48 Amendments of Luke Ming FLANAGAN related to 2018/0225(COD)
Amendment 10 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Reflecting the important contribution that research and innovation should make to address challenges in food (through natural methods, without genetic modification), agriculture, rural development and the bioeconomy, and to seize the corresponding research and innovation opportunities in close synergy with Common Agricultural Policy, relevant actions under the Specific Programme will be supported with EUR 10 billion for the cluster 'Food and Natural Resources' for the period 2021-2027.
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. For each mission, a mission board may be established. It shall be composed of around 15 transparently-chosen high level individuals including relevant end-users' representatives. The mission board shall advise upon the following:
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Scientific Council shall be composed of scientists, engineers and scholars of the highest repute and appropriate expertise, of both women and menall genders in different age groups, ensuring a diversity of research areas and acting in their personal capacity, independent of extraneous interests.
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The EIC Board shall be composed of 15 to 20 high level individuals drawn from various parts of Europe's innovation ecosystem, including entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, environmental and corporate watch-dog NGO representatives, investors and researchers. It shall contribute to outreach actions, with EIC Board members striving to enhance the prestige of the EIC brand.
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1
The implementation of Horizon Europe's programme-level objectives in an integrated manner will be ensured by multiannual Strategic Planning. Such planning will provide the focus on impact for the Programme overall and coherence between its different pillars, as well as synergy with other EU programmes (with the exception of the European defence industrial development programme, the EDIDP), and support to and from other EU policies.
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 6
Annex I – paragraph 6
The Strategic Planning will promote synergies between Horizon Europe and other Union Programmes (with the exception of the European defence industrial development programme, the EDIDP), including the Euratom programme, thus becoming a point of reference for research and innovation in all related programmes across the EU budget and non-funding instruments. This will also promote faster dissemination and uptake of research and innovation results and avoid duplication and overlaps between funding possibilities. It will provide the frame for linking the direct research actions of the Joint Research Centre and other actions supported under the Programme, including the use of results for support to policy.
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 1
Although the EU remains the largest producer of scientific publications in the world, it is essentially a 'mass producer' of knowledge with, relative to its size, comparatively few centres of excellence that stand out at the world level and with large areas of average and poor performance. Compared with the US and now China to some degree, the EU still tends to follow a 'distributed excellence model' in which resources are spread across a larger number of researchers and research institutions, not a problem in itself, but which could be reinforced with the addition of centres of excellence, transparently and objectively chosen. Another challenge is that in many EU countries the public sector still does not offer sufficiently attractive conditions for the best researchers. These factors compound Europe's relative unattractiveness in the global competition for scientific talent.
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Long-term funding to support excellent investigators and their research teams to pursue ground-breaking, high- gain/high-risk research for the long-term benefit of all humankind, and specifically excluding defence-industry research;
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.3 – paragraph 1 – indent 4
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.3 – paragraph 1 – indent 4
– appoint in a fully transparent manner the Director and the members of the management of the dedicated implementation structure taking into account the views of the Scientific Council;
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2
Europe is a scientific powerhouse with around 1.8 million researchers working in thousands of universities, research centres and world-leading companies. However, it is estimated that the EU will need to train and employ at least one million new researchers by 2027 in order to achieve the targets beings set for increased investment in research and innovation. This need is particularly acute in the non-academic sector. The EU must reinforce its efforts to entice more young women and menpeople across all genders and backgrounds to a career in research, to attract researchers from third countries, retain its own researchers and reintegrate European researchers working elsewhere back to Europe. In addition, in order to more widely spread excellence, the conditions under which researchers perform must be further improved throughout the European Research Area (ERA). In this respect, stronger links are needed notably with the European Education Area (EEdA), the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), and European Social Fund (ESF+).
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 6
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 6
Through global research competition between scientists and between host organisations from both the academic and non-academic sector, and through the creation and sharing of high-quality knowledge across countries, sectors and disciplines, the MSCA contribute notably to the goals of the 'Jobs, growth and investment' agenda, the EU Global Strategy and to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Attention must also be given to the fact, however, that infinite growth in a finite planet is simply not achievable, and thus more research is also needed in the field of a true 'circular economy', with an emphasis on reuse, repair, recycle.
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – paragraph 1
Many of the challenges which confront the EU are also global challenges. The scale and complexity of the problems are vast, and need to be matched by the appropriate money, resources and effort in order to find solutions. These are precisely the areas where the EU must work together; smart, flexible and joined-up for the benefit and well-being of our citizens. In this regard, research is needed into the negative as well as the positive effects of the many proposed major trade deals currently being negotiated/agreed by the Union, especially in the area of increased environmental damage caused by the inevitible increase of global transport on land, sea and air, and on the possible centralisation of production and manufacturing, including in the area of food production, processing and retailing.
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 1
The EU Pillar of Social Rights asserts that everyone has the right to timely access to affordable-for-all, preventive and curative health care of good quality. This underlines the EU’s commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals calling for universal health coverage for all at all ages by 2030, leaving no one behind, and ending preventable deaths.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– Vaccines (independently proven, to overcome acceptance-resistance by the public), diagnostics, treatments and cures for infectious diseases, including co- morbidities and co-infections;
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 3
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 3
European citizens, state institutions and the economy need to be protected from the continued threats of organised crime, including firearms trafficking, drug trafficking and trafficking in human beings. Strengthening protection and security through better border management is also key. Cybercrime is on the increase and related risks are diversifying as the economy and society digitalise. Europe needs to continue its effots to improve cybersecurity, digital privacy, personal data protection and combat the spread of false and harmful information, whilst also guarding against over-stepping the bounds on Human Rights (including freedom-of-speech, right to privacy, etc), in order to safeguard democratic and economic stability. Lastly, further efforts are required to limit the effects on lives and livelihoods of extreme weather events which are intensifying due to climate change, such as floods, storms or droughts leading to forest fires, land degradation and other natural disasters, e.g. earthquakes. Disasters, whether natural or man-made, can put at risk important societal functions, such as health, energy supply and government.
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 5
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 5
Security research is part of the wider comprehensive EU response to security threats. It contributes to the capability development process by enabling the future availability of technologies and applications to fill capability gaps identified by policy-makers and practitioners. Already, funding to research through the EU's framework programme has represented around 50% of total public funding for security research in the EU. Full use will be made of available instruments, including the European space programme (Galileo and EGNOS, Copernicus, Space Situational Awareness and Governmental Satellite Communications). Synergies are sought with the activities supported by EU- funded defence research and duplication of funding is avoidDefence-based research funding is explicitly prohibited. Cross- border collaboration contributes to developing a European single security market and improving industrial performance, underpinning the EU's autonomy.
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 6
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 6
Research and Innovation activities in this Global Challenge will be overall aligned with the Commission's priorities on Democratic Change; Jobs, Growth and Investment, with an acknowledgement that infinite growth is impossible on a finite planet; Justice and Fundamental Rights; Migration; A Deeper and Fairer European Monetary Union; Digital Single Market. It will respond to the commitment of the Rome Agenda to work towards: "a social Europe" and "a Union which preserves our cultural heritage and promotes cultural diversity". It will also support the European Pillar of Social Rights, and the Global Compact for safe, orderly and regular migration. Security research responds to the commitment of the Rome Agenda to work towards "a safe and secure Europe", contributing to a genuine and effective Security Union. Synergies with the Justice Programme and with the Rights and Values Programme, which support activities in the area of access to justice, victims' rights, gender equality, non-discrimination, data protection and promotion of the European citizenship will be exploited.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 1
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Heritage studies (including negative heritage, such as violent colonialism, the Crusades, the Inquisition etc, and the lessons to be learned therefrom) and sciences, with cutting edge technologies including digital ones;
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Innovative approaches to support the transparency, responsiveness, accountability, effectiveness, and legitimacy of democratic governance in full respect of fundamental rights and of the rule of law, with at least as much access to the various European Union institutions mandated for NGOs and citizens representative groups as is given to industry lobbyists;
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– Strategies to address populism, extremism, radicalisation, and terrorism and to include and engage, but strategies also to address the valid concerns of the many disaffected and marginalised citizens across the Union;
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
– Better understand the role of journalistic standards and user-generated content in a hyper-connected society and develop tools to combat disinformation/partial information, including from mainstream media working too closely with government sources and thus not exercising their mandate of objectivity and impartiality;
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Knowledge base for advice on investments and policies especially affordable-for-all education and training, for high value added skills, productivity, social mobility, growth, social innovation and job creation. The role of education and training to tackle inequalities;
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Social sustainability beyond GDP- only indicators, especially new economic and business models and new financial technologies; in the case of Ireland especially, the GDP indicator has been totally discredited, warped to a huge extent by the activities of its many multinational corporations;
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 7
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 7
– EAffordable-for-all education and training systems to foster and make the best use of the EU's digital transformation, also to manage the risks from global interconnectedness and technological innovations, especially emerging online risks, ethical concerns, socio-economic inequalities and radical changes in markets;
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 8
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 8
– Modernisation of public authorities to meet citizens’ expectation regarding service provision, transparency, accessibility, openness, accountability and user centricity, with the provision that this 'modernisation' does not include the privatisation of existing public services such as water, energy, infrastructure etc.
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
– Interoperability of equipment and procedures to facilitate cross-border and inter-agency operational cooperation and develop an integrated EU market., but excluding investment in any element of the arms industry;
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – paragraph 3
Annex I – part II – paragraph 3
Research and innovation are key drivers of sustainable growth and industrial competitiveness, and they will contribute to finding solutions to today’s problems, to reverse as quickly as possible, the negative and dangerous trend that currently links economic development, the misuse of natural resources and social issues, and turn it into new business opportunitiesa positive, with new kinds of business opportunities that are ultimately for the benefit of all, rather than just for the few.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Technologies and systems that have been independently tested and proven safe, for trusted and energy- efficient smart network and service infrastructures (connectivity beyond 5G, software defined infrastructures, Internet of things, cloud infrastructures, cognitive clouds), enabling real-time capabilities, virtualisation and decentralised management (ultrafast and flexible radio, edge computing, blockchains, shared contexts and knowledge);
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Big Data: Extreme-performance data analytics; "Privacy by design" in the analysis of personal and confidential Big Data; technologies for full-scale data platforms for re-use of industrial, personal and open data; data management, interoperability and linking tools; data applications for global challenges; data storage, the environmental implications and to reduce the impact;
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.8 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.8 – paragraph 1
Industrial sectors, including energy- intensive industries, contribute millions of jobs and their competitiveness is keyone of many elements for the prosperity of our societies. However, they account for 20% of the global greenhouse gas emissions and have a high environmental impact (particularly in terms of air, water and soil pollutants).
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – paragraph 4
Annex I – part II – paragraph 4
The EU will benefit as user and producer of technologies and industries showcasing how modern industrialised, sustainable inclusive, open and democratic society and economy can function and develop. The growing economic-environmental-social examples of the sustainable industrial economy of the future will be fostered and boosted, be they for: health and well-being for all; or resilient inclusive and secure societies; or available clean energy (which automatically excludes 'fracking') and mobility; or a digitised economy and society; or a transdisciplinary and creative industry; or space marine or land-based solutions; or food and nutrition solutions, which must include research into natural means of increasing food production, as opposed to genetically modified methods; sustainable use of natural resources climate protection and adaptation, all generating wealth in Europe and offering higher quality jobs. Industrial transformation will be crucial.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 6
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 6
Transport ensures the mobility of people and goods necessary for an integrated European single market, territorial cohesion and an open and inclusive society. At the same time, transport has significant negative effects on human health, congestion, land, air quality and noise, as well as safety resulting in numerous premature deaths and increased socio-economic costs. This will be exacerbated with the implementation of the many major trade deals now being negotiated/completed by the Union. Therefore, sustainable mobility and transport networks need to become clean, safe, smart, secure, silent, reliable and affordable, offering a seamless integrated door-to-door service.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Reliable renewable energy technologies and solutions for power generation, heating and cooling, sustainable transport fuels and intermediate carriers, at various scales and development stages, adapted to geographic conditions and markets, both within the EU and worldwide;
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 1
The capacity to observe the environment underpins research and innovation19 for the sustainable use and monitoring of food and natural resources. To this end a greater emphasis needs to be put on the promotion of the more environmentally- friendly plant-based diet, with research needed into viable meat-substitute foods. Improved spatio- temporal coverage and sampling intervals at reduced cost, as well as big data access and integration from multiple sources provide new ways to monitor, understand and predict the Earth system. There is a need for a wider deployment, exploitation and update of new technologies and continued research and innovation to address gaps in Earth Observation (EO) on land and sea and in the atmosphere, collaborating in particular through the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) and its European component EuroGEOSS. _________________ 19 Earth Observation will support research and innovation under other intervention areas within this Global Challenge as well as other relevant parts of Horizon Europe.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 1
Improved understanding of biodiversity and ecosystems, the multiple services they provide and planetary 'boundaries' as well as solutions harnessing nature’s power and complexity is needed to address societal challenges, to enhance sustainability and to attain the EU objective of 'Living well within the limits of our planet' by 2050 as laid down in the 7th EU Environmental Action Programme. To this end major emphasis needs to be put on the development of natural means of increased crop production/fertilisation/pesticide control, as opposed to genetic modification. Due account must be taken throughout whole value chains of potential upstream impacts. International cooperation and contribution to international efforts and initiatives, such as the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, are essential to achieve the objectives in this area. There is a need to better understand the governance of the transition to susntainability in the eceonomic, social and natural system, from the local to the global level.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Methods, technologies and tools for sustainable and resilient production in farming and , in forestry, and in agriforestry;
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 1 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 1 – indent 1
– Scientific and technical policy support for affordable-for-all improved public health and health care systems, including medical devices and health technology assessments, databases, digitisation;
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
– Focus on breakthrough and disruptive innovations, excluding defence arms-industry oriented but including social, that have the potential to create new markets, as opposed to those which make incremental improvements in existing products, services or business models;
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part III – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
To fully harness the potential of innovation involving researchers, entrepreneurs, industry and society at large, but excluding the arms industry, the EU must improve the environment within which innovation can flourish at all levels. This will mean contributing to the development of an effective innovation ecosystem at EU level, and encouraging cooperation, networking, and the exchange of ideas, funding and skills among national and local innovation ecosystems.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part III – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 1
The EIT will step up its efforts to capitalise on synergies and complementarities with different actors and initiatives at EU and global levels, excluding those in the arms industry, and extend its network of collaborating organisations at both strategic and operational levels.
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. For each mission, a mission board may be established. It shall be composed of around 15 high level individuals including relevant end-users' representatives, transparently and objectively appointed. The mission board shall advise upon the following:
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 – paragraph 1
Health systems are a key asset of the EU social systems, accounting for 24 million employees in the health and social work sector in 2017. It is a main priority to render health systems accessible to all, regardless of income, cost- effective, resilient, sustainable and trusted as well as to reduce inequalities, including by unleashing the potential of data-driven and digital innovation for better health and person-centred care building on open European data infrastructures. This will advance the digital transformation of health and care.
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 6
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 6
Research and Innovation activities in this Global Challenge will be overall aligned with the Commission's priorities on Democratic Change; Jobs, Growth and Investment; Justice and Fundamental Rights; Migration; A Deeper and Fairer European Monetary Union; Digital Single Market. It will respond to the commitment of the Rome Agenda to work towards: "a social Europe" and "a Union which preserves our cultural heritage and promotes cultural diversity". It will also support the European Pillar of Social Rights, and the Global Compact for safe, orderly and regular migration. Security research responds to the commitment of the Rome Agenda to work towards "a safe and secure Europe", contributing to a genuine and effective Security Union. Synergies with the Justice Programme and with the Rights and Values Programme, which support activities in the area of access to justice, victims' rights, gender equality, non- discrimination, data protection and promotion of the European citizenship will be exploited.
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.5 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.5 – paragraph 1
There is a need to protect citizens from and to respond to security threats from criminal including terrorist activities and hybrid threats; to protect people, public spaces and critical infrastructure, from both physical (including CBRN-E) attacks and cyber- attacks; to fight terrorism and radicalisation, including understanding and tackling terrorist ideas and beliefs; to prevent and fight serious crime, including cybercrime, and organised crime; to support victims; to trace criminal financial flows; to support the use of data for law enforcement and to ensure the protection of personal data in law enforcement activities; to support air, land and sea EU border management, for flows of people and goods. It is essential to maintain flexibility rapidly to address new security challenges that may arise., though any investment through this programme in military- oriented research is expressly prohibited;
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 2
To meet the objectives of the Paris Agreement the EU will need to transition to low-carbon, resource-efficient, sustainable, and resilient economies and societies. This will be based on profound changes in technology and services, to the ways in which businesses and consumers behave, as well as involving new forms of governance. Limiting the increase of global average temperature to well below 2°C, and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C, requires rapid progress in decarbonising the energy system and substantially reducing greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions from the transport sector17 . It will also need new impetus to accelerate the pace of developing next-generation breakthroughs as well as demonstrating and deploying innovative technologies and solutions, using also the opportunities provided by digital and space technologies. This will be pursued through an integrated approach encompassing decarbonisation, resource efficiency, reduction of air pollution, access to raw materials and circular economy. _________________ 17 Substantial decarbonisation of other sectors is addressed in other areas of the Horizon Europe Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness pillar.
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3
Progress in these sectors - but also across the spectrum of EU industry including agriculture, buildings, industrial processes and product use, and waste management - will require continued efforts to better understand the mechanisms of climate change and the associated impacts acrossof such as TTIP, CETA and other major trade deals across the environment, the economy and society in general, exploiting synergies with national activities, other EU types of actions and international cooperation.
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 6
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 6
Transport ensures the mobility of people and goods necessary for an integrated European single market, territorial cohesion and an open and inclusive society. At the same time, transport has significant negative effects on human health, congestion, land, air quality and noise, as well as safety resulting in numerous premature deaths and increased socio-economic costs. Therefore, sustainable mobility and transport networks need to become clean, safe, smart, secure, silent, reliable and affordable, offering a seamless integrated door-to-door service. In addition, while their advantages are well publicised, independent research is needed into the negative and destructive elements of such as TTIP, CETA and other proposed major trade deals.