy efficiency, by closer integration of the Union and Energy Community energy markets. This also entails also introducing common crisis management by proposing preventive action plans and emergency plans at the regional level including the Energy Community Contracting Parties. Furthermore, the Commission Communication of 16 October 2014 on the short term resilience of the European gas system from October 2014 refers to the need to apply internal energy market rules on the flow of energy between the Union Member States and the Energy Community Contracting Parties. In this regard, in order to ensure an efficient crisis management on borders between the Union Member States and the Energy Community Contracting Parties, the necessary arrangements following the adoption of a Joint Act should be set so that specific cooperation with any individual Energy Community Contracting Party can take place once the required mutual provisions have been duly put into place.
Amendment 326 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) Since gas supplies from third countries are central to the security of the Union gas supply, the Commission should coordinate action with regard to third countries, assess their sustainability, carbon footprint and long-term viability, work with supplying and transit countries on arrangements to handle crisis situations and ensure a stable gas flow to the Union. The Commission should be entitled to deploy a task force to monitor gas flows into the Union in crisis situations, in consultation with the third countries involved, and, where a crisis arises from difficulties in a third country, to act as mediator and facilitator.
Amendment 346 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
This Regulation also encourages preventive measures reducing gas demand, for example through measures enhancing energy efficiency and increasing the share of renewable energy, in order to decrease the Union's dependency on gas imports.
Amendment 411 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State or, where a Member State so provides, the competent authority shall ensure that the necessary measures are taken so that in the event of a disruption of the single largest gas infrastructure, the technical capacity of the remaining infrastructure, determined according to the N – 1 formula as provided in point 2 of Annex II, is able, without prejudice to paragraph 2 of this Article, to satisfy total gas demand of the calculated area during a day of exceptionally high gas demand occurring with a statistical probability of once in 20 years. This should be done having regard to gas consumption trends, taking the long-term impacts of energy efficiency measures and the utilisation rates of existing capacities into account. This is without prejudice to the responsibility of system operators to make the corresponding investments and to the obligations of transmission system operators as laid down in Directive 2009/73/EC and Regulation (EC) No 715/2009.
Amendment 412 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The obligation to ensure that the remaining infrastructure has the technical capacity to satisfy total gas demand, as referred to in paragraph 1, shall also be considered to be fulfilled where the competent authority demonstrates in the preventive action plan that a supply disruption may be sufficiently compensated for, in a timely manner, by appropriate market- and non-market based demand-side measures. For that purpose, the formula provided in point 4 of Annex II shall be used.
Amendment 415 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(4a) Member States shall ensure that, as a first step, the market is always tested in a transparent, detailed and non- discriminatory manner, to assess whether the investment needed to fulfil the obligations set out in paragraph 4 is required.
Amendment 425 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. The competent authority, using the same criteria, shall ensure that demand- side measures meet the same conditions and can contribute on an equal and cost- effective basis to the security of supply.
Amendment 444 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Member States may comply with the obligation laid down in the first subparagraph of this paragraph by reducing the demand for gas through the implementation of energy efficiency measures or by replacing the gas with a different source of energy, in particular renewable energy, to the extent that the same level of protection is achieved.
Amendment 455 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. Natural gas undertakings shall be allowed to meet their obligations under this Article at a regional or Union level, where appropriate. The competent authorities shall not require the standards laid down in this Article to be met based on infrastructure or demand-side measures located only within its territory.
Amendment 467 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The competent authorities of each region as listed in Annex I shall jointly make an assessment at regional level of all risks affecting the security of gas supply ("risk assessment"). The assessment shall take into account all relevant risks such as natural disasters, technological, geopolitical, environmental, climate, commercial, social, political and other risks. The risk assessment shall be carried out by:
Amendment 500 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The risk assessment shall be prepared in accordance with the template in Annex IV. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 18 to amend those templates taking into account Member State implementation timeframes.
Amendment 502 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. Natural gas undertakings, industrial gas customers, the relevant organisations representing the interests of household and industrial gas customers, the national regulatory authority for buildings, as well as Member States and the national regulatory authority, where it is not the competent authority, shall cooperate with the competent authorities and provide it upon request with all necessary information for the risk assessment.
Amendment 504 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Article 6 – paragraph 5
5. The risk assessment once agreed by all Member States in the region shall be notified to the Commission for the first time no later than on 1 September 2018. The risk assessment shall be updated every four years unless circumstances warrant more frequent updates. The risk assessment shall take account of progress made in investments, including energy efficiency investments, needed to cope with the infrastructure standard defined in Article 4 and of country-specific difficulties encountered in the implementation of new alternative solutions. It shall also build on the experience acquired through the simulation of the emergency plans contained in Article 9 (2).
Amendment 516 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The competent authorities of the Member States of each region as listed in Annex I, in cooperation with the national regulatory authorities where they are not the competent authorities, after consulting the natural gas undertakings, the relevant organisations representing the interests of household and industrial gas customers, including electricity producers, and the national regulatory authorities, where they are not the competent authorities, shall establish jointlythe relevant organisations managing the Member States' energy demand and energy dependency, the national environmental agency, shall establish jointly, after having drafted their national plans:
Amendment 524 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) a preventive action plan containing the measures, including energy efficiency and demand side measures, for example reduction of gas demand through the renovation and construction of buildings, to be adopted to remove or mitigate the risks identified in the region, including risks of purely national dimension, in accordance with the risk assessment undertaken pursuant to Article 6 and in accordance with Article 8; and
Amendment 529 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) an emergency plan containing the measures, including demand-side measures, for example through closer coordination with the electricity sector, to be taken to remove or mitigate the impact of a gas supply disruption in the region, including events of purely national dimension, in accordance with Article 9.
Amendment 546 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The preventive action plan and the emergency plan shall be developed in accordance with the templates contained in Annex V. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 18 to amend those templates taking into account Member State implementation timeframes.
Amendment 563 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point e
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point e
(e) endangers the security of gas supply of other Member States or of the Union as a whole, notably through poor energy efficiency.
Amendment 581 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the measures, volumes and capacities needed to fulfil the infrastructure and supply standards in each Member State of the region, as laid down in Articles 4 and 5, including the assessment of the potential for gas demand reduction through refurbishing of the building stock and economy wide energy efficiency measures, where applicable, the extent to which demand-side measures can sufficiently compensate, in a timely manner, for a supply disruption as referred to in Article 4(2), the identification of the single largest gas infrastructure of common interest in the case of application of Article 4(3), the identification of the single largest gas supplier, the necessary gas volumes per category of protected customers and per scenario as referred to in Article 5(1) and any increased supply standard under Article 5(2), including a justification ofreasons for the compliance with the conditions set in Article 5(2) and a description of a mechanism to temporarily reduce any increased supply standard or additional obligation in accordance with Article 12;
Amendment 584 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) obligations imposed on natural gas and, where appropriate, electricity undertakings and other relevant bodies likely to have an impact on security of gas supply, such as obligations for the safe operation of the gas system;
Amendment 585 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) the other preventive measures designed to address the risks identified in the risk assessment, such as those relating to the need to enhance interconnections between neighbouring Member States, to further improve energy efficiency, to reduce gas demand through electrification of the heating & cooling sector, to manage cost effectively gas supply disruptions through an integrated approach with the electricity system, and the possibility to diversify gas routes and sources of supply, if appropriate, to address the risks identified in order to maintain gas supply to all customers as farfor as long as possible;
Amendment 596 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) description of the impact of the measures on the environment, the climate and on consumers;
Amendment 598 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) information on existing and future interconnections, including those providing access to the gas network of the Union, cross-border flows, cross-border access to storage and LNG facilities and the bi- directional capacity, in particular in the event of an emergency, as well as calculations and impact assessments to compare the possibility through demand- side measures to cost-effectively reduce or eliminate the need for these supply-side infrastructural investments;
Amendment 601 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
(ka) Information on alternative sources of energy to ensure security of supply, in particular renewable energy sources and energy efficiency measures.
Amendment 605 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The preventive action plan shall only encourage the construction of new gas infrastructure in case of utmost necessity and after other alternatives via renewable energy sources and energy efficiency measures have been duly assessed.
Amendment 611 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) potential impact on the security of gas supply of neighbouring Member States, notably for those measures that could reduce the liquidity in regional markets or restrict flows to neighbouring Member States, such as poor energy efficiency;
Amendment 636 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) identify, if appropriate, the measures and actions to be taken to mitigate the potential impact of a gas supply disruption on district heating and the supply of electricity generated from gas, notably through an integrated view of energy systems operations across electricity and gas;
Amendment 659 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10a 1. By 1 November 2021, ENTSO for Gas and Electricity shall carry out a joint Union wide simulation of supply and infrastructure disruption scenarios. The scenarios shall be defined jointly by ENTSO for Gas and Electricity in consultation with the Energy Coordination Group. The Competent authorities – including electricity, gas, energy efficiency and environmental authorities, shall provide the ENTSOs with the necessary data for the simulations such as peak demand values, production capacity and demand side measures. It shall establish and asses Emergency Supply Corridors complementary to the regional approach, along which gas can flow from a gas source across regions in order to prevent fragmentation of the internal gas market. The results of that assessment and the proposal of the Emergency Supply Corridors shall be discussed in the Gas Coordination Group. That Union-wide simulation and those Emergency Supply Corridors shall be updated every four years unless circumstances warrant more frequent updates. 2. In the event of an emergency declared by one or more competent authorities , the Member States on the Emergency Supply Corridors shall ensure that all essential information is provided as regards the gas supply, in particular, available gas quantities, possible modalities and sources for gas channelling to the Member States having declared the emergency . Member States on the Emergency Supply Corridor shall ensure that no measures prevent the supply of gas to the Member States that have declared the emergency. 3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 18 to establish the Emergency Supply Corridors.
Amendment 704 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. The technical, legal and financial arrangements for the application of paragraph 3 shall be agreed among the Member States which are directly connected to each other and described in the emergency plans of their respective regions. Such arrangements may cover, among others, gas prices to be applied, use of interconnectors, including bi-directional capacity, gas volumes and the coverage of compensation costs. Market-based measures such as auctions shall be preferred for the implementation of the obligation laid down in paragraph 3. In case the technical, legal and financial arrangements necessary to apply paragraph 3 are amended, the relevant emergency plan shall be updated accordingly. The Commission shall oversee the fairness of the technical, legal and financial arrangements for the application of paragraph 3.
Amendment 716 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) daily flow of gas and gas-fired electricity at all cross-border entry and exit points as well as all points connecting a production facility, a storage facility or an LNG terminal to the network, in million cubic meters per day (mcm/d);
Amendment 717 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) information on the measures planned to be undertaken and already implemented by the competent authority to mitigate the emergency, including demand-side measures, and information on their effectiveness;
Amendment 762 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 9
Article 13 – paragraph 9
9. The competent authorities and the Commission shall preserve the strict confidentiality of commercially sensitive information made available through Article 13.
Amendment 834 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point 1.1 – point f a (new)
Annex IV – point 1 – point 1.1 – point f a (new)
(fa) Describe the role of additional energy efficiency measures and their effect on annual final gas consumption.
Amendment 837 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point 1.2 – point g a (new)
Annex IV – point 1 – point 1.2 – point g a (new)
(ga) Describe the role of additional energy efficiency measures and their effect on annual final gas consumption.
Amendment 852 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 1 – point 1.1 – point f a (new)
Annex V – point 1 – point 1.1 – point f a (new)
(fa) Describe the role of additional energy efficiency measures and their effect on annual final gas consumption.
Amendment 854 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 1 – point 1.2 – point g a (new)
Annex V – point 1 – point 1.2 – point g a (new)
(ga) Describe the role of additional energy efficiency measures and their effect on annual final gas consumption.
Amendment 865 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 5 – introductory part
Annex V – point 5 – introductory part
Please describe the preventive measures in place or to be adopted, including measures to reduce gas demand and those regarding L-gas:
Amendment 868 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 5 – point b
Annex V – point 5 – point b
(b) Describe other measures, including energy efficiency measures, adopted for reasons other than the risk assessment but with a positive impact for the security of supply of the region/Member State
Amendment 869 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 5 – point b a (new)
Annex V – point 5 – point b a (new)
(ba) Explain the extent to which efficiency measures, including on the demand side, have been considered to increase security of supply
Amendment 872 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 5 – point b b (new)
Annex V – point 5 – point b b (new)
(bb) Explain the extent to which renewable energy sources have been considered to increase security of supply
Amendment 9 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes the considerable long-term impact of EFSI on the EU budget; believes that EFSI invests in projects that are not the same as those targeted by the H2020- affected budget lines and CEF; stresses therefore that, if the EU is to reach its research and innovation targets, the unanimously agreed level of financing of these programmes needs to be fully restored; recalls, in this context, that CEF in the area of energy and telecom has high political priority foris essential for the completion of the Energy Union and the Digital Union;
Amendment 188 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that EU development cooperation should continue to address the root causes of forced displacement by promoting peace, democracy and security, reducing poverty and inequality, strengthening basic services, addressing state fragility and promoting human rights and, good governance and the rule of law, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 16 in the new 2030 Agenda;
Amendment 328 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that EU external action should be forward-looking instead of mainly reactive with changing objectives in response to new crises; recalls that the migration phenomenon stems from a complex set of causes such as a growing population, poverty, insufficient job creation, political instability, armed conflicts and climate change;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the fact that vocational education and training (VET) and VET mobility play a vital economic and social role in Europe as a mechanism leading to equal opportunities for all citizens, including those from socially disadvantaged groups, unemployed young people, migrants and women, who are all under-represented in VET; takes the view that Erasmus+ grants should match students’ real living expenses in individual countries so that all students can take part in the programme regardless of their social background; calls on the Commission and the Member States to position VET as a choice which leads to a promising career, make it accessible to all, ensure gender balance and non- discrimination, and guarantee that it is adequately funded;
Amendment 125 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a
Paragraph 6 – point a
a. Recommends improving the transparency and clarity of bills, which should include information on the final price, with an explanation of the different taxes, levinetwork charges, taxes and tarifflevies, together with information on the different energy sources and complaint handling, clear indication of contact points, and information on switching and energy efficiency measures; insists that clear language must be used, with technical terms either avoided or clearly explained; requests the Commission to identify minimum standards in this respect;
Amendment 154 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point c
Paragraph 6 – point c
c. Recommends developing rules for price comparison tools to ensure that consumers can access independent, up-to-date and understandable comparison tools; believes Member States should develop accreditation schemes covering all price comparison tools, in line with CEER guidelines; calls for the development of at least one impartial price comparison tool per Member State;
Amendment 185 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e
Paragraph 6 – point e
e. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy suppliers to automatically place customers on the most advantageous tariff, based on historic consumption patterns; notes, given that switching rates are low throughout Europe, that many households, especially the most vulnerable, are not engaged in the energy market and are stuck on outdated expensive tariffs; highlights the need to develop an inclusive energy market;
Amendment 210 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Insists that the provisions on switching, as set out in the Third Energy Package, should be fully implemented by Member States, and that national legislation must guarantee consumers the right to change suppliers in a quick, easy and cost-free way, with no termination fees or penalties; supports ACER's "Bridge to 2025" recommendations on switching;
Amendment 223 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Insists that the provisions of the directives on unfair commercial practices and consumer rights relating to doorstep selling, unfair terms or practices and aggressive marketing techniques be properly implemented and enforced by Member States so as to protect energy consumers; notes that complaints regarding door-step selling have increased in several countries and calls for a ban of these practices;
Amendment 249 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that local authorities, communities and individuals should form the backbone of the energy transition and should be actively supported to help them become energy producers and suppliers on an equal footing with other players with a dedicated approach to overcome hurdles;
Amendment 251 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that local authorities, communities, cooperatives and individuals should form the backbone of the energy transition and should be actively supported to help them become energy producers and suppliers on an equal footing with other players;
Amendment 257 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on Member States to introduce net metering schemes in order to support self-generation and cooperative energy production;
Amendment 279 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Considers that access to capital, high upfront investment costs and long repayment periods represent barriers to the take-up of self-generation and energy efficiency measures; calls, therefore, for the development of new business models and innovative financial instruments such as collective purchasing to incentivise self-generation, consumption and energy efficiency for all consumers; suggests that this should become a priority for the EIB, EFSI and the Structural Funds;
Amendment 336 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Believes that consumers should have easy and timely access to their consumption data in both volume and monetary terms, to help them make informed decisions; believes that where smart meters are rolled out there should be a solid legal framework to ensure an end to back-billing and a rollout that is efficient and affordable for consumers and is free of charge for energy-poor consumers; insists that efficiency savingbenefits from smart meters should be shared on a fair basis between grid operators and users;
Amendment 354 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Highlights the need to develop smart appliances which automate the management of energy demand in response to price signals; calls on Member States to provide support schemes for smart buildings;
Amendment 361 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the processing and storage of citizens’ energy-related data should be managed by neutral entities and should comply with the existing EU legislation, which lays down that the ownership of all data lies with the citizenconsumers should always remain in control of their data and that data should only be provided to third parties by explicit consent; considers that, in addition, citizens should be able to exercise their rights to correct and erase informationpersonal data;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
Amendment 18 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Commission’'s planned transformation of the electricity market must contribute to efficiency andcompetitiveness, security of supply and decarbonisation through investments in low-carbon energy technologies;
Amendment 36 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the integration of the electricity markets must also respect the right of the Member States to determine the nationalat according to article 194 TFEU, European energy policy shall ensure the functioning of the energy market, the security of energy supply, promote energy efficiency savings as well as the development of renewable energy mix and the overall structure of interconnection of energy networks; whereas the definition of their energy supplymix of Member States remains a national competence;
Amendment 45 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the positive experiences gained from cooperation in the Pentalateral Energy ForumRegional Security Coordination Initiative ("RSCIs") such as CORESO and TSC are models for greatcloser regional market responsibilityintegration; their design includes rules to ensure that capacities are allocated sufficiently in advance in order to provide investment signals for new and more efficient plants to be built rather than prolonging the lives of older, more polluting plants;
Amendment 85 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the EU's energy market design requires a per-plant emission performance standard to phase out the most carbon-intense fuels from the EU electricity mix;
Amendment 96 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the target of a medium-term increase in interconnection between the Member States to 15% couldwill improve security of supply and end energy islands;
Amendment 104 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the growing share of variable renewable energy sources in the electricity mix requires stable backup from flexible and sustainable energy sources and flexible technologies such as storage and demand-response;
Amendment 116 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission communication on the transformation of the energy market and endorses the view that, whilst pursuing the 2030 climate and energy objectives, the transformed electricity market should enhance regional cooperation on security of energy supply and should focus on more market and less regulationensuring a well- regulated market-based system which is capable of delivering on all of the EU's established energy and climate goals;
Amendment 121 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Believes that the ongoing energy transition is resulting in a move away from a centralised, inflexible, fossil-fuel based system towards one which is more decentralised, flexible, and renewables- based; thus a new system is needed to reflect these changing realities and adapt in the most secure, safe, efficient, affordable and sustainable manner;
Amendment 132 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for the existing regulatory framework of the European markets to be adjusted to allow for a growing share of renewable energy sources; stresses that a new market design for electricity must promote sustainable and efficient electricity supplypromote and reward flexibility, storage solutions, demand-side response technologies and further market integration which will help promote and integrate a growing share of renewable energy sources into the market; stresses that security of supply and decarbonisation will require a combination of liquid short-term (day- ahead and intraday) markets and long term price signals; ;
Amendment 207 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls for the European Commission to include the application of Emission Performance Standards in the impact assessment of the new market design in order to guarantee coherence with European energy targets;
Amendment 225 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the right of Member States to determine the conditions for the use of their energy resources, in their national energy mix and the overall structure of their energy supplysubject to the Treaty provisions which stipulate that European energy policy shall ensure the functioning of the energy market, ensure security of energy supply, promote energy efficiency and savings and the development of renewable energy and promote the interconnection of energy networks;
Amendment 247 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that network expansion in particular is indispensable with a view to completing the internal market in electricity with a growing share of renewables; regrets that there are still large gaps in the interconnections between some Member States, leading to network bottlenecks and significantly impairing cross-border energy trading; calls for the electricity interconnection objectives to be differentiated by region, be subject to the relevant cost-benefit analysis and aligned with the ENTSO-E ten-year network plan; stresses that once built, the availability of cross-border capacity is equally important given the increasing levels of capacity curtailments by Member States;
Amendment 281 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is sceptical of non-market based and purely national capacity mechanisms on the grounds of high cost and the risk of market distortions, and indirect subsidies to mature technologies; stresses that national capacity markets are subject to must comply withe EU rules on competition and state aid and should deliver long term price signals;
Amendment 312 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls for national capacity mechanisms only to be authorised whereInsists that capacity markets should only be used when the following criteria are met: a. Their need is confirmed by rigorous security of supply and system adequacy assessments, which include interconnections, storage, demand-side response and cross-border generation resources, and based on a homogenous and transparent methodology which identifies a clear risk to uninterrupted supply; the system a detailed analysis of the production and supply situation at regional level has been carried out in advance and a bottleneck has been identified which cannot be eliminated by less stringent measures such as a strategic reserve; quacy assessment should include general economic viability checks of the technologies operating in the system to determine if it can be expected that the existing resources would remain in operation regardless/under a business as usual scenario; b. This assessment examines and details why a capacity market is needed rather than other options such as increased interconnection and market integration with neighbouring countries, demand-side response measures and any other available measures; c. Their design is such that it is non- discriminatory to participation from electricity storage technologies, aggregated demand-side response, stable sources of renewable energy and participation from undertakings in other Member States; d. Their design includes rules to ensure that capacities are allocated sufficiently in advance in order to provide adequate investment signals for new and more efficient plants to be built rather than prolonging the lives of older, more polluting plants; e. Air quality rules are incorporated in order to eliminate the most polluting technologies;
Amendment 322 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Insists that badly-designed and ill thought-out capacity markets may amount to little more than state subsidies to traditional forms of generation; therefore calls on the Commission to closely monitor their compliance with state aid guidelines and take into account their incompatibility with the G20 and European Council commitments to phase out harmful subsidies to fossil fuels;
Amendment 331 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Insists that national capacity markets should be open to cross-border participation and to new and existing plants, be market-based and include generation, demand response and storage; furthermore, national capacity markets should deliver long term price signals and should only create the capacity strictly necessary for security of supply;
Amendment 345 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls for the further development of the energy-only market in the short term, based on the consistent application of existing legislation, the comprehensive expansion of transmission infrastructure and greater regional cooperation while setting up a complementary secure environment for capital-intensive long- term investment;
Amendment 346 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls for the further development of the energy-only market, based on the consistent application of existing legislation, the comprehensive expansion of transmission infrastructure where necessary, better interconnection, demand response schemes, storage and greater regional cooperation;
Amendment 357 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Insists that, before a capacity market is authorisedMember State proceeds with a capacity mechanism, it must be shown that all efforts have been made to reinforce the internal market and dismantle obstacles to flexibility;
Amendment 380 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Points out that time-varying electricity prices can trigger demand side flexibility, which can help balance demand and supply and smooth out variable renewable production patterns, stresses the importance in that regard of the electricity prices to reflect actual electricity costs;
Amendment 389 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that the expectation of future price surges can create incentives for producers and investors to invest in production capacity, particularly in high- efficiency modern gas-fired power stations, urges politicians not to intervene in the market even in the event of large price surges and calls, in the medium term, for the complete abolition of regulated final consumer pricefossil fuel technologies with low-capital expenditures, but not in low-carbon technologies characterised by a high upfront capital expenditure and low operating costs;
Amendment 399 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that the expectation of future price surges can create additional incentives for producers and investors to invest in production capacity, particularly in high- efficiency modern gas-fired power stations, urges politicians not to intervene in the market even in the event of large price surges and calls, in the medium term, for the complete abolition of regulated final consumer price and calls in the medium term, for the phasing-out of generally applied regulated final consumer prices, while taking into account energy poverty risks;
Amendment 407 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Notes that the European electricity system is undergoing a radical transformation, the current market design is unable to provide an efficient signal for long-term low-carbon investments, in particular due to the sustained perspective of very low prices on the wholesale market; notes that in an energy-only market characterised by low power prices on the wholesale market, renewables generation will have to find other sources of profits than market revenues or rely mainly on perpetrated public support schemes which should instead be progressively phased out;
Amendment 410 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Calls on the Commission to submit proposals allowing instruments to mitigate the revenues risk over 20 to 30 years, so that investments in new low- carbon generation are actually driven by the market, such as co-investments with contractual sharing of risks between large consumers and electricity producers or a market for long-term contracts based on average cost pricing;
Amendment 422 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Supports the EU’s goal of increasing the share of renewables to 30%; notes, however, that the permanent subsidising of renewables is outdated and that renewables too must react to market signals in this new energy system, since otherw and believes that in order to ensure the necessary investor and legal certainty national targets are needed; highlights that support schemes, where well- designed, have been a useful tool in rapidly bringing down the costs of renewables such as solar PV and onshore wind and as these technologies are becoming cost competitive and mature there will no longer be a need for such schemes; stresses that where support schemes are still needed for less mature forms of renewable energy, they should be designed in an efficient way that minimises market signals for all electricity producdistortion, while ensuring effective results in terms will be heightened disproportionatelyof renewable generation capacity development;
Amendment 462 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Warns against mixing energy supply objectives with climate policy objectives; calls for the ETS to be consistently reinforced and the market to be redesigned with a view to greater flexibility, so that in future CO2 and fuel prices can give more support to the expansion of renewables;
Amendment 472 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls for operators of large renewable power plants to be held strictly responsible for balancing within their areas and stresses that, in the event of departure from the schedule announced by the operator, an appropriate compensatory energy price shouldcan be charged;
Amendment 483 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls, with the subsidiarity principle in mind, for coordinated action by Member States at regional level in connection with the further expansion of renewables, in order to boost the economic efficiency of the energy market and to strengthen stability of the grid;
Amendment 492 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Is convinced that, alongside renewables, all safe and sustainable energy sources which serve the objective of gradual decarbonisation in line with the recent COP21global agreement will continue to have a role to play in electricity generation;
Amendment 500 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Stresses that existing non-sustainable overcapacity hampers reaching our energy and climate goals; therefore asks the Commission and the Member States to work together to address this overcapacity and improve investment conditions for replacing non-sustainable capacity by sustainable generation, storage solutions, grid interconnections and demand response schemes;
Amendment 523 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Stresses that greater consideration must be given to distribution system operators’ local and regional responsibility for the energy union; rejects, however, the unbundling of distribution systems beyond the scope of existing legislation, since the current rules have proved their usefulness and the consumer has a free choice of suppliTSO-DSO interface: the implementation of appropriate business models, dedicated infrastructures and harmonised support could foster an effective kick-start of Demand Side Response in each Member State and across borders;
Amendment 546 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls for measures to facilitate necessary investments in smart grids technologies, and in distribution systems which are not yet prepared for taking in growing quantities of renewables or for digitalisation; in this connection, data collection and distribution must be accorded a greater role and data protection must be secured;
Amendment 549 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls for measures to facilitatincentivise necessary investments in distribution systems which are not yet prepared for taking in growing quantities of renewables orand for digitalisation; in this connection, data collection and distributionDSOs must be accorded a greater role in data collecting and sharing and data protection must be secured;
Amendment 571 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Welcomes the work of ACER and calls for the agency to be provided with sufficient financial and human resources to carry out its current and future tasks and duties;
Amendment 587 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Calls for ACER to be given a power of decision-making in the coordination of cross-border issues, namely in the context of the RSCIs, with a view of optimizing energy resource management, accommodate national peculiarities, be cost based and follow market criteria; rejects, however, comprehensive monitoring of the energy market by ACER, since this would require the creation of a massive new authority;
Amendment 89 #
2015/2316(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Denounces the reported violence, discrimination and abuse in the migrant camps; stresses that the migrants are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Union needs to contribute to the fight against terrorism at home and abroad, including by supporting third party countries in combating terrorism; whereas the Union needs to make its external borders more secure;
Amendment 37 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas space capabilities for European security and defence are appropriate for a rangmultitude of situations, ranging from day- to- day peacetime use to crisis management and even full-scale warfare; whereas the development of such capabilities is a long- term venture; whereas the development of future capabilities needs to be programmed when current capabilities are being deployed;
Amendment 72 #
2015/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that the Union’'s space policy promotes scientific and technical progress, industrial competitiveness and the implementation of all EU policies, including security and defence policy; inviturges the Council, the VP/HR and the Commission to ensure that European space programmes develop space-based capabilities and services for European security and defence;
Amendment 11 #
2015/2275(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas Peace Support Operations (PSOs) are a form of crisis response, normally inwith the support of an internationally recognised organisation such as the UN or the African Union (AU), with a UN mandate, and designed to restore or maintain peace and tackle the complex emergencies and challenges posed by failing or weak states;
Amendment 13 #
2015/2275(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the AU and EU have a shared neighbourhood, history and future and the stability of that neighbourhood would greatly benefit the climate of all member states;
Amendment 22 #
2015/2275(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas appropriately experienced and equipped organisations and nations should provide those military resources necessary for a successful PSO, in order to help create the conditionsecure environments for civil organisations to do their work;
Amendment 38 #
2015/2275(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas anti-personnel landmines have been a major obstacle to post-conflict rehabilitation and development, not least in Africa, and the EU has spent some EUR 1.5 billion over the past 20 years on mine actionprocesses to support demining and assist mine victims, becoming the largest donor in this field;
Amendment 56 #
2015/2275(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
Recital R
R. whereas, and above all, the needs of the countries concerned, rather than any institutional ambition or the desire to prematurely to impose values which may have little relevance to the immediate crisis, should be the guiding principle for EU involvement;
Amendment 74 #
2015/2275(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the increasing capacity of the AU to provide a collective response byaddressing the African countries towho are in conflict on the continent, strengthening African ownership; highlights the contribution of the African Peace Facility to the funding of the AU; underlines the need for a rapid African response to crisis, and identifies the key role in this of the African Standby Force (ASF);
Amendment 95 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for the continuation of technical and capacity-building support for civil society groups, since these have proven to be of fundamental importance for democratic transition and overall development, government accountability, and monitoring of respect for human rights, including the protection of women and children;
Amendment 99 #
2015/2273(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Deems it necessary that the Commission and the EEAS provide support for local elections (scheduled in October 2016) and an EU monitoring mission, should it be requested by the Tunisian Government; calls in this context for strengthened support for municipalities in the framework of Euro-Mediterranean Regional and Local Assembly (ARLEM), and by fostering the development of twinning projects in coordination with the Member States;
Amendment 72 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the primary objective of the EU must be to guarantee the security of its citizens and of its territory while safeguarding its values and societal model and pursuing its fundamental interests. The EU must therefore ensure both its internal and its external resilience, its capacity to anticipate, pre-empt and resolve predictable threats and to be prepared to take swift action on unpredictable threats, and its capacity. It must also be able to recover from various types of attack, as well as safeguarding its security of supply of energy and raw materials and diversify its energy sources;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the principle of equal pay for work of equal value is recognised under Article 157 TFEU; whereas, in view of social dumping, the principle of equal pay for equal work and equal working conditions in the same place must be ensured; whereas women face multiple discrimination, putting them at even greater risk of poverty and social exclusion;
Amendment 18 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that in certain sectors, in particular those in which workers are largely unqualified, women are the most affected by social dumping, including housekeeping and the care sector (especially home care), but also in traditional ‘posting’ sectors such as the meat processing or transport sectors; calls on the Commission to evaluate those sectors in which women experience social and wage dumping or undeclared work as the worst form of social dumping, as well as the existing related EU legislation;
Amendment 44 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to ensure that Member States reinforce effective control measures and easily enforced sanctions for employers in sectors in which women are victims of social dumping and introduce a blacklist for employers that do not comply with EU legislation.
Amendment 4 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
– having regard to the Paris Agreement made in December 2015 at the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP 21) to the UNFCCC,
Amendment 6 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission report of 18 November 2015 entitled "Assessment of the progress made by Member States towards the national energy efficiency targets for 2020 and towards the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive 2012/27/EU as required by Article 24 (3) of Energy Efficiency Directive 2012/27/EU",COM(2015) 574,
Amendment 7 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 b (new)
Citation 6 b (new)
– having regard to the Commission communication entitled 'Roadmap for moving to a competitive low-carbon economy in 2050,
Amendment 8 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 c (new)
Citation 6 c (new)
– having regard to the Commission Communication of 15 December 2011 entitled 'Energy Roadmap 2050',
Amendment 9 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 d (new)
Citation 6 d (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 5 February 2014 on a 2030 framework for climate and energy policies,
Amendment 10 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 e (new)
Citation 6 e (new)
– having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 9 July 2015 on resource efficiency: moving towards a circular economy,
Amendment 11 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 f (new)
Citation 6 f (new)
– having regard to the European Commission EU Strategy of 16 February 2016 on Heating and Cooling,
Amendment 15 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas increased energy efficiency, as the first fuel, and energy saving are key factors for environmental and climate protection and supply securi, industrial competitiveness, job creation, security of energy supply, and tackling energy poverty; whereas the Energy Efficiency Directive provides an important basis in this connection;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU is making good progress towards its environmental targets for 20202020 energy and climate change targets (reducing CO2 emissions, increasing the share of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency) and is playing a leading role at world level;
Amendment 30 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the current projections suggest the EU will fail to reach its 2020 20% energy efficiency target with Member States commitments adding up only to 17.6% primary energy saving unless existing EU legislation is fully implemented, efforts are accelerated and existing barriers for energy efficiency investments are removed;
Amendment 34 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas buildings account for 40% of final energy use and 36% CO2 emissions. Adding to that 50% of final energy consumption is used for H&C, and 80% is used in buildings with much of it wasted; Recalls that a heating and cooling energy demand indicator for buildings should be developed at national level; notes that 50% of the emission cuts required to limit global temperature increase to less than 2 degrees centigrade must come from energy efficiency; reducing the energy demand of buildings is also the most cost- effective pathway to improving energy security and reducing CO2 emissions while contributing to the EU's re- industrialisation goals;
Amendment 36 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas 61% of imported gas is destined for buildings and 75% for residential buildings. As shown by research[3], with an ambitious EU-wide building renovation policy the amount of imports (used in the building sector) could be cost-effectively reduced by 60% in the short term, only 15 years, and eliminated completely in the long term (the European building stock would consume in 2040 the equivalent of the EU's domestic gas production in 2011);
Amendment 38 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
Bd. whereas the Energy efficiency directive is a key directive which recognises importance of energy saving as the game changer to reach post COP21 ambitions while bringing the most multiple benefits; job creation triggered by investments in building renovation and other energy efficiency measures, progress in living standards through reduction of fuel poverty, employment opportunities in the SME sector, higher property values, increased productivity, and improved health and safety, improvement in air quality, improved tax base and higher GDP;
Amendment 39 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B e (new)
Recital B e (new)
Be. whereas increased energy efficiency, especially in building sector, bring additional benefits through supply side flexibility and a reduction of the overall base load and the system peak – thereby avoiding the need for large scale investments in generation and grid infrastructure;
Amendment 42 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
Energy Efficiency Directive only inadequately implemented – savings targets achieved nonethelesas framework for energy savings
Amendment 55 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that up to now neither the 2012the Energy Efficiency Directive nor the 2010 Buildremaings Directive have been adequateto be fully implemented by the Member States; considers, therefore, that one reason why the energy efficiency targets are being achieved lies in the fact that citizens and undertakings themselves have an interest in low energy consumption and cutting cos and as a result the 2020 energy efficiency target is not on track to be met; Notes that it is in the interest of citizens and undertakings to reduce their energy consumption and cut costs but they cannot achieve this on their own; thus highlights the importance of a strong regulatory framework consisting of both targets and measures in order to incentivise and enable investments;
Amendment 63 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that any assessment of the implementation of the EED can at this stage offer only a partial view given its relatively recent entry into force and deadline for transposition;
Amendment 66 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stresses that the lack of a long term outlook beyond 2020 has hindered implementation of energy efficiency legislation; notes that to ensure predictability and investor stability and continuation of the EED framework beyond 2020 is essential;
Amendment 68 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Stresses that a long-term strategy for reduction of energy demand should be further promoted in the EU;
Amendment 70 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the directive’'s so-called flexibility has allowed many Member States to embark on energy efficiency measures, in the form of loopholes, has seriously undermined energy efficiency measures and put in jeopardy the achievement of the 2020 target;
Amendment 80 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights the case of Article 7 where the combined effect of loopholes has resulted in the effective saving targets being only half (0.75%) of the headline annual saving rate of 1.5%; recommends removing these loopholes when the directive is revised;
Amendment 81 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Highlights that the provision in Article 7 whereby Member States may require a share of energy efficiency measures to be implemented as a priority in households affected by energy poverty or in social housing has so far been used by only two Member States; calls for this provision to be strengthened and for a significant percentage of energy savings under energy efficiency obligation schemes to be targeted at low-income consumers; suggests a parallel provision for energy efficiency national funds and any alternative measures;
Amendment 82 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Suggests that national energy efficiency action plans, as required in article 24 of the current directive, could ask Member States to set objectives to make use of energy efficiency measures to reduce the risk of energy poverty and report on how they are meeting these objectives;
Amendment 83 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Believes that the measures for energy- efficient renovation of existing buildings need to be prioritised among the most energy-poor; calls on the Commission to propose a target to improve the efficiency of residential building stock, alongside future minimum efficiency standards for rented housing in the context of the revision of the Energy Efficiency Directive;
Amendment 86 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that 2416 Member States have made use of the possibility of alternative measures to thechosen to establish an energy efficiency obligation scheme (Article 7), and 18 Member States have preferred alternative measures to the renovation quota (Article 5); criticises the fact that seven Member States have still not introduced energy audits (Article 8);
Amendment 89 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Suggests that Article 5 on the exemplary role of public buildings should apply to all public buildings, and not just those in central government;
Amendment 90 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Welcomes the fact that energy audits and energy management schemes under Article 8 are helping to make EU companies more competitive; calls for the implementation of cost-effective energy audit recommendations to be required in conjunction with planned maintenance, with additional incentives provided where necessary, and for Article 8 to be extended to cover all companies with high energy consumption;
Amendment 95 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that some key elements of the Energy Efficiency Directive (smart meters, cogeneration, renovation plans) need more timea stable framework beyond 2020 in order to givenable administrations and undertakings an opportunity to launch projects and innovations with a longer-term perspective to 2030 and 2050;
Amendment 104 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Emphasises the crucial role of consumers, citizens and DSO's in the ever more decentralised energy landscape and the importance of their involvement for reaching the energy efficiency targets; stresses therefore that more action needs to be taken to enhance their role through, amongst others, facilitating demand response, small scale storage, building refurbishments and district heating and cooling schemes, both on an individual as well as on a cooperative base;
Amendment 105 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. In the light of the solutions provided by ESCOs to industries and utilities, allowing those to attain energy savings and sustainable energy projects without having to pay high up-front costs, recommends applying analogous on-bill repayment schemes to retail consumers; in this way, financial institutions or DSO's bear the upfront costs, which are repaid to them periodically by the consumer when the benefits of the investments are reached through lower energy bills, allowing consumers to save energy and money at the same time and helping to reach our climate and energy goals; by linking the on-bill repayment system to the EAN-code instead of the consumer, split incentives between tenants and owners and transaction costs are circumvented;
Amendment 110 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out thatStresses the Energy Efficiency Directive became an Energy Saving Directive as a result of political decisions; calls for the focus of the directive to be turned more towards energy efficiency considerationsed for savings made under the EED to be additional, verifiable and deliverable, avoiding double- counting; is concerned at the EPRS study for the European Parliament indicating that out of the notified savings only 14% have been rated as fully eligible and up to 86% of all savings are partially at risk of not being realised;
Amendment 115 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Reminds that 40% of final energy is used in buildings, of which 50% goes to heating and cooling. More than 60% of imported gas is destined for buildings and buildings account for 36% of CO2 emissions. In order to reach our energy and climate goals, refurbishing our building stock is thus crucial. Moreover, it will boost our economy and help us reach the re-industrialisation goals with the potential of an average 0,8% EU GDP growth and up to- €830 billion in increased turnover per year for the construction sector creating up to 2 million local jobs by 2020;
Amendment 116 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Notes that buildings account for 40% of energy use in the EU, and that improving the energy efficiency of buildings is therefore of prime importance in reducing CO2 emissions and improving energy security, as well as ending energy poverty and improving health;
Amendment 117 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Underlines that 85% of the energy consumption within a building is required for space heating and domestic hot water and that it is therefore necessary to accelerate the modernisation of old and inefficient heating systems in Europe in order to deliver at least 20% energy efficiency gains with available technologies, including renewable heating systems;
Amendment 120 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
Amendment 125 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 141 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 153 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 166 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is concerned that European electricity prices for medium-sized industrial and business customers and private consumers are among the highest in the worldPoints out that investing in energy efficiency can boost the competitiveness of European industrial and businesses and reduce the cost of energy for private consumers;
Amendment 177 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Notes that energy efficiency can be the best energy 'source' investment improving affordability of energy, driving down the need for additional and costly infrastructure and tackling climate change; stresses that the focus should be on measures targeting long-term savings which are cost-effective;
Amendment 178 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 187 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Subheading 3
Amendment 193 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 201 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission to treat energy efficiency as an infrastructure priority, recognising its nature and making it a crucial factor in future investments decision in Europe's energy infrastructure;
Amendment 210 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that a barrier-free internal energy marketfunctional internal energy market, including internal market for energy efficiency services, will optimise the costs of energy production and distribution and significantly improve energy efficiency across Europe;
Amendment 223 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the positive impact that certification schemes or saving obligations (Article 7) are having in many Member States; considers the flexibility of the rules to be a major factor in guaranteeing their acceptance; asks that the calculation of certification schemes andv notes that phasing in and early actions under Article 7.2 are no longer relevant and that the statistical removal of energy used in transport and ETS sectors from setting the target has produced unnecessary reporting complexities and diminished the effectiveness and transparency of the energy- saving measures should not be hampered by overly restrictive interpretations and time limits requirement, the ambition of such must, at least, double to tap the cost-effective energy savings potential across all sectors;
Amendment 231 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Points to the EPRS report for the European Parliament which finds that most of the established EEOS have demonstrably been important in delivering national energy efficiency improvement and have delivered cost- effective savings to large numbers of households and organisations; also highlights the conclusion made that EEOS are highly cost-effective and that there is evidence that well-designed and implemented EEOS can deliver up to 100% of a country's Article 7 savings; suggests therefore that the Commission should compile a list of good and bad practices and develop a set of criteria to ensure well-designed and effective EEOS;
Amendment 233 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Stresses that if Member States establish a levy funded energy efficiency scheme, a minimum threshold should be targeted towards households affected by energy poverty; Stresses that Member States should demonstrate how the levy funded energy efficiency scheme is contributing to improving the worst of the existing domestic housing stock;
Amendment 242 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Takes the view that more flexibility ias needed in order to reach the EU’s climate protection and efficiency targets; calls for ‘target flexibility’ for Member States; takes the view that rebates should be available for targets relating to energy saving and increasing the share of renewable energy sources (Article 3 of the Energy Efficiency Directive) where for example the CO2 targets have been exceededregards binding measures could be envisaged in the context on an overall ambitious binding energy efficiency target at EU level, translated in to individual national targets; highlights however that the continued lack of such a target necessitates strong measures at EU level;
Amendment 250 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls in this connection for the Energy Efficiency Directive to be adapt strengthened in line with the EU’s climate protectionuropean Parliament's proposed binding 40% energy efficiency targets for 2030;
Amendment 260 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Notes that the European Council’s 27% 2030 target for energy efficiency is mainly justified by an extremely unrealistic high discount rate in a previous impact assessment; recalls that the discount rate of 17.5 % is higher than the discount rate for energy investment in Iraq (15 %) ; calls on the Commission to move to comprehensive cost-benefit analysis and a social discount rate, in line with its own Better Regulation guidelines;
Amendment 261 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Urges the Commission to apply a cost-benefit analysis with a societal perspective when modelling different levels of energy efficiency targets, given that this is the only way to incorporate costs and benefits of energy efficiency in a balanced and realistic way; notes that this approach is currently missing in the Commission's impact assessment for revising the Energy Efficiency Directive;
Amendment 286 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for an exchange of ideas and best practices among Member States on the saving obligations and building and renovation plans (Articles 4, 5, 6 and 7) with the aim of applying existing instruments (tax incentives, support programmes, model contracts) more quickly; calls for Commission guidelines for future national plans to ensure transparency and comparability, and integration of energy efficiency policies from all levels of government;
Amendment 294 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls for Member States' renovation road maps in Article 4 to outline how Member States will achieve, in the next iteration of the roadmaps (due April 2017) and energy renovation of their building stock; and as a result deliver the EU wide vision of a nearly zero energy building (nZEB) stock by 2050;
Amendment 300 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers energy audits for businesses to be a proven means of boosting energy efficiency; stresses the benefits of energy audits and energy management schemes for competitiveness of EU´s industry; calls for a uniform definition and enforcement of the criteria set out in Article 8 (definition of SME, audits, no double certification for cross-border business structures);
Amendment 307 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the fact that the Commission is working on guidelines for the implementation of Articles 9 to 11 of the Energy Efficiency Directive in order to help consumers to better control their energy consumption; considers cost transparency – taking account of cost- effectiveness and technical feasibility – to be a prerequisite for energy saving; takes the view that this topic could potentially be included in the Buildings Directive;
Amendment 312 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Points out that consumers' energy bills are still unclear and inaccurate; recommends improving the transparency and clarity of bills by establishing high level principles for bills at the EU level so that key information is available to consumers in a comparable format in order to adjust consumption patterns; stresses that consumers have a diverse range of preferences and of accessible tools so the approach to information should be shaped by consumer research at the national level;
Amendment 315 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Call for minimum national energy efficiency standards for low income households;
Amendment 316 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
Paragraph 20 c (new)
20c. Calls for extra support to be provided to assist fuel poor customers manage the costs of replacing less energy efficient appliances and investing in home energy efficiency and self-generation schemes;
Amendment 317 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 d (new)
Paragraph 20 d (new)
20d. Calls for rigorous quality assurance standards, national training programmes and single, simplified national certification systems for energy efficiency providers, supported by joined up and easy to access advice and redress frameworks[MS(1] [MS(1]This is proposed in order to remove some of the non-financial barriers to the consumer take up of energy efficiency products and services: i.e. to identify trusted traders;
Amendment 324 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls for an obligation to perform national cost-benefit assessments of energy efficiency programmes rolled out through - or in combination - with local authorities, and to follow through this approach where this delivers efficiencies and cost savings for consumers;
Amendment 162 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Asks for the abovementioned report to analyse whether a compulsory approach in the post-2020 cohesion policy legislation concerning CLLD and ITI would be desirable, with minimum earmarking for these instruments in operational programmes; proposes, alternatively,, or, where appropriate, ensuring greater coherence between operational programmes and CLLD and ITI so that significant changes in allocation and defined activities are forestalled during preparations; also proposes that the option of designing concrete incentives to stimulate Member States to implement CLLD and ITI be assessed;
Amendment 166 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Asks the Commission, in the future, to take account of existing links between different types of regions, where different conditions for co-financing and thematic concentration complicate opportunities to draw on financial resources from multiple operational programmes for a defined ITI territory;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2220(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that Central Asia is a strategic partner for the EU in its attempts to diversify the sources of its energy supply and ensure energy security; believes that the future EU-Central Asia strategy must have a wider vision in the energy field, which should also extend to countries like Azerbaijan and Iran; stresses that the EU should contribute to solving the disputes over the Caspian Sea in order to tap its energy potential and facilitate the construction of new energy infrastructure connecting the Central Asia with other regions;
Amendment 15 #
2015/2220(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that the economic diversification of the region provides added value in terms of regional development, stability and security; considers it essential to modernise infrastructure, transport and interconnections, particularly in rural areasand develop domestic transport and energy infrastructure, especially in rural areas, improve the access to high-speed internet and facilitate the development of interregional connectivity;
Amendment 40 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the region has been integrated in the One Belt, One Road initiative, especially The New Silk Road Economic Belt, increasing its strategic importance;
Amendment 244 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Notes with concern that in addition to increasing climate change impacts, multiple alarming environmental challenges inherited from the Soviet period persist, such as those relating to cleaning up nuclear testing sites, industrial and mining activities, unsustainable exploitation of natural resources, land and ecosystem degradation, air pollution, desertification, and, above all, continued catastrophic water mismanagement; urges the Commission, in this respect, to step up technical assistance and provide European know-how and best practice as to how to deal with these problems;
Amendment 251 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Stress the need for more intensive dialogue on infrastructure development, including energy and transport networks as well as high-capacity internet connections;
Amendment 302 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Supports the EU’'s long-term goal of transforming the nascent EU-Central Asia High Level Security Dialogue into a genuine cooperative forum aimed at cooperation in addressing common security challenges; stresses the need for stepping up cooperation in the areas of drug trafficking and counter-terrorism;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2204(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the Court's report is based on too many general remarks to the detriscope of the Court's specific annual report is based on the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions, together with elements of viable, specific ones; therefore calls for an budgetary and financial management, internal control systems, and other matters; wishes to obtain auddit with a more accentuated focusional information on the annual financial performance, on the implementation status of multiannual projects (including a clear presentation of the implementation of the budget for the respective year and for previous years ) and the results andof its implementation;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2204(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets the absence ofNotes that the ECSEL Joint Undertaking has included information regarding in-kind and cash contribution; calls on the Cous in its financial statement and Annual Activity Report; to include in future reports provisions regardakes note that the Court has reviewed this information ing the evaluation procedure and level of in-kind and cash paid contribution for FP7 and H2020 separatelcontext of its work on the ex-post audits and encourages the court to further report significant findings where necessary;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2204(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that the Joint Undertaking’'s programmes funded under FP7 are ongoing; takes note that those appropriations remain available until 2016 because of the Joint Undertaking’'s financial rules which allow its commitment and payment appropriations to be re- entered up to three years after they have been cancelled from the Joint Undertaking's budget; encourage the Joint Undertaking to conduct its budget planning carefully, taking into due account the parallel process;
Amendment 11 #
2015/2204(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes form the Court's report that the Joint Undertaking did not assess the quality of the audit reports received from the NFAs concerning the costs relating to completed projects; notes, furthermore, that, after an assessment of the audit strategies of three of the NFAs, it was not possible to conclude whether ex-post audits are functioning effectively due to different methodologies used by NFAs which did not allow the Joint Undertaking to calculate either a weighted error rate or a residual rate error; this technical difficulty does not result, however, in a negative opinion of the ECA, but understandably prevents it from confirming the legality and regularity of the transactions without formulating a reservation; notes also that the Joint Undertaking has confirmed that its extensive assessment of the national assurance systems concluded that they can provide a reasonable protection of the financial interests of its members;
Amendment 13 #
2015/2204(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that the Joint Undertaking is of the opinion that the national procedures provide reasonable assurance with regard to the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions in spite of several reports from different Union institutions, including the discharge authority; calls on the Joint Undertaking to assess the procedures followed in order to avoid that the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions be put into ques, following the assessment of the procedures applied by the National Authorities, to invite the National Authorities to produce a written statement that the implementation inof the future and report to the discharge authority the outcome of such assessmentnational procedures provides a reasonable assurance on the legality and regularity of transactions24 ; __________________ 24 ECSEL AAR - p.33.
Amendment 15 #
2015/2204(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that a substantial amending budget increasing commitment appropriations to EUR 158 200 000 was implemented by the governing board by the end of the financial year; invites the Joint Undertaking to provide the discharge authority with detailed information on the criteria followed to execute such significant financial decision25 due to the success of the call, and the quality of the selected projects which enabled the EU and the Member States to increase the public funding in accordance with the plans fixed by the budgetary authority; __________________ 25 ECA report.
Amendment 16 #
2015/2204(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that the Joint Undertaking failed to distinguish in its annual acno clear separation was made between FP 7 and Horizon 2020 implementation information due to the fact that no counts the amount of commitments and payments appropriations allocated to each FP7 and H2020; calls on the Joint Undertaking to provide the discharge authority with such information27 racts relating to the implementation of H 2020 have been signed by the end of year 2014, and thus no payments have been made; asks the Court to provide separate information on budgetary implementation for FP7 and Horizon 2020 in its report for 2015; calls on the Joint Undertaking to provide this information in its Report on Budgetary and Financial Management for 2015; __________________ 27 ECSEL AAR - p. 41.
Amendment 18 #
2015/2204(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Notes with satisfaction that a comprehensive policy to prevent conflicts of interest has been adopted by the Joint Undertaking; recalls, however, that the declarations of conflict of interest of the member of the governing board have not been made publicly available;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2201(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the Court's report is based on too many general remarks to the detriscope of the Court's specific annual report is based on the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions, together with elements of viable, specific ones; therefore calls for an budgetary and financial management, internal control systems, and other matters; wishes to obtain auddit with a more accentuated focusional information on the annual financial performance, on the implementation status of multiannual projects (including a clear presentation of the implementation of the budget for the respective year and for previous years) and the results andof its implementation;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2201(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes the lack of information regarding the ex-post audits performed by FCH andunqualified opinion of the Court on the legality and regularity of transactions underlying the annual accounts of the FCH for the year ended 31 December 2014 and acknowledges that FCH has met the materiality threshold; notes that information on ex post audits is laid out in the Annual Activity Report of the FCH2; calls ontakes note that the Court of Auditors to has not include in future reports information regarding the number of ex-post audits, the total amounts covered and the findingd this information in its report on the annual accounts, as it was not deemed of consequence or relevance for the purpose of the audit opinion; encourages the Court to refer to this information in its future opinions;
Amendment 8 #
2015/2201(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Points out that the budget execution by year end for all fund sources reached 98,48 % as regards commitment appropriations and 74,52 % in terms of payment executions; considers that, in the absence of anotes that no clear separation was made between FP 7 and Horizon 2020 implementation-related information, these indicators do not assure a real evaluation of performance; calls on Court of Auditors to include in future reports information regarding, separately, the execution of the budget under FP7 and H20 due to the non-material nature of payments in 2014, which was the first year of implementation of Horizon 2020; asks the Court to provide separate information on budgetary implementation for FP7 and Horizon 2020 in its report for 2015; therefore calls on the Joint Undertaking to provide this additional information in its report on budgetary and financial management for 2019 5; __________________ 19 Annual Activity Report 2014, p. 72 Annual Activity Report 2014, p. 72
Amendment 9 #
2015/2201(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Regrets the absence ofNotes that the FCH has included information regarding in-kind and cash contribution; calls oin Court of Auditors to include in future reports separate provisions regardits financial statement and Annual Activity Report; takes note that the Court has reviewed this information ing the evaluation procedure and level of in-kind and cash paid contribution for FP7 and for H2020context of its work on the ex-post audits and encourages the court to further report significant findings where necessary;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2200(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the scope of the Court of Auditor's ('the Court') specific annual report is based on too many general remarks to the detrihe reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions, together with elements of viable, specific ones; therefore calls for an budgetary and financial management, internal control systems, and other matters; wishes to obtain auddit with a more accentuated focusional information on the annual financial performance, on the implementation status of multiannual projects (including a clear presentation of the implementation of the budget for the respective year and for previous years) and the results andof its implementation;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2200(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes the lack of information regarding the ex-post audits performed by IMI Joint Undertaking and IMI 2 Joint Undertaking; calls on the Court to include in the future reports information regarding the number of ex-post audits, the total amounts covered and the findingunqualified opinion of the Court on the legality and regularity of transactions underlying the annual accounts of the Joint Undertaking for the year 2014 and acknowledges that the Joint Undertaking has met the materiality threshold. Notes that information on ex post audits is laid out in the Annual Activity Report of the Joint Undertaking. Takes note that the Court has not included this information in its report on the annual accounts, as it was not deemed of consequence or relevance for the purpose of the audit opinion. Encourages the Court to refer to this information in its future opinions;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2200(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that the performance of operational ex-ante controls on the payment of project costs was insufficiently documented; the ex-ante control performed by the Joint Undertaking's Scientific Project Officers (SPO) did not clearly identify and comment upon the status of the project (on-going, on-going subject to deficiencies, suspended/cancelled) and its deliverables (no reservations, reservations requiring clarification, major reservations); and payment was made without an official listing of deliverables accepted by the SPO and without any reference to the assessment of deliverables by the SPO; takes note that the Joint Undertaking has established an action plan to address auditors' observations and enhance ex ante control system;
Amendment 11 #
2015/2200(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that, in the absence of aNotes that no clear separation was made between FP 7 and Horizon 2020 implementation-related information, these indicators do not ensure a real evaluation of performance; calls on the Court to set out in its futur due to the non-material nature of payments in 2014, which was the first year of implementation of Horizon 2020. Asks the Court to provide rseportsarate information regarding the executionon budgetary implementation for FP7 and Horizon 2020 in its report for 2015. Therefore calls ofn the budgeJoint uUnder FP 7 and that of Horizon 2020 separately; taking to provide this additional information in its Report on Budgetary and Financial Management for 2015;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2200(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Takes note that the commitment appropriations and payment appropriations for the FP 7 and Horizon 2020 are not presented separately in the report or in the Annual Accounts; calls on the Joint Undertaking to report this data to the dischCourt's report; takes note that in the context of operational budget execution, commitment appropriations presented in the Joint Undertaking's Annual Activity Report and Annual Accounts arge authority in a way that distinguishes FP 7 and Horizon 2020broken down into FP7 and Horizon 2020; calls on the Joint Undertaking to include more information on budget execution (commitment and payments) for FP 7 and Horizon 2020 programmes in the upcoming annual reports;
Amendment 13 #
2015/2200(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Takes note that in the commitment appropriations and payment appropriations for the FP 7 and Horizon 2020 are not presented separately in the report or in the Annual Accounts; calls on the Joint Undertaking to report this data to the discharge authority in a way that distinguishes FP 7 and Horizon 2020ntext of operational budget execution, commitment appropriations presented in the Annual Activity Report and Annual Accounts are broken down into FP 7 and Horizon 2020. Calls on the Joint Undertaking to include more information on budget execution (commitment and payments) for FP 7 and Horizon 2020 programmes in the upcoming annual reports;
Amendment 14 #
2015/2200(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Regrets the lack ofNotes that the Joint Undertaking has included information regarding in-kind and cash contributions; calls on the Cou in its financial statement and Annual Activity Report; to include, in its future reports, specific provisions regardakes note that the Court has reviewed this information ing the evaluation procedure and the level of in- kind and cash contributions that are set out separately for FP 7 and Horizon 2020context of its work on the ex-post audits and encourages the Court to further report significant findings where necessary;
Amendment 17 #
2015/2200(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Points out that as IMI 2 Joint Undertaking took over the activity of IMI Joint Undertaking ion May 2014, there is not enough clear information regarding the status of implementation of IMI26 June 2014. Acknowledges that 2014 Joint Undertaking 's projects (level of payments or payments plans for the next years)accounts provide an overview of payments by project and estimated remaining balances;
Amendment 19 #
2015/2200(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the fact that the declaration of interests of the Acting Executive Director was published on the Joint Undertaking's website; the namesCurricula Vitae of the members of the Joint Undertaking 's Governing Board, and Scientific Committee and States Representatives Group are all publicly available via the website; notes that in the case of the Scientific Committee, the members' Curricula Viacknowledges that names and contact details of each member of the State are also available; encourages the Joint Undertaking to publish each Curriculum Vitae on the websitRepresentatives group are also publically available;
Amendment 22 #
2015/2200(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Regrets that the Joint Undertaking failed to publish a reporWelcomes the publication of a short analysis on Joint Undertaking's project outputs linked to socio-economic impacts in February 2016; takes note that oan theextended analysis of socio- economic impact of its activitiis under preparation by external experts and should be published on May 2016 at the latest; calls on the Joint Undertaking to submit that report to the discharge authority the abovementioned report.
Amendment 5 #
2015/2198(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the founding members of the Joint Undertakings are the European Union, represented by the European Commission, and industrial partners, such as the leaders of the ‘'Integrated Technology Demonstrators’' (ITDs) for Clean Skys, together with their associate members , along with the Leaders and the Associates listed in the Regulation and the Core Partners selected in accordance with the Regulation for Clean Sky 2 JU,;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2198(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the scope of the Court of Auditors' specific annual report is based on too many general remarks to the detrihe reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions, together with elements of viable, specific ones; therefore calls for an budgetary and financial management, internal control systems, and other matters; wishes to obtain auddit with a sharper focusional information on the annual financial performance, on the implementation status of multiannual projects (including a clear presentation of the implementation of the budget for the respective year and for previous years ) and onand the results andof their implementation;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2198(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes the lack of information regarding the ex-post audits performed by Clean Sky JU andunqualified opinion of the Court of Auditors on the legality and regularity of transactions underlying the annual accounts of the Clean Sky JU for the year ended 31 December 2014 and acknowledges that Clean Sky 2 JU; calls on Court of Auditors to include in the future years reports information regarding the number of ex-post audits, the total amounts covered and the finding has met the materiality threshold. Notes that information on ex post audits is laid out in the Annual Activity Report of the Clean Sky JU. Takes note that the Court of Auditors has not included this information in its report on the annual accounts, as it was not deemed of consequence or relevance for the purpose of the audit opinion. Encourages the Court of Auditors to refer to this information in its future opinions;
Amendment 11 #
2015/2198(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that the programmes of the Clean Sky JU funded under FP7 areis still ongoing; takes note that those appropriations remain available till 2016 because of the Joint Undertaking's financial rules which allow it to re-enter its commitment and payment appropriations up to three years after they have been cancelled from the Joint Undertaking's budget; encourages the Joint Undertaking to conduct its budget planning carefully, taking into due account the parallel process;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2198(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that, in the absence of a clear separation between FP7 and Horizon 2020 implementation-related information,Notes that, while the JU has provided separated reporting for Horizon 2020 and FP 7, a clearer presentation of those indicators (appropriations and commitments) do not ensure a real evaluation of performance; calls onper programme would be welcome; asks the Court of Auditors to include in the reports to come information regarding the execution of the budget under of FP7 and separately, under Horizon 2020 separately;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2198(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Regrets the limited amount ofNotes that the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking has included information regarding in-kind/ and cash contributions; calls on Court of Auditors to include, in the future reports, provisions regarding the evaluation procedure and the level of in-kind/cash paid contributions for FP7 and Horizon 2020, which should be presented separatel in its financial statement and Annual Activity Report; takes note that the Court of Auditors has reviewed this information in the context of its work on the ex-post audits and encourages the Court of Auditors to further report significant findings where necessary;
Amendment 20 #
2015/2198(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Takes note that the Joint Undertaking launched the first call for proposals ( where partners will be funded for up to a maximum ofthe allocation of budget for partners shall be at least 30 % of available operational EU funding together with calls for tender ) in December 201421 ; __________________ 21 Report on budgetary and financial management 2014, p.10.
Amendment 22 #
2015/2198(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Points out that ion May27th June 2014 the Clean Sky 2 JU took over the activity of Clean Sky JU; notes that there is not enough clear information regarding the status of implementation of Clean Sky JU projects (level of payments, payments plan for the coming years );
Amendment 24 #
2015/2198(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes, from the Court's report, that the Horizon 2020 legal framework requires specific monitoring on research results, based on quantitative and, where appropriate, qualitative evidence; in order to meet the requirements of Horizon 2020, the cooperation between the Joint Undertaking and the Commission is to be enhanced to improve the reporting and dissemination of research results26 ;; takes note that the JU has launched joint activities with the Commission services on the general approach to implement the H2020 guidelines and on dissemination of the research results and encourages the Joint Undertaking to further improve the cooperation with the Commission in this regard; __________________ 26 2014 Court's report, p. 9. 2014 Court's report, p. 9.
Amendment 25 #
2015/2198(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Welcomes the signature of a memorandum of cooperation with SESAR Joint Undertaking, aimed at strengthening links and reinforcing synergies.
Amendment 5 #
2015/2197(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the Court of Auditors' report is based on too many general remarks to the detriscope of the Court's specific annual report is based on the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions, together with elements of viable, specific ones; therefore calls for an budgetary and financial management, internal control systems, and other matters; wishes to obtain auddit with a sharper focusional information on the annual financial performance, on the implementation status of multiannual projects (including a clear presentation of the implementation of the budget for the respective year and for previous years) and onand the results andof their implementation;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2197(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes the lack of information regarding the ex-post audits performed by SESAR and SESAR2; calls onunqualified opinion of the Court of Auditors on the legality and regularity of transactions underlying the annual accounts of the SESAR JU for the year ended 31 December 2014 and acknowledges that SESAR JU has met the materiality threshold. Notes that information on ex post audits is laid out in the Annual Activity Report of the SESAR JU. Takes note that the Court of Auditors has noto include, in the future reports, information regarding the number of ex- post audits, the total amounts covered and the findingd this information in its report on the annual accounts, as it was not deemed of consequence or relevance for the purpose of the audit opinion. Encourages the Court of Auditors to refer to this information in its future opinions;
Amendment 8 #
2015/2197(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that the execution of the budget allocated to the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) is 99,44 % for commitments (EUR 13 046 425 out of EUR 13 119 600) and 79,82 % for payments (EUR 97 328 996 out of EUR 121 942 760)17 ; notes furthermore that figures were not available for commitment and payment appropriations allocated to Horizon 2020; considers that, in the absence of a clear separation between FP7 and Horizon 2020 relatedthat no clear separation was made between FP 7 and Horizon 2020 implementation information due to the non-material nature of payments in 2014, which was the first year of implementation of Horizon 2020. Asks the Court of Auditors to provide separate information on budgetary implementation information, these indicators do not ensure a real evaluation of p FP7 and Horizon 2020 in its report for 2015. Thereformance;e calls on the Joint Undertaking to provide the discharge authority with such information concerning the financial year 2014 and to include separately in the future years' reports information regarding the execution of the budget for FP7 and Horizon 2020; __________________ 17is additional information in its Report on Budgetary and Financial Management for 2015; __________________ 17 SESAR Final accounts - p. 36 SESAR Final accounts - p. 36
Amendment 9 #
2015/2197(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Regrets the limited amount ofNotes that the SESAR Joint Undertaking has included information regarding in-kind/ and cash contributions; calls on Court of Auditors to include, in the reports to come, provisions regarding the evaluation procedure and the level of in-kind/cash paid contributions for FP7 and Horizon 2020, which should be presented separatel in its financial statement and Annual Activity Report; takes note that the Court of Auditors has reviewed this information in the context of its work on the ex-post audits and encourages the Court of Auditors to further report significant findings where necessary;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2197(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Welcomes the signature of a memorandum of cooperation with Clean Sky2 Joint Undertaking, aimed at strengthening links and reinforcing synergies.
Amendment 16 #
2015/2196(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Notes the information that the ITER Council also approved a working schedule for the ITER Organization for the years 2016 and 2017, together with a set of milestones to be reached in those next two years; requests the Joint Undertaking to present those milestones in a greater detail to the discharge authority;
Amendment 18 #
2015/2196(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Acknowledges from the Joint Undertaking that it welcomed the offer made by the Kingdom of Spain, which proposed new premises shared with a Spanish institution; observes, however, that an agreement was not reached because, after an analysis carried out by an independent external architect, the space available was found to be unsuitable18 ; urges the Joint Undertaking to inform the discharge authority about the outcome of recent negotiations regarding a new contract in the existing host building; __________________ 18 Follow-up report 2013 Discharge
Amendment 4 #
2015/2183(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Acknowledges that the Agency has to implement the new tasks in the Common Fisheries Policy with a budget frozen at 2013 levels and a decrease of the staff, and recalls that it is also necessary to stress the need for gender balance among the staff;
Amendment 3 #
2015/2163(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Remains concerned about continuing imbalances in the staffing profile of the EEAS regarding gender and nationality; welcomes recent progress but notes that gender and nationality imbalances, particularly in higher grades and in management, remain considerable; reiterates its concerns about the disproportional number of high-grade posts in the EEAS;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2163(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes the ongoingEncourages to go on with the reflection process taking place in the EEAS on the future of the EU special representatives and their relationship with the special envoys and the EEAS;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2163(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Encourages the EEAS to enhance coordination and supervision of the Local Consular Cooperation among the EU Memeber States´ Embassies and Consulates and to further consider the possibility to provide consular services through Union delegations; reiterates its call to the EEAS to prepare a detailed analysis of financial implications and cost savings that would be made;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Expresses concern on the lack of reliable, verifiable and accessible information on fish stocks and on the fishing effort of domestic fishing fleets, or of other foreign fleets that have also been granted access, as one of the main objectives of the FPAs is only to fish surplus stocks and this was proven as very difficult to implement in practice;
Amendment 35 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Notes that 2014 was a zero year of absorption for some programmes, funds and instruments of the 2014-2020 MFF due to the late adoption of the relevant regulations and the resulting late approval of secondary legislation and programming documents;
Amendment 52 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. RegretsTakes note that according to the Court, there are inherent weaknesses in the performance framework of the common provisions regulation on structural fundsESIF79 , as poor results do not lead to the loss of the performance reserve for Member States and as the financial sanctions available to the Commission are limited; however, considers that before asking for sanctions a better system for performance measurement should be in place and potential sanctions should be preceded by a process of assisting Member States to improve performance; __________________ 79 Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council of 17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF), the Cohesion Fund (CF), the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) and laying down general provisions on the ERDF, ESF, CF, EAFRD and EMFF and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006.
Amendment 89 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 a (new)
Paragraph 49 a (new)
49a. Draws attention in this regard that implementation of the 2014 Union budget was exercised under differing regulatory framework due to the fact that in that year there were two frameworks in force respectively for 2007-2013 and 2014- 2020;
Amendment 95 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56
Paragraph 56
56. Recommends a continuation of the process of simplification of both procedures and budgetary content leading to a reduction of excessive administrative burdens and to limitations on gold-plating in particular Member States; stresses that the process of simplification should not lead to deregulation; underlines that simplification should not cause overly frequent changes in the regulatory framework, leading to additional burdens for administration and beneficiaries, thus undermining intended positive developments of simplification; welcomes the existence of the high-level group created by Commission and is expecting results;
Amendment 164 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 124 a (new)
Paragraph 124 a (new)
124a. Welcomes the positive outcomes estimated by the High-level Expert Group carrying out the ex-post evaluation of FP7, namely: that the programme created directly over 1,3 million job years (through projects funded over a period of 10 years) and indirectly 4 million job years over a period of 25 years; that each euro spent by FP7 generated approximately 11 euros of direct and indirect economic effects through innovations, new technologies and products and that its financial contribution to SMEs exceeded the target of 15% and reached 17% (5 billion euro);
Amendment 190 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 144 a (new)
Paragraph 144 a (new)
144a. Welcomes the achievements from the implementation of 2007-2013 ERDF/CF programmes, illustrated by some core indicators annually reported by the Member States and results from preliminary assessment of latest available data showing that approximately 950 000 jobs were created, 36 000 enterprises cooperated with research institutions, more than 270 000 enterprises received support and the additional capacity of renewable energy production was more than 4 000 megawatt;
Amendment 35 #
2015/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the overall drop in reported irregularities in Pre-Accession Assistance (PAA); regrets the steadily increasing trend concerning irregularities in the Instrument for Pre-Accession (IPA) since 2010, both in amounts and in the number of cases, with Turkey being the main contributor to this negative development and calls on the Commission to do everything it can to improve the situation, in particular in the context of the upcoming efforts to enhance EU-Turkey cooperation;
Amendment 41 #
2015/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Invites the Commission to develop a system of strict indicators and easily applicable uniform criteria based on the requirements set out in the Stockholm Programme to measure the level of corruption in the Member States; is concerned about the reliability and quality of data coming from the Member States; calls on the Commission, therefore, to work closely with Member States to guarantee comprehensive, exact and reliable data; invites the Commission to work out a corruption index to categorise Member States;
Amendment 53 #
2015/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Is concerned by the steady increase in non-fraudulent irregularities regarding directly managed EU funds, in terms both of the number of cases and the sums involved; is surprised that the number of fraudulent irregularities in 2014 quadrupled compared to the previous year and asks the Commission for detailed explanations and necessary action to counter this trend; emphasises the complex nature of irregularities; takes the view that the Commission and the Member States take firm action against fraudulent irregularities; believes that non-fraudulent irregularities should be tackled with administrative measures, and in particular with more transparent and simpler requirements, but also that the methodology for calculating error rates must be harmonised at EU and Member State level;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community (EURATOM),
Amendment 3 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20 a (new)
Citation 20 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission communication entitled 'Roadmap for moving to a competitive low-carbon economy in 2050' (COM(2011)0112),
Amendment 4 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20 a (new)
Citation 20 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission communication entitled "Roadmap for moving to a competitive low-carbon economy in 2050" (COM (2011) 0112),
Amendment 7 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 25 a (new)
Citation 25 a (new)
– having regard to the Covenant of Mayors, established in the 2008 EU Climate and Energy Package, who represent one third of the EU population,
Amendment 13 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 34
Citation 34
Amendment 14 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 34 a (new)
Citation 34 a (new)
Amendment 21 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that prioritising energy efficiency and, renewable energy and other low-carbon indigenous resources will reduce our overall energy needs and imports and that increased support for energy-related research and development which will respect the principle of technological neutrality is key to a just energy transition towards low-carbon economy and vital for reinforcing the EU's technological leadership;
Amendment 22 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas defining the energy mix of Member States is an exclusiveprimarily a national competence, and therefore energy mixes remain highly diversified;
Amendment 28 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 39 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to develop a comprehensive strategy for diversification of energy supply; stresses the importance of low-carbon indigenous sources for countries highly-reliant on energy imports and especially on single supplier;
Amendment 43 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the Energy Union should be based on a transition away from fossil fuels and towards the three pillars of energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart infrastructure;
Amendment 45 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the European Parliament has twice called for binding 2030 climate and energy targets of at least 40% reduction in CO2 emissions, at least 30% for renewables and 40% for energy efficiency to be implemented by means of individual national targets; whereas binding national and EU targets for energy efficiency and renewables create growth and jobs and would help secure the EU's technological leadership in these fields;
Amendment 54 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the adjustment to power generation market is needed to provide stability in the sector as the investment in low-carbon technologies are very capital intensive and the market risks are currently too high for investors in such projects because of significant future revenue uncertainty related to regulatory and political risks;
Amendment 68 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas measures for developing the Energy Union and achieving the 2030 climate & energy targets must take full account of the impacts on energy prices, and focus on synergies and further market integration which will help reduce overall costs and improve the competitiveness of the EU economy in order to get the necessary support from citizens and industry;
Amendment 69 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the Energy Union should be a new energy model for Europe, based on strong cross-cutting legislative grounds and strong objectives; governance of the Energy Union must be transparent; guaranteeing a stable framework and including the European Parliament in the decision making-process while promoting the role of local authorities and citizens;
Amendment 77 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the goal of a resilient Energy Union with an ambitious climate policy at its core is to give EU consumensure the transition to a new energy model which empowers – households and businesses –to produce and consume secure, sustainable, competitive and affordable energy; other high priority goals include creating jobs and reducing energy poverty;
Amendment 78 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the issue of energy poverty needs to be tackled within the framework of the Energy Union by empowering vulnerable consumers, improving energy efficiency for the most vulnerable and developing curative measures making energy affordable for those in need;
Amendment 82 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas energy poverty can be defined as the inability of a household to support an adequate level of energy supply so as to guarantee basic levels of comfort and health, due to a combination of low income, high energy prices and low quality housing stock;
Amendment 90 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the future vision of the Energy Union must be one in which Member States recognise that they depend on each other to deliver secure, sustainable and affordable energy to their citizens, based on true solidarity and trus, trust and respect to environment, and in which the Energy Union speaks with one voice in global affairs;
Amendment 102 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas EU energy and climate policies must complement each another, and their objectives must reinforce rather than underminaim to create resilient, efficient and sustainable oene anotherrgy system for Europe; the Energy Union should therefore complement European reindustrialisation and climate change targets, boost the transition to a low-emission economy and enhance the global competitiveness of the European economy, while effectively avoiding any threat of carbon leakage;
Amendment 110 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the EU imports more than half of all the energy it consumes, its import dependency is particularly high for crude oil (more than 90 %) and natural gas (66 %), and the total import bill is more than EUR 1 billion per day; whereas a primary goal of the energy union should be to sharply reduce the need for energy imports;
Amendment 118 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the EU's external energy bill represents more than EUR 1 billion per day – EUR 400 billion in 2013 – and more than one fifth of total EU imports; whereas the global price for oil has dropped significantly providing EU an opportunity to take major steps in transforming our energy landscape, by investing in renewable energy production, by grasping the energy efficiency potential in buildings and industry and developing smart infrastructure; whereas money spent on importing fossil fuels contributes little to investment, jobs or growth in the Union and redirecting this money to internal investments would stimulate growth and create high-quality, high skilled local jobs;
Amendment 184 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
Recital S
Amendment 192 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital T
Recital T
T. whereas a more economically and physically integrated single market in energy could result in significant efficiency gains of some EUR 50 billion;
Amendment 195 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital T a (new)
Recital T a (new)
Ta. whereas switching energy suppliers is an extremely important tool to help drive competition in energy retail markets and bring down prices; however attention must be paid to the risk of less-informed citizens who are less likely to compare and switch providers being stranded on uncompetitive outdated tariffs, thus perversely subsidising the more savvy and informed consumers;
Amendment 208 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital U a (new)
Recital U a (new)
Ua. whereas new interconnections will also require additional reinforcements of the existing grid in order to fully use their capacity;
Amendment 227 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital X
Recital X
X. whereas the International Energy Agency's estimates that the EU is responsible for 11 % of global greenhouse gas emissions and that this proportion is set to decrease in the future thanks to policies to promote energy efficiency and renewable energies; whereas the EU's contribution to lowering global emissions must happen alongside that of other major emitters;
Amendment 239 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Y
Recital Y
Y. whereas diversification of supplies, the completion of the internal energy market, more efficient energy consumption, the development of indigenousrenewable and other sustainable energy resources and R&D activities are the key drivers of the Energy Union;
Amendment 258 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Emphasises that the Energy Union should adopt a comprehensive approach focusing on dimensions such as achievement of a fully integrated internal energy market, security of supply, moderation of energy demand, decarbonisation of the energy mix, essentially based on renewable energy sources, and research and innovation aiming for energy technology leadership: stresses that European citizens should be at the core of the Energy Union; calls for bottom-up approaches and the recognition of the importance of a well- functioning, efficient and reliable energy system on the local level;
Amendment 278 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to actively pursue the diversification of supply (energy sources, suppliers and routes); to this end, calls on the Commission to promote the construction of the relevant energy infrastructure priority corridors, as specified in Annex I to the trans-European energy networks (TEN-E) regulation and Part II of the Annex I to the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) regulation, such as the Southern Gas Corridor, and to facilitate the interconnection of existing gas hubs with constructed pipelines such as the Eastring;
Amendment 294 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that all EU infrastructure projects aimed at diversifying energy sources, suppliers and routes must be fully in line with EU legislation and EU energy security priorities while ensuring a high and efficient utilization of the already existing energy infrastructures;
Amendment 325 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that, in the context of the future Energy Union, security of energy supply is one of the most pressing issues and that Member States must coordinate and cooperate in this respect with their neighbours when developing their energy policies; calls on the Commission, in this respect, to examine how the current architecture of national preventive and emergency response measures could be streamlined at both regional and EU level;
Amendment 336 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to set up a comprehensive framework for the external dimension of the Energy Union, with specific reference to the promotion of strategic partnerships with producing and transit third countries and taking into account the current state of regional cooperation; previous and new strategic partnership should be considered and explored in order to enhance dialogue and cooperation on oil and natural gas, energy efficiency and renewable sources, trade and interconnections of the Energy Union with external electricity grids;
Amendment 416 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Emphasises that it is essential to increase the participation of European industry and technology in the entire energy production chain, which includes not only raw materials but also generation, refinement, storage, transportation and distribution, since these are crucial elements for decreasing the EU's dependence on energy imports;
Amendment 423 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Believes that diversity in the energy mixes of Member States, based on their respective potential, experience, know-how and economic costs and needs, is an asset to the EU as a whole, since it strengthens its resilience to supply disruptions, enables it to make cost-optimal energy choices and allows different technologies to develop and compete on the market, thereby driving down the costs of energy; stresses however that a cross-cutting, stable and transparent governance framework for the Energy Union, based on fully implementing legislation and setting binding targets and strong objectives would strengthen the EU's resilience to supply disruption, enable it to make cost- optimal choices, thereby driving down the costs of energy. Binding national and EU targets for energy efficiency and renewables create growth and jobs and would help secure the EU's technological leadership in these fields;
Amendment 425 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Recalls that EU security of energy supply also depends on uninterrupted supply of electricity; Notes that baseload electricity generation is needed to maintain the highest degree of quality and reliability of the EU electricity system while integrating additional intermittent renewables capacities; Calls on the Commission to take appropriate measures to incentivize investments in those low- carbon technologies which can provide baseload power generation; Stresses the need to develop energy storage solutions for future stability of supply of electricity;
Amendment 438 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that the Union can reduce its dependency on particular suppliers and fuels by maximising its use of indigenousrenewable sources of energy, including conventional and unconv and the potentional low-emission fossil fuels and renewables, and therefore stresses that no fuel or technology contributing to energy security and climate goals should be discriminated against;for energy efficiency in buildings and transport
Amendment 443 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that the Union can reduce its dependency on particular suppliers and fuels by maximising its use of low- emission indigenous sources of energy, including conventional and unconventional low-emission fossil fuels and renewables, and therefore stresses that noespecially renewables; stresses that no sustainable and low-carbon fuel or technology contributing to energy security and climate goals should be discriminated against;
Amendment 459 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Believes that low-carbon indigenous resources, both conventional and unconventional, which have the potential to increase the EU's energy security of supply should be fully tapped and that unnecessary regulatory burdens on the entities willing to invest in these fields must be avoidedexploited while respecting EU environmental legislation and considering specificities of Member States and cost- effectiveness;
Amendment 484 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to facilitate the effective use of existing EU funding schemes, including the European Fund for Strategic Investments, so as to support investment in the development of Europe's indigachieve and exceed the European Council's 2030 climate and energy objectives of reducing greenhous energy resources, based on a technology-neutral approach;e gas emissions by at least 40%; increasing the share of renewable energy by at least 27% and increasing energy efficiency by at least 27% (having in mind a 30% target),
Amendment 495 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission, and in particular DG TRADE, to continue to press for a dedicated energy chapter within the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), with a view to removing US export restrictions on both crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) and eliminating unjustified protectionist measures;
Amendment 519 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the future Energy Union must establish a free flow of energy across EU countries as the fifth European freedom alongside free movement of people, goods, capital and services;
Amendment 524 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Stresses the importance for strengthening energy independence of short-term measures such as reducing energy demand, development of renewables and their storage, storage of gas, development of reverse gas flow infrastructure, support of new projects, which enable maximum use of existing infrastructure, preparation of regional security of supply plans, and more effective use of the opportunities to import liquefied natural gas, especially in those Member States which are exclusively dependent on, or unduly vulnerable to, one single supplier of natural gas; draws attention to the key importance of improving links between Member States' networks in order to establish an integrated energy market; points out that for all these reasons there is a vital need for cooperation between the European cities and municipalities, regions, energy cooperatives and local initiatives in various sectors, the Commission, Member States, neighbouring countries, regulatory bodies, ACER transmission system operators, gas suppliers and storage operators;
Amendment 542 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses that the backbone of the future Energy Union must be a fully functioning internal energy market that delivers secure, competitive and sustainable energy to enable EU companies and consumers to access gas and electricity in the most sustainable, efficient and cost-effective way possible;
Amendment 555 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Commission to monitor the evolution of final energy prices in Europe, including taxes, levies, subsidies and any other hidden costs, with a view to identify actions that may help reduce such prices;
Amendment 593 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses the need for full implementation and enforcement of existing EU energy legislation and for athe swift adoption of ambitious European network codes and guidelines, which must go hand in hand with strengthening the. A swift review of the respective roles, resources and competences of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) and the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSO-G); are required to prescribe and deliver the effective tools, processes and resources to develop, implement and enforce the sectoral European regulation. The review should also assess the opportunity to enhance transparency in internal processes;
Amendment 601 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses the need for full implementation and enforcement of existing EU energy legislation and for a swift adoption of ambitious European network codes and guidelines, which must go hand in hand with strengthening the competences and resources of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) and the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSO-G);
Amendment 609 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Stresses that a properly designed future model of the electricity market in the EU must aim at a more market-based and optimal, from the point of view of network security, integration of renewable energy sources, and must include adequate remuneration schemes that support long- term investments in low-carbon generation assets based on technology neutrality;
Amendment 623 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls for the development of well- integrated and competitive regional electricity and gas markets that ensure the adequacy and flexibility of the energy system covering all parts of the Union; demands that the Commission act decisively and transparently against all instances of protectionism, anti- competitive behaviour and barriers to market entry and exit; emphasises the importance to ensure stable national regulatory frameworks, address administrative barriers and stream-line national administrative procedures, also to guarantee a level playing field for citizens based projects;
Amendment 628 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Calls on the Commission to implement key infrastructure projects in order to ensure better integration with the EU energy market and security of supply mechanism;
Amendment 655 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on the European Commission to revise the PCI criteria to allow for smart grid projects to be prioritised, bearing in mind that distributed generation is connected to the distribution grids, which requires them to adapt to new dynamics through upgraded grids;
Amendment 710 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Stresses the need to create a legislative framework that empowers consumers and makes them active participants in the market as investors, producers and stakeholders; notes that consumers' involvement can be strengthened through, inter alia, energy cooperatives and micro- generation and enhanced transparency of prices and consumer choices; points out that such initiatives could contribute to reducing energy prices and help address serious social problems, such as fuel poverty;
Amendment 715 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Stresses the need to create a legislative framework that empowers consumers and makes them active participants in the market as investors and stakeholders; notes that consumers' involvement can be strengthened through, inter alia, energy cooperatives and micro-generation and enhanced transparency of prices and consumer choices; points out that such initiatives could contribute to reducing energy prices and help address serious social problems, such as fuel poverty; in this regard, ask the Commission to ensure that Member States fully implement the Third Energy Package and come up with a definition of vulnerable consumers; ask the Commission to gather impact assessments and collection of best practices of measures taken at national level to fight energy poverty and make sure that those best practices are centralised and promoted by a dedicated European body;
Amendment 717 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Notes that a more decentralised and flexible energy system, with power and heat sources being placed closer to the point of consumption, can facilitate small- scale energy generation and therefore empowers consumers to be more involved in the energy market, control their own energy use, diminishes transmission and distribution losses, the risk of attacking improves the resilience of energy infrastructure and simultaneously provides local business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises; calls on the Commission and the Member States, therefore, to facilitate further development and expansion of local and regional renewable energy sources and of local and regional distribution networks and district heating networks through policies that tackle existing barriers and help bring about market transformation; calls on the Commission to propose guidelines on energy self-consumption in order to promote its use and protect the rights of consumers;
Amendment 718 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
24a. Notes that the electricity market design must also provide the means for the necessary market integration of consumers as active market participants, most notably as self-generating producers of renewable energy sources;
Amendment 719 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Calls on the European Commission to adapt policies to the need of an increasingly decentralising energy system, giving long-term investments signals in renewable sources, effective energy efficiency measures and smart distribution networks that facilitate an efficient, reliable and flexible supply and demand of energy, providing energy security at local level;
Amendment 726 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Calls on the Commission to integrate local actors into EU energy policy, and bring forward a proposal to establish decentralised advice and capacity building centres to equip and support local authorities to deal with energy providers on an equal footing, and to support the development of local energy production through cooperatives, locally established companies, and municipal authorities;
Amendment 738 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
Amendment 746 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Notes that following the European Council conclusions of 23 and 24 October 2014, post-2020 EU energy-efficiency targets must be non-binding and not apply atEmphasis that the post-2020 EU energy-efficiency targets should be binding and be implemented through individual national leveltargets;
Amendment 751 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Recalls that the moderation of energy demand, in particular energy demand used for heating, through energy savings and energy efficiency is crucial for a number of reasons, impacting positively on the EU's energy security, competitiveness, economic growth and sustainability, as well as on energy affordability, combatting energy poverty and creating sustainable jobs; highlights in this regard, that according to the International Energy Agency, energy efficiency investments represent the best return on investment of any energy resource; calls on the European Commission and the Member States to treat energy efficiency as an energy source in its own right representing the value of energy saved; underlines that energy efficiency and demand-side response shall compete on equal terms with generation capacity, taking due consideration of urgent and exceptional energy security problems and whenever is technically feasible; therefore encourages Member States to give energy efficiency primary consideration in their policies;
Amendment 765 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 c (new)
Paragraph 29 c (new)
29b. Stresses that energy demand in the building sector is responsible for about 40 % of energy consumption in the EU and a third of natural gas use, and that it is therefore necessary to increase both the depth and the rate of building renovation and the use of sustainable energy sources in heating and cooling, through the right incentives in order to reduce energy demand; recommends the continuation of increasing energy efficiency standards for buildings taking account of and encouraging technical innovation; further recommends continued support for the construction of nearly zero-energy buildings as an additional crucial step in securing energy independence and a sustainable and secure energy system; emphasises in this context the need to develop innovative sources of private financing and encourages greater involvement of the European Investment Bank and the EFSI to complement national financing schemes to improve the competitiveness of industry and create more growth and jobs; this should also create benefits for citizens including a reduction in energy bills and an improvement in standards of living;
Amendment 766 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
Amendment 789 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Recalls that the energy demand in the building sector is responsible for about 40 % of energy consumption in the EU and a third of natural gas use; therefore energy-efficient solutions such as the homogeneous insulation of buildings will help to sustainably use low emission and fossil energies on the long term;
Amendment 805 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Believes that it will be importantthe best way to avoid any over-prescriptive legislation that canmight constrain domestic policy choices about how best to promote energy efficiency within a national context would be to have an EU level binding target, translated into individual national targets;
Amendment 811 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Believes that the energy-efficiency target must work alongsideis vital to achieve the EU's energy and climate goals and strengthen the competitiveness of the EU economy vis-à- vis its major trade partners, building on the EU's competitive advantage in energy efficient technologies;
Amendment 822 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Stresses that a cautious revision of existing energy efficiency legislation, including the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and the Energy Efficiency Directive, is needed in order not to undermine national policies already in place which operate within the 2020 climate and energy framework; calls on the Commission to review the EU energy- efficiency legislation by no sooner than 2018; recalls that the EPBD sets the principle of nearly zero-energy buildings. In this frame, invites the European Commission to duly take into consideration the homogeneous insulation of buildings as a key aspect to reach high energy performance goals for buildings;
Amendment 828 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Calls on the Commission to closely monitor the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive - especially the National Energy Efficiency Plans (NEEAPs) and National Renovation Strategies - and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive ; calls on the Commission to carry out a revision of the Energy Efficiency and Energy Performance of Buildings Directives in order to achieve the EU 2030 energy efficiency improvement target, putting a stronger emphasis on helping vulnerable consumers and tackling energy poverty; believes that in the context of this enforcement measurement and verification of energy efficiency improvements should be done on a regular basis; in this regards, measures for retro fitting of existing buildings should prioritize the most vulnerable consumers in low quality accommodation or social housing; conditions to target European funds for energy efficiency on vulnerable consumers should be put in place; criteria for a certain percentage of energy obligation schemes to target low income consumers should be set;
Amendment 831 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Calls on the Commission to recognise the value of small scale and local infrastructure and investment planning in energy policy planning as part of the future for sustainable energy, and to establish a unit in DG Energy to analyse the potential for small scale investments in all the projects related to the Energy Union, and to identify ways to support their development;
Amendment 845 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Acknowledges that local authorities of European cities undoubtedly make an important contribution to energy independence by increasing energy- efficiency through cogeneration, modernising district heating systems, homogeneously insulating buildings, increasing the use of cleaner public transport, encouraging more active travel models, and renovating buildings;
Amendment 851 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Considers that investment to moderate energy demand, especially in buildings and industry, is a significant contribution to energy security, while stimulating economic growth and job creation at the same time, and that this should be taken into account when developing integrated economic instruments, building regulations and considering financial allocations; Stresses that increased EU financial support should be made available to support the Member States in achieving these energy efficiency goals and objectives;
Amendment 852 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Notes the importance of integrating the planning of energy demand and supply at the level of the EU internal energy market, with priority given to demand reduction and decentralised solutions, in order to achieve cost-optimal security of supply and avoid unnecessary or over-dimensioned infrastructure investments and stranded costs;
Amendment 853 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Calls on the Commission to offer the policy and financing tools on transport, urban planning, energy efficiency planning; to support small scale investments and locally led investments, working with the Covenant of Mayors;
Amendment 874 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Underlines the crucial role of renewables in the EU in attaining its greenhouse gas reduction targets; underlines that, in this regard, the current market design should be improved by fully integrating renewables into the market and introducing cost-reflective balancing prices, increasing energy security, reducing energy imports, improving air quality and creating employment;
Amendment 882 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to guarantee transparency, consistency, stability and continuity of regulatory renewable energy frameworks and to avoid retroactive changes in economic conditions of investments in order to strengthen investors' confidence and to contribute to a cost-efficient deployment of renewable energy across the EU regions; stresses the need for better coordination of support schemes in line with the European Commission Guidance on the design of renewable energy support schemes in order to avoid potential market distortion, and safeguard effective support for renewables;
Amendment 889 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Believes that the development of renewable energy sources is central to the Energy Union, taking into consideration energy costs; stresses the importance of developing cross-border infrastructure and of enhancing research and innovation in developing smarter energy grids and new energy storage solutions as well as flexible generation technologies for the integration of renewables;
Amendment 891 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to encourage self- consumption and micro-generation through renewable energy schemes targeted at the most vulnerable consumers;
Amendment 919 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to adopt a pragmatic and positive approach to State aid related to new financing schemes applicable to long-term investments in low-carbon energy technologies; Calls on the Commission and the European Investment Bank to urgently define new instruments and financial products adapted to the specifics of long-term investments in low-carbon energy technologies;
Amendment 939 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. Stresses that the commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emission must not undermine the EU economy's global competitiveness, particularly in the energy intensive sector and in other sectors and subsectors deemed to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage; stresses the need for compensation mechanisms and EU-harmonized measures different from the current state aid guidelines so as to offset, in all Member States, carbon costs passed through in the electricity bill, therefore securing a full level playing field; calls on the European Commission to put in place the appropriate tools to support energy efficiency in the high energy intensive sector deemed to be exposed to the risk of carbon leakage; considers, however, that the impact of the differentiated electricity prices due to the carbon footprint of the suppliers' energy mix is a legitimate competitive factor pertaining to each Member State's domestic choices;
Amendment 942 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 b (new)
Paragraph 38 b (new)
38b. Calls for specific focus on marine renewables, in line with the Commission's communication on the Blue Economy, as an industry with great potential but which is less established than other renewable sectors;
Amendment 961 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Recognises that low-carbon indigenous energy sources such as nuclear, clean coal technologies and fossil fuels with carbon capture and storage (CCS) and efficient technologies like cogeneration would make a fundamental contribution to EU energy security and decarbonisation, with shale gas facilitating the transition to a low- emission economy; believes, in this respect, that the Energy Union must reflect the need for the EU to use all low and lower -emission sources at Member States' disposal;
Amendment 984 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
Amendment 997 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Calls on the Commission to put forward proposals for establishing a Modernisation Fund, which should have strict criteria and guidance to ensure that funding is targeted at genuine energy modernisation projects, which would be selected based on a technology-neutral approach and on whether they are demonstrably consistent withtributing to attainment of the EU's 2030 greenhouse gas objectives;
Amendment 1010 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the development of the Energy Union takes dueutmost consideration of requirements for environmental protection, improved air quality, biodiversity and the competitiveness of European industry;
Amendment 1020 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
Amendment 1027 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to undertake common efforts in order to bring down wholesale and retail gas and energy prices by 20 % by 2020, especially by supporting market-based mechanisms;
Amendment 1033 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Reiterates that energy must be affordable and accessible to all citizens of the EU and stresses the need to address serious social problems connected to the energy market, such as energy poverty; calls on the Commission to introduce measures capable to enhance adequate access to energy for vulnerable consumers and to present communication on energy poverty, accompanied by an action to combat this issue;
Amendment 1034 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Calls on Member States to adopt a progressive approach towards the taxes, levies and subsidies included in electricity tariffs in order to avoid a disproportionately high share of energy expenditure for vulnerable consumers;
Amendment 1035 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Emphasises that energy must be made affordable to all citizens of the EU; considers that avoiding unnecessary consumption by undertaking efficiency improvements, stronger interconnections, higher market integration and sustainable energy investment, particularly in buildings, would enable many households to access on equal conditions a single, sustainable, competitive and secure energy market and escape energy poverty, which in 2012 affected one in four EU citizens; invites the Commission to present a communication on energy poverty in Europe, accompanied by an action plan to fight against it, which contains a definition and indicators of energy poverty;
Amendment 1049 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 c (new)
Paragraph 43 c (new)
43a. Considers that the Energy Union should bring about multiple cost-savings and that in an increasingly highly energy- efficient economy with reduced consumption levels for industry and consumers, the focus should be on reducing the total energy costs paid by consumers and not on the unit price of wholesale or retail energy; Calls on the Commission to launch a study analysing new and cost-effective market designs that ensure reasonably priced electricity for consumers and industry while preventing carbon leakage;
Amendment 1055 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 b (new)
Paragraph 43 b (new)
43b. Stresses that effective use of research and technological innovations fosters the leadership of European industry and strengthens the competitive advantage and commercial viability of European business and industry, creates jobs while contributing to the main EU energy and climate policy goals, including reduction of energy demand, security of supply, competitiveness and sustainable development of energy production, distribution, transportation and consumption, combatting energy poverty and the EU targets regarding GHG emissions, renewable energy resources and energy efficiency;
Amendment 1070 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Calls on the Commission to intensify its research efforts as regarding the better use of Europe's indigenous resources, both conventional and unconventionals efficient, low-emission technologies in order to meet its 2030 and longer/term objectives and improve its energy security and facilitate economic recovery; expects the mid/term review of the Horizon 2020 research programme to reflect these priorities;
Amendment 1072 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44 a (new)
Paragraph 44 a (new)
44a. Emphasises that European technologies in the energy sector are of utmost importance as they contribute to maintaining in Europe strategic industrial facilities and competences; Recalls that, as the EU seeks to develop clean indigenous resources and transitions towards a low-carbon economy, concrete actions must be taken to develop European technological leaderships in low-carbon technologies in key sectors where the EU has or can develop a global advantage;
Amendment 1099 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to increase IT security and the protection of critical energy infrastructures which provide crucial services for consumers, particularly with regard to the development of industrial production and the increasing role of ICT in the energy sector; stresses in this respect the importance of the adoption and timely implementation of the Network and Information Security Directive to maintain high levels of network and information security of critical infrastructures.
Amendment 1100 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46a. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to seek for better interaction and coordination of national and European research programmes, especially in the fields of energy, transport, ICT and construction, in order to ensure that priority is given to common challenges such as increasing energy efficiency by not focusing only on the heating sector but also cooling, promoting small-scale renewable energies, reducing greenhouse gas emissions as well as increasing energy security and developing new renewable energy sources, and to maximize the market uptake of new technologies;
Amendment 1102 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46a. Stresses the added value of integrating ICT in the energy system and calls on the Commission to introduce common standards for smart grids at the transmission system level since they ensure a stable supply and free flow of energy across borders and contribute to energy security, and at distribution system level to ensure security of supply for local communities, cities and regions; highlights in this regard the role that developing smarter energy grids and new energy storage facilities can play increasing the level of RES;
Amendment 1117 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Underlines that it should be a priority for the Member Statesresearch and development and innovation and in particular Horizon 2020 to bring down the costs of less mature low-carbon energy technologies, particularly those that are likely to be critical to global decarbonisation, such as power plants fitted with CCS, and potential breakthrough technologies, such as electricity storage and second and third generation biofuels;
Amendment 1135 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
Paragraph 49
49. Calls on the Commission to provide an explicit mapping of the different funding and financing instruments, such as the InvestEU programme, Connecting Europe (PCIs), R&D funds, structural funds, smart grid financing instruments (ERA-Net Plus), the Horizon 2020 programme (H2020), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Energy Programme for Recovery (EEPR), the Connecting Europe Facility - Energy (CEF-E), NER 300,EFSI and Eurogia+, and to clarify the eligibility rules for each of these programmes, while taking into account the technology neutral approach; calls on the Commission to aim to provide more balanced support and spending throughout the EU to avoid creating a technological rift between regions;
Amendment 1142 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 a (new)
Paragraph 49 a (new)
49a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that all proposals forming part of the Energy Union follow the ordinary legislative procedure, thus fully involving the European Parliament at all stages and ensuring effective democratic oversight; expects the governance process foreseen for the implementation of the 2030 climate and energy targets to be transparent, democratic and fully involve the European Parliament;
Amendment 1143 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 a (new)
Paragraph 49 a (new)
49a. Agrees with the European Council that a reliable, democratic and transparent governance system avoiding additional red tape and unnecessary bureaucracy should be developed and proposed in 2015 to help ensure that the EU meets its energy policy goals, with the necessary flexibility for Member States and on a basis of full respect for their freedom to determine their energy mix; Stresses that European Parliament shall play a strong and proactive role with regards to the development, implementation and review of the Energy Union governance systems;
Amendment 8 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the EU's leadership on climate change mitigation and adaption, including the creation of skills, jobs and growth that it brings; notes the crucial need for a global binding agreement to be concluded in Paris and stresses that continued EU leadership requiresthat ensures a reduction in emissions to remain within the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) 2°C Scenario; stresses that the EU should press for the full commitment of all parties to this agreement; insists on a regular, transparent performance reviewaluations based on the most up- to-date scientific data and technologyies, including an adjustment mechanism to assess, and where necessary adjust, INDCs;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the EU’s leadership on climate change mitigation and adaption, including the creation of knowledge, skills, jobs and growth that it brings; notes the crucial need for a global binding agreement to be concluded in Paris and stresses that continued EU leadership requires the full commitment of all parties to this agreement; insists on a regular,that these requirements be regularly updated on the basis of a transparent performance review which is itself based on the most up-to-date data and technology;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges the importance of climatseverity of the dangers associated with climate change; calls on the European External Action Service (EEAS) to prioritise diplomacy on climate policy goals in order to build support for a strong, fair and comprehensive agreement; stresses the importance of the EU as a key player in climate diplomacy and emphasises the need to speak with one voice; calls on the Member States to coordinate their positions in this regard with those of the EU; underlines that the EU and the Member States have an enormous foreign policy capacity and must mobilise this network based on political will in order to secure the objectives; calls on the parties involved in environmental aspects of the ongoing Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations to take into accountry to incorporate into the agreement provisions on the implementation of the Paris Conference conclusions;
Amendment 18 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that one of the main causes of this future instability will be the enduring gap between developed and developing countries as a result of developing countries’ limited access to technological innovation; calls for changes to be made to the way development aid is provided, with a view to placing greater emphasis on technological advancement and innovative approaches to the fight against climate change;
Amendment 21 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stresses the need to strengthen coordination and climate risk management at the EU level and to create a clear EU adaptation strategy; Recommends the implementation of ambitious and binding targets on CO2 emissions and renewable energy, at both national and EU level, to enable and ensure the transition to a sustainable and secure economy;
Amendment 26 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that should other major competitors of the EU’s energy-intensive industries fail to make similar commitments on GHG reductions, carbon leakage provisions will be maintained in the long term and strengthened where necessary; considers it vital that sustainable European agribusiness is protecsupported, against carbon leakagend stresses the need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels in the food production sector;
Amendment 28 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that the action plan must come with clearly defined objectives and strategies for achieving those objectives;
Amendment 30 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that should other major competitors of the EU's energy-intensive industries fail to make similar commitments on GHG reductions, carbon leakage provisions will be maintained in the long term and strengthened where necessary; considers it vital that sustainable European agribusiness is protected against carbon leakagand where necessary more long term solutions will be considered, including carbon- border adjustments; considers it vital that key European industries, including agribusiness and energy intensive industries, are protected against carbon leakage and that sectoral specific roadmaps are developed to help guide industries to a truly sustainable future;
Amendment 33 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that delays in taking action will increase the cost of climate change mitigation and adaptation, and will narrow the range of technology options available; considers that early action will have a positive impact on the long-term competitiveness of European industries and energy producers;
Amendment 34 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Proposes that sufficient funds be earmarked at EU and national level to help businesses adapt to and move towards carbon-free technologies and processes consistent with sustainable development;
Amendment 35 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Insists that any agreement should contain, as a key component, the concept of a 'Just Transition' to a low carbon future, which includes decent quality job creation, enhanced social dialogue and policies to support the workforce in energy and related industrial sectors;
Amendment 40 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that the EU should do more to promote a global system of commitments and specific action to counter climate change, given that a more ambitious global approach would help to make EU business more competitive.
Amendment 47 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the need to ensure long-term price stability for emissions allowances and a predictable regulatory environment which directs investment towards measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fosters the transition to a low-carbon economy;
Amendment 54 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Insists on the global phase-out of environmentally and economically harmful subsidies, which distort competitiveness and hinder innovation; stresses the need for Europe to show the way by taking the lead in the elimination of fossil fuels subsidies in all EU Member States;
Amendment 57 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Insists on the global phase-out of environmentally and economically harmful subsidies, which distort competitiveness and hinder innovation;, hinder innovation, and generally slows the greening of the EU economy; However, recognises that subsidies can, if utilised correctly, aid the development of a sustainable economy and can be a vital component in the development of new technologies critical to climate action.
Amendment 58 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Insists on the global phase-out of environmentally and economically harmful subsidies, which distort competitiveness and hinder innovation; stresses the need for increased investment and support for businesses which demonstrate a clear commitment to cutting their greenhouse gas emissions;
Amendment 78 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the need to provide financing for climate actions in developing countries and insists on making concrete commitments to capitalise the Green Climate Fund and jointly mobilise 100 billion USD per year by 2020 from a variety of sources, public and private, bilateral and multilateral; in this regard encourages the exploration and use of alternative sources of finance such as a financial transactions tax and carbon pricing of transport fuels within the IMO and ICAO frameworks;
Amendment 81 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that the EU should increase its efforts on technology transfers for least developed countries, reinforcing the REACT and CELA programmes, and replicating these in other regions; considers that the current time period for a climate change related technology to reach the global market, normally several decades, is too long and is a serious limit on the global impact of such technologies;
Amendment 84 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Insists that energy efficiency should play a vital role in global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; Considers the current EU Council's non-binding energy efficiency target of 27% by 2030 to be insufficient; Calls on the EU, in the event of an agreement being achieved at COP 21, to revise and increase its 2030 energy efficiency targets and make such targets legally binding.
Amendment 92 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the enormous carbon storage potential of the bioenergy sector; calls for bioenergy, together with importance of maintaining and increasing carbon storage represented by (grass)land and forestry, to be recognised for their emission-mitigating qualities; recognizes the need to establish a coherent accounting framework for emissions and removals from these sectors;
Amendment 93 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the enormous carbon storage potential of the bioenergy sector; calls for bioenergy, together with grassland and forestry, to be recognised for their emission- mitigating qualities; additionally notes, that when combined with Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, biomass as a fuel for energy generation could potentially lead to negative emissions, as recognised by the IPPC;
Amendment 103 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that the protection and cultivation of forests and grassland has a fundamental role to play in offsetting emissions, and that EU soil management guidelines should be drawn up so that the carbon-mitigating potential of the soil can be exploited to the full;
Amendment 111 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Commends the US and China on their commitment to playing a more significant global climate role; points to the economic benefitsstresses that the EU needs to play a greater role in promoting a global system of commitments and action to counter climate change, given that stronger global commitments bring forwould benefit the competitiveness of EU industry; regretsconsiders it unacceptable that some developed countries continue to increase their emissions per capita in spite of overwhelming scientific evidence and the impact climate change is already having on people’s day-to-day lives.
Amendment 115 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Welcomes the efforts made on cooperation between the EU and the United States' Department of Energy, particularly around climate change technology research; Considers that there is much potential for further research cooperation between the EU and other major economies; Stresses that the results of publicly funded research should be made freely available;
Amendment 54 #
2015/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Takes the view that the current round of EU proposals concerning the fight against organised crime should place the emphasis on combating crimes of association (i.e. the fact of belonging to a criminal organisation), rather than simply combating so-called target crimes (i.e. crimes which such organisations are set up to commit); reiterates that this round of proposals should also include combating money laundering, corruption and human trafficking among its priorities;
Amendment 55 #
2015/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for the establishment of a specialist Europol unit to combat organised criminal groups which operate in several sectors at the same time; takes the view that the Member States should set up a body with responsibility for ensuring that investigations into organised crime are properly coordinated; calls for infrastructure to be streamlined with a view to guaranteeing secure communication and effective use of all Europol’s existing instruments; calls for better cooperation in the exchange and collection of information with Member States and third countries; calls for better communication with non-Member States and for cooperation agreements to be reached, in particular with neighbouring third countries;
Amendment 69 #
2015/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 – point a
Paragraph 10 – point a
(a) a common definition of organised crime, which distinguishes it clearly from the concept of a terrorist organisation, and which could be construed as being a structured group that has existed for a period of time and is made up of more than twotwo or more persons who work together for the purpose of obtaining, directly or indirectly, a financial and/or material advantage, and which seriously undermines the social and economic cohesion of the EU and its Member States;
Amendment 88 #
Amendment 113 #
2015/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the importance that new activities for the exploitation of marine resources be anticipated in the required environmental impact assessment, ecosystem-based approach with a solid scientific basis and that these activities are accompanied by detailed environmental monitoring taking sustainability into account.
Amendment 71 #
2015/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes the high degree of variability between Member States regarding the maximum duration of parental leave; welcomes the various measures adopted to encourage fathers to take parental leave and calls for more effective sharing of best practices in this field;
Amendment 105 #
2015/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Urges the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights to play a larger role in monitoring the human rights development in Turkmenistan, including more visits, and be in continuous contact with the European Parliament about specific cases related to human rights defenders in the country;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that enhanced international cooperation, determined national action and stable inclusive government in third countries at direct risk from jihadist extremist groups hold the key to countering the threat posed by terrorist groups and stemming the radicalisation of European citizens;
Amendment 27 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Expresses concern that without such action the phenomenon of fighters from Europe travelling to different locations to join jihadist extremist groups, as well as the security risk they present when returning to the EU, are likely to worsen in the years ahead;
Amendment 68 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Supports greater international cooperation to identify EU citizens who are at risk of becoming radicalised and travelling to join jihadist extremist groups; further calls for enhanced cooperation between the EU, its Member States, and third countries to divert European citizens from this course of action and to intercept them at the point of exit;
Amendment 75 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Considers that the EU and its Member States should improve monitoring of EU citizens´ activities in the affected countries;
Amendment 101 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that the root cause of the radicalisation of European citizens is the political, economic and social instability of regions affected by violent conflicts which provide breeding ground for extremist groups;
Amendment 1 #
2015/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission's announcement of its intention to present, in 2016, a proposal for an inter-institutional agreement revising the Transparency Register for representatives of interest groups and calls for switching from a voluntary to a mandatory Register for all lobbying activities for any of the EU institutions; insists that the consultations preceding the proposal take account, in a balanced way, of the different points of view expressed;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on all EU institutions to enhance their procedures and practices aimed at safeguarding the financial interests of the Union and to actively contribute to a results-oriented discharge process;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the need to enhance integrity and improve the ethical framework through clear and reinforcedbetter implementation of codes of conduct and ethical principles, so as to allow the development ofreinforce a common and effective culture of integrity for all EU institutions and agencies;
Amendment 8 #
2015/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 10 #
2015/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers it regrettable that the Council has still not adopted a code of conduct; is of the opinion that all the EU institutions should agree on codes of conduct, which are indispensable to the transparency, accountability and integrity of those institutions; calls on EU institutions and bodies which still do not have a code of conduct to develop such a document as soon as possible;
Amendment 13 #
2015/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 21 #
2015/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Encourages the disseminationEU institutions to better raise awareness of the conflict-of-interests policyrinciple among their officials alongside ongoing awareness-raising activitiesnd to take adequate measure against conscious infringements of this principle and of other rules which negatively affect the EU interests; recalls that the issues of conflict of interests and the situation whereby civil servants move from the public to the private sector (the ‘revolving door’) are phenomena which could seriously undermine the integrity of EU institutions; is of the opinion that all EU institutions should further strengthen their policies in this respect while taking into account the recommendations put forward in recent years by the European Ombudsman, the European Court of Auditors or the European Parliament itself;
Amendment 26 #
2015/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the Commission’s agreementdecision to increase transparency by improving its system of expert groups, particularly as regards the procedure for selecting experts, through the development of a new conflict- of-interest policy for experts appointed in a personal capacity; takes note of the requirement for experts to be registered in the transparency register where relevant;
Amendment 32 #
2015/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes that the level of transparency could be raised through the creation of a legislative footprint for EU lobbying, with the objective of switching from a voluntary to a mandatory EU register for all lobbying activities for any of the EU institutions;
Amendment 36 #
2015/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls for switching from a voluntary to a mandatory EU register for all lobbying activities for all the EU institutions; calls on the Council to join the EU transparency register;
Amendment 38 #
2015/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers, in this context, that a mandatory EU register should include clear provisions on the type of information to be recorded, i.e. accurate and regularly updated information on the nature of lobbying/legal activities, together with detailed records of contacts and input into EU law and policymaking; believes that a system of sanctions in the event of abuse should be envisaged under the supervision of Parliament;calls the Commission to bring forward to the Parliament a study with a possible system of sanctions in the event of abuse.
Amendment 44 #
2015/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Asks the CommissionEU institutions and bodies to apply strictly the measures pertaining to discretion and exclusion in respect of public procurement, with proper background checks being carried out in every instance, and to apply the exclusion criteria in order to debar companies in the event of any conflict of interest, this being essential to protect the credibility of the institutionEU financial interests;
Amendment 45 #
2015/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Believes that the discharge procedure is an importantHighlights the key importance of the discharge as an instrument of democratic accountability and transparency of the EU institutions to the citizens of the Union; recalls the difficulties repeatedly encountered in the discharge procedures to date, owing to a lack of cooperation on the part of the Council; insists that an effective budgetary control exercise and the democratic accountability of the institution requires the cooperation of Parliament and the Councilgarding the sound financial management of the EU budget; considers as crucial that the EU institutions and bodies present reliable and comprehensive data which is relevant to scrutinise the level of respect of the sound financial management principles and protection of EU financial interests;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Recalls the difficulties repeatedly encountered in the discharge procedures to date, owing to a lack of cooperation on the part of the Council; insists that the Council must be accountable and transparent as the other institutions and that democratic accountability of the Council requires cooperation with the European Parliament;
Amendment 51 #
2015/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Invites the Commission to assess the impact of existing measures and to define accordingly a coherent policy based on measures aimed at effectively addressing corruption mechanisms and practices; believes, furthermore,Reiterates its request[1] that the Commission report to Parliament and the Council on the implementation by the EU institutions of their internal anti- corruption policies and expects that the Commission’s secondfuture anti-corruption report shoulds will also cover all the EU institutions; [1] P8_TA-PROV(2015)0062 on PIF 2013 Annual Report
Amendment 53 #
2015/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Believes that in order to increase the accountability and integrity of the EU institutions is of paramount importance to establish a European Public Prosecutor office. Urges in this sense the Council to adopt the regulation on the proposal on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office and follow the recommendations of the Parliament’s resolution on this proposal (P8_TA(2015)0173 Wednesday, 29 April 2015 Resolution on the European Public Prosecutor’s Office);
Amendment 54 #
2015/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that Parliament should also cooperate in a more targeted manner with the ECJ, the Court of Auditors, the European Ombudsman and the Commission’s Anti-Fraud Office in order to closely monitorso that they can report to one another in detail on the evolution of CCP within the framework of their respective powers and responsibilities.
Amendment 6 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
– having regard to the 17th EU-China Summit, which took place in Brussels on 29 June, 2015, and to the Joint Press Communiqué issued at the conclusion thereof,
Amendment 12 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14
Citation 14
– having regard to the publishing of the second draft of aadoption of the new national security law of 7 May 2015 by thby the Chinese National People’s Congress of 1st July, 2015, and the publishing of the second draft of a new Foreign NGO Management law of 5 May 2015,
Amendment 20 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20 a (new)
Citation 20 a (new)
– having regard to the Intended Nationality Determined Contributions (INDCs) submitted by China to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on 30 June 2015,
Amendment 52 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas, under the current leadership of Communist Party of China (CPC) General Secretary and President Xi Jinping, China has launched a flurry of initiatives, including a strategically important energy deal with Russia, the establishment of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and a ‘New Silk Road’ project to integrate China economically with Central Asia and, ultimately, with Europe and Africa;
Amendment 63 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas China is pressing for statutory investment protection backed by investor- state- dispute settlement (ISDS) procedures during the negotiations on a bilateral investment treaty (BIT) with the EU;
Amendment 113 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the new White Paper on China’s military strategy postulates that the traditional mentality thatof land outverweighsting sea must be abandoned and that greater importance should be attached to managing the seas and protecting maritime rights and interests;
Amendment 126 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas in the wake of the Ukraine crisis Russia and China have recently stepped up their mutual relations in an unprecedented way;
Amendment 154 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R a (new)
Recital R a (new)
Ra. whereas foreign NGOs have been flourishing and playing vital roles for the development of local NGOs and the opening up of China since the reform;
Amendment 166 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Welcomes the commitment made by and agreement reached between the EU and China during their 5th High-Level Strategic Dialogue of 5-6 May, 2015 in Beijing, and during the 17th EU-China Summit; supports the over 80 bilateral sectorial dialogues between the EU and China; Expects the Strategic Partnership between the EU and China to promote mutual benefits and responsible participation in the global society;
Amendment 172 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines the importance of people- to-people contact in deepening communication and mutual understanding; encourages, therefore, the programs intended to facilitate mobility between the Union and China; stresses that exchange of experts and students between both sides should be especially promoted;
Amendment 185 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the need for EU Member States to speak with one voice to the Chinese Government, particularly in view of Beijing’s present diplomatic dynamism; deplores the lack of profound debate and close coordinationTakes note of Beijing’s present diplomatic dynamism; urges the initiation of profound debate at EU level regarding Member States’ membership of the AIIB;
Amendment 269 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Observes that, although the targets of the anti- corruption campaign extend to the highest political level, these seem to be limited to the allies of President Xi's main rivals in the CPC; considers that this fierce ongoing anti-corruption campaign is, at the same time, serving to win back popular trust in the CPC, and to discipline bureaucracy and to eliminate rivals inside the CPC;
Amendment 281 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that the rapid ageing of the Chinese population poses significant risks to the country's prosperity and social stability, along with the enlarging gender imbalance and labour shortage, pose significant risks to the country's prosperity and social stability, and are triggering new problems, including human trafficking and illegal adoption; notes that the government's policy measures to tackle the issue (of a gradual relaxation of the one-child policy) have not yet led to a significant rise in the birth rate, mainly for economic reasons;
Amendment 342 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes the priority given by President Xi's presidency to the relationship with the US, given his proposal for a ‘'new type of major power relationship' between China and the US; stresses that, ife importance to avoid this view isto be perceived as a code word for dividing the Pacific into two spheres of influence, which will greatly concern other countries in the region will be greatly concerned;
Amendment 380 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Draws Beijing's attention to the indispensable role of the US and the EU with regard to China's modernisation goals, given its support for Putin against the West;
Amendment 20 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the neighbourhood is currently in a state of flux, affected by growing number of violent conflicts, and is less stable and less secure than when the ENP was launched;
Amendment 28 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the neighbourhood represent significant source of both legal and illegal migration to the European Union;
Amendment 168 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the renewed policy must be more strategic, with a real political vision and effective tools to implement it, and politically driven; calls for special envoys to be appointed for the East and the South, with the task of politically coordinating the revised policy;
Amendment 18 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) Littering and improper disposal of packaging and packaging waste has negative impacts on both the marine environment and the Union economy and poses unnecessary risks to public health. Many of the most commonly found items on beaches also include packaging waste, with long-term impacts on the environment which affects tourism and public enjoyment of these natural areas. Additionally, packaging waste that makes its way into the marine environment subverts the priority order of the waste hierarchy, in particular by avoiding preparation for reuse, recycling and other recovery prior to its improper disposal. In order to reduce the disproportionate contribution of packaging waste to marine litter, a binding target should be established, supported by targeted measures adopted by Member States.
Amendment 19 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) Member States should take measures to prevent unnecessary packaging, reduce manufacture and consumption of single-use packaging and provide incentives for the collection, reuse and recycling of waste.
Amendment 20 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 c (new)
Recital 1 c (new)
(1c) In order to support recycling targets and promote demand for recycled materials, Member States should require all rigid plastic packaging to contain a minimum level of post-consumer recycled material content unless it can be demonstrated that the use of recycled material presents an unreasonable risk to the public health or is otherwise not technically feasible.
Amendment 21 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 d (new)
Recital 1 d (new)
(1d) In order to support recycling targets and achieve a sustained reduction in single-use packaging, Member States should require all packaging placed on the market to comply with minimum requirements that promote the design of circular packaging that minimises resource use, incorporates recycled content, can be reused and is recyclable. The Commission should promote, as appropriate, the preparation of Union standards and guidelines relating to the essential requirements referred to in Annex II.
Amendment 59 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 e a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 e a (new)
(aa) the following point is inserted: '1 ea. 'rigid plastic packaging' shall mean packaging made of plastic that is relatively inflexible such that it is capable of maintaining its shape or form when full or empty.';
Amendment 67 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
(da) in Article 3 the following point is added: "(12a) 'bio-based' shall mean derived from biomass."
Amendment 68 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d b (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 12 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 12 b (new)
(db) in Article 3 the following point is added: "(12b) 'biomass' shall mean material of biological origin excluding material embedded in geological formations and/or fossilized."
Amendment 74 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Such other measures mayshall, in accordance with the objectives referred to in Article 1(1), consist of national programmes, incentives through extended producer responsibility schemes to prevent unnecessary packaging and minimise the environmental impact of packaging or similar actions adopted, if appropriate, in consultation with economic operators, and, economic incentives to reduce single-use packaging and encourage the uptake of reusable packaging, deposit-refund schemes and market restrictions on single-use, non-recyclable and superfluous packaging in derogation of Article 18 or similar actions adopted, if appropriate, in consultation with economic operators and environmental organisations. They shall also include specific prevention measures for the top ten packaging items found on beaches by region and shall be designed to bring together and take advantage of the many initiatives taken within Member States as regards prevention. They shall comply with the objectives of this Directive as defined in Article 1(1)rough such measures, Member States shall achieve a significant and sustained reduction in single-use and non-recyclable packaging.
Amendment 78 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraphs 2 a and 2 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraphs 2 a and 2 b (new)
(2a) in Article 4(1), the following subparagraphs are added: "Member States shall adopt extended producer responsibility schemes to minimise the environmental impact of packaging, in accordance with the requirements of Article 8 a of Directive 2008/98/EC, by ... [eighteen months after the date of entry into force of this Directive]. Such schemes shall be complemented by national programmes to prevent packaging waste and measures to reduce packaging that is non-reusable and non-recyclable. The Commission shall adopt guidelines setting out a harmonised Union approach to fee modulation under extended producer responsibility schemes, taking into account prevention of unnecessary packaging, reusability, recyclability and recycled material content.";
Amendment 79 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraphs 2 c and 2 d (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraphs 2 c and 2 d (new)
(2b) in Article 4(1), the following subparagraphs are added: "In addition to the framework for extended producer responsibility schemes established in the second subparagraph, economic operators engaged in producing plastic packaging shall benefit from the following financial incentives unless, for any specific type of packaging, competent authorities have determined that it is technically unfeasible or presents an unreasonable risk to public health: (a) packaging producers who reduce the level of colouring used in their rigid plastic packaging containers placed on the market shall benefit from a reduced level of financial contribution under extended producer responsibility, graded on the level of colouring introducing to the virgin rigid plastic packaging; (b) economic operators who use refillable plastic or glass containers shall benefit from a reduced level of financial contribution under extended producer responsibility, commensurate with the level of refillables used by the operator where possible within the business. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts necessary for the implementation of this paragraph by ... [eighteen months after the date of entry into force of this Directive]. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 21(2).";
Amendment 166 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
(5a) the following article is inserted: "Article 7a Reduction of Packaging and Packaging Waste in the Marine Environment 1. Member States shall take all necessary measures to reduce packaging waste in their territory from entering the marine environment. Those measures shall include all of the following: (a) the adoption of a binding 50% reduction target for packaging waste by 2025 compared to 2015 levels; (b) the establishment and operation of programmes for measuring and monitoring packaging waste entering the marine environment; (c) the adoption of specific measures to reduce the main sources of packaging waste found in the marine environment and on beaches by region, including programmes to raise public awareness, economic instruments and incentives, and marketing restrictions. 2. By [x] each year, Member States shall submit reports to the Commission detailing their progress toward reducing packaging waste originating within their territory from entering the marine environment, including descriptions of the measures adopted under paragraph 1 and the expected outcomes. 3. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts necessary for the implementation of this Article by ... [eighteen months after the date of entry into force of this Directive]. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 21(2).";
Amendment 167 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(5b) in Article 8, the following paragraph is inserted: '1a. Packaging shall bear a 'traffic light' marking indicating the level of its recyclability. Packaging falling into the most recyclable category may also carry a universally recognised 'Seal of Excellence' to indicate its recyclability. The Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20a in order to supplement this Directive by measures providing for the design and implementation of those 'traffic light' and 'Seal of Excellence' labels by ... [eighteen months after the date of entry into force of this Directive.';
Amendment 188 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 20 - a(new)
Article 20 - a(new)
(10a) The following Article is inserted: 'Article 20-a Exercise of the delegation 1. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. 2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 8(1a) shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of [x] years from ... [the date of entry into force of this (amending) Directive]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the x-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period. 3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 8(1a) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that Decision. It shall take effect on the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. 4. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016. 5. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. 6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 8(1a) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament of by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.';
Amendment 193 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Annex II
Annex II
(12a) Annex II to Directive 94/62/EC is amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive.
Amendment 114 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) The Commission should actively promote sharing platforms as a circular economy business model. It should create a stronger integration between the EU Action Plan for the circular economy and the guidelines for a collaborative economy and investigate all possible measures to provide incentive for it.
Amendment 198 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – point 20 a (new)
Article 3 – point 20 a (new)
(fa) The following point is added: “20a."commercial and industrial waste" means mixed waste and separately collected waste of larger quantities than municipal waste originating from commercial activities, including the manufacture of specific products including paper and cardboard, glass, metal, plastic, bio-waste, wood, textile and bulky waste. Commercial and industrial waste does not include household waste, construction and demolition waste, hazardous waste and waste from sewage network and treatment, including sewage sludge;”
Amendment 201 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – point 20 a (new)
Article 3 – point 20 a (new)
(fa) the following point is added: “20a. “remanufacturing” means the process of bringing a product to a like- new condition through reusing, reconditioning, and replacing component parts.”
Amendment 204 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f b (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – point 20 b (new)
Article 3 – point 20 b (new)
(f b) The following point is added: “20b. "economic instruments" means any support measure, instrument, scheme or mechanism applied by a Member State or a group of Member States, that promotes the use of secondary raw materials from recycling by reducing the cost of that secondary raw material, giving value to the positive and negative externalities of materials, or increasing the volume of such secondary raw materials purchased. This includes, but is not restricted to, investment aid; tax levies; tax exemptions and/or reductions; tax refunds; minimum recycled content obligations; and direct price support schemes;”
Amendment 205 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f b (new) Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f b (new) Directive 2008/98/EC
(f b) the following point is added: “20b. “reconditioning” means the process of returning a product to a satisfactory working condition by rebuilding or repairing major components that are close to failure.”
Amendment 206 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f c (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – point 20 c (new)
Article 3 – point 20 c (new)
(f c) the following point is added: “20c. "collectable waste oil" means waste oil that is capable of being collected, typically 50% of the annual lubricants consumption in the Member States;”
Amendment 257 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8 a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 - indent 4
Article 8 a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 - indent 4
Amendment 265 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive2008/98/EC
Article 8 a – paragraph 3 subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 8 a – paragraph 3 subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) has the necessary operational, organizational and financial means to meet its extended producer responsibility obligations;
Amendment 301 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 - indent 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 - indent 1 a (new)
- prohibit the use of microplastic ingredients in products reaching wastewater drainage systems by ...[insert the date 2 years after the entry into force of this Directive]
Amendment 302 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 1 –subparagraph 1 - indent 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 –subparagraph 1 - indent 1 a (new)
- promote and support the production and the use of products that are easy to switch from physical to digital dimension and easy to share in a collaborative platform
Amendment 306 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 - indent 3
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 - indent 3
- encourage the setting up of systems promoting reuse activities, remanufacturing and reconditioning activities including in particular for electrical and electronic equipment, tyre, textiles and furniture;
Amendment 429 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
(12 a) Article 21 is replaced by the following: "1. Without prejudice to the obligations related to the management of hazardous waste laid down in Articles 18 and 19, Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that: (a) waste oils are collected separately, where this is technically feasible; (b) waste oils are treated in accordance with Articles 4, 11 and 13; (c) where this is technically feasible and economically viable, waste oils of different characteristics are not mixed and waste oils are not mixed with other kinds of waste or substances, if such mixing impedes their treatment. 2. FIn furtherance of the targets set out in Article 11 for the collection and regeneration of waste oils and for the purposes of separate collection of waste oils and their proper treatment, Member States may, according to their national conditions, apply additional measures such as technical requirements, producer responsibility, economic instruments or voluntary agreements. 3. If waste oils, according to national legislation, are subject to requirements of regeneration, Member States may prescribe that such waste oils shall be regenerated if technically feasible and, wWhere Articles 11 or 12 of Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 apply, Member States shall restrict the transboundary shipment of waste oils from their territory to incineration or co- incineration facilities in order to give priority to the regeneration of waste oils." Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32008L0098&from=LV)
Amendment 84 #
2015/0274(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Directive 1999/31/EC
Article 8 – point a – point iii
Article 8 – point a – point iii
Amendment 105 #
2015/0274(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Directive1999/31/EC
ANNEX I – paragraph 1 – point 1.1 – point e
ANNEX I – paragraph 1 – point 1.1 – point e
Amendment 115 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The definition of the term "firearm" should be clarified and the control of essential components enhanced by including in the definition any device which shares an essential component with a firearm. An essential component contained in any such device should be considered capable of being used in a firearm when the essential component can be transferred from that device to the firearm without substantial modification.
Amendment 128 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 b (new)
Recital 3 b (new)
(3b) Essential components should be defined as those components which are necessary for the operation of a firearm and are constructed to withstand high pressure of firing. Accessories, such as devices designed or adapted to diminish the sound caused by firing a firearm, should not fall within the definition of an essential component, as the firearm can still be operated without them.
Amendment 134 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 c (new)
Recital 3 c (new)
(3c) It should be specified in this Directive that the activities of a dealer include not only the manufacturing but also the modification or conversion a firearm, such as the shortening of a complete firearm, and in addition the modification or conversion of parts of firearms and of ammunition, provided that it affects the category of such a firearm or ammunition, and that, therefore, only authorised dealers should be permitted to engage in those activities.
Amendment 140 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 d (new)
Recital 3 d (new)
Amendment 167 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
Amendment 185 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Taking into consideration the high risk of reactivating badly deactivated weapons and in order to enhance security across the Union, dDeactivated firearms should not be covered by this Directive. Additionally, for the most dangerous firearms stricter rules should be introduced in order to ensure that those firearms are not allowed to be owned or traded. Those rules should also apply to fire if they have been deactivated in accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2403 or in accordance with prior national standarmds of that category even after they have been deactivated. Where those rules are not respected, Member States should take appropriate measures including the destruction of thoseand procedures recognised as resulting in the firearms being rendered permanently unfit for use, inoperable and incapable of being converted into functioning firearms.
Amendment 195 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The acquisition and possession of firearms should only be permitted if, inter alia, there is good cause. It should be possible for Member States, whilst not being under any obligation in that regard, to find that the acquisition and possession of firearms for the purpose of, for example, hunting, target shooting, various scientific, technical or testing activities, or self-defence and re-enactment of historical events, filmmaking or historical study can constitute good cause.
Amendment 207 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to ensurincrease the traceability of deactivatedfirearms and essential components and to facilitate their firearms, they should be registered in national registriese movement, the provisions of Directive 91/477/EEC should be clarified to ensure that both an assembled firearm and all essential components, whether included in an assembled firearm or not, are marked irremovably at the time of their being manufactured or imported, unless the firearm has been deactivated in accordance with that Directive.
Amendment 229 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Some semi-automatic firearms can be easily converted to automatic firearms, thus posing a threat to security. Even in There is a risk that any firearms converted to firing blanks, irritants, other absective substances of conversion to category "A", certain semi-automatic firearms may be very dangerous whenr pyrotechnic ammunition can be converted back in such a way as to make theirm capacity regarding the number of rounds is high. Such semi-automatic weapons should therefore be banned for civilian useble of firing live ammunition. Such firearms should therefore remain in the categories in which they were classified prior to their conversion.
Amendment 306 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point -a a (new)
Article 1 – point -a a (new)
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 1 – paragraph 1a
Article 1 – paragraph 1a
Amendment 312 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 1 – paragraph 1b
Article 1 – paragraph 1b
1b. For the purposes of this Directive, "essential component" shall mean the barrel, framechamber, frame, body, receiver, slide or cylinder, bolt or breaech block and any device designed or adapted to diminish the sound caused by firingor other locking and cartridge-head supporting mechanism for containing the pressure of discharge at the rear of the chamber of a firearm which, being separate objects, are included in the category of the firearms on which they are or are intended to be mounted.
Amendment 362 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 1 – point 1 – point c
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 1 – paragraph 1h
Article 1 – paragraph 1h
Amendment 387 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point d
Article 1 – point 1 – point d
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point ii
(ii) the manufacture, including modification or conversion, trade, exchange, hiring out, or repair or conversion of parts of firearmf essential components;
Amendment 410 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. This Directive shall not apply to the acquisition or possession of weapons and ammunition, in accordance with national law, by the armed forcesnational defence forces, encompassing all units and persons under their command or in their reserves, including the military, the police, or other public authorities. Nor shall it apply to commercial transfers of weapons and ammunition of war.
Amendment 425 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that any assembled firearm or part placed on the market has been markedessential component, when manufactured or imported, has been marked with an irremovable mark and registered in compliance with this Directive, or that it has been deactivated in accordance with the provisions implementing Article 10b and registered in compliance with this Directive.
Amendment 449 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
For the purposes of identifying and tracing each assembled firearm and each essential component, Member States shall, at the time of manufacture of each firearm or at the time of import and each essential component, or at the time of its being manufactured or imported into the Union, require a unique marking including the name of the manufacturer, the country or place of manufacture, the serial number and the year of manufacture, if not already part of the serial number. This shall be without prejudice to the affixing of the manufacturer's trademark.
Amendment 471 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
For the purposes referred to in the first subparagraph, Member States may choose to apply the provisions of the United Nations Convention for the Reciprocal Recognition of Proof Marks on Small Arms of 1 July 1969.
Amendment 475 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
Furthermore, Member States shall ensure, at the time of transfer of a firearm from government stocks to permanent civilian use, the unique marking permitting identification of the transferring government. Firearms classified in category A must first have been deactivated in accordance with the provisions implementing Article 10b or converted to semi-automatic firearms, save in the case of transfers in accordance with authorisations granted pursuant to the first or the second subparagraph of Article 6.
Amendment 512 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 539 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall establish rules on appropriate storage of firearms, their essential components and ammunition, including when under transport, ensuring a level of security proportionate to the risk of unauthorised access and to the nature and category of the firearms concerned.
Amendment 582 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Without prejudice to Article 2(2), Member States shall take all appropriate steps to prohibit the acquisition and the possession of the firearms and ammunition classified in category A and to destroy those firearms and ammunition held in violation of this provision and seized. A competent authority of a Member State may under strict conditions grant authorisation for such firearms and ammunition provided that there is a legitimate purpose and provided that such authorisation is not contrary to public security, public order or national defence.
Amendment 606 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Member States may authorise bodies concerned with the cultural and historical aspects of weapons and recognised as such by the Member State in whose territory they are established to keep in their possession firearms classified in category A acquired beforchoose to grant authorisations to legal or natural persons dedicated to the gathering, study and conservation of firearms and associated artefacts for historical, cultural, scientific, technical, educational, aesthetic or heritage purposes and recognised as such by the Member State in whose territory they are for firearms and ammunition classified in category A, provided that such persons demonstrate [the date of entry into force of this Directive] provided they have been deactivated in accordance with the provisions that implement Article 10(b)at measures are in place to address any risks to public security or public order and that the firearm or firearms concerned are stored with a level of security proportionate to the risks associated with unauthorised access to such firearms.
Amendment 676 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7 a (new)
Article 1 – point 7 a (new)
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 10
Article 10
(7a) Article 10 is replaced by the following: "The arrangements for the acquisition and possession of ammunition shall be the same as those for the possession of the firearms for which the ammunition is intended." (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:01991L0477- The acquisition and possession of ammunition shall be permitted only for persons who are allowed to possess a firearm of a respective category." Or. en 20080728&from=CS)
Amendment 707 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 9
Article 1 – point 9
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
4. TFor the purposes of the efficient application of this Directive, the competent authorities of the Member States shall exchange information on theby electronic means via a data-exchange platform or interoperable data-exchange platforms to be operational by ... [insert date], including information on authorisations granted for the transfers of firearms to another Member State as well as information with regard to refusals to grant authorisations as defined in Article 7. The Member States shall, upon request by another Member State, exchange information relevant to an assessment of the criminal history, if any, of persons who apply for or who have been granted exceptions pursuant to Article 6 or authorisations pursuant to Article 7. That information shall include the entire text of the corresponding judicial decision or decision of a relevant public authority.
Amendment 716 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 9
Article 1 – point 9
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 13 – paragraph 5
Article 13 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 13a concerning the modalities of exchange of information on authorisations granted and on refusalsor refused for the transfer of firearms to another Member State. The Commission shall adopt the first such delegated act by ... [24 months after publication of this Amending Directive in the Official Journal of the European Union].
Amendment 750 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point i
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point i
Directive 91/477/EEC
Annex I – part II – point A – category A – point 6
Annex I – part II – point A – category A – point 6
6. Automatic firearms which have been converted into semi-automatic firearms, provided that the technical conversion procedure was not previously authorised by a relevant authority of a Member State and provided that the converted firearm in question was inspected and marked;
Amendment 772 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point i
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point i
7. Semi-automatic firearms for civilian use which resemble weapons withwhich have been converted into automatic mechanisfirearms;
Amendment 782 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point i
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point i
Directive 91/477/EEC
Annex I – part II – point A – category A – point 8
Annex I – part II – point A – category A – point 8
8. FAny firearms under points 1 to 3 and 6 to 7 after having been deactivatedconverted to firing blanks, irritants, other active substances or pyrotechnical ammunition.
Amendment 793 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point ii
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point ii
Directive 91/477/EEC
Annex I – part II – point A – category B – point 7
Annex I – part II – point A – category B – point 7
Amendment 803 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point ii a (new)
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point ii a (new)
Directive 91/477/EEC
Annex I – part II – point A – category B – point 7 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point A – category B – point 7 a (new)
(iia) in Category B, the following point is added: "7a. Any firearm previously classified under points 1 to 7 after having been converted to firing blanks, irritants, other active substances or pyrotechnic ammunition."
Amendment 812 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point iii
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point iii
Directive 91/477/EEC
Annex I – part II – point A – category C – point 5
Annex I – part II – point A – category C – point 5
5. Alny firearm aund signal weapons, salute and acoustic weapons as well as replicas; er points 1 to 4 after having been converted to firing blanks, irritants, other active substances or pyrotechnic ammunition;
Amendment 821 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point iii
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point iii
Directive 91/477/EEC
Annex I – part II – point A – category C – point 6
Annex I – part II – point A – category C – point 6
Amendment 825 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 - point a - indent iii a (new)
Article 1 – point 13 - point a - indent iii a (new)
Amendment 833 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 14 – point a
Article 1 – point 14 – point a
Directive 91/477/EEC
Annex I – Part III – point a
Annex I – Part III – point a
(a) point (a) is deletedreplaced by the following: "(a) have been rendered permanently unfit for use by deactivation, ensuring that all essential parts of the firearm have been rendered permanently inoperable and incapable of removal, replacement or modification in a way that would permit the firearm to be reactivated in any way, provided that such deactivation has been done: (i) in accordance with the provisions implementing Article 10b(1); or (ii) pursuant to prior national standards and procedures for deactivation recognised under Article 10b(2); or (iii) prior to 8 April 2016 such that a slot has been cut through the chamber wall of a minimum of 4mm width and into the barrel along at least 50% of the barrel length and the barrel has been securely pinned or welded to the receiver/frame, and conversion to expel a shot, bullet or projectile by the action of a combustible propellant is not possible; or (iv) prior to 8 April 2016 and the deactivated object is not transferred to another Member State or placed on the market by a dealer or broker";
Amendment 56 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Council confirmed that a well-functioning, reformed EU ETS with an instrument to stabilise the market will be the main European instrument to achieve this target, with an annual reduction factor of 2.2% from 2021 onwards, free allocation not expiring but existing measures continuing after 2020 to prevent the risk of carbon leakage due to climate policy, as long as no comparable efforts are undertaken in other major economies, without reducing the share of allowances to be auctioned. The auction share should be expressed as a percentage figure in the legislation, to enhance planning certainty as regards investment decisions, to increase transparency and to render the overall system simpler and more easily understandable. However, those orientations decided by the European Council may not be sufficient to fulfil the EU's commitments taken during the COP21, therefore an annual reduction factor of 2.4% is advisable.
Amendment 60 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) It is a key Union priority to establish a resilient Energy Union to provide secure, sustainable, competitive and affordable energy to its citizens. Achieving this requires continuation of ambitious climate action with the EU ETS as the cornerstone of Europe’s climate policy, and progress on the other aspects of Energy Union17. Implementing the ambition decided in the 2030 framework contributes to delivering a meaningful carbon price and continuing to stimulate cost-efficient greenhouse gas emission reductions. Regrets that the carbon price signal is right now too weak to induce low carbon investment in EU for industries. Whereas the EU is facing a serious investment leakage to third countries, whereas on the other hand a number of undertakings have been pursuing strategies focusing on short-term financial returns at the detriment of innovation, investments in R&D, employment and skills 'renewal; whereas production innovation has a positive effect on employment growth in all phases of the business cycle of industries; whereas involving workers in innovation and strategy definition is the best way to guarantee economic and environmental success. __________________ 17 COM(2015)80, establishing a Framework Strategy for a Resilient Energy Union with a Forward-Looking Climate Change Policy
Amendment 86 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Notes that the European Union is clear on its intention to maintain its Emissions Trading System (ETS) as the centrepiece of EU climate policy; Observe that the People’s Republic of China announced its plans for a national ETS to start in 2017; Considers that since January 2015, California and Quebec carbon markets have been linked; Emphasized that Korea launched a national ETS in 2015, becoming the first nation-wide trading program in Asia.
Amendment 87 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 b (new)
Recital 6 b (new)
(6b) Whereas the EU industry is facing a race against time in order to regain its global competitiveness and capacity to invest in Europe and hence meet the social and environmental challenges it faces and which it must overcome while remaining a reference for the world in terms of the social and environmental responsibility of its operations;
Amendment 100 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to reflect technological progress in the sectors concerned and adjust them to the relevant period of allocation, provision should be made for the values of the benchmarks for free allocations to installations, determined on the basis of data from the years 2007-8, to be updated in line with observed average improvement. For reasons of predictability, this should be done through applying a factor that represents the best assessment of progress across sectors, which should then take into account robust, objective and verified data from installations so that sectors whose rate of improvement differs considerably from this factor have a benchmark value closer to their actual rate of improvement. Where the data shows a difference from factor reduction of more than 0.5% of the should be determined on the basis of data from the years 20017-8 value higher or lower per year over the relevant period, the related benchmark value shall be adjusted by that percentage. To ensure a level playing field for the production of aromatics, hydrogen and syngas in refineries and chemical plants, the benchmark values for aromatics, hydrogen and syngas should continue to be aligned to the refineries benchmarks2018.
Amendment 112 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 b (new)
Recital 8 b (new)
(8b) Considers the necessity of enhanced transparency framework; requires new standards for reporting and review of all nations' climate efforts will provide a foundation for building confidence not only in nations' actions but also for the use of high-integrity carbon markets to drive the deep emissions reductions called for by science.
Amendment 128 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Whereas the increase of the CO2 price would drive an investment shift to cleaner sources and processes, it has also potentially adverse effects on employment and purchasing power of the European citizens. The EU should monitor the social effects of CO2 price in order to avoid more inequalities and to incentivise job creation.
Amendment 132 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The main long-term incentive from this Directive for the capture and storage of CO2 (CCS), capture and re-use of CO2 (CCU), new renewable energy technologies and breakthrough innovation in low-carbon technologies and processes is the carbon price signal it creates and that allowances will not need to be surrendered for CO2 emissions which are permanently stored or avoided. In addition, to supplement the resources already being used to accelerate demonstration of commercial CCS/CCU facilities and innovative renewable energy technologies, EU ETS allowances should be used to provide guaranteed rewards for deployment of CCS/CCU facilities, new renewable energy technologies and industrial innovation in low-carbon technologies and processes in the Union for CO2 stored or avoided on a sufficient scale, provided an agreement on knowledge sharing is in place. The majority of this support should be dependent on verified avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions, while some support may be given when pre-determined milestones are reached taking into account the technology deployed. The maximum percentage of project costs to be supported may vary by category of project.
Amendment 150 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The European Council confirmed that the modalities, including transparency, of the optional free allocation to modernise the energy sector in certain Member States should be improved. Investments with a value of €105 million or more should be selected by the Member State concerned through a competitive bidding process on the basis of clear and transparent rules to ensure that free allocation is used to promote real investments modernising the energy sector in line with the Energy Union objectives. Investments with a value of less than €105 million should also be eligible for funding from the free allocation. The Member State concerned should select such investments based on clear and transparent criteria. The results of this selection process should be subject to public consultation. The public should be duly kept informed at the stage of the selection of investment projects as well as of their implementation.
Amendment 154 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) EU ETS funding should be cohernsistent with other Union funding programmes, including European Structural and Investment Fund with the European and Member States' climate and energy policy objectives and in line with the goals of the Energy Union with Forward Looking Climate Policy and other Union funding programmes, so as to ensure the effectiveness of public spending.
Amendment 161 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The existing provisions which are in place for small installations to be excluded from the EU ETS allow the installations which are excluded to remain so, and it should be made possible for Member States to update their list of excluded installations and for Member States currently not making use of this option to do so at the beginning and in the middle of each trading period.
Amendment 167 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In order to adopt non-legislative acts of general application to supplement or amend certain non-essential elements of a legislative act, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of Article 3d(3), Article 10(4), Article 10a(1) and (8), Article 10b, Article 10d, Article 14(1), Article 15, Article 19(3), Article 22, Article 24, Article 24a and Article 25a of Directive 2003/87/EC. In order to reduce delegations to the minimum, the existing powers in respect of the operation of the special reserve, for attributing quantities of international credits which may be exchanged and placing further standards for what may be exchanged and for further rules on double counting in Article 3f(9), Article 11a(9) and Article 11b(7) of Directive 2003/87/EC are deleted. Acts adopted pursuant to those provisions continue to apply. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing-up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and Council. As regards the delegation in respect of Article 10(4) of Directive 2003/87/EC, those Member States which do not use the common platform for auctioning may continue not to do so.
Amendment 189 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 9 paragraph 2
Article 9 paragraph 3
Starting in 2021, the linear factor shall be 2.24%.
Amendment 230 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b d (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 3 (e)
(bd) In paragraph 3, the point (e) is complemented as follows: the environmentally safe capture and re- use of CO2 (CCU).
Amendment 258 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d c (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 5b
(dc) A new paragraph 5b is added: The Commission shall publish every two years on the basis of a harmonised information from Member-States the impact of the ETS carbon price on the purchasing power of the citizens. On this basis, the Member-States are invited to compensate the impact of the ETS carbon price on the purchasing power of households in situation of energy poverty.
Amendment 260 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Article 10 – paragraph 5
(4a) The Commission shall monitor the functioning of the European carbon market. Each year, it shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the functioning of the carbon market including the implementation of the auctions, liquidity and the volumes traded. The report shall also address the interaction of the EU ETS and other climate-energy policies at the European and national levels, and shall transparently analyse the implications of various policies on the level of demand for EU allowances and its consequences on the supply-demand balance in the carbon market. If necessary, Member States shall ensure that any relevant information is submitted to the Commission at least two months before the Commission adopts the report.
Amendment 348 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a – paragraph 5
Article 10 a – paragraph 5
In order to respect the auctioning share set out in Article 10, the sum of free allocations in every year where the sum of free allocations does not reach the maximum level that respects the Member State auctioning share, the remaining allowances up to that level shall be used to prevent or limit reduction of free allocations to respect the Member State auctioning share in later years. Where, nonetheless, the maximum level is reached, free allocations shall be adjusted accordingly. Any such adjustment shall be done in a uniform manner. Adjustments of free allocations according to this paragraph shall not apply to allocations according to Article 10c.
Amendment 418 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
400 million allowances from the share of allowances to be allocated for free shall be made available to support innovation in low-carbon technologies and processes in industrial sectors listed in Annex I, and to help stimulate the construction and operation of commercial demonstration projects that aim at the environmentally safe capture and geological storage (CCS) of CO2 as well as demonstration projects of innovative renewable energy technologies, in the territory of the Union.
Amendment 551 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 c – paragraph 1
Article 10 c – paragraph 1
1. By derogation from Article 10a(1) to (5), Member States which had in 2013 a GDP per capita in € at market prices below 60% of the Union average may give a transitional free allocation to installations for electricity productiongenerators for the modernisation of the energy sector.
Amendment 557 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 c – paragraph 2
Article 10 c – paragraph 2
2. The Member State concerned shall organise a competitive bidding process for projects with a total amount of investment exceeding €105 million to select the investments to be financed with free allocation. This competitive bidding process shall:
Amendment 562 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10 c
Paragraph 2 (b)
(b) ensure that only projects which contribute to the diversification of their energy mix and sources of supply, the necessary restructuring, environmental upgrading and retrofitting of the infrastructure, clean technologies and modernisation of the energy production, transmission and distribution sectors, as well as energy efficiency and energy storage are eligible to bid;
Amendment 591 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 c – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 10 c – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Where investments with a value of less than €105 million are supported with free allocation, the Member State shall select projects based on objective and transparent criteria. The results of this selection process shall be published for public comment. On this basis, the Member State concerned shall establish and submit a list of investments to the Commission by 30 June 2019.
Amendment 625 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
The investments supported shall be proposed by beneficiary Member States and be consistent with the aims and criteria of this Directive and of the European Fund for Strategic Investments, as well as with the global EU energy and climate goals for 2030 and 2050.
Amendment 674 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 10 d
Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The investment board shall elect a representative from the Commission as chairman. The investmentchairmanship of the advisory board shall be elected from its members based on a one-year-term rotation model. The advisory board shall strive to take decisions by consensus. If the investmentadvisory board is not able to decide by consensus within a deadline set by the chairman, the investmentadvisory board shall take a decision by simple majority.
Amendment 695 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 d – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4
Article 10 d – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4
If the EIB recommends not financing an investment and provides reasons for this recommendation, a decision shall only be adopted if a majority of two-thirds of all members vote in favour. The Member State in which the investment will take place and the EIB shall not be entitled to cast a vote in this case. For small projects funded through loans provided by a national promotional bank or through grants contributing to the implementation of a national programme serving specific objectives in line with the objectives of the Modernisation Fund, provided that not more than 150% of the Member States' share set out in Annex IIb is used under the programme, the two preceding sentences shall not apply.
Amendment 700 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 10 d
Paragraph 5
5. The beneficiary Member States shall report annually to the management committeeadvisory board on investments financed by the fund. The report shall be made public and include:
Amendment 709 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 10 d
Paragraph 6
6. Each year, the management committeeadvisory board shall report to the Commission on experience with the evaluation and selection of investments. The Commission shall review the basis on which projects are selected by 31 December 2024 and, where appropriate, make proposals to the management committeeadvisory board.
Amendment 771 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 31 December 2018 at the latestwithin 18 months following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.
Amendment 33 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The EIB should regularly evaluate activities supported by the EFSI with a view to assessing their relevance, performance and impact and to identifying aspects that could improve future activities. Such evaluations should contribute to accountability, sound financial management, transparency and analysis of sustainability.
Amendment 40 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) Within the Union, there are a significant number of potentially viable projects that are not being financed due to a lack of certainty and transparency with respect to such projects. Often, this is because private investors are not aware of the projects or have insufficient information to make an assessment of the investment risks. The Commission and the EIB, with support from the Member States, should promote the creation of a transparent pipeline of current and future investment projects in the Union suitable for investment. This 'project pipeline' should ensure that information is made publicly available regarding investment projects on a regular and structured basis to ensure that investors have reliable information on which to base their investment decisions.
Amendment 54 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) the governance arrangements concerning the EFSI, in accordance with Article 3, without prejudice to the Statute of the European Investment Bank and with respect to the European Commission responsibilities provided by Article 17(1) of the Treaty on European Union, by Article 317 of the Treaty on Functioning of the European Union and relevant financial regulations;
Amendment 83 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
The EFSI Agreement shall provide that the EFSI shall have an Investment Committee, which shall be responsible for examining potential operations in line with the EFSI investment policies and approving the support of the EU guarantee for operations in line with Article 5, irrespective of their geographic location. The Investment Committee shall be composed of six independent experts and the Managing Director. Independent experts shall have a high level of relevant market experience in project finance and be appointed after consulting the European Parliament by the Steering Board for a renewable fixed term of three years. Decisions of the Investment Committee shall be taken by simple majority.
Amendment 146 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. the statistical, financial and accounting data on financing and investment operations on an aggregated basis.
Amendment 156 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. At the request of the European Parliament, the Managing Director, the Chair of the EFSI Steering Board, the Chair of the EIB Board of Directors and the Chief Executive of the EIF shall participate in a hearing of the European Parliament on the performance of the EFSI.
Amendment 160 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. The Managing Director, the Chair of the EFSI Steering Board and /or the Chair of the EIB Board of Directors shall reply orally or in writing to questions addressed to the EFSI by the European Parliament, in any event within five weeks of receipt of a question.
Amendment 13 #
2014/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Fears that the most likely error rate determined by the Court of Auditors will increase in the common agricultural policy direct payments area during the period 2014-2020, owing in particular to the fact that the next framework for cross- compliance does not yet correspond to a reduction in the level of complexity of this policyhas in fact made this policy more complicated for the managing authorities or for the beneficiaries;
Amendment 23 #
2014/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that the objective of the single audit scheme is to put in place a single chain of audits from the final beneficiaries to the European Union institutions, and that auditing procedures, including error-rate calculation procedures, should be harmonised;
Amendment 28 #
2014/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Expects the Commission to makebe proactive in making full use of the process of simplification of the CAP, especially with regard to the burdensome and complex regulations governing cross- compliance and greening, and to present its first proposals by the end of 2015;
Amendment 64 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. - preventing non-military security risks which might arise, particularly as a result of a deterioration in the environmental situation (because of climate change, for example), or due to the fight for natural resources;
Amendment 226 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Points out that energy isprovision and transport are increasingly being used as a foreign policy tool and recalls that energy cooperation lies at the foundation of European integration; calls for increased coherence and coordination between foreign policy and energy policy; takes the view that energy security should be part of the comprehensive approach to the EU’s internal policy and external action and believes that energy policy must be in line with the Union’s other priority policies, including its security, foreign and neighbourhood, climate, trade, and development policies, as well as its policies in defence of human rights;
Amendment 247 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Takes the view that a solidarity mechanism should be put in place in order to deal with possible energy disruptions; believes that an interconnected energy infrastructure should be further developed and that efforts to diversify the EU’s energy supply and move to low-carbon provision based in particular on renewable energy should be accelerated in order to strengthen the energy independence of Member States; notes that the long-term strategy for strengthening the EU’s energy security consists of reducing overall dependence on imported fossil fuel sources by decarbonising Europe’s economy;
Amendment 425 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40a. Calls on the Commission to bring forward a proposal for a comprehensive strategy to strengthen supply security for resources other than energy resources.
Amendment 20 #
2014/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers it essential that EUSAIR contribute to the EU accession process of the South East Europe countries by addressing common regional challenges; calls for these countries to be fully and effectively involved in all steps of EUSAIR's implementation and for them to improve their connectivity among themselves and with the rest of the EU, with the aim of accelerating sustainable economic growth and people-to-people contacts, including the Adriatic-Ionian Corridor; calls for their significant disparities and deficits in transport infrastructure to be tackled, in particular as regards road and rail networks, intermodal connections and traffic management systems; encourages the development of synergies and coordinated policies between the EU, the relevant Member States and the South East Europe countries;
Amendment 29 #
2014/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to seek, through coherence and complementarity, the most efficient use of all available financing instruments in order to optimise impact and to achieve better results; is of the opinion that the financing instruments should be employed in a way to stimulate additional private investment to the development of the region;
Amendment 46 #
2014/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Is of the opinion that EUSAIR must take into account the strategic significance of the region for the EU´s energy security, especially for the diversification of supply routes; emphasises that the investment to energy interconnections is a key precondition for completing the Southern Gas Corridor as well as for the integration of the region to the EU´s energy network;
Amendment 47 #
2014/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Stresses that the growth strategy has to respect the fragility of the regional ecosystem and build on protecting the quality of its environment; considers the plans for oil and gas drilling on the Adriatic coast to be in fundamental conflict with the strategic goal of achieving sustainable growth;
Amendment 44 #
2014/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas there still exists significant potential for energy savings in the base metals industry which could be tapped effectively through support schemes for plants' modernization;
Amendment 45 #
2014/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas energy constitutes large part of base metals industry´s costs; whereas high retail prices having substantial impact on its short- and medium- term competitiveness;
Amendment 117 #
2014/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the two dimensions of competitiveness and emissions cuts are becoming complementary since, if European production becomes carbon- virtuous, preservation of its share of the European and world markets is an effective means of contributing to an overall limitareduction of greenhouse gas emissions of industrial origin; adds that the same applies to the production of imported goods, for which the same approach should be followedmeet the equivalent energy efficiency and emissions standards as goods produced in the European Union;
Amendment 145 #
2014/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights the fact that an ambitious international agreement on combating climate change that creates level-playing field for all countries as well as circumstances of fair competition for all base metal producers would render border adjustment unnecessary;
Amendment 189 #
2014/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the European Commission to review the impact of various energy support schemes on the retail prices of energy which indirectly influence competitiveness of energy-intensive industries in individual Member States;
Amendment 17 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)
Citation 21 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission Communication entitled 'Roadmap for moving to a competitive low-carbon economy in 2050' COM (2011)112 final
Amendment 19 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)
Citation 21 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission Communication entitled 'Roadmap for moving to a competitive low-carbon economy in 2050' COM (2011)112 final
Amendment 20 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)
Citation 21 a (new)
Amendment 24 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 25
Citation 25
– having regard to the future proposal on the Energy Union, due in the first quarter of 2015 that is set out in the new Commission Work Programme,
Amendment 39 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas 61 % of gas consumedall imported gas in the European Union is used infor the heating of buildings and 75% of these are residential buildings; whereas any interruptions in gas supply leading to inadequate heating puts at risk the health and wellbeing of a large proportion of EU citizens;
Amendment 82 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas at their summit on 24 October 2014 the Heads of State and Government agreed on a binding renewable energy target at EU level for 2030 of at least 27 % and an indicative target at EU level of at least 27 % energy efficiency improvement, having in mind an EU level of 30% and targeting specially those sectors in which biggest savings could be reaped, and also endorsed a binding EU target of a reduction of at least 40 % in domestic greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990;
Amendment 87 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
La. Whereas these targets are minimum levels and are to be reviewed after the Conference of the Parties 21 in Paris 2015,
Amendment 90 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L b (new)
Recital L b (new)
Lb. Whereas the Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has publicly stated in the mission letter to Commissioners Cañete and Šefčovič that a binding 30% objective for energy efficiency by 2030 is the minimum for the EU to be credible,
Amendment 92 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L c (new)
Recital L c (new)
Lc. whereas the European Parliament has twice called for a binding EU energy efficiency target of 40%, in line with the Fraunhofer Institute research findings on the overall cost-effective potential for energy efficiency improvement.
Amendment 94 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L d (new)
Recital L d (new)
Ld. whereas Commission President Juncker's political priorities for the next European Commission of 15 July 2014 included the commitment to make Europe's energy union the world number one in renewable energies
Amendment 115 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. wWhereas an energy security strategy must include a framework of actions to moderate energy demand and equally effective actions to overcome major and imminent disruptions, as well as solidarity and coordination mechanisms to protect and strengthen energy generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure and interconnectors; whereas this infrastructure must be capable of handling variable renewables, as well as essential baseload power, in a cost-effective way and be built into a fully integrated and well-functioning internal energy market that includes a market for moderating energy demand, as an essential part of an Energy Union with diversified external supplies;
Amendment 137 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that equal energy security, competitiveness and sustainability in a fully integrated energy market constitute the main pillars for the creation of an Energy Union, which can be achieved by pooling resources, connecting networks, ensuring unified energy market regulation and establishing unified negotiating positions vis-à-vis third countries on the request of the Member States involved;
Amendment 150 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that equal energy security, competitiveness and sustainability in a fully integrated energy market constitute the main pillars for the creation of an Energy Union, which can be achieved by developing sustainable domestic sources of low-carbon energy, pooling resources, connecting networks, ensuring unified energy market regulation and establishing unified negotiating positions vis-à-vis third countries;
Amendment 158 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Highlights that the Energy Union should substantially improve Member States' interconnections and cooperation in order to create a sustainable energy system based substantially on renewable sources, which will provide clean, secure and affordable energy for European citizens;
Amendment 177 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the importance for strengthening energy independence of short-term measures such as storage of gas, development of reverse gas flow infrastructure, support of new projects, which enable maximum use of existing infrastructure, preparation of regional security of supply plans, and more effective use of the opportunities to import liquefied natural gas in those Member States which are exclusively dependent on one single supplier of natural gas; points out that there is a vital need for cooperation between the Commission, Member States, neighbouring countries, regulatory bodies, ACER, transmission system operators and gas suppliers;
Amendment 205 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Emphasizes that the Energy Union for Europe must provide a long-term vision for an efficient, sustainable, cost- effective, flexible and secure energy system to the benefit of Europe´s citizens and economies; stresses that this long- term vision is provided by the 'Roadmap for moving to a competitive low-carbon economy in 2050'with decarbonisation goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80-95%;
Amendment 222 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses that a long-term strategy for reduction of energy demand should be further promoted as one of the most cost- effective ways of improving the EU´s energy security; recognizes the positive role efficiency and renewables legislation has in driving the reduction of energy use and supporting the development of clean, sustainable and secure forms of energy;
Amendment 235 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that the EU is not yet on track to meet its commitmentarget of saving 20 % of energy (371 Mtoe) by 2020, and that over one third of reduced energy consumption is actually attributable to lower levels of economic activity;
Amendment 251 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that energy demand in the building sector is responsible for about 40 % of energy consumption in the EU and a third of natural gas use, and that it is therefore necessary to speed up renovationincrease both the depth and the rate of buildings renovation in order to reduce energy demand and switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources while encouraging greater involvement of the European Investment Bank and promoting energy services for which EU funds can complement national financing schemes;
Amendment 254 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Underlines that 85% of the energy consumption within a building is required for space heating and domestic hot water and that it is therefore necessary to accelerate the modernisation of old and inefficient heating systems in Europe in order to deliver at least 20% energy efficiency gains with available technologies, including renewable heating systems;
Amendment 256 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Given the absence of adequate industry investment in energy efficiency, as reported in Member State National Energy Efficiency Action Plans (NEEAPs), asks the Commission to propose and incentivise national obligations for larger enterprises to carry out the most economical recommendations from their mandatory energy audits;
Amendment 262 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Acknowledges that the role of local authorities of European cities in increasing energy efficiency through better urban planning, cogeneration, modernisation of district and individual heating systems, increasing the use of cleaner public transport, encouraging more active travel models and renovation of buildings is also undoubtedly an importa, developing and implementing Smart Cities-solutions and supporting urban electro-mobility; adds that resource and energy efficient constribuction to energy independenceand renovation of buildings is also a crucial step in securing energy independence and a sustainable and secure energy system;
Amendment 277 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that improved vehicle performance standards and fuel efficiency are crucial for both reducing EU oil dependency and cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and therefore calls on the Commission to continue and accelerate its efforts in this fieldpropose new car and van CO2 standards after 2020, as well as to set similar standards for other vehicles, such as trucks and buses; notes, however, that the long term solution for cutting transport emissions and ensuring energy demand reduction and diversification of supply is in alternative fuels, especially in electrification with renewable electricity;
Amendment 282 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission to develop a comprehensive strategy towards transport electrification within the Energy Union, that goes beyond just investment and incentives for the production and use of electric vehicles, but addresses wider incentives for electric mobility, including trains, bicycles, scooters with paying specific attention to inter-modality of different transport modes and interaction with the power sector via smart grids and storage options;
Amendment 283 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Calls on the Commission to bring forward, in discussions with the Parliament and the Council, an early and rigorous updating of the legislation on energy labelling and ecodesign, in order to maximise the energy-saving potential;
Amendment 284 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Member States to be ambitious in implementing EU energy efficiency legislation, and thus to be prepared with national and regional measures for sharply reducing energy demand both before and in response to supply shocks; warns, however, that short- term measures to moderate demand must be carefully planned in order to ensure that any emergency actions are fully integrated and consistent, inter alia, with the deeper and longer-term building renovation and industrial energy efficiency measures necessary to secure European energy security in the long term;
Amendment 312 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to closely monitor the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and to carry out a limited review of the Energy Efficiency(EPBD) and to enforce the energy efficiency acquis rigorously and immediately; calls on the Commission to carry out a review of the Energy Efficiency and Energy Performance of Buildings Directives in order to update the provisions relevant to the indicative 2030 energy efficiency improvement target of at least 27 %; believes that measurement and verification of energy efficiency improvements should be an integral part of the annual European semester reporting; target and refocus its priorities towards helping vulnerable consumers and tackling energy poverty, believes that the most effective way to do this is by strengthening Article 4 of the Energy Efficiency Directive, believes that measurement and verification of energy efficiency improvements should be an integral part of the annual European semester reporting; recalls that the EPBD sets the principle of nearly zero-energy buildings, based on high energy performance thanks to their homogenously-insulated envelope.
Amendment 313 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission to actively support Member States in the deployment of national renovation strategies as requested in article 4 of Energy efficiency directive; asks for the 2017 iteration of these strategies to be developed with more input from relevant stakeholders in the building sector with a view to establish a national long term (2050) goal of reduction of energy demand in the building stock and accompanying milestones for 2040, 2030 and 2020. Notes that the provision on the energy efficiency obligation schemes set in the Energy Efficiency Directive is the main measure that delivers energy savings for 2020; therefore calls on the European Commission to prolong this requirement beyond 2020, as a key instrument to achieve the 2030 energy efficiency objective, while deleting the exemptions that reduce its effectiveness;
Amendment 320 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Deplores the lack of ambition on energy efficiency shown by the European Council in their October 2014 summit, in setting a non-binding target of just 27% with no individual targets for Member States. Calls for this decision to be revised significantly upwards as soon as possible and made mandatory;
Amendment 324 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes the importance of integrating the planning of energy demand and supply, in order to achieve cost-optimal security of supply and avoid unnecessary or over- dimensioned infrastructure investments and stranded costs; calls for the proposed Energy Union to adopt the principle of 'savings first' whereby measures to moderate energy demand must be considered, and if cost-effective, taken, ahead of any measures to increase supply, and for future PCIs to feature integrated projects where energy demand-reduction and energy supply infrastructure are planned jointly;
Amendment 328 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Reminds that regarding energy security, planning and balancing demand and supply; measures on the demand side are as important as measures on the supply side, those measures can be, amongst others, the optimal use of the smart distribution net, smart appliances, demand side management focussed on consumer benefits and micro-generation of renewable energy combined with local storage of energy;
Amendment 339 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that investment to moderate energy demand, especially in buildings, is a significant contribution to energy security, while stimulating economic growth and job creation at the same time, and that this should be taken into account when considering financial allocations; proposes that investment to moderate energy demand be categorised and evaluated as infrastructure investment on a par with investment to the energy supply networks and capacities, thus making it eligible for equal financing conditions;
Amendment 341 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Commission to consider starting an awareness-raising campaign for European citizens on how to reduce energy consumption in households with easy and cost-efficient methods highlighting the possible savings on their energy bills; calls on the Commission to consider declaring 2016 the European year of Energy Savings
Amendment 360 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that a long-term strategy for developing indigenous energy sourcsustainable domestic energy sources, notably renewable energies should be further promoted in the EU;
Amendment 365 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Emphasises that European technologies in the energy sector are of utmost importance for energy security as they contribute to maintaining strategic industrial facilities, know-how and competences; recalls that, as the EU seeks to develop domestic resources and transitions towards a low-carbon economy, concrete actions must be taken to develop European technological leadership in low-carbon technologies in key sectors where the EU has or can develop a global advantage.
Amendment 367 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Reminds that energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart infrastructure are the "no-regrets" options, because they represent the fastest and cheapest way to ensure our energy security while keeping the prices affordable, helping to reach our climate goals and creating millions of jobs in the EU;
Amendment 390 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Considers that all low-carbony energy source thats might contribute to energy security in the Union and should be taken into account and developed in full compliance with environmental requirements; calls on the Commission to assess the implementation of Directive 2009/28/EC and, in line with its Article 13 (4), the possibility to make mandatory minimum requirements for renewables in new buildings and buildings undergoing major renovations;
Amendment 407 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that nuclear energy, which is carbon-neutral, continues to be a significant alternative forcontributor to domestic EU electricity production; notes that the choice of whether to use nuclear energy remains the competence of Member States;
Amendment 442 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the development of renewable energy sources with the objective of 20 % by 2020 and at leastis essential, taking into consideration energy costs; expresses disappointment at the business as usual target of 27 % byfor 2030 is essentiand deeply regrets the deletion of national, taking into consideration energy costsrgets; calls on the European Commission to ensure that the 2030 renewable energy target is implemented through indicative national targets to ensure proper enforcement and Member States' accountability; stresses the importance of developing smarter energy grids and new energy storage solutions as well as flexible generation technologies for the integration of renewables;
Amendment 449 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Considers that Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) could play an important role in reducing emissions from a range of indigenous energy sources, allowing for a more diverse and secure energy mix; calls on the Commission to improve the conditions for deployment of CCS; recalls that while previously CCS was considered an untested technology, the opening of the CCS facilities at Boundary Dam in Canada has provided a successful example of this technology at an industrial scale;
Amendment 459 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission to introduce common standards for smart grid schemes, since they ensure a stable supply and free flow of energy across borders and contribute to energy security;
Amendment 473 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes that a more decentralised energy system, with power sources being placed closer to the point of usage reduces transmission and distribution losses, diminishes the risk of attacking vulnerable infrastructure and simultaneously provides local business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises; calls on the Commission and the Member States, therefore, to facilitate further development of local renewable energy sources and of local distribution networks;
Amendment 480 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the Commission to submit an analysis of how stable sources of renewable energy such as hydropower, in particular pump storage facilities, sustainable biomass or geothermal power can complement variable renewable sources to increase the stability of the power sector;
Amendment 482 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Calls on the European Commission to bring forward proposals to revise Regulation (EU) 994/2010 on security of gas supply in such a way that Member States are required to establish a strategy to promote the switch, including in district heating, from gas to renewable energy sources such as geothermal, biomass, and solar thermal;
Amendment 501 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that effective use of research and technological innovations fosters the leadership of European industry and contributes to the main EU energy policy goals, including reduction of energy demand, security of supply, competitiveness and sustainable development of energy production, transportation and consumption;
Amendment 504 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Emphasises the need to give priority to education, training programmes and sharing of best practices between Member States in the field of innovative energy technologies that have the potential to secure our future energy supplies;
Amendment 536 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to make full use, for the purposes of increased energy security and the transition to a low-carbon economy,adopt a pragmatic and positive approach to State aid related to new financing schemes applicable to long-term investments in low-carbon energy technologies; Calls ofn the possibilities allowed for financing energy projects through state aid, as well asCommission and the Member States to make full use, for the purposes of increased energy security and the transition to a low- carbon economy, of the financial instruments available through the European Regional Development Fund, Horizon 2020, the European Neighbourhood Policy Instrument, and the investment facilities of the European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and public and private intermediaries; Calls on the Commission and the European Investment Bank to urgently define new instruments and financial products adapted to the specifics of long-term investments in low-carbon energy technologies;
Amendment 558 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Acknowledges that in orderWhile it is already possible, with existing technologies, to reduce energy dependence, diversify and consolidate supply options, optimise energy network infrastructure and increase energy efficiency in the medium and long term, it is necessarywill be helpful to develop new energy technologies, using funds from the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation;
Amendment 564 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls for funding to be provided for the continued development of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies, including, but not limited to, support for pilot projects, storage investigation and transport, as well as storage infrastructure, all of which should be considered key to the successful roll-out of a technology which could help reconcile the EU's often divergent objectives;
Amendment 575 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls for the development of well- integrated and competitive regional electricity and gas markets – including, where necessary, capacity markets – covering all parts of the Unionell-designed and open capacity markets coordinated at the regional level; demands that the Commission act decisively against all instances of anti-competitive behaviour and barriers to market entry and exit;
Amendment 602 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Considers that the ACER agency is key to ensuring such implementation and to avoiding market abuse in wholesale energy markets and therefore regrets that to date despite its increased tasks and responsibilities there has not been a commensurate increase in resources, in particular staffing.
Amendment 612 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Acknowledges that a more integrated energy system could enhance crossborder solidarity during times of external energy supply shocks; calls on the Commission to ensure that energy generation and, transmission and distribution, as well as energy demand management, can operate as a functional elements of the EU internal market across national borders without undue restrictions;
Amendment 627 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Welcomes the European Council’'s proposal for a minimum level of electricity interconnection between Member States of 10 % by 2020 and 15 % by 2030; calls on the Commission to propose a concrete action plan to meet these targets;
Amendment 628 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Welcomes the European Council’s proposal for a minimum level of electricity interconnection between Member States of 10 % by 2020 and 15 % by 2030; calls on the Commission to propose a concrete Action Plan to meet these targets.
Amendment 640 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Emphasises that acceleration of the implementation of strategic infrastructure projects is highly necessary, and therefore encourages the Commission to participate more actively in this process; stresses that infrastructure includes both energy demand and energy supply investments, and that first priority must be given to investment in energy savings, as the least- cost option;
Amendment 681 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Emphasises that energy must be made affordable to all citizens of the EU; considers that avoiding unnecessary consumption, by undertaking efficiency improvements and sustainable energy investment, particularly in buildings, would enable many households to escape energy poverty, which affected one in four EU citizens - 124 million people - in 2012;
Amendment 687 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Considers that the need for energy security represents an opportunity to tackle energy poverty, and requests a Commission action plan to identify key actions to be taken;
Amendment 689 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 b (new)
Paragraph 37 b (new)
37b. Emphasises that the EU is home to a strong industrial base in low-carbon energy technologies, such as renewables and nuclear, which can contribute to improved energy security of the EU and its neighbours by reducing external dependence on a single supplier;
Amendment 708 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Believes that Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) could aid the sustainable, low carbon exploitation of fuels from a variety of external sources; therefore, takes the view that CCS could have an important role in reconciling the EU's divergent objectives of a diverse, secure energy supply which simultaneously reduces greenhouse gas emissions;
Amendment 709 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Calls on the European Commission to give clear priority to the realisation of a fully integrated EU gas market without energy islands (using new interconnectors, reverse flows, etc.); reminds the European Commission that a large share of LNG import terminals in the EU remains underutilised;
Amendment 725 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Expresses the opinion that Russia can no longer be considered a reliable partner as it explicitly questions EU law, including at the World Trade Organisation, and uses energy supply for political purposes; stresses, therefore, that more attention should be concentrated on the development and further expansion of the gas supply infrastructure with Norway, the interconnection of existing gas hub in Slovakia with constructed gas pipelines in Bulgaria and Romania the Southern Gas Corridor and the Mediterranean gas hub;
Amendment 758 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to increase their efforts towards the implementation of strategic energy demand and energy supply infrastructure projects; believes the existing infrastructure needs to contribute to regional integration;
Amendment 766 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Affirms the overarching principle of solidarity between all Member States; stresses that energy security of supply is a matter of collective action and concerns all Member States, despite differing scales of vulnerability to supply shocks; stresses that no Member State shall by its action or inaction jeopardise the security of another Member State or of the EU as a whole; Considers that at the very least better communication, consultation and cooperation are required between Member States, and ideally European mechanisms should be considered, possibly based on the "European semester" but with enhanced democratic guarantees;
Amendment 769 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Calls for a detailed evaluation of the scope, value and modalities of establishing common strategic gas reserves and significantly increasing reverse flow capacity in order to deal with supply-side shocks and ensure that gas can be effectively dispatched to where it is needed in the event of a crisis, with particular emphasis on solidarity between Member States. In formulating such proposals, the results of the current energy stress tests should be taken into account;
Amendment 800 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Takes the view that the main condition for the creation of the future European Energy Union is the completion of an integrated EU internal energy market, which requires full implementation of the Third Energy Package, embracing both energy demand management and energy supply system optimization, and the existence of a strong external dimension for an EU energy policy that is based on close coordination of positions and speaking with one voice with third countries;
Amendment 816 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50
Paragraph 50
50. Calls on the Commission to support, as a matter of urgency, the completion of the European Energy Union in terms of both energy demand and energy supply, with regard to reduced energy wastage, diversified and secure external energy relationships and to a well- functioning and resource-efficient Internal Energy Market; calls on the Member States to demonstrate a strong political will to achieve the goals of the Energy Union;
Amendment 22 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on the state of the European carbon market in 21027012 identified the need for measures in order to tackle structural supply-demand imbalances. The impact assessment on the 2030 climate and energy policy framework8 indicates that this imbalance is expected to continue, and would not be sufficiently addressed by adapting the linear trajectory to a more stringent target within this framework. A change in the linear factor only changes gradually the cap. Accordingly, the surplus would also only gradually decline, such that the market would have to continue to operate for more than a decade with a surplus of around 2 billion allowances or more. In order to address this problem and to make the European Emission Trading System more resilient to imbalances, a market stability reserve should be established. To ensure regulatory certainty as regards auction supply in phase 3 and allow for some lead-time adjusting to the introduction of the design change, the market stability reserve should be established as of phase 4 starting in 20212017. In order to preserve a maximum degree of predictability, clear rules should be set for placing allowances into the reserve and releasing them from the reserve. Where the conditions are met, beginning in 20217, allowances corresponding to 1233% of the number of allowances in circulation in year x-21 minus 833 million should be put into the reserve. A corresponding number of allowances should be released from the reserve when the total number of allowances in circulation is lower than 400 million. __________________ 7 8COM(2012)652 final. COM(2012)652. 8 Insert reference. Insert reference.
Amendment 31 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Furthermore, in addition to the establishment of the market stability reserve, a few consequential amendments should be made to Directive 2003/87/EC to ensure consistency and smooth operation of the ETS. In particular, the operation of Directive 2003/87/EC may lead to large volumes of allowances to be auctioned at the end of each trading period which can undermine market stability. Accordingly, in order to avoid an imbalanced market situation of supply of allowances at the end of one trading period and the beginning of the next with possibly disruptive effects for the market, provision should be made for the auctioning of part of any large increase of supply at the end of one trading period in the first two years of the next period. Moreover, in order to avoid an imbalanced market situation of supply of allowances, the backloaded allowances shall be placed directly into the market stability reserve.
Amendment 57 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. A market stability reserve is established, and shall operate from 1 January 20217.
Amendment 65 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall publish the total number of allowances in circulation each year, by 15 May of the subsequent year. The total number of allowances in circulation for year x shall be the cumulative number of allowances issued in the period since 1 January 2008, including the number issued pursuant to Article 13(2) of Directive 2003/87/EC in that period and entitlements to use international credits exercised by installations under the EU emission trading system in respect of emissions up to 31 December of year x, minus the cumulative tonnes of verified emissions from installations under the EU emission trading system between 1 January 2008 and 31 December of year x, any allowances cancelled in accordance with Article 12(4) of Directive 2003/87/EC and the number of allowances in the reserve. No account shall be taken of emissions during the three-year period starting in 2005 and ending in 2007 and allowances issued in respect of those emissions. The first publication shall take place by 15 May 20176.
Amendment 72 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. InBy 30 June of each year beginning in 20217, a number of allowances equal to 1233% of the total number of allowances in circulation in year x-21, as published in May year x-1, shall be placed in the reserve, unless this number of allowances to be placed in the reserve would be less than 100 million, minus 833 million shall be placed in the reserve.
Amendment 85 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
4. In any year, if the total number of allowances in circulation is lower than 400 million, 100 million allowancesas published in May year x is lower than 400 million, 33 % of the difference between 833 million and the total number of allowances in circulation in year x-1, as published in May year x, shall be released from the reserve. In case less than 100 million allowances are in the reserve, all allowances in the reserve shall be released under this paragraph.
Amendment 101 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
2. “1. From 20217 onwards, Member States shall auction all allowances that are not allocated free of charge in accordance with Article 10a and 10c and are not placed in the market stability reserve established by Decision [OPEU please insert number of this Decision when known] of the European Parliament and of the Council(*).”
Amendment 108 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – first subparagraph
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – first subparagraph
3a. The first subparagraph of Article 10(3) is replaced by the following: "3. Member States shall determine the use of revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances. At least 50 % of the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2, including all revenues from the auctioning referred to in paragraph 2, points (b) and (c), or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues, shouldall be used for one or more of the following:" http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02003L0087-Or. en 20140430&qid=1417097608225&from=EN
Amendment 110 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
3a. The first subparagraph of Article 10(4) is replaced by the following: "4. By 30 June 2010, the Commission shall adopt a regulation on timing, administration and other aspects of auctioning to ensure that it is conducted in an open, transparent, harmonised and non- discriminatory manner. To this end, the process should be predictable, in particular as regards the timing and sequencing of auctions and the estimated volumes of allowances to be made available. Where an assessment shows for the individual industrial sectors that no significant impact on sectors or subsectors exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage is to be expected, the Commission may, in exceptional circumstances, adapt the timetable for the period referred to in Article 13(1) beginning on 1 January 2013 so as to ensure the orderly functioning of the market. The Commission shall make no more than one such adaptation for a maximum number of 900 million allowances. These allowances shall be placed directly into the market stability reserve established by Decision [OPEU please insert number of this Decision when known]." Or. en http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02003L0087- 20140430&qid=1417097608225&from=EN
Amendment 125 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
By 31 December 20260, the Commission shall on the basis of an analysis of the orderly functioning of the European carbon market review the market stability reserve and submit a proposal, where appropriate, to the European Parliament and to the Council. The review shall pay particular attention to the percentage figure for the determination of the number of allowances to be placed into the reserve according to Article 1(3) and the numerical value of the threshold for the total number of allowances in circulation set by Article 1(46).
Amendment 128 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 10(1) of Directive 2003/87/EC as amended by Directive 2009/29/EC shall continue to apply until 31 December 202016.