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Amendments (28)
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Commission has examined available evidence, which points to the importance of having harmonised Union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and, long- termism and predictability, and so as to avoid, inter alia, disruptions to the scheduling of transport operations and the functioning of information and communication systems, higher costs to cross-border trade, or lower productivity for goods and services. Evidence is not conclusive as to whether the benefits of summer-time arrangements outweigh the inconveniences linked to a biannual change of time.
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Commission has examined available evidence, which points to the importance of having harmonised Union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and, long- termism and predictability, so as to avoid, inter alia, disruptions to the scheduling of transport operations and the functioning of information and communication systems, higher costs to cross-border trade, or lower productivity for goods and services. Evidence is not conclusive as to whether the benefits of summer-time arrangements outweigh the inconveniences linked to a biannual change of time.
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) A lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements, and ss was also evident from the 4.6 million responses from citizens in the Commission’s open consultation procedure, in which a clear majority opposed the current seasonal changes. Some Member States have also already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer-time arrangements.
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) A lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements, and ss was also evident from the 4.6 million responses from citizens in the Commission’s open consultation procedure, in which a clear majority opposed the current seasonal changes. Some Member States have also already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer-time arrangements.
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 c (new)
Recital 4 c (new)
(4c) Recent research shows that seasonal changes of time pose health risks for certain groups, such as children and older people, and that there is also a link between changes of time and cardiovascular diseases linked to the disturbance of the circadian cycle by changes of time.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Recent research shows that seasonal changes of time pose health risks for certain groups, such as children and older people, and that there is also a link between changes of time and cardiovascular diseases linked to the disturbance of the circadian cycle by changes of time.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto, with reference to the legal basis of the proposal and the subsidiarity principle. However, in order to ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, in the internal market, inter alia with regard to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should notify the Commission and all other Member States in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. It should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information as soon as possible thereafter.
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4b) Seasonal changes of time also have an adverse impact on the welfare of animals, which is evident in agriculture, for example, where cows’ milk production suffers.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, in the internal market, inter alia with regard to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should notify the Commission and all other Member States in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. It should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information as soon as possible thereafter.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) This Directive should apply from 1 April 2019, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 31 March 20198 months after its adoption. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter or summer season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 2019the last Sunday in October in that year or the last Sunday in March in that year, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is extremely desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 2019 in a concerted manner.
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) This Directive should apply from 1 April 2019, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 31 March 20198 months after its adoption. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter or summer season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 2019the last Sunday in October in that year or the last Sunday in March in that year, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is extremely desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 2019 in a concerted manner.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Member States should coordinate among themselves the standard times for which they opt, which should be as fully harmonised between Member States as possible in order to avoid excessively different time zones in the EU, so as to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and make it predictable for the citizens, consumers and sectors concerned.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Member States should coordinate among themselves the standard times for which they opt, which should be as fully harmonised between Member States as possible in order to avoid excessively different time zones in the EU, so as to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and make it predictable for the citizens, consumers and sectors concerned.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 2019, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 2019the year during which this Directive ought to apply, i.e. 18 months after the adoption of this Directive. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission and all other Member States at least 618 months before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 618 months before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 2019, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 2019the year during which this Directive ought to apply, i.e. 18 months after the adoption of this Directive. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. Within 1 month of the notification, the Commission shall inform the other Member States thereof and, publish that information in the Official Journal of the European Union and inform the general public.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission and all other Member States at least 618 months before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 618 months before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Directive by 31 December 2024five years after the adoption of this Directive at the latest.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. Within 1 month of the notification, the Commission shall inform the other Member States thereof and, publish that information in the Official Journal of the European Union and inform the general public.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall provide the Commission with the relevant information by 30 April 2024five years after the adoption of this Directive at the latest.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall adopt and publish, by 1 April 20198 months after the adoption of this Directive at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Directive by 31 December 2024seven years after the adoption of this Directive at the latest.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall provide the Commission with the relevant information by 30 April 2024seven years after the adoption of this Directive at the latest.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall adopt and publish, by 1 April 20198 months after the adoption of this Directive at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
They shall apply those provisions from 1 April 2019.8 months after the adoption of this Directive
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
They shall apply those provisions from 1 April 2019.8 months after the adoption of this Directive
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 April 20198 months after the adoption of this Directive.