1637 Amendments of Csaba MOLNÁR
Amendment 1 #
2023/2131(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Reaffirms its deep frustration regarding the Council's attitude towards the discharge procedure, which conveys an inappropriate message to Union citizens at a time when greater transparency is essential; underlines that the Council must adhere to the same standards of accountability it expects from other Union institutions;
Amendment 2 #
2023/2131(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Emphasizes that all other Union institutions acknowledge and comprehend the principle that, given the delegation of power concerning budget implementation, Parliament holds both the right and the obligation to scrutinize their budgets and their execution as part of the discharge procedure; in light of this, expresses its strong disapproval that the Council persists in its refusal to cooperate with Parliament in this regard;
Amendment 4 #
2023/2131(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that Parliament’s observations concerning political priorities - included the lack of binding guidelines regarding corporate sponsorships of the rotating Council presidencies -, budgetary and financial management, internal management, performance and internal control, human resources, equality and- such as gender imbalance - and staff well- being, ethical framework and transparency, digitalisation, cybersecurity and data protection, buildings, environment and sustainability, interinstitutional cooperation and communication from its discharge resolution of 23 April 2024 are still valid.
Amendment 5 #
2023/2131(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Reiterates that the use of the unanimity voting procedure in the Council on certain policy areas is paralysing the Union’s decision-making process and therefore making it prone to blackmailing by Member States, especially those who fail to respect the rule of law; calls on the Council to apply the qualified majority voting procedures whenever possible and consider the review of the Treaties regulating the voting procedures; believes that the generalised shift to a qualified majority voting procedure in the Council is a crucial step towards more efficient policy-making.
Amendment 153 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The involvement ofIn order to increase the democratic accountability of the fiscal governance framework, the effective involvement of the European Parliament is key as well as the structured involvement of national parliaments, local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders in the European Semester is keyand in the economic governance process as a whole to ensure ownership and transparent and inclusive policy-making.
Amendment 158 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The economic governance framework of the Union should be adapted to better take into account the growing heterogeneity and challenges of fiscal positions, and public debt challenges and other vulnerabilities acrossacross the Member States, national public investment gaps and needs to achieve the priorities of the Union, together with other vulnerabilities. The framework should also provide enough flexibility and be capable of quickly adapt to unexpected and structural shocks with asymmetric impact on Member States. The strong and coordinated policy response to the COVID-19 pandemic, supported by bold, innovative and common instruments at EU level, proved highly effective in mitigating the economic and social damage of the crisis, but tturning the EU economy more resilient and credible to financial markets. The crisis resulted in a significant increase in public- and private-sector debt ratios, underscoring the importance of reducing debt ratios to prudent levels in a gradual, sustained, and growth-friendly and inclusive manner and addressing macroeconomic imbalances, while paying due attention to employment and social objectives and upward social convergence. At the same time, the economic governance framework of the Union should be adapted, to helpprovide, with a level playing field, the necessary fiscal space - at EU and Member State level to address the medium- and long-term challenges facing the Union including achieving a fair digital and green transition, including the Climate Law22 , ensuring energy security, open strategic autonomy, addressing demographic change, strengthening social and economic resilience and implementing the strategic compass for security and defence, all of which requires reforms and sustained high levels of investment in the years to come. _________________ 22 The European Climate Law sets a Union-wide climate neutrality objective by 2050 and requires Union institutions and Member States to progress in enhancing adaptive capacity, requiring significant public investment to reduce the negative socio-economic impacts of climate change on the EU and its Member States, including negative impacts on growth and fiscal sustainabilitystrengthening social and economic resilience, including the implementation of the Pillar of Social Rights, ensuring energy security, open strategic autonomy, addressing demographic.
Amendment 171 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The economic governance framework of the Union should put debt sustainability, investment and reforms, the common priorities of the Union and sustainable and inclusive growth at its core on equal footing and therefore differentiate between Member States by taking into account their public debt challenges and allowing country-specific fiscal trajectories, and ensure consistency among the Union as a whole, including the euro area.
Amendment 180 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6 a) To achieve the central objective of the reform of this framework - to strengthen public debt sustainability while promoting sustainable and inclusive growth in all Member States and respond fully to the sustained high levels of investment needed to finance EU public goods to address the current and future strategic priorities of the EU - , this framework would be better equipped, if supported by a central and permanent investment instrument. The lessons learned from the implementation of EU instruments, such as SURE or NextGenerationEU, could serve as constructive models for forthcoming investment and macroeconomic stabilisation mechanisms aimed at strengthening the fiscal governance framework.
Amendment 181 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 b (new)
Recital 6 b (new)
(6 b) In order to increase the legitimacy of the European semester, in order to account for the far-reaching consequences of measures adopted in the context of the European semester on the economic and fiscal course of action and the social fabric of the Member States and in order to ensure appropriate public scrutiny, the European semester should only be launched by a legislative act in the form of a decision on a proposal made by the Commission, based on Article 121(6) TFEU, and promptly adopted jointly by the European Parliament and the Council. In this decision, the European Parliament and the Council define, in the recitals, their benchmarks for the outcome of the European semester that is to be launched. The European Commission has to take due account of this decision and its recitals when adopting its communication on the Annual Sustainability Growth Survey. By the same token, the Commission takes due account of the Annual Sustainability Growth Survey, the Council’s conclusions and the European Parliament’s resolutions thereon when drafting the recommendations for the draft broad guidelines of the economic policies of the Member States and the Union pursuant to Article 121(2) TFEU and the proposal for the guidelines for employment pursuant to Article 148(2) TFEU. The European Parliament evaluates the Commission's role in the previous European semester against the benchmark of launching decision, the Annual Sustainability Growth Survey and the Parliament’s resolution thereon when adopting the decision to launch the subsequent European semester.
Amendment 183 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 d (new)
Recital 6 d (new)
(6 d) In order to promote upward social convergence, the multilateral surveillance procedure set out in Article 148(4) TFEU is complemented with an early warning system within the European Semester (Social Convergence Framework). Within the Social Convergence Framework, the Commission - pursuant to Article 148 TFEU - first identifies risks to upward convergence for Member States in the Joint Employment Report based on the Social Scoreboard headline indicators. In the second stage, the Commission identifies Member States requiring further examination and publishes the ‘Social Convergence Reports’ for those Member States identified as facing risks to upward social convergence. The country-specific conclusions of the multilateral surveillance activities under the new framework should provide input to the Commission’s reflection on CSR proposals.
Amendment 199 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Cohesion policy funds are also synchronised with the European Semester process. As the long-term investment policy of the EU budget, strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion, cohesion policy investments and reforms should also be duly taken into account in the drawing of the national medium-term fiscal-structural plans. Each Member State should also explain how its national medium-term fiscal-structural plan will ensure consistency with the expenditure on EU programmes fully matched by EU funds revenue and the relevant national co- financing.
Amendment 276 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Independent fiscal institutions have proven their capacity to foster fiscal discipline and strengthen the credibility of Member States’ public finances. In order to enhance national ownership, the role of independent fiscal institutions, traditionally mandated to monitor compliance with the national framework, should be expanded to the economic governance framework of the Union with an appropriate balance with the role of the European Parliament in order to increase the overall democratic accountability of the framework.
Amendment 312 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
It lays down detailed rules concerning the content, submission, assessment and monitoring of national medium-term fiscal- structural plans as part of multilateral budgetary surveillance by the Council and the Commission so as to promote debt sustainability, with involvement of the European Parliament, so as to promote debt sustainability, investments and reforms, common priorities of the Union, and sustainable and inclusive growth and upward social convergence in the Member States and prevent the occurrence of excessive government deficits, by medium- term planning ensuring consistency among the Union, including the euro area.
Amendment 403 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article3a Launching the European Semester 1. The European Semester is launched by a decision of the European Parliament and Council, on a proposal by the Commission, based on Article 121(6) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure. 2. Following the adoption of the decision pursuant to paragraph 1, the European Commission shall adopt a communication on the Annual Sustainability Growth Survey taking due account of the decision referred to in paragraph 1. 3. When drafting the recommendations for the draft broad guidelines of the economic policies of the Member States and the Union pursuant to Article 121(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and when drafting the proposal for the guidelines for employment pursuant to Article 148(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union the European Commission shall take due account of Annual Sustainability Growth Survey referred to in paragraph 2.
Amendment 452 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the government deficit is brought and maintained below, on average, the 3% of GDP reference value;
Amendment 460 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the fiscal adjustment effort over the period of the national medium-term fiscal- structural plan is at least proportional to the total effort over the entire adjustment period; If a Member State plans to implement, within a defined timeframe, justifiable and strategically significant investments addressing the common priorities of the Union as outlined in Article 12, that year will be exempted from this rule, meaning that the year will be taken out of the proportionality calculations;
Amendment 471 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the public debt ratio at the end of the planning horizon is below the public debt ratio in the year before the start of the technical trajectory; andis reduced by at least [0,1] p.p of debt to GDP on average over the adjustment period plus 10 years.
Amendment 504 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
If a Member States deficit is above 3% while the public debt is below the 60% of GDP reference value, the rules in Article 6(1), points (c) and (d), shall not apply.
Amendment 535 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. In case a Member State does not submit its proposal for a reference trajectory by [1 March] of the same year referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall put forward a reference trajectory meeting the requirements set out in Article 6 in its own motion.
Amendment 555 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
To assess plausibility and sustainability that the projected public debt ratio of the Member State concerned is on a downward path or remains at a prudent level, the Commission shall use thea methodology referred to in Annex V. The Commission shall make public its analysis of plausibility and the underlying data. based on the following conditions: (a) public debt ratio should be declining, or stay at prudent levels, under the deterministic scenarios of the Commission’s medium-term public debt projection framework based on the debt sustainability analysis methodology; (b) the risk of the public debt ratio not decreasing in the 5 years following the adjustment period of the national medium-term fiscal-structural plan is sufficiently low, according to the Commission's analysis.
Amendment 584 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Prior to submission, Member States shall discuss its draft national medium-term fiscal-structural plan with its respective parliaments. The Member State shall make its national medium-term fiscal- structural plan public, including all the data and documents related to the negotiations and assumptions used for the reference trajectory.
Amendment 644 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) explain how it will eEnsure the delivery of investment and reforms responding to the main challenges identified within the European Semester, in the country-specific recommendations, correct the identified macroeconomic imbalances under the Macroeconomic Imbalances Procedure if applicable, and address the common priorities of the Union referred to in Annex VI of this Regulation, including the European Green Deal, European Pillar of Social Rights and the Digital Decade while being consistent with the updated National Energy and Climate Plans and the National Digital Decade Roadmaps;the social convergence reports under the Social Convergence Framework and correct, if applicable, the identified macroeconomic imbalances under the Macroeconomic Imbalances Procedure, the warnings by the Commission, or the recommendations by the Council, made pursuant to Article 121(4) TFEU.
Amendment 660 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) address the following common priorities of the Union: (a) The European Green Deal, including the transition to climate neutrality by 2050 and the translation at national level through the National Energy and Climate Plans; (b) The European Pillar of Social Rights, including the related targets on employment, skills and poverty reduction by 2030; (c) The Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030, and reflected at national level through the National Digital Decade Strategic Roadmaps; (d) A Strategic Compass for Security and Defence - For a European Union that protects its citizens, values and interests and contributes to international peace and security.
Amendment 671 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) explain how it will ensure consistencEnsure consistency and where appropriate complementarity with the Recovery and Resilience Plan of the Member State concerned during the period of availability of the Recovery and Resilience Facility in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/241 and with any EU investment instruments that address the EU common priorities or serve the same purpose as the Recovery and Resilience Facility.
Amendment 680 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
(d b) ensure progress in addressing national public investment gaps in alignment with each of the priorities of the Union as stated in Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 1466/97, recognising that these investments play a pivotal role in supporting the fulfilment of Union objectives and ensuring sustainable and inclusive growth, upward social convergence and fiscal stability;
Amendment 685 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d c (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d c (new)
(d c) ensure consistency and, where appropriate, complementarity with the EU funds, namely cohesion policy funds the Member State concerned benefits from;
Amendment 686 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d d (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d d (new)
(d d) ensure consistency with the broad guidelines for the economic policies of the Member States and with the employment guidelines in accordance with Article 121(2) and Article 148(2) TFEU;
Amendment 707 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point i
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point i
(i) be growth enhancing and boost resilience and upward social convergence;
Amendment 730 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point iv
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point iv
(iv) address relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the Member State concerned, under Article 121(4) and Article 148(4) TFEU including, where applicable, recommendations issued under the Macroeconomic Imbalances Procedure as well as under the Social Convergence Framework;
Amendment 751 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
4. DCommitments included in the approved Recovery and Resilience Plan during the lifetime of the Recovery and Resilience Facility, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/241, commitments included in the approved Recovery and Resilience Plan and the Partnership Agreement in Multiannual Financial Framework of the Member State concerned canshould be taken into account and be consistent with the overall set of reforms an d investments for an extension of the adjustment period.
Amendment 817 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) whether the government deficit is maintained below, on average, the 3% of GDP reference value throughout the duration of the plan or whether the government deficit returns swiftly below the 3% of GDP reference value at the latest by the end of the adjustment period when the deficit is above this reference value at the time of submission of the national medium-term fiscal-structural plan;
Amendment 849 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) whether the public debt ratio at the end of the planning horizon is below the public debt ratio in the year before the start of the technical trajectory.is reduced by at least [0,1] p.p of debt to GDP on average over the adjustment period plus 10 years
Amendment 952 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Each national independent fiscal institution referred to in Article 8 of Council Directive […]32 [on the national budgetary frameworks] shall provide an assessment of compliance of the budgetary outturns data reported in the progress report referred to in Article 20 with the net expenditure path, including of non quantifiable targets and an assessment of the social impact of fiscal adjustment policy choices involving social experts in the process. Where applicable, each national independent fiscal institution shall also analyse the factors underlying a deviation from the net expenditure path. _________________ 32 Council Directive […] of […] [amending Council Directive 2011/85/EU on requirements for budgetary frameworks of the Member States] (OJ …., …, p,…)
Amendment 955 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall establish the European Advisory Fiscal Board (EFB), an independent expert group, which shall have an advisory role in respect of the Union’s economic policy coordination. The Commission shall have no voting rights. European social partners should be invited as observer members.
Amendment 973 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The Commission shall orally inform the Chair and Vice-Chairs of the competent committee of the European Parliament of the progress made in the preparation of the draft Commission recommendation referred to in paragraph 2. That information shall be treated as confidential.
Amendment 1008 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Where Member States face a negative GDP growth or must implement, within a defined timeframe, justifiable and strategically significant investments addressing the common priorities of the Union as outlined in Article 12, with a combined size of at least (X)% of GDP, shall be considered as exceptional circumstances and shall allow Member States to deviate from its net expenditure path.
Amendment 1023 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 a (new)
Article 28 a (new)
Article28a European Parliament and the European Semester An agreement shall be concluded between the European Parliament and Commission on the detailed arrangements for organising the Parliamentary scrutiny of the European Semester and the involvement of the European Parliament in the drafting and approval of the Annual Sustainability Growth Survey, of the broad economic policy and employment guidelines, of the reference trajectory, of the medium-term fiscal- structural plans, of the country-specific recommendations, and for organising the accountability of the Commission and the responsible Commissioner for their activities in implementing this Regulation.
Amendment 1057 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. European Commission may invite social partners or other relevant stakeholders to offer their views on the socio-economic situation in the Member State and the identification of any risks or difficulties in complying with the objectives of this Regulation.
Amendment 1062 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The report referred to in paragraph 1 shall assess and review:
Amendment 1070 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 36 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The Commission shall submit the report to the European Parliament and to the Council, together with, where appropriate, a legislative proposal for an EU investment instrument to ensure that the central objective of the reform of this framework - to strengthen public debt sustainability while promoting sustainable and inclusive growth and upward social convergence in all Member States and respond fully to the sustained high levels of investment needed to address the current and future strategic priorities of the EU - can be met, or if the framework needs to be complemented by the establishment of a central and permanent investment instrument
Amendment 1107 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) Progress in addressing national public investment gaps in alignment with each of the priorities of the Union as stated in Article 12;
Amendment 1135 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point q
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point q
(q) Information on the public consultations of social partners, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders in view of the preparation of the plan and a summary of their contributions to the plan.
Amendment 1136 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point q a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point q a (new)
(q a) Challenges identified in the social convergence reports under the Social Convergence Framework and the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights.
Amendment 1137 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point q b (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point q b (new)
(q b) A quantification, as much as possible, of the expected impacts of reforms and investment referred to under point (k) on fiscal sustainability, sustainable and inclusive growth and quality employment as well as upward social convergence, where applicable in line with commonly agreed methodologies;
Amendment 1151 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
(m a) Progress in addressing national public investment gaps in alignment with each of the priorities of the Union as stated in Article 12;
Amendment 1153 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point n
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point n
(n) Information on labour market, skills and social policy developments, and on the implementation of policy measures taken that foster upward social convergence among Member States towards better working and living conditions, in line with the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights and the Employment Guidelines under Article 148 TFEU. That includes the expected impact of measures, in relation to progress on the national targets on employment, skills and poverty reduction by 2030 and if applicable the expected impact of measures to address the challenges identified under the Social Convergence Framework.
Amendment 1154 #
2023/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point n a (new)
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point n a (new)
(n a) A quantification, as much as possible, of the expected impacts of reforms and investment referred to under point (k) on fiscal sustainability, sustainable and inclusive growth and quality employment as well as upward social convergence, where applicable in line with commonly agreed methodologies
Amendment 15 #
2023/0137(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The economic governance framework of the Union should put debt sustainability and sustainable and inclusive growth at its core and therefore differentiate between Member States by taking into account their public debt challenges and allowing country-specific fiscal trajectories.
Amendment 183 #
2023/0137(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Council Regulation (EC) No 1467/97
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The Council recommendation made in accordance with Article 126(7) TFEU shall establish a maximum deadline of sixtwelve months for effective action to be taken by the Member State concerned. WThen warranted by the seriousness of the situation, the deadline for effective action may be three months. The Council recommenda Council recommendation may also establish a deadline for the correction of the excessive deficit ensuring a sustainable and balanced correction sthall also establish a deadlint does not endanger sustainable and inclusive growth, social convergence for the correction of the excessive defimplementation of significant investments and social policites. In its recommendation, the Council shallmay also request that the Member State implements a correctivenew net expenditure path, which ensures that the general government deficit remains or is brought and maintained below the reference value within the deadline set in the recommendation. For the years when the general government deficit is expected to exceed the reference value, the corrective net expenditure path shall be consistent with a minimum annual adjustment of at least 0,5% of GDP as a benchmark.is declining towards a reference value
Amendment 193 #
2023/0137(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Council Regulation (EC) No 1467/97
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The corrective net expenditure path shall also put the debt ratio on a plausibly and sustainable downward path or keep it at a prudent level having regard to the criteria established in Annex I of Regulation (EU) [on the preventive arm]. The corrective net expenditure path shall ensure that the average annual fiscal adjustment eff and prevent the occurrence ort in the first three years is at least as high as the average annual fiscal effort of the total adjustment periodcentives to pro-cyclical policies.
Amendment 214 #
2023/0137(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Council Regulation (EC) No 1467/97
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Any Council decision to give notice to the participating Member State concerned to take measures for the deficit reduction in accordance with Article 126(9) TFEU shall be taken within two months of the Council decision under Article 126(8) TFEU establishing that no effective action has been taken. In the notice, the Council shall request that the Member State implements a corrective net expenditure path which ensures that the general government deficit remains or is brought and maintained belowclose to the reference value within the deadline set in the notice. For the years where the general government deficit is expected to exceed the reference value, the corrective net expenditure path shall be consistent with a minimum annual adjustment of at least 0,5% of GDP as a benchmark.
Amendment 264 #
2023/0137(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Council Regulation (EC) No 1467/97
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. The amount of the fine shall amount to up to 0,051% of GDP for a 6- month period and be paid every 6 months until the Council assesses that the Member State concerned has taken effective action in response to the notice issued under Article 126(9) TFEU.
Amendment 269 #
2023/0137(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Council Regulation (EC) No 1467/97
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. The cumulated amount of the fines referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not exceed 0,52 % of GDP.;
Amendment 2 #
2022/2172(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas the legally binding Interinstitutional Agreement of 16 December 2020 foresees the implementation of a roadmap of new own resources, including a second basket of own resources to be proposed by June 2024;
Amendment 4 #
2022/2172(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the first basket of new own resources is based on the future EU Emissions Trading System, the future Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and Pillar I ofon a share of revenue collected under Pillar I new set of rules designed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and to be finalized by the Inclusive Framework;
Amendment 8 #
2022/2172(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas thea second basket of new own resources is expected by the end of 2023; whereas the Interinstitutional Agreement of 16 December 2020 stipulates that the Commission could include a fFinancial tTransaction tTax and a financial contribution linked to the corporate sector or a new common corporate tax base in this second basket;
Amendment 16 #
2022/2172(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
B b. whereas the need to repay Next Generation EU (NGEU) and mounting long-term challenges for the EU underline the need to reassess the EU system of own resources, by exploiting the full potential of genuine own resources to assure sustainable financing of the EU budget in the long-term;
Amendment 17 #
2022/2172(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
B c. whereas new own resources will ensure the NGEU repayment plan’s sustainability and strengthen the EU’s credibility on the financial markets, thus securing the best possible borrowing terms for the Union;
Amendment 18 #
2022/2172(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
B d. whereas innovative own resources promote important EU objectives and strategies, such as fair taxation, competitiveness, or stabilising financial markets;
Amendment 19 #
2022/2172(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B e (new)
Recital B e (new)
Amendment 20 #
2022/2172(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Emphasizes that the collection of genuine European new own resources is not an end in itself, but is closely linked to the success of the RRF and the climate- neutral and digital transformation; underlines, therefore, that the amount of additional EU own resources must be sufficient to not only cover the debt service of the EU-bonds, including the incurring interest charges, but also to sustain and facilitate needed European investments beyond 2026 to finance the transformation of the EU economy;
Amendment 21 #
2022/2172(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 a (new)
Paragraph -1 a (new)
-1 a. Underlines that own resources are a key enabler for the Union to implement its policy priorities; stresses that the introduction of new own resources would assure sustainable financing of the EU budget on a long-term basis in order to avoid new EU priorities being financed to the detriment of valuable EU programmes and policies, thus avoiding cuts to Union programmes in the future that would undermine the very purpose of long-term planning;
Amendment 22 #
2022/2172(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. NotWelcomes that, according to the roadmap in the Interinstitutional Agreement of the 16 December 2020, the Commission needs to put forward a proposal for the second basket of new own resources by June 2024;
Amendment 36 #
2022/2172(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. NotWorries that none of the new own resources from the first basket are yet in place;
Amendment 44 #
2022/2172(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned that the first basket of own resources will not generate the revenues expected for several reasons; worries in particular that the expected resources from the Pillar I reform at global stage remains blocked; observes further that beyond the funding needed for NextGenerationEU, the Union may need additional resources to assist Ukraine financially and, to further mitigate the impact of Russia’s war against Ukraine on the Union and to finance the digital and green transitions;
Amendment 45 #
2022/2172(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 49 #
2022/2172(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Concludes that the second basket of own resources therefore needs to be ambitious and yield sufficient revenues commensurate with the Union’s needs and based on measures- taxes and levies- that require a European coordinated approach;
Amendment 69 #
2022/2172(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to come forward with an own resource linked to eitherthe corporate sector and in particular either a share of revenues determined by the upcoming ‘Business in Europe: Framework for Income Taxation’ proposal or a share of revenues generated by to the proposal for a minimum tax directive1 implementing the OECD-led global tax deal, most in particular Pillar II; _________________ 1 Commission proposal for a Council directive on ensuring a global minimum level of taxation for multinational groups in the Union (COM(2021)0823).
Amendment 81 #
2022/2172(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Suggests that the Commission and Member States come up with new own resources with similar design features as for to the non-recycled plastic contribution with the aim to fight inequality in the Union, to enhance the circular economy, and help to catalyse the implementation of the Green Deal. , as well as ensure a socially fair and just green and digital transition;
Amendment 82 #
2022/2172(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls on the Commission to come forward urgently with a new own resource linked to the measures recently introduced to redistribute the energy sector's surplus, namely the solidarity levy for the fossil fuel sector and the cap on market revenues for electricity generators and intermediaries that use inframarginal technologies; proposes that this new own resource consists of a share of the revenues generated by these levies; recommends that the proceeds of this new own resource are used to finance relief and income support measures for households across the Union;
Amendment 9 #
2022/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU labour market has proved particularly resilient, with an additional two million people in employment, leading to a record low unemployment rate of 6.2 % in 2022; whereas according to the Commission’s autumn economic forecast the public sector was a key contributor to the increase in employment; whereas despite labour market tightness wage growth has remained moderate and has failed to keep up with inflation, implying real wage losses of, on average, 8% between Q4 2020 and Q2 2022 in the Euro Area according to ECB research13a; whereas the unemployment rate is expected to increase slightly in 2023 (6.5 %), before marginally coming down again in 2024 (6.2 %); _________________ 13a https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/blog/date /2022/html/ecb.blog221125~d34babdf3e.e n.html
Amendment 19 #
2022/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas inflation has a differentiated impact across income groups, with low-income groups suffering proportionally more especially as inflation is mainly driven by price developments in essential goods that cannot be substituted and make up a relatively larger share of the consumption basket of low-income households; whereas such differentiated impacts cause a veritable cost-of-living crisis for parts of the population that poses challenges to social cohesion;
Amendment 26 #
2022/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas inflation and economic forecasts are operating under the conditions of heightened uncertainty, with key risks, especially to growth, continuing to be pitched to the downside; whereas such uncertainty compels the EU and Member State governments to remain vigilant and to take rapid action if risks materialise;
Amendment 46 #
2022/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Notes that the European Systemic Risk Board has issued a warning on 22 September 2022 calling for heightened awareness with regards to financial stability risks resulting from sharply falling asset prices; is concerned that rising mortgage rates and the deterioration in debt servicing capacity due to a decline in real household income may cause further distress for families and for financial markets;
Amendment 60 #
2022/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that while the primary objective of the European Central Bank (ECB) is to maintain price stability, the primary objective of the Union as a whole should be to minimise the impact of current turbulences on the real economy, thereby defending the wellbeing of its citizens and preserving its production structure and the international competitiveness of its companies; underlines, in this regard, the importance of adequate and coordinated fiscal, structural and regulatory policies that complement the ECB’s monetary policy actions, which are also capable of supporting household incomes and providing targeted support to companies suffering from supply bottlenecks and high energy costs; notes that further increases of the ECB’s key policy rate or quantitative tightening may further contract economic activity;
Amendment 64 #
2022/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Welcomes the European Commission’s call on Member States to deliver targeted measures to offset the impact of high energy prices on vulnerable households and companies; agrees with the European Commission in stressing that such measures should maintain incentives for energy savings; recalls that Member States find themselves in starkly diverging positions regarding the fiscal space available to them; notes that this situation entails the risk of furthering divergence between Member States as the energy crisis continues;
Amendment 67 #
2022/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Notes the increased need for fiscal space in most Member States; underlines that in periods of increasing interest rates, Member States should also consider raising more revenues on higher earners or on industries and firms that are highly profitable; notes how a healthy balance between government revenues and expenditures is also necessary to reduce legacy debt and to build up buffers in times of economic recovery;
Amendment 69 #
2022/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Calls for the general escape clause under the Stability and Growth (SGP) pact to remain activated as long as Member States are recovering from the crises caused by the pandemic and the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine; notes that the policy leeway created by the general escape clause is necessary to allow Member States to strengthen their competitiveness as well as their economic and social resilience under the current circumstances and within the constraints of the SGP in its current form;
Amendment 105 #
2022/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Recalls that since 2017, some provisions in Member States’ bodies of national legislation were assessed to determine whether they facilitated aggressive tax planning and that, since 2019, six Member States received Country Specific Recommendations (CSRs) aiming at addressing features of the tax system that may facilitate aggressive tax planning; notes that those Member States made commitments in their NRRPs to reform their tax policies in order to fight aggressive tax planning; welcomes the fact that some jurisdictions already implemented some of those changes; however regrets the delays in implementation in others; regrets that, in the Recommendations of the Commission for 2022, only two Member States still received a CSR on aggressive tax planning while some have not implemented any change yet but still did not receive the Recommendation;
Amendment 114 #
2022/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 – point a
Paragraph 7 – point a
(a) the six-pillar structure, ensuringwhich was developed as part of the ordinary legislative procedure and hence under the full involvement of the European Parliament and that ensures that Member States give adequate consideration in their reform and investment agendas to all the relevant dimensions for making EU economies and societies more prosperous, sustainable, inclusive, competitive and resilient;
Amendment 131 #
2022/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Amendment 132 #
2022/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Believes that future reforms of the European Semester should draw on the lessons learned as part of Next Generation EU and the RRF, especially as regards more transparent and democratic processes relating to the definition of policy objectives, the conduct of policy coordination as well as in relation to the collaborative approaches to the definition of reforms and investment projects that were pioneered between the European Commission and Member States; considers that such reforms should also incorporate lessons learned from the temporary establishment of the Support to mitigate Unemployment Risks in an Emergency (SURE) instrument;
Amendment 167 #
2022/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Stresses that the revised regulatory framework must ensure that Member States have sufficient leeway to deliver decisive crisis-resolution measures when they are needed; is of the opinion that implementation of such measures should not require the suspension of regulatory provisions by means of escape clauses; notes that, in the future, the activation of escape clauses should remain a measure of last resort;
Amendment 168 #
2022/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11 b. Highlights the need for common criteria that ensure, despite more country- specific flexibility in debt reduction, that all Member States are assessed according to the same standards, are treated equally, and that policy outcomes are predictable; notes that such common criteria should include criteria for the definition of Member States’ debt reduction paths; stresses that debt reduction should be delivered in a growth-friendly way and that underlying regulatory criteria should be defined in relation to Member States’ output and expenditure growth;
Amendment 169 #
2022/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Amendment 170 #
2022/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 d (new)
Paragraph 11 d (new)
11 d. Notes that the Commission's Communication puts debt sustainability analyses (DSAs) at the centre of the fiscal rules and suggests using them to determine multi-year fiscal-structural plans; expresses concerns that DSAs would not be able to project future debt developments with certainty; underlines that the usage of DSAs still requires estimating unobservable variables, thereby undermining transparency and hampering ownership and predictability, and thus leaving space for discretion; stresses that the result of a DSA may create self-fulfilling prophecies, by encouraging investors to buy/sell bonds of the respective Member States, thereby influencing outcomes; observes that since there is not one unique set of assumptions, they should be aligned with the objectives of the EU-Treaties as regards growth and convergence, and they should be agreed upon in a political process, ideally by the European Parliament and the European Council;
Amendment 193 #
2022/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Notes that the Commission's communication acknowledges the potential inconsistencies between the application of the fiscal rules and the recommendations under the Macroeconomic Imbalance Procedure (MIP), and provides for the inclusion of reforms and investments required to correct the imbalances under the MIP in the national plans; regrets that the Communication does not encompass any instrument that allows for the correction of such inconsistencies;
Amendment 207 #
2022/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Stresses that large parts of the success of the RRF are due to the mobilisation of financial support for reforms and investments undertaken by Member States; notes that the European Commission’s proposals for a revised EU economic governance framework seek to incentivise compliance by way of sanctions that apply automatically in the case of non-compliance;
Amendment 208 #
2022/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13 b. Recalls that the RRF is expected to end in late 2026; recalls that there is a near-undisputed consensus on the need for a degree of fiscal centralisation for currency unions, such as the Economic and Monetary Union, to be viable in the long-run, which was most recently reiterated by the International Monetary Fund13d; _________________ 13d International Monetary Fund, DP/2022/014, Reforming the EU Fiscal Framework - Strengthening the Fiscal Rules and Institutions
Amendment 209 #
2022/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13 c. Considers that a permanent fiscal capacity at EU level could, if designed appropriately, play a crucial role in maintaining sufficiently high levels of strategic investment, resolving the inconsistencies between the application of the fiscal rules and the MIP, and ensuring an appropriate fiscal stance at the aggregate level; calls for the timely establishment of a permanent instrument of a significant volume to succeed the RRF prior to its expiration at the end of 2026; considers that such an instrument should comprise both an investment and a stabilisation function;
Amendment 214 #
2022/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 d (new)
Paragraph 13 d (new)
13 d. Considers that such an instrument should support national reform and investment initiatives towards common EU priorities, especially in the context of the social-ecological transformation and with regard to MIP-related measures for which Member States lack the fiscal space at national level under the applicable fiscal framework;
Amendment 215 #
2022/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 e (new)
Paragraph 13 e (new)
Amendment 216 #
2022/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Recalls that the better law-making agreement reiterates that the European Parliament and the Council are to exercise their powers as co-legislators on an equal footing and that the Commission therefore needs to treat them equally; stresses that the European Parliament should therefore be fully involved in the reform of the economic governance framework as well as the future conduct of economic governance in the EU, including in the establishment and management of fiscal instruments; stresses the role and responsibility of national parliaments;
Amendment 221 #
2022/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Recognises the need for sufficient public revenue to ensure the sustainability of public finances in times of pressing investment needs and frequent economic shocks; highlights the various observations made by the European Commission as part of the European Semester on the tax mix; considers as necessary a shift from labour and consumption taxation towards the taxation of environmentally harmful practices, speculative behaviours, the windfall and/or excess profits of multinational corporations, and capital; stresses that further action to counter tax avoidance and evasion in the EU and in global fora is a necessary complement to the reform of the EU economic governance framework;
Amendment 1 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Welcomes the final report on the final outcome of the Conference which includes 49 proposals1a and which was presented to the Presidents of the three institutions on 9 May 2022; notes that several proposals are to be considered of an economic nature and highlights that some recommendations could also be followed up in the framework of the current Treaties; notes that some of them would require treaty change to be fully implemented; _________________ 1a Conference on the Future of Europe - Report on the Final Outcome, May 2022
Amendment 2 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 a (new)
Paragraph -1 a (new)
Amendment 15 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Supports an economic governance framework that ensures stability, full employment, strategic and sustainable investments, democratic accountability and ownership, and fiscal policies and instruments to counteract shocks; Notes that the Conference on the Future of Europe discussions highlighted the strong demand of a deep review of EU's economic governance and the European Semester, in order to ensure that the green and digital transitions, social justice and social progress go hand in-hand with economic competitiveness; reminds that the Parliament3a agreed to an urgent reform of the Union’s economic governance architecture, including simpler and clearer fiscal rules and a framework more conducive to long-term economic growth; _________________ 3a European Parliament INI report of 8 July 2021 on the review of the macroeconomic legislative framework for a better impact on Europe’s real economy and improved transparency of decision- making and democratic accountability (2020/2075(INI))
Amendment 25 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Stresses the importance of the EU economic governance framework to enable governments to promote public investment and ensure debt sustainability; recalls that the Economic and Monetary Union cannot function smoothly without a fiscal capacity at European level capable of providing a counter-cyclical stabilisation function and timely and adequate support in the event of economic shocks, calls for further consideration to common borrowing at EU level, with a view to creating more favourable borrowing conditions, while maintaining responsible fiscal policies at Member State; calls to transform the SGP into a Sustainable Development Pact, imbedded in a Sustainable Development cycle and enable the just, green and digital transition; calls for the development and completion of the Capital Markets Union and Banking Union, including a fully- fledged European Deposit Insurance Scheme (EDIS);
Amendment 26 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Calls for an assessment on the Maastricht criteria, including the deficit and public debt targets, benefiting from the experience accumulated over these last two decades of the single currency, namely on economic growth and public investment, and from the lessons learned from previous and current crisis, namely the most disruptive ones, such as the financial and sovereign crisis from early 2010´s, COVID pandemic and the War in Ukraine;
Amendment 34 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for the economic governance to be redesigned taking into account lessons learned from the NGEU and SURE processesPoints out the importance of common tools to respond to economic shocks on an European level as learned from the previous financial crisis, the COVID-19 crisis and as well in the current economic shock due to the Russian aggression in Ukraine; Calls for the economic governance to be redesigned taking into account lessons learned from the NGEU and SURE processes; Calls for a stronger involvement of the European Parliament, on equal footing with the Council in defining the EU common priorities, and to ensure a proper scrutiny of its implementation;
Amendment 42 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Highlights the positive impact and record of accomplishment of new EU instruments such as SURE and the design and operating model of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), that made it possible to maintain jobs and business and support the relaunch of the EU economy; calls for an assessment on the creation of a common permanent instrument, focused on investment and convergence, which can also act with a counter cyclical purpose, and based on a contractual basis for reforms; suggests the Treaties changes to be inspired by the SURE model for short term and targeted interventions and the RRF for long-term investment capacity to support structural strategic investments in Europe;
Amendment 50 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges that the framework of the ECB’s accountability to Parliament be improved; Calls for a more comprehensive definition of the price stability and the ways to achieve it; Highlights the secondary mandate of the ECB to support the general economic policies in the Union; calls for a clarification into Article 127 TFEU so as to ensure the primary objective of the European System of Central Banks to maintain price stability is without prejudice to the achievement of the objectives of the Union as laid down in Article 3 of the TEU;
Amendment 72 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the numerous impediments to essential EU tax initiatives over the past decades; calls for gradual change that would allow QMV in certain tax questionsStresses that, for the long term, Member States should consider the added value of transitioning to qualified majority voting, as recommended by the Conference on the Future of Europe.; underlines the numerous impediments to essential EU tax initiatives over the past decades; calls for gradual change that would allow QMV in certain tax questions, such as highly integrated tax policies (VAT) or tax reforms that are approved by Member States in the framework of international negotiations; demands that no country should be granted a permanent veto of proposed legislation on its own, notably on tax issues; and calls to refine the concept of qualified majority in Art.16 TUE in this framework, as well as the passerelle-clause rules, notably ART 48(7);
Amendment 74 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the numerous impediments to essential EU tax initiatives over the past decades; calls for gradual change that would allow QMV in certain tax questions that were blocked due to single EU Member States using their veto power; highlights that similarly many tax initiatives were significantly weakened before adoption due to objections by individual Member States; Considers that international money flows especially have abused the EU's freedom of movement for capital to avoid taxation; Calls for tax matters, including the setting of minimum standards on corporate, capital and environmental taxation, to be decided through ordinary legal procedure as outlined in the Commission communication "Towards a more efficient and democratic decision making in EU tax policy";
Amendment 88 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights the new challenges for Union’s competition policy (Art101-109 TFUE), which require that the Treaty be amended to align it with the goals of the Green Deal and the pEuropean Pillar of sSocial rRights and support the Union´s strategic autonomy in key sectors, calls for a level playing field in the single market in order to promote a stronger, more sustainable and inclusive EU global competitiveness; stresses the need for the Parliament to play an active role in the political debate on competition policy, via proper involvement in experts groups and working parties and by shaping and assessing the Commission’s enforcement priorities;
Amendment 110 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Reiterates that the EU needs to address its lack of political weight at international level due, inter alia, to the lack of coherence of its representation in international organisations, which could be improved by implementing measures to ensure the unified representation of the EU and the euro internationally in all its dimensions and policies;
Amendment 7 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
— having regard to the IMF´s 2022 World Economic Outlook,
Amendment 17 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
— having regard the European Parliament resolution of 19 May 2022 on the social and economic consequences for the EU of the Russian war in Ukraine – reinforcing the EU’s capacity to act (2022/2653(RSP)),
Amendment 18 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 b (new)
Citation 13 b (new)
— having regard the European Pillar of Social Rights,
Amendment 29 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas according to the ECB projections of September 2022, headline inflation is expected to fall from 8.1 % in 2022, 5,5% in 2023 to 2.3 % in 2024;
Amendment 47 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Amendment 56 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is deeply concerned by the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine and by its repercussions for the European economyserious, long-lasting and unpredictable repercussions for the European economy and society, especially for the most exposed and vulnerable groups, such as lower-income households and SMEs;
Amendment 59 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Understands the current challenges, uncertainty and complex environment to drive the monetary policy. Notes that ECB has limited tools or influence to address an high inflation trend that is mainly supply driven. Welcomes the assurance by the ECB and its members to be ready to take the actions needed to safeguard financial stability;
Amendment 61 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Calls for ECB to make full use of the current policy tools at its disposal and consider all unconventional monetary policy instruments and flexibility within its mandate to ensure financial and macroeconomic stability and provide enough liquidity to serve the real economy and financial system;
Amendment 65 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that the statutory independence of the ECB, as laid down in the Treaties, is a prerequisite for it to fulfil its mandate; Highlights that central bank independence should be accompanied by a corresponding level of accountability;
Amendment 69 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the Republic of Croatia as the 20th member country of the euro area; Calls on ECB for an adequate reflection on how to apply the current euro accession criteria during extraordinary, disruptive and uncertain events, such as Ukraine conflict, in order to proceed with Economic and Monetary Union integration. Calls on the ECB to promote the benefits of adopting the euro as an incentive for other non-euro members to join or speed up their efforts for future accession;
Amendment 80 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that fiscal, budgetary and monetary policies have reinforced each other during the pandemic; stresses that maintaining price stability today requires even closer coordination between fiscal, budgetary, monetary and structural policies, as addressing supply- side shocks requires greater supply-chain resilience and a shift away from fossil fuels;with the appropriate level of investment, and a shift away from fossil fuels; Notes that during COVID, all EU institutions and Member States worked together, swiftly, in a coordinated manner and within their mandates to tackle the social, economic and financial impacts of the crisis
Amendment 86 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Stresses that sustainable growth, resilience and price stability cannot be achieved by monetary policy alone and that supportive and discretionary fiscal policy and socially balanced and productivity-enhancing reforms and investments are also necessary;
Amendment 95 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes President Lagarde’s statement that the current geopolitical crisis requires us to progress on EU fiscal integration; recalls that the Economic and Monetary Union cannot function smoothly without a fiscal capacity at European level to respond to externalcapable of providing a counter-cyclical stabilisation function and timely and adequate support in the event of economic shocks;
Amendment 97 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Highlights that monetary and fiscal policies should work together to help households and businesses most affected by the pandemic and the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine;
Amendment 98 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Recalls on the lessons learned and success of new EU instruments such as SURE and the design and operating model of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), that are currently on EU´s toolbox. Underlines the role of SURE model for short term and targeted interventions and the RRF as a long-term investment capacity to support structural strategic investments in Europe;
Amendment 99 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Calls for support to develop and complete the unfinished infrastructure for the common currency, namely to deepen and complete the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU), the Banking Union and the Capital Markets Union (CMU). Given the uncertain impact of a deeper economic downturn with spillovers to the banking system, is concerned about the risks caused by the serious delay in completing the third pillar of the banking union and repeats its calls for its swift completion; welcomes the ECB’s long- standing support of the establishment of a fully-fledged European Deposit Insurance Scheme (EDIS);
Amendment 100 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5 d. Calls on the ECB to explore ways of strengthening the international role of the euro; notes that making the euro more attractive as a reserve currency will further enhance its international use; stresses that the creation of a well- designed European safe asset could facilitate financial integration and help mitigate the negative feedback loops between sovereigns and the domestic banking sectors; Underlines that strengthening the role of the euro requires the deepening and completion of the European economic and monetary union, including the creation of instruments of the nature of Next Generation EU, which enhance the EU budget;
Amendment 106 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Echoes President Lagarde’s call for a swift revision and simplification of the Stability and Growth Pact; Recalls that the upcoming revision of the economic governance framework has to provide the EU with stable, transparent, credible and flexible rules that could be implemented and respected by all Member States. Recalls that fiscal rules are essential for the proper functioning of the EU and should be respected. Recalls that rules should be applied in an intelligent way and within a flexible framework that adapts quickly to changes with the proper democratic accountability. The new framework should promote growth and ensure a better balance between sustainability and stabilisation. Notes that the new Transmission Protection Instrument (TPI) is now linked with the EU fiscal rules and its activation requires sustainable economic policies and compliance with the EU fiscal framework;
Amendment 113 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is alarmed that euro area inflation has continued to rise and has reached undesirably high levels; stresses that headline inflation rose to a record 9.1 % in August 2022; stresses that energy is by far the most significant driver of inflation (38.3 %), followed by food prices (10.6 %); Notes that ECB forecasts an headline inflation of 8% in 2022, 5,5% in 2023 and 2,8% in 2024, with risks on the upside due to disruptions in the supply of energy;
Amendment 128 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes note of recent ECB monetary policy decisions to raise rates by 50 and 75 basis points in July and September 2022; is concerned about the implications of such policy decisions for growth and employment; Calls for a reflection of a more balanced and gradual adjustment of policy instead of a large and fast upfront tightening. Notes that latest economic and financial indicators point that EU economy is likely heading towards a worse than expected recession with the risk of a wide negative social impact with only moderate effect on the inflation rate. Calls for a more insight update and justification of the future policy rate decisions, given the current situation and high level of uncertainty;
Amendment 142 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Observes that there is little evidence that rising inflation is spurring a wage-price spiral, not least given the extent of wage restraint in recent years; Notes that the IMF, in its 2022 World Economic Outlook, concluded that, on average, the risks of a wage spiral are limited, so far. Notes that IMF underlines that three main drivers are containing the risks: the shocks to inflation are coming from outside the labor market, falling real wages are helping to reduce price pressures, and central banks are aggressively tightening monetary policy;
Amendment 154 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls that the ECB strategy review reconfirmed the medium-term orientation of inflation targeting; calls on the ECB to faithfully target this medium- term horizon; Calls on the ECB to monitor attentively price developments and its consequences. Highlights the need to inform about where neutral interest rate is setting;
Amendment 165 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Amendment 175 #
2022/2037(INI)
12. Stresses that an even transmission of monetary policy is vital to the achievement of the ECB’s price stability mandate; notWelcomes the ECB’s decision on 15 June 2022 to apply flexibility in reinvesting redemptions that are due under the pandemic emergency purchase programme; welcomes the launch of the Transmission Protection Instrument to ECB´s toolkit to support the effective transmission of monetary policy across the euro area and normalise the monetary policy; Notes that compliance with the EU fiscal framework is pre-requisite for TPI´s activation; Calls on ECB to take into account that the general escape clause is activated; Calls for a more clear TPI´s framework and rules of procedure when the general escape clause is activated;
Amendment 183 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes with concern that the combination of cheap targeted longer-term refinancing operations (TLTROs) and higher interest rates allow European banks to earn billions in extra profit; regrets the fact that the ECB has not yet addressed this issue and the risk of generating another “excess profit” case in EU with damaging social impact ; regrets the fact that the ECB has not yet addressed this issue and calls for concrete proposals to prevent excess profits in the banking system;
Amendment 188 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Calls on the lessons learned from the ongoing and previous crises to prepare for the upcoming assessment of monetary policy strategy in 2025. Calls for an earlier assessment, if possible, given the extraordinary impact of the current crisis on the future of monetary policy making and ECB mandate. Reflects on the commitment to symmetry, if price stability is best maintained by aiming for 2% inflation over the medium term and the challenges of monetary policy when disruptive supply side driven inflation is at stake;
Amendment 201 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Recalls that the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union requires the ECB to support the general economic policies of the Union; which include balanced and sustainable economic growth, highly competitive social market economy aiming at full employment and social progress and convergences and a high level of protection and improvement of the quality of the environment, underlines that sustainable development, convergence, full employment and social progress are general objectives of the Union as defined in Article 3 of the TFEU;
Amendment 211 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the ECB to coordinate with the European Parliament to specify theand how to implement the ECB´s secondary objectives; suggests taking advantage of this resolution to specify and prioritise the policy areas where the ECB is expected to deliver on the basis of its secondary objectives; calls on the ECB to elaborate in its Annual Report the impact its monetary policy may have had on the general economic policies of the Union;
Amendment 221 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Highlights that investments needed to enhance EU´s autonomy in strategic sectors should be supported by the monetary policy and are key to protect EU from external shocks and reduce the risks for price stability from supply-side shocks;
Amendment 222 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16 b. Recalls for the important role of ECB in supporting the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 227 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Underlines the pivotal role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the EU’s economy and economic and social convergence and employment and for the implementation of the twin transitions (digital and climate);
Amendment 239 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that the ECB should contribute to reducing inequality; calls on the ECB to ensure that the costs of its monetary policy operations are not disproportionately borne by lower income strata; invites the ECB to assess the effects of its monetary policy decisions on employmentCalls for an assessment on the impact of the monetary policy decisions on these most vulnerable groups; invites the ECB to assess the effects of its monetary policy decisions on employment; Notes that the ECB strategy review showed that adverse events lower the consumption of poorer households more than that of richer ones, that takes longer for the employment prospects of poorer households to recover following such events and that keeping monetary policy expansionary for longer can help poorer households’ income to rise to higher levels in a more sustained manner and thereby avoid hysteresis;
Amendment 251 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Highlights the ECB role to finance the climate transition and green agendas. Stresses that addressing the climate emergency and the euro area’s dependence on fossil fuels touches not only upon the ECB’s secondary mandate, but also its primary mandate, given the serious threat these issues pose to price stability;
Amendment 259 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Welcomes the Governing Council’s decision to take further steps to include climate change considerations in the Eurosystem’s monetary policy framework; Welcomes the launch of the scoreboard for green bonds;
Amendment 274 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Calls on the ECB to make maximum use of the forthcoming European Green Bond Standard by prioritizing the purchasing of such green bonds;
Amendment 281 #
2022/2037(INI)
24. Regrets that the climate roadmap does not include greening of the ECB’s targeted long-term refinancing operations; stresses that providing cheapfavourable liquidity conditions to financial institutions investing in browncarbon intensive activities works against the fight against inflation and is not consistent with the objectives of the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 290 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Is concerned about the implications of higher interest rates for greenstrategic and sustainable investments; calls on the ECB to assess the possibility of applying differentiated rates to support green investments and disincentivise brown investmentthat contribute most to reducing inflationary pressures, such as those in energy efficiency and renewables;
Amendment 301 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Welcomes the ECB’s economy wide climate risk stress test aimdeveloped ato assessing the climate risk preparedness of the European banking sectorresilience of banks and corporations for climate transition ; is concerned that the results published on 8 July 2022 show that banks do not have robust climate risk stress-testing frameworks and lack the relevant data; calls on the ECB to use all its available tools to ensure that banks take climate risk seriously;
Amendment 305 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Stresses the need to further enhance the ECB’s accountability and transparency arrangements; Recognises the steps taken by the ECB; Calls for the relaunch of negotiations on a formal Inter- Institutional agreement, whilst ensuring the ECB’s independence which goes hand in hand with its accountability;
Amendment 324 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Welcomes the ECB’s progress on the digital euro project, as well as the dialogue with Parliament in this regard; looks forward to the Governing Council reaching a decision on launching the digital euro; Calls on the ECB to effectively address the expectations and concerns on a digital euro which include concerns for privacy, security, usability, low cost and accessibility. Calls on the ECB to step up its monitoring of the development of crypto-currencies and the related risks in terms of cybersecurity, money laundering, terrorism financing and other criminal activities related with the anonymity provided by crypto-assets;
Amendment 333 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31 a. Calls for Enhancement of the ECB’s internal whistleblowing framework;
Amendment 337 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 b (new)
Paragraph 31 b (new)
31 b. Calls for ECB to create an internal evaluation office for ex post assessment of its policy decisions;
Amendment 339 #
2022/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 c (new)
Paragraph 31 c (new)
31 c. Welcomes the new communications policy, with more accessible ways to explains and presents ECB policy decision to general public and stakeholders. Given the current negative impact of tightening of the monetary policy on household budgets and companies investment plans, suggests reinforcement of ECB´s communication on financial advices on how families and business could better manage and prepare for an higher interest rates environment;
Amendment 3 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission Communication of 27 May 2020 entitled ‘Europe’s moment: Repair and Prepare for the Next Generation’ (COM(2020)456),
Amendment 4 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission Communication of 4 March 2021 entitled ‘The European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan’ (COM(2021)102),
Amendment 5 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 b (new)
Citation 15 b (new)
— having regard to the Porto Social Commitment of 7 May 2021 of the Council, the Commission, the Parliament and social partners,
Amendment 7 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission Staff Working Document of 27 May 2020 ‘Identifying Europe’s recovery needs’,
Amendment 8 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 19 a (new)
Citation 19 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 6 June 2021 entitled ‘European Parliament’s Scrutiny on the ongoing assessment by the Commission and the Council of the national recovery and resilience plans’,
Amendment 10 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Semester plays an important role in coordinating economic, employment, social and budgetary policies in the Member States, thereby safeguarding the macroeconomic stability of the Economic and Monetary Union; whereas the Semester has been expanded to include, among other aspects, issues related to the financial sector and taxation, as well as objectives of the UN SDGs;
Amendment 18 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas according to the Commission’s autumn economic forecast, the GDP growth rate for 2022 is expected to be 4.3 % of GDP per capita for both the euro area and the EU-27, but is expected to fall to 2.4 % and 2.5 % respectively in 2023;
Amendment 26 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in social, territorial, economic and gender- based inequalities, resulting in extreme poverty, high unemployment rate and social disparity that affect vulnerable groups in particular;
Amendment 27 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in social, territorial, economic and gender- based inequalities and unemployment, affecting vulnerable groups in particular;
Amendment 31 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas a determined, coordinated and solidarity-based European economic policy approach remains essential to foster EU economic integration and to mitigate the negative economic and social consequences of the crisis, the fragmentation of the internal market and the further deepening of macroeconomic divergence and structural polarisation between regions and countries;
Amendment 37 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas according to the Commission’s autumn economic forecast, the average rate of unemployment fell to 7.9 % in the euro area and 7.1 % in the EU- 27 in 2021, with further decreases to 7.5 % and 6.7 % expected in 2022; whereas young people have experienced the sharpest increase in unemployment;
Amendment 38 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas according to the Commission’s autumn economic forecast, general government deficit narrowed slightly in 2021 to 7.1 % of GDP in the euro area and 6.6 % in the EU-27 on the back of the still high and necessary level of support provided to households and firms; whereas it is forecasted to decrease to 3.9% and 3.6% respectively in 2022, thanks to the unwinding of the emergency support measures and the rebound in revenues;
Amendment 39 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the European recovery is being robust and strong but supply disruptions, labour shortages, pandemic- related closures, rising energy and commodity prices and a scarcity of some key materials risk of holding back growth and adding to cost pressures;
Amendment 41 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas the EU is estimated to lose between €160 and €190 billion each year due to corporate tax avoidance10a; __________________ 10a https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/ etudes/STUD/2016/558776/EPRS_STU(2 016)558776_EN.pdf
Amendment 47 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas during the Porto Social Summit held on 7 and 8 May 2021, the EU’s leaders recognised the European Pillar of Social Rights as a fundamental element of the recovery; whereas in the Porto declaration they underlined their determination to continue deepening its implementation at EU and national level;
Amendment 48 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the efforts of a transition to a neutral carbon economy demand significant public and private investment and may bring negative supply shocks, thereby demanding that the Union is equipped with the necessary tools to be able to deal with challenges of the green transition;
Amendment 52 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas the EU and its Member States have committed to the Treaty-based fundamental values, the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda, the European Pillar of Social Rights and the Paris Climate Agreement;
Amendment 55 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F c (new)
Recital F c (new)
Fc. whereas the ECB predicted that a lack of action on climate change and an insufficiently orderly climate transition could result in falls of up to 20% in global GDP by the end of the century10b; __________________ 10b https://www.ecb.europa.eu/pub/pdf/other/ ecb.climateriskfinancialstability202107~8 7822fae81.en.pdf
Amendment 69 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is concerned about emerging new variants, localised pandemic lockdowns, increased energy prices, inflationary pressures, supply-side disruptions and emerging labour shortages; notes that these risks create a significant level of uncertainty and could hamper economic growth prospects in the coming months and delay the transition to a more sustainable and future-proof economy;
Amendment 76 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that both public and private sector investment were already clearly insufficient before the crisis, and that the projections reveal the need for additional annual public investment in the three digit billion rang to address the challenges of digital transformation, green and just transition and social recovery; underlines that an increased level of investment must be stabilised and upward convergence in the EU enhanced for many years to come;
Amendment 78 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Points out that restoring the growth potential will be a key element for the structural transformations needed to adapt to current and future challenges and to achieve the EU’s policy objectives;
Amendment 82 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is alerted by the fact that the speed of the recovery varies across Member States and regions, with significant differences and a disparity of between 2.7 % and 14.6 % betweenin GDP growth among the Member States in 2021, according to the Commission’s autumn economic forecast;
Amendment 98 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that the successful roll- out of the RRF will help to make EU economies and societies more sustainable, inclusive, resilient and better prepared for the just, green and digital transitions; as well as to foster economic, social and territorial cohesion, bring convergence and help the Member States to mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis;
Amendment 106 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Believes that building a resilient economy calls for reinforcing the social dimension of the European governance, aiming at providing adequate protection to all people without excluding the possibility of setting EU minimum standards, including the European minimum wage, in order to boost upward convergence of living and working conditions;
Amendment 107 #
Amendment 110 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that the general escape clause of the Stability and Growth Pact will continue to be applied in 2022 and is expected to be deactivated as of 2023; expects that it will remain activated as long as the underlying justification of the activation exists in order to support the efforts of the Member States to recover from the pandemic crisis and strengthen their competitiveness, as well as economic and social resilience;
Amendment 120 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that the review of the EU’s economic governance framework is necessary and should be done taking into account the Report on the review of the macroeconomic legislative framework for a better impact on Europe’s real economy and improved transparency of decision- making and democratic accountability; agrees with the European Fiscal Board on the importance of having a clear pathway towards a reviewed fiscal framework, preferably prior to the deactivation of the general escape clause;
Amendment 138 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is convinced that the coordination of national fiscal policies remains crucial in underpinning the recovery; notes that the overall fiscal stance, taking into account national budgets and the RRFexpected acceleration in spending financed by RRF grants, is projected to remain supportive in 2022 to sustain the recovery and should remain supportive as long as necessary; agrees with the Commission that Member States with low or medium levels of debt should pursue or maintain a supportive fiscal stance, and that Member States with high levels of debt should use the RRF to finance additional investment to support the recovery, while pursuing a prudent fiscalresponsible fiscal and sustainable policyies; agrees with the Commission that all Member States should preserve or broadly preserve their national financed investment and ensure a socially just recovery;
Amendment 143 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Recalls that the Commission, in the context of the European Semester and the assessment of the National Recovery and Resilience Plans, found that more reforms are needed in order to address aggressive tax planning in six Member States; encourages the Commission to insist on the implementation of recommendations addressing aggressive tax planning given its negative impact on both the economic recovery and public accounts of other Member States and third countries;
Amendment 144 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Recalls that public funding is key to achieving the 2030 climate objectives and addressing other social and economic challenges; considers that all options to incentivise Member State investments to tackle those challenges should be on the table, notably the revision of the Stability and Growth Pact to promote a future- oriented economy and the extension of lending and borrowing capacities at Union level, building on NGEU;
Amendment 145 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Underlines that sustainable public revenues are essential to guarantee fiscal sustainability; supports governments’ efforts to increase revenues through the closing of loopholes for tax avoidance, addressing harmful tax practices and the increasing of capital-gains, wealth and corporate income taxes;
Amendment 149 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Recalls that the European Semester cycle is a well-established framework for EU Member States to coordinate their budgetary, economic, social and employment policies, and after the COVID-19 crisis, a functioning European Semester will be needed more than ever to coordinate these policies across the European Union; but also notes that the Semester, since the inception, has been expanded to include, among other aspects, issues related to the financial sector and taxation, as well as objectives of the European Pillar of Social Rights and the UN SDGs, giving due consideration to the people of our planet in our economic policy;
Amendment 151 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Calls on the Commission to improve the European Semester process in order to create a governance framework that enables inclusive and sustainable growth, structural changes for a sustainable economy, integrating the principles of well-being and sustainability, and reflecting actual economic and budgetary realities of Member States;
Amendment 152 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Subheading 3
Growth-enhancing, socially-balanced, inclusive and sustainable structural reforms and investment
Amendment 163 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that it is crucial to coordinate national reform and investment efforts and the exchange of best practices in order to increase the convergence and resilience of our economies, promote sustainable and inclusive growth, and improve institutional frameworks; in order to further strengthen economic and social resilience the EU must deliver on the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, the Sustainable Development Goals and the European Green Deal;
Amendment 172 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls for a committed coordination with social partners and other relevant stakeholders at both national and European level, with a view to strengthening democratic accountability and transparency, and scrutinizing the role of civil society;
Amendment 182 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights that the RRF presents an unprecedented and unique opportunity for all Member States to address key structural challenges and investment needs andwhile embracing the just, green and digital transitions; insists that all recovery and resilience plans address all requirements of the RRF Regulation, in particular the six pillars, namely: green transition; digital transformation; smart, sustainable and inclusive growth; social and territorial cohesion; health, economic, social and institutional resilience; and policies for the next generation, children and the youth; highlights the interplay between the European Semester and the RRF; calls on the Member States to make the most of this opportunity and to use it to transform their economies and make them sustainable, more competitive and more resilient to future shocks; highlights the role of the European Parliament in the implementation of the RRF, as enshrined in the RRF Regulation;
Amendment 189 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Invites the Commission and the Member States to draw conclusions from the RRF exercise and improve the mechanisms driving the economic governance framework especially when it comes to establishing a more transparent and democratic coordination process, defining underlying political guidelines, cooperation between the institutions and increased ownership of the Member States, developing the national reform programmes and implementing socially- balanced structural reforms;
Amendment 194 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Member States to build up the necessary administrative and monitoring capacity to provide the involvement of the general democratic public, firm guarantees of the proper use of funds and the respect for the principles of rule of law; calls on the European Commission to insist on the implementation of these measures;
Amendment 197 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Considers Next Generation EU to be a valuable and reliable blueprint for the European growth strategy for the next decade; calls, in that regard, for the establishment of a new fund on strategic investments in key technologies, as part of the EU industrial strategy;
Amendment 201 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Is concerned that, without a coordinated effort to invest in the transition to a sustainable economy, European economies will suffer long- lasting damage, undermining any efforts to promote sustainable fiscal policies;
Amendment 205 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Highlights that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant negative impact on women both in paid and unpaid work with far reaching consequences; emphasises the importance of increasing women’s participation in the economy, including inclusive participation in the digital economy and transformation, and ensuring more inclusive growth, ensuring equal pay for equal work and reducing the poverty gap as part of the solution to the post-pandemic recovery, which will help to increase jobs, economic prosperity and competitiveness across the EU; calls therefore on the Commission and the Council to ensure that gender equality and equal opportunities for all, and the mainstreaming of those objectives, are addressed effectively in the country- specific recommendations and promoted in the implementation of investment and reforms;
Amendment 213 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Underlines that the recovery must be based on upward social and economic convergence, social dialogue and improved social rights and working conditions for workers, employees and the self-employed;
Amendment 231 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Is concerned that the Commission identified macroeconomic vulnerabilities related to imbalances and excessive imbalances in 12 Member States; is worried that the nature and source of Member States’ imbalances remain largely the same as before the pandemic and that the pandemic could also be exacerbating imbalances and economic divergences; calls on the Member States to take advantage of the unprecedented opportunity provided by the RRF to significantly reduce existing macroeconomic imbalances, in particular by including ambitious reform measures in the national plans of all Member States; stresses that sound execution is essential to make full use of this opportunity;
Amendment 247 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Invites the Commission to revamp the comprehensive economic policy response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to take the principles of NGEU as a basis for a modernisation of the common European fiscal architecture;
Amendment 248 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Reiterates the European Parliament’s call for strengthening its democratic role in the economic governance framework;
Amendment 249 #
2022/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Calls for committed coordination with social partners and other relevant stakeholders at both national and European level, with a view to strengthening democratic accountability, transparency and enhancing social dialogue;
Amendment 6 #
2022/0179(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that Croatia fulfils theall the accession criteria as a result of ambitious, determined, credible and sustainable efforts by the Croatian Government and the Croatian people;
Amendment 7 #
2022/0179(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes the accession of Croatia to the euro area as it represents a strong political signal for Europe. It´s the first EU integration process since Brexit. It reinforces the image and attractiveness of the single currency in the EU and at the global stage, as well as it enhances the European resilience and unity. As the first Western Balkan euro area member, Croatia´s successful accession and deeper integration in the EU is likely to increase the EU´s image, credibility and attractiveness in the region and the EU as a whole.
Amendment 8 #
2022/0179(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Highlights, that adopting the euro will strengthen Croatia’s economy and benefit its people and companies, as it will make the country´s economy more resilient, attract more foreign investment, increase the confidence of international investors and cut down currency exchanges, that will have a relevant effect in the country´s vital tourism sector;
Amendment 9 #
2022/0179(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the positive assessments of the Commission and the ECB have taken place against the background of a, longer than initially expected, COVID-19 shock and the subsequent economic recovery in 2021; notes, however, that Russia's unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukraine which began on 24 February 2022 had a limited impact on the historical data used to prepare the convergence reports; is convinced, therefore, of the full readiness of Croatia to adopt the euro as from 1 January 2023;
Amendment 10 #
2022/0179(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that despite fulfilling all the convergence criteria, the recent deterioration of several key indicators, due to the current circumstances, used in the convergence reports, demands a reflection on how the full implementation of the current framework and criteria for accession during extraordinary crisis, like COVID-19 pandemic or the Russian invasion of Ukraine, or future crisis with large asymmetric shocks still applies;
Amendment 12 #
2022/0179(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that, notwithstanding the difficult socio-economic situation generated by the health crisis and the most recent increase in energy prices, Croatia’s introduction of the euro and the fulfilment of the necessary criteria represent a strong political signal of the viability and attractiveness of the single currency of the Union; welcomes therefore the sustained efforts undertaken by the Croatian Government in this regard;
Amendment 16 #
2022/0179(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes Croatian government’s work on strengthening Croatia’s institutional capacity, efforts to improve the business environment, and the effective and efficient implementation of structural reforms that contribute to economic growthsustainable and inclusive economic growth. Calls on Croatian authorities to continue strengthening the institutional framework to ensure regulatory quality, support the social welfare sector and prevent corruption;
Amendment 19 #
2022/0179(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights that the convergence in banking supervision contributes to safeguarding financial stability by ensuring the application of uniform supervisory standards; highlights furthermore, that joining the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) of the Banking Union via close cooperation with the ECB proved to be a successful framework for the accession process and a blueprint for the future; reflects, in this regard, that lessons for future crises could be drawn as Croatia´s accession process was marked by two major disruptive events such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine;
Amendment 20 #
2022/0179(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls for the swift and effective implementation of reforms and investments of Croatia´s Recovery and Resilience Plan to boost sustainable and inclusive growth, to contribute to economic and social cohesion, and to tackle key socio-economic and institutional challenges;
Amendment 6 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
- having regard to the European Committee of the Regions Opinion (ECON-VII/015) to the European Commission Report of 7 July 2021on Competition Policy 2020 (COM(2021)0373),
Amendment 8 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to Directive (EU) 2019/1 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 to empower the competition authorities of the Member States to be more effective enforcers and to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market5,
Amendment 9 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
Amendment 10 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 b (new)
Citation 8 b (new)
- having regard to the Special Advisors Report on “Competition Policy for the Digital Era” commissioned by DG Competition, 1b __________________ 1bEuropean Commission, Directorate- General for Competition, Montjoye, Y., Schweitzer, H., Crémer, J., Competition policy for the digital era, Publications Office, 2019, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2763/407537
Amendment 11 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 c (new)
Citation 8 c (new)
Amendment 12 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 d (new)
Citation 8 d (new)
- having regard to the Final 1c Report for DG Justice on "Consumer vulnerability across key markets in the European Union"1d, __________________ 1cEuropean Commission, Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency, Consumer vulnerability across key markets in the European Union : final report, Publications Office, 2016, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2818/056024 1dEuropean Commission, Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency, Consumer vulnerability across key markets in the European Union : executive summary, Publications Office, 2017, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2818/165625
Amendment 13 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 e (new)
Citation 8 e (new)
- having regard to the “Online platforms and digital advertising” Market Study1e of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) of the United Kingdom, __________________ 1eCompetition and Markets Authority (CMA), "Online platforms and digital advertising market study", Market Study Final Report, 1 July 2020, https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/m edia/5fa557668fa8f5788db46efc/Final_re port_Digital_ALT_TEXT.pdf
Amendment 15 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
- having regard to the Communication (C(2021) 8838final) from the Commission on Guidelines on the application of EU competition law to collective agreements regarding the working conditions of solo self-employed persons of December 9th 20217,
Amendment 17 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
- having regard to Communication C(2021) 9817 final of December 21st 2021 from the Commission on the Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy 2022 (CEEAG)10,
Amendment 19 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 b (new)
Citation 13 b (new)
- having regard to the joint motion for a resolution by the European Parliament on the climate, energy and environmental State aid guidelines (CEEAG) (2021/2923(RSP))of October 20th 2021,2a __________________ 2a Texts Adopted, P9_TA(2021)0441.
Amendment 20 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 c (new)
Citation 13 c (new)
- having regard to the European Court of Auditors’ (ECA) Special Report 24/2020 entitled "The Commission’s EU merger control and antitrust proceedings: a need to scaleup market oversight",
Amendment 29 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas one of the purposes of Union rules that seek to ensure that competition is not distorted in the internal market, is to increase the well-being2b of consumers, and that competition law and competition policy therefore have an undeniable impact on the specific economic interests of final customers who purchase goods or services as acknowledged by the General Court of the European Union Judgment of June, 7 2006 in Joined Cases T-213/01 and T- 214/01; __________________ 2bJoined Cases T-213/01 and T-214/01 Österreichische Postsparkasse and Bank für Arbeit und Wirtschaft v Commission [2006] ECR II-1601, para 115.
Amendment 31 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas one of the aims of the Union's competition rules is to protect competition in the market as a means of enhancing consumer welfare2c and of ensuring an efficient allocation of resources in accordance with the European Commission’s Guidelines on the application of Article 81(3) of the Treaty; __________________ 2c OJ C, 27.4.2004, p. 97, para. 33.
Amendment 33 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas EU competition policy must safeguard a fair labour market, including the digital labour market, with concrete actions to address existing and emerging challenges, such as skills gaps, inequalities in the workforce, and disparities between the functions of traditional and digital labour markets;
Amendment 34 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
Ad. whereas EU competition policy must be adapted to address new vulnerabilities, as well as socio-economic and territorial inequalities and disparities identified across Member States, in order to preserve cohesion in the Single Market;
Amendment 35 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A e (new)
Recital A e (new)
Ae. whereas EU competition policy must stimulate businesses to invest and deploy more advanced digital infrastructure and tools (e.g. cloud, microprocessors, artificial intelligence) and less polluting and more efficient manufacturing technologies;
Amendment 37 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Commission needs an appropriate and effective set of instruments to enforce competition rules, methods, and tools to adapt competition law enforcement and competition rules to the digital market and properly ensure their uniform implementation and full alignment with the Union’s environmental and social goals;
Amendment 43 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas digital markets are becoming more concentrated and demonstrate lower levels of investment in innovation and overall disruption as a consequence of deteriorating market dynamics and increased market power;
Amendment 46 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas EU competition rules and the enforcement thereof as regards digital markets have to be reassessed in order to appropriately address the borderless characteristic that defines digital markets;
Amendment 48 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas EU competition policy should be fit for the sustainable transition and should be aligned with the climate, energy, circularity, zero-pollution, and biodiversity goals and ambitions of the Union;
Amendment 51 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas international cooperation and new instruments such as the Foreign Subsidies Regulation are essential to ensure third countries are disincentivised from subsidising undertakings that are active in the Union, in line with the rules of the single market, which prohibit such practices for Member States and European businesses;
Amendment 54 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas competitive advantages may be established and unfair competitive practices may be employed, as a result of typically legitimate and highly sophisticated tax avoidance schemes, involving several jurisdictions;
Amendment 55 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas such tax schemes may be effective through EU based subsidiaries of non – EU legal entities, thus creating a competitive disadvantage of European entities within the single market;
Amendment 56 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C d (new)
Recital C d (new)
Cd. whereas significant tax differences between Member States regarding digital service providers and digital market participants may result in creating unfair competitive advantages;
Amendment 59 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that the challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic need to be adequately taken into account and addressed, and that the guiding principle should be the reasonable phasing out of specific support measuressolidarity, fairness, and the reasonable and progressive phasing out of specific support measures, when the economic situation allows it; stresses the need to avoid cliff-edge effects and avert an asymmetric recovery and risk of an even greater economic divergence within the single market; highlights that the future of the pandemic cannot be safely predicted;
Amendment 68 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that companies should respect international standards on social, economic and environmental well-being and climate change along its value chain, in line with OECD guidelines; calls on the Commission, in this light, to present a legal framework for a mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence instrument without delay;
Amendment 73 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Welcomes the Commission’s initiative to issue guidelines on the application of EU competition law to collective agreements regarding the working conditions of solo self-employed persons; urges the Commission to clarify that collective agreements of solo self- employed persons fall outside the scope of competition law, while respecting existing collective bargaining systems and fundamental labour rights; calls for the broadest possible approach, in order to ensure access to collective bargaining for all solo self-employed workers, offline as well as online;
Amendment 74 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for the development of an effective system of well-adjusted and complementing regulatory and enforcement instruments fit for the digital economy, in light of the inherent differences of digital markets to traditional markets for which several competition rules and enforcement tools were initially drafted and provided so as to facilitate the digital and green transition;
Amendment 80 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls for a synchronisation of EU competition law with the broader constitutional values and programmatic aims regarding sustainability, at the international, EU and national levels;
Amendment 83 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reaffirms the need for an in-depth review and effective implementation of existing competition instruments, and the adoption of new ones based on digital technologies fit for investigations in digital markets;
Amendment 89 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Highlights the need to adequately meet the new circumstances, increasing the effectiveness of the investigations through the use of new techniques stemming from computational means (big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning/deep learning) in competition law enforcement, considering in particular tailor-made solutions for competition law monitoring and enforcement in digital markets;
Amendment 96 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes note of theNotes with appreciation the six month renewal of the temporary framework for State aid measures, which was established in response to the COVID- 19 crisis and is designed to accelerate the recovery; emphasises that the prolongation of the economic effects of the COVID-19 crisis on several core industries with the emergence of new virus variants need be taken into consideration for possible future renewals of the temporary framework; reminds that State aid schemes are devised at the Member State level; is concerned with possible distortions to the cohesion of the internal market as a result of the temporary measures contributing to an uneven playing field with undertakings based in Member States with different spending power take advantage of the exceptional measures and the divergent fiscal spaces; urges the Commission monitor any such effects;
Amendment 104 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Emphasises that a smooth, timely, and proportionate exit from the Temporary State aid Framework is necessary to progressively reduce the flexibility granted under the temporary measures in alignment with the evolution of the COVID-19 crisis; reiterates that the National Recovery and Resilience Plans (NRRPs) are appropriate vehicles to accelerate the recovery of national economies; reminds that NRRP spending at the Member State level should incorporate European goals to deliver on the digital and green transitions; highlights the possible distortive effects to competition in national markets stemming from NRRPs pending should be monitored; calls on the Commission to maintain its coordinating role in ensuring that NRRPs are synchronised with the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF); urges the Commission to closely monitor possible fragmentations of the European Industrial strategy stemming from diverging national industrial policies in order to deliver a coherent, sustainable, and resilient recovery from the COVID-19 crisis; further calls on the Commission to introduce a post COVID-19 roadmap for targeted State aid in order to promote competitiveness and safeguard jobs, in particular in areas where employment levels are abnormally low;
Amendment 114 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Reiterates the importance of the Commission and the Member States launching a post-COVID-19 roadmap for better targeted State aid in order to promote competitiveness and growth and ensure high-quality jobs; calls on the Commission and Member States to launch a post COVID-19 roadmap to tackle fragmentation, market distortions and a possible unlevelled playing field in the single market caused by Member States’ asymmetric application of State aid; further calls on the Commission to introduce guidance on the appropriate use competition policy tools to foster a recovery cantered on sustainable jobs and sustainable transition of market participants; recommends the roadmap encompassed an assessment on the effect of the COVID-19 crisis on EU competition policy;
Amendment 124 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses the need to take into account particularly the SMEs from rural and less developed areas in the post- COVID-19 roadmap which need to be provided access to wider markets and eliminate spatial problems resulting from geographical disadvantages, aiming to provide them with equal support, fair opportunities and a balanced development across the single market;
Amendment 138 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal for a new regulation on foreign subsidies in order to curtail potentially distortive effects on the single market, close the enforcement gap, and level the playing field for European companieall undertakings active in the internal market including non-EU undertakings by using EU competition law instruments and their key building blocks;
Amendment 145 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Notes that national tax policies and measures can impact tax collection of other Member States and can have a distortive effect on both fair competition and investments in the single market; recalls that some Member States’ schemes taxing profits made in an international context at a lower rate than the national nominal rate or artificially lowering marginal rates risk putting SMEs at a competitive disadvantage;
Amendment 148 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Welcomes the adoption of the public country-by-country reporting (pCBCR) proposal in November 2021 and urges Member States to transpose the obligations into their national laws as soon as possible; looks forward to the Commission legislative proposal to extend corporate tax transparency to all countries where an undertaking or group of undertakings operates in, based on the methodology for calculating effective tax rates established under Pillar 2 of the OECD negotiations; repeats its call for a minimum effective corporate tax rate; welcomes the Commission’s “Business in Europe: Framework for Income Taxation”(BEFIT) proposal and calls on Member States to swiftly agree on an ambitious proposal for a European corporate tax rulebook;
Amendment 176 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Reiterates that limited access to relevant data may hinder participants’ entry into the market, and inhibit the overall rate of expansion and innovation in a given market; notes with concern that gatekeepers that develop a data advantage over rivals can achieve critical economies of scale therefore contributing to the further tilting of competitive balances in digital markets;
Amendment 178 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Stresses that digital transformation is exacerbating the need for adaptation of competition policy and adjustments to the enforcement thereof; reminds that the characteristics of digital markets such as higher returns to scale and strong network externalities, particularly in the platform economy, enable incumbent market participants to establish advantageous competitive positions and create lock-in effect for categories of users; reminds that participants in the digital market can collect, store, process, combine, and accumulate vast amounts of data, and that differential access thereto may enable possible barriers to market entry and distortions to competition; highlights that data concentrations are increasingly relevant and appropriate identifiers for relevant markets and potential distortions to competition;
Amendment 181 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the recent judgment by the General Court of the EU3 , which confirms the Commission’s assessment as regards a dominant market position and is proof and an example of the effective application of traditional EU competition rules in the context of a digital economy; notes with concern that Case T-612/17 started in November 2010, and that the digital market is a fast-moving market; emphasises the need for new instruments to respond more swiftly to actual or potential market dominance and the potential distortions to competition thereof, as well as any negative impacts on consumer welfare and choice they create; __________________ 3Judgment of the General Court of 10 November 2021, Google and Alphabet v Commission, T-612/17, ECLI:EU:T:2021:763.
Amendment 187 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses that the rise of exploitative and exclusionary practices such as self- preferencing, exploitation of upstream providers, and excessive data collection enables digital platforms to determine market dynamics and control the ecosystem; notes with concern that excessive data processing whether through direct or third-party tracking which is non-compliant with data protection and privacy legislation can be viewed as a form of quality degradation by dominant providers and negatively impact consumer welfare;
Amendment 189 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Reaffirms the need to redefine the concept of consumer welfare and well- being within the scope of application of EU competition law based on appropriate benchmarks, values and a range of variables that account for the impact thereto; emphasises that a novel concept of consumer welfare in competition policy should encompass sustainability, social progress and economic resilience goals to the same extent as the goals of effective competition; notes with concern that short-term consumer price effects are insufficient indicators of economic welfare and social progress; reminds that a price-centric approach to consumer welfare is incompatible with the zero monetary price norms in the digital ecosystem and where possible consumer harm may not be easily demonstrable in price and output effects;
Amendment 191 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 d (new)
Paragraph 14 d (new)
14d. Considers the introduction of the concept of consumer vulnerability in competition assessments an appropriate measure to adapt the enforcement of EU competition law to evolving market dynamics; emphasises that established concepts from consumer law can enable the creation of an intervention benchmark in competition cases; stresses that enhanced protection to vulnerable groups of consumers is pivotal in digital markets, where the information asymmetry between the consumer and the provider as regards data processing and analytic processes employed to influence consumption behaviour may result in exposure to vulnerability and increased switching costs for consumers; further considers that the identification of consumer vulnerabilities in competition assessments could provide relevant insights to assessing restrictive practices or designing consumer-facing remedies;
Amendment 195 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Recalls the Council's call on the Commission to consider how to tackle distortive effects resulting from a participation of bidders using tax havens outside the EU for tax avoidance purposes, giving a potential unfair advantage to multinational companies participating in such activities3a; recalls the European Parliament’s call on the Commission to consider the development of certain conditions to be applied to corporations and aggressive tax planning enablers and facilitators in public procurement procedures3b; urges the Commission to evaluate whether current legal standards allow the exclusion of undertakings or groups of undertakings using tax havens to reduce their tax bill based on the possible exclusion of bidders based on their integrity; invites the Commission to provide legal clarity in the form of guidelines to its Public Procurement Framework in this regard; calls on national governments to integrate this in their national frameworks; __________________ 3aCouncil Conclusions: Public Investment through Public Procurement: Sustainable Recovery and Reboosting of a Resilient EU Economy (13352/20), 25 November 2020, General Secretariat of the Council, para. 20, https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/4 6905/st13352-en20.pdf 3b P9_TA(2021)0022, para. 23 - 26.
Amendment 218 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Welcomes the Commission’s revised Climate, Energy and Environmental Aid Guidelines (CEEAG) and its efforts to strengthen the 2014 guidelines and to aim for a higher level of environmental protection, which includes the decarbonisation of the energy sector; recalls the Union’s climate objective of reducing green house gas emissions by at least 55 % by 2030, as laid down in the European Climate Law, and the target of reaching climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest; welcomes the increased focus on fighting climate change and reducing green house gas emissions in the draft CEEAG; maintains that environmentally sustainable State aid is key to meeting the EU climate, energy and environmental protection objectives, while ensuring a just transition;
Amendment 221 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18c. Welcomes European Commission’s Executive Vice-President Vestager’s remarks at the Conference of Europe Ministers of the German Länder on January 30, 2020 regarding the EU’s State aid rules for the future, enabling governments to support companies to decarbonise and electrify production4a; highlights that the results of the “fitness check” of the State aid rules confirms that adjustments would be necessary to align State aid rules with the objectives of the European Green Deal; __________________ 4aConference of Europe Ministers of the German Länder, Brussels, European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, "State aid and a green, digital future", 30 January 2020, https://ec.europa.eu/commission/commissi oners/2019- 2024/vestager/announcements/state-aid- and-green-digital-future_en
Amendment 222 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 d (new)
Paragraph 18 d (new)
18d. Reaffirms that individual State aid rules require further adaptation to be aligned with recent environmental and energy legislation, political and sustainability priorities, and developments in both technology and markets; emphasises that State aid rules should also be aligned with future challenges, in particular through the revision of the energy and environmental rules aimed at facilitating measures to further promote a modern decarbonised and circular economy;
Amendment 223 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 e (new)
Paragraph 18 e (new)
18e. Welcomes the European Commission’s introduction of common assessment principles in a number of State aid guidelines to determine the compatibility of State aid with the internal market, including the proportionality test to ensure the consistent application of the rules; recommends that adjustments may be necessary to the common assessment principles to ensure that the objectives of the European Green Deal are met; notes with regret the Judgement of the European Court of Justice of September in case C-594/18 P, according to which the Commission did not have to take into account environmental protection principles in its State aid decision4b; calls on the Commission to update the common assessment principles and develop new guidelines on how sustainability considerations should be incorporated in the assessment of compatibility of aid to facilitate competitiveness based on high social and environmental standards; __________________ 4bCase C-594/18 Austria v Commission [2020] ECLI:EU:C:2020:742, para. 102.
Amendment 236 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Urges the Commission to accelerate its commitment to reviewing its notice on the definition of relevantthe notice on the definition of relevant market for the purposes of Community competition law (“Notice”); recalls that the Notice is an important tool the Commission uses in its enforcement of those rules to identify the boundaries of competition between companies; emphasises that the Notice needs to be updated to reflect technological change, the evolving market characteristics of the digital market ecosystem, multi-sided markets, the importance of data, and zero-price markets;
Amendment 245 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 d (new)
Paragraph 20 d (new)
20d. Reaffirms that the possession of data which is not available to market entrants, and may result in a competitive advantage, can also lead to market dominance; notes with concern that the development of such dominance over market rivals can extend to adjacent markets where the possession of data may result in a competitive advantage in providing complimentary services; urges the Commission to coordinate the development of an analytical framework as regards access to data, and the sustainability of differential access to data, and provide guidance to competition authorities to objectively, and on a case- by-case basis, incorporate such assessments in measuring market power;
Amendment 249 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Commission to review its merger and acquisition rules when it comes to assessing personal data; calls, in particular, on the Commission to fully consider and assess personal data assets as all other traditional physical assets when it decides on digital mergers and acquisitions; urges the European Commission to take a broader view when evaluating digital mergers and assess the impact of data consolidation; notes that the acquisition of targets with specific data resources can bring about a concentration in control over valuable and non-replicable data resources and result in better data access for the merging parties than for their competitors; stresses that data consolidation via mergers may strengthen a dominant position or allow the acquiring entity to leverage market power, and sometimes raise foreclosure concerns;
Amendment 260 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Considers in particular antitrust proceedings as too lengthy, slowing down much needed market corrections and consequently negatively impacting effectiveness of competition law enforcement, especially in the case of rapidly growing digital markets; calls therefore for faster antitrust proceedings and asks for cooperation on this not only from the Commission but also from the companies under investigation; condemns in that context that some companies under investigation artificially prolong investigations by systematically requesting prolongations of deadlines and by replying to requests for information only with substantial delays or by submitting ineffective proposals for commitments they would take;
Amendment 263 #
2021/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Points out that while the level of fines that can be imposed by the Commission is amongst the highest in the world, nearly two-thirds of the fines imposed by the Commission in cartel cases since 2006 stayed below 0.99% of global annual turnover, thus well below the ceiling of 10% of a company’s annual worldwide turnover allowed; notes that while the ECA rightly points out that the amount of fines alone does not allow conclusions on whether they are effective deterrents, the ECA also underlines that the ceiling itself of possible fines can limit the deterrent effect in “serious cases”;
Amendment 2 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission Communication of 27 May 2020 entitled ‘Europe’s moment: Repair and Prepare for the Next Generation’ (COM(2020)456),
Amendment 3 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 b (new)
Citation 2 b (new)
– having regard to the Commission Staff Working Document of 27 May 2020 entitled ‘Identifying Europe’s recovery needs’ (COM(2020)456),
Amendment 4 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 6 June 2021 entitled ‘European Parliament’s Scrutiny on the ongoing assessment by the Commission and the Council of the national recovery and resilience plans’,
Amendment 7 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission Communication of 4 March 2021 entitled ‘The European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan’ (COM(2021)102),
Amendment 8 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 b (new)
Citation 7 b (new)
– having regard to the Porto Social Commitment of 7 May 2021 of the Council, the Commission, the Parliament and social partners,
Amendment 10 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission Communication of 17 September 2020 entitled ‘Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy 2021’ (COM(2020)0575),
Amendment 11 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 b (new)
Citation 17 b (new)
– having regard to the interinstitutional agreement of 16 December 2020 on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management, as well as on new own resources, including a roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources (P9_TA- PROV(2020)0358),
Amendment 19 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Semester plays an essential role in coordinating economic, employment, social and budgetary policies in the Member States; notes that the Semester, has been expanded to include, among other aspects, issues related to the financial sector and taxation, as well as objectives of the UN SDGs; notes that in order to further strengthen economic and social resilience, the EU must deliver on the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 24 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas according to the Commission’s Summer forecasts, the GDP growth rate for 2021 stands at 4.38 % of GDP per capita in the euro area andand for 2022 at 4.25 % in both the EU 27, and is expected to rise to 4.4 % respectieuro area; whereas differences across countries in the pace of the recovelry in 2022from the crisis remain substantial;
Amendment 37 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas unemployment rates decreasedthe European Union overall lost more than 3 million jobs in 2020 and unemployment rates increased in all Member States during the crisis; whereas young people have experienced the sharpest decline in employment; whereas unemployment rates decreased since last summer to an average rate of 8.4 % in the euro area and 7.6 % in the EU 27 in May 2021, and; whereas a further decrease to unemployment rates are only expected to fall below 2019 levels in three Member States; whereas in April 2021, the youth unemployment rate was 17.81 % and 7 % respectively is expected in 2022in the EU and 17.2 % which is higher than the pre-crisis levels;
Amendment 42 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas in 2020, Member States provided total fiscal support estimated at more than 6.5 % of GDP, and as a result, the euro area and EU aggregate government deficit increased from historically low levels of around 0.5 % of GDP in 2019 to around 7 % in 2020, which will inevitably be reflected in the aggregate debt levels; whereas the increase in the deficit is mainly due to the adoption of new or extended emergency support measures in response to the need for new restrictions to economic activity in the first part of the year 2021;
Amendment 44 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the magnitude of COVID- 19-related emergency measures is sizeable, at an estimated 4 % of GDP in both 2020 and 2021 in the EU as a whole, including emergency spending for firms, workers and on health-care; the underlying fiscal stance for the EU is expected to be slightly expansionary in 2022, also thanks to the fiscal support from the expected acceleration in spending financed by RRF grants;
Amendment 58 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. Whereas the corporate income tax rate in the European Union has been reduced by more than half since 1980s, from 50 % in 1985 to 21 % now1a; _________________ 1a https://www.taxobservatory.eu
Amendment 60 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
Hb. whereas the EU is estimated to lose between €160 and €190 billion each year due to corporate tax avoidance2a; _________________ 2a https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/ etudes/STUD/2016/558776/EPRS_STU(2 016)558776_EN.pdf
Amendment 62 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H d (new)
Recital H d (new)
Hd. whereas the ECB predicted that a lack of action on climate change could reduce Europe’s GDP in the long-term by some 20pp; whereas such a reduction in growth rates would imply huge human cost and be detrimental to the long-term sustainability of public finances in the Euro zone4a; _________________ 4a https://www.ecb.europa.eu/pub/pdf/other/ ecb.climateriskfinancialstability202107~8 7822fae81.en.pdf
Amendment 65 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas the recovery and resilience plans adopted by the Member States will encompass their national agenda of reforms and investments designed in line with the EU policy objectives, centred on policy areas: green transition; digital transformation; smart, sustainable and inclusive growth; social and territorial cohesion; health, economic, social and institutional resilience; policies for the next generation, children and youth;
Amendment 67 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Recital I b (new)
Ib. whereas the crisis resulted in increasing social, territorial, and economic and gender based inequalities;
Amendment 68 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I c (new)
Recital I c (new)
Ic. whereas the Union and its Member States have committed to the Treaty-based fundamental values, the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda, the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) and the Paris Climate Agreement;
Amendment 69 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I d (new)
Recital I d (new)
Id. whereas during the Porto Social Summit held on 7 and 8 May 2021, the EU’s leaders recognised the European Pillar of Social Rights as a fundamental element of the recovery and whereas in the Porto declaration they underlined their determination to continue deepening its implementation at EU and national level;
Amendment 87 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the roll-out of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) will help to make EU economies and societies more sustainable, inclusive, resilient and better prepared for the just, green and digital transitions, foster economic, social and territorial cohesion, bring convergence and help the Member States to mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis; notes that the facility, which is the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU, will provide large- scale financial support to Member States of up to EUR 672.5 billion in grants and loans to finance reforms and investments;
Amendment 105 #
Amendment 107 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that the general escape clause of the Stability and Growth Pact will continue to be applied in 2022 and is expected to be deactivated as of 2023; expects however that the general escape clause will remain activated as long as the underlying justification of the activation exists in order to support the efforts of the Member States to recover from the pandemic crisis and strengthen their competitiveness, as well as economic and social resilience; notes, furthermore, that the decision to deactivate the general escape clause should be taken as an overall assessment of the state of the economy based on quantitative criteria, with the level of economic activity in the EU compared to pre-crisis levels as the key, social and employment situation based on quantitative and quantlitative criteriona; points out that country-specific situations will continuhave to be taken into account also after the deactivation of the general escape clause;
Amendment 120 #
2021/2061(INI)
5a. Is of the opinion that the review of the EU economic governance framework is necessary; agrees with the European Fiscal Board (EFB) on the importance of having a clear pathway towards a reviewed fiscal framework, preferably prior to the deactivation of the general escape clause;
Amendment 130 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is concernedNotes that according to the baseline scenario of the Commission’s latest Debt Sustainability Monitor, the debt ratio in the euro area is to peak at 104.6 % in 2024 and 2025, while the debt ratio in the Union is to peak at 96.5 % in 2024, before declining once again;
Amendment 137 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is convinced that coordination of national fiscal policies remains crucial in underpinning the recovery; notes that the overall fiscal stance, taking into account national budgets and the RRF, should remain supportive in 2021 and 2022as long as necessary;
Amendment 150 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Highlights that fiscal policy should remain agile and adjust to the evolving situation as warranted, and that a premature withdrawal of fiscal support should be avoided; further highlights the expectation that economic activity will gradually normalise in the second half of 2021, depending on the further evolution of the pandemic, and agrees that Member States’ fiscal policies should become more differentiated in 2022, duly taking into account the state of the recovery, fiscal sustainability and the need to reduce economic, social and territorial divergences;
Amendment 154 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Underlines that fiscal responsibility can be achieved not only by imposing limits to spending, but also by increasing revenues for government; supports governments’ efforts to increase revenues through the closing of loopholes for tax avoidance and the increasing of capital-gains, wealth and corporate income taxes;
Amendment 156 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Supports cooperation by governments at both the EU and global level to put an end to the global race to the bottom in tax rates and increase their ability to levy taxes; shames the EU countries participating in the Inclusive Framework who have not yet signed on to the global minimum effective tax rate, Estonia, Ireland and Hungary, for undermining the ability of EU governments to raise sufficient revenues, thereby damaging the long-term fiscal sustainability of the EU; Reminds that Cyprus does not participate in the negotiations under the Inclusive Framework; Urges these four countries to support a minimum effective tax rate at the EU level;
Amendment 164 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that Member States with high debt should use the RRF to finance additional investment to support the recovery, while pursuing a prudent fiscal policyresponsible fiscal and sustainable policies without prejudice to social equity and Article 9 TFEU; stresses the importance of the Member States using the potential of the RFF to support the necessary structural changes in order to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable, resilient and socially inclusive EU and the transformation to more globally competitive, future-proof, agile industries; agrees that as the growth of nationally financed current expenditure should be kept under control and bpublic health situation normalises and restrictions affecting economic activity are limifted for, Member States with high debtcan start phasing out the underlying fiscal stance, allowing fiscal measures to maximise support to the recovery without pre- empting future fiscal trajectories and creating a permanent burden on public finances;
Amendment 183 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that environmental sustainability, productivity, fairness and macroeconomic stability remain the guiding principles of the EU’s economic agenda complemented through the six priorities of the RRF; stresses, furthermore, that the digital, green and just transformation of our societies, businesses and economies is crucial in order to increase Europe’s productivity and competitiveness for a robust recovery, in line with the Digital Decade;
Amendment 186 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Stresses that responsible fiscal and sustainable policies are a tool to achieve the overarching EU priorities as enshrined in the treaties: sustainable development based on balanced economic growth and price stability, a highly competitive social market economy aiming at full employment and social progress, a high level of protection and improvement of the quality of the environment;
Amendment 189 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Calls on the Commission and the Council to ensure that gender equality and equal opportunities for all, and the mainstreaming of those objectives, are addressed in the country-specific recommendations and taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation and implementation of recovery and resilience plans;
Amendment 190 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
Socially balanced, inclusive and sustainable structural reforms and, investment and public revenues
Amendment 193 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights that the RRF is an unprecedented opportunity for all Member States to address key structural challenges and investment needs, while embracing the green and digital transitions; and welcomes that the recovery plans are based on priority criteria as set out in the Regulation on Establishing a Recovery and Resilience Facility, namely for the green transition, digital transformation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, social and territorial cohesion, health, economic, social and institutional resilience and policies for the next generation, children and the youth;
Amendment 201 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses that the recovery efforts must go hand in hand with a lasting increase of public and private investment beyond the RRF in order to be able to address current and future challenges and to achieve the EU policy objectives; recalls the investment gap estimated by the Commission in 2020 for the EU of more than 600 billion annually; Is concerned about the assessment of the European Fiscal Board on the low level of investment pre-crisis and the consequently limited recovery of investment in some countries;
Amendment 214 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for a focus on fiscal structural reforms, including reforms enhancing efficient spending,structural reforms that enhance efficient government spending, including the quality and efficiency of the financial administration and acknowledges that high-quality public finance resource management is crucial;
Amendment 217 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Underlines that public revenues are essential to ensure the sustainability of Member States public finances; considers it therefore necessary to subject the level of taxes and duties in the Member States to greater European coordination to avoid tax competition and to ensure that necessary government spending, whether for consumption or investment, is financed by regular revenues, except if these sources of revenue are insufficient due to a crisis or if additional growth-generating expenditure is to be financed;
Amendment 221 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Recalls in this context, that taxation is one of the key policies monitored through the European Semester towards fairer and more growth- friendly tax systems; calls on the Council and its Member States to implement the recommendations in terms of addressing national measures to fight aggressive tax planning, tax evasion and tax avoidance or ineffective anti-money laundering measures;
Amendment 223 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Invites the Commission to revamp the comprehensive economic policy response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to take the principles of NGEU as a basis for a modernisation of the common European fiscal architecture; invites the Commission therefore to consider the possibility of a permanent investment fund for the euro area and the non-euro area aligned to European priorities and with the aim to finance future-oriented investments, create European added value, to effectively tackle economic shocks and manage the economic cycle;
Amendment 228 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the fact that the updated New European Industrial Strategy, the European Digital Strategy, the European Green Deal and all the other relevant strategies set out the framework for speeding up Europe’s recovery and transition towards a cleaner, more digital, and more resilient economic and industrial model, as well as for building a stronger and more resilient single market;
Amendment 231 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Worries that without a concerted effort to invest in the transition to a sustainable economy, European economies will suffer long-lasting damage, undermining any efforts to promote sustainable fiscal policies; strongly supports the incentivising of sustainable investments by sovereigns, including through the EU Green Bond Standard;
Amendment 236 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Highlights that tackling structural challenges is crucial for a sustainable recovery and continued growth, and that implementing reforms to address structural vulnerabilities is key not only to improving the ability to withstand and cope with existing challenges but also to accomplishing the twin transitions in a sustainable and fair manner; and reduce social inequalities; notes that in order to further strengthen economic and social resilience, the EU must deliver on the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, the Sustainable Development Goals and the European Green Deal;
Amendment 239 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Is convinced that building a resilient economy calls for reinforcing the social dimension of European governance, aiming at providing adequate protection to all people as well as to promote efficient social and healthcare systems for everyone;
Amendment 250 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Subheading 3
European Semester and Country-specific recommendations (CSRs)
Amendment 252 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 258 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Recalls that Member States, in their recovery and resilience plans, are required to effectively address all or a significant subset of challenges identified in the relevant CSRs, including the fiscal aspects thereof, and that beyond the scope of the RRF, those recommendations that are not addressed remain valid and will continue to be monitored under the European Semester framework; will continue to be monitored under the European Semester framework; Underlines, however, that the 2019 pre- pandemic CSRs should be interpreted in the light of the current crisis and the new challenges to ensure coherence between them, the 2020 CSRs and the general and specific objectives of the RRF regulation, and that future CSRs should not contradict the objectives of the RRF;
Amendment 263 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Recognises the role that the Commission has allotted to the European Semester in the Recovery Plan and its importance for policy coordination at EU level; stresses, however, that the effectiveness and success of the alignment of Member States’ investment and reform programmes will depend on the review of the Semester and, according to the outcome, its adaptation as well as the increased ownership by the Member States of the implementation of the CSRs;
Amendment 268 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Highlights that the RFF exercise is also an unprecedented opportunity for the Commission and the Member States to learn from and improve the mechanisms driving the economic governance framework especially when it comes to the underlying political guidelines, cooperation between the institutions and increased ownership of the Member States developing the national reform programmes and implementing structural reforms;
Amendment 269 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19c. Believes that the renewed and simplified EU Semester could profit from the lessons learned from the RRF process in regards to establish a more transparent and democratic coordination process when it comes to defining the guiding principles/policy objectives of the European Semester and the CSRs with full involvement of the European Parliament and the Member States as well as in regards to the reciprocal process between Commission and the Member States in developing the needed reforms and investment to achieve those policy objectives; therefore, calls on the Commission to closely assess the RRF exercise and draw conclusions for the review and adaptation of the European Semester cycle and the CSRs;
Amendment 273 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 d (new)
Paragraph 19 d (new)
19d. Reiterates the European Parliament’s call for strengthening its democratic role in the economic governance framework; calls therefore for an Interinstitutional Agreement on Sustainable European Economic Governance granting Parliament a right of consent on the policy recommendations presented in the Annual Sustainable Growth Survey, the Euro area fiscal stance and on the package of Country- specific Recommendations;
Amendment 275 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 e (new)
Paragraph 19 e (new)
19e. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to enhance the social dialogue;
Amendment 276 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 f (new)
Paragraph 19 f (new)
19f. Is concerned about the heavy administrative burden resulting from the twin processes of the RRF and the European Semester and asks the Commission to review the interlinkage and come forward with a streamlined approach; invites the Commission, moreover, to reassess if annually published CSRs fulfil the purpose to properly evaluate the need for and monitor structural reforms that are mostly implemented over a longer period of time;
Amendment 277 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 g (new)
Paragraph 19 g (new)
19g. Stresses the importance of the Macroeconomic Imbalance Procedure (MIP) in detecting, preventing and addressing macroeconomic imbalances in the EU, however, agrees to the findings of the European Court of Auditors* that its potential has not been fully exploited in such a way as to ensure the effective prevention and correction of imbalances; therefore, agrees that the surveillance under the Macroeconomic Imbalances Procedure in the new EU Semester cycle will need to be adapted and simplified taking into consideration the outcome of the review of the economic framework; *Special Report No 03/2018: Audit of the Macroeconomic Imbalance Procedure (MIP), European Court of Auditors.
Amendment 280 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 285 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Welcomes the DG ECFIN’s initiatives and ongoing reflection on the idea of an alternative set of indicators to measure economic, social and environmental progress, supplementing GDP as a welfare measure for inclusive and sustainable growth; is convinced that the EU policy objectives have to be reflected as well in terms of new measurements and granular performance indicators for progress; highlights in this respect the advanced statistical standards and the development of concepts and methods on international level, such as the beyond GDP framework of the OECD and the United Nations; urges the Commission to follow these international standards and integrate this approach in the EU economic governance framework;
Amendment 290 #
2021/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Calls for the Social Scoreboard of the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) to be fully taken into account for the purposes of monitoring Member States´ performance in relation to the EPSR´s principles; takes note of the Commission initiative in confirming that the revised Social Scoreboard will be part of the policy coordination framework in the context of the European Semester; takes notes that the EU leaders welcomed the European Social Partners joint proposal for an alternative set of indicators to measure economic, social and environmental progress, supplementing GDP as welfare measure for inclusive and sustainable growth; calls for better reflecting scoreboards in policy recommendations;
Amendment 1 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
— having regard to Articles 113, 115 and 1156 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU),
Amendment 14 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
Citation 18 a (new)
— having regard to the ongoing work of the United Nations Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters on Tax Consequences of the Digitalized Economy,
Amendment 29 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the Commission put forward two proposals on the taxation of the digital economy in 2018, including a temporary short-term solution introducing a digital services tax (DST), and a long- term solution defining a significant digital presence (SDP) as a nexus for corporate taxation which should replace the DST; whereas Parliament supported these proposals, but they were not adopted in the Council because Member States could not reach the unanimous agreement needed in the realm of taxation at EU level;
Amendment 41 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
I a. whereas the Interinstitutional Agreement on budgetary cooperation of 16 December 2020 (IIA) refers to a legally binding commitment towards the introduction of an EU digital levy as an own resource by 1 January 2023;
Amendment 44 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Recital I b (new)
I b. whereas the Council Conclusions of 27 November state that the European Council will ‘assess the situation regarding the work on the important issue of digital taxation’ in March 2021;
Amendment 47 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I c (new)
Recital I c (new)
I c. whereas G20 Finance Ministers will meet on 7-8 April 2021 and 9-10 July 2021 and take stock of the negotiations of the Inclusive Framework on both Pillars of the international negotiations;
Amendment 50 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the current international tax rules date back to the early 20th century, and that taxing rights are mainly based on the physical presence of companies; points out that digitalised companies as well as companies relying heavily on intangible assets can engage in significant business activities in a jurisdiction without physical presence there, and therefore taxes paid in one jurisdiction no longer reflect the value and profits created there; regrets that the traditional concept of permanent establishment fails to cover the new aspects of digital businesses, and underlines the need to define, which can lead to Base Erosion and Profit Shifting; in that context, calls for new and fairer allocation of taxing rights for large multinationals and the revision of the traditional concept of permanent establishment, and recalls the Parliament’s position on the C(C)CTB to create a virtual permanent establishment; stresses that users of online platforms and consumers of digital services cannot be shifted outside a jurisdiction in the same way as capital and labour, and should therefore be the basis for taken into account when definition ofng a new tax nexus in order to provideing an effective remedy against aggressive tax planning;
Amendment 77 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the need to address the under-taxation of the digitalised economy, while ensuring a fair distribution of taxing rights among all countries where the value creation of multinational digital companies takes place;
Amendment 83 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that on average digital business models face significantly lower effective tax rates than traditional business models which rely on physical presence; regrets that tax avoidance linked to aggressive tax planning is not only detrimental to the collection of public revenues but, which contributes to reducing income inequality and financing public services, and also puts businesses, especially SMEs, at a disadvantage, while creating barriers for new local entrants; highlights that in the meantime, the demand for digitalised services has exploded due to the obligation to operate many tasks remotely in the COVID-19 context; therefore observes that providers of such digitalised services will be among the economic winners of the pandemic crisis;
Amendment 98 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. WCalls for an international agreement aiming for a fair and effective tax system; welcomes the efforts in the G20/OECD IF to reach a global consensus on a multilateral reform of the international tax system to address the challenges of the digitalised economy; acknowledges the progress of discussions on the proposals at technical level, despite the delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and calls for a swift agreement by mid-2021; highlights the value of the G20/OECD IF for guaranteeing multilateral solutions and finding support at the global and EU level;
Amendment 110 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the proposal under Pillar One of a new tax nexus and new taxing rights which would create the possibility of taxing multinational enterprises (MNEs) in market jurisdictions, even where they have no physical presence based on their economic activity; underlines that the interaction with users and consumers significantly contributes to value creation in digital business models, and should therefore be taken into account when allocating taxing rights; stresses that the scope of these new taxing rights should cnotes that some policy options remain to be determined at global level; acknowledges, in particular, that the so-called Amount A would create a new taxing right for market jurisdictions over all l sharge MNEs which could engage in BEPS practices, while not creating further and unnecessary burdens on SMEsof residual profit calculated at an MNE level and, in this context, invites Members States to support the following;
Amendment 114 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. A scope that cover all large MNEs which could engage in BEPS practices and that should include a review clause with phase-in rules concerning the global revenue threshold; recalls that the EU definition of a large multinational group consists of consolidated parent and subsidiary undertakings exceeding the limits of at least two of the three following criteria: a balance sheet of at least EUR 20 000 000, a net turnover of at least EUR 40 000 000 and an average number of employees during the financial year superior to 250;
Amendment 117 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. A scope covering at least automated digital services and consumer facing businesses, while not creating further and unnecessary burdens on SMEs;
Amendment 119 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7 c. An agreement ensuring sufficient amounts of profits are reallocated to market jurisdictions and that should go beyond the distinction between routine and non-routine profits, which could lead to artificial distinction only. Should the distinction between routine and non- routine prevail in the negotiations, it is to be noted that only a profitability threshold of 8 % would allow for the reallocation of a substantial amount of profits, up to €150 billions;
Amendment 120 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 d (new)
Paragraph 7 d (new)
7 d. An allocation percentage of minimum 20 % of profits that would allow for a fair portion to be reallocated to market jurisdictions, which would ensure a meaningful reform and deter aggressive tax planning strategies;
Amendment 121 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 e (new)
Paragraph 7 e (new)
7 e. A limited recourse to carry forward regimes for losses, as those could undermine the impact of the reform;
Amendment 122 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 f (new)
Paragraph 7 f (new)
7 f. Recommends that policy options defended by Member States in the negotiations should reduce complexity, therefore supports simplified administrative processes for MNEs subject to the new taxing rights, also in view of lightening the burden of implementation for Member States, taking into account Member States not involved in tax arrangements distorting competition such as so-called 'sweetheart deals'; believes that a more complete overhaul of the Arm’s Length Principle (ALP) would be appropriate; is concerned that maintaining the ALP in the reform’s context could add opportunities to circumvent the newly agreed rules;
Amendment 123 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 g (new)
Paragraph 7 g (new)
7 g. Highlights that the implementation of an efficient and comprehensive international reform will be eased by the access to country-by-country reporting information; notes that, to date, many countries do not have access to such information; welcomes the recent efforts of the Council Presidency on the Proposal for public country-by-country reporting;
Amendment 124 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission and the Council to intensify the dialogue with the new US administration on digital tax policy with the aim of finding a common approach in the framework of the G20/OECD IF negotiations before June 2021; calls on the CouncilMember States to oppose the ‘safe harbour’ clause, proposed by the US administration, which risks undermining the reform efforts; calls on the Commission to pursue with an EU own proposal on addressing the challenges of a digitalised economy should a ‘safe harbour’ clause be included in the reform’s first Pillar; recalls in that regard the Commission’s long term proposal for a Significant Digital Presence;
Amendment 131 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. WelcomNotes the proposal of a dispute prevention and resolution mechanism but underlines that tax certainty is best achieved by establishing simple, clear and harmonised rules that prevent disputes in the first place; highlights that any dispute prevention and resolution mechanism should not put developing countries at a disadvantage;
Amendment 147 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Regrets that the failure of the G20/OECD IF to find a solution in October 2020 willhas prolonged the under-taxation of the digital economy; stresses that the COVID 19 pandemic has largely benefited digital businesses and accelerated the transition to a digitalised economy, thereby re-emphasising the need to reform the current tax system in order to ensure a fair contribution from the digitalised economy;
Amendment 153 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Insists therefore that, regardless of the progress of the negotiations at the G20/OECD IF, the EU should stand ready to roll out its own solutions for taxing the digitalised economy by the end of 2021; calls on the Commission to present proposals by June 2021, while anticipating their compatibility with the reform by the G20/OECD IF to be agreed on; stresses the need to create a level playing field for providers of traditional services and automated digitalised services and consumer facing businesses in the EU by ensuring that the latter are taxed at an adequatewhere they make profits and at a fair rate; invites the Commission to consider in particular introducing a temporary European Digital Services Tax as a necessary first step; calls for the EU to implement the future outcome of the international negotiations in a harmonised way and invites the Commission to issue any relevant Proposal to that effect;
Amendment 183 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Understands that some Member States consider the taxation of large digital economybusinesses an urgent issue and have therefore introduced digital services taxes at national level; recalls that these national measures should be phased out once a multilateral solution is found; recalls on Member States to refrain fromthat introducing national solutions unilaterally, as they can create a risk of fragmentation of the single market; recallminds that although taxation is primarily a Member State competence, they must exercise it in coherence with the common principles of EU law in order to ensure coherence between national frameworks, thereby allowing for fair competition and avoiding a negative impact on the overall coherence of EU taxation principles;
Amendment 199 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Regrets that the Council did not agree on any of the Commission’s related proposals, i.e. the digital services tax, the significant digital presence or the CCTB and CCCTB; calls on the Member States to reconsider their position on these proposals or to integrate them into a potential future implementation of Pillar I, and to consider all options provided for by the Treaties if no unanimous agreement can be reached;
Amendment 207 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. NotWelcomes the Commission inception impact assessment on a Digital Levy of 14 January 2021; notes that digitalisation can increase productivity and consumer welfare, but it is also of paramount importance to ensure that digital multinationals contribute their fair share to society, taking into account that the average annual revenue growth of top digital firms is 14 % compared to between 0.2 % and 3 % for other multinationals; calls on the Commission to carefully assess how the scope, definition and segmentation of digital activities, transactions, services or companies will be in line with international efforts to find a global solution;
Amendment 209 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Notes that the Commission intends to assess three baseline scenarios and is of the opinion that: (a) A corporate income tax (CIT) top-up to be applied to all companies conducting certain digital activities in the EU is an interesting option worth exploring as it would remain compatible with the ongoing international negotiations, would respect the various bilateral tax agreements and would allow CIT to take into account the significant higher profit margins of large digitalised multinationals; (b) A solution aiming at taxing profits rather than revenues would limit trade tensions, work towards a level playing field and have less negative impact on investments;notes however that, in the absence of an internationally agreed solution, taxing revenues remains an approach ensuring a minimum fair tax contribution is made; (c) A tax on digital transactions conducted business-to-business in the EU risk shifting the burden of the tax payment from large digitalised businesses to smaller companies relying on those services, therefore missing the initial objective making those firms pay a fair share of taxes;
Amendment 233 #
2021/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes the conclusions of the European Council of 21 July 2021, which task the Commission with putting forward proposals for additional own resources including a digital levy; recalls that the collection of such additional own resources should be compatible with existing bilateral tax treaties and complementary to the ongoing international negotiations;
Amendment 5 #
2021/0430(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2 a) In view of the commitment taken in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 16 December 2020 and the need to present an adequate amount of new own resources for the repayment of the European Union Recovery Instrument, the Commission committed to present a proposal for a second basket of new own resources by the end of 2023. In this context, as reiterated in the Commission communication of 20 May 2021 on Business Taxation for the 21st century, the Commission committed to propose additional new own resources, which could include a Financial Transaction Tax and an own resource linked to the corporate sector. 1a
Amendment 11 #
2021/0430(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) The implementation of the OECD/G20 IF Pillar 1 Agreement requires the participation of third countries, in particular third countries hosting the headquarters of Groups of entreprises within the scope of that agreement. Should the OECD/G20 IF Pillar 1 Agreement not be implemented by several key third countries, its implementation by the Union will not generate the expected revenues. It is necessary for the Commission and the Member States to regularly assess the implementation of the OECD/G20 IF Pillar 1 Agreement. In the absence of progress in the implementation of the OECD/G20 IF Pillar 1 Agreement by the end of 2023, a new proposal introducing a new own resource in connection with the internal market such as a Single Market Levy or a Digital Levy should be submitted in order to generate revenues by 2026.
Amendment 17 #
2021/0430(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c a (new)
Decision (EU, Euratom) 2020/2053
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 20 #
2021/0430(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 6
Article 2 – paragraph 6
Article 1(1), points (c) and (ca), shall apply from
Amendment 22 #
2021/0430(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 7
Article 2 – paragraph 7
the first day of the date of application of the [Directive on implementation of the global agreement on re-allocation of taxing rights] or the first day of the date of application of the [Directive (EU)XXX introducing a own resource connected to the Single Market in the Union] or
Amendment 310 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8 a) That buildings are responsible for greenhouse gas emissions before their operational lifetime is the result of the upfront embedded carbon to be found within all building materials. An increase in the use of sustainably and locally sourced nature-based building materials, in keeping with the principles of the New European Bauhaus Initiative, has the potential to substitute for more carbon intensive materials and to store carbon in the built environment via the use of wood- based materials.
Amendment 321 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Measures to improve further the energy performance of buildings should take into account climatic conditions, including adaptation to climate change, local conditions as well as indoor climate environment and cost-effectiveness. Those measures should not affect other requirements concerning buildings such as accessibility , fire safety, electrical and seismic safety and the intended use of the building.
Amendment 343 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15 a) Efficient reuse of waste heat from domestic hot water systems represents major energy saving opportunity and, in this sense, this potential should be considered. Every day, more than 22 million cubic meters of hot water are consumed by European homes. Hot water preparation is the main source of energy consumption for new buildings, and vast majority of this heat ends up in sewers and is wasted. Considering that up to 80 percent of hot water is used in showers, harvesting heat from shower drains in buildings could be a simple and cost- effective way to save around 40 percent of final energy consumption and related CO2 emissions of domestic hot water production.
Amendment 353 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Different options are available to cover the energy needs of an efficient building by energy from renewable sources: on-site renewables such as solar thermal, solar photovoltaics, heat pumps and biomass, renewable energy provided by renewable energy communities or citizen energy communities, and efficient district heating and cooling based on renewables or waste heat, high efficiency cogeneration, all types of energy storage, demand-side flexibility and self-consumption, as well as renewable energy supplied through energy grids and networks, including renewable electricity and gasses.
Amendment 361 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The necessary decarbonisation of the Union building stock requires energy renovation at a large scale: almost 75% of that building stock is inefficient according to current building standards, and 85-95% of the buildings that exist today will still be standing in 2050. However, the weighted annual energy renovation rate is persistently low at around 1%. At the current pace, the decarbonisation of the building sector would require centuries. Triggering and supporting building renovation, including a shift towards emission-free heating systems, is therefore a key goal of this Directivencluding measures in line with “energy efficiency first” principle at system level, is therefore a key goal of this Directive. This includes dealing with the seasonality of heating demand, which in many Member States is the main part of the energy system peak demand.
Amendment 383 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) To achieve a highly energy efficient and decarbonised building stock and the transformation of existing buildings into zero-emission buildings by 2050, Member States should establish national building renovation plans, which replace the long- term renovation strategies and become an even stronger, fully operational planning tool for Member States, with a stronger focus on financing and ensuring that appropriately skilled workers are available for carrying out building renovations, as well as on tackling energy poverty, ensuring electrical and fire safety and improving the energy performance of worst performing buildings. In their building renovation plans, Member States should set their own national building renovation targets. In line with Article 21(b)(7) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and with the enabling conditions set under Regulation (EU) 2021/60 of the European Parliament and of the Council36 , Member States should provide an outline of financing measures, as well as an outline of the investment needs and the administrative resources for the implementation of their building renovation plans. _________________ 36 Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the Just Transition Fund and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 159).
Amendment 391 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) Staged renovation can be a solution to address the issues of high upfront costs and hassle for the inhabitants that may occur when renovating ‘in one go’. However, such staged renovation needs to be carefully planned in order to avoid that one renovation step precludes necessary subsequent steps. Renovation passports provide a clear roadmap for staged renovation, helping owners and investors plan the best timing and scope for interventions. Therefore, renovation passports should be made available as a voluntary tool to building owners across all Member States. Renovation passports should not become an economic or administrative burden for building owners and should be provided at no cost to all vulnerable and low-income households, especially in the case when the dwelling is a sole residential property.
Amendment 397 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) The concept of ‘deep renovation’ has not yet been defined in Union legislation. With a view to achieving the long-term vision for buildings, deep renovation should be defined as a renovation that transforms buildings into zero-emission buildings; in a first step, as a renovation that transforms buildings into nearly zero-energy buildings. This definition serves the purpose of increasing the energy performance of buildings. A deep renovation for energy performance purposes is a prime opportunity to address other aspects such as living conditions of vulnerable households, increasing climate resilience, resilience against disaster risks including seismic resilience, fire and electrical safety, the removal of hazardous substances including asbestos, and accessibility for persons with disabilities.
Amendment 402 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) In order to foster deep renovation, which is one of the goals of the Renovation Wave strategy, Member States should give enhanced financial and administrative support to deep renovation, targeting vulnerable and low-income households, living in a single household property and worst-performing buildings.
Amendment 429 #
2021/0426(COD)
(43 a) Electrification of heat and transport will lead to a significant increase in peak demand, especially during the heating season. Solutions that are capable of reducing or shifting the increase of electric peak demand have a very high value for the energy system and its efficiency as a whole. To mitigate increases in electric peak demand and to achieve a decarbonisation of the heating sector, Member States should rely on all demand-side flexibility solutions.
Amendment 430 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 43 b (new)
Recital 43 b (new)
(43 b) Demand side flexibility can reduce peak demand and generates several benefits. In terms of resource adequacy, it can generate a capacity to meet at all times the demand within the system capacity, including seasonal heating peak demand. In terms of local resilience, it can generate a capacity of the system to keep delivering energy to end-users despite an unexpected grid emergency such as an electricity line or power plant breakdown. In terms of renewable integration, it can generate a capacity to maximise the renewable energy integration, by adapting the demand to the renewable energy available.
Amendment 434 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 46 a (new)
Recital 46 a (new)
(46 a) Member States should provide financial guarantees to financial institutions, in order to promote targeted financial products for enhanced energy performance of buildings for those in the following criterion without prejudice to income criteria: people at energy poverty, vulnerable and low-income households, as well as to owners in worst-performing multi-apartment buildings and buildings in rural areas. Those Pay-as-you-Save financial schemes are based on the principle that the repayment cost of an energy efficiency loans hall not exceed the monetary equivalent of the energy savings on an annual basis.
Amendment 436 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 46 b (new)
Recital 46 b (new)
(46 b) The benefits of the ‘Pay-as-you- Save financial scheme’ in the medium- term, following the repayment of the loan, imply: net benefit for the household owners in terms of annual energy cost savings and an increased value of the property.
Amendment 441 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 48
Recital 48
(48) Inefficient buildings are often linked to energy poverty and social problems. Vulnerable households are particularly exposed to increasing energy prices as they spend a larger proportion of their budget on energy products. By reducing excessive energy bills, building renovation can lift people out of energy poverty and also prevent it. At the same time, building renovation does not come for free, and it is essential to ensure that the social impact of the costs for building renovation, notably on vulnerable households, is kept in check. The renovation wave should leave no one behind and be seized as an opportunity to improve the situation of vulnerable households, and a fair transition towards climate neutrality should be ensured. Therefore, financial incentives and other policy measures should as a priority target vulnerable households, people affected by energy poverty, vulnerable and low- income households and people living in social housing, and Member States should take measures to prevent evictions because of renovation. The Commission proposal for a Council Recommendation on ensuring a fair transition towards climate neutrality provides a common framework and shared understanding of comprehensive policies and investments needed for ensuring that the transition is fair.
Amendment 453 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 54
Recital 54
(54) A common approach to the energy performance certification of buildings , renovation passports, smart readiness indicators and the inspection of heating, electrical installations and air-conditioning systems, carried out by qualified or certified experts, whose independence is to be guaranteed on the basis of objective criteria, contribute to a level playing field as regards efforts made in Member States to energy saving in the buildings sector and will introduce transparency for prospective owners or users with regard to energy performance in the Union property market. In order to ensure the quality of energy performance certificates , renovation passports, smart readiness indicators and of the inspection of heating and air- conditioning systems throughout the Union, an independent control mechanism should be established in each Member State.
Amendment 469 #
2021/0426(COD)
1. This Directive promotes the improvement of the energy performance of buildings and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings within the Union, with a view to achieving a zero- emission building stock by 2050 taking into account outdoor climatic and local conditions, as well as indoor climate requirements and cost-effectiveness, as well as the interaction of buildings with local integrated energy systems and their contribution to demand side flexibility to improve energy system efficiency.
Amendment 485 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point k a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point k a (new)
(k a) minimum requirements for the electric grids in order to ensure the effectiveness and the capacity for efficiently implementing building renovation measures.
Amendment 599 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 36 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 36 a (new)
36 a. A ‘Pay-as-you-Save financial scheme’ is a loan scheme dedicated exclusively or solely to energy performance enhancements, based on the principle that the annualized repayments on the loan should not exceed the monetary equivalent of the yearly energy savings, taking into account the indexation of the energy cost and loan re- financing;
Amendment 640 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 57 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 57 a (new)
Amendment 646 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 57 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 57 b (new)
57 b. ‘electrical installation’ means the system is composed of all the fixed components (such as switchboards, electric cables, earthing systems, sockets, switches, and light fittings) aiming to distribute electrical power within abuilding to all points of use including recharging points or transmit electricity generated on-site;
Amendment 650 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 57 c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 57 c (new)
57 c. ‘peak demand’ means the maximum energy demand, per energy carrier, that can be generated by a consumer, as contracted with his energy suppliers;
Amendment 652 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 57 d (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 57 d (new)
57 d. ‘demand-side flexibility’ means the portion of demand in the electric system (including via heating and transport)that can be reduced, increased, or shifted to another energy vector, which may be achieved by various means including a local energy storage (hot water tank, building inertia, batteries) or by sector coupling (hybrid heat pumps, smart cogeneration);
Amendment 655 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 57 e (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 57 e (new)
57 e. ‘flexible building’ means a building able to contribute to the system resilience and resource adequacy by adapting its demand, storage and self- generation to cost-effectively address the consumers’ energy and comfort needs, as well as actively contribute towards peak demand mitigation and integration of variable renewables into the grid;
Amendment 676 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) minimum requirements for the electric grids in order to ensure the effectiveness and the capacity for efficiently implementing building renovation measures;
Amendment 695 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. To support the development of its building renovation plan , each Member State shall carry out a public consultation on its draft building renovation plan prior to submitting it to the Commission. The public consultation shall involve in particular local and regional authorities and other socio-economic partners, including civil society such as consumer organisations and bodies working with vulnerable households. The public consultation shall also include questions about the design of the public policies, programmes and incentives, to ensure the accessibility, convenience and affordability of the retrofit solutions. Each Member State shall annex a summary of the results of its public consultation to its draft building renovation plan .
Amendment 702 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point c a (new)
(c a) the conditions under the functioning renovation financing schemes are adequate for the execution of the national energy poverty mitigation target and for the successful inclusion of energy poor and vulnerable consumers so that no one is left behind;
Amendment 705 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point e a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point e a (new)
(e a) the draft national plans prioritise residential buildings;
Amendment 707 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point e b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point e b (new)
(e b) national and local authorities need the Technical Assistance to facilitate the implementation of these plans;
Amendment 743 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point d b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point d b (new)
(d b) residential buildings set in climatic and power grids conditions that allow for the installation of high temperature heat pumps. The evaluation of the adequacy of high temperature heat pumps shall be done in accordance with the Article 6 introducing the calculation of cost- optimal levels of minimum energy performance requirements;
Amendment 840 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) after 1 January 2027, at least energy performance class FE; and
Amendment 847 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) after 1 January 2030, at least energy performance class ED;
Amendment 863 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) after 1 January 2027, at least energy performance class FE; and
Amendment 869 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) after 1 January 2030, at least energy performance class ED;
Amendment 885 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) Worst performing residential buildings and building units achieve at the latest
Amendment 889 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
(i) after 1 January 2030, at least energy performance class FE; and
Amendment 893 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) after 1 January 2033, at least energy performance class ED;
Amendment 933 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) providing appropriate financial measures, in particular those targeting vulnerable and low income households, people affected by energy poverty or living in social housing, in line with Article 22 of Directive (EU) .../…. [recast EED];
Amendment 936 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) providing technical assistance, including information services, administrative support and integrated renovation services through one-stop- shops, with a particular attention to vulnerable and low-income households;
Amendment 939 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) providing building renovation passports in accordance with Article 10 at no cost to vulnerable and low-income households;
Amendment 940 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) designing integrated financing schemes, including Pay-as-you-Save financial schemes covering the common Union standard;
Amendment 946 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
(e a) setting the framework to ensure that there is a sufficient workforce with the appropriate level of skills to allow for the timely implementation of the requirements.
Amendment 979 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. By 31 December 2024, Member States shall introduce a scheme of renovation passports based on the common framework established in accordance with paragraph 1. Member States shall ensure that building renovation passports are made available at no costs for vulnerable households.
Amendment 1007 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Member States shall ensure that the renovation passport does not create an economic bourdon for vulnerable and low-income households, especially in the case when the dwelling is a sole residential property.
Amendment 1023 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall require zero- emission buildings to be equipped with measuring and control devices for the monitoring and regulation of indoor airenvironmental quality. In existing buildings, the installation of such devices shall be required, where technically and economically feasible, when a building undergoes a major renovation. Member States shall ensure that selected data on indoor environmental quality collected through such devices is uploaded to the national database for energy performance of buildings pursuant to Article 19.
Amendment 1163 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. To facilitate the implementation of heating and cooling plans, Member States shall ensure that local authorities receive a report with data on energy performance of buildings on their territory. This report shall be provided to local authorities on an annual basis and include operational geographic information systems and the related databases, in line with GDPR requirements. Member States shall ensure that local authorities have the necessary resources for data and information management.
Amendment 1172 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall provide appropriate financing, support measures and other instruments able to addressnd design simple procedures ensuring easy access to financing for households. This shall address up-front costs associated with renovation faced by consumers, market barriers and stimulate the necessary investments in energy renovations in line with their national building renovation plan and with a view to the transformation of their building stock into zero-emission buildings by 2050. Member States shall tackle energy poverty by developing dedicated schemes on energy efficiency measures as a priority among people affected by energy poverty, vulnerable consumers, low-income households pursuant to Article 8 (3) and Article 21 of the (recast EED) and by ensuring that mainstream financial instruments are inclusive via enabling tools like revolving or guarantee funds. Member States shall promote measures that make the use of public-private partnerships simpler.
Amendment 1181 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall take appropriate regulatory measures to remove non-economic barriers to building renovation. With regard to buildings with more than one building unit, such measures may include removing unanimity requirements in co-ownership structures, or allowing co-ownership structures to be direct recipients of financial support including subsidies, grants and loans for financing renovation. .
Amendment 1192 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Article 15 – paragraph 4
4. To support the mobilisation of investments, Member States shall promote the roll-out of enabling funding and financial tools, such as energy efficiency loans and mortgages for building renovation, energy performance contracting, Pay-as-you-Save financial scheme, fiscal incentives, on-tax schemes, on-bill schemes, guarantee funds, funds targeting deep renovations, funds targeting renovations with a significant minimum threshold of targeted energy savings and mortgage portfolio standards. They shall guide investments into an energy efficient public building stock, in line with Eurostat guidance on the recording of Energy Performance Contracts in government accounts.
Amendment 1198 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 6
Article 15 – paragraph 6
6. 6. Member States shall ensure the establishment of technical assistance facilities, including through one-stop- shops, which shall be at no cost for vulnerable households, targeting all actors involved in building renovations, including home owners and administrative, financial and economic actors, including small- and medium-sized enterprises. Member States shall ensure the availability of appropriate number of one-stop-shops. Such one stop shops shall provide information on the available funding opportunities in particular grant and subsidy schemes, offering technical support, have programs specifically targeting vulnerable households, facilitate the access to training programs and support various awareness-raising activities.
Amendment 1211 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 7
Article 15 – paragraph 7
7. Member States shall put in place measures and financing to promote education and training to facilitate the professional requalification of workers and creation of employment opportunities to ensure that there is a sufficient workforce with the an appropriate level of skills corresponding to the needs in the building sector. One stop shops should also play a role in facilitating the access to such training and apprenticeship programs.
Amendment 1215 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. The Commission shall develop a common Union standard for Pay-as-you- Save financial schemes, setting mandatory minimum requirements for public and private actors, in order for this standard to be granted.
Amendment 1237 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 11 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 11 – introductory part
11. Member States shall incentivise deep renovation and sizeable programmes that address a high number of buildings and result in an overall reduction of at least 30 % of primary energy demand with higher financial, fiscal, administrative and technical support and priorities the worst performing buildings, inhabited by people affected by energy poverty, vulnerable and low-income households and people living in social housing.
Amendment 1250 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 12
Article 15 – paragraph 12
12. Financial incentives shall target as a priority vulnerable and low-income households, people affected by energy poverty and people living in social housing, in line with Article 22 of Directive (EU) .../…. [recast EED].
Amendment 1253 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 13
Article 15 – paragraph 13
13. When providing financial incentives to owners of buildings or building units for the renovation of rented buildings or building units, Member States shall ensure that the financial incentives benefit both the owners and the tenants, in particular by providing rent support or by imposing caps on rent increases. by introducing Pay-as-you-Save financial schemes conditionality on rent increases, guaranteeing that the rent increase does not exceed the savings, due to renovation energy savings and by developing social safeguards to prevent renovations.
Amendment 1286 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure the quality, reliability and affordability of energy performance certificates. They shall ensure that energy performance certificates are affordable and at no cost for vulnerable and low-income households issued by independent experts following an on-site visit.
Amendment 1327 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) Member States shall ensure that energy performance certificates are issued at no cost for vulnerable and low-income households.
Amendment 1411 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall in particular provide information to the owners or tenants of buildings on energy performance certificates, including their purpose and objectives, on cost-effective measures and, where appropriate, financial instruments, to improve the energy performance of the building, and on replacing fossil fuel boilers with more sustainable alternatives. Member States shall provide the information through accessible and transparent advisory tools such as renovation advice and one-stop-shops, paying particular attention to vulnerable and low-income households.
Amendment 328 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Most EU corporates, however, do not seek external credit ratings, in particular due to cost considerations. To avoid disruptive impacts on bank lending to unrated corporates and to provide enough time to establish public or private initiatives aimed at increasing the coverage of external credit ratings, it is necessary to provide for a transitional period for such increase in the coverage. During that transitional period, institutions using IRB approaches should be able to apply a favourable treatment when calculating their output floor for investment grade exposures to unrated corporates, whilst initiatives to foster widespread use of credit ratings should be established. Tha. In order to enhance competition in the market for credit transitional arrangement should be coupled with a report prepared by the European Banking Authority (‘EBA’). After the transition period, institutting agencies and support the development of an European market, the Commissions should be able to refer to credit assessments by ECAIs to calculate the capital requirements for most of their corporate exposures. To inform any future initiative on the set-up of public or private rating schemes, the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) should be requested to prepare a report on the impediments to the availability of external credit ratings by ECAIs, in particular for corporates, and on possible measures to address those impedimentfoster the availability of credit assessments by nominated ECAIs and assess how public and or private initiatives could be expanded and how oligopolies in the CRA market could be addressed, and where appropriate, submit to European Parliament and to the Council additional legislative proposals. The Commission should also assess the possibility of the creation of a European public credit rating agency as an impartial and trusted alternative to existing agencies. After the transition period, institutions should be able to refer to credit assessments by ECAIs to calculate the capital requirements for most of their corporate exposures. In the meanwhile, the European Commission stands ready to provide technical support to Member States via its Technical Support Instrument in this area, e.g. to formulate strategies on increasing the rating-penetration of their unlisted corporates or to explore best practices on setting up entities capable of providing ratings or providing related guidance to corporates.
Amendment 352 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) As the transition of the Union economy towards a sustainable economic model is gaining momentum, sustainability risks become more prominent and will potentially require further consideration. It is therefore necessary to bring forward by 2 years EBA’s mandate to assess and report on whether a dedicated prudential treatment of exposures related tofor banks to apply the large exposure regime as stipulated in Part Four of this Regulation to any financed emissions that are above an institution's target for financed emissions as sets or activities substantially associated with environmental or social objectives would be justifut in its plan to limit transition risks as stipulated by Article 76 of Directive 2013/36/EU. To allow for annual variations in the financed emissions of an institution, a 5% leeway shall be applied.
Amendment 452 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point y a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point y a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 152 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 152 a (new)
(152 a)‘fossil fuel sectors’ means sectors of the economy which produce, process, store or use fossil fuels as defined in Article 2(62) of Regulation (EU)2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Amendment 453 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point y b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point y b (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 152 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 152 b (new)
(152 b)‘companies active in the fossil fuel sectors’ means (i) companies that derive any revenues from exploration, mining, extraction, or reining of hard coal and lignite; (ii) companies that derive any revenues from the exploration, extraction, distribution (excluding distribution, transportation, storage and trade) or reining of liquid fossil fuels; and (iii) companies that derive any revenues from exploring and extracting fossil gaseous fuels or from their dedicated distribution(excluding distribution, transportation, storage and trade).
Amendment 495 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 47c – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 47c – paragraph 4 – point b
(11 a) in Article 47(4), point (b) is amended as follows: (b) 1 for the secured part of the non- performing exposure to be applied as of the first day of the eighth year following its classification as non-performing. , unless the guarantee or insurance has been invoked by the institution and the eligible protection provider has assumed and, in line with article 213(1), fulfills all payment obligations of the obliger towards the institution in full and in accordance with the applicable payment schedule, in which case a factor of 0 for the secured part of the non-performing exposure will apply. " Or. en (Regulation (EU) 575/2013)
Amendment 906 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 63 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 63 – point a
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 150 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 150 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 1175 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 189
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 189
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 449a – paragraph
Article 449a – paragraph
Institutions shall disclose: (a) information on ESG risks, including physical risks and transition risks. (b) climate targets and transition plans, including absolute carbon emission reduction targets, submitted in accordance with Article 76(2) of the Directive 2013/36/EU, and the progress made towards implementing them (c) how the institution’s business model and strategy take account of ESG risks faced by the undertaking.
Amendment 1264 #
2021/0342(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 196
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 196
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 465 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 465 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 112 #
2021/0341(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) To maintain adequate resilience to the negative impacts of ESG factors, institutions established in the Union need to be able to systematically identify, measure and manage ESG risks, and their supervisors need to assess the risks at the level of the individual institution as well as at the systemic level, giving priority to environmental factors and progressing to the other sustainability factors as the methodologies and tools for the assessment evolve. Institutions should assess the alignment of their portfolios with the ambition of the Union to become climate- neutral by 2050 and to reduce CO2 emissions by 55% by 2030 as well as avert environmental degradation and biodiversity loss. Institutions should set out specific plans to address the risks arising, in the short, medium and long term, from the misalignment of their business model and strategy with relevant policy objectives of the Union, included in the Paris Agreement, the Fit for 55 package52 [and the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework]. Institutions should be required to have robust governance arrangements and internal processes for the management of ESG risks and to have in place strategies approved by their management bodies that take into consideration not only the current but also the forward-looking impact of ESG factors. These strategies should ensure adherence to the EU's ambition to reduce emissions with 55% in 2030 and to be climate neutral by 2050 and shall ensure a reduction of their financing of activities that significantly harm environmental objectives as defined by Regulation (EU) 2019/852. The collective knowledge and awareness of ESG factors by the management body and institutions’ internal capital allocation to address ESG risks will also be key to drive the change within each and single institution. The specificities of ESG risks as well as their relative novelty means that understandings, measurements and management practices can differ significantly across institutions. To ensure convergence across the Union and a uniform understanding of ESG risks, appropriate definitions and minimum standards for the assessment of those risks should be provided in prudential regulation. To achieve this objective, definitions are laid down in Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 and the EBA is empowered to specify a minimum set of reference methodologies for the assessment of the impact of ESG risks on the financial stability of institutions, giving priority to the impact of environmental factors. Since the forward-looking nature of ESG risks means that scenario analysis and stress testing, together with plans for addressing those risks, are particularly informative assessment tools, EBA should be also empowered to develop uniform criteria for the content of the plans to address those risks and for the setting of scenarios and applying the stress testing methods. Environment-related risks, including risks stemming from environmental degradation and biodiversity loss, and climate-related risks in particular should take priority in light of their urgency and the particular relevance of scenario analysis and stress testing for their assessment. __________________ 52 Communication of the Commission COM(2021)568 final, 14.07.2021, comprising the following Commission proposals: COM(2021)562 final, COM(2021)561 final, COM(2021)564 final, COM(2021)563 final, COM(2021)556 final, COM(2021)559 final, COM(2021)558 final, COM(2021)557 final, COM(2021)554 final, COM(2021)555 final, COM(2021)552 final.
Amendment 146 #
2021/0341(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point g a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point g a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 69 a (new)
Amendment 147 #
2021/0341(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
For the purposes of preserving the independence of competent authorities in the exercise of their powers, Member State shall provide all the necessary arrangements to ensure that those competent authorities, including their staff and members of their governance bodies, can act independently and objectively, withoutand that they are legally distinct from, and functionally independent of, other public and private bodies. Member States shall ensure that members of the governance bodies are appointed for a fixed term, renewable once, based on objective, transparent and published criteria and can be dismissed only if they no longer meet the criteria or have incurred serious criminal convictions. The reason(s) for dismissal shall be publicly disclosed. Member States shall ensure that competent authorities publish their objectives, are accountable for the discharge of their duties in relation to those objectives and are subject to financial control which does not affect their independence. Member Sates shall ensure that competent authorities refrain from seeking or taking instructions, or being subject to influence, whether direct or indirect, from supervised institutions, from any government of a Member State or body of the Union or from any other public or private body. These arrangements shall be without prejudice to the rights and obligations of the competent authorities as stemming from being part of the European system of financial supervision as stemming from Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010*1, the Single Supervisory Mechanism as stemming from Council Regulation (EU) No 1024/2013 of 15 October 2013*2 and Regulation (EU) No 468/2014 of the European Central Bank of 16 April 2014*3, for the Single Resolution Board as stemming from stemming from Regulation (EU) No 806/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2014*4.
Amendment 316 #
2021/0341(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 b (new)
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 53 – paragraph 2
Article 53 – paragraph 2
(8 b) in Article 53, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: ‘2. Paragraph 1 shall not prevent the competent authorities from exchanging information with each other or transmitting information to the ESRB, EBA, or the European Supervisory Authority (European Securities and Markets Authority) (‘ESMA’) established by Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) in accordance with this Directive, with Regulation (EU) No 575/2013, with Regulation (EU) 2019/2033 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2), with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1092/2010, with Articles 31, 35 and 36 of Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010 and with Articles 31 and 36 of Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010, with Directive (EU) 2019/2034 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) and with other directives applicable to credit institutions. That information shall be subject to paragraph 1 Competent authorities shall not be prevented from exchanging information with national taxation authorities, including where this information originates in another Member State. That information shall be subject to paragraph 1.’ Or. en https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:02013L0036-20150101)
Amendment 317 #
2021/0341(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 c (new)
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 56 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 56 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 339 #
2021/0341(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 76 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 76 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall ensure that the management body develops specific plans and quantifiable targets to monitor and address the risks arising in the short, medium and long-term from the misalignment of the business model and strategy of the institutions, with the relevant Union policy objectives or broader transition trends towards a sustainable economy in relation to environmental, social and governance factors.; These plans shall outline the institution's pathway to reduce financed emissions by 55% in 2030 compared to 1990 levels and to have net 0 financed emissions by 2050. These plans shall also outline the institution's pathway to end financing of activities that do significant harm to environmental objectives as stipulated in Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2019/852, reducing the exposure to such activities by at least 50% by 2035 compared to current levels.
Amendment 340 #
2021/0341(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 76 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 76 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall ensure that the management body develops specific plans and quantifiable targets to monitor and address the risks arising in the short, medium and long-term from the misalignment of the business model and strategyactivities of the institutions, with the relevant Union poobjective to achieve climate neutralicty objectives or broader transition trends towards a sustainable economyby 2050 at the latest, set out in Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 (“European Climate Law”), as well as other relevant Union policy objectives in relation to environmental, social and governance factors.;
Amendment 368 #
2021/0341(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 87 a – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 87 a – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the content of plans to be prepared in accordance with Article 76, which shall include specific timelines and intermediate quantifiable targets and milestones, in order to address the risks from misalignment of the business model and strategy of institutions with the relevant policy objectives of the Union, or broader transition trends towards a sustainable economy in relation to environmental, social and governance factorsobjective to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest, set out in Regulation(EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30June 2021 (“European Climate Law”), as well as other relevant policy objectives of the Union;
Amendment 371 #
2021/0341(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 87 a – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 87 a – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) timelines for banks to reduce their financed emissions and their financing of activities that significantly harm environmental activities as outlined in Article 19 of Regulation (EU) 2019/852 so that adherence to the EU's climate and environmental ambitions is guaranteed.
Amendment 519 #
2021/0341(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 23
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 23
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 98 – paragraph 9
Article 98 – paragraph 9
Amendment 526 #
2021/0341(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25 – point a – point ii a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25 – point a – point ii a (new)
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 104 – paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
Article 104 – paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
(ma) require the reinforcement of the climate targets, transition plans, and actions implemented in accordance with Article 76(2).
Amendment 75 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) Tackling climate change and keeping global warming below 1.5°C requires global action. The Union must not only lead by example, by eliminating its own emissions, including those embedded in the products it imports, but also cooperate with its partners, in accordance with WTO rules, to create an open, multilateral and cooperative global system, acting as a key enabler of the green transition.
Amendment 80 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) As long as a significant number of the Union’s international partners have policy approaches that do not result in the same level of climate ambition, there is a risk of carbon leakage. An effective CBAM implementation should ensure the creation of a level playing field while encouraging trade partners to decarbonize. Carbon leakage occurs if, for reasons of costs related to climate policies, businesses in certain industry sectors or subsectors were to transfer production to other countries or imports from those countries would replace equivalent but less GHG emissions intensive products. That could lead to an increase in their total emissions globally, thus jeopardising the reduction of GHG emissions that is urgently needed if the world is to keep the global average temperature to well below 2 °C above pre- industrial levels.
Amendment 85 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The Commission has, in its communication on the European Green Deal31 , set 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 there are no net emissions (emissions after deduction of removals) of greenhouse gases (‘GHG emissions’) in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. The European Green Deal also aims to protect, conserve and enhance the EU’s natural capital, and protect the health and well- being of citizens and future generations from environment-related risks and impacts. At the same time, that transformation must be just and inclusive, leaving no one behind. The Commission also announced in its EU Action Plan: Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil32 the promotion of relevant instruments and incentives to better implement the polluter pays principle as set out in Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (‘TFEU’) and thus complete the phasing out of ‘pollution for free’ with a view to maximising synergies between decarbonisation and the zero pollution ambition. _________________ 31 Communication from the Commission of 11 December 2019 on the European Green Deal (COM(2019) 640 final). 32 Communication from the Commission of 12 May 2021 on Pathway to a Healthy Planet for All (COM(2021) 400).
Amendment 97 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) As long as a significant number of the Union’s international partners have policy approaches that do not result in the same level of climate ambition and action in mitigating climate change, there is a risk of carbon leakage. Carbon leakage occurs if, for reasons of costs related to climate policies, businesses in certain industry sectors or subsectors were to transfer production to other countries that do not tax GHG emissions or tax at a lower rate or imports from those countries would replace equivalent but less GHG emissions intensive products. That could lead to an increase in their total emissions globally, thus jeopardising the reduction of GHG emissions that is urgently needed if the world is to keep the global average temperature to well below 2 °C above pre- industrial levels. The risk of carbon leakage is particularly prevalent in trade- exposed and carbon-intensive industrial sectors.
Amendment 97 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The initiative for a carbon border adjustment mechanism (‘CBAM’) is a part of the ‘Fit for 55 Package’. That mechanism is to serve as an essential element of the EU toolbox to meet the objective of a climate-neutral Union by 2050 in line with the Paris Agreement by addressing risks of carbon leakage resulting from the increased Union climate ambition and ensuring a level playing field to preserve the competitiveness of EU industries.
Amendment 101 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9 a) Innovation will be crucial to boost growth and competitiveness by empowering EU businesses, in particular SMEs to become global leaders in developing new and clean technology and to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. The Commission and the Member States should channelled incentives and policies for innovation, through a robust Innovation Fund to promote zero-carbon industrial processes.
Amendment 107 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The initiative for a carbon border adjustment mechanism (‘CBAM’) is a part of the ‘Fit for 55 Package’. That mechanism is to serve as an essential element of the EU toolbox to meet the objective of a climate-neutral Union by 2050 in line with the Paris Agreement by addressing risks of carbon leakage resulting from the increased Union climate ambition whilst ensuring a sustainable level playing field and by incentivising more ambitious climate action internationally.
Amendment 125 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The CBAM seeks to replace these existing mechanisms by addressing the risk of carbon leakage in a different way, namely by ensuring equivalent carbon pricing for imports and domestic products. The CBAM should ensure an integrated approach between imports dynamics, the internal market development and the exports. To ensure a gradual transition from the current system of free allowances to the CBAM, the CBAM should be progressively phased in while free allowances in sectors covered by the CBAM are phased out. The combined and transitional application of EU ETS allowances allocated free of charge and of the CBAM should in no case result in more favourable treatment for Union goods compared to goods imported into the customs territory of the Union.
Amendment 128 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The CBAM seeks to replace these existing mechanisms by addressing the risk of carbon leakage in a different way, namely by ensuring equivalent carbon pricing for imports and domestic products. To ensure a gradual transition from the current system of free allowances to the CBAM, the CBAM should be progressively phased in while free allowances in sectors covered by the CBAM are phased out. The combined and transitional application of EU ETS allowances allocated free of charge and of the CBAM should in no case result in more favourable treatment for Union goods compared to goods imported into the customs territory of the Union. This gradual transition shall be supported by a review mechanism in which the Commission assesses the gradual implementation of the instrument, including the need for its scope extension.
Amendment 141 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) While the objective of the CBAM is to prevent the risk of carbon leakage, this Regulation would also encourage the deployment and use of more GHG emissions-efficient technologies by producers from third countries, so that less emissions per unit of output are generated.
Amendment 147 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) As an instrument to prevent carbon leakage and reduce GHG emissions the CBAM should ensure that imported products are subject to a regulatory system that applies carbon costs equivalent to the ones that otherwise would have been borne under the EU ETS. The CBAM is a climate measure which should prevent the risk of carbon leakage and support the Union’s increased ambition o, resulting in a carbon cost equalization between national products and imported. The CBAM is a climate measure which should support increased ambition on the reduction of emissions in the Union in line with the European Green Deal and the European cClimate mitigationLaw and it should prevent the risk of carbon leakage, while ensuring WTO compatibility.
Amendment 162 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In order to exclude from the CBAM third countries or territories fully integrated into, or linked, to the EU ETS and where the carbon costs are equivalent to the ones under the EU ETS, in the event of future agreements, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amending the list of countries in Annex II. Conversely, those third countries or territories should be excluded from the list in Annex II and be subject to CBAM whereby they do not effectively charge the ETS price on goods exported to the Union.
Amendment 191 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Whilst the ultimate objective of the CBAM is a broad product coverage, it would be prudent to start with a selected number of sectors with relatively homogeneous products where there is a risk of carbon leakage. Union sectors deemed at risk of carbon leakage are listed in Commission Delegated Decision 2019/70842 . The Commission should set up a review mechanism in order to better assess the broadening of the broad product coverage, including downstream products covered by this Regulation. _________________ 42 Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2019/708 of 15 February 2019 supplementing Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the determination of sectors and subsectors deemed at risk of carbon leakage for the period 2021 to 2030 (OJ L 120, 8.5.2019, p. 2).
Amendment 199 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) The goods under this Regulation should be selected after a careful analysis of their relevance in terms of cumulated GHG emissions and risk of carbon leakage in the corresponding EU ETS sectors while limiting complexity and administrative burden. In particular, the actual selection should take into account basic materials and basic products covered by the EU ETS with the objective of ensuring that imports of energy intensive products into the Union are on equal footing with EU products in terms of EU ETS carbon pricing, and to mitigate risks of carbon leakage. Other relevant criteria to narrow the selection should be: firstly, relevance of sectors in terms of emissions, namely whether the sector is one of the largest aggregate emitters of GHG emissions; secondly, sector’s exposure to significant risk of carbon leakage, as defined pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC; thirdly, the need to balance broad coverage in terms of GHG emissions while limiting complexity and administrative effort. Particular attention should also be paid to the risk of market distortions between the different sectors covered by the CBAM.
Amendment 202 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39 b (new)
Recital 39 b (new)
(39b) While competent authorities are responsible to handle requests for authorisations and to manage national registries and CBAM certificates, all the necessary information and data should be transmitted to the Commission through a central registry database. The Commission has the responsibility to ensure the coordination of national registries inclusive of accounts of authorised declarants and accredited verifiers, it should act as a central administration and it has the power to request to competent authorities whenever it considers relevant information to tackle practices of circumvention, to avoid risks of mismanagement of declarations and CBAM certificates as well as fraud.
Amendment 216 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52
Recital 52
(52) The Commission should evaluate the application of this Regulation before the end of the transitional period and report to the European Parliament and the Council. The report of the Commission should in particular focus on possibilities to enhance climate actions towards the objective of a climate neutral Union by 2050 whilst preventing distortion of competition in the EU and global markets. The Commission should, as part of that evaluation, initiate collection of information necessary to possibly extend the scope to indirect emissions, as well as to other goods and services at risk of carbon leakage, such as downstream products using goods initially covered by this Regulation, and to develop methods of calculating embedded emissions based on the environmental footprint methods47 . The report should be based upon a review mechanism that assesses, in particular, the implementation of the Regulation vis- à-vis its objectives and the governance system. If appropriate, the report should be accompanied by legislative proposals whose entry into force should be consistent with the start of the implementation of CBAM. _________________ 47 Commission Recommendation 2013/179/EU of 9 April 2013 on the use of common methods to measure and communicate the life cycle environmental performance of products and organisations (OJ L 124, 4.5.2013, p. 1).
Amendment 227 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) The system should allow operators of production installations in third countries to register in a central database and to make their verified embedded GHG emissions from production of goods available to authorised declarants. An operator should be able to choose not to haveensure transparency in the access of information, namely indicating its name, address and contact details in the central database made accessible to the public.
Amendment 228 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
Recital 54
(54) The Commission should strive to engage in an even handed manner and in line with the international obligations of the EU, with the third countries whose trade to the EU is affected by this Regulation, to explore possibilities for dialogue and cooperation with regard to the implementation of specific elements of the Mechanism set out this Regulation and related implementing acts. It should also explore possibilities for concluding agreements to take into account their carbon pricing mechanism and their decarbonisation policies.
Amendment 232 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55
Recital 55
(55) As the CBAM aims to encourage cleaner production processes, the EU stands ready to work with low and middle- income countries towards the de- carbonisation of their manufacturing industries. Moreover, the Union should support less developed countries with the necessary technical assistance in order to facilitate their adaptation to the new obligations established by this regulation. The Union should make use of the Union policies and the Union budget to support those action, if appropriate.
Amendment 233 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55 a (new)
Recital 55 a (new)
(55a) The European Green Deal and the new emission reductions targets will necessitate massive investments for a sustainable and fair transition. In this regard, keeping competitiveness of the EU industry in the decarbonisation efforts is essential not only for the sake of keeping jobs and a prosperous European economy. The Union and Member States should make use of its policies and budgets to provide the incentives to boost the competitiveness of low-carbon exports through namely the support to innovation.
Amendment 238 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55 b (new)
Recital 55 b (new)
(55b) On 16 December 2020, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission concluded the Interinstitutional agreement on budgetary discipline, cooperation on budgetary matters and sound financial management as well as on new own resources, including a roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources (IIA). The repayment of the principal of borrowed funds, by the Commission on behalf of the Union, to be used for expenditure under the European Union Recovery Instrument and the related interest due will have to be financed by the general budget of the Union, including by sufficient proceeds from new own resources introduced after 2021. Therefore, on 22 December 2021, the Commission proposed to amend the Own Resources Decision so that 75% of the revenues generated by a carbon border adjustment mechanism become an own resource for the EU budget. It is the responsibility of Member States to collect revenues from the sale of carbon border adjustment mechanism certificates.
Amendment 244 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes a carbon border adjustment mechanism (the ‘CBAM’) for addressing greenhouse gas emissions embedded in the goods referred to in Annex I, upon their importation into the customs territory of the Union, in order to prevent the risk of carbon leakage and safeguard fair and undistorted competition, ensuring a sustainable level playing field for all.
Amendment 250 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. The mechanism will progressively become an alternative toreplaces the mechanisms established under Directive 2003/87/EC to prevent the risk of carbon leakage, notably the allocation of allowances free of charge in accordance with Article 10a of that Directive.
Amendment 256 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 a (new)
Recital 50 a (new)
(50 a) The full effectiveness of the CBAM in tackling the carbon leakage risk both on the EU market and on export markets should be assessed and positively verified through a strong monitoring of the impacts on EU businesses, with a view to modify the present legislation, if necessary.
Amendment 259 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation applies to goods as listed in Annex I, originating in a third country, when those goods, or processed products from those goods as resulting from the inward processing procedure referred to in Article 256 of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council53 , are imported into the customs territory of the Union. Annex I shall be regularly assessed and potentially revised to take into account the establishment of a fair level playing field as referred in Article 30. _________________ 53 Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 October 2013 laying down the Union Customs Code (OJ L 269, 10.10.2013, p. 1).
Amendment 262 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) To facilitate and ensure a proper functioning of the CBAM, the Commission should ensure interoperability between the national and central databases. The Commission should also provide support to the competent authorities responsible for the application of this Regulation in carrying out their obligations. The Commission should assist enterprises, especially SMEs, in adapting to this Regulation and establish an expert group to share information and best practices with the competent authorities.
Amendment 269 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52
Recital 52
(52) The Commission should evaluate the application of this Regulation before the end of the transitional period and report to the European Parliament and the Council. The report of the Commission should in particular focus on the impact on competitiveness of EU downstream industry and its synchronisation with the technological perspectives and maturities, concerning namely the new clean energy alternatives such as the availability of cost-competitive green hydrogen. The report should also evaluate the possibilities to enhance climate actions towards the objective of a climate neutral Union by 2050. The Commission should, as part of that evaluation, initiate collection of information necessary to possibly extend the scope to indirect emissions, as well as to other goods and services at risk of carbon leakage, and to develop methods of calculating embedded emissions based on the environmental footprint methods47 . __________________ 47Commission Recommendation 2013/179/EU of 9 April 2013 on the use of common methods to measure and communicate the life cycle environmental performance of products and organisations (OJ L 124, 4.5.2013, p. 1).
Amendment 273 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 18
(18) ‘CBAM certificate’ means a certificate, common to all Members States, in electronic format corresponding to one tonne of embedded emissions in goods;
Amendment 278 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52 a (new)
Recital 52 a (new)
(52 a) At the end of the first year after the transition period of this Regulation, the Commission should present a report, with the possibility of being accompanied by a legislative proposal, and in accordance with WTO rules, to ensure the competitiveness of the products that are exported outside the EU.
Amendment 286 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6
Article 5 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts, concerning the single standard format of the application and the delays and procedure to be followed by the competent authority when processing applications for authorisation in accordance with paragraph 1 and the rules for identification by the competent authority of the declarants for the importation of electricity. The format of the application shall allow for machine readability in order to ease the exchange of information across Member States. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 29(2).
Amendment 287 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Competent authorities shall submit the standardised declaration form to a national registry and they should set up individual accounts of authorised declarants. Once the information is transmitted to a central registry, the Commission may request to remaining competent authorities any proof regarding the information established in paragraph 3(d).
Amendment 292 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55 b (new)
Recital 55 b (new)
(55 b) The implementation of CBAM will be key for achieving the climate targets of the Paris Agreement. In this context the Green Climate Fund (GCF) will also contribute to support developing countries raise and realize their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) ambitions towards low-emissions, climate- resilient pathways.
Amendment 299 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts concerning the principles of verification referred to in paragraph 1 as regards the possibility to waiveaccuracy of the information in the CBAM declaration, the obligation for the verifier to visit the installation where relevant goods are produced and the obligation to set thresholds for deciding whether misstatements or non-conformities are material and concerning the supporting documentation needed for the verification report.
Amendment 301 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes a carbon border adjustment mechanism (the ‘CBAM’) for addressing greenhouse gas emissions embedded in the goods referred to in Annex I, upon their importation into the customs territory of the Union, in order to ensure a level playing field to preserve the competitiveness of EU industries, and thus to prevent the risk of carbon leakage.
Amendment 316 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 6
Article 10 – paragraph 6
6. The records referred to in paragraph 5, point (c), shall be sufficiently detailed to enable the verification in accordance with paragraph 5, point (b), and to enable any competent authority to verify and review, in accordance with Article 19(1), the CBAM declaration made by an authorised declarant to whom the relevant information was disclosed in accordance with paragraph 8.
Amendment 326 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Competent authorities shall set up national registries with accounts of authorised declarants. These accounts shall be connected and interchangeable with all competent authorities and automatically integrated in a central registry system managed by the Commission.
Amendment 328 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall require that competent authorities exchange any information that is essential or relevant to the exercise of their functions and duties, either automatically via the central registry database, or upon request and within a delay of 3 months, when another competent authority or the Commission issues such request for specific information related to the calculation of the CBAM certificates.
Amendment 343 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – title
Article 14 – title
National registries and EU central registry database
Amendment 346 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The competent authority of each Member State shall establish a national registry of declarants authorised in that Member State in the form of a standardised electronic database containing the data regarding the CBAM certificates of those declarants, and to provide for confidentiality in accordance with the conditions set out in Article 13. Such a standardised electronic database shall be built to be compatible with the EU central database built by the Commission, meaning the data can be automatically uploaded into the central database.
Amendment 353 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall establish a central database that would automatically collect the information referred to in paragraph 2 which shall be automatically accessible to competent authorities of each Member States. The information in the database referred to in paragraph 2 shall be confidential unless specified otherwise in paragraph 4.
Amendment 354 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The central registry database aims to ensure an efficient and transparent management of the information provided by the authorised declarant and it shall be managed by the Commission. The Commission may ask further information to competent authorities to ensure the consistency of the information provided by the declarant and for purposes of its reports.
Amendment 358 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 12 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. The Union may pursue complementary approaches to CBAM through cooperation and dialogue with third countries, with a view to conclude agreements on open, multilateral and cooperative approaches to tackle carbon leakage and achieve the deep decarbonisation of energy intensive industries, including through non-pricing policies. The introduction of CBAM and the proposal to increase cooperation and dialogue with third countries may actively contribute to tackle climate challenges at international level.
Amendment 362 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. If irregularities are identified as a result of the controls carried out under paragraph 2, the Commission shall inform the Member State or Member States concerned for further investigation in order to correct the identified irregularities within 3 months.
Amendment 373 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4
Article 16 – paragraph 4
4. If the authorised declarant has ceased its economic activity or its authorisation was revoked, the competent authority shall close the account of that declarant after 2 years.
Amendment 377 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the declarant has not been involved in a serious infringement or repeated infringements of customs legislation, taxation rules and market abuse rules and has no record of serious criminal offences relating to its economic activity during the five years preceding the application; the declarant is not resident for tax purposes in, or incorporated under the laws of, jurisdictions that feature on the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions;
Amendment 406 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. The competent authority informs the competent authorities of other Member States and the Commission on any refusal or revocation by introducing the necessary information in the national registry that shall be immediately transferred to the central database.
Amendment 461 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall assist the competent authorities, establishing clear and simplified rules and procedures, in carrying out their obligations under this Regulation and coordinate their activities.
Amendment 463 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall provide enterprises, especially SMEs, with technical advice and assistance in order to facilitate their adaptation to the obligations laid down in this Regulation.
Amendment 464 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 b (new)
The Commission shall set up an expert group representing the competent authorities in order to exchange information and best practices on the application of this Regulation.
Amendment 472 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The competent authority of each Member State shall establish a national registry of declarants authorised in that Member State in the form of a standardised electronic database in such a way to guarantee the interoperability with the central database referred to in paragraph 2. The national register shall containing the data regarding the CBAM certificates of those declarants, and to provide for confidentiality in accordance with the conditions set out in Article 13.
Amendment 482 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. The information in the database referred to in paragraph 2 shall be confidentialmade available to the public, unless it is proven that it is business confidential according to the relevant EU legislation.
Amendment 485 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall establish a central database accessible to the public containing the names, addresses and contact details of the operators and the location of installations in third countries in accordance with Article 10(2). An operator may choose not to have its name, address and contact details accessible to the public.
Amendment 517 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. Before the end of the transitional period and every five years after that, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the application of this Regulation. The report shall contain, in particular, the assessment of the possibilities to further extend the scope of embedded emissions to indirect emissions and to other goods at risk of carbon leakage than those already covered by this Regulation, as well as an assessment of the state of implementation of the Regulation, including how it is fulfilling its objectives, and its governance system. It shall also contain the assessment of the possibility to further extend the scope to embedded emissions of transportation services as well as to consider goods further down the value chain and services that may be subject to the risk of carbon leakage in the future. The Commission can use the confidential information of the central database if relevant, but any report should ensure such data is anonymised.
Amendment 522 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3
Article 30 – paragraph 3
3. The report by the Commission shall, if appropriate, be accompanied by afurther legislative proposals.
Amendment 525 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, the report presented before the end of the transitional period shall contain a calendar to extend the scope of this Regulation to the rest of sectors listed in Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2019/708. Such calendar must be binding and contain specific dates for implementation.
Amendment 540 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 3
Article 35 – paragraph 3
3. The competent authority shall communicate the information referred to in paragraph 2 to the Commission at the latest two months after the end of the quarter covered by a report and the information shall be available in the central registry database.
Amendment 657 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. Before the end of the transitional period, and every five years, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the application of this Regulation. The report shall contain, in particular, the assessment of the possibilities to further extend the scope of embedded emissions to indirect emissions and to other goods at risk of carbon leakage than those already covered by this Regulation, as well as an assessment of the governance system. It shall also contain the assessment of the possibility to further extend the scope to embedded emissions of transportation services as well as to goods further down the value chain and services that may be subject to the risk of carbon leakage in the future. An in-depth assessment should be made of the impact on competitiveness of the EU downstream industry and the maturity of new technologies that are crucial to ensure it.
Amendment 668 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. At the end of the first year after the transitional period of this Regulation and to ensure a level playing field for the EU production destined to the export, of the sectors covered by the scope of Annex I of this Regulation, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council a report, if necessary accompanied by legislative measures, on the impact of EU exports of those sectors in the global markets and shell considering an export adjustment mechanism that equalize the costs of CO2 with the different pricing schemes of the third countries. Such measures shall comply the WTO rules.
Amendment 23 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) However, sufficient, stable and equitable resources are needed to finance those investments. In addition, before they have taken place, the cost supported by households and transport users for heating, cooling and cooking, as well as for road transport, is likely to increase as fuel suppliers subject to the obligations under the emission trading for buildings and road transport pass on costs on carbon to the consumers.
Amendment 42 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) This is even more relevant in view of the existing levels of energy poverty. Energy poverty is a situation in which households are unable to access essential energy services such as cooling, as temperatures rise, and heating. About 34 million Europeans reported an inability to keep their homes adequately warm in 2018, and 6.9% of the Union population have said that they cannot afford to heat their home sufficiently in a 2019 EU-wide survey32 . Overall, the Energy Poverty Observatory estimates that more than 50 million households in the European Union experience energy poverty. Energy poverty is therefore a major challenge for the Unionis essential and access to affordable energy services is a basic social right and essential for social inclusion. Energy poverty is a situation in which households are unable to access essential energy supply needs, so as to guarantee basic levels of comfort and health, such as cooling, as temperatures rise, and heating as a result of an insufficient level of income, high-energy prices and which, if applicable, may be aggravated by having an energy inefficient dwelling. About 34 million Europeans reported an inability to keep their homes adequately warm in 2018, and 6.9% of the Union population have said that they cannot afford to heat their home sufficiently in a 2019 EU-wide survey32 . Overall, the Energy Poverty Observatory estimates that more than 50 million households in the European Union experience energy poverty. Energy poverty is therefore a major challenge for the Union. Despite the increasing importance of this challenge having been acknowledged at EU-level through various initiatives, legislation and guidelines, there is no standard Union level definition of energy poverty and only one third of Member States have put in place a national definition of energy poverty. As a result, no transparent and comparable data on energy poverty in the Union is available. Therefore, a broad Union level definition should be established on energy poverty in order to properly collect data, including sex- disaggregated data, to target assistance and monitoring practices. While social tariffs or direct income support can provide immediate relief to households facing energy poverty, only targeted structural measures, in particular energy renovations, can provide lasting solutions. _________________ 32 Data from 2018. Eurostat, SILC [ilc_mdes01]).
Amendment 61 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13 a) The implementation of the Fund should take into account ex ante impact provided by the European Commission, illustrating the unequal social impacts of the emissions trading for buildings and road transport in Member States and go hand in hand with an economic policy and governance that do not generate inequalities, poverty and social exclusion.
Amendment 71 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Member States, in consultation with regional, local level authorities and civil society organisations, are best placed to design and to implement Plans that are adapted and targeted to their local, regional and national circumstances as their existing policies in the relevant areas and planned use of other relevant EU funds. In that manner, the broad diversity of situations, the specific knowledge of local and regional governments, research and innovation and industrial relations and social dialogue structures, as well as national traditions, can best be respected and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the overall support to the vulnerable.
Amendment 89 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Women are particularly affected by carbon pricing as they represent 85% of single parent families. Single parent families have a particularly high risk of child poverty. Gender equality and equal opportunities for all, and the mainstreaming of those objectives, as well as questions of accessibility for persons with disabilities should be taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation and implementation of Plans to ensure no one is left behind. disproportionally affected by the consequences of climate change1a, by energy poverty and are particularly affected by carbon pricing due to the employment, income, pay and pension gaps. Moreover, they represent 85% of single parent families, which have a particularly high risk of child poverty and are under-represented as tenants. This, together with the fact that women are more affected by time poverty, limits women’s involvement in the energy transition, by not being able to afford energy efficiency investments to decrease their energy consumption and having limited access to energy efficiency retrofitting programs.2a Gender equality and equal opportunities for all, and the mainstreaming of those objectives, as well as questions of accessibility for persons with disabilities should be taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation and implementation of Plans to ensure no one is left behind. _________________ 1a EIGE, Area K - Women and the environment: climate change is gendered, 05 March 2020, available at: https://eige.europa.eu/publications/beijing -25-policy-brief-area-k-women-and- environment 2aEuropean Parliament, Directorate- General for Internal Policies of the Union, Feenstra, M., Clancy, J., Women, gender equality and the energy transition in the EU, Publications Office, 2019, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2861/989050
Amendment 93 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19 a) Women have different and more complex mobility patterns than those of men. They require more varied means of transport as they are the main responsible persons for care within households. They use more public transport and are more interested in the frequency and quality of service.1a Moreover, as transport is a factor that can reinforce poverty and social exclusion, mainstreaming gender into all transport-related legislation, policies, programmes and actions is paramount; _________________ 1a https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank /nl/document/IPOL_STU(2021)701004
Amendment 105 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The financial envelope of the Fund should, in principle, be commensuris calculated to amounts correspondingbe equivalent to 25% of the expected revenues from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC in the period 2026- 2032. Pursuant to Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2020/205341 , Member States should make those revenues available to the Union budget as own resources. The revenue accruing to the Union budget shall respect the principle of universality in accordance with Article 7 of Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2020/2053. Member States are to finance 540% of the total costs of their Plan themselves. For this purpose, as well as for investment and measures to accelerate and alleviate the required transition for citizens negatively affected, Member States should inter alia use their expected revenues from emissions trading for buildings and road transport under Directive 2003/87/EC for that purpose. The financing of the Fund should not come at the expense of other Union programmes. _________________ 41 Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2020/2053 of 14 December 2020 on the system of own resources of the European Union and repealing Decision 2014/335/EU, Euratom (OJ L 424, 15.12.2020, p. 1).
Amendment 126 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14 a) The Plan should also include measures to provide information support, capacity building and training necessary to implement the investments and measures intended to reduce reliance on fossil fuels through increased energy efficiency of buildings, decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings, including the integration of energy from renewable sources, and granting improved access to zero - and low - emission mobility and transport.
Amendment 137 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘building renovation’ means all kinds of energy-relatedholistic building renovation, includingwhich includes a comprehensive approach to the energy, accessibility, spatial and structural performance of the building, including in particular the insulation of the building envelope, that is to say walls, roof, floor, the replacement of windows, ventilation, the replacement of heating, cooling and cooking appliances, and the installation of on-site production of energy from renewable sourcesthe upgrade of electrical installations for more efficient ones, adaptation of housing for people with any type of disability and the installation of on-site production of energy from renewable sources, and including all kinds of safety-related renovation works undertaken at the same time, such as seismic protection, electrical safety, smoke detection and alarm, automatic fire suppression, smoke management and fire compartmentation;
Amendment 145 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ‘energy poverty’ means energy poverty as defined in point [(49)] of Article 2 of Directive (EU) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the European Parliament and of the Council50 ; _________________ 50[Directive (EU) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the European Parliament and of the Couna household’s inability to meet its basic energy supply needs and lack of access to essential energy services as to guarantee basic levels of comfort and health, a decent standard of living, including adequate heating and cooling, lighting, and energy to power appliances, in the relevant national context, existing social (OJ C […], […], p. […]).] [Proposal for recast of Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency]policy and other relevant policies, as a result of an insufficient disposable income.
Amendment 204 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ‘energy poverty’ means energy poverty as defa household’s inability linked in point [(49)] of Article 2 of Directive (EU) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the European Parliament and of the Council50 ; _________________ 50 [Directive (EU) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the European Parliamto the non- affordability and the lack of access to essential energy services and an adequate level of energy supply as to guarantee a decent standard of the Council (OJ C […], […], p. […]).] [Proposal for recast of Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency]living and health, including adequate warmth, cooling, lighting, and energy to power appliances, in the relevant national context, existing social policy and other relevant policies;
Amendment 208 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
(2 a) 'transport poverty';
Amendment 218 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) ‘vulnerable households’ means households in energy poverty or households, including lower middle- income ones, that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of buildings into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EClack of access to affordable and sustainable energy sources and lackto the means to renovate the building they occupy;
Amendment 230 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)
(13 a) ‘worst performing buildings’ means buildings below the E energy performance rating, as defined in [Article 2(17) of Recast EPBD];
Amendment 236 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall submit to the Commission a Social Climate Plan (‘the Plan’) together with the update to the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in Article 14(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in accordance with the procedure and timeline laid down in that Article. The Plan shall contain a coherent set of measures and investments to address the impact of carbon pricing on vulnerable households, people affected by energy poverty, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users in order to ensure affordable heating, cooling and mobility while accompanying and accelerating necessary measures to meet the climate targets of the Union.
Amendment 253 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) finance measures and investments to increase the uptake ofaccess to zero- and low- emission and affordable mobility and transport.
Amendment 271 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) an estimate of the likely effects of that increase in prices on households, and in particular on incidence of energy poverty, on micro-enterprises and on transport users, comprising in particular an estimate and the identification of vulnerable households, people affected by energy poverty, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users; these impacts are to be analysed with a sufficient level of regional disaggregation, taking into account elements such as access to public transport and basic services and identifying the areas mostly affected, particularly territories which are remote and rural;
Amendment 273 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) a gender impact assessment and an explanation of how the measures and investments contained in the Plan take into account the objectives to contribute to gender equality and equal opportunities for all and the mainstreaming of those objectives, in line with principles 2 and 3 of the European Pillar of Social Rights, with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 5 and, where relevant, with the national gender equality strategy;
Amendment 275 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) where the Plan provides for measures referred to in Article 3(2), the criteria for the identification of eligible final recipients, the indication of the envisaged time limit for the measures in question and their justification on the basis of a quantitative estimate and a qualitative explanation of how the measures in the Plan are expected to reduce energy and transport poverty and the vulnerability of households, energy poverty, micro- enterprises and transport users to an increase of road transport and heating fuel prices;
Amendment 289 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) the arrangements for the effective monitoring and implementation of the Plan by the Member State concerned, including the involvement and consultation of social partners and civil society, in particular of the proposed milestones and targets, including indicators for the implementation of measures and investments, which, where relevant, shall be those available with the Statistical office of the European Union European Statistical Office and the European Energy Poverty Observatory as identified by Commission Recommendation 2020/156354 on energy poverty; _________________ 54 OJ L 357, 27.10.2020, p. 35.
Amendment 291 #
2021/0206(COD)
(a) support building renovations, prioritising social housing and deprived areas, especially for those occupying worst- performing buildings, including in the form of financial support or fiscal incentives such as deductibility of renovation costs from the rent, independently of the ownership of the buildings concerned;
Amendment 298 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Respect for fundamental and human rights and compliance with the European Convention on Human Rights, the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU, the ILO Conventions and the International Bill of Human Rights shall be ensured throughout the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Fund. The measures and investments financed by the Fund shall respect the principle of non- discrimination on the grounds of gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation throughout their preparation and implementation and ensure, where relevant, the accessibility for persons with disabilities. The measures and investments supported by the Fund shall respect the principle of gender equality and address energy poverty and transport poverty from a gender-sensitive perspective. All beneficiaries of the Fund shall comply with the conditions outlined in this paragraph prior to receiving any form of financial support.
Amendment 305 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) reductions in the number of vulnerable households, especially households in energy poverty, of vulnerable micro-enterprises and of vulnerable transport users, including in rural and remote areas, disaggregated per gender.
Amendment 311 #
Amendment 312 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. The Fund shall only support measures and investments respecting the principle of Energy Efficiency First as in Article 3 of the Directive (2022/XX/EU) [the EED], the European Pillar of Social Rights and the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ referred to in Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852.
Amendment 316 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. The Social Climate Fund shall not support measures and investments excluded under Article 9 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1056.
Amendment 338 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) provide targeted information, support, capacity building and training necessary to implement the energy efficiency renovation solutions and grant access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport services;
Amendment 342 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Fund for the period 20253-2027 shall be at least EUR 23 700 000 000 in current prices.
Amendment 348 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Fund for the period 2028-2032 shall be at least EUR 48 500 000 000 in current prices, subject to the availability of the amounts under the annual ceilings of the applicable multiannual financial framework referred to in Article 312 TFEU.
Amendment 365 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall contribute at least to 540 percent of the total estimated costs of their Plans.
Amendment 401 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. After the Commission has adopted a decision as referred to in Article 16, it shall in due time conclude an agreement with the Member State concerned constituting an individual legal commitment within the meaning of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 covering the period 20253-2027. That agreement may be concluded at the earliest one year before the year of the start of the auctions under Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/87/EC.
Amendment 415 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii a (new)
(iii a) whether social partners and relevant stakeholders have participated in the development of the plans;
Amendment 416 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii b (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii b (new)
(iii b) whether the Plan contains a gender impact analysis and an explanation of how the measures and investments contained in the Plan are expected to address the gender dimension of energy poverty and transport poverty and ensure a gender-balanced impact, while contributing to the mainstreaming of gender equality, in line with the national gender equality strategy, the European Pillar of Social Rights and the UN SDGs; in case of measures providing direct household expenditure support to women, whether those measures account for an amount which represents at least 60% of the total national allocation for direct expenditure support;
Amendment 417 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii c (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii c (new)
(iii c) whether the measures and investment respect the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 418 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii d (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii d (new)
(iii d) whether the Plan sufficiently supports energy efficiency investments that can be especially hard to raise for vulnerable customers, low-income households, people affected by energy poverty and people living in social housing ;relevant measures are such as building renovations and modernisation, heating and cooling systems as in Directive (2022/XX/EU) [the EED].
Amendment 9 #
2021/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) The urgency of the need to keep the Paris Agreement goal of 1.5 °C alive has become more significant following the findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in its report of 7 August 2021 entitled ‘Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis’. The IPCC found that global temperature will reach or exceed the 1.5°C mark earlier than previously anticipated, namely within the next 20 years. It also found that unless there are immediate and ambitious reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, it will no longer be possible to limit global warming to close to 1.5 °C or even 2 °C.
Amendment 10 #
2021/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) The need for urgent action is further intensified by the increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather conditions as a direct result of climate change. According to the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, the number of disasters recorded worldwide and the scale of global economic losses have nearly doubled in the last 20 years, much of which increase corresponds to the significant rise in the number of climate related disasters.
Amendment 11 #
2021/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 c (new)
Recital 1 c (new)
(1c) The Union should therefore address this urgency by stepping up its efforts and establishing itself as an international leader in the fight against the climate change.
Amendment 12 #
2021/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Green Deal combines a comprehensive set of mutually reinforcing measures and initiatives aimed at achieving climate neutrality in the EU 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 workers from various sectors, women and men differently and has a particular impact on some disadvantaged groups, such as older people, persons with disabilities and persons with a minority racial or ethnic background. It must therefore be ensured that the transition is just andit includes just transition of workforce and it is inclusive, leaving no one behind.
Amendment 13 #
2021/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Research and innovation will greatly contribute to achieve the ambitious goals of the ‘European Green Deal’, to make Europe the world's first climate-neutral economic area by 2050 and to transform climate and environmental challenges into opportunities. There is an urgent need for investment in innovation aiming to bring to market industrial solutions and zero- carbon technologies to decarbonise Europe and support its transition to climate neutrality. In particular, the Innovation Fund should focus on highly innovative technologies and supporting businesses, in particular SMEs, to create local, decent and future-proof jobs and reinforce European technological leadership on a global scale.
Amendment 41 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Tackling climate and environmental-related challenges and reaching the objectives of the Paris Agreement are at the core of the Communication on the “European Green Deal”, adopted by the Commission on 11 December 201923 . The necessity and value of the European Green Deal have only grown in light of the very severe effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health and economic well-being of the Union’s citizens. The digital and green transitions therefore should also address the importance of the social dimension in the mobility sector including the impact of energy taxation on affordability, as well as the direct and indirect effect of higher energy prices on transport in different Union regions. __________________ 23 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019.
Amendment 45 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Green Deal combines a comprehensive set of mutually reinforcing measures and initiatives aimed at achieving climate neutrality in the EU 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, while taking into account national and regional specificities and various social consequences. At the same time, this transition affects women and men differently and has a particular impact on some disadvantaged groups, such as older people, persons with disabilities and persons with a minority racial or ethnic background. It must therefore be ensured that the transition is just and inclusive, leaving no one behind.
Amendment 111 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The updated New Industrial Strategy26 foresees the co-creation of green and digital transition pathways in partnership with industry, public authorities, social partners and other stakeholders. In this context, a transition pathway should be developed for the mobility ecosystem to accompany the transition of the automotive value chain through the use of various Union funds in order to ensure that the transition is tailored to the needs of workers, while also supporting regions and communities that are most affected with a view to closing the gap between developed and less developed economies in the Union. The pathway should take particular heed of SMEs in the automotive supply chain, of the consultation of social partners including by Member States, and also build on the European Skills Agenda with initiatives like the Pact for Skills to mobilise the private sector and other stakeholders to up-skill and re-skill Europe’s workforce in view of the green and digital transitions. The appropriate actions and incentives at European and national level to boost the affordability of zero emission vehicles should also be addressed in the pathway. The progress made on this comprehensive transition pathway for the mobility ecosystem should be monitored every two years as part of a progress report to be submitted by the Commission, looking inter alia at the progress in the deployment of zero- emission vehicles, their price developments, deployment of alternative fuels development and infrastructure roll- out as required under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, while exploiting synergies between TEN-E and TEN-T, the potential of innovative technologies to reach climate neutral mobility, international competitiveness, investments in the automotive value chain, up-skilling, re-skilling and re- our-skilling of workers and reconversion of activities. The progress report will also build on the two-year progress reports that Member States submit under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation. The Commission should consult social partners in the preparation of the progress report, including the results in the social dialogue. Innovations in the automotive supply chain are continuing. Innovative technologies such as the production of electro-fuels with air capture, if further developed, could offer prospects for affordable climate neutral mobility. The Commission should therefore keep track of progress in the state of innovation in the sector as part of its progress report. __________________ 26 Commission Communication - Updating the 2020 New Industrial Strategy: Building a stronger Single Market for Europe’s recovery, COM(2021) 350 final of 5 May 2021
Amendment 84 #
2020/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Welcomes the Commission's "Communication on Business Taxation for the 21st century" of 18th May 2021; urges the Commission to adjust its timeline of BEFIT legislative proposals similar to their commitment of reaching a global and consensus-based solution by mid-2021;
Amendment 3 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 8 July 2020 entitled ‘A hydrogen strategy for a climate-neutral Europe’(COM(2020)0301),
Amendment 4 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 19 November 2020 entitled “An EU Strategy to harness the potential of offshore renewable energy for a climate neutral future” (COM(2020)741 final),
Amendment 5 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 b (new)
Citation 9 b (new)
9b having regard to the Commission communication of 17 September 2020 entitled ‘Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition - Investing in a climate- neutral future for the benefit of our people’ (COM(2020)0562),
Amendment 9 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 26 a (new)
Citation 26 a (new)
- having regard to Regulation (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) No663/2009 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) No525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council,
Amendment 10 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 23 a (new)
Citation 23 a (new)
- having regard to Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure,
Amendment 29 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas achieving climate neutrality requires moving away from a system based largely on fossil fuels and accomplishing towards a highly energy- efficient climate-neutral and renewable- based system;
Amendment 33 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas energy system integration means the coordinated planning and operation of allthe energy system ‘as a whole’, across multiple energy carriers and infrastructures connected to all final consumers, and all final consumers playing an active role with the objective of delivering zero-carbon, reliable, resource-efficient and secure energy services, at the least possible cost in line with the European Green Deal, the Paris Agreement and the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development;
Amendment 40 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas energy system integration can keep costs for European authorities and European citizens within realistic and acceptable limitsaccelerate the transition towards a climate neutral economy while keeping the costs within acceptable limits, strengthening energy security, protecting health and the environment, and promoting growth, innovation and global industrial leadership;
Amendment 59 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Supports the direction set out by the Commission in its Communication on a strategy for energy system integration; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that it is implemented rapidly in a spirit of solidarity; encourages the private sector to contribute to its success and support the building of an energy system that drives the EU towards climate neutrality in 2050 at the latest;
Amendment 66 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that such a strategy can help the Union achieve its climate goals while maintaining energy accessibility and security of supply through the development of an just, efficient, integrated, resilient, cost-competitive, smart and decarbonised system;
Amendment 79 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates its support for the energy efficiency first principle and recalls that the most sustainable energy is energy which is not consumed; stresses the need for portfolio of climate-friendly solutions to enable the most energy-efficient and cost effective technologies to thrive in the market;
Amendment 94 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Deplores the insufficient progress made by Member States, as set out in the Energy Efficiency Progress Report; encourages the Commission to propose more ambitious targets and instruments to achieve them in the upcoming legislative reviews of the energy and climate regulation, taking into account its recommendations as part of the Energy Union governance process; welcomes, in this regard, the renovation wave strategy and the Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition communication;
Amendment 102 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to extend the principle of energy efficiency to the entire value chain and to all end-uses; underlines the potential of circularity and reuse of waste, energy and waste heat from industrial processes, buildings and data centres, energy produced from bio-waste or in wastewater treatment plants; draws attention to the modernisation of heat networks, which can play a significant role in heat decarbonisation; stresses the potential of digital tools for smart energy management;
Amendment 117 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that the energy transition will require between EUR 520 and 575 billion in annual infrastructure investment; calls on the Commission to develop sustainable investment criteria which are fully in line with the climate and integration goalenergy targets for 2030 and climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest in order to make sure that it does not lead to a lock-in of assets;
Amendment 123 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights the importance of assessing ex-ante and anticipating the need for new energy production, interconnectivity, transmission, distribution, storage and conversion infrastructure in order to optimise its use in a climate- neutral economy and to ensure its economic viabilitycost efficiency while avoiding both lock-in effects and stranded assets;
Amendment 132 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to use the revision of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 on trans-European energy infrastructure as an opportunity to includmake it fully consistent with the goal of climate energy system integrationutrality and enable the cost-effective integration of the energy system in the Regulation’s objectives and the 10-year network development planning; stresses that the energy system infrastructure should be integrated with the digital and transport systems; while taking into consideration the need for a methodological approach and governance model that minimises stranded costs;
Amendment 136 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Highlights the importance of the energy storage technologies role in energy system integration; these technologies link different energy and economic sectors, increase the overall efficiency, optimise of energy system and contribute positively to the energy security;
Amendment 138 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for the mass deployment of renewable and decarbonised energenergy as a priority; encourages the Commission to propose more ambitious targets in order to increase the share of such renewable energy in electricity generation, heavy industry, transport, construction, heating and cooling (including aviation and maritime transport), construction, heating and cooling; welcomes the Commission’s EU strategy on offshore renewable energy as an opportunity to ramp up renewable power generation, to increase the direct use of electricity and to support indirect electrification, for example, through hydrogen and synthetic fuels; calls on Member States to simplify permission procedures and to remove administrative barriers for the deployment of renewable energy;
Amendment 146 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Stresses that buildings are responsible for about 40% of the EU’s total energy consumption, and for 36% of greenhouse gas emissions from energy; welcomes the adoption of the Renovation Wave for Europe strategy that will speed up the uptake of energy and resource efficiency measures and higher penetration of renewables in buildings across the EU; calls on the Commission and Member States to take into account the synergies between the energy sector and the building sector to achieve the climate neutrality;
Amendment 152 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the adoption of the European Hydrogen Strategy; is convinced that renewable and decarbonised hydrogen can help reduce persistent emissions from industrial processes and heavy transporthard-to-abate sectors such as high temperature industry heavy transport, shipping and aviation which cannot be decarbonised through the use of zero-carbon electricity; recalls also the need to accelerate the decarboniseation of existing hydrogen production; stresses that hydrogen produced from renewable energy sources should be prioritised; stresses that renewable hydrogen is the best option which is sustainable in the long term and is in line with the objective of climate neutrality by 2050, as this implies the need to phase out fossil fuels from our economy;
Amendment 164 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Calls on the Member States to abolish taxes and levies imposed on energy bills that disproportionately penalize renewable energy against other energy forms, and provide the wrong price signals to final energy consumers, especially related with transportation and heating needs;
Amendment 173 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to set a certification system and to extend the obligation laid down in Directive (EU) 2018/2001 for Member States to issue guarantees of origin for low- and zero- carbonrenewable gases and for renewables;
Amendment 180 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses the need to accelerate researchssess the support and development on technologies for CO2 capture, storage and reuse, taking into account technical and environmental uncertainties that should be solved;
Amendment 194 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Stresses that there are new sectors that are increasing their energy consumption, such as the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) sector, which accounts for between 5 and 9% of global electricity consumption; supports the Commission in looking into the synergies between the district heating and cooling and the data centre sectors; welcomes the commitment included in the EU Digital Strategy to make data centres climate-neutral by 2030;
Amendment 199 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes that maintaining the balance of electricity grids and managing demand and production peaks will be more complex with an increasingly decentralised and renewable generation mix; highlights that moving towards decentralised renewable energy production has many benefits, including the utilisation of local energy sources, increased local security of energy supply, fostering community development and cohesion by providing income sources and creating jobs locally; recalls that Member States remain free to determine their energy mix, the diversity of which is fundamental to ensuring security of supply;
Amendment 206 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Notes that power grid infrastructure should be further enhanced through digitalisation and automatisation to provide flexibility to the system and take advantage of synergies with other energy vectors; emphasises that a smart, more integrated system will allow growing penetration of decentralised and flexible renewable energy production, as well as a highly interconnected electricity system;
Amendment 208 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14 b. Stresses the importance of the digitalisation as a key element to unleash the full potential of a more efficient and integrated energy system; more power should be given to customers, and energy demand should be made more flexible; highlights that digitalisation brings challenges, in particular as regards privacy and cybersecurity of the energy sector; calls on the Commission to develop cyber security tools to avoid attacks on energy networks; reminds that the use of specific technologies such as ICT, modern sensors, AI, internet of things (IoT), big data, space-based systems and services can optimise energy consumption and lead to decarbonisation of the energy systems; welcomes the Commission’s announcement of a "Digitalisation of Energy Action plan" to develop a competitive market for digital energy services that ensures data privacy and sovereignty and supports investment in digital energy infrastructure;
Amendment 221 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recalls the role that green hydrogen can play in balancing grids by using any surplus renewable electricity production; to integrate additional renewable generation capacity and to provide flexibility in balancing grids by using any surplus renewable electricity production; highlights that optimising and prioritising the development of the power grid are no- regret options and are critical to produce renewable hydrogen;
Amendment 237 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recalls the importance of interconnectors and cooperation between network operators; welcomes the Commission’s announcement that the energy system integration strategy will seek greater synergies between the energy and transport infrastructure, as well as the need to achieve the 15% electricity interconnection target for 2030; calls on the Commission to analyse the progress towards this electricity interconnection target and to consider appropriate action, including in the context of the revision of the TEN-E Regulation; welcomes the establishment of regional coordination centres under Regulation (EU) 2019/943;
Amendment 245 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to explore ways of further encouraging the development of a European market for demand-sidHighlights the advantages of a ‘multi-directional’ system in which consumers play an active role in energy supply; calls on the Commission to explore ways of further encouraging the development of a European market for demand-side flexibility and to explore the opportunities of common standards necessary to cost effectively secure that the end-use technology is enabled for end- use flexibility;
Amendment 265 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Recalls that the primary objective of Union action in the field of energy is to ensure the proper functioning of the market; calls on the Commission to propose the necessary legislative changes to ensure equal rights for all consumers and undistorted price signals reflecting the real cost of energy and its contribution to the decarbonisation of the economy; stresses the importance of guiding customers towards the most energy-efficient and cheapest decarbonisation option, on the basis of prices that properly reflect all the costs of the energy carrier used; welcomes the initiative to revise Directive 2003/96/EC; calls on Member States to remove undue taxes and levies to ensure taxation is harmonised, to promote clean innovative technologies, and to ensure competitive energy costs in Europe; calls on Member States to work on phasing out all direct and indirect fossil fuel subsidies;
Amendment 279 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Is convinced of the need to encourage energy consumers to be more active; calls on the Commission to assess the remaining barriers to facilitate the development of renewable self- consumption, especially and renewable energy communities especially in particular those in low-income or vulnerable households and for industrial consumers;
Amendment 281 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Stresses that an integrated energy system shall ensure the accessibility of energy to all consumers, in particular those in low-income or vulnerable households;
Amendment 282 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21 b. Highlights the consumer empowerment potential in the integrated renewable energy systems to generate, consume, store, and sell energy; considers that it also provides opportunities for renewable energy communities for advancing energy efficiency at household level and helping fight energy poverty;
Amendment 301 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Points to the decline in the cost of renewable energy technologies, the potential of the digitalisation and emerging technologies in batteries, heat pumps, electric vehicles or hydrogen that offer the opportunity to accelerate the decarbonization of our economy; stresses the need to take advantage of decentralized renewable energies, and to integrate different energy carriers in an efficient way while avoiding pollution and biodiversity loss;
Amendment 307 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Stresses the importance of increasing the competitiveness of European technologies to ensure the autonomy of the Union in the strategic energy sector; calls on the Commission to support research and innovation through the various structural and sectoral funds; recalls the Union’s global leadership in satellite emission measurement technologies; welcomes the creation of the Just Transition Mechanism and the Just Transition Fund that will support territories, and decrease regional inequalities in Member States facing the biggest transition challenges;
Amendment 310 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Underlines the importance of research and innovation as a key enabler to create and exploit new synergies in the energy system;
Amendment 316 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Welcomes the initiatives undertaken for strategic value chains; calls for the establishment of an alliance for decarbonisedrenewable energy technologies; calls on the Commission to encourage the participation of SMEs in these alliances in order to involve more Member States;
Amendment 319 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Underlines that the energy system integration strategy is an opportunity to strengthen EU industrial leadership at a global level and the associated value chain of clean energy technologies; considers that the new industrial strategy should integrate the potential of the energy integration system;
Amendment 322 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Amendment 323 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 c (new)
Paragraph 25 c (new)
25 c. Underlines the need to unlock investment in key sustainable clean technologies, and that European programmes and financing instruments such as Horizon Europe, the Connecting Europe Facility, InvestEU and the ETS Innovation Fund have a key role in fostering a more integrated energy system; deeply deplores the Council’s cuts affecting these instruments; welcomes the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEIs) as important means to enhance investment in sustainable clean technologies; stresses that the EU sustainable finance taxonomy should guide investment in these activities to ensure they are in line with the climate neutrality target;
Amendment 11 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas EU competition policy is designed to maintain an open market economy with free, fair and effective competition favouring an efficient allocation of resourcesmust benefit all EU citizens, while promoting innovation and fair competition in the single market, paying particular attention to the SMEs and a level playing field;
Amendment 17 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas exceptional and temporary measures to respond to the pandemic should not be applied in disguise of anticompetitive behaviour, nor be exploited by financially already unhealthy companies to receive additional aid without the necessary and effective restructuring plans and whereas all aid should be designed and granted in an economically and socially responsible manner; whereas in the long run, companies should commit to resume their contribution to sustainable development goals for social, economic and environmental wellbeing and for the fight against climate change;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
B b. whereas competition policy should address efficiently social, digital and environmental challenges, and must be in line with the priorities outlined in the European Green Deal and the objectives of the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
B c. whereas the rapid emergence and evolution of digital markets poses new challenges to the effectiveness of competition policy, especially in the field of antitrust rules where so far, ex ante interventions are not allowed;
Amendment 22 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
B d. whereas data scandals, investigations and evidence have shown how personal date is being collected and stored often in an excessive data storage manner, as well as used and sold to third parties by platforms and how dominant technology players and platforms have been tracking consumers online systematically;
Amendment 23 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas smart reconciliation of the Union’s competition rules with its industrial and international trade policies is essential for re-shoring value chaaching the objectives under the European Green Deal and the Pillar of Social Rights while securing activities and bolstering global competitiveness; nd creating decent jobs in the EU and third countries; whereas the Commission is currently carrying out a general review of competition policy enforcement effectiveness including antitrust regulations, a number of State aid rules and guidance, and the evaluation of merger control rules and the review of the Merger Definition Notice;
Amendment 42 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Notes that competition policy is not solely about ensuring “fair” or low prices for consumers but also about providing quality, innovation and sustainability; urges the Commission in that regard to strengthen the role of the European Consumers Centres Network (ECC-Net) in the spirit of the ECN+ Directive1a; _________________ 1a OJ L 11, 14.1.2019, p.3.
Amendment 51 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that a strict and impartial enforcement of EU competition rules by independent competition authorities can make a significant contribution to key political priorities, such as social inequalities or the climate crisis; emphasises itshowever the importance alsoof flexibility in crisis conditions;
Amendment 60 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Notes with concern the fragmentation in access to ultra-high- speed internet connections between rural and urban areas all over Europe; recalls that in order to close the gap, healthy competition in the telecommunication sector is needed; recalls that competition policy should not only aim towards fair prices for consumers, but must also promote innovation and sustainable investments and support activity small and medium-sized enterprises;
Amendment 71 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Is concerned with the rapid evolvement of the digital markets and that existing competition policy instruments cannot always provide for quick and efficient ex-ante detection and timely intervention, especially in antitrust-cases; welcomes in this regard the Commission proposal on DSA and DMA, and looks forward to further analysis on how competition policy and market monitoring tools can be adapted to the digital markets evolution;
Amendment 80 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the adoption of a Temporary Framework for State aid measures established in response to the COVID-19 crisis and supports its application for as long as the recovery is ongoing;
Amendment 88 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Highlights the importance of policy coherence and for any aid granted to be issued only to companies enduring direct financial consequences of the pandemic; urges furthermore that companies using tax havens outside the EU for tax avoidance to be banned from accessing State Aid or financial support if they do not commit to changing their behaviour;
Amendment 92 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Recalls that recapitalisation, even under the temporary framework, should be considered only as the last resort solution by Member States, given the potential major distortive impact recapitalisation measures can have on the single market; is of the opinion that recapitalisation measures or any other public financial support to companies should be conditional upon the funding being used to benefit employees and that the recipient companies should refrain from bonuses to the management, paying out dividends or offering share buy-back schemes for as long as they receive such support;
Amendment 97 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to launch a post COVID-19 roadmap for less and better targeted State aid; including a chapter on competition policy on, among others, how to tackle fragmentation, market distortions and an unlevel playing field in the single market caused by Member States’ asymmetric capacities to apply State Aid as well as clear guidance on how to best use competition policy tools to foster a recovery with sustainable jobs and sustainable transition of companies; calls furthermore for the roadmap to encompass a first assessment on the effect of the pandemic on, and thus the future of, EU competition policy;
Amendment 119 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 130 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Highlights the reinforcement of 11bn€ to reinforce the endowment of expenditure programmes in the MFF 2021-2027 that will come from a new mechanism linked to the proceeds from fines collected by the Union and will result in automatic additional allocations to the concerned programmes also resulting in a genuine increase of the MFF ceilings on a yearly basis, in line with Parliament’s long-standing demand for such revenues to finance the EU budget;
Amendment 138 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Emphasises the importance of global dialogue and cooperation on competition policy enforcement and a common approach towards fair competition;
Amendment 142 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Stresses that competition policy decisions should not be used as a form of protectionist measure or non-tariff barrier to trade;
Amendment 143 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9 b. Calls for the EU and the UK to find common ground to continuously cooperate and strive towards fair competition and a level playing field;
Amendment 177 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. InvitesHighlights the importance of Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI); calls on the Commission to identify strategic dependencies, particularly in sensitive industrial ecosystems, and to propose measures to reduce these, including by diversifying production and supply chains, fostmote major IPCEIs in these areas; underlines the need to simplify the relevant procedures so that smaller ing production and investment in Europe, dustrial research projects cand ensuring strategic stockpilingasily benefit from its support;
Amendment 184 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Supports the inclusion in EU competition rules of a thorough State aid check on undertakings from third countries, while stressing that the Union should remain open to foreign direct investments complying with its legal framework and not distorting competition;
Amendment 196 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Highlights the importance of a European competition policy design fit to tackle new challenges linked to the use of data, algorithms and fast-moving markets in an increasingly digital environment, as well as strengthening cooperation networks between Member States' authorities and the Commission to support fair competition in the single market;
Amendment 201 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Considers, while acknowledging efforts made, that problems linked to large technology undertakings’ excessive market dominance have so far been insufficiently addressed and need to be resolved urgently; welcomes in that context the Commission's proposals for a Digital Services Act and a Digital Markets Act;
Amendment 204 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Looks forward to seeing how the DMA and DSA will resolve in practice the structuring of big platforms and ensure adequate market oversight enabling intervention before a dominant position is established;
Amendment 211 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Takes the view that new competition tools might be needed to deal with structural competition problems across digital markets which current rules cannot address in the most effective manner and calls for careful Commission surveillance on these markets so as to be able to act fast on major issues and legal loopholes;
Amendment 222 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Recalls that data driven advantages linked to data sharing and data selling, but also services set as default settings risk conferring some companies the position of a so-called “gatekeeper” in the digital markets and need to be addressed effectively by the DMA and DSA;
Amendment 232 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 250 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Further encourages the structured dialogues with the Executive Vice- President for Competition and the efforts by the Commission to maintain close co- operation with the members of Parliament’s competent committee; considers the Commission’s annual report on competition policy an indispensable exercise in terms of democratic scrutiny; recalls that in recent years Parliament has been involved through the ordinary legislative procedure in shaping the framework for competition rules; notes that Parliament should begiven co- decision powers to shape the framework for competition rules; recalls its previous request to amend the treaties accordingly;
Amendment 268 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Recalls, with view to its report on competition policy 2019 (2019/2131 (INI))2a that abuse of market power can take place even when products or services are supplied for free or in exchange of private data; believes that the passing on of private data to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes is frequently done without the consumer’s proper consent, as alternatives to sharing data are often not provided; considers that in the digital economy, the concentration of data in a small number of companies leads to market failures, excessive rent extraction and a blocking of new entrants; _________________ 2a https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/doc ument/A-9-2020-0022_EN.html
Amendment 296 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27 a. Reiterates that taxation is sometimes used to grant indirect State aid, creating an uneven playing field in the internal market; deplores the abuse of tax rulings, points out that royalties as a financial product do not only risk to facilitate money laundering but also to undermine competition in the single market; recalls that aggressive tax planning does not solely harm fair competition but also undermines the proper functioning of social systems in general; insists that the Commission has access to the information exchanged between the Member States’ tax authorities so as to better detect violations of competition rules; recalls that examination by the Commission of a tax ruling under a State aid point of view does not constitute tax harmonisation;
Amendment 305 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28 a. Welcomes the Commission repeal of the Apple ruling; Is of the opinion that the Apple case shows once more the need for sound state aid rules, taking into account beneficial tax regimes; repeats its call for a minimum effective tax rate and a Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base (CCCTB) and public country-by- country reporting (pCBCR); awaits the results of the ongoing international negotiations on a digital tax;
Amendment 311 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment to review its 1997 Notice 97/C 372/03 on the definition of relevant market in the Commission’s merger and antitrust enforcement; encourages the Commission, on a case-by-case basis, to take into account a longer-term vision encompassing the global dimension and potential future competition in its competitive assessments; recalls in that sense that in cases of mergers, the Commission should not only look at prices, output and innovation but also pays attention to the social and environmental costs of such transactions in light of TFEU principles, and to pay particular attention to environment protection;
Amendment 319 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30 a. Considers in particular antitrust proceedings as too lengthy, slowing down much needed market corrections and consequently negatively impacting effectiveness of competition law enforcement, especially in the case of rapidly growing digital markets; calls therefore for faster antitrust proceedings and asks for cooperation on this not only from the Commission but also from the companies under investigation; condemns in that context that some companies under investigation artificially prolong investigations by systematically requesting prolongations of deadlines and by replying to requests for information only with substantial delays or by submitting ineffective proposals for commitments they would take;
Amendment 321 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 b (new)
Paragraph 30 b (new)
30 b. Welcomes the introduction of the “eLeniencytool” by the Commission to further improve the effectiveness of competition policies implementation; recalls that with the swift development of the digital markets, new challenges arise when it comes to the implementation of competition policies; recommends in that sense the Commission to look into the possibilities to intervene ex ante, especially in the digital markets and to provide EU and national competition and regulatory authorities with the necessary means to gather data anonymously so as to be able to better detect market failures in due time;
Amendment 342 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 b (new)
Paragraph 32 b (new)
32 b. Regrets the fact that selling at a loss is not prohibited at EU level; highlights the important contribution made by primary producers in supplying high-quality food and delivering public goods to society; calls on the Commission to guarantee fair competition and greater transparency in offline platforms’ commercial practices, including supermarket and hypermarkets, so as to ensure that EU producers receive fair conditions and prices for their products;
Amendment 347 #
2020/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 c (new)
Paragraph 32 c (new)
32 c. Is concerned about the unveiling of a state-run oil company purchasing a leading press group, owing 20 leading regional newspapers, 120 weekly magazines, and 500 online portals4a in the concerned Member state; repeats its call on the Commission to Commission carry out a study on the concentration of media ownership in Europe, also in the context of multinational corporations buying out European media providers; _________________ 4ahttps://www.dw.com/en/poland-state- run-oil-company-buys-leading-media- group/a-55859592
Amendment 60 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
E b. whereas the European strategy for data will be instrumental, among other things, to achieve industrial policy objectives and will be beneficial to help European businesses, including SMEs, to successfully face the digital transition;
Amendment 206 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Encourages the Commission to facilitate voluntary data sharing schemes; urges the Commission to enact measures that would incentivise businesses to share their data, possibly through a reward system (win-win), with the objective of pooling vast sets of data, for it be equally accessed by EU businesses, in particular the less data rich, facilitating innovation; stresses the need for contracts to set clear obligations and liability for data aggregators when it comes to accessing, storing, sharing and processing data in order to limit the misuse of such data;
Amendment 214 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that there are specific circumstances, such as systematic imbalances in B2B data value chains or specific circumstances of overriding public interest, where access to data should be compulsory e.g. via well-formed APIs; highlights that such imbalances are present in different sectors, such as e- commerce services, transport and tourism, where a small number of digital platforms, often from third countries, accumulate large amounts of sensitive data, while achieving an essential comparative advantage over EU businesses;
Amendment 240 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Calls for improved coordination among Member States to facilitate the cross border flow of data across sectors, through government and stakeholder dialogue, with the objective of establishing a common way of collecting data based on the principles of findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability;
Amendment 329 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls for public and private funding for SMEs to fully capitalise on data economy’s potential; and to integrate digital technologies; reminds that only a minority of SMEs use customer relationship management (CRM) systems to analyse commercial information; underlines that the achievement of data equality for small and medium enterprises not only includes access to data, but also entails the skills to carry out analytics and to extract insights from such information;
Amendment 336 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30 a. Welcomes the Digital Europe Programme and the role of the European Digital Innovation Hubs that will help European businesses, especially those still lagging behind, to keep up with the opportunities of the digital transition;
Amendment 342 #
2020/2217(INI)
31. Calls on social partners to explore the potential of digitalisation, data and AI to increase productivity, improve well- being of the workforce and invest in upskilling while respecting workers’ rights;
Amendment 4 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights that European leadership can be a reality; notes that a second wave of digitalisation lies ahead; underlines that a common EU approach can make Europe the most innovative region in the world by 2030; stresses that digital revolution must contribute to sustainable development and benefit all citizens, while balancing the economic, ethical and environmental dimensions; further recognises that AI is an engine for sustainable transformation;
Amendment 10 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Demands that digital connectivity should be a key element to address; calls to the Commission to urgently address the existing digital divide and analyse the impact of digital technologies with regards to unequal access to technology, on the depopulation phenomenon and disparities in connectivity across the Member States;
Amendment 14 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. The shaping of a fair digital sector must go hand-in-hand with educational aspects, socialisation, fair working conditions, work-life balance, democracy, good governance and strong public services;
Amendment 17 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Highlights that science, innovation and R&D will be indispensable to attain the objectives of inclusive digital transformation and European digital sovereignty;
Amendment 27 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises that the EU has an enormously strong SME sector; recalls that this second wagve of digitalisation could lead to a strong industrial development of SMEs; reinforces the need to accelerate the digitalisation of SMEs and help them overcome barriers in adopting AI applications; calls for a goal of 500 digital unicorns within 10 years;
Amendment 32 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Recognizes that the less digitally mature sectors are facing both internal and external barriers to the adoption of the AI that need to be clearly identified; stresses that for the most part, and especially for SMEs, barriers to the adoption of AI are similar to those hindering digitalisation;
Amendment 33 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Emphasises that the AI development in the EU needs to remain "human-centric", people should always be responsible for decision-making; stresses that when citizens are interacting with an automated system they should always have the possibility of human control in order to ensure that an automated decision can be verified and corrected; stresses that in order for citizens to understand, trust, examine and oversight the decision made, the transparency of AI systems and the logic of the algorithms is utmost important when the technology is used in public services;
Amendment 35 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Stresses that the successful development and deployment of AI in Europe is dependent on increasing the availability of high-quality data; highlights that using biased data sets can inadvertently lead to biased AI applications and notes especially the risk for reproducing gender, cultural, ethnic, social, disability or sexual orientation biases; underlines the need to acknowledge and address all bias in data- based systems both in their development and use;
Amendment 41 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that the COVID crisis provides an opportunity to speed up digitalisation; calls for financial incentives for SMEs that want to enter new markets; recognises the concern that large firms have better capabilities to take advantage of the opportunities provided by AI which could lead to overconcentration in the market of large firms and multinationals;
Amendment 46 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Recognises that the EU is lagging behind in the AI global competition; emphasises that the focus on services for citizens and businesses creates a global market segment in which the EU can lead, respecting its structural principles and values , including our Digital Identity, which are focusing on upholding fundamental rights, strong ethical aspects, legal safeguards and liability, thus protecting our democratic societies and citizens;
Amendment 49 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Calls for Commission to develop innovative and proportionate rules for a trustworthy digital society, ensuring it should be fully inclusive, fair and accessible for all;
Amendment 51 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3 c. Highlights that we need a European legal framework on AI, robotics and related technologies that addresses ethical principles and fundamental rights in their development, deployment and use; notes that such framework should agree on ethical and technical standards to govern the use of new technologies, such as AI;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3 d. Stresses that AI products and services may deliver different experiences to different consumers; highlights the importance of gender and ethnic diversity in digital careers to achieve digital products and services that fully address and represent the diverse set of experiences and needs of European consumers;
Amendment 74 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for massive investment in clusters of excellence; calls to the Commission to facilitate the development of digital innovation hubs across the Member States in order to ensure the capacity-building, sharing of best practices in AI development and deployment and to mobilise the research and innovation along the entire value chain; recognises that such digital innovation hubs can also contribute to attract the access to talent and research capabilities in AI;
Amendment 79 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls to the Commission to initiate cross-sectoral dialogues, giving priority to healthcare, rural administrations and public service operators in order to present an action plan to facilitate the development, research and adoption of AI applications;
Amendment 81 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Calls for more investment in research, innovation, science and the scientific community, which is the driving force of the technological and digital revolution;
Amendment 85 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Demands measures to end to the brain drain and attract the best minds to the EU; considers that the new Skills Agenda for Europe must address the challenges of adapting and raising new qualifications that reinforce the green and digital transition, including ethical aspects of AI;
Amendment 87 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Recognizes the need to protect the citizens and workers potentially at risk of displacement due to AI; calls to the Commission to develop strategies to manage digital transition by supporting reskilling programs, improving professional education, ensuring greater access to talent and provide long-life trainings for the current and future workforce with particular focus on SMEs; notes that education and transparency of new data driven technologies is important for the workforce to be able to understand, and be part of, the fair implementation; stresses the right of employees to know where and how their data is collected; Calls on social partners to explore the potential of digitalisation, data and AI to increase sustainable productivity, improve the well-being of their workforces while respecting workers’ rights as well as investing in awareness rising and digital literacy schemes;
Amendment 93 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Stresses that 90% of jobs require basic digital skills while 42% of EU citizens lack basic digital skills1a; _________________ 1a https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single- market/en/digital-economy-and-society- index-desi
Amendment 94 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8 c. Calls for promoting the creation and expansion of digital knowledge and support the research programmes and networks created among European universities in order to help European businesses and entrepreneurs attract the best talent and become the vanguard of digital innovation worldwide. Skills shortages and mismatches can be prevented by improving and facilitating connections between the education and training systems and the needs of companies to innovate;
Amendment 96 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 d (new)
Paragraph 8 d (new)
8 d. Stresses that in order for new digitalisation wave to be successful, one of the crucial challenges is to provide sufficient digital skills for European digital sector; recalls that women are under-represented at all levels in the digital sector in Europe, from students (32% at Bachelor, Master or equivalent level)up to top academic positions (15%) and that the gap is largest in ICT specialist skills and employment, where only 18% are women in the EU2a _________________ 2a https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single- market/en/news/digital-economy- scoreboard-shows-women-europe-are- less-likely-work-or-be-skilled-ict
Amendment 97 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recognises that AI deployment is key to European competitiveness in the digital era; highlights that to facilitate the uptake of AI in Europe, a common European approach is needed to avoid internal market fragmentation; calls for promoting AI technologies aimed at improving public services with collective benefits; stresses that AI can help to break down the silos by linking and streamlining public services to improve administration for the benefit of citizens and businesses as well as provide real- time data bases for services and decision making;
Amendment 105 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. States that increased digitalisation will bring new energy needs but also contribute to bring efficiency with providing better understanding of processes and leading to their improvements; recognises that AI can help to identify where energy improvements can be made for energy and costs savings; furthermore AI can better help to measure energy efficiency, improve energy management and access to renewable storage;
Amendment 116 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that access to big data is a key for the development of AI; calls for a new approach to data regulation; underlines the importance of level playing field and EU wide interoperability when using the exponentially increasing amount of the industrial and public data; recalls that success of the Union’s data economy as well as AI development and deployment primary depends on the wider ICT ecosystem, closing the digital divide, upskilling and reskilling of workforce, developing the IoT, fibre, quantum, block;
Amendment 120 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Recalls that access to data must result from a transparent trade-off with citizens; recognises that when citizens authorize the use of the data, receiving as counterpart better services of general interest and a more competitive offer from the market; states that transparency and monitoring of the use of data must be ensured;
Amendment 134 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Warns against overregulating AI; recalls that regulation must be balanced, agile, permanently evaluated, and based on soft regulation except for high-risk areas; recognises that a regulatory approach to the definition of risk focusing only on high-risk sectors (healthcare, transport, energy and parts of the public sector) and high-risk uses or purposes can lead to potential loopholes;
Amendment 139 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Notes that data-driven technologies, including AI are becoming the dominant force in the digital economy; states that any regulatory framework will need to address the question of production and use, interoperability, access to and sharing of data, reskilling of workforce and data management, in particularly SMEs;
Amendment 143 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11 b. Supports the creation of "ecosystem of trust" as stated in the Commission's White paper on AI that should give citizens sufficient confidence to take up AI applications and provide to companies and public organisation the legal certainty to innovate in AI deployment;
Amendment 153 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Highlights that EU continues its international cooperation on AI with like- minded countries and global players with the approach of EU rules and values; calls on the Commission to closely monitor international level playing field in AI development and deployment;
Amendment 1 #
2020/2176(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. AcknowledgeHighlights that, in the opinion of the Court of Auditors, the transactions of the European Securities and Markets Authority (the ‘Authority’) underlying the annual accounts for the year 2019 are legal and regular in all material aspects;
Amendment 2 #
2020/2176(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Welcomes the Authority’s efforts towards a more coordinated supervisory regime across the European financial system; underlines its role to ensure a stable, well-integrated, efficient and safe financial market; highlights the importance of consumer protection in the Union by promoting fairness and transparency on the product and financial services market, and looks forward to receiving an update on future measures taken in this direction, including also responses to the challenges of the digitalisation of the economy and sustainability measures;
Amendment 3 #
2020/2176(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Welcomes the Authority’s Fast Track Peer Review Report of November 2020 on the application of the guidelines on the enforcement of financial information (ESMA/2014/1293) by BaFin and FREP in the context of Wirecard; calls on the Authority to request further harmonisation of EU rules regarding financial supervision;
Amendment 4 #
2020/2176(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Underlines the duty of the financial system in responding appropriately to the financial sustainability challenges, the European Green Deal and the Paris Agreement; welcomes, therefore, the Authority’s efforts of incorporating additional number of FTEs in the 2020 ESMA budget in order to cover its new mandate on sustainability; looks forward to an update in the second half of 2020 on the progress in this area;
Amendment 5 #
2020/2176(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1 d. Welcomes the plans of setting up ESMA's Advisory Committee on Proportionality, foreseen for Q1 2020 to oversee the principle of proportionality and looks forward to receiving a progress update on this in the second half of 2021;
Amendment 6 #
2020/2176(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1 e. Underlines the importance of an open, efficient and independent European administration for all European agencies and the whole Union; recalls the problem of the revolving door conflict of interest situations and stresses the need for a unified legal framework to address these issues;
Amendment 11 #
2020/2176(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Stresses the urgency to allocate sufficient resources to the Authority to allow it to carry out its allocated tasks in an adequate and efficient manner;
Amendment 12 #
2020/2176(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Takes note of the Report on the annual accounts of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) for the financial year 2019 of the European Court of Auditors, that the case of using IT service contracts for the provision of labour is still unsolved; notes that this is non-compliant with EU social and employment rules; calls on the Authority, therefore, to ensure that contracts avoid any confusion and ensure that they are in line with European social and employment rules;
Amendment 1 #
2020/2175(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. AcknowledgeHighlights that, in the opinion of the Court of Auditors, the transactions of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (the ‘Authority’) underlying the annual accounts for the year 2019 are legal and regular in all material aspects;
Amendment 2 #
2020/2175(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Welcomes the Authority’s efforts towards a more coordinated supervisory regime across the European financial system; underlines its role to ensure a stable, well-integrated, efficient and safe financial market; highlights the importance of consumer protection in the Union by promoting fairness and transparency on the product and financial services market, and looks forward to receiving an update on future measures taken in this direction, including also responses to the challenges of the digitalisation of the economy and sustainability measures;
Amendment 3 #
2020/2175(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Welcomes the Authority’s new measures with a view to increased consumer protection, including bilateral country visits with focus on conduct issues, NCAs support and the development of cooperation platforms focusing on cross-border issues so as to address the need for closer supervision in certain Member States addressing thereby vulnerabilities in the insurance markets and protecting consumers from unfair practices of multinational insurance companies;
Amendment 4 #
2020/2175(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Underlines the duty of the financial system in responding appropriately to the financial sustainability challenges, the European Green Deal and the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 5 #
2020/2175(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1 d. Underlines the importance of an open, efficient and independent European administration for all European agencies and the whole Union; welcomes in this regard EIOPA’s Ethics Rules revision, which is yet to be approved by the Commission, and welcomes EIOPA’s work towards deeper cooperation with the other agencies, but recalls the need for a unified legal framework to address these issues;
Amendment 6 #
2020/2175(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. SGenerally welcomes EIOPA’s efforts towards increased efficiency in its recruitment process, by inter alia coordinating on existing tools from other EU institutions and authorities; shares the Court’s observation that to compensate for a shortage of posts the Authority relies on consultants and interim staff, which may pose risks if too few qualified staff are to supervise complex work of external contractors or cause risks of contractual litigation; notes recent improvements of shifting human resources allocation from regulatory towards supervisory tasks and understands that regulatory tasks will increase in the near future with major upcoming regulatory reviews, which will pose further structuring challenges; welcomes moreover recent efforts towards a more gender balanced staffing policy;
Amendment 13 #
2020/2175(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Stresses the urgency to allocate sufficient resources to the Authority to allow it to carry out its allocated tasks in an adequate and efficient manner;
Amendment 1 #
2020/2174(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. AcknowledgeHighlights that, in the opinion of the Court, the European Banking Authority’s transactions underlying the annual accounts for the year 2019 are legal and regular in all material aspects;
Amendment 2 #
2020/2174(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Welcomes the Authority’s efforts towards a more coordinated supervisory regime across the European financial system; underlines its role to ensure a stable, well-integrated, efficient and safe financial market; highlights the importance of consumer protection in the Union by promoting fairness and transparency on the product and financial services market, and looks forward to receiving an update on future measures taken in this direction, including also responses to the challenges of the digitalisation of the economy and sustainability measures;
Amendment 3 #
2020/2174(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Stresses that the supervision of the public financial sector positively contributes to combating tax fraud and money laundering;
Amendment 4 #
2020/2174(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Recalls the importance of the Authority in the prevention of money laundering and terrorism financing; looks forward to seeing the 10-point action plan for 2020/21 to enhance the future framework of prudential and anti-money laundering requirements over dividend arbitrage schemes;
Amendment 5 #
2020/2174(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Amendment 6 #
2020/2174(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1 e. Welcomes the establishment of an Advisory Proportionality Committee to oversee the principle of proportionality and looks forward to receiving the proposed methodology on how the Committee will provide input to EBA’s annual work programme;
Amendment 7 #
2020/2174(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 f (new)
Paragraph 1 f (new)
Amendment 13 #
2020/2174(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Stresses the urgency to allocate sufficient resources to the Authority to allow it to carry out its allocated tasks in an adequate and efficient manner;
Amendment 14 #
2020/2174(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Recalls the Report on the annual accounts of the European Banking Authority (EBA) for the financial year 2019 of the European Court of Auditors, according to which the EBA might have used IT service contracts for the provision of labour, which is not in compliance with EU social and employment rules; calls the Authority, therefore, to ensure that contracts avoid any confusion between the procurement of IT services and of interim workers;
Amendment 18 #
2020/2174(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls its resolution of 13 January 2020 on institutions and bodies of the EMU: preventing post-public employment conflicts of interest; welcomes the first steps taken towards prevention and proper management of conflicts of interest and transparency measures, by following up on the Ombudsman’s recommendations; looks forward to a full update on the state of play of preventive and management measures taken and/or foreseen;
Amendment 24 #
2020/2174(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Reiterates its call for a gender balanced staff policy, as well as an implemented employment policy fully compliant with EU social and employment rules;
Amendment 43 #
2020/2174(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Recalls that France, as the new host member of the Agency, contributed 2500 000 euros in January 2019 and 500 000 euros in January 2020 to the budget of the EBA, which was adopted in December 2019, but do not contain adequate information on these contributions.
Amendment 17 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas the EIB has taken on a significant role in mobilising financing to the economy following the economic fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
B b. whereas the EIB committed in 2019 to support the objectives of the European Green Deal, align all its financing activities with the goals of the Paris Agreement and become the ‘EU Climate Bank’;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
B c. whereas the EIB Board of Directors approved the Climate Bank Roadmap (CBR);
Amendment 22 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
B d. whereas the EIB has started the review process of its 2011 Transport Lending Policy, with the goal of supporting accessible, efficient, green and safe transport;
Amendment 23 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B e (new)
Recital B e (new)
B e. whereas support for SMEs and Midcaps is a fundamental public policy goal of the EIB; whereas in 2019 alone, the EIB Group supported over 386 600 SMEs and mid-caps with new financing; whereas support for SMEs accounted for 35% of overall EIB signature volume;
Amendment 24 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B f (new)
Recital B f (new)
B f. whereas EIB investment has the capacity to support the social sector, including health, education and housing;
Amendment 25 #
2020/2124(INI)
B g. whereas in 2019 the EIB approved loans worth EUR 7.8 billion for projects outside the Union, including EUR 1.1 billion in least developed countries (LDCs) and fragile states;
Amendment 26 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B h (new)
Recital B h (new)
B h. whereas the EIB Group is currently working to develop counterparty alignment guidelines with environmental and sustainability objectives;
Amendment 27 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Stresses that the economic and social crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has significantly harmed economic growth in the EU and that one of the main fallouts is the decline in investment; underlines that the fall in public and private investment has reached alarming levels;
Amendment 35 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Supports the European Council’s conclusion that the EIB should have the necessary capital to implement Union policies and the invitation to the EIB Board of Governors to review the capital adequacy of the EIB in view of the instruments included in the MFF and NGEU, as well as the Bank's contribution to the Union's ambitions in fighting climate change and digitalising Europe's economy;
Amendment 46 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Takes the view that a capital increase is justified in order to allow the Bank to provide long-term finance and support key real economy investments that otherwise would have not taken place, while keeping the current AAA status;
Amendment 61 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Commends the EIB for setting out targets and carrying out evaluations of the economic, social and environmental impacts of projects supported, as well as their additionality and sustainability;
Amendment 64 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the importance of avoiding further geographical imbalances in the EIB’s lending activity so as to ensure a broader geographical and sectoral allocation of investments, reduce regional disparities and enhance convergence; welcomes the efforts already made by the EIB in this regard; notices with concern, however, that, according to the geographical breakdown of lending by country in which projects are located, four Member States received almost 50% of the total loans granted in 2019;
Amendment 69 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls for the EIB to address systemic deficiencies that prevent certain regions or countries from taking full advantage of EIB financial opportunities, by, inter alia, strengthening its efforts to expand its loan activities, providing technical assistance and advisory support, especially in regions which attract low investment and which did not benefit significantly from the derogation to the State-aid rules during the pandemic crisis because of the lack of financial capacity of the State;
Amendment 76 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls, in this context, on the EIB to consider proposing additional incentives for projects and credit lines already approved in order to get the projects off the ground as soon as possible and ensure the swift implementation of funds;
Amendment 79 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Notes that in the context of the Coronavirus response and as of 30 September 2020, the EIB has approved 84 operations within the EU for a total investment of €23,5 billion; notes as well that 88% of the approved operations were allocated to SMEs and mid-caps and the health sector;
Amendment 81 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Welcomes the EIB’s participation in COVAX, by investing €400 million in the COVAX Advanced Market Commitment;
Amendment 87 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Welcomes the fact that in 2019 31% of EIB’s lending was climate- related;
Amendment 108 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Notes that the EIB will structure future work on the implementation of the Roadmap around ten new Action Plans, which will build on the first five years of implementation of the EIB’s 2015 Climate Strategy; Demands, in this context, to be regularly and fully informed on the implementation of the Roadmap;
Amendment 111 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14 b. Calls on the EIB to continue to advance mechanisms to better incorporate the inputs from various stakeholders, such as local and regional authorities, trade unions, NGOs and relevant experts, in its investment strategy as the EU’s Climate Bank;
Amendment 112 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14 c. Welcomes the EIB’s commitment to support the European Commission’s Sustainable Finance Action Plan, in particular by aligning with the EU Taxonomy for tracking climate action and environmental sustainability finance, and by adopting the “Do No Significant Harm” criteria as a base to evaluate projects;
Amendment 113 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls that the review of the EIB’s transport lending policy is a key priority; stresses the importance of aligning the EIB’s transport portfolio with the Paris Agreement as soon as possible; calls for the swift adoption of a new transport financing policy strategy aiming to decarbonise the EU transport sector by 2050 and promote accessible, efficient, green and safe means of transport; underlines, in this context, that the EIB should continue its engagement in financing innovation and green technology for aviation;
Amendment 128 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Calls on the EIB to support projects aimed at facilitating a just transition in the Member States; underlines that the transition towards a carbon-neutral economy must be inclusive, fair and must leave no one behind; suggests the EIB to proactively work with Member States in view of supporting regions where jobs are highly dependent on high-emitting industries;
Amendment 129 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16 b. Welcomes the fact that the EIB is the world’s largest issuer of green bonds which have raised € 34,6 billion of Climate Awareness Bonds and Sustainability Awareness Bonds over 12 years; calls on the EIB to continue and to expand the issuance of green bonds to enhance the liquidity of that market and to remain involved in the development of an EU green bond standard;
Amendment 140 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Welcomes the fact that in 2019 the EIB supported innovation and skills with €14.4 billion; calls the EIB to enhance its support for innovation and skills;
Amendment 141 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17 b. Recalls that SMEs are the back bone of Europe's economy, representing 99% of all businesses in the EU and employing at around 100 million people Welcomes the fact that in 2019 the EIB provided financing for SMEs and mid- caps with total investment amounting to €25.5 billion, supporting 386 000 companies;
Amendment 146 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Notes that the COVID-19 outbreak revealed the fragility of the EU’s supply chains and the insufficiency of IT networks; calls on the EIB to align its investment strategy to help ensure greater resilience of the internal market’s value chains and strengthen the European industrial sector, especially in strategic areas;
Amendment 149 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18 b. Calls on the EIB to mobilise sufficient support for infrastructure on delivering faster internet speed to all regions in the EU and bridge the existing digital divide;
Amendment 153 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Calls on the EIB to continue its support towards advancing digital skills, in particular for employees in sectors of the economy in need adjustment and requalification;
Amendment 154 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Calls on the EIB to enhance its support to innovative European companies through all stages of development, from seed to growth capital, financing the creation of a knowledge economy by combining investment in skills, research, infrastructure and energy efficiency with support for young tech companies;
Amendment 158 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Underlines that the EIB will continue to be the main investment partner for the implementation of the InvestEU programme;
Amendment 159 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20 b. Welcomes the EIB’s commitment to invest in the social sector, thereby fostering well-being, access to education, health and housing, as well as the acquisition of skills required by a modern knowledge-based economy;
Amendment 165 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the EIB to play an active role in helping Member States to deliver on the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, while standing ready to align with the forthcoming Commission action plan and the Social Summit in Porto; points toreiterates the importance of ex-ante and ex- post evaluations of the sustainability, economic, social and environmental impact of projects backed directly or indirectly by the EIB;
Amendment 170 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Calls on the EIB to refrain from participating in projects which may weaken citizens’ access to high quality public services;
Amendment 171 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22 b. Notes that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge negative impact on children’s education and well-being across the globe, with millions of children still without access to education due to lockdown measures and therefore at risk of regression and suffering potential lifelong effects; welcomes the EIB’s investment in education, as investing in education helps to eradicate poverty, boost economic growth and improve gender equality; calls on the EIB to increase its investment in education to help mitigate the severe impact of the COVID-19crisis on education systems globally;
Amendment 173 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Welcomes the fact that the EIB is the largest multilateral lender in the world that strives to support EU external cooperation and development policies; notes that the EIB has been active outside the EU for over 50 years with €64.8bn loans granted in 106 different countries as of end-2019, of which EUR 7.9bn were signed in 2019;
Amendment 175 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Insists that the EIB should apply the same standards and criteria to assess and evaluate projects inside and outside the European Union, including those recently agreed in the CBR ; Considers, in this context, that the EIB should enhance its monitoring and reporting of projects outside the EU and improving its analysis of the economic, social and environmental impacts;
Amendment 176 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23 b. Welcomes the provisional agreement reached between the European Council and the European Parliament on the regulation setting up the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument; notes in particular the role the EIB will play in the context of the European Fund for Sustainable Investment;
Amendment 183 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Stresses the need for full alignment of EIB investments in third countries with EU external action and sustainable development priorities;
Amendment 192 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Proposes the establishment of a protocol for a Memorandum of Cooperation between the EIB and Parliament, applicable with immediate effect, in order to improve interinstitutional dialogue and enhance the EIB’s transparency and accountability, specifying the rights of Parliament and its Members as regards access to documents, data, questions put to the EIB, regular hearings and economic dialogues;
Amendment 221 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Welcomes the EIB’s Group Strategy on Gender Equality and Gender Action Plan; takes note of the 2019 Progress Report on Diversity and Inclusion; notes that women represent 51.4% of the EIB workforce; regrets the fact that women are still not sufficiently represented in managerial and senior office positions; believes that more needs to be done in this regard during the implementation of the second phase of the Action Plan in 2021; calls, therefore, on the EIB to further encourage the participation of women and actively promote a balance gender representation in its senior positions;
Amendment 237 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30 a. Calls on the EIB to take advantage of the ongoing review of its overall policy on alignments with counterparties and ensure greater transparency and stricter due diligence over its partners and their eligibility to disburse EIB-backed funds under strict conditionality, comprising ethical, integrity, social and environmental criteria;
Amendment 239 #
2020/2124(INI)
30 b. Reiterates, in this regard, its call on the EIB to only work with counterparties which have decarbonisation plans in place by the end of 2025, without prejudice to the ability of the EIB to offer technical assistance on devising such decarbonisation plans;
Amendment 240 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 c (new)
Paragraph 30 c (new)
30 c. Asks the EIB to provide more regular, in-depth and comprehensive information on the financial intermediaries responsible to redistribute loans in the context of lending operations and include contractual clauses concerning mandatory disclosures from these institutions;
Amendment 241 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 d (new)
Paragraph 30 d (new)
Amendment 242 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 e (new)
Paragraph 30 e (new)
30 e. Calls on the EIB to reinforce contractual clauses enabling it to suspend disbursements in cases of projects' non- compliance with environmental, social, human rights, tax and transparency standards;
Amendment 243 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 f (new)
Paragraph 30 f (new)
30 f. Welcomes that the EIB Anti- Fraud Policy, which is the main framework on preventing and deterring Prohibited Conduct in EIB activities, is currently being revised;
Amendment 244 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 g (new)
Paragraph 30 g (new)
30 g. Calls furthermore for a stringent Exclusion Policy, to provide the Bank with the possibility to go beyond the application of contractual remedies, by excluding entities found engaged in fraud, corruption, money laundering or other forms of wrongdoing from EIB financing;
Amendment 245 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 h (new)
Paragraph 30 h (new)
30 h. Takes note of the December 2020 Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism Framework of the EIB; is concerned that the framework outlined is not detailed on specific procedures to align the Bank’s activities with EU law, namely on customer due diligence and in particular when enhanced due diligence takes place;
Amendment 246 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 i (new)
Paragraph 30 i (new)
30 i. Welcomes the adoption of the EIB Group non-cooperation jurisdiction (NCJ) policy in 2019 and subsequent revision of implementing internal procedures; recalls that the policy foresees a general prohibition to enter into operations with contracting counterparties incorporated or established in NCJs, except under strict conditions;
Amendment 247 #
2020/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 j (new)
Paragraph 30 j (new)
30 j. Welcomes the European Court of Auditors’ work with respect to Union budget funds managed by the EIB and calls on the institutions to agree on enhancing ECA audit rights within the limits of the EU Treaties;
Amendment 28 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas both the ECB and the SRB call for the swift completion of the Banking Union namely with the establishment of the EDIS (European Deposit Insurance Scheme);
Amendment 43 #
2020/2122(INI)
C a. whereas the regulatory treatment of sovereign debt exposures in the EU is in line with international standards;
Amendment 54 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas consumer protectionand investor protection is paramount to the deepening of the Capital Markets Union (CMU), but varies across the Banking Union;
Amendment 59 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas prudential and anti-money laundering supervision is necessaryfully harmonised standards and institutional cooperation on the prudential aspects of anti-money laundering and anti-money laundering supervision and enforcement are necessary to protect the integrity of the EU’s financial system;
Amendment 66 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the withdrawal of the UK from the EU has resulted in the relocation of some banking services to the EU;
Amendment 68 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the EU and the UK are currently committed to maintaining regulatory and supervisory cooperation in the field of financial services; whereas this engagement by the UK should be kept for future relations;
Amendment 76 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas depositors across the Banking Union shouldmust enjoy the same level of protection;
Amendment 92 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that the Banking Union has delivered the institutional set-up for greater market integration, through the SSM and the SRM, while its third pillar, a European deposit insurance scheme (EDIS) is still lacking;
Amendment 104 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Notes that the full implementation of the Banking Union is necessary to deliver better conditions for the financing of the European economy, both to households and companies, still largely reliant on bank credit to foster investment and job creation;
Amendment 119 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the vital contribution to addressing the crisis of public guarantee schemes, moratoria on loan repayments for borrowers in financial difficulty, the central banks’ liquidity programmes and the ECB’s targeted longer-term refinancing operations (TLTRO) and pandemic emergency purchase programme (PEPP); stresses the importance of keeping the above measures in place as long as necessary;
Amendment 134 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes the ‘quick fix’ to the Capital Requirements Regulation31 extending transitional arrangements in order to support banks’ lending capacity32 ; believes that a 2 year freeze of the calendar of minimum loss coverage requirements set in the CRR and of supervisory expectation should be examined, considering that in many countries civil courts have been closed or their activity significantly reduced and collateral enforcement procedures have been postponed or delayed; underlines that such regulation could introduce a perverse incentive for banks towards starting judicial procedures for credit recovery and collateral enforcement also for those borrowers who experience temporary difficulties in payments; encourages the application of forbearance measures to firms and households, and calls for the removal of all regulatory obstacles to their application; _________________ 31Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on prudential requirements for credit institutions and investment firms and amending Regulation (EU) No 648/2012 (OJ L 176, 27.6.2013, p. 1). 32Regulation (EU) 2020/873 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2020 amending Regulations (EU) No 575/2013 and (EU) 2019/876 as regards certain adjustments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (OJ L 204, 26.6.2020, p. 4).
Amendment 146 #
2020/2122(INI)
8. Calls for a well-orchestrated, gradual shift from pandemic relief to recovery support tools, taking into consideration at every step the current conditions;
Amendment 162 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes the accelerated pace of digitalisation in the banking sector, while pointing to the insufficient level of investment and regulation in this area;
Amendment 166 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Welcomes the Commission’s Proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD); calls on the Commission to deploy further efforts to better align financial market activity with sustainability objectives and environmental, social and governance criteria, including the development of sustainability ratings based on ESG criteria;
Amendment 177 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes the postponement of the implementation of the Basel III reforms and awaits the Commission’s upcoming proposal on the implementation of the finalised standards, taking into account, where appropriate, the specificities of the EU banking sector and the necessity to introduce measures aimed at increasing banks’ lending to the real economy;
Amendment 185 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes the interdependencies between banks and central counterparties (CCPs) and increasingly with crypto- assets and digital finance;
Amendment 198 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Calls on the Commission to review the eligibility criteria with the objective of attracting a higher number of applications from women;
Amendment 210 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that sound management of credit risk should remain one of the key priorityies for the SSM;
Amendment 218 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that ensuring proper and timely management of deteriorated exposures will be key to preventing a build-up of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the short term; calls on supervisors to continue to adequately consider the side effects that massive disposals of NPLs can have on prudential balance sheets of banks that use internal models;
Amendment 230 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses that banks should diligently assess the financial soundness and viability of businesses, proactively engage with distressed debtors to manage their exposures, and offer financing and restructuring options to viable companies and sectors whose prospects of recovery post pandemic, analysed on a case-by- case basis, remain high; stresses that the prudential framework should be consistently amended to allow and encourage such options;
Amendment 234 #
2020/2122(INI)
18 a. Underlines the need to protect borrowers' rights in the context of NPL transactions and calls on Member States to put measures in place to ensure that borrowers, who might be in already vulnerable financial situations, are not subject to aggressive and unfair treatment and practices by poorly-regulated debt buyers and collectors; calls on the Commission, in the upcoming revision of the Consumer Credit Directive, to laydown more ambitious provisions on the protection of borrowers against abusive practices, ensuring that those rights apply equally to existing and future loans;
Amendment 236 #
2020/2122(INI)
18 b. Underlines the importance of protecting consumer rights, namely regarding unfair terms and practices, banking fees, the transparency of products costs, profitability and risks; notes that the Banking Union still lacks effective tools to tackle problems consumers are facing such as unfair commercial practices and artificial complexity; calls, in this respect, on the European Banking Authority to devote more focus in fulfilling its mandate on properly collecting, analysing and reporting on consumer trends, and also on the review and coordination of financial literacy and education initiatives by the competent authorities; calls further on the Commission to scrutinise the unfair clauses and practices employed by the banking sector, in consumer contracts and to ensure the effective and swift implementation by all Member States of the Directive 93/13/EEC on unfair terms by using all means in place;
Amendment 251 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses the benefits of banking consolidation in addressing the overcapacities and fragmentation of the banking sector, taking into account each MS specificities; remains concerned, nonetheless with the existence of “too-big- to-fail” institutions; stresses furthermore the benefits of protecting diversity/plurality of financial sectors in building up systemic trust and maintaining the financial stability;
Amendment 261 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Is concerned that as Member States sell increasing amounts of sovereign bonds, their share in banks’ balance sheets grows, potentially aggravating the doom loop; considerstresses that the creation of Next Generation EU willcan provide high-qualita truly European safe assets;
Amendment 267 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Takes the view that these high quality European Safe Assets will diversify the pool of safe assets available in the EU, providing an opportunity for banks to reduce the exposure of their balance sheets to national sovereign debt and contributing to strengthen the international role of the euro;
Amendment 275 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. NotWelcomes the efforts of the SSM to provide guidance and clarity to banks for self-assessing and appropriately reporting environmental and climate change-related risks; stresses that further supervisory pressure is required for financial institutions to disclose appropriately climate-related and environmental risks; considers the SSM climate risk stress test an important step in evaluating banks’ practices and identifying concrete areas of improvement;
Amendment 285 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Notes the EBA’s role in leading, coordinating and monitoring the EU financial sector’s fight against money laundering and terrorist financing; welcomes the ECB’s efforts over the past two years to enhance exchange of information between the SSM and AML/CFT supervisors to better take into account AML aspects in prudential supervision measures;
Amendment 307 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Welcomes the fact that while the SRB was not required to take resolution action in 2020, it nevertheless collaborated with the SSM regarding close-to-crisis cases; appreciates the advancement of the current resolution planning cycle, and reiterates that MRELproportionate MREL setting represents one of the key elements in enhancing banks’ resolvability while ensuring broader financial stability;
Amendment 318 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Considers it necessary to have in place an EU liquidationcomprehensive regime for banks for which the SRB assesses that there is no public interest in resolution;
Amendment 321 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30 a. Stresses that the “sale of business” strategy should be prioritised by the SRB as a way to minimise value losses in resolution and liquidation; considers therefore that access to the SRF and the national deposit guarantee schemes (NDGSs) should be facilitated, as a way to minimise tax payer contributions and destruction of value, and ensure financial stability;
Amendment 335 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Considers it necessary to review the public interest assessment in order to allow resolution tools to be applied to a broader group of banks, namely for middle-sized banks;
Amendment 350 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. NotStresses the importance of depositors across the Banking Union enjoying the same level of protection of their savings; takes note of the Commission proposal to further strengthen citizens’ confidence in the protection of deposits by introducing an EDIS;
Amendment 376 #
2020/2122(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36 a. Calls for further steps towards a time-bound work plan on all outstanding elements needed to complete swiftly the Banking Union and deliver a fully-fledged EDIS;
Amendment 19 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the shock is symmetrical but the impact varies considerably among Member States, reflecting the severity of the pandemic and the stringency of their containment measures, but also their specific economic exposures and initial conditions, including the vulnerability of particular sectors and their available scope for discretionary fiscal policy responses; Due to their strong interdependencies, an incomplete recovery in one country would spill over to all the other countries and dampen economic growth everywhere;
Amendment 28 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas a determined, coordinated and solidarity-based European response is essential to mitigate the negative economic and social consequences of the crisis, the fragmentation of the internal market and the further deepening of macroeconomic divergence and structural polarisation between regions and countries;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas most of the effects are likely to be temporary and the national and European policies in place to support incomes, jobs, liquidity and investment are effective, economic activity will rebound once restrictions are gradually eased; whereas, nevertheless, lasting negative consequences can be expected, such as continued subdued demand, market and income uncertainties, investment shortfalls and drops in employment, which reduce the productive potential of the economy and harm a return to the former trajectory of production and growth;
Amendment 40 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas the Commission estimates total government financing needs at € 5.4trn over 2020 and 2021. This includes pre-crisis financing needs of € 3.7trn and additional financing needs due to the impact of the COVID-19 crisis of € 1.7trn for EU Member States over 2020 and 2021;1a _________________ 1a Commission Staff Working Document: Identifying Europe's recovery needs https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/ec onomy- finance/assessment_of_economic_and_in vestment_needs.pdf
Amendment 43 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas the COVID 19 crisis is affecting vulnerable groups in particular, resulting in increased inequalities, poverty, unemployment and social divergences, as well as undermining social and employment standards in Europe;
Amendment 47 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C d (new)
Recital C d (new)
Cd. whereas women are disproportionately hit as a result of the crisis;
Amendment 48 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C e (new)
Recital C e (new)
Ce. whereas the EU and its Member States have committed to the treaty-based values, implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda, the European Pillar of Social Rights and the Paris Climate Agreement;
Amendment 49 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C f (new)
Recital C f (new)
Cf. whereas the disruption is affecting the European economy as a whole, and whereas an equal debt issuance capacity and access to funding must be ensured in order to deal with the crisis, including for Member States not in the euro area;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes with great concern that, according to the Commission’s Spring 2020 economic forecast, the EU is expected to suffer the deepest recession in its history in 2020; with a contraction in EU GDP of 7½%, far deeper than during the financial crisis in 2009, a surge of the aggregate budget deficit from 0.6% of GDP in 2019 to 8½% of GDP in 2020 in both the euro area and the EU, a new peak of the euro area’s aggregate debt-to- GDP ratio of close to 103% reversing the declining trend since 2014, unemployment in the euro area is expected to increase from 7.5% in 2019 to 9½% and HICP inflation in the euro area of 0.2% in 2020; 1a _________________ 1aEuropean Economic Forecast Spring 2020 https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/ec onomy-finance/ip125_en.pdf
Amendment 62 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is concerned at the negative impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the global economy, trade, income inequalities and poverty; , with a projected contraction of the global GDP (excluding the EU) by about 3% this year, which is a sharper downturn than during the Global Financial Crisis in 2008-2009, a fall of world import volumes by more than 10% and a fall of euro area exports by about 13% in 2020; Is alarmed about the increase in poverty since many emerging and low-income countries have limited capacity to deal with a health crisis of this magnitude as well as limited policy space to absorb the macroeconomic impact, in particularly in face of subdued prospects for commodity prices and tightened financial conditions; 1b _________________ 1b European Economic Forecast Spring 2020 https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/ec onomy-finance/ip125_en.pdf
Amendment 71 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the Commission’s estimate of the investment needs of the EU for delivering the green transition and digital transformation amounts to at least EUR 595 billion per year8 27 in 2020 and 2021 will amount to €1,5trn in addition to the baseline assumed in the spring forecast, and for delivering the green transition and digital transformation to at least €595bn per year8; including additional investment needs of €20bn per year to make the strategic investments for EU autonomy to strengthen the resilience of industries and the EU’s strategic autonomy for most- needed goods and services (medical products and pharmaceuticals, strategic digital infrastructure, key enabling technologies, critical raw materials, defence and space); _________________ 8 Commission Staff Working Document -: Identifying Europe's recovery needs, p. 16: https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/eco nomy- finance/assessment_of_economic_and_inv estment_needs.pdf
Amendment 78 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 90 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes the swift and strong response to the crisis in the area of monetary and fiscal policy, at both EU and Member State level, with the ECB’s Pandemic Emergency Purchase Programme (PEPP), the activation of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) and the launch of the EIB’s pan- European Guarantee Fund ensuring liquidity and stabilization of financial markets, the activation of the ‘general escape clause' by the European Commission, allowing the maximum flexibility to the fiscal framework and the adopted temporary state aid rules to allow national governments to financially support healthcare systems and businesses and the imminent European Support Scheme Mitigating Unemployment Risks in Emergency (SURE) to keep people in employment during the crisis;
Amendment 93 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Amendment 96 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Welcomes in principle the Commission’s proposal of a new Recovery and Resilience Facility to support Member States through non-repayable financial support and loans to implement investments and reforms that are essential for a sustainable recovery based on priorities identified in the framework of the European Semester of economic policy coordination, including the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, and in regard to contribute to the 2030 climate goal and to the digital agenda; (Article subject to adjustment due to the state of negotiations)
Amendment 103 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the swift and strong response to the crisis in the area of monetary and fiscal policy, at both EU and Member State level, as well as the European Recovery Plan; cConsiders it essential that the recovery package is fully aligned with the EU’s new growth strategy, i.e. in accordance with the principles of the European Green Deal (EGD), the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and with the aim to protect women’s rights and achieve gender equality and that puts the well-being of citizens and sustainability in the center of our action; Moreover, the recovery fund should provide additional support to the Sustainable Europe Investment Plan (SEIP) to boost the EU’s economies towards a sustainable and inclusive economy that would enable the essential transition to a climate-neutral economy; demands that funds and resources be directed to projects and beneficiaries that comply with our Treaty-based fundamental values, including the rule of law, and that recipient firms protect their workers, pay their fair share of taxes, and refrain from paying out dividends or offering share buy- back schemes aimed at remunerating shareholders;
Amendment 113 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines the need for the recovery plan to protect workers, employees, the self-employed and SMEs and ensure their income compensation; The recovery must be based on upward social economic convergence, social dialogue and improved social rights and working conditions with targeted measures for those in precarious forms of work; Calls on the EU institutions and the Member States to ensure that public financial support to corporations is provided under the condition to guarantee the jobs and the income of their employees, to commit to sustainability objectives upon adherence to international standards of responsible business;
Amendment 118 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the activation of the general escape clause of the Stability and Growth Pact, and expects that it will remain activated at least until the end of 2021 in order to support the efforts of the Member States to recover from the pandemic crisis and strengthen their economic and social resilience; and to pave the way to the ecological transition that is fair and inclusive, that supports the economy’s competitiveness and that addresses the risks posed by climate change, including the resulting increase in regional disparities and social inequalities; In this regard, shares the view of the European Fiscal Board that rapidly reversing the fiscal stance is not favourable for the recovery and that larger and longer fiscal support and the extension of discretionary fiscal measures, including a strong component of government spending, is needed, also in 2021, to sustain demand; 1e _________________ 1e EFB Report 2020: Assessment of the fiscal stance appropriate for the euro area https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/asse ssment-fiscal-stance-appropriate-euro- area_en
Amendment 144 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the conclusion of the European Fiscal Board (EFB)9 that the fiscal framework has to be revised, and i due to its unnecessary complexity, pro- cyclicality, overreliance on unobservable variables and the fact that it has not protected the quality of public expenditure nor promoted public investment during the period of growth the last seven years before the crisis; Is convinced that the deep economic crisis triggered by the pandemic further exacerbates this need; believes that the review and reform have to meet the above requirements in terms of increasing investment relating to climate change and digitalisation and stabilising the new level of investment, while ensuring sound budgetary management; _________________ 9EFBuropean Fiscal Board Annual rReport 2019, p. 71 - https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/infos/files/20 19-efb-annual-report_en.pdf
Amendment 167 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers it essential that the revision of the EU’s fiscal and economic policy framework should be completed by the time the escape clause is repealed and should provide tailor-made solutions to respond to the different needs of the Member States. Calls for rules that enable fiscal policy to respond with discretion to shocks in the short term, and to reduce high public debt ratios to an agreed reference value in the long term, while allowing a sufficient level of public investment, progressive tax policies and stable government revenues, the repayment of loans in a cycle- comfortable manner, and the long-term modernisation of public commodities;
Amendment 187 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Proposes a combination of expenditure rules for public non- investment expenditure and a golden rule for public investment and investments in services of public interest, which is central to both; wishes to see a rapid recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and a transition to a cleaner, socially sustainable and more digital society; Highlights in this respect the European Fiscal Board's analysis that a government investment rule is needed to protect growth-enhancing government expenditure for the EU’s policy priorities and that low interest rates offer a unique opportunity for governments to invest in the future; 1f _________________ 1fEFB Report 2020: Assessment of the fiscal stance appropriate for the euro area https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/20 20_06_25_efb_assessment_of_euro_area_ fiscal_stance_en.pdf
Amendment 213 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the refocus of the European Semester Spring Package aimed at providing an immediate economic policy response to tackle and mitigate the health and socio-economic impact of COVID-19 and reboot economic activity; supports the Commission’s announcement of a reform of the European Semester to convert it into a tool to coordinate the recovery measures, framed by the principles of the EGD, the EPSR and the SDGs; is convinced that this has to include the coordination of measures concerning state aid and tax policies; underlines the need for the integration of a new set of binding sustainability and wellbeing indicators and alternative measurements of growth performance, as they offer an integrated framework encompassing public health, social, environmental and economic concerns; is convinced that this has to include the coordination of measures concerning state aid and tax policies;
Amendment 217 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Underlines the need for the integration of a new set of binding sustainability and wellbeing indicators and alternative measurements of growth performance and calls for a new Sustainable Development Cycle, as one comprehensive surveillance procedure to address the EU’s economic, social and sustainability objectives under one governance framework, and to ensure a coherent approach to the EU’s long-term recovery and resilience strategy;
Amendment 226 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recognises the role that the Commission has allotted to the European Semester in the Recovery Plan and its importance for policy coordination at EU level given the size and the unprecedented nature of the policy measures adopted at the Member State level; notes, however, that the effectiveness and success of the alignment of Member States’ investment and reform programmes to the Semester process will depend on the progress of the Semester reform, reinforced implementation of the Country Specific Recommendations by the Member States and the above-mentioned reform of the Stability and Growth Pact;
Amendment 232 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Welcomes the European Green Deal as our new growth strategy bringing together four dimensions: environment, productivity, stability and fairness, and where competitive sustainability is at the heart of Europe’s social market economy, enabled by digital and green technologies, an innovative industrial base and strategic autonomy, to make Europe a transformational frontrunner;
Amendment 234 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Calls for the improvement of the social scoreboard, considering the UN Agenda 2030, to address and examine the actual social needs of the crisis and addresses lasting consequences with the aim to facilitate quality employment, quality health and social care services, education and training and social protection systems; Furthermore, calls for the completion of the imbalance procedure to monitor and identify social imbalances and to integrate a social imbalance procedure, that would lead to Country Specific Recommendations and the definition of Medium-Term Social Objectives in order to correct such imbalances;
Amendment 246 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls for an institutionalised economic and social dialogue with social partners and relevant stakeholders to strengthen democratic accountability, transparency and the scrutiny role of civil society;
Amendment 254 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Invites the Commission to explore new policies suggested by international institutions that support and contribute to financing a just transition and sustainable growth, as well as aiming to restore Member States’ public finances; calls for the new basket of resources to include income stemming from EU policies favouring both the implementation of environmental protection and the preservation of a fair single market; urges in this context, Members States to agree on including the auction revenues of the Emission Trading Scheme, a contribution on non-recycled plastic packaging and a 3% rate to the share of taxable profits of each Member State, based on the Common Consolidate Corporate Tax Base; calls for the additional inclusion of revenues emanating from the future Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, from a single market levy on very large multinationals, which benefit the most from the possibilities offered by the Single Market, from a fairer taxation of digital companies that are being less affected by lockdown measures as well as revenues generated by a Financial Transaction Tax;
Amendment 270 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recalls the urgent need to complete and reinforce the EMU architecture with a view to protecting citizens and reducing pressure on public finances during external shocks so as to overcome social and economic imbalances, by creating, inter alia, a fiscal capacity for public investment, a macroeconomic stabilisation and cohesion function for the euro area, the completion of the Banking Union and a European unemployment benefit reinsurance scheme; Insists on the principle of the community method to enhance the democratic and social dimension of the EMU;
Amendment 276 #
2020/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Fully supports the European Fiscal Boards call for a permanent fiscal capacity as natural complement to a EU framework, empowered to borrow meaningful amounts of funds on the market, and which focusses on the protection of growth-enhancing government expenditure and allowing to respond to severe shocks in a timely fashion; Stresses that such a capacity has to be accountable to the European Parliament and based on strategic orientations defined under co-decision within a governance framework with the aim to bring value added for its citizens and the EU as a whole, e.g. through investments in the green, digital and social infrastructures;
Amendment 10 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’s intention to review Directive 2009/125/EC; emphasizing an important role that it can play in green recovery and can represent the key element of any post-COVID recovery plans; stresses that broadening its scope should not lead to any watering down of the results achieved in the field of energy efficiency; and material efficiency to decrease dependence on imports and thereby improve resilience of European economy to global crises.
Amendment 63 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that research into materials, processes, technologies and products, as well as into their industrial scale-up, can provide European companies with a worldwide competitive advantage; believes that shortening a number of value chains would make European industrial ecosystems more resilient, competitive and profitable, as well as promote the EU’s strategic autonomy; developing synergy between sectors for an effective EU circular industry; that supports industrial reconstruction and just transformation towards climate-neutrality objectives.
Amendment 117 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is of the opinion that the transition towards a digital economy in all sectors can reduce their environmental footprint, while also boosting the green transition; points out that measures are nevertheless needed to deal with the short- and medium- term costs of the transitions and to make them just; and more inclusive; highlights the importance of stakeholders, including civil society and community representatives.
Amendment 10 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas uncoordinated initiatives at national level, such as stockpiling and penalties, could lead to an increased risk of medicines shortage, while a pan- European coordinated approach and a close dialogue among all actors concerned is crucial to mitigate and prevent medicines shortage, as the covid- 19 crisis has demonstrated;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. Whereas is fundamental to prevent medicine shortages, as well as to mitigate them in case they occur; shortages of medicines are a symptom of unsustainable policies, abundant scientific evidence demonstrates that medicines shortages have numerous root causes: specifically economic causes, increasing regulatory burden, unforeseen surges in demand, supply chain interdependencies and manufacturing and quality challenges;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
A c. Whereas after the pandemic a global economic crisis is expected, this will challenge even more equitable access to medicines and competitiveness of industrial sector;
Amendment 53 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Insists that the Commission urgently launches a multi-stakeholder consultation to identify keyevidence-based drivers within the supply chain issuesand beyond that directly cause or increase the risk of medicine shortages; calls on the Commission to propose ambitious and concrete actions to address these issues in its planned pharmaceutical strategy;
Amendment 56 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Calls on the Commission to coordinate a Pan-European response, with European Medicines Agency (EMA), National Competent Authorities (NCAs), Member States, the pharmaceutical industry and all players in the pharmaceutical supply chain; a coordinated EU response is of utmost importance to coordinate Members States policy measures to individual and uncoordinated national measures to address medicines shortages root causes and prevent them in the long term as well as to ensure the right of patients to universal, equitable, affordable, effective, safe and timely access to essential medicines, as well as to guarantee the sustainability of the EU public healthcare systems;
Amendment 70 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to consider proposing requirements for the pharmaceutical industry to ensure that its supply chain is diversified andincentivize the pharmaceutical industry to put in place a medicine shortage risk mitigation plan for essential medicines to manage any vulnerabilities in and risks to the supply chain;
Amendment 74 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls on the Commission to preserve a competitive research-based pharmaceutical industry taking into account that EU remains by far the world leader manufacturing region of active ingredients for on patent medicines;
Amendment 103 #
2020/2071(INI)
4. Encourages the Commission to propose measures, including financial incentives, to promote investments in green manufacturing for medicines value chain, within the EU, of strategically important chemicals used in medicine production; urges the Commission to also propose measures to incentivise the greater inclusion of EU small and medium-sized enterprises in the medicine supply chain given their key role in research and innovation and inherent ability to quickly adapt their production focus, with a view to coping better with unexpected shocks;
Amendment 109 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Underlines that ensuring a fit for purpose regulatory environment is a key element to protect public health, provide access to high quality medicines and contribute to the prevention of shortages. The adequate use of Information Technology systems will improve regulatory efficiency across Europe; therefore, the Commission should optimize the European regulatory framework by harmonising regulatory telematics projects with a focus on data quality, interoperability and interdependency;
Amendment 129 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. In order to support Member States in the prevention of medicine shortages, calls on the Commission to develop targeted EU Guidelines on procurement of medicines by putting in place the right economic framework, under the EU public procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, aimed at ensuring long term sustainability, competition, security of supply and stimulating investments in manufacturing;
Amendment 147 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Calls on the Commission and relevant authorities, in the mitigation of shortages of medicines, when they occur, to provide regulatory flexibility by allowing targeted measures such as more flexibility for multi-language packs, different pack size and e-leaflet, to ensure that patients are able to access high- quality and safe medicines faster;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas all sectors of the EU economy will be impacted by the transition towards a sustainable economy,
Amendment 26 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas the EU climate law will set in stone the EU’s commitment to climate neutrality by 2050, including ambitious intermediary steps necessary to achieve this objective,
Amendment 29 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas the European Green Deal is a growth strategy and should lead to sustainable and inclusive economic growth, job creation and ensure the strategic autonomy of the EU,
Amendment 34 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas creating a sustainable economic system is central to developing long-term strategic autonomy of the European Union and to increase the EU’s resilience,
Amendment 65 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the Commission’s European Recovery Plan with the European Green Deal at its heart; endorses the underlying principle that public investments will respect the oath to ‘do no harm’; highlights that this oath applies to both social and environmental objectives; emphasises that national recovery and resilience plans should put the EU on the path to a 50 % to 55 % reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 and climate neutrality by 2050 while providing sufficient guarantees to ensure social equity in the sustainable transition;
Amendment 145 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Amendment 148 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Highlights that the success of the Sustainable Europe Investment Plan depends on the coherence of EU policies, therefore underlines the need for harmonised sustainability indicators and a methodology for measuring impact, including LCA and natural capital accounting;
Amendment 176 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for the phasing-out of public and private investments in highly polluting and harmful industries, using the EU taxonomy criteria, for which economically feasible alternatives are available, while fully respecting the rights of Member States to choose their energy mix;
Amendment 246 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls for ensuring that third countries are eligible for cross- border projects that contribute to the objectives of the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 347 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Considers that for the EIB to play a successful role in financing the Green Deal, a bottom-up and participatory approach is crucial, and to better coordinate with various stakeholders, such as local and regional authorities and representatives from civil society;
Amendment 361 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recognises the important role of the national promotional banks and institutions and of international financial institutions (IFIs), including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the World Bank, in the financing of sustainable projects, thereby contributing to the achievement of the goals of the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 391 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Supports a renewed sustainable finance strategy; underlines the need for an EU eco-label for financial products, for an EU Green Bond Standard (EU GBS), and for more reliable, comparable and accessible sustainability data obtained by harmonising sustainability indicators and creating a public sustainability data registerwith sector- specific Key Performance Indicators, an EU public sustainability data register and mainstreaming sustainability within all financial legislation through legislative reviews, enabling investors to better act upon their sustainability preferences;
Amendment 477 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Amendment 511 #
2020/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Amendment 13 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas in its 20 years of existence, the euro has become a symbol of Europe’s economic strength and of its position in the world, becoming a channel of proliferating European values of democracy, free markets and international cooperation;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas despite the euro area’s economic size and influence in global trade, the use of the euro lags behind the US dollar by a wide margin, yet it is still ahead of all other competing currencies, remaining, at the same time, unchallenged as the second most important currency in the international monetary system;
Amendment 22 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the euro's global potential has not been fully reached, and its benefits are shared unevenly among the Eurozone members;
Amendment 30 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas a stronger role of the euro, and its increased use as a reserve currency, would increase the ability of the EU to frame its policy stance vis-a-vis other countries and regions;
Amendment 31 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas a greater role for the euro would provide a higher degree of financial autonomy to the euro area, protecting it from the use of other currencies as foreign policy tools by other national administrations;
Amendment 38 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the stability of a currency is also determined by the stability of the institutions behind it, more European integration is necessary to give additional institutional and political stability behind the euro;
Amendment 40 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas in the long run the attractiveness of a given currency is also determined by the vitality of its economy;
Amendment 48 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the Covid-19 crisis has provided renewed focus on the argument of the greater international role of the euro;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas post-pandemic economic recovery requires the fast implementation of the EU recovery plan, which will address structural weaknesses and put in place policies to enhance growth and competitiveness; whereas such policies are paramount both to enhancing the attractiveness of the euro globally and to strengthening Europe’s economic and financial autonomy; whereas the recently- proposed recovery fund is an excellent example of what is needed as a European fiscal response to build confidence among investors; whereas a meaningful fiscal stimulus, in conjunction with a monetary one – including a joint European effort –, will have a positive effect on the international position of the euro; whereas the premature withdrawal of fiscal stimulus and the lack of coordination of fiscal action can undermine the attractiveness of the euro as an international currency;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the bond issuance that goes together with the recovery fund will allow global investors to get exposure to the euro area as a whole also establishing a genuine euro-area yield curve;
Amendment 59 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
Hb. whereas the ECB’s pandemic emergency purchase programme is a decisive element to maintain price stability and ensure stable sources of funding for the euro area economy;
Amendment 71 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas the USA enjoys the benefits of issuing large amounts of debt securities that are considered on markets around the world as risk free;
Amendment 73 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
Recital J b (new)
Jb. whereas the USA can benefit from the so-called dollar’s “exorbitant privilege” and benefit from seigniorage and the ability to sell government securities at low interest rates to fund a large increase in spending;
Amendment 74 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J c (new)
Recital J c (new)
Jc. whereas American companies have enjoyed the stability that comes from being able to conduct international transactions in their own currency;
Amendment 80 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas the right mix of fiscal and monetary policy is needed to build a deeper and better more stable EMU, necessary to increase the euro’s influence and the benefits that accrue to euro area members;
Amendment 102 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates, in this context, the need to deepen and complete the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU), the Banking Union and the Capital Markets Union (CMU), with a view to enhancing - by strengthening the governance and the fiscal capacity for eurozone to be able to provide a counter-cyclical stabilization function -, the Banking Union - by focusing on an introduction of a common deposits insurance scheme - and the Capital Markets Union (CMU) - in order to ensure deeper cross-border capital flows including strengthening of cooperation on taxation on financial products and convergence of company law and insolvency regimes - with a view to enhancing the EU's political and institutional framework and therefore the international competitiveness of European markets and the attractiveness of the euro;
Amendment 110 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines that the international role of the euro would also benefit from the untapping of the potential of one of the greatest added values of the EU - its single market; calls in this respect for the completion of the single market, which encompasses all EU countries, also the ones not belonging to the euro area;
Amendment 133 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises the need for sustainable and sound fiscal and structural growth- enhancing policies that are based on a commitment to credible fiscal rules; calls for further reflection on the adequacy of the stability and growth pact framework despite the challenging circumstances; supports the plan outlined in Next Generation EU to use, in addition to monetary policy, a fiscal impulse, notably borrowing EUR 750 billion from capital markets bonds to finance the recovery and green transition, in addition to the issuance of EUR 100 billion in ‘social’ bonds under the European instrument for temporary support to mitigate unemployment risks in an emergency (SURE), which is intended to preserve employment; Emphasizes in this respect that a crucial factor in the use of Next Generation EU is, alongside the investment in a greener economy, is to intensify policy to restructure the EU economies toward medium and high-level technologies; applauds the high level of interest that investors have demonstrated in European bonds;
Amendment 142 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Highlights, in this respect, that a higher amount of EU's own resources through various taxes is a step in the right direction in becoming a true fiscal entity, and therefore, strengthening the role of the euro;
Amendment 156 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Underlines that as large and permanent current account surpluses create instability for a prominent international role of a currency, the Euro area growth model should be rebalanced and the export-led tendency shall be offset by measures that stimulate the internal demand, to a level compatible with potential supply;
Amendment 183 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Emphasises that the euro is not only an economic project but also a political one; stresses the irreversible nature of the single currency; draws attention to the requirement for every Member State, with the exception of Denmark, to adopt the single currency once they have met the Maastricht convergence criteria;
Amendment 225 #
2020/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Takes note ofWelcomes the ECB report on the digital euro, and of the value a digital currency can add in strengthening the international role of the euro; supports the ECB’s efforts in ensuring a high level of cyber resilience;
Amendment 59 #
2020/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Emphasizes the need for further deep cooperation and transparency in the area of tax fraud and money laundering between the EU and the UK; underlines the need for the UK and its overseas territories to comply with international and EU standards in these matters; recalls, in this context, the existence of the EU list of third countries with strategic deficiencies in their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks as well as the EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions;
Amendment 129 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination (‘European Semester’), including the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. As part of the goals of the European Semester, structural reforms based on solidarity, integration and social justice are also addressed, with the aim of creating quality employment and growth, ensuring equality of and access to opportunity and social protection, protecting vulnerable groups and improving the living standards of all. Member States develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reforms. Those strategies should be presented alongside the yearly National Reform Programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and/or Union funding.
Amendment 147 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member. The challenges linked to the demographic context have been amplified by COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial and social welfare systems built on strong economic and social structures helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. The medium and long-term consequences of the COVID-19 crisis will critically depend on how quickly Member States’ economies will recover from the crisis, which in turn depends on the fiscal space Member States have available to take measures to mitigate the social and economic impact of the crisis, and on the resilience of their economies. Reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies back on a sustainable recovery path and avoid further widening of the divergences in the Union.
Amendment 166 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The implementation of reforms contributing to achieve a high degree of resilience of deconomiestic econom and societies, strengthening adjustment capacity and unlocking growth potential are among the Union’s policy priorities. They are therefore crucial to set the recovery on a sustainable path and support the process of upward economic and social convergence. This is even more necessary in the aftermath of the pandemic crisis to pave the way for a swift recovery.
Amendment 279 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) The scope of application of the Facility should refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green and digital transitions, health, competitiveness, entrepreneurship, resilience, productivity, stability of the financial systems, culture, education and skills, children and youth policies, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, public healthcare systems, policies in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights - such as social protection - high-quality jobs and investment, gender equality, the integration of people with disabilities, social dialogue and strengthening democratic systems, including efficient and independent judicial systems as well as media pluralism and media freedom.
Amendment 355 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) As local governments and municipalities are the closest to their citizens, and they have a first-hand experience regarding needs and problems of the local communities and economies, they play a crucial role in economic and social recovery. Taking this into consideration municipalities and local governments should be closely involved in the planning and implementation of this Facility, including the preparation of the recovery and resilience plans as well as the management of the projects under the Facility. In order to fully exploit the potential of municipalities and local governments in achieving recovery and resilience, a significant part of resources of the Recovery and Resilience Facility should be dedicated to them, with creating a direct access to those sources for municipalities and local governments.
Amendment 361 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 b (new)
Recital 16 b (new)
(16b) In those Member States, where the EU determines the existence of generalised deficiencies of the rule of law, and subsequently decides to suspend the transfer of Union funds to the government of that Member State, the Recovery and Resilience Fund should be made available via direct management by the Commission, to regional and local governments, enterprises and civil society organisations for projects defined and implemented by them.
Amendment 503 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32 a (new)
Recital 32 a (new)
(32a) Where the European Semester and in particular the country-specific recommendations, identifies challenges that require urgent reforms but the Member State in question makes inadequate use of the allocated funding or the Commission decided to suspend such funding because of unsatisfactory implementation of the recovery and resilience plans or in case of deficiency with regards to rule of law, regional and local level actions, including civil society initiatives that contribute to addressing those challenges should continue to benefit from the Facility, and funding should be made available for regional and local authorities and other stakeholders, including social partners and civil society organisations.
Amendment 516 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34 a (new)
Recital 34 a (new)
(34a) Member States should ensure that communication activities, in particular with regard to the obligation to make visibility of the support provided within the framework of the Facility, are properly disseminated at the appropriate regional and local level, on multiple outlets in a non-discriminatory manner.
Amendment 544 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of implementing act. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. The implementing powers relating to the adoption of the recovery and resilience plans and to the payment of the financial support upon fulfilment of the relevant milestones and targets should be exercised by the Commission in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council, under the examination procedure thereof13 . After the adoption of an implementing act, it should be possible for the Member State concerned and the Commission to agree on certain operational arrangements of a technical nature, detailing aspects of the implementation with respect to timelines, indicators for the milestones and targets, and access to underlying data. To allow the continuous relevance of the operational arrangements in respect of the prevailing circumstances during the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, it should be possible that the elements of such technical arrangements may be modified by mutual consent. Horizontal financial rules adopted by the European Parliament and the Council on the basis of Article 322 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union apply to this Regulation. These rules are laid down in the Financial Regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants, procurement, prizes, indirect implementation, and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. Rules adopted on the basis of Article 322 TFEU also concern the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States, as the respect for the rule of law is an essential precondition for sound financial management and effective EU fundingdelegated act. __________________ 13Regulation (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 Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).
Amendment 552 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) The recovery and resilience plans to be implemented by the Member States and the corresponding financial contribution allocated to them should be established by the Commission by way of implementing act. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. The implementing powers relating to the adoption of the recovery and resilience plans and to the payment of the financial support upon fulfilment of the relevant milestones and targets should be exercised by the Commission in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council, under the examination procedure thereof13 . After the adoption of an implementing act, it should be possible for the Member State concerned and the Commission to agree on certain operational arrangements of a technical nature, detailing aspects of the implementation with respect to timelines, indicators for the milestones and targets, and access to underlying data. To allow the continuous relevance of the operational arrangements in respect of the prevailing circumstances during the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, it should be possible that the elements of such technical arrangements may be modified by mutual consent. Horizontal financial rules adopted by the European Parliament and the Council on the basis of Article 322 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union apply to this Regulation. These rules are laid down in the Financial Regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants, procurement, prizes, indirect implementation, and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. Rules adopted on the basis of Article 322 TFEU also concern the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States, as the respect for the rule of law is an, democratic checks and balances, an independent judiciary, media pluralism and media freedom are essential preconditions for sound financial management and effective EU funding and fighting corruption. __________________ 13 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 Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).
Amendment 1088 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The Commission shall assess the importance and coherence of the recovery and resilience plan and its contribution to the green, social and digital transitions, and for that purpose, shall take into account the following criteria:
Amendment 1119 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them,; whether in particular the plan contains measures aiming at closing the digital gap in EU Member States, and measures boosting the digital literacy;
Amendment 1161 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation, social progress and economic and social resilience of the Member State, decrease inequalities, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 1164 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, the productivity, job creation, and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis, and contribute to enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 1196 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new)
(g a) whether the obligation for the involvement of the stakeholders in the process of the preparation of the recovery and resilience plans according to Article 15(5) of this Regulation, as well as the European Code of Conduct on Partnership was completely fulfilled in line with the principle of partnership. The partnership process shall include an open public consultation of at least 30 days via the internet, which shall be advertised nation-wide. National plans to use the RRF will give full account of the partnership process, and how the contributions of stakeholders were taken into account. This shall be a precondition to approving national plans for the use of the RRF and the transfer of funds to the respective national governments;
Amendment 1370 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 6
Article 19 – paragraph 6
6. Where the Member State concerned has not taken the necessary measures within a period of six months from the suspension, the Commission shall cancelmake the amount of the financial contribution pursuant to Article 14(1) of the Financial Regulatioavailable for regional and local authorities and other stakeholders, including social partners and civil society organisations that contribute to addressing the challenges identified in the recovery and resilience plan after having given the Member State concerned the possibility to present its observations within two months from the communication of its conclusions.
Amendment 1374 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 7 – introductory part
Article 19 – paragraph 7 – introductory part
7. Where, within eighteen months of the date of the adoption the decision referred to in Article 17(1), no tangible progress has been made in respect of any relevant milestones and targets by the Member State concerned, the amount of the financial contribution shall be cancelled pursuant to Article 14(1) of the Financial Regulatiomade available for regional and local authorities and other stakeholders, including social partners and civil society organisations that contribute to addressing the challenges identified in the recovery and resilience plan.
Amendment 1506 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. The recipients of Union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the Union funding, in particular when promoting the actions and their results, by providing coherent, effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences, including the media and the publicthe public, including through the media on a non- discriminatory basis.
Amendment 1510 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 a (new)
Article 26 a (new)
Article 26 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 14 shall be conferred on the Commission until 31 December 2028. 3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 14 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 power specified in that decision. It shall take effect 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 Inter-institutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. 5. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 88 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) In view of the importance of implementing the "Clean Energy for all European package" which plays a key role in the European Union's transition towards a climate neutral economy and in completing the Energy Union, JTF will play an important role in the reconversion of former mine sites to renewable energy generation. This can reduce decommissioning costs, contribute to energy security and provide economic value and jobs to post-mining communities. The development of such projects benefits from the existence of infra-structure and extensive land availability; solutions need to be addressed on a case-by-case basis to ensure suitability to the local conditions. Close cooperation between companies, regulators, investors, land-use planners and local communities is essential to identify the most sustainable uses and maximize social-economic development.
Amendment 146 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Effective implementation of JTF and JTM depends not only on the JTF regulation as such but also on the state aid regime that limits the aid intensity in regions. General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) must foresee higher aid intensity and other possible measures to allow public investments in Just Transition regions.
Amendment 159 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) The planned revision of State Aid rules should aim at reinforcing and simplifying the investment capacity in sustainable solutions and concrete tools for national, regional and local authorities whose role will be instrumental in an effective and innovative implementation of the Just Transition Fund;
Amendment 244 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
In accordance with paragraph 1, the JTF shall exclusively support the following activities:
Amendment 272 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) investments in the deployment of technology and infrastructures for affordable clean energy, in greenhouse gas emission reduction, storage, energy efficiency and renewable energy, including alternative fuels infrastructure;
Amendment 305 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) investments in activities related to medical products, equipment and devices;
Amendment 315 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) investments in green infrastructure, regeneration and decontamination of sites, land restoration and repurposing projects;
Amendment 333 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) developing social infrastructure needed to support the access to labour market, social inclusion and active health ageing;
Amendment 340 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point j
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point j
(j) active inclusion of jobseekers and early retirement support;;
Amendment 366 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) investment related to the production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels with the exception of investments aimed at switching from coal-fired power plants to small flexible gas power plants to ensure the transition to climate neutrality;
Amendment 445 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point j
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point j
(j) synergies and complementarities with other Union programmes, funds and pillars of the Just Transition Mechanism to address identified development needs.
Amendment 54 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that all areas of the budget need to contribute to the overall goals of the European Green Deal and the UN Sustainable Development Goals; recalls in this context the importance of the introduction of athe Just Transition Mechanism to provide targeted support to regions and sectors that are most affected by the transition towards the green economy; stresses the need for solid financing of the Just Transition Fund to address societal, socio-economic and environmental impacts on workers and communities adversely affected by the transition from coal and carbon dependence, and calls for solid financing of the fundso that no regions of the EU are left behind in the energy transition;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission proposal of 2 May 2018 for a Regulation of the Parliament and of the Council on the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States (COM(2018)324),
Amendment 17 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 a (new)
Citation 24 a (new)
- having regard to its legislative resolution of 4 April 2019 on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of the Union’s budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States1a, _________________ 1a Texts adopted, P8_TA(2019)0349.
Amendment 18 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 b (new)
Citation 24 b (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 16 January 2020 on ongoing hearings under Article7 (1) of the TEU regarding Poland and Hungary1b, _________________ 1b Texts adopted, P9_TA(2020)0014.
Amendment 24 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 28 a (new)
Citation 28 a (new)
- having regard to REGULATION (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
Amendment 52 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas gaps and labour market segregation remain high throughout the European Union, contributing to gender differences in pay, pensions, decision- making and wealth;
Amendment 66 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. Whereas net public investment in the euro area fluctuated during previous decade around a level near to zero leading to a deterioration of public infrastructures; Whereas the lack of investment in the European Union does not originate from a lack of saving, but goes hand in hand with an external surplus still expected to reach 3% in the euro area while some Member States have continued running large and persistent surpluses above levels
Amendment 68 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. Whereas it is expected that climate change and the deterioration of the environment will have significant negative impact on economic activities that results in slower productivity gains or sudden, catastrophic events with a non- negligeable probability
Amendment 70 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
C c. Whereas an estimated supplementary investment in the energy, transport and building sectors in the size of 260 millions a year are necessary to only reach a 40%reduction of greenhouse gaz; the financing of those investments will have to come from European and national budgetary means as well as by private investors
Amendment 72 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C d (new)
Recital C d (new)
Amendment 73 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C e (new)
Recital C e (new)
C e. Whereas insufficient or late investment in climate change adaptation and mitigation orin the protection of biodiversity will substantially increase the cost of the unavoidable adjustment
Amendment 74 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C f (new)
Recital C f (new)
C f. Whereas the Member States are due to submit final National Energy and Climate Plans including an estimation of investment needs and financing sources to meet decarbonization targets
Amendment 75 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C g (new)
Recital C g (new)
C g. Whereas an approach to digitalization that is ecologically sustainable, human-centric approach and based on European values will require well designed, conditional financial public support and careful regulation
Amendment 76 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C h (new)
Recital C h (new)
C h. whereas annual revenue losses caused by aggressive corporate tax planning in the EU ranges from EUR 50- 70 billion to EUR 160-190billion depending on the methodology; whereas latest estimates of tax evasion within the EU point to a figure of approximately EUR 825 billion per year
Amendment 77 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C i (new)
Recital C i (new)
C i. whereas tax optimization, tax evasion and tax avoidance for the benefit of some large companies and individuals have resulted in billions of euros in lost revenue for public finance management in several Member States at the expense of SMEs and other taxpayers; contributing to increasing inequality and imbalances
Amendment 238 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Reiterates the need to further deepening the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and reminds that his can only be achieved by introducing a real Eurozone budget
Amendment 251 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Reminds, that one of the core policy areas of the European Semester and a prerequisite of sustained economic well-being is financial stability; therefore it is essential to ensure that financial institutions are better regulated and supervised both in the Eurozone and all over the EU, to put an end to the era of "too-big-to-fail" and massive bailouts paid for by taxpayers;
Amendment 271 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Amendment 328 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Calls on Member States to support and implement EU actions to combat Tax Fraud, Tax Avoidance and Aggressive Tax Planning and anti-money laundering, and in particular, the implementation of the Anti Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD), so that the EU complies with current international standards; calls on the European Commission to publish a first assessment of the ATAD which should have been transposed since 1 January 2019; demands that such assessment includes an analysis on the level of corporate tax revenues, on tax strategies put in place by multinationals and on growth as well as an assessment of the robustness of implementation against new tax avoidance strategies
Amendment 329 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Rule of law Reiterates that the respect for the rule of law is the core basis for business initiatives, investment, a well-functioning labour market and is an essential precondition to comply with the principles of sound financial management enshrined in Article 317 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union; calls on the Council therefore to start interinstitutional negotiations on this matter as soon as possible;
Amendment 335 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17 b. supports the Commission’s initiatives to achieve increased transparency, a reformed VAT system and recognises the work that has been done on the common consolidated corporate tax base; welcomes efforts on the international level to fight tax fraud, tax evasion and tax avoidance; notes that improving effectiveness of national tax systems can increase government revenues significantly
Amendment 336 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17 c. Remains concerned about the implications of tax competition within the EU and with third countries on the sustainability of tax systems and tax collection, as well as consequences on fiscal capacity and fair competition in the EU Internal Market
Amendment 337 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 d (new)
Paragraph 17 d (new)
17 d. Calls for the establishment of an Annual Survey on the European Tax Gap, which would allow to survey the evolution of the tax gap over time and ultimately a guidance on taxation and transparency policy
Amendment 338 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 e (new)
Paragraph 17 e (new)
17 e. Reiterates the need for an annual listing of harmful tax practices that could feed into taxation policy formulation
Amendment 358 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Takes note of AMR 2020’s finding that wage growth at euro area level remains below what would be expected at the current levels of unemployment on the basis of historical data, and that this affects the inflation rate; highlights that the currently low productivity and inflation together with structural reforms transferring collective bargaining to the enterprise level are detrimental to wage growth and are leading to greater income inequality and an increase in the numbers of working poor, with in-work poverty affecting almost one in ten workers in Europe; accordingly advocates wage growth; Reminds that wage levels are unfairly low for substantial groups of European workers, which results in social tension, and has a negative impact on economic activity and growth; calls therefore on the Commission to propose legislation on EU-wide rules for fair minimum wages guaranteeing a dignified quality of life for all workers, as well as a minimum level of social protection; calls for policies to support the establishment of a minimum income scheme and collective bargaining as the main driver for a positive wage dynamic
Amendment 406 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26 a. Reiterates the European Parliament’s call for strengthening its democratic role in the economic governance framework; calls therefore for an Interinstitutional Agreement on Sustainable European Governance granting Parliament a right of consent on the policy recommendations presented in the Annual Sustainable Growth Survey and the Euro area fiscal and on the package of Country-specific Recommendations
Amendment 411 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Invites the stakeholders in this necessary next step to create enhanced democratic accountability mechanisms at both EU and national levels, while formalising the scrutiny role of the EP in the European Semester; calls on the Commission and the Member States to enhance the social dialogue, including over the CSRs, and to engage in dialogue with the social partners; on jobs and their quality there of, such as the fiscal, industrial and tax policies
Amendment 413 #
2019/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27 a. calls the Commission and the MS to enhance the social dialogue including with regard to the CSRs and to engage in a dialogue with social partners on jobs and job quality there of, such as the fiscal, industrial and tax policies
Amendment 4 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
Citation 18 a (new)
- having regard to the European Court of Auditors Briefing paper on EU support for energy storage (Review No 04/2019),
Amendment 8 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the Commission estimates that the EU will need to be able to store six times more energy than today to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050;
Amendment 16 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the transition to a climate- neutral economy requires an energy transition away from fossil fuels towards a climate-neutral and renewable-based system;
Amendment 21 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas most renewable electricity sources, such as wind and solar, are intermittent and variable; whereas the integration of variable renewable energy sources into the electricity system requires increased flexibility regarding supply and demand in order to stabilise the electricity grid and to prevent extreme price fluctuations to maintain security of supply and affordability of energy; whereas this increased flexibility requires increased energy storage facilities in the EU;
Amendment 47 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to develop a comprehensive strategy on energy storage; encourages the Commission to consider all kinds of energy storage including batteries, pumped storage, fly wheels, fuel cells and thermal storage with a technology-open approach, as different storage technologies can have different use cases such as long- and short-term storage and use in industry, transport or homes; notes that the strategy should address the current lack of long-term storage; further encourages the Commission to lay out in the strategy ways to support research, development, innovation and adequate investment in energy storage;
Amendment 79 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the energy transition towards a climate neutral and renewable- based system requires a well-developed electricity grid and advanced storage technologies, backup generation and demand management in order to secure a constant power supply;
Amendment 80 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the energy transition towards a climate-neutral and renewable- based system requires a well-developed electricity grid and advanced storage technologies, backup generation and demand management in order to secure a constant power supply;
Amendment 97 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that the transition to a climate-neutral economy must not endanger security of supply and affordability of energy; stresses that reliable powerenergy supply, increased energy efficiency, affordability and the energy transition must go hand in hand; stresses that this can be achieved by increased energy storage facilities;
Amendment 103 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Underlines that the development of affordable and integrated storage solutions should be the priority and that therefore, cost reductions and efficiency improvements in energy storage solutions are crucial; points out that research and innovation are the key contributors to cost reduction and increased efficiency;
Amendment 114 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Deeply regrets that infrastructure projects which are crucial to the energy transition often face strong resistance at local level; encourages the Member States, regions and municipalities to actively encourage public support at the local levelall levels through collaborative governance, for instance through early public participation and consultation, an abundant dissemination of information, including the cost of non-action, transparency regarding the planned projects and models to make the concerned communities benefit from the installations where appropriate;
Amendment 139 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Points out that most Member States require operators of storage facilities to pay network charges or energy taxes and other levies twice; is convinced that the abolishment of this burden would lead to more energy storage projects being deployed; calls on the Commission to prohibit the double taxation related to energy storage projects in its upcoming proposal for a revised Energy Taxation Directive; calls on the Member States to abolish any kind of double taxation or charges related to energy storage projects;
Amendment 149 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Urgently calls for a revision of the TEN-E Regulation17 before the adoption of the next list of projects of common interest (PCI); calls for the criteria for granting PCI status to be aligned with the EU’s climate and sustainability goalsParis Agreement long-term temperature goal and the EU’s goal for climate neutrality in 2050 through a systematic climate- assessment of all candidate projects for the PCI-list; _________________ 17Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2013 on guidelines for trans- European energy infrastructure and repealing Decision No 1364/2006/EC and amending Regulations (EC) No 713/2009, (EC) No 714/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 (OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39).
Amendment 161 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Regrets the lack of market deployment of research projects under Horizon 2020, and welcomes the planned greater focus on battery projects and close- to-market activities under Horizon Europe, in particular through the creation of the European Innovation Council; calls for greater use of pre-commercial procurement, including public procurement; further calls for sufficient funding for Horizon Europe to be able to support energy storage capacities in the EU as well as for reduced administrative burden in order to facilitate access to finance for start-ups and SMEs active in the field of energy storage; further notes that ways must be found to increase the success rate of research projects in the field of energy storage;
Amendment 173 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes thatwith concern that there is only an indirect reference to energy storage projects in the Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy 2014- 2020; notes, furthermore, that astonishingly few State aid measures for storage projects have been notified in the past;
Amendment 181 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to take into account the important role of storage in the energy transition when reviewing the State aid guidelines; calls on the Commission to make sure that the new guidelines take into account the efficiencynature of different storage technologies and their contribution to grid stability of different storage technologiesEU's goal for climate neutrality in 2050 and grid stability, so that inefficient and unsustainable funding is avoided;
Amendment 199 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Acknowledges the high potential of hydrogen, especially of green hydrogen, for energy storage andlonger-term and high-volume energy storage and sector integration, for example as feedstock for energy-intensive industries;
Amendment 204 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Notes that production facilities for green hydrogen remain limited in the European Union today; further notes that an increased and timely deployment of renewable energies is crucial for the domestic production of green hydrogen; calls on the Commission to conduct an analysis of the current and potential European capacity to produce green hydrogen; further encourages the Commission to analyse capacities for the underground storage of hydrogen and to examine measures to increase the public and private investment in research regarding green hydrogen;
Amendment 205 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Recognizes the importance that the "green value" of hydrogen from renewable sources can be documented throughout the value chain, for example by issuing a green label in addition to the European guarantees of origin already established in Article 19 of the Renewable Energy Directive 2018/2001/EU, thereby enabling the creation of a European market for green hydrogen;
Amendment 208 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13 b. Notes that the use of hydrogen as an energy storage is not competitive yet due to high production costs; further notes the great cost difference between green and blue hydrogen; points out the importance to support measures leading to a cost reduction of green hydrogen in order to make it a viable business case;
Amendment 209 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13 c. Points out that green hydrogen can be an important technology for energy storage in a climate neutral economy after 2050; therefore calls on the Commission to develop a long-term strategy for hydrogen and the gas sector in line with the goal of a climate neutral economy until 2050; further calls on the Commission to analyse in this strategy the role of blue hydrogen in the decarbonisation of our society as a transition molecule towards the sole use of green hydrogen, including a possible trajectory and greenhouse gas emissions like methane for the use of blue hydrogen and required CCS and/or CCU technologies;
Amendment 212 #
2019/2189(INI)
14. Notes that there are varying standards in the Member States as regards the blending of hydrogen with natural gas and biomethane; calls, therefore, on the Commission to develop minimum blending standards for hydrogen both for the gas grid and end uses; points out that for this, a stakeholder consultation should be made to ensure that these standards are adapted to the end users’ quality needs and technological capacities to take up hydrogen-blended gas; further recommends the development of European standards for climate-neutral and renewable gases and a guarantees of origin system accounting for the avoided CO2-emissions, as well as for clarifying how the gas was produced, including the feedstocks used, in order to enable the traceability of green energy for consumers and end users;
Amendment 218 #
2019/2189(INI)
14 a. Notes that power to gas and thereby hydrogen can be developed into other types of gas, such as methanol and ammonia which can be used as fuel for the maritime and aviation sector, as well as heavy transport;
Amendment 224 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. CUnderlines the importance of the existing gas infrastructure for storage and transportation purposes of decarbonised and renewable energy carriers; calls on the Commission to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the cost of retrofitting and readiness of gas infrastructure for the use of green hydrogen and hydrogen-blended natural gas and biomethane;
Amendment 251 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Reiterates that according to Commission estimates lithium-ion batteries with a storage capacity of approximately 200 GWh are needed to satisfy the European battery demand and that for that, significant investments are required; calls thus upon the Commission and the Member States to step up support for innovation, research, development and deployment of all kinds of battery storage facilities, e.g. through Horizon Europe, the KIC InnoEnergy and public-private partnerships;
Amendment 257 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Is concerned that the EU has a very low battery manufacturing capacity and that factories for the production of batteries in the European Union risk to be mainly financed by companies from third countries; welcomes, therefore, the European Battery Alliance and the Strategic Action Plan on Batteries to build a competitive and sustainable value chain for the production of batteries in Europe; calls for continuous support for them and for the implementation of the Strategic Action Plan on Batteries to be strengthened; welcomes, in this respect, the Commission’s announcement that it will propose legislation on batteries in support of the Strategic Action Plan and the circular economy; calls, in this regard, for life cycle analysis of batteries;
Amendment 268 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Is concerned about the EU’s heavy dependence on imports of raw materials for battery production and the social and ecological conditions in which they are extracted; is convinced that enhanced recycling schemes for batteries could deliver a significant share of the raw materials required for battery production within the EU;
Amendment 277 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to consider a recycling target for lithium-ion batteries when revising the Batteries Directivebatteries and/or a minimum share of recycled content in batteries when revising the Batteries Directive and to examine measures to increase the social and ecological standards within the whole value chain of battery production;
Amendment 279 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to considerpropose a recycling target for lithium-ion batteries when revising the Batteries Directive;
Amendment 285 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Points out the need for a European standardisation framework for battery design including sustainability criteria;
Amendment 293 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Notes that pumped storage plays a crucial role in energy storage for those Member States in which the technology is achievable; is concerned that the EU is not exploiting the full potential of this carbon- neutral and highly efficient way of storing energy;
Amendment 316 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Considers district heating to be a very efficient tool for energy storage and residential heating in densely populated areas with increasing shares of renewable heating and residual heat and for providing process heating for industry; calls on the Commission and the Member States to support and develop district heating networks;
Amendment 325 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Calls on the Commission to consider the role of thermal storage and heating infrastructure to bring flexibility to the energy system in the forthcoming 'Smart Sector Integration Strategy';
Amendment 344 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Believes that home batteries, domestic heat storage, vehicle-to-grid technology and, demand response and sector integration help to cut consumption peaks, provide flexibility and are playing an increasingly important role in ensuring that the energy grid is efficient and integrated;
Amendment 347 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26 a. Notes that demand response by industrial actors requires higher flexibility and adaptability of production processes; points out that thus demand response needs to be managed in a way that allows to maintain current employment schemes, for example through energy storage facilities such as sodium-sulphur batteries;
Amendment 352 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26 b. Is convinced that batteries and fuel cells will play a significant role in the decarbonisation of the transport sector, as well as for grid stabilisation; encourages the fast deployment of the necessary infrastructure; in this respect, welcomes the Commission’s declaration to support the deployment of public recharging and refuelling points; also welcomes the review of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive and of the TEN-T Regulation; urges the Commission and the Council to maintain high levels of funding for CEF;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
- having regard to the Preliminary Opinion of the European Data Protection Supervisor of 26 March 2014 on ‘Privacy and competitiveness in the age of big data: The interplay between data protection, competition law and consumer protection in the Digital Economy’ and the Opinion 8/2016 of the European Data Protection Opinion of 23 September 2016 on ‘Coherent enforcement of fundamental rights in the age of big data’;
Amendment 3 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 b (new)
Citation 11 b (new)
- having regard to the Statement of the European Data Protection Board of 29 August 2018 on the data protection impacts of economic concentration;
Amendment 22 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas competition policy must be tailored to tackle digital, ecological, industrial and social challenges, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the EU green deal priority;
Amendment 24 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas in fast-moving digital markets competition policy could in some cases be excessively slow, and therefore at risk of being ineffective, in remedying systemic market failures and reinstate competition, and complementary ex-ante regulation and monitoring could prove beneficial to ensure a more effective oversight;
Amendment 25 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
B b. whereas European competition authorities should be equally attentive to avoid under-enforcement in digital markets as they are wary of over- enforcement;
Amendment 56 #
2019/2131(INI)
3. Calls on the Commission to ensure reciprocity with third countries in public procurement and in investment policy, state aid, data protection and investment policy; all while paying particular attention to those least developed countries, which should not be harmed due to their inability to fulfil the reciprocity requirements;
Amendment 67 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Calls the Commission to strictly safeguard fair competition, level playing field and equal treatment by the dominant platforms operating and making huge profits in the EU 500 million consumers digital single market;
Amendment 76 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Highlights that in order to become more effective and to foster innovation, EU competition rules should provide a frame facilitating and encouraging the creation of European Projects;
Amendment 81 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to adopt a more favourable approach to industrialbusiness cooperation in order to foster the emergence of European leaders that are globally competitive; notes however that clear rules are needed in this regard so that this does not come at the expense of EU citizens’ financial or consumer interests, so that start-ups, newcomers and innovation have a level playing field to enter the market and that this does not trigger any dominant or market abuse position;
Amendment 99 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls forWelcomes the Commission launch of a review of the definition of the relevant market in the Commission’s merger and antitrust enforcement (Market Definition Notice), so as to move towards a longer- term vision encompassing the global dimension, digital markets and potential future competition; highlights the need for particular attention to be given to zero price markets and multi-sided markets;
Amendment 133 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to review merger rules and strengthen antitrust action, taking into account the effects of market and network power on individuals, society and democratic values associated with both personal and financial data; proposes that every merger in the market for such data should be subject to prior monitoring, regardless of thresholds;
Amendment 153 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Asks the Commission to assess how more demanding regimes of data access, including data interoperability, can be imposed in particular where data access opens up secondary markets for complementary services or when data is confined to dominant firms;
Amendment 178 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Amendment 182 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses that, while intermediation platforms play a major role in access to consumers for online services, some abuse their privileged position by acting as gatekeepers; calls on the Commission to conclude its preliminary investigation into Spotify’s complaint about Apple’s anticompetitive practices and to launch a formal procedure as soon as possible; moreover notes that the behaviour of powerful digital platforms is jeopardising competition law in that they often act as bottlenecks for third-party services and favour their own services, preventing consumers from benefiting from unfettered competition and innovation; notes furthermore that the Commission has received a series of complaints that big digital platforms prevent their direct competitors from offering consumers their best deals and from directly communicating with their customers, and make it difficult for consumers to use rival services; expects the Commission to act urgently to stop these discriminatory practices;
Amendment 193 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Notes that some dominant platforms have become gatekeepers of the Internet1a; addressing and solving urgently the abuses that certain dominant digital platforms exercise over smaller direct competitors is essential for the future of the European digital single market and most importantly in the interest of European consumers; platforms self-preferencing their own services over others or discriminating direct competitors such as competing Apps should be carefully assessed by competition authorities; _________________ 1a https://ec.europa.eu/information_society/ newsroom/image/document/2016- 7/uclouvain_et_universit_saint_louis_140 44.pdf
Amendment 194 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Amendment 212 #
2019/2131(INI)
15 a. Notes also that in lengthy antitrust digital cases, fines have proven their limits in putting an end to certain discriminatory practices; underlines that fines are simply a calculated cost of doing business for dominant technology companies that see the European single market as a market worth paying for; urges the Commission to urgently look at alternative behavioural and structural remedies; in particular the cease-and- desist order should be much more prescriptive in upcoming remedies;
Amendment 213 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15 b. Welcomes the initiative of Commissioner Vestager to review the market definition concept; recalls that digitisation has indeed created new challenges; stresses that it can be difficult for consumers to switch from one ecosystem to another despite a specific ecosystem is not dominant apparently, however the ecosystems can leave consumers locked in, interoperability reduced and therefore consumer choices limited1a; _________________ 1a https://ec.europa.eu/competition/publicati ons/reports/kd0419345enn.pdf
Amendment 214 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15 c. Calls on the Commission to take a particularly careful look at closed ecosystems, where the same providers control different layers of the market, such as operating systems, intermediation services and vertical services, as also underlined in the report “Competition policy for the digital era”1a; _________________ 1a https://ec.europa.eu/competition/publicati ons/reports/kd0419345enn.pdf
Amendment 229 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Urges the Commission to be more attentive to the phenomenon of companies grabbing significant market shares through questionable practices; whilst antitrust rules cannot stop companies from exploiting workers, operating without the required licenses, ignoring data privacy regulations, or circumventing taxes, any position built on violating the law or fundamental rights should be considered illegitimate;
Amendment 242 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Calls on the European Commission to revise its policy when it comes to commitments and remedies in digital antitrust cases; calls for the cease- and-desist order to be revised, become much more prescriptive and include obligations and indications in order to change discriminatory conducts;
Amendment 245 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18 b. Reaffirms the need for the EC Directorate General for Competition to be fully equipped also with experts on artificial intelligence and tech engineer’s specialists in order to fully understand and evaluate the remedies that are presented by the dominant technology companies with the aim to ensure fair competition in the digital sector;
Amendment 265 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Reiterates that taxation is sometimes usedDeplores the usage of tax rulings and advanced pricing arrangements to grant indirect State aid, creating an uneven playing field in the internal market;
Amendment 267 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Stresses that in order to achieve a more coherent EU economic policy; fair tax policy should be implemented at the European level in particular with regard to digital businesses; recalls the principle that companies should be taxed where their profits are generated should be applied; supports the commitment of the Commission President to propose an EU solution for a fair taxation in a digitalised and globalised economy, should an international deal not be reached by the end of 2020, on the condition that this EU solution is not limited to digital businesses; understands that such solution would strengthen the Single Market through the establishment of a minimum level of tax that would prevent unilateral measures;
Amendment 283 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. With regard to the food sector, calls on the Commission to guarantee fair competition and greater transparency in supermarket and hypermarkets chains commercial practices; European farmers should receive a fair price for their products; stresses the need for the Commission to look at hypermarkets powers in the distribution chain and commercial practices in placing competing products on the shelves;
Amendment 300 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22 b. Calls on the Commission to bring forward a proposal requiring competition, data protection and consumer authorities to cooperate proactively with each other, including in enforcement cases raising questions of compliance with more than one area of law; in particular, the competition authorities should carefully assess antitrust and merger cases where there may be negative impact on both the interests of consumers and the democratic rights of citizens;
Amendment 310 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Insists on a more regular and transparent exchange with Directorate General for competition and its responsible Commissioner beside the existing structural dialogue inter- institutional agreement; notes that the Economic committee competition working group could be an appropriate place for a deeper and more detailed cooperation; stresses that the European Parliament representing directly the500 million EU citizens should be considered a privilege partner for the Commission, precisely because competition has consumers at its heart;
Amendment 324 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls on the Commission to organise multisectoral and interinstitutional forums involving national regulators and national consumerincluding data protection authorities and national consumer groups and civil liberties groups and to decompartmentalise competition policy;
Amendment 332 #
2019/2131(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28 a. Recognizes that preventing distortion of competition as the paramount objective of EU competition policy requires a measure of political independence for the Commission and public scrutiny of lobbying efforts in all EU institutions, reiterates calls for an enhanced Transparency Register;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 a (new)
Citation 24 a (new)
- having regard to the Interinstitutional Proclamation on the European Pillar of Social Rights on the 17th November 2017 in Gothenburg,
Amendment 2 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 b (new)
Citation 24 b (new)
- having regards to the report of the European Parliament on financial crimes, tax evasion and adopted on 26 March 2019 (2018/2121(INI)),
Amendment 3 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 c (new)
Citation 24 c (new)
- having regards to the Paris Agreements on climate changes in 2015 and the UN 2030 climate and energy framework,
Amendment 5 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 d (new)
Citation 24 d (new)
- having regards to UN Agenda 2030 and the SDGs,
Amendment 6 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas according to the Commission’s forecasts, the GDP growth rate for 2019 stands at 1.2 % of GDP per capita in the euro area and 1.4 % in the EU28, and is expected to rise to 1.4 % and 1.6 % respectively in 202010, based on the assumption of a status quo in terms of trading patterns between the EU27 and the UK and notwithstanding the mainly negative risks to the global economic outlook; whereas the economic recovery is uneven across the EU; whereas further policy action will nonetheless be required to address unresolved legacies of the global economic crisis; whereas globalisation has not brought the same benefits for all, leading to persistent high levels of income inequality and slow reduction of poverty, needing new efforts to ensure growth and equity; ____________________ 10 Commission’sEuropean Economic Forecast – Summer 2019 (Interim) of 10 July 2019
Amendment 12 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas annual revenue losses caused by aggressive corporate tax planning in the EU ranges from EUR 50- 70 billion to EUR 160-190 billion depending on the methodology;
Amendment 13 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas latest estimates of tax evasion within the EU point to a figure of approximately EUR 825 billion per year;
Amendment 14 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas nominal corporate tax rates have decreased at EU level from an average of 32 % in 2000 to 21,9 % in 201810a, which represents a decrease of 32 %; ____________________ 10aTaxation Trends in the European Union, Table 3: Top statutory corporate income tax rates (including surcharges), 1995-2018, European Commission, 2018.
Amendment 15 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C d (new)
Recital C d (new)
Cd. whereas some assessments of effective tax rates in the EU diverge from 2,2 % to 30 %10b; ____________________ 10bPublic hearing of 24 January 2019 on ‘The Evaluation of the Tax Gap’.
Amendment 16 #
2019/2110(INI)
Ce. whereas despite a small decline in poverty, 113 million remain at risk, far short of the Europe 2020 target, with large imbalances between member states with more than a 1/3 of population in BG, RO and EL and growing in-work poverty (9.6 %);
Amendment 19 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the general government deficit is expected to rise from 0.5 % to 0.9 % in the euro area and from 0.6 % to 1.0 % in the EU28 in 2019, and to remain at that level in 2020; whereas the debt-to- GDP ratio in 2019 stands at 85.8 % in the euro area and 80.2 % in the EU28 and is forecast to decrease to 84.3 % and 78.8 % respectively in 2020; whereas some Member States record high current account surpluses and European macro- economic imbalances are still large;
Amendment 22 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas, according to Eurostat and Word Inequality Database, inequality of income distribution in the euro area has increased since the beginning of the financial crisis; whereas tax competition between European states, continually increased, which has undermined the progressivity of taxes increasing the unfair tax burden and undermining public finances;
Amendment 23 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas the incomes of the richest 1% jumped twice as fast as the average and captured a share of growth similar to those captured by the bottom 50%; In 2017, the richest 20% in the EU earned over 5 x the poorest 20%;
Amendment 26 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas, in the light of the risks of trade tensions between the US and the China alongside the persistent uncertainty related to the withdrawal of the UK from the EU, the global outlook risks bending towards the downside; not to mention the risks of recession and crisis in Germany and the situation in Italy;
Amendment 28 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas tax optimization, tax evasion and tax avoidance for the benefit of some large companies and individuals have resulted in billions of euros in lost revenue for public finance management in several Member States at the expense of SMEs and other taxpayers; contributing to increasing inequality and imbalances;
Amendment 32 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas the current European Semester is not designed to drive the necessary economic, social and environmental transformations the EU and its Member States are committed to, within the Commission’s 2030 climate target, the UN SDGs and the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 34 #
2019/2110(INI)
Fc. whereas the implementation of the UN SDGs and the Paris Agreement goals requires a comprehensive, broad and long-term EU strategy in which a reformed European Semester needs to be embedded;
Amendment 35 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F d (new)
Recital F d (new)
Fd. whereas global CO2 emissions have increased by 55% in 20 years; whereas human activities have altered 75% of the terrestrial environment and 66% of the marine environment; whereas 1 million plant and animal species are threatened with extinction; considering that the value of agricultural production has increased four-fold since 1970; whereas almost half of coral reef cover has disappeared since the 1870s;
Amendment 36 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F e (new)
Recital F e (new)
Fe. whereas gaps and labour market segregation remain high throughout the European Union, contributing to gender differences in pay, pensions, decision- making and wealth;
Amendment 48 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Agrees that effectiEmphasizes a low level of public inve structural reforms, accompanied by well-targetedment and a lack of ambitious and socially balanced reforms in some Member States, therefore well-targeted investments and social inclusive and sustainable investments and responsible fiscal policies, continue to provide a successful compass for preparing the EU for its future and present challenges;
Amendment 57 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls the importance of efficient regulation of banking and financial sectors to prevent a new crisis especially in the matter of shadow banking;
Amendment 58 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Highlights, that in order to achieve the implementation of the Commission’s 2030 climate target, it is of importance to transform the European Semester into a tool of boosting social inclusive and sustainable investments and introduce a multi-annual sustainability pact, based on the UN SDGs and underpinned by the European Pillar Social Rights;
Amendment 59 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Calls on the Commission, to enlarge the reference indicators of the European Semester by including social and environmental indicators to be able to take into account the sustainability impact of reforms and fiscal consolidation;
Amendment 71 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recognises that the average level of debt-to-GDP is projected to decline; notes, however, that the average level still remains significantly above the level required by the Stability and Growth Pact; points out the possibility of rising debt service costs; underlines, therefore, the importance of bringing down overall debt levels, in line with EU fiscal rulescluding private debt;
Amendment 72 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a Supports flexibility in the implementation of the Stability and Growth Pact as proposed by the Commission in 2015; considers that much more flexibility should be set up to boost investments and ecological transition in the EU; calls, therefore, to reform the Stability and Growth Pact and introduce a Euro area fiscal instrument;
Amendment 104 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Highlights, the importance of socially-balanced and countercyclical fiscal policies for macro-economic stabilisation and as a tool to prevent excessive swings in the financial cycle, in order to make the economy more resilient to disruptions, flanked by socially and environmentally sustainable structural policies and reforms;
Amendment 118 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Highlights, however, the persistent structural problem of insufficient economical activities, steaming from a too low level of public and private investments in essential services, social protection and wages, leading to persistent social and regional inequalities;
Amendment 121 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Reminds, that one of the core policy areas of the European Semester and a prerequisite of sustained economic well-being is financial stability; therefore it is essential to ensure that financial institutions are better regulated and supervised both in the Eurozone and all over the EU, to put an end to the era of "too-big-to-fail" and massive bailouts paid for by taxpayers;
Amendment 122 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Highlights, however, the persistent structural problem of insufficient economical activities, steaming from a too low level of public and private investments in essential services, social protection and wages, leading to persistent social and regional inequalities.
Amendment 140 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Reminds that wage levels are unfairly low for substantial groups of European workers, which results in social tension, and has a negative impact on economic activity and growth; calls therefore on the Commission to propose legislation on EU-wide rules for fair minimum wages guaranteeing a dignified quality of life for all workers, as well as a minimum level of social protection;
Amendment 141 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Is concerned about the extent women are affected by austerity policies, and feminization of poverty; notes that the financial and economic crisis since 2008 hit men harder initially; underlines however, that women were affected more strongly in the long run through cuts in public spending, decreases in generosity in work-life balance policies, failure to close gender and pension pay gap and cutbacks in social security systems;
Amendment 142 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10c. Reminds that all EU countries would benefit from increased fiscal capacity and notes that additional resources can be found through a willing and effective policy against tax fraud and tax avoidance including support for an EU Financial Transactions Tax;
Amendment 143 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on Member States to support and implement EU actions to Aggressive Tax Planning; combat Tax Fraud, Tax Avoidance and Aggressive Tax Planning and anti-money laundering, and in particular, the implementation of the Anti Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD), so that the EU complies with current international standards; calls on the European Commission to publish a first assessment of the ATAD which should has been transposed since 1 January 2019; demands that such assessment includes an analysis on the level of corporate tax revenues, on tax strategies put in place by multinationals and on growth as well as an assessment of the robustness of implementation against new tax avoidance strategies;
Amendment 144 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on Member States to support and implement EU actions to combat Aggressive Tax Planning; . Reiterates the call of the Parliament and the Commission stating that EU tax policy should not be dependent on a unanimity rule that can be misused for purely national interests, at the expense of the Single Market and other Member States’ needs. A move to qualified majority voting in taxation would enable Member States to control more effectively the part of their sovereignty that they have pooled together in the interests of the Union as a whole and for greater collective and individual results. Invites therefore the Commission to put this statement in practice and make swiftly use of the specific passerelle clause in the Treaties which offers an obvious route to move away from unanimity in the tax area;
Amendment 151 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on all Member States to support and implement EU actions to combat Aggressive Tax Planning;
Amendment 156 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Welcomes the on-going international negotiations on tax and digitalisation, and in particular, welcomes the Programme of Work to Develop a Consensus Solution to the Tax Challenges Arising from the Digitalisation of the Economy (Programme of Work) as proposed by the Inclusive Framework and the OECD and endorsed by G20 Finance Ministers last June;
Amendment 162 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Remains concerned about the implications of tax competition within the EU and with third countries on the sustainability of tax systems and tax collection, as well as consequences on fiscal capacity and fair competition in the EU Internal Market;
Amendment 163 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Supports the French and German position to have a second pillar in the current Programme of Work aiming at granting taxing rights that would strengthen the ability of jurisdictions to tax profits where the other jurisdiction with taxing rights applies a low effective rate of tax to those profits, by 2020; understand that this would leads to a de facto minimum effective level of taxation worldwide which would mitigate the negative effect of tax competition;
Amendment 166 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 d (new)
Paragraph 11 d (new)
11d. Invites the Commission and the Council to look for new resources that would both allow to speed up the needed ecological transition and create fiscal capacity to finance needed social and sustainable investment [including investments in healthcare, education]; welcomes the announcement of the Commission President to propose a Carbon Border Tax and to review the Energy Taxation Directive;
Amendment 169 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 e (new)
Paragraph 11 e (new)
11e. Highlights the fact that, in the recent period, real wage growth has lagged behind productivity growth, while improvements have occurred in the labour market; stresses, against this background, the room for wage increases in certain sectors and areas, to ensure good standards of living, taking into account the need to tackle poverty, including growing in-work, inequalities and boost growth;
Amendment 171 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 f (new)
Paragraph 11 f (new)
11f. Calls for further stabilization of the Euro area by increasing its capacity to absorb large-scale economic shocks and respective consequences for the labour market through the introduction of a European Unemployment Insurance Scheme, combining a self-insurance mechanism for national unemployment insurance systems with a European re- insurance as a solidarity mechanism for extreme shocks; and commitment to progress on an EU framework directive to guarantee adequate minimum income;
Amendment 179 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Agrees that the economic upswing needs to be supported by public and private investment, particularly in innovation, and notes that there is still an investment gap in the euro area; welcomes the fact that in some Member States investments already exceed the pre-crisis level, and regrets that in others investment is still lagging behind or is not picking up at the necessary speed; insists that investment has declined on average at EU level by 2.3 points and by 2.7 points in the euro area. They accounted for 20.1% of European GDP in 2017 compared with 22.4% 10 years ago;
Amendment 190 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Emphasizes, that a boost in public investment accompanied by higher wages is a prerequisite for an inclusive sustainable and ecological transition while reducing unemployment;
Amendment 193 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Emphasises, in the context of the decline of public investment resulting from fiscal adjustment processes, the need to further improve the functioning of the Stability and Growth Pact; Therefore calls on the Commission to revert the SGP to a golden rule under which the deficit would exclude investment expenditure for ecological transition and social investment- enhancing purposes, allowing it to become an important instrument of structural policies to Member States;
Amendment 196 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on Member States, while pursuing policies in full respect of the Stability and Growth Pact, to support public and private investment, improve the quality and composition of public finances, and rebuild fiscal buffers, especially in euro area countries with high levels of public debt;
Amendment 202 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses that, more than relying its recovery on cyclical factors, the only way to a prosper European economy is by encouraging public investment and promoting domestic demand;
Amendment 204 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Warns that the longer the current savings-oriented policy – primarily focused on spending cuts – continues without an effective investment plan to generate revenue through growth, social cohesion and solidarity, the more it will become clear that Europe's economic convergence and prosperity is at risk of growing social inequalities;
Amendment 210 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines that investment in tangibles and intangibles in order to increase productivity, skills and innovation, along with the growth-enhancing socially- balanced structural reforms, will increase long-term growth potential;
Amendment 211 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses that the support for the transition towards a low-carbon and circular economy will create new jobs in services and in the development of new and more sustainable products and markets; stresses that investments to foster such a transition should be significantly increased at both national and EU levels;
Amendment 214 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Calls on the Commission to provide an assessment of the gap between the need for green investments and the concrete realization of these; including an annual analysis of green investment needs; calls for annual monitoring of the implementation of green investments in each Member Stat;.
Amendment 216 #
Amendment 217 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 d (new)
Paragraph 14 d (new)
14d. Recalls that the fight against aggressive tax planning strategies is essential to provide fair treatment of taxpayers, safeguard public finances, and preserve social cohesion and fight inequalities;
Amendment 218 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 e (new)
Paragraph 14 e (new)
14e. Insists on the need to implement an ambitious pCBCR and CCCTB;
Amendment 219 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 f (new)
Paragraph 14 f (new)
14f. Recalls the need to implement the recommendations of the special committee TAXE 3; stresses that the complexity of tax systems can give rise to legal loopholes facilitating tax fraud schemes such as cum-ex;
Amendment 220 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 g (new)
Paragraph 14 g (new)
14g. Encourages a stronger coordination and harmonization of taxation with the objective to reduce the differences among Member States over a ten-year period, thus making any possible company relocation unattractive;
Amendment 221 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 h (new)
Paragraph 14 h (new)
14h. Asks for a minimum corporate tax rate of 20% in Europe.
Amendment 223 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Agrees withNotes the Council’s recommendations thabut Member States should also increase their growth potential by modernising their economies and strengthening their resiliencepublic investments especially in ecological transition and social investment;
Amendment 225 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Highlights that improvements on how the European Semester operates will imply a change in the way Country Specific Recommendations are elaborated, decided and applied; considers that the policy outcome should reach beyond the current conception of structural reforms and fiscal consolidations measures, towards socially and environmentally sustainable reforms capable of driving the necessary economic, social and environmental transformations in favour of well-being for all through sustainable growth, inclusiveness and cohesion, and quality job creation;
Amendment 237 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Insists on the need for the CSR to take due account of the 20 key principles and rights to support fair and well- functioning labour markets outlined in the European Pillar of Social Rights, which should serve as a compass for a renewed process of upward convergence towards better working and living conditions in the European Union;
Amendment 241 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Recalls the need of stronger surveillance of the employment and social situation in Europe and appropriate and constant follow up at every step of the European Semester to boost quality jobs creation and accordingly achieving smart, sustainable;
Amendment 242 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Shares the Commission's concerns over developments in the housing market in some Member States; stresses that rising interest rates and housing prices are affecting households' private debt; underlines that this debt plays a role in the stability of the euro area; calls on the Commission to take initiatives in this area in line with recommendation 19 of the Social Pillar;
Amendment 243 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Recalls the need of stronger surveillance of the employment and social situation in Europe and appropriate and constant follow up at every step of the European Semester to boost quality jobs creation and accordingly achieving smart, sustainable;
Amendment 250 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Welcomes that taxation has regularly become part of the proposed country-specific recommendations for many Member States; welcomes in particular the attention given to spillover effects of taxpayers' aggressive tax planning strategies between Member States; calls on the Commission, the Council and concerned Member States to make proposals to counter the mentioned phenomenon;
Amendment 251 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Supports recommendation that invite Member States to ensure a greater stability and fairness of their fiscal capacity and tax collection, such as limiting the scope and number of tax expenditures and broadening the tax base; invites the Commission and the Council to better look at the impact of progressivity of tax systems in that regard;
Amendment 259 #
2019/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Reminds Member States regardless of their membership in the euro area of the importance of committing to and delivering on the CSRs;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2092(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Emphasises that the Authority’s role in promoting a common supervisory and regulatory regime across the European financial system is essential in order to ensure financial stability, a better integrated, more efficient and safer financial market, as well as a high degree of consumer protection in the Union by promoting fairness and transparency on the product and financial services market;
Amendment 3 #
2019/2092(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Underlines the responsibility of the financial system in meeting sustainability challenges and ensuring that the Union meets its obligations under the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change; highlights the crucial role of the Authority in integrating environmental, social and governance related factors into the regulatory and supervisory framework and in mobilising and guiding private capital flows towards sustainable investments; therefore stresses the need for sufficient resources to monitor the implementation of that framework by financial institution and national competent authorities;
Amendment 4 #
2019/2092(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Underlines that the Authority, when carrying out its activities, needs to pay particular attention to ensuring compatibility with Union law, to respecting the principle of proportionality and to complying with the fundamental principles of the internal market;
Amendment 5 #
2019/2092(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1 d. Stresses the need to allocate adequate funding and resources to the Authority in order to be able to fulfil its mandate consistently, independently and efficiently;
Amendment 6 #
2019/2092(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1 e. Underlines the importance of an open, efficient and independent administration for all Union agencies and the Union as a whole; recalls the problem of conflict of interest arising from ‘revolving door’ situations and stresses the need for a unified legal framework to address these issues;
Amendment 12 #
2019/2092(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 19 #
2019/2092(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that 100 % of the budgetary surplus has been allocated to the Commission whereas Member States consider that their contribution share should be refunded to them; calls on the Commission to resolve that issuefind a balanced solution;
Amendment 23 #
2019/2092(DEC)
6 a. Welcomes the Authority’s Report of July 2019 on Preliminary findings on multiple withholding tax reclaim schemes to respond to the European Parliament Resolution 2018/2900 (RSP) of 29 November 2018, whereby the European Parliament requested ESMA to conduct an inquiry into schemes such as Cum/Ex and Cum/Cum; welcomes further that the Authority’s Board of Supervisors has approved the launch of a formal inquiry under Article 22(4) of the ESMA Regulation;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2091(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Emphasises that the Authority’s role in promoting a common supervisory regime across the European financial system is essential in order to ensure financial stability, a better integrated, more efficient and safer financial market, as well as a high degree of consumer protection in the Union by promoting fairness and transparency on the product and financial services market;
Amendment 3 #
2019/2091(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Underlines the central role of the Authority in contributing to a high quality common regulatory and supervisory standards and practices, to the consistent application of legally binding Union acts, to stimulate and facilitate the delegation of tasks and responsibilities among competent authorities, to monitor and access market developments within the scope of its competence and to foster the protection of policy holders, pension scheme members and beneficiaries;
Amendment 4 #
2019/2091(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Emphasises the need for closer supervision in certain Member States with a view to addressing vulnerabilities in the insurance markets of those Member States and protecting consumers from unfair practices of multinational insurance companies;
Amendment 5 #
2019/2091(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Amendment 6 #
2019/2091(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1 e. Underlines that the Authority, when carrying out its activities, needs to pay particular attention to ensuring compatibility with Union law, to respecting the principle of proportionality and to complying with the fundamental principles of the internal market;
Amendment 7 #
2019/2091(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 f (new)
Paragraph 1 f (new)
1 f. Stresses the need to allocate adequate funding and resources to the Authority in order to be able to fulfil its mandate consistently, independently and efficiently;
Amendment 8 #
2019/2091(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 g (new)
Paragraph 1 g (new)
1 g. Underlines the importance of an open, efficient and independent administration for all Union agencies and the Union as a whole; recalls the problem of conflict of interest arising from ‘revolving door’ situations and stresses the need for a unified legal framework to address these issues;
Amendment 11 #
2019/2091(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 20 #
2019/2091(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that 100 % of the budgetary surplus has been allocated to the Commission whereas Member States consider that 60 % thereof should be refunded to them; calls on the Commission to resolve that issuefind a balanced solution.
Amendment 2 #
2019/2090(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Emphasises that the Authority’s role in promoting a common supervisory regime across the European financial system is essential in order to ensure financial stability, a better integrated, more efficient and safer financial market, as well as a high degree of consumer protection in the Union by promoting fairness and transparency on the product and financial services market;
Amendment 3 #
2019/2090(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Recalls the importance of supervising the public financial sector, which is a necessary and truly effective instrument in combating tax fraud and money laundering;
Amendment 4 #
2019/2090(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Underlines the responsibility of the financial system in meeting sustainability challenges and ensuring that the Union meets its obligations under the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change; highlights the crucial role of the Authority in integrating environmental, social and governance related factors into the regulatory and supervisory framework and in mobilising and guiding private capital flows towards sustainable investments; therefore stresses the need for sufficient resources to monitor the implementation of that framework by financial institutions and national competent authorities;
Amendment 5 #
2019/2090(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1 d. Notes that the Authority will see its role, powers and resources in the field of anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) reinforced in the context of the new legislative proposals on which political agreement was reached in March 20191a; stresses that the Authority should take a leading role in the prevention of money laundering, taking advantage of the new competences and the creation of a new internal AML/CFT committee, and should therefore be provided with increased capacity in human and material resources to contribute effectively to the consistent and efficient prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering and the financing of terrorism; _________________ 1a https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscor ner/detail/en/IP_19_1655
Amendment 6 #
2019/2090(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1 e. Underlines that the Authority, when carrying out its activities, needs to pay particular attention to ensuring compatibility with Union law, to respecting the principle of proportionality and to complying with the fundamental principles of the internal market;
Amendment 7 #
2019/2090(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 f (new)
Paragraph 1 f (new)
1 f. Underlines the importance of an open, efficient and independent administration for all Union agencies and the Union as a whole; recalls the problem of conflict of interest arising from ‘revolving door’ situations and stresses the need for a unified legal framework to address these issues;
Amendment 10 #
2019/2090(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Takes note of the Annual report on EU agencies for the financial year 20182a of the European Court of Auditors, that interim workers should work under the same working conditions as workers employed directly by the user undertaking, however the Authority did not likely carry out any comparison between the working conditions of its own staff and those of interim workers; calls on the Authority therefore to analyse the working conditions of its interim workers and ensure that they are in line with European and national labour law; _________________ 2a https://www.eca.europa.eu/Lists/ECADoc uments/AGENCIES_2018/AGENCIES_2 018_EN.pdf
Amendment 14 #
2019/2090(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Requests that the Authority conduct an inquiry into dividend arbitrage trading schemes such as cum-ex in order to assess potential threats to the integrity of financial markets and to national budgets, to establish the nature and magnitude of actors in such schemes, to assess whether there were breaches of either national or Union law, to assess the actions taken by financial supervisors in Member States, and to make appropriate recommendations for reform and for action to the competent authorities concerned;
Amendment 19 #
2019/2090(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that 100 % of the budgetary surplus has been allocated to the Commission whereas Member States consider that 60 % thereof should be refunded to them; calls on the Commission to resolve that issuefind a balanced solution;
Amendment 6 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas according to Unesco only 30-50% of the online content worldwide is in English; and whereas high-quality machine translation and computer-aided translation will help to overcome language barriers and improve cross- lingual information access;
Amendment 28 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas technological development is growingly language based and has consequences for growth and society, the need for more language aware policies is urgent. Not only technological, but genuinely multidisciplinary research and education on digital communication and language technologies and their relationship to growth and society is needed;
Amendment 47 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Urges the Commission to set up a HLT financing platform drawing lessons from the current experiences in FP7, Horizon 2020 and CEF; in addition, the Commission should put emphasis on research areas needed for ensuring a deep language understanding such as computational linguistics, linguistics, artificial intelligence, language technology, computer science, and cognitive science;
Amendment 48 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses the role of EU, Member States, universities and other public institutions in contributing on to a preservation of their languages in the digital world and in developing databases and translation technologies for all EU languages, including smaller languages; calls for coordination between research and industry with a common vision of enhancing the digital possibilities for language translation , and with an open access to data, needed for technological advancement;
Amendment 49 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Notes that current digital tools and resources for smaller languages, including digital availability of all orthographies and means of sign language translation and digitalisation, are insufficient, hence calls for promoting the technology development for smaller European languages;
Amendment 50 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Notes that there is a widening gap between English and other EU languages in technology, and that this leads to inequality of access to information between age groups, different regions and Member States, as well as between people with higher and lower education; stresses that by making the content available on different EU languages inequality would be reduced;
Amendment 51 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 e (new)
Paragraph 2 e (new)
2e. Points to the fact that language can be a barrier to the transfer of scientific knowledge, hence urges the Commission to seek solutions to ensure that scientific knowledge is made available in other languages than English;
Amendment 52 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 f (new)
Paragraph 2 f (new)
Amendment 53 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 g (new)
Paragraph 2 g (new)
2g. Notes the sensitive nature of some parts of the translation systems which could not be left to the commercial companies and their the free-to-use programs for personal data and privacy reasons, as it is unclear how the companies would use the knowledge gathered through the translation programs in for example translating health data;
Amendment 54 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 h (new)
Paragraph 2 h (new)
2h. Notes that cross sectional research and studies are needed on the consequences of language minorisation in the digital world and its effects on equality and in the access to information;
Amendment 59 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that language technology is first available in English; is aware that large global and European manufacturers and companies often develop language technology also for the major European languages with relatively large markets: Spanish, French and German (already these languages lack some resources in some sub-areas);stresses however, that general EU level action (policy, funding, research & education) should be taken to ensure the development of Language Technology for small and middle-sized official EU languages and special EU level actions (policy, funding, research and education) should take place to include and encourage regional and minority languages in such development;
Amendment 11 #
2018/0413(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The exchange of payment data between tax authorities is crucial to combat fraud effectively. Only the Eurofisc liaison officials should process the payment information and only with the objective of fighting VAT fraud. That information should not be used for other purposes than the ones established by this Regulation, such as for commercial purposes, but should also be applied in the implementation of Directive (EU) 2015/849 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a. _________________ 1aDirective (EU) 2015/849 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2015 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing, amending Regulation (EU) No 648/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Directive 2005/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Directive 2006/70/EC (OJ L 141, 5.6.2015, p. 73).
Amendment 30 #
2018/0412(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Directive 2006/112/EC
Article 243b – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 243b – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) in respect tof the transfer of funds referred to in point (a), where a payment service provider executes more than 25 payment transactions or executes transactions of a monetary value of EUR 2375 or above to the same payee in the course of a calendar quarter.
Amendment 44 #
2018/0412(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 45 #
2018/0412(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
They Directive shall apply those provisions from 1 January 2022.
Amendment 19 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Assistance should also be provided in compliance with the agreements concluded by the Union with the beneficiaries listed in Annex I. Assistance should mainly focusfocus, on the one hand, on assisting the beneficiaries listed in Annex I to strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law, reform the judiciary and public administration, respect fundamental rights and promote gender equality, tolerance, social inclusion and non-discrimination. Assistance should also, as well as support the key principles and rights as defined in the European Pillar of Social Rights17. AOn the other hand, assistance should continue to support their efforts to advance economic, social and territorial development as well as regional, macro-regional and cross- border cooperation as well as territorial development, including through, gradually adopting relevant EU policies and practices, especially those of Cohesion Policy contributing also to the implementation of Union macro-regional strategies. Furthermore, IPA IIIt should also enhance their economic and social development and economic governance, underpinning a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth agenda, including through the implementation of multi-annual programmes aimed at regional development, agriculture and rural development, social and employment policies and the development of the digital economy and society, also in line with the flagship initiative Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans. __________________ 17 European Pillar of Social Rights solemnly proclaimed by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission at the Gothenburg Social Summit for Fair Jobs and Growth, Gothenburg 17 November 2017.
Amendment 37 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The transition from direct management of pre-accession funds by the Commission to indirect management by the beneficiaries listed in Annex I should be progressive and in line with the respective capacities of those beneficiaries. Assistance should continue to make use of the structures and instruments that have proved their worth in the pre-accession process. In addition, IPA III should finance capacity building actions to establish the structures necessary for shared management upon accession, including through the implementation of pilot operational programmes via these structures, aiming at economic and social development modelled on the relevant EU practices.
Amendment 54 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) To strengthen economic and social development including throughbased on the relevant policies and practices of the European Union, supporting beneficiaries’ preparations for participation in EU cohesion policy upon accession, including through multi-annual operational programmes aimed at increased connectivity and regional development, agriculture and rural development and social and employment policies, to reinforce environmental protection, increase resilience to climate change, accelerate the shift towards a low-carbon economy and develop the digital economy and society.
Amendment 58 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The amount referred to in paragraph 1 may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the Programme, such as preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities including corporate information technology systems and any activities related to the preparation of the successor programme for pre-accession assistance, in accordance with Article 20 of [NDICI Regulation]. Furthermore, an amount equivalent to 4% of the total budget of IPAIII actions under implementation should be used for the same type of activities at the initiative of the national IPA III authorities, with the aim of covering needs related to programming, programme delivery as well as ensuring administrative capacity and human resources.
Amendment 59 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Assistance under IPA III may be provided to the type of actions provided for under the European Regional Development Fund and the Cohesion Fund30 , the European Social Fund Plus31 and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development32 , at national level as well as in a cross-border, transnational, interregional or macro-regional context. __________________ 30 COM(2018) 372 final Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Regional Development Fund and on the Cohesion Fund. 31 COM(2018) 382 final Proposal of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) 32 COM(2018) 392 final Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States under the Common agricultural policy (CAP Strategic Plans) and financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Amendment 64 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Assistance under IPA III shall be implemented in direct management or in indirect management in accordance with the Financial Regulation through annual or multi-annual action plans and measures as referred to in Chapter III of Title II of [NDICI Regulation]. Chapter III of Title II of [NDICI Regulation] shall apply to this Regulation with the exception of paragraph 1 of Article 24 [eligible persons and entities]. Where support is provided via budget support - as per Article 23 paragraph 1(c) of the [NDICI Regulation] – through sector reform performance contracts, IPA III funds made available shall be used entirely within the sector concerned.
Amendment 65 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Under this Regulation, action plans may be adopted for a period of up to seven years. This includes the possibility to devise multi-annual pilot operational programmes for economic and social development modelled on the practices of EU cohesion policy.
Amendment 69 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Where a Beneficiary has fully transposed relevant EU legislation, and has demonstrated the existence of administrative capacities to apply that legislation in practice, the European Commission may decide to permit the use of national rules for the selection of applications for funding and the award of contracts under IPA III, subject to ex-post controls, and the possibility to withdraw that permission in case of systemic irregularities.
Amendment 70 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 30 #
2018/0213(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Against that background, it is necessary to strengthen the current framework for the provision of support to Member States by offering direct financial support, alongside technical support. To that end, a new Reform Support Programme (‘the Programme’) should be established to provide effective incentives to step up the implementation of structural reforms in the Member States. The Programme should be comprehensive and should also benefit from the experience gained by the Commission and the Member States from the use of the other instruments and programmes. The Programme should also continue the actions and the mode of operation of the SRSP, since they have been proven very useful, and have been appreciated by Member States, for strengthening the administrative capacity of national authorities in various policy domains. The Programme should also include targeted support for reforms in Member States whose currency is not the euro and which have taken demonstrable steps towards adopting the single currency within a given time-frame. Where such steps are not taken by the responsible national authorities, the Programme should provide grants to stimulate a public debate on joining the euro area with the involvement of a wide range of stakeholders.
Amendment 35 #
2018/0213(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Specific objectives should be set for each instrument of the Programme. With regard to the reform delivery tool, they should consist of fulfilling concrete milestones and targets set out in relation to the completion of reform commitments, which would trigger the release of the financial incentives. With regard to the technical support instrument, they should be to assist national authorities in their endeavours to design and implement reforms, by taking into account good practices and lessons learned from peers. Those objectives should be pursued in all Member States under those two instruments and, in the context of the convergence facility, by those Member States whose currency is not the euro and which have taken demonstrable steps towards adopting the single currency within a given time-frame. Where such steps are not taken by the national authorities, the specific objective of the convergence facility should be to stimulate research, information and an open social debate about the benefits of introducing the single currency, and the reforms necessary to do that in the specific context of the economic and social development of the Member State(s) in question.
Amendment 66 #
2018/0213(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) The convergence facility should aim at providing both financial support and technical support to Member States (in addition to that already available under the two other instruments of the Programme), whose currency is not the euro and which have taken demonstrable steps towards adopting the single currency within a given time-frame, with a view to helping them prepare for membership in the euro area. To that effect, “demonstrable steps” should consist of a formal letter from the government of the Member State concerned to the Commission stating its clear commitment to join the euro area within a reasonable and defined timeframe and presenting a credible, time-bound roadmap, after consultation with the Commission, for implementing concrete measures to prepare for successful participation in the euro area, including steps to ensure full alignment of its national legislation with the requirements under Union law (including the Banking Union). Where such steps are not taken in a particular Member State, the support available under the convergence facility should be used to finance grants for research, information, networking, education and communication projects proposed by non-governmental stakeholders, selected via open competitive calls.
Amendment 68 #
2018/0213(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) The instrument should be made up of twohree different components, which. These should aim, first, to provide increased financial incentives for Member States that are embarking on and completing relevant structural reforms for joining the euro area, and should also aimsecond to offer additional and targeted technical support for the design and implementation of such reforms, and third, where the responsible national authorities have not yet devised such reforms, to support a deep and comprehensive public debate involving a wide range of stakeholders from academia, business and civil society.
Amendment 69 #
2018/0213(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) In the interest of consistency and simplification, the financial and technical support components carried out under the convergence facility should follow the same rules and implementation process as the other instruments under the Programme. Therefore, relevant provisions relating to the reform delivery tool and the technical support instrument under the Programme should also apply to the relevant components of the convergence facility, complemented by certain specific rules. The selection and financial management rules regarding grants to projects devised by academia, business and civil society organisations in support of research, information and an open public debate on introducing the euro shall be based on the best practices for union instruments under centralised management, such as Horizon 2020.
Amendment 70 #
2018/0213(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
Recital 45
(45) The reform commitments to be implemented by the Member States, the determination of the financial contribution from the budget of the Programme allocated to them, and the work programmes for the implementation of technical support – or, where relevant, under the convergence instrument, the implementation of projects proposed by non-governmental stakeholders, selected by open, competitive calls – should be established. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission.
Amendment 73 #
2018/0213(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
6a. ‘eligible non-governmental stakeholders’ shall mean academic institutions, business organisations, and civil society organisations with the intention of promoting European integration in general, and monetary union in particular, in a Member State whose currency is not yet the euro, whether as their primary organisational mission or in the framework of a particular project.
Amendment 78 #
2018/0213(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii
(ii) support the efforts of national authorities of eligible Member States in improving their administrative capacity to design, develop and implement reforms relevant for preparation for euro-area participation, including through exchange of good practices, appropriate processes and methodologies, and more effective and efficient human resources management.
Amendment 79 #
2018/0213(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii a (new)
(iia) where demonstrable steps towards the introduction of the single currency have not yet been taken by a Member State whose currency is not yet the euro, support actions by eligible non- governmental stakeholders aimed at research, information and an open social debate about the benefits of introducing the single currency and the necessary reforms for that aim, in a manner that is sustainable and beneficial for the economic and social development of the Member State in question.
Amendment 93 #
2018/0213(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Where, by the 31 December 2023, under the convergence facility, a non-euro-area Member State has not taken demonstrable steps to adopt the single currency within a given time-frame, the maximum amount available for that Member State under the financial support component of the convergence facility pursuant to Article 26 shall be reallocated to the reform delivery tool referred to in point (a) of the first subparagraph of this paragraphmade available to eligible non- governmental stakeholders in the Member State in question, in compliance with the specific objective defined by Article 5(2)(c)(ii a), via an open call for projects managed by the Commission. The Commission shall adopt a decision to that effect after having given the Member State concerned the possibility to present its observations within a period of two months of the communication of its conclusions.
Amendment 137 #
2018/0213(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The convergence facility for euro- area membership is available to any eligible Member State as referred to in Article 2(6). Support shall consist of the following twohree components:
Amendment 138 #
2018/0213(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) grants to eligible non- governmental stakeholders.
Amendment 139 #
2018/0213(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The rules regarding grants to eligible non-governmental stakeholders are set out in Section 2a below.
Amendment 141 #
2018/0213(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Chapter 4 – section 2 a (new)
Chapter 4 – section 2 a (new)
Section 2a - Grants to eligible non- governmental stakeholders Article 32a - Eligible actions 1. Pursuant to the objectives set out in point (b) of Article 4 and point (c)(ii a) of Article 5(2), in line with Article 25, the convergence facility may finance, in a Member State that is not yet the member of the euro area, grants to support actions by eligible non-governmental stakeholders to stimulate research and an open public debate about the benefits of introducing the single currency and the reforms necessary to achieve that objective, in a sustainable manner beneficial to the economic and social development of the Member State in question. 2. Eligible expenditure shall include, for example: (a) seminars, conferences and workshops; (b) studies, research, analyses and surveys, evaluations and impact assessments, reports, educational materials, and the publication of these; (c) communication projects for learning, cooperation, awareness raising, and dissemination activities, and exchange of good practices; organisation of awareness-raising and information campaigns, media campaigns and events, including corporate communication and communication, where appropriate through social networks; and (d) the compilation and publication of materials to disseminate information and the results of the Programme, including through the development, operation and maintenance of systems and tools using information and communication technologies. Article 32b - Rules for the selection of projects and the financial management of grants 1. The rules for the selection and award criteria for grants via open calls managed by the Commission, as well as the provisions regarding the financial management, control, audit and evaluation of such projects, and other elements required by the Financial Regulation, shall be laid down in a Commission decision. 2. The rules referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall guarantee the fair and transparent selection of proposals, minimise the administrative burden for beneficiaries, and guarantee the sound and efficient management of grants, based on the existing best practices for Union instruments under centralised management (such as Horizon 2020).
Amendment 144 #
2018/0213(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. In relation to the convergence facility, the annual report shall include summarised information on grants provided to eligible non-governmental stakeholders under the third component of the convergence facility as defined in Article 24 paragraph 1 (c) including an assessment of their results achieved. Detailed information about each of those projects, including their beneficiaries, objectives, budgets, and main activities and outputs, shall be published on the Commission’s website.
Amendment 145 #
2018/0213(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 2
Article 38 – paragraph 2
2. The financial envelope of the Programme referred to in point (b) and point (c)(ii) of Article 7(2) – as well as, where appropriate, the envelope made available for grants to eligible non- governmental stakeholders under the convergence facility – may also cover technical and administrative assistance expenses, including monitoring, communication and evaluation required pursuant to Regulation No (EU) 2017/825 and not completed by 31 December 2020.
Amendment 568 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point –a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point –a (new)
(-a) An analysis of development challenges, needs and growth potentials with reference to the Priority Objectives of Cohesion Policy, taking into account the National Reform Programme, and where appropriate, relevant country-specific recommendations adopted by the Council;
Amendment 569 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point –a a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point –a a (new)
(-a a) An analysis of territorial challenges, development needs and growth potentials of the specific regions and territories of the Member State, with a reference to multi-level governance and the planned use of territorial development instruments;
Amendment 594 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) coordination, demarcation and complementarities between the Funds and, where appropriate, coordination between national and regional programmes, as well as programmes under the European Territorial Co-operation goal, and references to macro-regional and sea- basin strategies;
Amendment 769 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) the contribution of the programme towards meeting territorial challenges identified in the Partnership Agreement, reducing territorial disparities and enhancing territorial cohesion;
Amendment 871 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. Each programme shall set out a strategy for the programme's contribution to the policy objectives, territorial cohesion, and the communication of its results.
Amendment 925 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point iii
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point iii
(iii) the main target groups, with specific reference to those living in areas affected by poverty or at highest risk of discrimination or social exclusion;
Amendment 943 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g a (new)
(g a) the implementation arrangements to carry out integrated territorial strategies, such as ITI, CLLD or other territorial tools, with specific regard to the planned delegation of management and implementation tasks of territorial instruments;
Amendment 1131 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Where the list of operations to be supported has not been included in the territorial strategy, the relevant urban, local or other territorial authorities or bodies shall select or shall be involved in the selection of operations.
Amendment 1146 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. Where a strategy implemented in accordance with Article 23 involves investments that receive support from one or mormore than one Funds, from more than one programme or from more than one priority of the same programme, actions may be carried out as an integrated territorial investment ('ITI').
Amendment 1213 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 31 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Paragraph 1 shall not apply to Member States which do not satisfy the criterion in Article 78(1);
Amendment 1263 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 33 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. All materials submitted to the monitoring committee, as well as all written and electronic records of its deliberations, its decisions and voting records, shall be published by the Managing Authority on the internet.
Amendment 1278 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) any issues that affect the performance of the programme and the measures taken to address those issues, including also any irregularities or fraud that have led to an interruption or suspension of payments within the meaning of Articles 90 and 91;
Amendment 1358 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 44 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
The Managing Authority shall ensure that the grounds for accepting or rejecting applications regarding operations to be financed are recorded electronically, and that the relevant records are made available upon request in full, free of charge, and in open, machine-readable formats, to any member of the monitoring committee, and any Member of the European Parliament. The same applies to information regarding complaints and their treatment within the meaning of Article 63 paragraph 6;
Amendment 1761 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 88 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 88 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The option to reimburse the Union contribution on the basis of unit costs, lump sums and flat rates shall not apply to operations where the beneficiary is a national government body in a Member State that does not satisfy the criterion in Article 78(1).
Amendment 1762 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 89 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 89 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The option to make use of a Union contribution based on financing not linked to costs shall not apply to operations where the main beneficiary is a national government body in a Member State that does not satisfy the criterion in Article 78(1).
Amendment 25 #
2018/0110(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Domain names in the .eu TLD should be allocated to the eligible parties subject to availability. The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) could also be granted to offer applicants of the European Union Trade Marks (EUTMs) and/or the registered Community Designs (RCDs), an allocation of the .eu TLDs applicable to their trademarks or design, subject to availability, while ensuring that they do not alter distort the competition with registrars. The Commission may offer this possibly to other EU agencies after an assessing the synergies that could be attained.
Amendment 53 #
2018/0110(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. By way of derogation from paragraph 2, the Commission may entrust The European Union Intellectual Property Office to act as a registrar of domain names in the .eu TLD exclusively for applicants of European Union Trademarks (EUTM) and/or Registered Community Designs (RCD).Only applicants that are eligible pursuant to Article 3 may request to register .eu TLD. When acting as a registrar EUIPO, shall operate in the same conditions as other registrars and shall charge additional fees for registering domain names that will cover at least the cost incurred. The Commission may entrust other EU agencies to act as registrar by means of a delegated act pursuant to article 17a.
Amendment 68 #
2018/0110(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The WHOIS database shall contain relevant information, which isithin the limits set by Regulation 2016/679. In particular, the information collected shall not be excessive in relation to the purpose of the database, about the points of contact administering the domain names under the .eu TLD and the holders of the domain names. Where the domain name holder is a natural person, the information that is to be made publicly available shall be subject to the domain name holder’s consent within the meaning of Regulation 2016/679.
Amendment 143 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) The Management Board, composed of the Member States and the Commission, should define the general direction of the Agency’s operations and ensure that it carries out its tasks in accordance with this Regulation. The Management Board should be entrusted with the powers necessary to establish the budget, verify its execution, adopt the appropriate financial rules, establish transparent working procedures for decision making by the Agency, adopt the Agency’s Single Programming Document, adopt its own rules of procedure, appoint the Executive Director and decide on the extension of the Executive Director’s term of office and on the termination thereof. In the light of the highly technical and scientific tasks of the Agency, it is appropriate for the Management Board to consist of members with a high level of expertise in issues within the scope of the Agency’s missions.
Amendment 185 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57 a (new)
Recital 57 a (new)
(57 a) A duty to issue a product declaration containing structured information in respect of the certification of the product, process or service is introduced to provide the consumer with more information and to allow the consumer to make a well-founded choice, thereby reinforcing trust in the digital internal market.
Amendment 405 #
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, processes and services that have been certified in accordance with such scheme comply with specified requirements set out by European or international standards 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, and services and systemsthroughout their life cycle.
Amendment 522 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) detailed specification of the cybersecurity requirements against which the specific ICT products and services are evaluated, for example by reference to UnioEuropean or international standards or technical specifications;
Amendment 12 #
2017/0017(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) At the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which took place in Paris from 30 November to 12 December 2015, an international agreement was adopted to strengthen the global response to climate change. The Paris Agreement, inter alia, sets out a long-term goal in line with the objective to keep the global temperature increase well below 2°C above pre- industrial levels and to pursue efforts to keep it to 1,5°C above pre-industrial levels. The Paris Agreement was approved on behalf of the Union by Council Decision (EU) 2016/1841. The Paris Agreement entered into force on 4th November 2016. In order to achieve the goal of the Paris Agreement, parties will prepare, communicate and maintain successive nationally determined contributions. However recent changes in the global political landscape endangers the Paris Agreement, thus Union's global leadership in climate action is needed more than ever.
Amendment 17 #
2017/0017(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) A binding target of at least a 40% domestic reduction in economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 was set by the European Council of 23-24 October 2014. The Council meeting on 6 March 2015 formally approved this contribution of the Union and its Member States as their Intended Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement. The European Council conclusions of October 2014 foresaw that the target should be delivered collectively by the Union in the most cost- effective manner possible, with the reductions in the Emissions Trading System (ETS) and non-ETS sectors amounting to 43% and 30% by 2030 compared to 2005 respectively. All sectors of the economy should contribute to achieving these emission reductions. Aviation accounts for 2% of global CO2 emissions, of which international flights account for 1,3% of total emissions, and by 2050 the level of emissions from aviation is expected to grow 7-10 fold.
Amendment 21 #
2017/0017(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Union and its Member States have been endeavouring to advance international agreement to reduce greenhouse gas impacts from aviation since 1997 and they have legislation in place since 2008 to limit the climate change impacts from aviation activities through the EU emissions trading system (EU ETS) that has been operating since 2005. In December 2011, the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that the inclusion of extra-EEA flights in the EU ETS does not violate international law. In order to advance progress at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the Union has twice adopted time- bound derogations to the EU ETS so as to limit compliance obligations to emissions from flights between aerodromes situated in the European Economic Area (EEA), with equal treatment on routes of aircraft operators wherever they are based. The most recent derogation from the EU ETS, Regulation (EU) No 421/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council, limited compliance obligations to intra- EEA flights between 2013 and 2016, and envisaged potential changes to the scope of the system as regards activity to and from aerodromes situated outside the EEA from 1 January 2017 onwards following the review set out in that Regulation.
Amendment 25 #
2017/0017(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In the light of the resolution adopted at ICAO's 39th Assembly in October 2016 on the implementation of a global market-based measure from 2021 to offset international aviation emissions above 2020 levels, it is considered appropriate to continue the existing derogation pending further progress on the design elements and the implementation of the global market-based measure. In this regard, the adoption of Standards and Recommended Practices by ICAO to complement that Resolution and implement the global system is planned for 2018. However, its concrete operationalisation will require action by ICAO parties at domestic level. Also, governance arrangements must be developed by ICAO, including a registry system. In this context, the current derogation of the EU ETS obligations for flights to and from third countries should be extended, subject to the review on implementing the ICAO scheme, in order to promote momentum in ICAO and facilitate the operationalisation of the ICAO scheme. As a result of the extension of the derogation, the amount of allowances to be auctioned and issued for free, including from the special reserve, should be the same as would correspond to 2016, and should be proportional to the reduction of the surrender obligation.
Amendment 5 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 13 January 2015 entitled 'Making the best use of the flexibility within the existing rules of the Stability and Growth Pact' (COM(2015)0012),
Amendment 19 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Union’s economy is recovering and growing at a moderate pace, whereas this recovery is elusive;
Amendment 34 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the employment rate is growing steadily, although at an insufficient pace, reducing unemployment in the euro area to 10.1 % in 2016; whereas the greater part of the jobs created is precarious in nature and does not allow for decent living conditions;
Amendment 70 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas some Member States still carry a very macroeconomic imbalances continue to persist in the EU whigch sovereign debtneeds to be tackled;
Amendment 100 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the EU’s insufficient level of global competitiveness and productivityglobal developments calls for structural reforms in the Member Stata more robust EU through the deepening of the EMU and stronger economic and social convergence polices in order to bring about sustained growth;
Amendment 267 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Agrees that socially balanced structural reforms in product, and services andmarkets and inclusive labour market policies remain a priority in the Member States;
Amendment 324 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 393 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 432 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Takes note ofWelcomes the Commission’'s communication on a fiscal stance; questions the usefulness of an aggregate target, given the lack of significant spill- over effects of domestic demand between Member States; recalls that the Member States must comply with the Stability and Growth Pact, regardless of aggregate recommendations which is the right way forward to increase growth, job creation and investment;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2099(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes Commission President Juncker’s plan to increase the capacity of the Investment Plan for Europe from EUR 315 billion to EUR 630 billion; underlines, however, that it should not lead to a reduction in well-functioning sources of transport infrastructure funding and highlight the importance of balanced allocation of funds between regions;
Amendment 40 #
2016/2099(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that an innovative and effective economy needs advanced infrastructure and that transport infrastructure should be among the priorities, with a special focus on innovative multimodal infrastructure solutions such as short multimodal tunnels or bridges in sparsely populated areas or local communities; believes that the EIB investments should contribute decreasing unemployment and better life quality of EU citizens;
Amendment 50 #
2016/2099(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. URegrets that according to the EIB's report the EFSI, the European Commission's flagship investment scheme favoured mainly the richest 15 member states; therefore underlines the importance of geographical balance in investments with EIB involvement, and expects the EIB and the Commission to deliver appropriate technical and administrative assistance to project preparation in countries that need it;
Amendment 64 #
2016/2099(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the importance in combating climate change of the goals set by COP 21 with regard to transport; underlines that the financial means should be available to bring about a modal shift from road to rail and waterborne and inland waterway transport; insists also that attention should be paid to investment in clean power for transport;
Amendment 8 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the protection of the EU’s financial interests should be a key element of the EU’s policy to increase the confidence of citizens by ensuring that their money is used properly and according to the ‘best use of every euro’ approach; whereas in some Member States the main source of public investments is EU funds;
Amendment 30 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is alarmed that the number of all fraudulent and non-fraudulent irregularities reported (22 349 cases) increased significantly for a second consecutive year – first by 48 % in 2014 and then by another 36% in 2015, leading to doubling the amount of registered irregularities within just two years; notes that even though the number of irregularities doubled the sum involved in them (EUR 3.21 billion) remains on the same level as in 2014; calls on the Commission to analyse this development; deplores the fact that despite numerous OLAF recommendations and investigations the prosecution rates are only 30% in the Member States;
Amendment 43 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Deplores the fact that secrecy of OLAF investigations and judicial recommendations often impedes to hold accountable Member States authorities and EU institutions;
Amendment 106 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Deplores the fact that the European Commission is planning to drop the biannual anti-corruption report throughout EU member states; notes that the 2014 report served as a good basis to further increase transparency and discover irregularities in connection with EU funds;
Amendment 114 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Takes positive note of the increase of the amount of data published by the Commission on fraudulent and non- fraudulent irregularities and on the quality of statistical evaluation of irregularities reported; urges the Commission to increase the transparency of the OLAF investigations and judicial recommendations;
Amendment 160 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Deplores the fact that some Member States are reluctant to participate in EPPO, therefore it seems that the European Prosecutor's Office will be established in the framework in enhanced cooperation;
Amendment 27 #
2016/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that EFSI was launched to help resolve difficulties and remove obstacles to financing as well as to implement strategic, transformative and productive investments that provide a high level of added value to the economy, the environment and society; highlights the importance of balanced allocation of funds between regions;
Amendment 279 #
2016/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Welcomes that by the end of 2016, all 28 countries received EFSI funding; underlines, however, that as of 30 June 2016, EU-15 had received 91% whereas EU-13 had only received 9% of EFSI supportregrets that according to the EIB’s report the EFSI, the European Commission’s flagship investment scheme favored mainly the richest 15 member states; regrets that EFSI support has mainly benefitted a limited number of countries;
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 23 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas gas is expected to continue to play an important role in the EU energy system for decades, especially in industrial production and as a source of heat in buildings, while the EU meets its ambitious targets on greenhouse gas emissions, energy efficiency and renewables and makes the transition to a low-decarbonized economy;
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 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 102 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines that priority should be given to market-based solutions and to the utilisation of existing LNG infrastructure on a regional level, as this would reduce the risk of stranded assets;
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 136 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Recalls that the development of interconnections and the removal of internal bottlenecks will promote a better use of existing storage facilities even in the Member States that do not have sufficient storage capacity available in their territory;
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 207 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Highlights the need to develop harmonised tariff structures across the EU and to increase transparency in tariff definition in order to reach a higher utilisation rate of existing gas storages and takes the view that the network code on rules regarding harmonised transmission tariff structures for gas should take into consideration the need for harmonisfurther approximation;
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 2 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
– having regard to the Paris Agreement made in December 2015 at the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) to the UNFCCC;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU as a whole is on track to reach the 2020 targets but further action is required in several Member States; whereas the plunging price of fossil fuels, coupled with technological advances in renewable energy and storage, offer a unique chance to rationalize European energy policy, which is currently heavily dependent on imports;
Amendment 22 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the development of renewable energy must ensure energy sovereignty, eliminate energy poverty and foster economic development in the EU; whereas renewable energy sources should provide European citizens with stable, affordable, sustainable, fair and transparent energy, with special attention to the most vulnerable; whereas renewable energy sources should enable citizens to benefit from self-generation and predictable energy supply;
Amendment 30 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas investment in renewables requires a long-term framework consistent with the EU’s 2050 climate commitments and the COP21 agreement;
Amendment 38 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas public participation in the energy market through consumer choice and supervision, clear policy guidelines at regional, national and European level and the engagement of social partners are key to the successful development of renewable energy;
Amendment 50 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the European renewable energy industry employs 1.15 million people; whereas according to the Commission up to 20 million jobs could be created between now and 2020 in the green economy;
Amendment 52 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas Commission President Juncker promised to make Europe the world number one in renewable energy, to strengthen the share of renewable energies on our continent which is an industrial policy imperative if we still want to have affordable energy at the Union's disposal;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E c (new)
Recital E c (new)
Ec. whereas the Energy Union should be based on a transition towards a sustainable, forward-looking energy system with energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart infrastructure as major pillars; whereas a long-term stable regulatory framework is needed to create economic growth and jobs and ensure the EU's leading role in these areas;
Amendment 54 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E d (new)
Recital E d (new)
Ed. whereas binding national and EU targets have been the key drivers for renewable energy capacity development in the EU; whereas binding national and EU targets for renewable energy create growth and jobs and would help secure the EU's technological leadership by providing certainty for investors;
Amendment 55 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E e (new)
Recital E e (new)
Ee. whereas EU companies in the renewable energy sector, many of which are SMEs, employ 1,15 million people in Europe and have a share of 40 % of all world patents for renewable technologies, which makes the EU a global leader; whereas this leadership must be maintained in the future by means of a solid EU strategy for renewable energy;
Amendment 56 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E f (new)
Recital E f (new)
Ef. whereas the EU imports more than half of all the energy it consumes, at a cost of more than €1billion every day; whereas energy imports make up over 20% of total imports;
Amendment 57 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E g (new)
Recital E g (new)
Eg. whereas money spent on importing fossil fuels and other forms of conventional energy sources and technologies contributes little to investment, jobs or growth in the Union, and whereas redirecting this money to internal investments in renewable energy would stimulate growth and create high- quality, high-skilled local jobs;
Amendment 58 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E h (new)
Recital E h (new)
Eh. whereas certain Central-Eastern Member States are more exposed to a single supplier of fossil fuels; whereas due to renewables 30 billion euros worth of imported fossil fuels was saved, and natural gas consumption was reduced by 7% thus strengthening the energy independence and energy security of Europe which remains the largest energy importer in the world;
Amendment 66 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Expresses its concern at the large number of countries (Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom) which may have to revise their policies and tools to ensure they meet their 2020 objectives; notes that one Member State has already failed to achieve the 2013-2014 interim targets; regrets the fact that the achievement of the 2020 renewable energy targets is also not certain in the case of Hungary and Poland;
Amendment 70 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the fact that some Member States have already met or will very shortly meet their 2020 targets, well ahead of time, such as Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Croatia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Austria, Romania, Finland and Sweden;
Amendment 102 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the role of well-designed renewable support schemes in attracting long-term investment and consolidating the renewable sector; rejects the retroactive elimination of renewable support schemesincreasing investor certainty thus attracting long-term investment, rapidly reducing the costs of technologies such as solar PV and onshore wind, and consolidating the renewable sector; rejects the retroactive elimination of renewable support schemes; however recognises that as and when certain renewable technologies become cost competitive and mature they will no longer require 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 minimizes market distortion, while ensuring effective results in terms of renewable generation capacity development;
Amendment 129 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the need for an integrated approach to public investments and credit in technical improvement, grid adaptation, storage, smart metering, energy efficiency and new forms of energy production to avoid potential bottlenecks;
Amendment 133 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Underlines that grids in many Member States are simply unable to receive power generated from variable renewables; stresses that modernization of the energy grids is essential to accommodate changes in production and transmission;
Amendment 150 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes the changes in working conditions in the energy sector; stresses that action is needed to ensure labour standards are not lowered as a result of energy transitionat the energy transition should never lower labour standards but on the contrary should provide higher levels of skilled and quality employment;
Amendment 159 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Reiterategrets the disappointingly weak proposal from the European Council for a 27% renewable energy target for 2030; recalls Parliament’'s call for binding targets of at least a 30 % share of renewable energy consumption and 40 % in energy savings for 2030 to be implemented by means of continued national targets in order to ensure the necessary investor and legal certainty; believes that in light of the recent COP21 agreement significantly higher ambition is desirable;
Amendment 180 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights the need to define a regulatory strategy that allows for the monitoring of Member States’ commitments while allowing for full democratic control and scrutiny of energy policiesfor an ambitious, strong, robust and transparent governance system for the EU 2030 climate and energy framework that will ensure the attainment of the EU renewable energy target and that should be enshrined in EU legislation; believes, that for elements related to renewable energies, the governance principles should be embedded in the Renewable Energy Directive; believes that in the regrettable absence of binding national targets for the period post 2020, the Commission should present an indication of necessary national contributions to the EU renewable energy target; urges all Member States to deliver their 2030 renewable energy pledges in their national energy and climate plans and present their enabling policies in due time before 2020; calls on the Commission and the Member States to secure effective democratic oversight by the European Parliament in establishing an energy union governance system by ensuring that all related proposals follow the ordinary legislative procedure;
Amendment 209 #
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 ensuring financial and administrative facilities for ‘prosumers’ (households, micro and small businesses, cooperatives, public administrations and non- commercial entities that engage in energy production)Recommends reducing to an absolute minimum the administrative barriers to new self-generation capacity, in particular through removing market access restrictions; suggests shortening and simplifying authorisation procedures by moving to a simple notification requirement; suggests that the revision of the renewable energy directive could include specific provisions to remove barriers and promote community/cooperative energy schemes via "one-stop-shops" dealing with project permits and providing financial and technical expertise, and/or specific information campaigns at local and community level as well as guaranteeing prosumers' access to alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; suggests this could take the form of a new Citizen and Community Energy chapter;
Amendment 223 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses the need to strike a balance between the development of centralised and decentralised energy production that ensures that consumers that cannot afford to become ‘prosumers’ are not discriminated against; stresses the need to provide technical and administrative facilities for the collective management of energy production; emphasizes that self- generation and renewable sources are not the cause of higher European energy prices, which can be rather attributed to the lack of diversification, reliance on a single supplier and the incomplete internal energy market;
Amendment 252 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. NotWelcomes the Commission’s strategy to increase demand-response mechanisms as a valuable way of helping balance an electricity system with ever-increasing shares of renewable energy in a cost- effective and efficient manner; stresses that this should not create an additional financial burden for citizens and participating in demand-response or dynamic pricing should always remain strictly on an opt-in basis only;
Amendment 255 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Believes that developing electricity storage solutions will be an indispensable element for the development and integration of high levels of renewable energy, assisting in balancing the grid and providing a means to store excess renewable power generation; calls for the revision of the existing regulatory framework to promote the deployment of energy storage systems and remove existing barriers;
Amendment 269 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses that certain consumers (such as energy-poor households) have rigid consumption patterns and mayit is necessary to ensure they will not be negatively affected by enhanced price- based efficiency mechanisms;
Amendment 274 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Highlights that ‘prosumers’ should be allowed to access the energy grid and market at a fair price and should not be penalised with additional taxes or charges; expresses its concern at the initiatives taken by some Member States to create obstacles to the exercise of the rights to self-consumption and self-production; regrets the fact that certain Member States introduced harmful taxes, such as environmental product fee on renewable energy generating devices;
Amendment 342 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Urges European Union institutions, as a way of showing their firm commitment to renewable energies, to develop renewable energy capacities of their own to cover their own buildings' energy demand; stresses that until such capacities are developed the EU institutions should purchase green energy in order to meet its needs;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas following the recent crises in the economic, political and social fields that have severely affected individual Member States and the Union as a whole, citizens’ relationship with politics has become increasingly strained, as the public feels that it is not represented adequately; whereas the engagement and involvement of citizens and civil society in democratic life are essential for the good functioning of democracy and for the legitimacy and accountability of both national and EU representational systems;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas 21st-century European citizens do not find it sufficient to be permitted to express their opinions concerning the policies, decisions and leadership of the Union and the Member States only in elections to the European Parliament or national elections;
Amendment 26 #
2016/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas it is crucial to regain citizens’ confidence and interest in the European project by improving participation and transparency in decision- making, buttressing democratic oversight mechanisms, making political parties more open, rendering the terminology of the Union more comprehensible and reforming electoral systems to give the public more voice in them;
Amendment 36 #
2016/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas democracy should adapt to the changes associated with the new technological age, the progress of which must be regarded as a public good that, if properly used, could help to create a more transparent and participatory democracy which meets the demands of 21st century citizens better;
Amendment 41 #
2016/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas a wave of new digital communication tools and open and collaborative platforms could inspire creative solutions for reducing public discontent with political institutions and increase levels of trust in the democratic system; whereas the new communication tools help to increase participatory democracy and transparency;
Amendment 49 #
2016/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas e-democracy could represent an alternative form of engagement capable of providing a solution to public disaffection with traditional politics, and could help promote grassroots support for EU policies and ensure that the European Union institutions tackle the issues that concern citizens most;
Amendment 60 #
2016/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes e-democracy, which is defined as the support and enhancement of traditional democracy by means of information and communication technology (ICT), and is meant to complement democratic processes by adding elements of citizens’ enablement through different online activities that include, amongst others, e-government, e- governance, e-participation and e-voting; welcomes the fact that, by means of the new information and communication tools, more and more citizens can be involved in democratic processes;
Amendment 100 #
2016/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls the first successful European example of online voting in Estonia in its legally binding elections in 2005 as a positive example, but maintains that if the take-up of e-voting across Europe is to be successful, it will be necessary to assess the costs, benefits and implications of different or divergent technological approaches; is convinced that the European Union, as the biggest and most developed economy in the world, must be a trend-setter in adopting innovative solutions such as e-voting in European elections;
Amendment 110 #
2016/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 131 #
2016/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Member States and the EU to provide educational and technical means for improving ICT competences and digital access for all EU citizens in order to bridge the digital divide (e-inclusion) and put an end to digital illiteracy, for the ultimate benefit of democracy; encourages the Member States to integrate the acquisition of digital skills and touch- typing into school curricula and supports the development of networks with universities and educational institutions to promote research on and implementation of new participation tools;
Amendment 139 #
2016/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Recommends that the European Parliament, as the only directly elected institution of the European Union, take the lead in reinforcing e-democracy; considers it worthwhile, to this end, to develop innovative technological solutions which will make it possible for citizens to communicate meaningfully and share their concerns with their elected representatives;
Amendment 153 #
2016/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Encourages the Member States and the EU to promote and support mechanisms that enable the participation of the public and their interaction with governments and EU institutions; highlights that ICT should facilitate access to information, transparency, active listening and debate for better decision- making; considers that dissemination of best practices should be promoted, for example by drawing attention to the success of the e-Estonia programme;
Amendment 179 #
2016/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to expand and develop e-participation in the Digital Single Market Strategy and to propose the allocation of corresponding funds in the budget; considers that the reinforcement of European e-democracy will bolster the credibility of the European Union’s institutions and the confidence of citizens in the Union;
Amendment 190 #
2016/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Proposes that, on the basis of the existing DESI (Digital Economy and Society Index) indicator, the Commission should make recommendations to the Member States with a view to reinforcing e-democracy, which proposals could also usefully be incorporated in the recommendations of the European Semester;
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 353 #
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, with more than ten parking spaces, at least one of every ten is50 % of them are equipped with a recharging point within the meaning of Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure17 , which iss, which are capable of starting and stopping charging in reaction to price signals. This requirement shall apply to all non- residential buildings, with more than ten parking spaces, as of 1 January 2025. __________________ 17 OJ L 307, 28.10.2014, p. 1 OJ L 307, 28.10.2014, p. 1
Amendment 393 #
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 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that all newly built residential buildings and those undergoing major renovations, with more than ten parking spaces, include the pre- cablinginclude conduits dimensioned to enable the installation of recharging points for electric vehicles for every parking space.
Amendment 447 #
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 6 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Member States shall mobilise investments for the deployment of building automation and control systems in their long-term renovation strategy framework by 1 January 2023.
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 594 #
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 1
Annex I – point 1 – subparagraph 1
‘1. The energy performance of a building shall reflect its typical energy use for technical building systems (heating, cooling, domestic hot water, ventilation and lighting etc.).
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 98 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council9 is an element to progress towards the Energy Union, under which energy efficiency should be treated as an energy source in its own right. The 'energy efficiency first' principle should be taken into account when setting new rules for the supply side and other policy areas. The Commission should ensure 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. Energy efficiency improvements need to be realised whenever it is more cost-effective than equivalent supply-side solutions. This should help to exploit the multiple benefits of energy efficiency based on renewables for Europe's society, in particular for citizens and businesses. __________________ 9 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 125 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) TCurrently there are no binding targets at national 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 30 % target which increases investor certainty. 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 142 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The obligation on Member States to establish long-term strategies for mobilising investment in the renovation of their national building stock and notify them to the Commission should be removed from Directive 2012/27/EU and added to Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council10 where it fits with long term plans for nearly zero energy buildings and the decarbonisation of buildings which also considers decreasing energy poverty. __________________ 10 Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 on the energy performance of buildings (OJ L 153, 18.6.2010, p. 13.
Amendment 150 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In view of the climate and energy framework for 2030 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 which benefits citizens, in particular the most vulnerable.
Amendment 190 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Improvements to the energy efficiency of buildings should benefit in particular consumers affected by energy poverty. In most of the cases the main cause of energy poverty is the poor energy efficiency of buildings. 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 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 207 #
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. Certain Central-Eastern Member States are more exposed to a single supplier of fossil fuels, therefore increasing efficiency in those Member States is of outmost importance. Member States should therefore be able to take into account a certain amount of renewable energy generated on or in buildings 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 223 #
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. Therefore, for the purposes of these provisions, the term 'final user', should cover final customers purchasing heating, cooling or hot water for their own use as well as occupants of individual units of multi-apartment or multi-purpose buildings where such units are supplied from a central source. 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. The measures mentioned above should target firstly the most vulnerable consumers.
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 251 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The European Council agreed on 24 October 2014 on the 2030 Framework for Energy and Climate for the Union based on four key targets: at least 40% cut in economy wide greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions, at least 27% improvement in energy efficiency with a view to a level of 30%, at least 27% for the share of renewable energy consumed in the Union, and at least 15% for electricity interconnection. It specified that the target for renewable energy is binding at Union level and that it will be fulfilled through Member States’ contributions guided by the need to deliver collectively the Union target. This Regulation must take into account the increased targets expressed in the sectorial legislations. The European Council specified on 24 October 2014 that the target for electricity interconnection should be at least 15%.
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 296 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Conclusions of the Council of 26 November 201516 recognised that the Governance of the Energy Union will be an essential tool for the efficient and effective construction of the Energy Union and the achievement of its objectives. They underlined that the governance system should be based on the principles of integration of strategic planning and reporting on the implementation of climate and energy policies and coordination between actors responsible for energy and climate policy, at Union, regional and national level. They also underlined that the Governance should ensure that the agreed energy and climate targets for 2030 are met; and that the Governance would monitor the Member States' and the Union’'s collective progress towards the achievement of theargets and policy objectives across the five dimensions of the Energy Union. __________________ 16 Conclusions of the Council of 26 November 2015 (14632/15).
Amendment 318 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The transition to a low-carbonhighly energy- efficient and highly renewables-based economy requires changes in investment behaviour and incentives across the entire policy spectrum. Achieving greenhouse gas emission reductions requires a boost to efficiency and innovation in the European economy and in particular should also lead to improvements of air quality.
Amendment 328 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In line with the Commission's strong commitment to Better Regulation, the Energy Union Governance should result in a significant reduction of administrative burden for the Member States, the Commission and other Union Institutions and it should help to ensure coherence and adequacy of policies and measures at Union and nationmacro-regional, national and local level with regard to the transformation of the energy system towards a low-carbonhighly energy-efficient and highly renewables-based economy.
Amendment 337 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The achievement of the Energy Union targets and objectives should be ensured through a combination of Union initiatives and coherent national policies set out in integrated national energy and climate plans. Sectorial Union legislation in the energy and climate fields sets out planning requirements, which have been useful tools to drive change at the national level. Their introduction at different moments in time has led to overlaps and insufficient consideration of synergies and interactions between policy areas. Current separate planning, reporting and monitoring in the climate and energy fields should therefore as far as possible be streamlined and integrated.
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 344 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The integrated national energy and climate plans should cover ten-year periods and provide an overview of the current energy system and policy situation. They should set out national targets and objectives for each of the five key dimensions of the Energy Union and corresponding policies and measures to meet those objectives and have an analytical basis. The national plans covering the first period from 2021 to 2030 should pay particular attention to the 2030set out the 2030 national binding targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions, renewable energy, energy efficiency and electricity interconnection. Member States should aim to ensure that the national plans are consistent with and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
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 363 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) Regional cooperation is key to ensure an effective achievement of the objectives of the Energy UnionThe Commission should facilitate the establishment of partnerships between Member States and identify the costs of non-acting together. Member States should also get the opportunity to comment on other Member States' plans before they are finalised to avoid inconsistencies and potential negative impacts on other Member States and ensure that common objectives are met collectively. Regional cooperation in elaborating and finalising national plans as well as in the subsequent implementation of national plans should be essential to improve effectiveness and efficiency of measures and foster market integration and energy security.
Amendment 410 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) In view of the collective achievement of the objectives of the Energy Union Strategy, itt will be essential for the Commission to assess draft national plans as wiell be essential for the Commission to assessas the implementation of notified national plans and, basedby means onf progress reports, their implementation. For the first ten-year period, this concerns in particular the achievement of the Union-level in view of the achievement of the objectives of the Energy Union Strategy for the first period, in particular with regard to the binding Union-level and national binding 2030 targets for energy and climate and national contributions to those targets. Such assessment should be undertaken on a biennial basis, and on an annual basis only where necessary, and should be consolidated in the Commission's State of the Energy Union reports.
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 480 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) structure new partnerships between Member States at macro-regional level to achieve the targets and objectives of the Energy Union in a cost-optimised manner and between Member States, their city regions and local authorities;
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 503 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 9
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 521 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. By 1 January 2019 and every tenfive 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 plans from 2026 to 2035, from 2031 to 2040, from 2036 to 2045 and from 2041 to 2050.
Amendment 537 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) an overview of the process followed for establishing the integrated national energy and climate plan consisting of: (i) an executive summary, a description of the consultation and involvement of stakeholders and their results, and of regional cooperation with other Member States in preparing the plan; (ii) an overview of current policy situation; (iii) a description of the consultation and involvement of local authorities, civil society, social partners, citizens and their results; (iv) a description of macro-regional partnerships established pursuant to Article 11 of this Regulation and of regional cooperation with other Member States in preparing the plan and in organising together a cost-optimised highly energy-efficiency and highly renewables-based energy system;
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 557 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) a description of the current situation of the five dimensions of the Energy Union including with regard to the energy system and greenhouse gas emissions and removals as well as projections with regard to the objectives and targets referred to in point (b) and (c) with already existing (implemented and adopted) 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 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 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 587 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. When preparing the national plans referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall take into account the long-term greenhouse gas reduction target set out in Article 1 and ensure consistency with the national long-term strategies in Article 14;
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 595 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall set out in their integrated national energy and climate plan the following main objectives, and targets and contributions, as specified in Section A.2. and A.3 of Annex I:
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 609 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point i
i. with a view to achieving the Union's binding target of at least 2735% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in Article 3 of [recast of Directive 2009/28/EC as proposed by COM(2016) 767], a contribution to this target in terms of the Member State's share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030, with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards;
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 644 #
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 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 716 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 3 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 3 a (new)
(3a) 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 718 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 3 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 3 b (new)
(3b) 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 719 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 3 c (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 3 c (new)
(3c) national objectives related to the non-discriminatory participation of renewable energy, demand response and storage, including via aggregation, in all energy markets;
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 750 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5
Article 5
Amendment 770 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6
Article 6
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 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 836 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. By 1 January 2018 and every tenfive 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 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 885 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In a spirit of partnership, Member States shall establish a permanent Energy Dialogue to support active engagement of local authorities, civil society, social partners, investors, any other relevant stakeholders and the general public in managing the energy transition, including energy poverty and promoting a just transition.
Amendment 888 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Member States shall submit to this Energy Dialogue different options and scenarios envisaged for their short, medium and long-term energy and climate policies, together with a cost- benefit analysis for each option
Amendment 889 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1b. Member States shall include in the submission of their final integrated national energy and climate plan and of their progress reports to the Commission a summary of the public's views and the way they have been take into consideration;
Amendment 895 #
Amendment 903 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall cooperate with each other at macro-regional level to effectively meet the targets, and objectives and contributions set out in their integrated national energy and climate plan.
Amendment 912 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall, well before submitting their draft integrated national energy and climate plan to the Commission pursuant to Article 9(1), identify opportunities for macro-regional cooperationpartnerships and consult neighbouring Member States and the other Member States expressing an interest. Member States shall set out in their draft integrated national energy and climate plans the results of such regional consultation, including where applicable how comments have been taken into account.
Amendment 922 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
5. For the purposes specified in paragraph 1, Member States shall continue to cooperate at macro-regional level when implementing the policies and measures of their plans.
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 943 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a (new)
Amendment 944 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13
Article 13
Amendment 984 #
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 202019 and every 10 years thereafter their long-term low emission strategies with a 50 years perspective as set out in Annex II (new), however, for the purposes of meeting the Paris Agreement goals, the first long-term low emission strategies shall have 2050 as a starting point, to contribute to:
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 1029 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) the investments, differentiated between public and private investments, required to effectively implement the long- term low emission strategies.
Amendment 1031 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. The long-term low emission strategies and the integrated national energy and climate plans referred to in Article 3 shouldmust be consistent with each other.
Amendment 1039 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Commission shall support Member States in their preparation of long-term strategies by providing information on the state of the underlying scientific knowledge and technological development relevant to achieving the objectives referred to in Article 1. The Commission shall also provide opportunities for Member States and other stakeholders to provide additional information and discuss their perspectives and produce best practice and guidance for Member States to use during the development and implementation phase of their strategies.
Amendment 1052 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) information on the progress accomplished towards reaching the targets, and objectives and contributions set out in the integrated national energy and climate plan, and towards implementing the policies and measures necessary to meet them;
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 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 1122 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 4
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 4
(4) long-term strategy for the renovation of the national stock of both public and private residential and commercial buildings, including policies and measures to stimulate cost-effective deep and staged deep renovation; as well as the planned renovation rate and the summarised results of the public consultation according to Article 2 (a) (3) of [EPBD recast];
Amendment 1125 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 4 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 4 a (new)
(4a) policy and measures specially targeting the worst performing segments of the national building stock, energy poor consumers, social housing and households subject to split-incentive dilemma according to Article 2 (a) of [EPBD recast];
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 1213 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the progress made by each Member State towards meeting its national binding targets, and objectives and contributions and implementing the policies and measures set out in its integrated national energy and climate plan;
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 1256 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) considerassess whether individual Member States are on track to meet their national binding target and whether the Union's milestonetarget of no more than 1483 Mtoe of primary energy and no more than 1086 Mtoe of final energy in 2020 is achieved;
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 1293 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
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 1368 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) making a financial contribution to athe financing platform set up at Union level pursuant to Article 11 a of this Regulation, contributing to renewable energy projects and managed directly or indirectly by the Commission;
Amendment 1380 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Such measures shall take into account the level of ambition of early contributions to the Union's 2030 targetcompliance with their national binding target and trajectory for renewable energy by the Member State concerned.
Amendment 1398 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
Article 27 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. If, in the area of energy efficiency, without prejudice to other measures at Union level pursuant to paragraph 3, the Commission concludes, based on its assessment pursuant to Article 25(1) and (3), in the year 2023 that progress towards collectively achieving the Union’s energy efficiency target mentioned national binding the first subparagraph of Article 25(3)argets is insufficient, it shall take measures by the year 2024 in addition to those set out in Directive 2010/31/EU [version as amended in accordance with proposal COM(2016) 765] and Directive 2012/27/EU [version as amended in accordance with proposal COM(2016) 761] to ensure that the Union's binding 2030 energy efficiency targets are met. Such additional measures may in particular improve the energy efficiency of:
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 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 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 1662 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I a (new)
Annex I a (new)
Annex Ia Opportunity-based macro-regional partnerships: 1. Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan (BEMIP): Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden 2. Central and South-Eastern Europe Connectivity (CESEC): Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia 3. Central-West Regional Energy Market (CWREM): Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain 4. Euro-Mediterranean partnership (Euromed): Croatia, Cyprus, France, Italy, Greece, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain 5. Northern Seas Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom
Amendment 34 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Following the Communication setting out a European vision of Internet connectivity for the Digital Single Market and in order to promote digital inclusion, the Union should support the provision of free local wireless connectivity without any restrictions in the centres of local public life, including outdoor spaces accessible to the general public, through targeted support. Such support is so far not covered by Regulations (EU) No 1316/201315 and (EU) No 283/201416 . _________________ 15 Regulation (EU) No 1316/20136 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility, amending Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 680/2007 and (EC) No 67/2010, OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 129, as last amended by Regulation (EU) 2015/1017 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 June 2015, OJ L 169, 1.7.2015, p. 1. 16 Regulation (EU) No 283/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 on guidelines for trans- European networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing Decision No 1336/97/EC, OJ L 86, 21.3.2014, p. 14.
Amendment 39 #
2016/0287(COD)
(4) Support of this kind should encourage entities with a public mission such as public authorities and providers of public services to offer free local wireless connectivity as an ancillary service to their public mission so as to ensure that local communities can experience the benefits of very high-speed broadband in the centres of public life. Such entities could include municipalities and other local public authorities, librarpublic transport facilities, libraries, schools, universities and hospitals.
Amendment 41 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Support of this kind should encourage entities with a public mission such as public authorities and providers of public services to offer free local wireless connectivity without any restrictions as an ancillary service to their public mission so as to ensure that local communities can experience the benefits of very high-speed broadband in the centres of public life. Such entities could include municipalities and other local public authorities, libraries and hospitals.
Amendment 54 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Local wireless connectivity without any restrictions should only qualify 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.
Amendment 85 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Given Internet connectivity needs within the Union and the urgency of promoting access networks that can deliver, throughout the EU, an Internet experience of high quality based on very high-speed broadband services, financial assistance should seek to attain a geographically balanced distribution. Building on the experience of the distribution on EFSI funds, the geographically balanced selection criteria should drive the allocation of funds to enhance internet connectivity needs.
Amendment 9 #
2016/0185(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 establishes a new retail pricing mechanism for Union-wide regulated roaming services in order to abolish retail roaming surcharges without distorting domestic and visited markets. as there is no justification for roaming charges in a Europe without borders;
Amendment 14 #
2016/0185(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The abolition of retail roaming surcharges introduced by Regulation (EU) No 2015/2120, also named "roam-like-at- home’ (RLAH), is necessary to establish and ease the functioning of a digital single market across the Union. H, as well as to reduce costs to consumers; however, that Regulation alone is not sufficient to ensure the correct functioning of the roaming market.;
Amendment 15 #
2016/0185(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
Amendment 42 #
2016/0185(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Therefore, the existing maximum wholesale roaming charges for voice calls, SMS and data services should be lowered., and in the long term the aim should be to abolish them;
Amendment 130 #
2016/0151(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) Regulatory authorities of the Member States can achieve the requisite degree of structural independence only if established as separate legal entities. Member States should therefore guarantee the independence of the national regulatory authorities from both the government, public bodies and the industry with a view to ensuring the impartiality of their decisions. Unfortunately, in the past the independence of the regulatory authorities has been violated in numerous Member States. This requirement of independence should be without prejudice to the possibility for Member States to establish regulators having oversight over different sectors, such as audiovisual and telecom. National regulatory authorities should be in possession of the enforcement powers and resources necessary for the fulfilment of their tasks, in terms of staffing, expertise and financial means. The activities of national regulatory authorities established under this Directive should ensure respect for the objectives of media pluralism, cultural diversity, consumer protection, the internal market and the promotion of fair competition. There is therefore a need to widen the powers of the European Regulators Group for Audiovisual Media Services (ERGA) so that the independence of media authorities can be guaranteed in the Member States.
Amendment 133 #
2016/0151(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) ERGA has made a positive contribution towards consistent regulatory practice and has provided high level advice to the Commission on implementation matters. This calls for the formal recognition and reinforcement of its role, and indeed the widening of its powers, in this Directive. The group should therefore be re-established by virtue of this Directive.
Amendment 332 #
2016/0151(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 30 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. With a view to guaranteeing the independence of the national regulatory authorities, it is necessary to widen the powers of the European Regulators Group for Audiovisual Media Services (ERGA).
Amendment 3 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) to be adapted to achieve the goals set in Paris and the climate and energy policy targets for the period up to 2030, in the context of the Horizon 2020 strategy, given that adaptation of the European economies to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change will be one of the main challenges the European Union will have to face in the coming years;
Amendment 15 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Given that the sustainability of European economies and the added value of the ecosystems and biodiversity of the European environment must be ensured, considers that the MFF should recognise this value by allocating sufficient resources in the upcoming budgets to preserve this biodiversity, mainly in rural areas;
Amendment 23 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that the MFF should provide an adequate budget and financing for the Natura 2000 network, in particular through the LIFE programme which aims to promote implementation of environment, energy and climate objectives and their integration into other policies and Member State practice;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2351(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the fact that the Erasmus programme has surpassed the benchmark of 3 million students; notes the sustained success that this Union flagship programme has enjoyed since its inception, and that it is important that the programme should continue to receive support;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2351(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that in spite of a decrease in most Member States after its 2013 peak, youth unemployment remains a serious matter of concern in the EU, with around 8 million young Europeans being unable to find work and the proportion faced with long- term unemployment or involuntary part- time employment or employment as trainees remaining high;
Amendment 11 #
2015/2351(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Reminds Member States that they should commit to extending national funding as a complement to the ESF and YEI appropriations in order to ensure the necessary boost to youth employment; recalls that the reluctance of young people to launch businesses also contributes to the slow rate of economic growth in Europe, and therefore considers it necessary to support young people in starting their own businesses;
Amendment 35 #
2015/2345(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Takes the view that a public register of EU-funded NGOs - similar to the EU's transparency register - should set up and that it should also give details of the amount and purpose of the subsidies paid out;
Amendment 44 #
2015/2345(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission, with a view to optimising its cooperation with civil society, to carry out regularcontinuous assessments of the way in which funds allocated to NGOs are administered;
Amendment 3 #
2015/2329(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the fact that in the first two years of the new funding cycle the Europe for Citizens programme, which is set to bridge the gap between the EU institutions and European citizens seems to be running well;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2329(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights the importance of such programmes in times when permanent crises, anti-European forces are calling constantly into question the very existence of the European project;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2329(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the simplification of the programme structure, for example through multiannual priority-setting which, overall, has made it simpler for interested citizens and organisations to apply, as well as a number of new financial arrangements, such as a system of lump-sum payments, that have reduced the administrative burden on beneficiaries; regrets, that only a few results have been achieved through the Europe for Citizens program;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2329(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Requests the Commission and the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) to assess the impact that a number of budgetary arrangements have had on applicants and potential eligible applicants, to develop further strategies to bring European Institutions closer to European citizens and to better inform citizens on various EU policies;
Amendment 19 #
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 and security of supply, which means affordable and predictable energy bills;
Amendment 24 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the integration of the energy markets will enhance achievement of the Treaty goals of secure, low-cost and sustainable energy; whereas at the same time it is important, in transforming Europe’s electricity market, to take into account long-term European objectives, including the free movement of electricity in the European Union;
Amendment 38 #
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 national energy mix and the overall structure of their energy supply; and must meet the Union’s energy and climate policy targets;
Amendment 100 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas a medium-term increase in interconnection between the Member States to 15% could improve security of supply; whereas in many cases traditional energy networks are not capable of fully feeding in energy from renewable sources;
Amendment 242 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Supports the closer linkage of differing priorities in the national energy mix, such as wind energy with nuclear or with water reservoirs;
Amendment 424 #
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 thatin recent times prices of the numerous renewable energy sources have fallen substantially and also that support for renewables too must react to market signals in this new energy system, since otherwise market signals for all electricity producers will be heightened excessivelyflect declining energy production costs; stresses that support for new renewable technologies is still needed in order to attain the objectives of the EU’s energy and climate policies;
Amendment 443 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes that the Member States must meet specific quantitative objectives for the share of renewables in energy consumption, irrespective of the market situation, and therefore stresses the importance of promoting renewables in a way that focuses on competition and cost efficiency; therefore regards the promotion of investment as more compatible with the market than feed-in priorities and fixed prices;
Amendment 455 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Insists that, with the increasing technical maturity and widespread use of traditional renewable energy sources, subsidy rules must be geared to market conditions in order to keep costs for energy consumers within reasonable bound; stresses that there is still a need for support for new renewable energy technologies;
Amendment 457 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
Amendment 482 #
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 in order to attain the common European objectives;
Amendment 486 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
Amendment 588 #
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; rejects, howevin order to create the Energy Union, supports in the long ter,m comprehensive monitoring of the European energy market by ACER, since this would require the creation of a massive new authority and the establishment of regional control centres;
Amendment 33 #
2015/2321(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the number of asylum seekers and refugees recorded in Europe in 2014 and 2015 is unprecedented; whereas, according to the Commission’s forecasts, among others, thise number is likely to increase significantly in the coming years6;of refugees arriving in Europe will remain persistently high;6 _________________ 6 http://ec.europa.eu/economy_finance/eu/fo recasts/2015_autumn_forecast_en.htm
Amendment 55 #
2015/2321(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas social inclusion and integration of refugees into the labour market is a dynamic two-way process representing a challenge and an opportunity,in which the majority society and refugees have shared, but asymmetrical, responsibility for integration; whereas inclusion of refugees requiringes efforts from local administrations, host communities and the refugees themselves, as well as the involvement and support of social partners (representatives of employers and employees’ organisations) and civil society and volunteer organisations; whereas it is important to stress the responsibility of the authorities of the Member States for the social image of refugees;
Amendment 79 #
2015/2321(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the need for the EU to base its immediate response to the situation on solidarity and fair sharing of responsibility, as stated in Article 80 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), and on a holistic approach that takes into account safe and legal migration and full respect for fundamental rights and values; deplores the fact that some Member States are unwilling to participate in EU burden-sharing and are turning their backs on European solidarity;
Amendment 159 #
2015/2321(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Points out that early intervention is crucial to allow for successful social inclusion and integration of refugees into the labour market, which will also help to make the receiving Member State successful;
Amendment 187 #
2015/2321(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the need for an early, fair, transparent and free-of-charge assessment of refugees and asylum seekers’ formal and non-formal skills, as well as recognition of their qualifications, in order to develop tailored measures, including mutual recognition by EU Member States of their skills and specialist knowledge, allowing them to make full use of their potential, and to match labour supply and demand in the host countries;
Amendment 358 #
2015/2321(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 – subparagraph 1
Paragraph 28 – subparagraph 1
Stresses the need for the Commission and the Member States to step up their efforts in fighting all forms of discrimination, xenophobia and racism, including by raising awareness of anti-discrimination laws and by supporting civil society organisations, social partners and National Equality Bodies in their work; calls on the Commission, furthermore, to make greater efforts to communicate information about the Union's refugee policy widely and to dispel misconceptions about refugees, which will greatly assist their social acceptance;
Amendment 22 #
2015/2320(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Urges both the Member States and the Commission to make significant progress in further simplification of EU funding by 2017 with regard to application, management and monitoring/control of projects by introducing an uniform EU- wide electronic public procurement procedure, complete e- cohesion, a single audit based on risk, the reduction of data and information requirements and the elimination of gold- plating through extensive regulatory optimisation; recalls that, on the basis of the Commission's calculations, European e-procurement, transparency and reductions in administrative expenditure could make it possible to save as much as EUR 50 billion per annum;
Amendment 49 #
2015/2320(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Invites the Commission and the Council to provide further support for COSME, Horizon 2020 and Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs in the context of the MFF review/revision, given their crucial role for SMEs locally and regionally and the important effects of innovation and clustering, with particular attention to helping less developed regions to catch up;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2284(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas women have higher re- employment rates than men, but re- employment among women is mostly temporary and unstable, due to obligations to care for family members while looking for new employment and/or participating in retraining, and while encountering the lack of affordable and high-quality childcare facilities for caring for children and the sick;
Amendment 11 #
2015/2284(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Member States to apply the re-employment measures in local communities where massive redundancies have occurred so that moving away and leaving family and/or children would be avoided; notes in this context that this is especially important for female redundant workers who may have less geographical flexibility due to family care obligations and that they should not feel disadvantaged because of their plans for having children;
Amendment 23 #
2015/2284(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to use the scope for implementing the EGF budget more flexibly, and therefore more effectively, and proposes that consideration be given to making EGF funds available also for the structural transformation of European undertakings;
Amendment 52 #
2015/2284(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to step up communication with the Member States on the forms of assistance available under the EGF and the opportunities to draw on Union funding;
Amendment 43 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. having regard to the free movement of workers as a basic principle laid down in Article 45 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which may not be the subject of political compromise; having regard to the increased trend towards undeclared work, bogus self- employment, outsourcing and subcontracting, leading to an increase in precarious jobs and deteriorating levels of worker protection,
Amendment 105 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. having regard to the importance of the principle of 'equal pay and social protection for the same work at the same place' for all European workers, because the settlement of European Union employees in several Member States has become a hot political issue recently;
Amendment 380 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that the notion of 'minimum wage' contained in Directive 96/71/EC should be revised to ensure equal pay for posted workers and local workers in similar positions; stresses the need to respect the collective agreements of the host country and to ensure, through the revision of Regulations (EC) No 883/2004 and (EC) No 987/2009, the payment of gross earnings corresponding to the remuneration paid by the employer before the deduction of taxes and social security contributions payable by employees and withheld by the employer; recalls that specific postings bonuses should be paid on top of remuneration; notes that the application of automatic stabilisers, which could efficiently compensate the impact of recessions in the individual countries to varying degrees, has been raised several times; European unemployment benefit could be one such stabiliser;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2254(INL)
Draft opinion
Indent 1 – paragraph 1
Indent 1 – paragraph 1
1. Expresses the view that the Member States of the European Union should move towards a shared culture of the meaning of the rule of law in the 28 Member States to be applied by all concerned even-handedly; stresses that the European Union's values, such as respect for fundamental rights and the rule of law, are the key to the EU's credibility;
Amendment 15 #
2015/2254(INL)
Draft opinion
Indent 1 – paragraph 2
Indent 1 – paragraph 2
Amendment 28 #
2015/2254(INL)
Draft opinion
Indent 1 – paragraph 3
Indent 1 – paragraph 3
3. Takes note ofWelcomes the rule of law Framework established by the Commission in 20141 and of the creation of an annual dialogue on the rule of law in the General Affairs Council as established in December 2014; and looks to the formulation of common ground as between these different rule of law mechanisms; __________________ 1 Communication of the Commission of 11 March 2014 on "A new EU Framework to strengthen the Rule of Law" (COM(2014)0158).
Amendment 35 #
2015/2254(INL)
Draft opinion
Indent 1 – paragraph 4
Indent 1 – paragraph 4
4. Considers it important to work towards a new consensus between the EU and its Member States with the aim of promoting democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights, proceeding from the basis that unless extreme care is taken, there will always be a danger of politicising legality; is convinced that there cannot be any compromise regarding the fundamental rights and values enshrined in the EU Treaties and the Charter;
Amendment 53 #
2015/2254(INL)
Draft opinion
Indent 2 – paragraph 6
Indent 2 – paragraph 6
6. Recommends the establishment onf an comprehensive EU mechanism for Democracy, the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights which would assess the situation in Member States with regard to the rule of law and fundamental rights in the light of objective criteria and which would include all relevant stakeholders; considers that this would, however, require a Treaty change;
Amendment 18 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas increased energy efficiency and energy saving are key factors for environmental and climate protection and supply security; whereas the proposal from the Commission concerning the establishment of the Energy Union regards energy efficiency as an independent energy source;
Amendment 28 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU is making good progress towards its environmental targets for 2020 (reducing CO2 emissions, increasing the share of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency) and is playing a leading role at world level; whereas in many Member States the low level of energy efficiency is the principal cause of energy poverty;
Amendment 60 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that up to now neither the 2012 Energy Efficiency Directive nor the 2010 Buildings Directive have been adequately 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 costs; adds that some Member States are not making appropriate use of the European Union support available to promote the energy efficiency of residential buildings;
Amendment 114 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that 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 considerations; urges the Member States to initiate major investments to improve energy efficiency, drawing on EU funding, as such investments would not only keep energy bills low but create many jobs;
Amendment 172 #
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 world; observes, furthermore, that high electricity prices destroy the competitiveness of European industry;
Amendment 34 #
2015/2222(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to consider making a proposal on how to introduce permanent forms of workers’ participation, by ensuring common minimum standards for information, consultation and participation; expresses its concern at the fact that, in some Member States, forums for conciliation between the authorities and employees have been completely abandoned and rendered meaningless;
Amendment 41 #
2015/2222(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reaffirms the right of workers to elect their own representatives, in accordance with the national representation systems, and supports the idea of presenting gender- balanced lists of candidates, in which the prohibition of all forms of discrimination is implemented;
Amendment 51 #
2015/2222(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to define common minimum criteria for workers’ representation at board level, notably on the size of the company, on balanced gender representation, on the prohibition of discrimination and on the extension of the right to participate in public and semi- public companies;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. AIs alarmed at Europe’s increasing energy dependence, particularly in central and eastern Europe; acknowledges that renewable energy and increased energy efficiency leading to energy savings are critical means for a stable, secure, independent and democratic energy system for the EU, which makes a considerable contribution to Europe’s economic growth and generates high-quality jobs and wealth within a future-oriented sustainable economy; underlines that a higher degree of electricity interconnectivity and smart grids are necessary for developing such a system;
Amendment 18 #
2015/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises that electricity interconnection is a precondition for completing an integrated EU internal electricity market, which, if well designed, will help to achieve our climate objectives and improve the EU’s geopolitical position through greater energy security and independence, as well as reduce energy isolation, and will reduce the possibility of perturbations in energy provision; stresses that the electricity interconnectors also need to be tackled, planned and executed through strong coordinated regional cooperation;
Amendment 35 #
2015/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that, according to the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E), investments in the necessary interconnection projects of pan-European significance could be as high as EUR 150 billion by 2030, and notes with interest that for each euro invested in the network, electricity prices could be mitigated by EUR 2; notes that independent studies show that with similar investment in the network infrastructure, Europe could cover a large share of its electric load with renewable energy sources1; points out that increasing cross-border electricity capacity would help achieve the energy and climate targets set for the period up to 2030; __________________ 1 ‘„powE[R] 2030 – A European grid for ¾ renewable electricity by 2030’”, Greenpeace, 2014.
Amendment 161 #
Amendment 166 #
2015/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that Central and South- Eastern Europe (SEE) is endowed with a vast – and largely untapped – potential in terms of renewables; notes that cooperation and coordination on long-term planning and building of a SEE regional grid infrastructure in Central and South- Eastern Europe must go beyond the EU in order to include non-EU Western Balkan countries and Turkey; calls for the establishment of a new platform where all key stakeholders in the region could discuss and provide political backing to joint projects designed to fully exploit the region’s renewables-based electricity potential; recognises that the EU’s Central East South Europe Gas Connectivity High Level Group, established in February 2015, could become such a platform, provided its mandate is expanded to include the electricity domain and involvement of SEE’s non-EU countries; acknowledges that the platform would enable the Commission to provide leadership and political support;
Amendment 167 #
2015/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Notes that the high dependence of Central and South-Eastern Europe on energy imports means that it is vital to increase cross-border electricity capacity, which would help ensure the region’s security of supply and, in the long term, would help reduce people’s electricity bills;
Amendment 26 #
2015/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Insists that sustainability, economic and social impact assessments are conducted, allowing not only for an ex-ante but also for an ex-post evaluation;
Amendment 60 #
2015/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that labour standards, including the eight fundamental International Labour Organisation conventions, must be equally implemented in all chapters of trade agreements, and that these agreements must include a revision clause allowing a party to leave the agreement or to suspend commitmentsan appropriate legal remedy in the event of infringements of labour and social standards;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that culture is a powerful instrument for European diplomatic relations, fostering EU core values and global citizenship, and that it should be incorporated consistently into the EU’s external action; calls for a fruitful cooperation between the European Commission – more specifically its Directorate-General (DG) for Education and Culture and its DG for International Cooperation and Development –, the European External Action Service and the UN in areas such as cultural heritage at risk and illicit trade in cultural property, conflict prevention, the development of creative industries, the mobility of culture professionals, strengthening of student exchange programmes and relationships between people, cultural goods and services, and education in emergencies;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Highlights the importance of cultural diplomacy and the fact that a common European cultural foreign policy would significantly increase the visibility of the EU in international organisations such as the UN; therefore asks the Commission to devote a separate chapter to cultural diplomacy in its global EU foreign and security policy being drawn up for the June 2016 European Council summit;
Amendment 158 #
2015/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas individual Member States continue to develop intense external action on migration at the bilateral level; whereas the refugee crisis presents Europe with an unprecedented challenge, and whereas the Member States cannot resolve the problem on their own; this can only be achieved with a joint European solution;
Amendment 266 #
2015/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that private shipmasters or non-governmental organisations (NGOs) who genuinely assist persons in distress at sea should not risk punishment for providing such assistance; appreciates the tireless work of civil organisations in reducing the extent of the human tragedies caused by the refugee crisis; believes that merchant shipping should not provide an option in lieu of Member States and the Union fulfilling their obligations in terms of search and rescue;
Amendment 644 #
2015/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Emphasises that hosting Member States must offer refugees support and opportunities to integrate and build a life in their new society, with particular emphasis on learning the language of the host country, and – as provided for in the Qualifications Directive12 – this should also include effective access to democratic structures in society; emphasises that integration is a two-way process and that respect for the values upon which the EU is built must be an integral part of the integration process; __________________ 12 Directive 2011/95/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on standards for the qualification of third-country nationals or stateless persons as beneficiaries of international protection, for a uniform status for refugees or for persons eligible for subsidiary protection, and for the content of the protection granted (OJ L 337, 20.12.2011, p. 9).
Amendment 776 #
2015/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50
Paragraph 50
50. Believes that the return of migrants should only be carried out safely, in full compliance with the fundamental and procedural rights of the migrants in question, and where the country to which they are being returned is safe for them; reiterates, in that regard, that voluntary return should be prioritised over forced returns; in addition, particular attention must be paid to the reintegration of refugees on their return;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Urges the Member States to implement urgent structural reforms of vocational education and training (VET), including apprenticeships and internships that include a strong work-based learning component, in order to facilitate school-to- work transitions; recommends that the Commission establish uniform minimum quality requirements for apprenticeships to ensure that they genuinely help young people to find work and do not simply use them as a source of cheap labour;
Amendment 23 #
2015/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the need to introduce or to further develop dual VET systems in order to facilitate the acquisition of core employability and job-specific skills, while ensuring quality control by public institutions over its general content, implementation and certification procedure; stresses the advantages of work-based learning, which is of great help to young people at the beginning of their careers as they seek to enter the job market;
Amendment 39 #
2015/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises the importance of addressing skills shortages and mismatches by facilitating the mobility of learners in VET, through a better use of tools such as the European Qualifications Framework, the European Skills Passport, the Youth Guarantee and the European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training; asks the Commission to consider putting forward a proposal to introduce a uniform unemployment insurance scheme;
Amendment 64 #
2015/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. ENotes that within a few years every job will require a mastery of basic IT skills; therefore encourages the Member States to incorporate new technologies in the learning process and to intensify ICT training at all levels of education;
Amendment 3 #
2015/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. hearings of Commissioners-designate, first used in 1994, are now a well- established practice which increases the democratic legitimacy of the European Union Institutions and brings those Institutions closer to European citizens;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. the hearing process gives Parliament and EU citizens the opportunity to discover the candidates’ personalities, preparedness and priorities;
Amendment 17 #
2015/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Further considers that it would be desirable for each Member State to put forward at least two candidates – one male and one female – for consideration by the Commission President-elect; considers it important that the Union should also attain within its own institutions the gender equality objectives which it has set;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that the scrutiny of Commissioners’ declarations of interests should remain the competence of the Committee on Legal Affairs, while the European Ombudsman should have the right to deliver an opinion; considers, however, that the current scope of Commissioners’ declarations of interests is too limited, and invites the Commission to revise its rules on this as soon as possible;
Amendment 48 #
2015/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Considers that the declarations of interests and financial interests of the Commissioners should also cover family members living with them in the same household;
Amendment 49 #
2015/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Considers that the declarations of interests and financial interests of the Commissioners should be debated by the Committee on Legal Affairs with the full involvement of the public;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for sustainable impact assesseconomic, sustainability, social, environmentsal and human rights impact assessments to be carried out, at bilateral level, before, during and after the negotiations; takes the view, also, that negotiators should take into account to a greater extent the priorities and concerns that emerge from these impact studies;
Amendment 68 #
2015/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the fundamental role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in ensuring sustainable economic growth both in the European Union and around the world; urges the Commission to adopt a new strategy on CSR that establishes stronger reporting and compliance requirements, and urges the Member States to endorse the promotion of CSR. and make provision for the 'corporate social responsibility clause' to be included in every trade agreement;
Amendment 15 #
2015/0211(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In light of the very sharp increase that has been experienced since 2014 in the number of applications for international protection made in the Union and the resulting unprecedented pressure on Member States’ asylum systems the Union acknowledged the need to strengthen the application of the safe country of origin provisions of Directive 2013/32/EU, as an essential tool to support the swift processing of applications that are likely to be unfounded. In particular, in its conclusions of 25 and 26 June 2015, the European Council referred, in relation to the need to accelerate the treatment of asylum applications, to the intention of the Commission as set out in its Communication on a European Agenda on Migration8 to strengthen these provisions, including the possible establishment of an EU common list of safe countries of origin. Moreover, the Justice and Home Affairs Council in its conclusions on safe countries of origin of 20 July 2015 welcomed the intention of the Commission to strengthen the safe countries of origin provisions in Directive 2013/32/EU, including the possible establishment of an EU common list of safe countries of origin. __________________ 8It is regrettable that some European Union Member States wish to resolve the refugee crisis by means of physical barriers erected at their common borders with third countries that are regarded as safe. __________________ 8 COM(2015) 240 final, 13.5.2015. COM(2015) 240 final, 13.5.2015.
Amendment 20 #
2015/0211(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) However, it is necessary to point out that asylum-seekers who come from third countries which are not safe or from countries where war is raging and who arrive in an EU Member State via the aforesaid countries which are deemed safe should not be regarded as arriving from a safe country.
Amendment 30 #
2015/0211(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Following the conclusions on safe countries of origin of the Justice and Home Affairs Council of 20 July 2015, where Member States have agreed that priority should be given to an assessment by all Member States of the safety of the Western Balkans, EASO organised on 2 September 2015 an expert-level meeting with the Member States where a broad consensus was reached that Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*9, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia should be considered as safe countries of origin within the meaning of Directive 2013/32/EU. However, the safe status of these countries will continue to require regular review. __________________ 9 * This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/99 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.
Amendment 187 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Energy efficiency labelling allows consumers to make informed choices with regard to energy consumption of products and thereby promotesmakes a significant contribution to reducing energy bills while at the same time promoting innovation.
Amendment 193 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) It is appropriate to replace Directive 2010/30/EU by a Regulation which maintains the same scope, but modifies and enhances some of its provisions in order to clarify and update their content taking into account the rapid technological progress for energy efficiency in products achieved over recent years. A Regulation is the appropriate legal instrument as it imposes clear and detailed rules which do not give room for divergent transposition by Member States and ensures thus a higher degree of harmonisation across the Union. A harmonised regulatory framework at Union rather than at Member State level brings down costs for manufacturers and ensures a level playing field. Harmonisation across the Union ensures the free movement of goods across the Single Market.
Amendment 198 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Improving the efficiency of energy- related products through informed consumer choice benefits the Union economy overall, drives innovation and willreduces energy demand thereby contributing to energy security, allows consumers to save money on their energy bills, incentivises research and innovation, thereby giving competitive advantage to industries which develop and produce the most energy efficient products. It also contributes to the achievement of the Union's 2020 and 2030 energy efficiency targets. It will also allow consumers to save money.
Amendment 204 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The conclusions of the European Council of 23 and 24 October 2014 set an indicative target at Union level of at least 27% for improving energy efficiency in 2030 compared to projections of future energy consumption. This target will be reviewed by 2020 having in mind an Union level of 30%. They European Parliament has repeatedly called for a binding energy efficiency target of 40 %, most recently in its resolution on the Energy Union strategy of 15 December 2015. The European Council also set a binding EU target of at least 40% domestic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990, including a 30% reduction of emissions in non-ETS sectors.
Amendment 662 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point m
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point m
(m) the format of any additional references on the label, including a website address, a Quick Response (QR) code, a link on online labels or any other appropriate consumer-oriented means, allowing customers to access through electronic means more detailed information on the product performance included in the product information sheet;
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 85 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The auctioning of allowances remains the general rule, with free allocation as thea transitional exception. Consequently, and as confirmed by the European Council, the share of allowances to be auctioned, which was 57% over the period 2013-2020, should not be reduced. The Commission's Impact Assessment18 provides details on the auction share and specifies that this 57% share is made up of allowances auctioned on behalf of Member States, including allowances set aside for new entrants but not allocated, allowances for modernising electricity generation in some Member States and allowances which are to be auctioned at a later point in time because of their placement in the Market Stability Reserve established by Decision (EU) 2015/… of the European Parliament and of the Council19 . __________________ 18 SEC(2015)XX SEC(2015)XX 19 Decision (EU) 2015/… of the European Parliament and of the Council of … concerning the establishment and operation of a market stability reserve for the Union greenhouse gas emission trading scheme and amending Directive 2003/87/EC (OJ L […], […], p. […]).
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 90 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) To preserve the environmental benefit of emission reductions in the Union while actions by other countries do not provide comparable incentives to industry to reduce emissions, free allocation should continue to installations in sectors and sub- sectors at genuine risk of carbon leakage. Experience gathered during the operation of the EU ETS confirmed that sectors and sub-sectors are at risk of carbon leakage to varying degrees, and that free allocation has prevented carbon leakage. While some sectors and sub-sectors can be deemed at a higher risk of carbon leakage, others are able to pass on a considerable share of the costs of allowances to cover their emissions in product prices without losing market share and only bear the remaining part of the costs so that they are at a low risk of carbon leakageThe aim of the free allocation is not to give operational subsidies to the firm but to incentivize and finance investments in mitigation technologies against climate change in the industry. The Commission should determine and differentiate the relevant sectors based on their trade intensity and their emissions intensity to better identify sectors at a genuine risk of carbon leakage. Where, based on these criteria, a threshold determined by at a genuine risk of carbon leakage. Where a certaking into account the respective possibility for sectors and sub-sectors concerned to pass on costs in product priceshold is exceeded, the sector or sub-sector should be deemed at risk of carbon leakage. Others should be considered at a low risk or at no risk of carbon leakage. Taking into account the possibilities for sectors and sub-sectors outside of electricity generation to pass on costs in product prices should also reduce windfall profits.
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 110 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) Earmarking is a key element in order for ETS Phase IV to finally trigger a virtuous circle. The Member-States should spend at least 80% of the auction revenues on climate actions listed in this Directive, and undertakings which receive free allocations in excess should use this resource exclusively on low carbon investment in the installations.
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 121 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Member States should partiawilly compensate, in accordance with state aid rulesthrough a centralized arrangement at European level, certain installations in sectors or sub- sectors which have been determined to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage because of costs related to greenhouse gas emissions passed on in electricity prices. A harmonised system will therefore avoid competitive distortions in between Members States. The Protocol and accompanying decisions adopted by the Conference of the Parties in Paris need to provide for the dynamic mobilisation of climate finance, technology transfer and capacity building for eligible Parties, particularly those with least capabilities. Public sector climate finance will continue to play an important role in mobilising resources after 2020. Therefore, auction revenues should also be used for climate financing actions in vulnerable third countries, including adaptation to the impacts of climate. The amount of climate finance to be mobilised will also depend on the ambition and quality of the proposed Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs), subsequent investment plans and national adaptation planning processes. Member States should also use auction revenues to promote skill formation and reallocation of labour affected by the transition of jobs in a decarbonising economy.
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 153 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Whereas financial support for regions and sectors which depend on carbon-intensive activities will be essential to implementing a just transition in Europe. The impact of the energy transition on these regions and sectors has to be better assessed and taken into account especially considering the future of those workers who will be affected.
Amendment 155 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) EU ETS funding should be coherent with other Union funding programmes, including European Structural and Investment Funds, Horizon 2020 and the European fund for Strategic investments so as to ensure the effectiveness of public spending.
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 182 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 6
Paragraph 2
Amendment 183 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Article 7
(2b) Article 7 is amended as follows: Without undue delay, the operator shall inform the competent authority of any planned changes to the nature or functioning of the installation, or any extension or significant reduction of its capacity, which may require updating the greenhouse gas emissions permit. Where appropriate, the competent authority shall update the permit. Where there is a change in the identity of the installation's operator, the competent authority shall update the permit to include the name and address of the new operator.
Amendment 217 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – subparagraph 2a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – subparagraph 2a (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3a (new)
Up to 2% of the total quantity of allowances between 2021 and 2030 shall be auctioned to establish a harmonised compensation scheme as set out in article 10a, paragraph 6, of this Directive.
Amendment 226 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b a (new)
(ba) paragraph 3 is amended as follows: Member States shall determine the use of revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances, within the frame set hereafter. At least 80% 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, shall be used for one or more of the following:
Amendment 228 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b b (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 3 (a)
(bb) In paragraph 3, the point (a) is modified as follows: to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including by contributing to the Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund, to the Adaptation Fund as made operational by the Poznan Conference on Climate Change (COP 14 and COP/MOP 4) and to the Green Climate Fund; to adapt to the impacts of climate change and to fund research and development as well as demonstration projects for reducing emissions and for adaptation to climate change, including participation in initiatives within the framework of the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan and the European Technology Platforms;
Amendment 229 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b c (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 3 (b)
(bc) In paragraph 3, the point (b) is modified as follows: to develop renewable energies to meet the engagements of using 30 % renewable energies by 2030, as well as to develop other technologies contributing to the transition to a safe and sustainable low- carbon economy and to help meet the engagements to increase energy efficiency by 40 % by 2030;
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 233 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 10
Paragraph 3 (j)
Amendment 244 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 10
Paragraph 3 point m (new)
(la) measures which favour the recycling of base materials as a part of the circular economy;
Amendment 248 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c a (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 3 new subparagraph
(ca) In paragraph 3, the following subparagraph is added at the end: The abovementioned report made by Member-States to the Commission creates an inventory of the use of revenues and actions taken pursuant to this paragraph which is made public.
Amendment 255 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d a (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 5
(da) Paragraph 5 is complemented as follows: Refers in this regard to the obligation bore by Member States to inform the Commission as to the use of ETS revenues; underlines that increased transparency would help citizens see how ETS revenues are being used by national authorities.
Amendment 257 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d b (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 5a
(db) A new paragraph 5a is added: The Commission shall build a database providing information on the carbon content of products made by the industry covered by the ETS.
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 259 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d d (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 6 (new)
(dd) A new paragraph 6 is added: "Every two years Member States shall communicate to the Commission the closures of electricity generation capacity due to national measures. The Commission shall calculate the equivalent number of allowances that these closures represent. Member States may surrender a corresponding volume of allowances and place them into the MSR."
Amendment 265 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 10a
Paragraph 1 Subparagraph 2
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 23. This act shall also provide for additional allocation from the new entrants reserve for significant production increases by applying the same thresholds and allocation adjustments as apply in respect of partial cessations of operationchanges. Any 10% increase or decrease in production expressed as a rolling average of verified production data for the two preceding years compared to the production activity reported in accordance with Article 11 should be adjusted with a corresponding amount of allowances by placing allowances into and releasing allowances from the reserve referred to in paragraph 7.
Amendment 278 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Article 10a
Paragraph 1
(aa) The third paragraph of paragraph 1 is modified as follows: The measures referred to in the first subparagraph shall, to the extent feasible, determine Community-wide ex-ante benchmarks so as to ensure that allocation takes place in a manner that provides incentives for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and energy efficient techniques, by taking account of the most efficient techniques, substitutes, alternative production processes, high efficiency cogeneration, efficient energy recovery of waste gases, use of biomass, capture and re-use of CO2 and capture and storage of CO2, where such facilities are available, and shall not provide incentives to increase emissions. No free allocation shall be made in respect of any electricity production, except for cases falling within Article 10c and electricity produced from waste gases.
Amendment 282 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a b (new)
Article 10a
Paragraph 2
(ab) In paragraph 2, "in the years 2007-2008" is replaced by "in the years 2017-2018" and the following sentence is added: "An update of the Briefs shall be organised to have a complete information of the progress in mitigation technologies in industries in 2025."
Amendment 285 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 10 a
Paragraph 2
Amendment 309 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 10 a
Paragraph 2
Amendment 326 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 10 a
Paragraph 2
Amendment 349 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 10a
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 mannerapplied so that the 10% best performers of each sector or sub-sector are not impacted.
Amendment 362 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point d
Article 10a
paragraph 6
Amendment 405 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point e a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point e a (new)
Article 10a
Paragraph 7a (new)
(ea) A new paragraph is added: The sectors and sub sectors concerned by paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 10b will receive free allocations which annual excess, if any, are exclusively dedicated to low carbon investment in the installations belonging to the same sector or sub-sector during the whole fourth period, in conformity with paragraphs b, e, g, l and m(new) of article 10 paragraph 3, as well as with the rules for the public investments financed by free allocations in the article 10c paragraph 2 and 3; the assets coming from the free allocations monetisation during the fourth period have to be paid or engaged for low carbon investments at the latest 12/31/2030. A balance will be made two times during the fourth period, in 2025 and 2030 with a possibility of sanctions under Article 16.
Amendment 409 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article10a
paragraph 8
paragraph 8
Amendment 431 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 10a
Paragraph 8
The allowances shall be made available for innovation in low-carbon industrial products, technologies and processes in existing and new installations and support for demonstration and pilot projects for the development of a wide range of CCS, CCU and innovative renewable energy technologies that are not yet commercially viable, ensuring a degree of geographical and sectoral balance in geographically balanced locations. In order to promote innovative projects, up to 60% of the relevant costs of projects may be supported, out of which up to 40% may not be dependent on verified avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions provided that pre-determined milestones are attained taking into account the technology deployed.
Amendment 447 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 10a
Paragraph 8
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 23, taking due account of the following principles: - Projects should focus on research and innovation for the design and development of breakthrough solutions and implementation of demonstration programmes, including in real industrial environments; - Projects should deliver ambitious reduction in specific GHG emission intensity of at least 20%, with respect to the best available technologies; - The activities should run close-to-market in production plants to demonstrate the viability of breakthrough technologies in overcoming the technological as well as non-technological barriers; - Projects should address technological solutions that could have widespread applications and may combine different technologies; - Solutions and technologies should ideally have the potentials to be transferred within the sector and possibly to other sectors.
Amendment 449 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 10a
Paragraph 8 last subparagraph
The last subparagraph of paragraph 8 is modified as follows: Allowances shall be set aside for the projects that meet the criteria referred to in the third subparagraph. Support for these projects shall be given via Member States and shall be complementary to substantial co-financing by the operator of the installation. They could also be co- financed by the Member State concerned, as well as by other instruments and programmes such as EFSI and H2020. No project shall receive support via the mechanism under this paragraph that exceeds 15 % of the total number of allowances available for this purpose. These allowances shall be taken into account under paragraph 7. Monetisation of allowances shall start only in 2022 and be made gradual throughout Phase IV.
Amendment 513 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10b
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. A revision of the sectors concerned by the carbon leakage criteria should be realised in 2025.
Amendment 535 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10b
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. A new paragraph is added: Free allocations distributed to the industrial sectors concerned by paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article constitute a temporary adaptation measure for the modernisation of the European energy intensive industries until 2030. After Phase IV, all the allocations will be auctioned.
Amendment 536 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10b
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. A border adjustment mechanism is put in place by the 1st January 2021 in conformity with international trade rules and in particular WTO rules to create a level playing field between European producers under ETS and extra- European producers for imports as well as for exports ; this border adjustment mechanism is applicable only for products and goods concerned by the ETS and with countries which have no equivalent and comparable system aiming at giving a price to CO2; for that very reason it's a temporary measure designed to vanish when a global CO2 price is adopted. The Commission should integrate the climate change policy and the ETS in particular in its negotiations of free trade agreements with other countries. The Commission has to engage discussions with others countries to articulate the ETS with other systems which give a price to CO2 with the target to make them compatible in order to create a level playing field.
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 576 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10 c
Paragraph 2 (c) (i)
(i) on the basis of a cost-benefit analysis, ensure a net positive gain in terms of emission reduction and realise a pre- determined significant level of CO2 reductions, in line with Annexes I and II of the European Investment Bank Climate Strategy;
Amendment 593 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10 c
Paragraph 2 (c) (iv) (new)
(iv) promote community-driven integrated approaches;
Amendment 594 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10 c
Paragraph 2 (c) (v) (new)
(v) do not contribute to new coal-fired energy generation capacity nor increase coal-dependency;
Amendment 651 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 10 d
Paragraph 3
3. The funds shall be distributedEIB is responsible for the monetisation in equal volume each year of the 2% allowances referred to in Article 10. The EIB should define the monetisation calendar in consultation with the beneficiary Member States. The funds shall be distributed among the beneficiary Member States based on a combination of a 50% share of verified emissions and a 50% share of GDP criteria, leading to the distribution set out in Annex IIb.
Amendment 717 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
(7a) The following Article 10e is inserted: Article 10e Just Transition Fund A Just Transition Fund is created as of 2021 as a complement to the European Regional Development Fund and the European Social Fund; it is funded through the pooling of 2% of the auctioning revenues. The revenues of these auctions would remain at the EU level, with the goal to use them for cushioning the social impact of climate policies in regions which combine a high share of workers in carbon-dependent sectors and a GDP per capita well below the EU-average. These auctioning revenues aimed at just transition can be put to use in different ways: - Creating redeployments and/or mobility cells - Education/Training initiatives to re-skill or upskill workers - Support in job search, including paid time-off to search for jobs - Social protection measures - Subsistence allowances - Business creation - Monitoring and pre-emptive measures to avoid or minimise the negative impact of restructuring process on physical and mental health. The core activities to be financed by a Just Transition Fund being strongly related to the labour market, social partners should be actively involved into the fund management – on the model of the ESF committee – and the participation of local social partners should be a key requirement for projects to get funding.
Amendment 718 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 11
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
A list of installations covered by this Directive for the five years beginning on 1 January 2021 shall be submitted by 30 September 2018, and lists for the subsequent five years shall be submitted every five years thereafter. Each list shall include information on production activity, transfers of heat and gases, electricity production and emissions at sub- installation level over the five calendar years preceding its submission. Production activity shall be updated yearly in order to allow for a more dynamic allocation. Free allocations shall only be given to installations where such information is provided.
Amendment 746 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)
(13 a) In article 15a, the following paragraph is added: Allowances have to be published on the operators' annual accounts and the European Union encourages the resumption of work on an international accounting standard in this field.
Amendment 752 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 a (new)
(20a) A new Article 25 (1) (c) is added: Robust carbon accounting rules and measures shall be put in place to ensure that the ETS is in line with the Paris Agreement (especially article 6 paragraph 2) which enhances cooperation among governments on climate change mitigation, including market-based approaches, through provisions to facilitate cross-border transfers. The Commission has to put in place border carbon adjustment and transparency for reporting carbon content for the products under ETS in order to prevent double- counting of emissions reductions.
Amendment 45 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The economic and financial crisis has led to a lowering of the level of investments within the Union, especially with regard to energy infrastructure. Investment has fallen by approximately 15% since its peak in 2007. The Union suffers in particular from a lack of investment as a consequence of market uncertainty regarding the economic future and the fiscal constraints on Member States. This lack of investment, which has been particularly severe in certain Member States slows economic recovery and negatively affects job creation, long- term growth prospects and competitiveness.
Amendment 51 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Comprehensive action is required to reverse the vicious circle created by a lack of investment. Structural reforms and fiscal responsibility are necessary preconditions for stimulating investment while the social dimension of such policies should be borne in mind. Along with a renewed impetus towards investment financing, these preconditions can contribute to establishing a virtuous circle, where investment projects help support employment and demand and lead to a sustained increase in growth potential.
Amendment 87 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The EFSI should support strategic investments with high economic value added contributing to achieving Union policy objectives such as decreasing youth unemployment.
Amendment 117 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The EFSI should target projects delivering high societal and economic value. In particular, the EFSI should target projects that promote job creation, long- termsustainable growth and, competitiveness and energy independence. The EFSI should support a wide range of financial products, including equity, debt or guarantees, to best accommodate the needs of the individual project. This wide range of products should allow the EFSI to adapt to market needs whilst encouraging private investment in the projects. The EFSI should not be a substitute for private market finance but should instead catalyse private finance by addressing market failures so as to ensure the most effective and strategic use of public money. The requirement for consistency with State aid principles should contribute to such effective and strategic use.
Amendment 218 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) investment in educationthe social field including social protection, social services, and the social economy, in education from an early age and training, health, research and developmentinnovation, information and communications technology and innovation;
Amendment 347 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) development of infrastructure, including in the areas of transport, particularly in industrial centres; energy, in particular energy interconnections to achieve a fully-integrated internal energy market; and digital infrastructure;
Amendment 382 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) expansion of renewable energy and energy and resource efficiency in line with the European Council conclusions on 2030 Climate and Energy Policy Framework of 23 and 24 October 2014;
Amendment 418 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) The investments supported by EFSI shall maximize quality job creation and enhance economic, social and territorial cohesion, notably by taking proper account of the financing needs in crisis- hit countries through an appropriate use of available financial instruments.
Amendment 1 #
2014/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that it is necessary to strengthen the protection of fundamental rights in compliance with the Treaties and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and, more specifically, to ensure that the values of the European Union set out in Article 2 and other relevant articles of the EU Treaty are respected and promoted by the EU, its institutions and the Member States; stresses that the European institutions should be at the forefront of this endeavour; observes that, in order to preserve the credibility of the European Union, it is essential to resolve the so-called Copenhagen dilemma, which lies in the fact that, once they have acceded to the EU, Member States cannot be called to account effectively for compliance with requirements which were preconditions for accession;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. SWelcomes the Commission’s communication of 11 March 2014 on a new EU Framework to strengthen the Rule of Law and the Council’s conclusions of 16 December 2014 on the dialogue to be pursued with the Member States concerning the rule of law; stresses that the EU’s accession to the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR) helps significantly to safeguard the human rights and fundamental freedoms of EU citizens and Member States; takes note of Opinion 2/13 of the Court of Justice of the European Union in which the Court concluded that the draft agreement on the accession of the EU to the ECHR was not compatible with EU law; calls on the Commission and the Council to address the concerns raised by the Court as quickly as possible in order to meet fully the obligation enshrined in Article 6(2) of the EU Treaty;
Amendment 9 #
2014/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that breaches of rights, abuses or inequalities in the Member States undermine democracy and the rule of law, as well as citizens’ trust in the European Union Institutions; Draws attention to the fact that all legislative proposals and policies should be scrutinised to ensure that they comply with the Charter of Fundamental Rights; calls on the Member States to ensure that all EU legislation, including the economic and financial adjustment programmes, is implemented in accordance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights and the European Social Charter;
Amendment 23 #
2014/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the importance of ensuring, in all Member States, effective and coherent protection of the rule of law and prevention of infringements of fundamental rights; recalls that Article 7 of the EU Treaty contains a mechanism for responding to any serious, persistent breach of the fundamental rights by a Member State; on the basis of experience to date, recommends a thorough review of Article 7 TEU in order to increase effectiveness and prevent breaches of rights;
Amendment 34 #
2014/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the importance of cooperation between EU institutions and national parliaments, as well as between such bodies and the Council of Europe and other organisations; stresses that the protection of minority rights is a basic principle of democracy and deplores all forms of discrimination against minority communities; recalls that the fundamental rights of minorities – particularly Roma, asylum-seekers and migrants – are still being breached in the Union and in some Member States;
Amendment 7 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the fact that the economic crisis has seriously damaged economic, social and territorial cohesion, resulting in huge differences between Member States and regions; recalls that since the onset of the crisis over 3.8 million jobs have been lost in manufacturing in the EU1; __________________ 1 Industrial Scoreboard 2013, Commission Staff Working Document, p.6.
Amendment 70 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for more social and public investments, without which it will be impossible to reach the target of raising industry’s contribution to GDP to as much as 20 % by 2020; recalls that all investments and projects should enhancecontribute to the attainment of environmental protection objectives.
Amendment 88 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on Member States to accelerate the Youth Guarantee programme, because the crisis has prevented disproportionate numbers of young people at the beginning of their careers from finding jobs, and because youth unemployment has reached alarming levels in half of the regions;
Amendment 89 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls for a special programme to be drawn up, as part of cohesion funding, to help the most disadvantaged regions to catch up, with targeted investments, training, job creation and the development of inter-city transport; notes that, with declining regions, it will be impossible to attain its 2020 objectives;
Amendment 9 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the full implementation of the human right to water and sanitation, as recognised by the UN and widely supported across the EU Member States, is essential for life, and whereas the proper management of water resources plays a crucial role in guaranteeing sustainable water use and safeguarding the world’s natural capital; whereas the combined effects of human activity and climate change mean that the whole of the EU’s Mediterranean region and some Central European regions are now classified as water-scarce, semi-desert regions;
Amendment 21 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the ECI was set up as a mechanism of participatory democracy with the aim of encouraging citizens’ direct involvement in EU decision-making, and is an excellent opportunity for the EU institutions to re-engage with citizens; regrets the fact that the experience of the past three years of the European Citizens’ Initiative shows that it has not fulfilled the hopes placed in it;
Amendment 26 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas Eurobarometer surveys have consistently shown very low levels of trust in the EU among EU citizens in recent years; points out that the Commission took only two years to decide on the Right2Water initiative after the necessary signatures had been gathered;
Amendment 28 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes the view that the ECI is a unique democratic mechanism which has significant potential to help bridge the gap between European and national social and civil society movements, and to promote participatory democracy at the EU level; points out that the success of European citizens’ initiatives will be enhanced if the Commission ensures that they are translated into the official languages of the EU and sets up an EU assistance service for drawing up initiatives;
Amendment 38 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers it regrettable that the communication lacks any real ambition and limits itself to reiterating existing commitments, and that only public consultations are being set up on this subject;
Amendment 65 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to recognise the importance of the human right to water and sanitation and of water as a public good and a fundamental value for all EU citizens; expresses its concern that an increasing number of people are facing difficulties in paying their water bills and that affordability is becoming a matter of growing concern; welcomes the fact that in some Member States ‘water banks’ are being used in an effort to help the most vulnerable with their utility costs;
Amendment 76 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to address the lack of available data on water poverty issues, including issues of access and affordability; since 60% of EU territory is situated in cross-border catchment areas, there can only be effective water management if there are EU-level measures;
Amendment 179 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Expresses its concern that denial of the provision of water and sanitation to disadvantaged and vulnerable communities, such as Roma, is being used in a coercive manner in some Member States; reiterates that in some Member States the closure of public wells by the authorities has made it difficult for the most vulnerable groups to have access to water;
Amendment 13 #
2014/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas in response to these threats, we are seeing the development of new sectors, a change within many others and the decline of some sectors, such as those which are heavily polluting; whereas, with regard to the latter sector, special attention needs to be paid to the workforce in terms of retraining and alternative employment; points out, however, that according to the Commission’s calculations, the renewable energy economy will create 20 million new jobs in Europe by 2020;
Amendment 31 #
2014/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas there is clear evidence that shifting from labour to environmental taxation, investing in energy and resource efficiency, and developing the supply chain through a clear industrial strategy has a positive impact on job creation; stresses the importance of reforming environmental taxes, which will necessitate their transfer to pollution;
Amendment 53 #
2014/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that a transition towards sustainable societies and economies, including sustainable patterns of consumption and production, generates the potential both to create new jobs and to transform existing employment into green jobs in virtually all sectors and across the entire value chain; at the same time stresses that, in addition to creating a large number of jobs, investment in renewable energies and energy efficiency contributes to maintaining Europe’s economic and industrial competitiveness and to reducing Europe’s energy dependency;
Amendment 138 #
2014/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the need for consistent policies that promote renewable energy production and increased energy efficiency with a view to triggering local development and creating local jobs; stresses that investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency will become the main source of job creation in Europe in the coming years;
Amendment 181 #
2014/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Highlights the fact that investing in energy efficiency promotes local job creation and local economic development, and that ensuring energy efficiency in buildings is the most cost-effective way to offer long-term solutions to energy poverty, which affects some 125 million people in Europe;
Amendment 186 #
2014/2238(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Recommends that climate, renewable energy and energy efficiency targets should be considered investment, industrial development and job creation targets;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph a
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph a
(a) take immediate action to ensure that a comprehensive and ambitious agreement is reached on the TTIP enhancing fair competition on both sides of the Atlantic and contributing to economic growth and the creation of quality jobs in both the United States and the European Union;
Amendment 8 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Demands that the main outcome of the negotiations be an ambitious and comprehensive agreement, bringing a significant market opening for EU companies, including SMEs, and facilitating market access for SMEs in the United States;
Amendment 15 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that the United States is the EU’s key strategic partner; stresses that the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) is the most significant recent EU-US project and will reinvigorate the transatlantic partnership as a whole, beyond its trade aspects; emphasises that its successful conclusion is of high geopolitical importance at a moment when we face Russian aggression on the EU’s eastern border and when the US is pivoting to Asia and concluding the Trans- Pacific Partnership; underlines that the TTIP will have a positive impact on jobs and growth for the two economies, which have both been hit by the crisis;
Amendment 17 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to maintain the objective of including a specific energy chapter in the TTIP which could significantly increase the EU’s energy security and diversification of energy supply, particularly with reference to the Central and Eastern European region, where dependence on imported energy has traditionally been greatest;
Amendment 28 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. IFinds that the economic advantages inherent in the TTIP stem primarily from the removal of non-tariff barriers; is convinced, however, that TTIP should not only cut down barriers but also aim at promoting European high levels of consumer protection; observes that in most sectors EU and US standards and regulatory environments ensure this high level; considers, therefore, that approximating our regulations represents a unique chance to establish high-quality standards and laws for consumers which will be the de facto international standards;
Amendment 38 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes the TTIP’s strategic importance in strengthening and shaping global trade and economic governance based on the values shared by the EU and the US, particularly in an increasingly multipolar world; notes that its impact would go beyond the bilateral implications by facilitating the establishment of common regulations and rules that could later be adopted at global level, and would help to reinforce the multilateral trading system;
Amendment 43 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Requests that the Commission ensure a policy of free trade with respect to fuels, including LNG and crude oil, crude oil, shale oil and shale gas, which may do much to reduce European energy prices, which, by world standards, are high;
Amendment 46 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph d
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph d
(d) take immediate action to ensure that market access negotiations on financial services are combined with upward convergence in financial regulation; support high international standards in on- going cooperation efforts in other international fora, while observing that harmonisation of the financial sector is primarily determined by Basel III processes;
Amendment 71 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the EU’s energy supply largely depends on foreign sources, which is primarily the case in the Central and Eastern European region; emphasises the considerable contribution the TTIP could make to the EU’s energy supply diversification and to its energy security by, inter alia, lifting licensing requirements for US gas exports;
Amendment 76 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph g
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph g
(g) take immediate action to ensure reciprocal market access for European companies, including SMEs, to public contracts in the United States; underlines that an imbalance of market access to public contracts constitutes unfair competition;
Amendment 85 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that this agreement should be accompanied by a deepening of transatlantic parliamentary cooperation, and that the strengthening of trade and investment links through the TTIP should lead in the future to an enhanced political framework to improve global cooperation between the EU and the US; supports the establishment of the Transatlantic Regulatory Council to promote transatlantic harmonisation;
Amendment 85 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph h
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph h
(h) take immediate proactive measures against American protectionism, and address legislation that hinders European market access to the United States, such as Buy American, Buy America and the American Job Act; observes that, in the free trade agreement to be concluded with the United States, the Commission must achieve opening of the public procurement market which goes beyond the terms of the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement;
Amendment 101 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the fact that the Commission is taking steps aiming to improve the transparency of the negotiations; draws attention to the uncertainties which exist in relation to the TTIP negotiations, and, in order to dispel them, calls on the Commission to make the negotiations as transparent as possible and to launch a European information campaign.
Amendment 102 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Commission to ensure that European companies, including SMEs, are not discriminated against when tendering for public contracts on the US market at all government levels, and to ensure transparent access at a level equal to or higher than that applying to US companies today in Europe under the new EU procurement rules; asks the Commission to facilitate market access for EU SMEs in the United States and to establish a communication channel to ensure SMEs are well informed about the results of the TTIP negotiations;
Amendment 123 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the priorities and concerns of SMEs are fully taken into account in the TTIP negotiations e.g. by means of impact assessments or targeted public consultations; draws attention to the uncertainties which exist in relation to the TTIP negotiations, and, in order to dispel them, calls on the Commission to make the negotiations as transparent as possible and to launch a European information campaign;
Amendment 136 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for the setting-up of an ambitious and effective cooperation mechanism aimed at creating common standards where possible in existing procedures, and to ensure that there is no unintended divergence in future standards in key sectors; believes that EU-US common standards should be promoted in all international forumstherefore proposes the establishment of a Transatlantic Regulatory Council to promote Transatlantic harmonisation; believes that EU-US common standards should be promoted in all international forums; at the same time, considers it important for the Commission to pursue the negotiations with maximum transparency and proposes the launch of a European information campaign to keep EU citizens well informed;
Amendment 142 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Requests that the Commission facilitate more active participation of EU firms in US public procurement as this can contribute to stimulating private-sector innovation and to the emergence of new, high-growth innovative companies and sectors; calls on the Commission to ease access to markets in the United States for SMEs based in the EU and, for the purpose of communicating the results of the TTIP negotiations, to establish communication channels in order to provide better information to SMEs;
Amendment 152 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph l a (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph l a (new)
1a. Draws attention to the uncertainties which exist in relation to the TTIP negotiations, and, in order to dispel them, calls on the Commission to make the negotiations as transparent as possible and to launch a European information campaign;
Amendment 166 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Reminds the Commission, while welcoming the potential benefits of regulatory alignment and mutual recognition, including the establishment of common principles in standards and technical specifications in the area of ICT, about the importance of maintaining high levels of safety and security; observes that mutual transparency of standards and coordination of approaches to them will promote transatlantic cooperation;
Amendment 170 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Supports the establishment of a mandatory structural dialogue and cooperation between regulators under the auspices of the Transatlantic Regulatory Council, in complete respect of regulatory autonomy, in particular in the engineering sector, comprising electrical and mechanical machinery, appliances and equipment; stresses that this should involve early warning mechanisms and exchanges at the time of preparation of regulations; believes that regulatory divergences are the central non-tariff barrier (NTB) to trade, and that regulators should explore ways to promote compatibility, such as mutual recognition, harmonisation or alignment of requirements;
Amendment 190 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that SMEs are disproportionately affected by NTBs, which TTIP must seek to reduce or eliminate completely; urges that a coherent framework be established to allow SMEs to raise NTB issues with the appropriate authorities; asks the Commission to set up information channels to keep SMEs well informed;
Amendment 6 #
2014/2210(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas family businesses range in scope from small firms to corporations and represent 60 % of all European companies, providing between 40 % and 50 % of all jobs; whereas the vast majority of family businesses are SMEs, which provide employment for two thirds of people employed in the European Union, and which create 85% of new jobs in Europe;
Amendment 18 #
2014/2210(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas family businesses differ in terms of values from non-family corporations as regards long-term orientation, have a special degree of commitment to their local community – rooted in the European tradition of the ‘honourable merchant’ – and are generally slower to close down and put workers out of jobs; whereas family businesses make a major contribution to the prevention of rural depopulation, and in many cases provide the only source of employment in the regions of Europe whose development is lagging behind most;
Amendment 36 #
2014/2210(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. WObserves that more than 90 definitions of ‘family business’ exist in the EU; observes that the European Commission adopted an EU definition of ‘SME’ as long ago as 2003; welcomes the work being undertaken on an EU definition of ‘family business’, and calls for the specificities within Member States’ definitions to be taken into account, in particular with regard to guaranteeing social rights, social security, pension entitlements and health and safety at work;
Amendment 64 #
2014/2210(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes with concern that the financial crisis and subsequent recession have dealt a heavy blow to European SMEs, many of which are family businesses, and highlights the importance of a favourable regulatory framework to support healthy restructuring and thus job retention; points out to the Commission that an EU definition of ‘family business’ would assist the establishment of representative organisations;
Amendment 47 #
2014/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the concept of green growth and the opportunities arising from it relate to various sectors such as renewable energy sources and in particular the economically-viable exploitation of wind, solar and geothermal energy, the circular economy, energy efficiency, resource efficiency, renewable energy, waste management, cradle to cradle; points out the considerable economic potential of these sectors;
Amendment 54 #
2014/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that green growth should be put in a broad perspective, and should include efforts deployed throughout the whole value chain and across the entrepreneurial ecosystem, including efforts by industrial manufacturing players to reduce the ecological footprint of their products, production processes, ancillary activities connected with production, business practices and services;
Amendment 73 #
2014/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that the EU needs to drastically change its entrepreneurial culture in order to contribute to economic growth by having more people starting up their own businesses and seeking more businesses opportunities, including in green growth, and by accepting failure and risk-taking; emphasises the importance of putting this issue at the centre of policy making; calls on Member States to cater for a softer landing after business failure, for instance by modifying bankruptcy laws to allow people to start up a new business soon after failure of a previous venture, especially in new and innovative sectors, without, however, this enabling payment obligations to be avoided;
Amendment 83 #
2014/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that in the current circumstances where insufficient access to appropriate sources of risk capital, particularly in the early stages, continues to be one of the most significant constraints on the creation and development of growth-oriented firms, the Commission’s Action Plan on improving access to finance for SMEs places a lot of emphasis on venture capital as a possible mode of growth finance; underlines, nonetheless, that this kind of funding is adequate only for a small number of SMEs and that bank loans remain the main source of funding, and that all alternatives should be developed by the private sector; points out the potential financing opportunities that should be explored through the European Fund for Strategic Investments and the possibility of establishing an independent EU fund for providing SMEs with risk capital;
Amendment 136 #
2014/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on Member States to avoid creating barriers to the internal market by gold-plating, to review their current regulatory regimes and remove any superfluous or ineffective regulations which constitute market barriers, and to ensure consistent transposition into national legislation; invites the Commission to step up its efforts in addressing gold-plating with individual Member States; stresses the need for a clear and uniform EU-wide interpretation by national regulators and open public procurement rules, including green procurement and e-procurement, which at the moment represents a substantial barrier for SMEs wishing to internationalise and at the same time a tremendous opportunity for Member States to be early adaptors;
Amendment 155 #
2014/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 11 #
2014/2208(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that, in order to tackle global challenges and the EU’s resource dependency, it is essential that energy and resource efficiency form the basis of European industrial renewal so that the EU can maintain its competitiveness, based on innovative sectors, in the future, recreate manufacturing capacity and generate jobs for highly skilled workers;
Amendment 15 #
2014/2208(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that better design, waste prevention, reuse and recycling could bring substantial net savings for EU businesses, estimated at EUR 600 billion, or 8 % of annual turnover, while also reducing total annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2- 4 %1; emphasises that increasing resource productivity by 30 % by 2030 could boost GDP by nearly 1 % and create 2 million additional jobs; stresses that increasing energy efficiency reduces Europe's energy dependence and energy poverty, which affects some 125 million European citizens; __________________ 1 Commission communication of 2 July 2014 entitled ‘Towards a circular economy: a zero waste programme for Europe’ (COM(2014)0398).
Amendment 27 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas Europe is more dependent on imported resources than any other region in the world and whereas the European Union is the world’s number one energy importer, meeting 53% of its energy needs by means of imports; whereas its competitiveness can be increased only by getting more added value out of resources in the economy;
Amendment 59 #
2014/2208(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights the potential of reuse and repair policies for quality job creation, resource savings and the development of the social economy and social enterprises; observes that it is worth regarding energy efficiency as a separate energy source, whose growth contributes substantially to the development of European industry, job creation and moderation of people’s energy bills; calls for further incentives and other support for reuse, the consolidation of reuse, and repair infrastructures and networks;
Amendment 63 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission communication entitled ‘Towards a circular economy: Aa zero waste programme for Europe’ (COM (2014)0398); endorses the Commission’s approach to designing and innovating for a circular economy, setting up a policy framework to support resource efficiency and setting a resource- efficiency target as outlined in the communication; welcomes the ambitious energy and climate package which was adopted at the European Council on 23- 24 October 2014 and which is essential for the success of the UN climate summit in Paris in November 2015;
Amendment 69 #
2014/2208(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. PDraws attention to the fact that more than 100 million tonnes of food goes to waste in Europe every year; points to the direct economic impact on businesses and consumers of food waste, owing to the costs of waste disposal and the economic losses caused by throwing away saleable or edible food; recalls that one euro spent on fighting food waste could prevent 250 kg of food, worth EUR 500, from being wasted; urges the Commission to address the issue of food waste within the CEP;
Amendment 77 #
2014/2208(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance of creating industrial synergies for recycling and of helping companies to discover how their energy, waste and by-products can serve as resources for others; stresses that in the long term consideration should be given to the establishment of a European waste exchange, which will make it possible for unused waste to be put to use in the EU Member States; calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote approaches such as those taken in the UK as part of the National Industrial Symbiosis Programme;
Amendment 89 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is convinced that improving resource efficiency requires both legislative and economic incentives and further funding of research; welcomes the establishment of the European Fund for Strategic Investments 2014-2019 launched at the initiative of the Commission, which will serve as a source of investment in improving resource efficiency and developing infrastructure;
Amendment 102 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that legal certainty and long- term predictability are needed to channel investments towards a sustainable economy; welcomes, therefore, the Commission’s communication of 11 March 2014 on ‘A new EU Framework to strengthen the Rule of Law’, and the Council’s conclusions of 16 December 2014 on the dialogue to be established with the Member States on the rule of law;
Amendment 117 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that by 2050 the EU’s use of resources needs to be sustainable; this includes fully implementing a cascading use of resources, sustainable sourcing, a waste hierarchy, creating a closed loop on non-renewable resources, using renewables within the limits of their renewability, dramatically improving the energy efficiency of residential buildings and phasing out toxic substances;
Amendment 137 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the Commission to develop and introduce by 2019 a lead indicator and a number of sub-indicators on resource efficiency, including ecosystem services; these binding indicators should measure resource consumption, including imports and exports, at EU, Member State and industry level and take account of the whole lifecycle of products and services; notes that the common European indicator will increase the comparability of Member States’ performances, thus helping to attain greater resource efficiency;
Amendment 307 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to propose a regulatory framework for urban mining in existing landfills and to develop an environmental permit system for the recycling industry based on self- monitoring and external auditing; stresses that in the long term consideration should be given to the establishment of a European waste exchange, which will make it possible for unused waste to be put to use in the EU Member States;
Amendment 347 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to propose the full implementation of the circular economy principles and requirements in the building sector and to further develop the policy framework on resource efficiency in buildings; this includes developing indicators, standards and methods as regards land use and urban planning, architecture, structural engineering, construction, maintenance, adaptability, energy efficiency, renovation and reuse and recycling; targets and indicators on sustainable buildings should also include green infrastructure, such as green roofs; observes that it is worth regarding the energy efficiency of buildings as a separate energy source, whose growth contributes substantially to the development of European industry, job creation and moderation of people’s energy bills;
Amendment 359 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to propose the full implementation of the circular economy principles and requirements in the building sector and to further develop the policy framework on resource efficiency in buildings; this includes developing indicators, standards and methods as regards land use and urban planning, architecture, structural engineering, construction, maintenance, adaptability, energy efficiency, renovation and reuse and recycling; targets and indicators on sustainable buildings should also include green infrastructure, such as green roofs; takes the view that improving the energy efficiency of residential buildings will reduce Europe’s resource dependence and energy poverty, which affects some 125 million people in Europe;
Amendment 9 #
2014/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the ‘recast Directive’ was meant to make EU legislation in this area more coherent and bring it into line with CJEU case law and to bring about the simplification and modernisation of the relevant equality laws at national level, thus contributing to the improvement of the situation of women in the labour market; whereas the proportion of women in senior management posts in companies operating in the EU was still below 18% in 2014;
Amendment 16 #
2014/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas relative progress has been made as regards women’s employment rates, but despite the existing framework at EU and national level, the level of occupational and sectoral segregation of women and men into different types of jobs remains relatively high, a situation which also has an impact on the gender pay gap over the course of a lifetime; whereas the average difference between men’s and women’s pay in the European Union is 16%; whereas vertical segregation, whereby women feature predominantly in lower-paid occupations or are in lower- level positions in the hierarchy, also contributes to the pay gap;
Amendment 50 #
2014/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes note that, in general, Members States have brought their national laws into line with EU law4; points out that simply transposing correctly the provisions of the ‘recast Directive’ into national law has proved insufficient in order to achieve the full application and effective enforcement thereof; regrets that some EU Member States have still not ratified the Istanbul Convention prohibiting violence against women; __________________ 4 According to Commission report on the application of the recast Directive (COM(2013)0861),
Amendment 148 #
2014/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Underlines the fact that only the effective implementation of the equality treatment principle would lead to a real improvement of the situation of women in the labour market and that this requires strategic cooperation between different actors at European, national, sectoral and organisational level; confirms its aspiration that the Commission should require companies quoted on the stock exchange to have at least 40% representation of both sexes on their boards of directors by 2020;
Amendment 309 #
2014/0091(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) It is regrettable that in certain Member States private pension funds were used to decrease state debt and deficit and therefore long-term stability jeopardised by short-term goals.