16 Amendments of Stanislav POLČÁK related to 2021/0200(COD)
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Green Deal31 combines a comprehensive set of mutually reinforcing measures and initiatives aimed at achieving climate neutrality in the Union by 2050, and sets out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. It also aims to protect, conserve and enhance the Union’s natural capital, and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. At the same time, this transition affects women and men differently and has a particular impact on some disadvantaged and vulnerable groups, such as older people, persons with disabilities and, persons with a minority racial or ethnic background, and persons and households with low or lower average income. It also imposes greater challenges on certain regions, especially structurally disadvantaged regions. It must therefore be ensured that the transition is just and inclusive, leaving no one behind. __________________ 31 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In order to implement those commitments as well as the nationally determined Union’s contributions under the Paris Agreement33[1] adopted under the UNFCCC, the Union regulatory framework to achieve the greenhouse gas emission reduction target should be adapted. [1] Paris Agreement (OJ L 282, 19.10.2016, p. 4). __________________ 33 Paris Agreement (OJ L 282, 19.10.2016, p. 4).
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) While emissions trading will also apply to greenhouse gas emissions from road and maritime transport as well as buildings, the scope of Regulation (EU) 2018/842 will be maintained. With regard to maritime transport, Regulation (EU) 2018/842 will therefore continue applying to the greenhouse gas emissions from domestic navigation, but not to those from international navigation. Greenhouse gas emissions of a Member State within the scope of Regulation (EU) 2018/842 to be taken into account for compliance checks will continue to be determined upon completion of inventory reviews in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and the Council34. __________________ 34Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1).
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In its Communication of 17 September 202035 the Commission indicated that the increased 2030 overall target can only be achieved with the contribution of all sectors. Whilst the original target of a 30% reduction in GHG emissions in the sectors covered by the Regulation, here a reduction of around 32%, would have been exceeded without the amendment of Regulation (EU) 2018/842, this would not have been sufficient to meet the overall increased target. __________________ 35 COM(2020)0562.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In its conclusions of 11 December 2020 the European Council mentioned that the 2030 target will be delivered collectively by the Union in the most cost- effective manner possible, that all Member States will participate in this effort, taking into account considerations of fairness and solidarity, while leaving no one behind, and that the new 2030 target needs to be achieved in a way that preserves the Union’s competitiveness and takes account of Member States’ different starting points and specific national circumstances and emission reduction potential, including those of island Member States and islands, as well as efforts made, reducing the existing regional inequalities, rather than exacerbating them.
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the Union’s economy and its level of emissions to a degree that cannot yet be fully quantified. However, it can be argued that the significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions associated with the pandemic was only temporary and is already estimated to be close to pre- pandemic levels. On the other hand, the Union is deploying its largest stimulus package ever, also having a potential impact on the level of emissions. Due to those uncertainties, it is appropriate to review the emissions data in 2025 and, if necessary, readjust the annual emission allocations.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Under Regulation (EU) 2018/842, the cancellation of a limited quantity of emission allowances in the European Union emission trading system may be taken into account for some Member States’ compliance under this Regulation (EU) 2018/842. Given the particular structure of Malta’s economy, the national reduction target of that Member State based on Gross Domestic Product per capita is significantly above its cost-effective reduction potential, it is therefore appropriate to increase Malta’s access to that flexibility, without compromising the 2030 target of the Union on emission reductions.
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Considering,In the light of the introduction of a strengthened compliance regime in Regulation (EU) 2018/841 as of 2026, it is appropriate to abolish the deduction of the greenhouse gas emissions generated by each Member State in the period from 2026 to 2030 in the land sector in excess of its removals. Article 9(2) should therefore be amended accordingly.
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The setting of more ambitious targets under Regulation (EU) 2018/841 will decrease the capacity of Member States to generate net removals that can be used for compliance under Regulation (EU) 2018/842. In addition, splitting the use of LULUCF flexibility into two time periods will further limit the availability of net removals for compliance purposes with Regulation (EU) 2018/842. As a result, some Member States may face challenges in meeting their targets under Regulation (EU) 2018/842, while some Member States, the same or other, may generate net removals that cannot be used for compliance with Regulation (EU) 2018/842. As long asProvided that the Union objectives as set out in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 are met, in particular with regard to the maximum limit of the contribution of net removals, it is therefore appropriate to create a new voluntary mechanism, in the form of an additional reserve, that will help adhering Member States to comply with their obligations.
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 f (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 f (new)
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
(2f) in Article 4, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘Each Member State shall, in 2030, limit its greenhouse gas emissions at least by the percentage set for that Member State in column 2 of Annex I in relation to its greenhouse gas emissions in 2005, determined pursuant to paragraph 3 of this Article. ’ Or. cs (Regulation (EU) 2018/842)
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(a) do not exceed, in the years 2021 and 2022, the limit defined by a linear trajectory, starting on the average of its greenhouse gas emissions during 2016, 2017 and 2018, as set out pursuant to paragraph 3 of this Article, and ending in 2030 at the limit set for that Member State in column 1 of Annex I to this Regulation. The linear trajectory of a Member State shall start either at five-twelfths of the distance from 2019 to 2020 or in 2020, whichever results in a lower allocation for that Member State;
Amendment 289 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii point a
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the cumulative quantity taken into account for that Member State for the years 2021 to 2025 does not exceed half of the maximum amount of total net removals set out in Annex III to this Regulation for that Member State;Does not affect English version.)
Amendment 291 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii point aa
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii point aa
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point aa
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point aa
(aa) the cumulative quantity taken into account for that Member State for the years 2026 to 2030 does not exceed half of the maximum amount of total net removals set out in Annex III to this Regulation for that Member State;Does not affect English version.)
Amendment 354 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 11a – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 11a – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
5. If a Member States fulfils the conditions set out in paragraph 4, it shall receive an additional quantity of emission allocations from the additional reserve up to its shortfall to be used for compliance under Article 9.
Amendment 355 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 11a – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 11a – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
If the resulting collective quantity of additional emission allocations to be received by all of the Member States which fulfil the conditions set out in paragraph 4 of this Article exceeds the quantity allocated to the additional reserve under paragraph 3 of this Article, the quantity of additional emission allocations to be received by each of those Member States shall be reduced on a pro rata basis.