809 Amendments of Eugen FREUND

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas the Treaties do not foresee any external military action of the Union outside the framework of the CSDP; whereas a genuine common foreign and security policy for all EU Member States increases the EU’s scope for external- policy action; whereas the only external military action possible under the CSDP takes the form of missions outside the Union for peace- keeping, conflict prevention and strengthening international security in accordance with the principles of the UN Charter as referred to in Article 42(1) TEU;

2019/01/17
Committee: AFET

2018/2158(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

F. whereas new areas of tension between the EU and Russia have arisen since 2015, including: Russian intervention in Syria; large-scale military exercises (Zapad 2017); russian interference aimed at influencing elections and stoking tensions in European societies; restrictions on fundamental freedoms and extensive human rights violations in Russia, including the systemic targeting of human rights defenders and civil society in Russia, discrimination against the Tatar minority in occupied Crimea, and the politically motivated persecution of Alexei Navalny and many others; disinformation campaigns; cyber attacks and assassinations on European soil carried out by Russian intelligence agents using chemical weapons; the intimidation, arrest and imprisonment of foreign citizens in Russia in breach of international law, including Oleg Sentsov and many others; the organisation of illegal and illegitimate elections in the Donbas; flawed presidential elections lacking any real choice and with restrictions on fundamental freedoms; violations of arms control agreements;

2019/01/16
Committee: AFET

2018/2158(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Underlines, in this regard, the indispensability of a genuine common foreign and security policy of the European Union; considers that the deepening of EU integration and coherence between its internal and external policies is the key to a more coherent, effective and successful EU external and security policy, including vis-à-vis Russia;

2019/01/16
Committee: AFET

2018/2158(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Calls for the EU institutions and Member States to make greater efforts to build resilience, particularly in the cyber and media fields; calls for action to be taken against targeted disinformation campaigns; calls for resilience against cyberattacks to be increased and for EU- wide support for the European cyber-security industry and ~~a stronger~~increased engagement in research; ~~encourages, in this context, the promotion of European values in Russian by East Stratcom;~~

2019/01/16
Committee: AFET

2018/2157(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Is concerned that the proliferation of weapon systems in wartime and in situations of significant political tension may disproportionately affect civilians; is alarmed at the global arms race and at military approaches to solving political conflict and turmoil; underlines that conflicts should be solved by diplomatic means as a priority; calls, therefore, on the EU Member States to seek a genuine Common Foreign and Security Policy;

2018/09/12
Committee: AFET

2018/2157(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Takes the view that the EU should meet its increased responsibility for peace and security in Europe and in the world by means of further arms limitation and disarmament initiatives and that, as a responsible global player, it should lead the way, i.e. that it should play an active role in the areas of non-proliferation of arms, global disarmament and arms transfer controls; believes, therefore, that EU Member States must do their utmost to seek a common position;

2018/09/12
Committee: AFET

2018/2156(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas effective military mobility can only be achieved with the full involvement and commitment of all Member States, in a manner consistent with relevant EU-level initiatives; whereas joint decisions should take into account the regional specificities of each EU Member State;

2018/09/13
Committee: AFET

2018/2156(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas the collective security and defence of the EU Member States and their ability to intervene in crises abroad is fundamentally dependent on the ability to move troops and civilian crisis management personnel, materiel and equipment across each other’s territory freely and rapidly; whereas 22 EU Member States are ~~also~~ NATO allies and ~~possess only a single set of armed forces and transport infrastructure~~at the same time there are EU Member States that are committed to neutrality;

2018/09/13
Committee: AFET

2018/2156(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Underlines that military mobility is a central strategic tool enabling the EU ~~and NATO~~ to pursue ~~their~~its security and defence interests effectively and in a complementary manner ~~and should not be limited only to physical, legal and infrastructural obstacles~~, from which defence alliances such as NATO could also benefit if that is in line with the security and defence interests of the EU; welcomes the fact that military mobility has recently gained a substantial level of attention from all relevant actors; notes that it enhances our preparedness and increases our deterrence posture in the face of potential adversaries and crisis situations, while helping to achieve the EU level of ambition in defence and security policy, including strategic autonomy;

2018/09/13
Committee: AFET

2018/2156(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Notes that the type of missions which would most benefit from increased military mobility in the EU and beyond are in the field of collective defence; stresses in this context that progress in this field will help those EU Member States that are also NATO members to meet their Article 5 commitments; emphasises the particular role played by the neutral Member States, such as Austria and Sweden, but recognises~~, however,~~ that, under Article 42(7) TEU, EU Member States also have an unequivocal obligation of aid and assistance by all the means in their power if a Member State is the victim of armed aggression on its territory~~, consistent with commitments under NATO~~;

2018/09/13
Committee: AFET

2018/2156(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Regrets that the Action Plan fundamentally describes a bottom-up approach, with only a limited strategic vision of what concrete defence goals the EU is aiming to achieve through the various activities described in the Action Plan; deplores in this regard the continuing absence of an EU white book on defence, which could have provided this overarching sense of purpose; believes nonetheless that the current approach has considerable merit and will serve the interests of all EU Member States, ~~including~~both neutral States and EU Member States in their role as NATO allies;

2018/09/13
Committee: AFET

2018/2156(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Welcomes the Commission proposal on the use of the Connecting Europe Facility and the substantial funds envisaged for dual-use military mobility projects to ensure that infrastructure is adjusted to take into account military mobility needs; notes that these dual-use projects will also be of considerable benefit for civilian use; calls, however, for a dedicated facility for military mobility in the future, to achieve a clear separation between the civil and defence functions of the Union;

2018/09/13
Committee: AFET

2018/2156(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19

19. Therefore urges both the EU and NATO to intensify their cooperation and coordination and share information more broadly, where that accords with the security interests of the European Union, to ensure that synergies are achieved; expresses hope that the obstacles to sharing classified information between the two bodies will be cleared as soon as possible to enable this closer cooperation;

2018/09/13
Committee: AFET

2018/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph a

a) to bear in mind that freedom of speech and expression as well as media pluralism should be at the heart of democratic societies, and provide the best safeguards against disinformation campaigns and hostile propaganda;

2018/12/05
Committee: AFET

2018/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph b

b) to consider developing a binding legal framework both at EU and international level for tackling hybrid warfare, including cyber and information warfare, the need for which was demonstrated in particular by the hostile actions of Russia and other state and non state actors in in these areas;

2018/12/05
Committee: AFET

2018/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph d

d) to remind the Member States that continue to deny the existence of strategic propaganda to recognise it and encourage them to take proactive measures in order to counteract and debunk it; to invite all Member States to evaluate the situation within their territory;

2018/12/05
Committee: AFET

2018/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph e

e) to recognise the work done at various levels to identify the types of influence and tools used against the EU and its neighbours, and to shift attention to in-depth analysis and research of their impact and effectiveness in order to develop measures to counteract them;

2018/12/05
Committee: AFET

2018/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph f

f) to focus on the continuously growing sophistication of the tools used to spread disinformation and fake news, including the new ways of spreading propaganda by using multiple low-level websites, ~~portals and TV stations~~search engine optimization , portals and TV stations, manipulated sound, images or video in some cases with the help of algorithms and artificial intelligence to disseminate the main narratives; is concerned about Russia’s, China's, Iran's, North Korean's and other state or non state activities in this context;

2018/12/05
Committee: AFET

2018/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph g

g) to pay special attention to social media and messenger services which, in spite of their efforts to the contrary, are considered the most common tool for spreading disinformation and hostile propaganda;

2018/12/05
Committee: AFET

2018/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph h

h) to regulate, together with the Member States, the actions of social media companies, messenger services and search engine providers and ensure their full transparency and accountability, in particular making it possible to uncover the identity and location not only of the authors, but also the sponsors of the submitted political content;

2018/12/05
Committee: AFET

2018/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph i

i) to urge social media companies and messenger service providers to cooperate closely with state authorities in all investigations into the alleged use of their platforms for hostile purposes, and to perform transparent audits of entities which have been found to spread disinformation and propaganda;

2018/12/05
Committee: AFET

2018/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph k

k) to continue to develop greater resilience and the ability to respond to threats in real time, develop pre-emptive measures and think one step ahead, rather than merely reacting to and analysing attacks that have already taken place; draw attention to the technical progress in this field, be therefore aware that certain algorithms and artificial intelligence can be used for distributing disinformation campaigns and propaganda; share best practice examples of measures already taken by individual Member States;

2018/12/05
Committee: AFET

2018/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph m

m) to involve the civil society and expert community in further enhancement of measures aimed at fact-checking and exposure of disinformation, deepening of research and analysis of information manipulation; consider to reward or provide funding for initiatives aiming at tackling disinformation campaigns; promote media education for European cititzens;

2018/12/05
Committee: AFET

2018/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph w

w) to strongly condemn the interference of third parties in elections and referendums, and the use of bots, algorithms, artificial intelligence, trolls and fake accounts in political campaigns; underlines the ability of democratic societies to make their own sovereign political choices;

2018/12/05
Committee: AFET

2018/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph x

x) to invite the Member States to share data about any foreign or internal interference in electoral processes and exchange best practices on counteracting it in order to increase resilience to such interference;

2018/12/05
Committee: AFET

2018/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph y

y) to invite Member States to ensure that electoral laws take into account possible threats stemming from cyber attacks, disinformation campaigns and hostile propaganda, and stresses that these laws should be adequately amended to enable them to effectively counteract such threats;

2018/12/05
Committee: AFET

2018/2097(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Stresses that the time has come for the European Union to take its destiny into its own hands; takes the view that the EU should embrace its role as a fully-fledged, sovereign political power in international relations that helps to resolve conflicts worldwide and shapes global governance; stresses that, for this reason, a genuine joint European foreign and security policy is needed;

2018/10/19
Committee: AFET

2018/2097(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Notes that internal and external security are increasingly intertwined; supports the Commission and the VP/HR in further improving the EU’s resilience to terrorist attacks, ~~illegal migration~~targeted online and offline disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks and other hybrid threats as part of a risk-reduction strategy;

2018/10/19
Committee: AFET

2018/2097(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Believes that, despite their importance, soft power and institution building alone ~~are not~~cannot be sufficient to exert influence in a world where power politics and hard power are increasingly significant; believes that the effectiveness of the EU’s foreign policy will ultimately depend, to a large extent, on the resources and capabilities that support it;

2018/10/19
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)

- having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and to the UN Human Rights Conventions and the optional protocols thereto,

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)

- having regard to the UN Security Council Resolutions 1325, 1820, 1888,1889, 1960, 2106, 2122 and 2242 on Women, Peace and Security,

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 c (new)

- having regard to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

C. whereas EU Member States need to make every effort to coordinate their action in the organs and bodies of the United Nations system with a united voice based on international human rights law and the core values of the EU;

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)

C a. whereas the international order based on cooperation, dialogue, and human rights is being put into question by several nationalist and protectionist movements around the world;

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)

D a. whereas democracy, human rights, and the rule of law are coming under increasing threat in different regions of the world, and with civil society space shrinking in many UN Member States; whereas human rights defenders and civil society activists are facing increasing threats and risks around the world for their legitimate work;

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)

E a. whereas the world is facing a range of global challenges related to ongoing and emerging conflicts and their consequences, as climate change and terrorism, which need to be tackled on a global scale;

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)

E b. whereas the three pillars of the UN are peace and security, development, human rights and the rule of law;

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E d (new)

Ed. whereas the international community and the European Union must step up their efforts to provide protection and support for human rights defenders, and uphold international norms of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law; especially with regard to the rights of those belonging to minority groups or those in vulnerable situations including women, children, youth ethnic, racial or religious minorities, migrants, refugees and IDPs, people with disabilities, LGBTI people and indigenous people;

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

(da) to ensure that all UN forces have the same minimum education and competence requirements, and that it must include a clear gender, LGBTI, and anti-racist perspective, with zero tolerance for all forms of sexual exploitation and violence and including an effective whistle-blower function within the UN to anonymously report offenses committed by UN personnel against both UN personnel and locals alike;

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Eugen FREUND, Soraya POST

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)

(fa) to call for the EU and its Member States to speak with one voice; supports efforts made by the EEAS, the EU Delegations in New York and Geneva and the Member States to improve the coordination of EU positions and to reach common EU stance when voting, in order to improve EU coherence and credibility at the UN;

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Jo LEINEN, Elmar BROK, Soraya POST, Helmut SCHOLZ, Eugen FREUND, Andrey KOVATCHEV

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f b (new)

(fb) to advocate the establishment of a United Nations Parliamentary Assembly (UNPA) within the UN system in order to increase the democratic character, the democratic accountability and the transparency of global governance and to allow for better citizen participation in the activities of the UN and in particular to contribute to the successful implementation of the UN Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals;

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i b (new)

(ib) to continue to promote a broad definition of the human security concept and of the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) and to further promote a strong UN role in their implementation;

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Eugen FREUND, Arne LIETZ, Soraya POST

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i n (new)

(i n) to call on all Member States to support the full implementation of the Secretary General’s 30 March 2017 Report’s recommendations on UNRWA financing, given UNRWA’s severe financial crisis in 2018 which threatens both the well-being of millions of Palestinian refugees and regional stability, and to reiterate the EU’s essential support for the important work of UNRWA;

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i q (new)

(i q) to reiterate its strong support for the JCPOA and its significance for regional stability; to underline the importance of making sure that the EU`s commitment to lifting sanctions is combined with reforms in Iran which should increase the transparency of its financial system, this also includes the fight against money laundering and financing of terrorism in order to guarantee that the positive effects of the JCPOA are felt in the Iranian economy;

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l a (new)

(la) to support the implementation of UN Security Council's resolution 2242 on Women, Peace and Security, which makes women the central component in all efforts to address global challenges, including rising violent extremism, conflict prevention and mediation, humanitarian crises, poverty, climate change, migration, sustainable development, peace and security;

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o a (new)

(oa) to recall the significant contributions of the EU (external financing instruments) to the UN system, including global peace, the rule of law and human rights and the development agenda;

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o b (new)

(ob) to strongly support the Secretary General's proposals to render the UN Development System more effective and to define a supportive position in view of the proposed funding compact in return for increased effectiveness, transparency and accountability;

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r a (new)

(ra) to pay special attention to the technological progress in the field of weaponisation of robotics and, in particular, on armed robots and drones and their conformity with international law; to establish a legal framework on drones and armed robots in line with the existing international humanitarian law to prevent this technology from being misused in illegal activities by state and non-state actors;

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Eugen FREUND, Soraya POST

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point t a (new)

(ta) to continue to encourage all UN Member States to sign and ratify the different human rights conventions and to comply with their reporting obligations under these instruments;

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point t b (new)

(tb) to strengthen the role of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the international criminal justice system in order to promote accountability and to end impunity; to provide the ICC with strong diplomatic, political and financial support;

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Eugen FREUND, Soraya POST

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u e (new)

(ue) to request the EU and its Member States to work with partners on the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, including adoption and implementation of National Action Plans (NAP); to renew its call to the EU and its Member States to be actively and constructively engaged in formulating, as soon as possible, a legally binding international instrument that regulates, in international human rights law, the activities of transnational corporations and other business enterprises in order to prevent, investigate, redress and provide access to remedy to human rights violations whenever these occur;

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u f (new)

(uf) to strongly condemn the judicial harassment, detention, killings, threats and intimidation of human rights defenders around the world for doing their legitimate human rights work; to push for international efforts to provide protection and support for human rights defenders at risk, and enable them to carry out their work;

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u n (new)

(u n) to ensure that women have access to family planning and the full range of public and universal sexual and reproductive health and rights, including modern contraception and safe and legal abortion; underscores the fact that universal access to health, in particular sexual and reproductive health and the associated rights, is a fundamental human right; thereby countering the Global Gag Rule which was reinstated by the United States government in early 2017;

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u o (new)

(u o) to consider that the Roma people are among the most discriminated against minorities in the world and that the discrimination is getting worse in several countries; to remind that Roma people live on all continents and thus it is a global concern; to call on the UN to install a special rapporteur on Roma issues to raise awareness and to safeguard that the UN programs will also reach Roma people;

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u p (new)

(u p) to call for the UN Member States, including the EU Member States, to implement the recommendations of the UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance;

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 7 a (new)

Sustainable development

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point -z a (new)

(-za) to implement the ambitious UN Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals;

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Jo LEINEN, Eugen FREUND, Soraya POST

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point z

(z) to reaffirm the EU’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and to stress the need to implement the Paris Agreement globally to preserve our habitat for future generations; to reaffirm the need for an ambitious EU climate policy and its readiness to improve the existing EU Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) for 2030 as well as the necessity of developing a long-term strategy for 2050 in a timely manner;

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2040(INI)

Jo LEINEN, Eugen FREUND

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point aa

(aa) to ~~insist on the need to~~step up its climate diplomacy efforts by developing a comprehensive ~~strategy for~~ EU climate diplomacy strategy and to integrate climate into all fields of EU external action, including trade, development cooperation, humanitarian aid and security and defence; to form a strong alliance of countries and actors that will continue to support and contribute to the objectives of limiting global warming to well below 2°C while pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C;

2018/05/02
Committee: AFET

2018/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas several Member States have invested substantially in setting up well-staffed cyber commands to meet these new challenges; whereas at the same time, cyber defence structures remain fragmented and vary broadly amongst Member States; whereas cyber defence is an activity that can best be tackled cooperatively as its operational domain recognises neither national nor organisational boundaries;

2018/04/11
Committee: AFET

2018/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

C. whereas ~~while cyber defence remains a core competence of the Member States,~~ the EU has a vital role to play in ensuring that these new endeavours are closely coordinated from the start to avoid the inefficiencies that mark many traditional defence efforts; whereas a substantial cyber defence capability is a necessary part of the development of the European Defence Union;

2018/04/11
Committee: AFET

2018/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K

K. whereas command and control systems, information exchange and logistics rely on classified and unclassified IT infrastructure, especially at the tactical and operational level; whereas these systems are attractive targets for malicious actors seeking to attack missions; whereas cyber-attacks may have serious repercussions for infrastructure in the European Union; whereas, in particular, the European Union's energy infrastructure may be a target for cyber- attacks with serious repercussions and must therefore be particularly protected against such attacks;

2018/04/11
Committee: AFET

2018/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital O

O. whereas different state actors ~~– Russia, China and North Korea, among others –~~ have been involved in malicious cyber activities in pursuit of political, economic or security objectives that include attacks on critical infrastructure, cyber-espionage, disinformation campaigns and limiting access to the internet (such as Wannacry, NonPetya); whereas such activities could constitute wrongful acts under international law and could lead to a joint EU response, such as using the EU cyber diplomacy toolbox;

2018/04/11
Committee: AFET

2018/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Recognises that many Member States consider possession of their own cyber defence capabilities to be at the core of their national security strategy and to constitute an essential part of their national sovereignty; stresses, however, that – as with other military branches, and also owing to the borderless nature of cyberspace – the scale required for truly comprehensive and effective forces is beyond the reach of any single Member State; notes against this backdrop that the EU and its Member States find themselves under time pressure regarding the development of such forces and need to act immediately;

2018/04/11
Committee: AFET

2018/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Strongly emphasises, therefore, that, in the framework of the emerging European Defence Union, cyber defence capabilities of Member States should be closely integrated from the start to ensure maximum efficiency; urges, therefore, the Member States to cooperate closely in the development of their respective cyber commands, thereby feeding into a process coordinated by the European Commission and the EDA to better streamline cyber defence structures across Member States;

2018/04/11
Committee: AFET

2018/2004(INI)

Jens GEIER, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29

29. Calls on the E~~EAS and EDA, in close cooperation with the~~uropean Commission, to ~~take work forward on the~~develop a roadmap for a coordinated approach to European Cyber Defence including an update of the EU Cyber Defence Policy Framework to ensure that it remains fit for purpose as the relevant policy mechanism for achieving the EU’s cyber defence objectives, in close cooperation with the Member States, the EDA, the European Parliament as well as the European External Action Service; notes that this process has to be part of a broader strategic approach to the EU's Common Security and Defence Policy;

2018/04/11
Committee: AFET

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)

(1a) Cybercrime is a fast growing threat to the Union, its citizens and its economy. In 2017, 80 % of the European companies have experienced at least one cyber incident. The Wannacry-attack in May 2017 affected more than 150 countries and 230 000IT-systems and had significant impacts on critical infrastructures such as hospitals. This underlines the necessity for the highest cybersecurity standards and holistic cybersecurity solutions, involving people, products, processes and technology in the Union, as well as for European leadership in the matter, and for Digital autonomy.

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)

(1b) This regulation contributes to the protection of the environment through the protection of environment-relevant infrastructures and networks such as nuclear infrastructures.

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 c (new)

(1c) This regulation contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular to the goal “Industry, innovation and infrastructure”.

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 d (new)

(1d) The Competence Centre and the Cybersecurity Competence Community should, in order to foster European competitiveness and highest cybersecurity standards internationally, seek the exchange on cybersecurity solutions, products and standards with the international community.

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) Substantial disruption of network and information systems can affect individual Member States and the Union as a whole. The highest level of security of network and information systems throughout the Union is therefore essential for the smooth functioning of the society and economy, i.e. the internal market. At the moment, the Union depends on non-European cybersecurity providers. However, it is in the Union’s strategic interest to ensure that it retains and develops essential cybersecurity technological capacities to secure ~~its Digital Single Market, and in particular to protect critical networks and information systems~~the protection of data and critical networks and information systems of European citizens and companies, including critical infrastructures for the functioning of society such as transport systems, health systems and banking, and the Digital Single Market and to provide key cybersecurity services.

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) A wealth of expertise and experience in cybersecurity research, technology and industrial development exists in the Union but the efforts of industrial and research communities are fragmented, lacking alignment and a common mission, which hinders competitiveness and effective protection of critical data, networks and systems in this domain. These efforts and expertise need to be pooled, networked and used in an efficient manner to reinforce and complement existing research, technology, skills and industrial capacities at Union and national levels.

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) Taking into account that the objectives of this initiative can be best achieved if all Member States or as many Member States as possible ~~participa~~contribute, and as an incentive for Member States to take part, only Member States who contribute financially to the administrative and operational costs of the Competence Centre should hold voting rights.

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) National Coordination Centres should be selected by Member States and approved by the Competence Centre. In addition to the necessary administrative capacity, Centres should either possess or have direct access to cybersecurity technological expertise in cybersecurity, notably in domains such as cryptography, ICT security services, intrusion detection, system security, network security, software and application security, or human ~~and socie~~, societal and environmental aspects of security and privacy. They should also have the capacity to effectively engage and coordinate with the industry, the public sector, including authorities designated pursuant to the Directive (EU) 2016/1148 of the European Parliament and of the Council23 , and the research community in order to establish a continuous public- private dialogue on cybersecurity. _________________ 23 Directive (EU) 2016/1148 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2016 concerning measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the Union (OJ L 194, 19.7.2016, p. 1).

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, high-performance computing (HPC) and quantum computing, blockchain and concepts such as secure digital identities create at the same time new challenges for cybersecurity as well as offer solutions. Assessing and validating the robustness of existing or future ICT systems will require testing security solutions against attacks run on HPC and quantum machines. The Competence Centre, the Network and the Cybersecurity Competence Community should help advance and disseminate the latest cybersecurity solutions and research to bridge the valley of death of innovation of cybersecurity technologies and services. At the same time the Competence Centre ~~and~~, the Network and the Cybersecurity Competence Community should be at the service of developers and operators in critical sectors such as transport, energy, health, financial, government, telecom, manufacturing, defence, and space to help them solve their cybersecurity challenges.

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)

(14a) Due to the fast changing nature of cyber threats and cybersecurity, the Union needs to be able to adapt fast and continuously to new developments in the field. Hence, the Competence Centre, the Cybersecurity Competence Network and the Cybersecurity Competence Community should be flexible enough to ensure the required reactivity. They should facilitate solutions that help entities to be able to constantly build capability to enhance their and the Union’s resilience.

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 b (new)

(14b) The Competence Centre should have the objectives to establish European leadership and expertise in cybersecurity, and by that guarantee the highest security standards in the Union, ensure the protection of data, information systems, networks and critical infrastructures in the Union, create new high-quality jobs in the area, prevent brain drain from the European cybersecurity experts to third countries, and add European value to the already existing national cybersecurity measures.

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) In order to respond to the needs of the public sector and both demand and supply side industries, the Competence Centre’s task to provide cybersecurity knowledge and technical assistance to the public sector and industries should refer to both ICT products and services and all other industrial and technological products and solutions in which cybersecurity is to be embedded.

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Whereas the Competence Centre and the Network should strive to achieve synergies between the cybersecurity civilian and defence spheres in line with the Union goals as laid out by Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Permanent Structured Cooperation, projects financed by the Horizon Europe Programme will be implemented in line with Regulation XXX [Horizon Europe Regulation], which provides that research and innovation activities carried out under Horizon Europe shall have an exclusive focus on civil applications. Actions enhancing such synergies shall therefore be co-funded through the European Defence Fund.

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) In order to ensure structured and sustainable collaboration, the relation between the Competence Centre and the National Coordination Centres should be based on a contractual agreement that should be harmonised on European level.

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)

(21a) In order to avoid duplication and to ensure the most efficient establishment of cybersecurity expertise in the Union, the Competence Centre, the Network and the Cybersecurity Competence Community should act coherently, consistently and complementary with ENISA, the “Cybersecurity Act”(COM(2017)0477) and the European Standardisation Organisations, bearing in mind that ENISA should continue fulfilling its strategic objectives especially in the field of cybersecurity certification as defined in the “Cybersecurity Act” while the Competence Centre should act as an operational body in cybersecurity.

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25

(25) In order for the Competence Centre to function properly and effectively, the Commission and the Member States should ensure that persons to be appointed to the Governing Board have appropriate professional expertise and experience in functional areas and that gender balance is ensured. The Commission and the Member States should also make efforts to limit the turnover of their respective Representatives on the Governing Board in order to ensure continuity in its work.

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) The Competence Centre and its activities should benefit from the particular expertise and the broad and relevant stakeholders’ representation built through the contractual public-private partnership on cybersecurity during the duration of Horizon2020, ~~through its Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board.~~ and the pilot projects under Horizon2020 on the Cybersecurity Competence Network, through its Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board. The Competence Centre and Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board should, if appropriate, consider replications of existing structures, for example as working groups.

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33 a (new)

(33a) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission when provided for by this Regulation. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34

(34) ~~Since t~~The objectives of this Regulation, namely the development of European leadership in cybersecurity through retaining and developing Union’s cybersecurity technological and industrial capacities, increasing the competitiveness of the Union’s cybersecurity industry and turning cybersecurity into a competitive advantage of other Union industries, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States due the fact that existing, limited resources are dispersed as well as due to the scale of the investment necessary, but can rather by reason of avoiding unnecessary duplication of these efforts, helping to achieve critical mass of investment and ensuring that public financing is used in an optimal way be better achieved at Union level. In addition, only actions on the European level can ensure the highest level of cybersecurity in all Member States and thus close security gaps existing in some Member States that create security gaps for the whole Union. Hence, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective.

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. The Competence Centre shall contribute to the implementation of the cybersecurity part of the Digital Europe Programme established by Regulation No XXX and in particular actions related to Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No XXX [Digital Europe Programme] thereof ~~and~~, of the Horizon Europe Programme established by Regulation No XXX and in particular Section 2.2.6 of Pillar II of Annex I. of Decision No XXX on establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation[ref. number of the Specific Programme], and of the European Defence Fund established by Regulation(EU) No XXX for actions related to defence.

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1

(1) ‘cybersecurity’ means ~~the~~all activities necessary to protect~~ion of~~ network and information systems, their users, and ~~other~~affected persons ~~against~~from cyber threats;

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) ‘cybersecurity products and solutions’ means ICT products, services or processes with the specific purpose of protecting data, network and information systems, their users and affected persons from cyber threats;

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) retain and develop the cybersecurity technological and industrial capacities and expertise necessary to secure and further the protection of data of European citizens and companies, critical infrastructures for the functioning of society such as transport systems, health systems, banking, and its Digital Single Market;

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) develop European leadership in cybersecurity and ensure the highest cybersecurity standards throughout the Union reinforcing its Digital autonomy;

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)

(bb) reinforce the trust of citizens, consumers and businesses in the digital world, and therefore contributing to the goals of the Digital Single Market Strategy;

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b c (new)

(bc) increase the uptake of cybersecurity products and solutions developed within the Union;

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b d (new)

(bd) raise awareness on cybersecurity and reduce the skill gap in cybersecurity in the Union

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)

Article 3 a Coherence, consistency and complemenetarity In implementing this Regulation, consistency, synergies and complementarity with the “Cybersecurity Act” (COM(2017)0477), the European Standardisation Organisations, European bodies and institutions as referred to in Art. 10 of this Regulation, other relevant Programmes of Union action and relevant Union policies shall be ensured. Unnecessary duplications shall be avoided.

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2

2. contribute to the implementation of the cybersecurity part of the Digital Europe Programme established by Regulation No XXX26 and in particular actions related to Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No XXX [Digital Europe Programme] ~~and~~, of the Horizon Europe Programme established by Regulation No XXX27 and in particular Section 2.2.6 of Pillar II of Annex I. of Decision No XXX on establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation[ref. number of the Specific Programme] and of the European Defence Fund established by Regulation (EU) No XXX. and of other Union programmes when provided for in legal acts of the Union]; _________________ 26 [add full title and OJ reference] 27 [add full title and OJ reference]

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c

(c) providing cybersecurity knowledge and technical assistance to industry, research institutions and public authorities, in particular by supporting actions aimed at facilitating access to the expertise available in the Network and the Cybersecurity Competence Community;

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c b (new)

(cb) bringing together stakeholders from industry, trade unions, academia, research organisations and public entities to ensure long-term cooperation on developing and implementing cybersecurity products and solutions, including pooling and sharing of resources and information regarding such products and solutions if appropriate;

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a

(a) stimulating the whole innovation cycle of cybersecurity and bridging the valley of death of innovation by enhancing cybersecurity research, development and the ~~uptake of Union~~market uptake cybersecurity products and holistic solutions by public authorities and user industries in the Union;

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a

(a) supporting further development, pooling and sharing of cybersecurity skills and competences, where appropriate together with relevant EU agencies and bodies including ENISA and supporting the objective on advanced digital skills of the Digital Europe Programme where appropriate.

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b

(b) support large-scale research and demonstration projects in next generation cybersecurity technological capabilities, in collaboration with the industry ~~and~~, research institutions, public sector and authorities, including the Network;

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

Jens GEIER, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

(qa) adopt transparency rules for the Competence Centre;

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point r

(r) adopt an anti-fraud and anti- corruption strategy that is proportionate to the fraud and corruption risks having regard to a cost-benefit analysis of the measures to be implemented, as well as adopt adequate protection measures for whistleblowers;

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point s

(s) adopt ~~the methodology to calculate the financial contribution from Member States~~an extensive definition of financial contributions from Member States and a methodology to calculate the amount of Member States’ voluntary contributions that can be accounted for as financial contributions according to this definition. This calculation shall be executed at the end of every financial year;

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

2018/0328(COD)

Jens GEIER, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

1. The Governing Board shall elect a Chairperson and a Deputy Chairperson from among the members with voting rights, for a period of two years, taking into account gender balance. The mandate of the Chairperson and the Deputy Chairperson may be extended once, following a decision by the Governing Board. If, however, their membership of the Governing Board ends at any time during their term of office, their term of office shall automatically expire on that date. The Deputy Chairperson shall ex officio replace the Chairperson if the latter is unable to attend to his or her duties. The Chairperson shall take part in the voting.

2019/01/17
Committee: ITRE

Arne LIETZ, Jens GEIER, Martina WERNER, Constanze KREHL, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) Given the specificities of the defence industry where demand comes almost exclusively from Member States and associated countries, which also control all acquisition of defence-related products and technologies, including exports, the functioning of thith its high fragmentation and resulting inefficiency across Member States, the possibility to apply for financial support from the fund will foster a more defence sector is unique and does not follow the conventional rules and business models that govern more traditional markets. Industry therefore cannot undertake substantial self-funded defence Research and Development (R&D) projects and Member States and associated countries normally fully fund all R&D costfective use of defence spending as incentivising cross-border cooperation and the development of common prototypes will reduce fragmentation. To achieve the objectives of the Fund, notably to incentivise cooperation between companies from different Member States and associated countries, and taking into account the specifics of the defence sector, up to ~~totality~~50% of the eligible costs should be covered for actions that take place ahead of the development of prototypes phase.

2018/09/14
Committee: AFET

Jens GEIER, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Patrizia TOIA, Răzvan POPA, Constanze KREHL, Carlos ZORRINHO, Clare MOODY, Eugen FREUND, Theresa GRIFFIN, Flavio ZANONATO, Kathleen VAN BREMPT

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1

1. Stresses that new EU initiatives must be matched with new and adequate financial resources; underlines that especially long-term political priorities of the European Union such as boosting jobs and growth, achieving a future- oriented and competitive European industry and sustainable development, and fighting against climate change through a transition to a low carbon economy need to be supported through sufficient resources and should remain the focus areas of the new Multiannual Financial Framework Programme; thus welcomes the strong support for the fields Single Market, Innovation and Digital and Natural Resources and Environment;

2018/09/17
Committee: ITRE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Reaffirms the EU’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and to the UN Agenda 2030, including the SDGs, and stresses the need to implement the Paris Agreement, in particular its objectives of mitigation, adaptation and redirecting finance flows, among others, and the SDGs both in the EU and globally to develop a more sustainable economy and society; reaffirms the need for an ambitious EU climate policy and its readiness to improve the existing EU National Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2030 as well the necessity of developing a long-term strategy for 2050 in a timely manner;

2018/04/25
Committee: AFET ENVI

G. whereas the outsourcing of military activities, formerly an integral part of the activities of armed forces, is taking place, among other things, to provide services in a more cost-efficient manner, but also to compensate for a shortfall in capabilities in shrinking armed forces in the context of an increasing number of multilateral missions abroad; whereas PSCs can also , provide capabilities that are ~~entire~~partially lacking in national armed forces, often at short notice; ~~whereas PSCs could also be used for reasons of political convenience to avoid limitations on the use of troops;~~

2017/03/20
Committee: AFET

Doru-Claudian FRUNZULICĂ, Nicola CAPUTO, Eugen FREUND, Nikos ANDROULAKIS

M. whereas the EU and 23 Member States have joined the Montreux document and whereas the EU is a Member of the Working Group on the International Code of Conduct Association; whereas the EU contributes in the context of the Human Rights Council to the possible development of an international regulatory framework; whereas the EU plays a critical role in promoting national and regional control over the provision and export of various military and security services;

2017/03/20
Committee: AFET

2016/2238(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Stresses that private security companies play a~~n important~~ complementary role in aiding the state’s military and civilian agencies by closing manpower and capability gaps created by budget cuts and increasing demand for the use of forces abroad; ~~emphasises the availability of surge capacity at short notice as an additional benefit of the private provision of security services;~~

2017/03/20
Committee: AFET

2016/2238(INI)

Doru-Claudian FRUNZULICĂ, Nicola CAPUTO, Eugen FREUND

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Notes that, ~~compared to national troop~~in many cases, private security companies~~, particularly those based in host countries, can provide considerable cost savings as well as~~ can provide valuable local knowledge;

2017/03/20
Committee: AFET

2016/2238(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. Underlines that the cost-effective principle of PSCs employment offers mainly benefits in the short-term, especially if a number of socioeconomic variables are not taken into consideration, and should therefore not become the main criteria when dealing with security issues; recalls that accountability and oversight mechanisms are crucial in order to ensure that the legitimacy and potential benefits of PMSCs are fully obtained;

2017/03/20
Committee: AFET

2016/2238(INI)

Doru-Claudian FRUNZULICĂ, Nicola CAPUTO, Eugen FREUND, Nikos ANDROULAKIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Notes that the EU makes use of Private Security Companies abroad to guard its delegations and staff and to support its civilian and military CSDP missions; stresses that, in exceptional cases, their services fill capacity gaps that the EU would otherwise have difficulties in tackling; demands that the Commission and the Council produce an overview of where, when and for what reason Private Security Companies have been employed in support of EU missions;

2017/03/20
Committee: AFET

2016/2238(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Emphasises, however, that, particularly in conflict-prone environments, employing a PSC for certain duties can have negative side effects for the EU, especially for its legitimacy, by accidentally associating it with armed actors in a conflict area, with negative repercussions in the case of armed incidents, or by possibly compromising Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) and Security Sector Reform (SSR) efforts through the inadvertent strengthening of local actors; notes in particular the risks posed by uncontrolled sub-contracting;

2017/03/20
Committee: AFET

2016/2238(INI)

Doru-Claudian FRUNZULICĂ, Nicola CAPUTO, Eugen FREUND

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Urges the Commission, the Council and the Member States to ~~invest in~~support research for more and better technologies such as facial recognition and crowd- control tools as part of automated controls at airports, metro stations and other places where crowds gather, together with private security companiesin order to improve the level of knowledge of security;

2017/03/20
Committee: AFET

2016/2238(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)

9a. Draws attention on the fact that PSCs, besides offering security services, are conducting intelligence activities, as well, that, due to their potentially implications, require efficient regulation and control;

2017/03/20
Committee: AFET

2016/2238(INI)

Doru-Claudian FRUNZULICĂ, Nicola CAPUTO, Eugen FREUND, Nikos ANDROULAKIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Urges the Council and the Commission that a single European Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) solution should be used to support all Member States; this would deliver unprecedented security intelligence to help improve security responsiveness; recommends developing a commercial satellite imagery-based ISR solution foro improve the conditions for exchanges of data between the security authorities of the European ~~Union~~Member States;

2017/03/20
Committee: AFET

2016/2238(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Recommends that the European Commission draw up a Green Paper with the objective of involving all stakeholders from the public and private security sectors in a broad consultation and discussion of processes to identify opportunities for direct collaboration more efficiently and to establish a basic set of rules of engagement and good practices; recommends the creation of sector-specific EU quality standards; recommends, therefore, a clarification of the definition of PSCs before setting up an effective regulation of their activities, as the lack of it can create legislative loopholes;

2017/03/20
Committee: AFET

2016/2238(INI)

Doru-Claudian FRUNZULICĂ, Nicola CAPUTO, Eugen FREUND, Nikos ANDROULAKIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – indent 1 a (new)

– security staff are subject to appropriate security screening,

2017/03/20
Committee: AFET

2016/2238(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – indent 4 a (new)

– ensure reporting of eventual private military and security companies' irregularities and illegalities;

2017/03/20
Committee: AFET

2016/2238(INI)

Doru-Claudian FRUNZULICĂ, Nicola CAPUTO, Eugen FREUND, Nikos ANDROULAKIS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – indent 4 a (new)

– equitable remuneration of security staff is ensured;

2017/03/20
Committee: AFET

2016/2238(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Notes, however, that the evaluation of the performance of PSCs is hampered by the lack of consistent reporting about their use by both EU institutions and Member States’' governments; encourages Member States and EU institutions to provide this information more consistently to allow for a proper assessment of the use of PSCs by their respective budgetary authorities; recommends non-state actors should be actively engaged in the necessary evaluation processes that are crucial for the regulation and oversight of this industry;

2017/03/20
Committee: AFET

2016/2052(INI)

Afzal KHAN, Liisa JAAKONSAARI, Eugen FREUND, Soraya POST

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas the security and defence building capacity enshrined in the Treaties has yet to be accomplished; whereas ~~it is the responsibility of the Member States to build a European Security and Defence Union~~a commitment to strengthening CSDP is crucial as is the need to develop synergies between internal and external security policies; whereas the EU and its Member States have a strong role to play through the unique EU comprehensive approach to preventing and managing conflicts and addressing their causes;

2016/09/08
Committee: AFET

2016/2052(INI)

Afzal KHAN, Liisa JAAKONSAARI, Eugen FREUND, Soraya POST

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

C. whereas Article 42 of the Treaty on European Union requires the progressive framing of a common Union defence policy as part of the common security and defence policy, which will lead to a EU common defence when the European Council so decides, acting unanimously, without prejudice to the specific character of the security and defence policy of certain Member States;

2016/09/08
Committee: AFET

2016/2052(INI)

Afzal KHAN, Liisa JAAKONSAARI, Eugen FREUND, Soraya POST

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas that same article provides for ~~the creation of defence institutions as well as for~~ a European capabilities and armaments policy to be defined; whereas it also requires that the EU’s efforts will be NATO-compatible; whereas a ~~Europea~~common Union Ddefence ~~Union will~~policy could enable a stronger North Atlantic Treaty Organization, consequently promoting further a more effective national (territorial), regional and global security and defence;

2016/09/08
Committee: AFET

2016/2052(INI)

Afzal KHAN, Liisa JAAKONSAARI, Eugen FREUND, Soraya POST

Motion for a resolution
Recital H

H. whereas the European Council of June 2015, which focused on defence, called for fostering greater and more systematic European defence cooperation with a view to delivering key capabilities, including through the use of EU funds, noting that military capabilities remain owned and operated by the Member States;

2016/09/08
Committee: AFET

2016/2052(INI)

Afzal KHAN, Liisa JAAKONSAARI, Eugen FREUND, Soraya POST

Motion for a resolution
Recital J

J. whereas the EU level white book on security and defence ~~will represent the first steps towards the European Defence Union (EDU), as provided for in~~should further strengthen CSDP and enhance the EU's ability to act as a security provider, in accordance with the Lisbon Treaty;

2016/09/08
Committee: AFET

2016/2052(INI)

Afzal KHAN, Liisa JAAKONSAARI, Eugen FREUND, Soraya POST

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Encourages the European Council to lead the progressive framing of ~~the EDU~~a common Union defence policy, with a view to its establishment under the next multiannual political and financial framework of the EU (MFF); takes the view that the Lisbon Treaty provides a solid basis for the ~~EDU~~common Union defence policy;

2016/09/08
Committee: AFET

2016/2052(INI)

Afzal KHAN, Liisa JAAKONSAARI, Eugen FREUND, Soraya POST

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Stresses the importance of putting in place the necessary measures t~~o allow a working~~hat encourage a functioning, fair, accessible, and transparent ~~and simple European market in defence equipment in order to enable Member States to reach better defence and security budget maximisation~~European defence market, promote future technological innovation, support SMEs and stimulate growth and jobs; is concerned that the progress towards improved competitiveness, greater transparency, and less red tape in the defence sector has been slow so far, and that a sound European defence industrial policy is still missing; stresses the need of ensuring that the Defence Procurement Directive and the Intra Community Transfers Directive are correctly applied across the EU;

2016/09/08
Committee: AFET

2016/2052(INI)

Afzal KHAN, Liisa JAAKONSAARI, Eugen FREUND, Soraya POST

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Welcomes the joint declaration by the presidents of the European Council and the Commission, and the Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization of 8 July 2016; emphasises the need for stronger cooperation between the EU and NATO in the area of security and defence; is convinced that EU-NATO cooperation should involve building resilience together in the east and the south ~~as well as defence investment~~, countering hybrid and cyber threats, improving maritime security, as well as coordinating development of defence capabilities; considers that cooperation on capabilities offers the prospect of improving compatibility and synergy between both frameworks; is convinced that this would also strengthen NATO’s role in security and defence policy, and in collective defence;

2016/09/08
Committee: AFET

2016/2041(INI)

Csaba MOLNÁR, Zigmantas BALČYTIS, Eugen FREUND, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Theresa GRIFFIN, Flavio ZANONATO, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Patrizia TOIA, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER

Motion for a resolution
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;

2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE

2016/2041(INI)

Csaba MOLNÁR, Zigmantas BALČYTIS, Eugen FREUND, Carlos ZORRINHO, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Theresa GRIFFIN, Flavio ZANONATO, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Patrizia TOIA, Martina WERNER

Motion for a resolution
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;

2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE

2016/2041(INI)

Csaba MOLNÁR, Zigmantas BALČYTIS, Eugen FREUND, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Theresa GRIFFIN, Flavio ZANONATO, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER

Motion for a resolution
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;

2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE

2016/2041(INI)

Csaba MOLNÁR, Zigmantas BALČYTIS, Eugen FREUND, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Theresa GRIFFIN, Flavio ZANONATO, Patrizia TOIA, Dan NICA

Motion for a resolution
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;

2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE

2016/2041(INI)

Csaba MOLNÁR, Zigmantas BALČYTIS, Eugen FREUND, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Theresa GRIFFIN, Flavio ZANONATO, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Martina WERNER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Notes th~~e 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 transition~~at the energy transition should never lower labour standards but on the contrary should provide higher levels of skilled and quality employment;

2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE

2016/2041(INI)

Csaba MOLNÁR, Zigmantas BALČYTIS, Eugen FREUND, Carlos ZORRINHO, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Theresa GRIFFIN, Flavio ZANONATO, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Dan NICA, Martina WERNER

Motion for a resolution
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;

2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE

2016/2041(INI)

Csaba MOLNÁR, Zigmantas BALČYTIS, Eugen FREUND, Carlos ZORRINHO, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Theresa GRIFFIN, Flavio ZANONATO, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Patrizia TOIA, Dan NICA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Stresses that certain consumers (such as energy-poor households) have rigid consumption patterns and ~~may~~it is necessary to ensure they will not be negatively affected by enhanced price- based efficiency mechanisms;

2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE

2016/2030(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)

– having regard to the report of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs on prevention of radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations (A8-0316/2015),

2016/05/30
Committee: AFET

2016/2030(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)

Aa. whereas clearer definitions of the terms 'propaganda' and 'information' are needed if appropriate measures are to be taken, and whereas data and facts about the consumption of propaganda need to be compiled;

2016/05/30
Committee: AFET

2016/2030(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas the information warfare targeting the West was first introduced by the Soviet Union, and has since been an integral part of modern warfare, targeting not only partners of the EU, but also all Member States and citizens irrespective of their nationality or religion;deleted

2016/05/30
Committee: AFET

2016/2030(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)

Ca. whereas the EU does not recognise Da'esh as a state or an organisation similar to a state;

2016/05/30
Committee: AFET

2016/2030(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes the multi-layered character of current EU strategic communications at various levels, including ~~NATO,~~ the EU institutions, the Member States, ~~and~~ NGOs a~~s well as~~nd civic organisations and various NATO bodies; calls for the best possible coordination and exchange of information between the different actors involved;

2016/05/30
Committee: AFET

2016/2030(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Recognises that Russia has been aggressively employing a wide range of tools and instruments, such as special foundations (e.g. Russkiy Mir,) multilingual TV stations (e.g. Russia Today, RIA Novosti), news agencies (e.g. Sputnik), social and religious groups (~~including~~e.g. the Orthodox church), social media and internet trolls to challenge Western values, divide Europe, gather domestic support and create the perception of failing states in the EU’s eastern neighbourhood;

2016/05/30
Committee: AFET

2016/2030(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Is seriously concerned by the rapid~~ly grow~~ expansion ing Russian activityies in Europe ~~seeking to~~, which could lead to an increase in Russian influence and hegemony; stresses that a large part of Russian strategic communication is aimed at describing countries in central and eastern Europe as belonging to its traditional sphere of influence, thereby undermining their sovereignty; ~~notes that falsifying history is one of its main strategies;~~

2016/05/30
Committee: AFET

2016/2030(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Welcomes the proposals concerning disinformation campaigns set out in the communication on the Joint Framework on countering hybrid threats and calls for them to be implement~~ation of its recommendations~~ed without delay; calls on countries holding the rotating presidency of the EU to always include strategic communications as part of their programme in order to ensure continuity of work on this topic; welcomes the initiatives and achievements of the Latvian Presidency in this regard;

2016/05/30
Committee: AFET

2016/0382(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3

(3) Support schemes may be opened to cross-border participation through, inter alia, opened tenders, joint tenders, opened certificate schemes or joint support schemes. The allocation of renewable electricity ~~benefiting from support~~ under opened tenders, joint tenders or opened certificate schemes towards Member States’ respective contributions shall be subject to a cooperation agreement setting out rules for the cross-border disbursement of funding, taking account of relevant taxes and duties, following the principle that energy should be counted towards the Member State funding the installation.

2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE

2016/0382(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point b – point ii a (new)

(iia) hydrogen; or

2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE

2016/0382(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a

a) are entitled to carry out self- consumption and sell, including through power purchase agreements, their excess production of renewable electricity without being subject to disproportionate procedures and charges that are not cost- reflective; however, they also have a responsibility grounded in solidarity, which should help foster network stability and the fair distribution of network maintenance costs.

2017/07/05
Committee: ITRE

2016/0382(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 4

(4) Member States shall ~~lay down the necessary mea~~ensures t~~o ensure non- discriminatory access to~~hat district heating orand cooling systems for heat or cold produced from renewable energy sources and for waste heat or cold. This non- discriminatory access shall enable direct supply of heating or cooling from such sources to customers connected to the district heating or cooling system by suppliers other than the operator of the districtproviders do not face regulatory obstacles in purchasing renewable heat~~ing~~ or co~~oling system. The district heating network is a closed system in which heat is produced according to need. Conveying district heating~~ld and waste heat or cold from a third- party provider through an existing network is often impossible, for technical and economic reasons, or at least is hugely challenging in technical and economic terms. Unbundling the district heating networks and developing the accompanying large-scale regulatory framework would give rise to high system costs.ies. This must be economically and technically feasible for district heating providers and the producers of renewables and waste heat and cold. Or. de

2017/07/05
Committee: ITRE

2016/0382(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 5

(5) An operator of a district heating or cooling system may refuse access to suppliers where the system lacks the necessary capacity due to other supplies of waste heat or cold, of heat or cold from renewable energy sources or of heat or cold produced by high-efficiency cogeneration. Member States shall ensure that where such a refusal takes place the operator of the district heating or cooling system provides relevant information to the competent authority according to paragraph 9 on measures that would be necessary to reinforce the system.deleted

2017/07/05
Committee: ITRE

2016/0382(COD)

Martina WERNER, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, Eugen FREUND, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Bernd LANGE, Theresa GRIFFIN

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 6

(6) New district heating or cooling systems may, upon request, be exempted from the application of paragraph 4 for a defined period of time. The competent authority shall decide on such exemption requests on a case-by-case basis. An exemption shall only be granted if the new district heating or cooling system constitutes 'efficient district heating and cooling' within the meaning of Article 2(41) of Directive 2012/27/EU and if it exploits the potential for the use of renewable energy sources and of waste heat or cold identified in the comprehensive assessment made in accordance with Article 14 of Directive 2012/27/EU.deleted

2017/07/05
Committee: ITRE

2016/0381(COD)

Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Dan NICA, Theresa GRIFFIN, Carlos ZORRINHO, Jeppe KOFOD, Zigmantas BALČYTIS, Flavio ZANONATO, Victor NEGRESCU, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Edouard MARTIN, Olle LUDVIGSSON, Eugen FREUND, Miroslav POCHE, Martina WERNER

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)

(6a) The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change (COP21) must be reflected in the Union’s efforts to decarbonise its buildings stock, taking into account that almost 50% of the Union’s final energy demand is used for heating and cooling, of which 80% is used in buildings. The Union’s energy and climate goals therefore need to be based 100% on renewable energy by 2050, which can be achieved only making full use of energy saving potential and the “energy efficiency first” principle.

2017/06/13
Committee: ITRE

2016/0381(COD)

Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Miroslav POCHE, Pervenche BERÈS, Eugen FREUND, Eva KAILI, Edouard MARTIN, Patrizia TOIA, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Victor NEGRESCU, Flavio ZANONATO, Zigmantas BALČYTIS, Jeppe KOFOD, Carlos ZORRINHO, Theresa GRIFFIN, Dan NICA, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, Martina WERNER

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) The provisions on long-term renovation strategies provided for in Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council13 should be moved to Directive 2010/31/EU, where they fit more coherently, and updated to ensure access to affordable energy also for the most vulnerable citizens. __________________ 13 Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC (OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 1).

2017/06/13
Committee: ITRE

2016/0381(COD)

Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Dan NICA, Theresa GRIFFIN, Carlos ZORRINHO, Jeppe KOFOD, Zigmantas BALČYTIS, Patrizia TOIA, Victor NEGRESCU, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Olle LUDVIGSSON, Eva KAILI, Eugen FREUND, Martina WERNER

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8

(8) The agendas of the Digital Single Market and the Energy Union should be aligned and serve common goals. The digitalisation of the energy system is quickly changing the energy landscape, from the integration of renewables to smart grids and smart-ready buildings. In order to digitise the building sector, targeted incentives should be provided to promote smart-ready systems and digital solutions in the built environment. Those targets should, however, take into account the less digitally engaged consumers who should not be left behind. In-building physical communications infrastructure is addressed in Directive 2014/61/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council. Targeted incentives should take into account the Union's connectivity targets, which are a prerequisite to the development of connected, smart homes. However, nearly zero emission buildings with good insulation may block indoor mobile connection and hamper the development of small cells and 5G networks unless the issue is considered during construction and renovation.

2017/06/13
Committee: ITRE

2016/0381(COD)

Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Dan NICA, Theresa GRIFFIN, Carlos ZORRINHO, Jeppe KOFOD, Zigmantas BALČYTIS, Patrizia TOIA, Victor NEGRESCU, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Olle LUDVIGSSON, Jens GEIER, Eva KAILI, Eugen FREUND, Martina WERNER

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)

(8a) It is crucial to bear in mind the extraordinary potential of the opportunities created by the development of ICT technologies, smart controls, big data and the internet of things when designing measures to improve energy efficiency.

2017/06/13
Committee: ITRE

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 3

3. All the options chosen under paragraph 2 taken together must amount to no more than 25 % of the amount of energy savings for the period referred to in paragraph 1 point (a). For the period referred to in paragraph 1, point (b), the options chosen under paragraph 2 taken together shall amount to no more than 20%. Member States shall apply and calculate the effect of the options chosen for the periods referred to in points (a) and (b) of paragraph 1 separately:

2017/07/07
Committee: ITRE

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7a – paragraph 5 – point a

(a) shall include and make public requirements with a social aim in the saving obligations they impose, including by requiring a significant share of energy efficiency measures to be implemented as a priority in vulnerable households a~~ffected by~~t risk of energy poverty and in social housing;

2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8

(a) shall require that, if information on the energy billing and historical consumption of final users is available, it be made available, provided that the final user concerned has given his or her express consent, to an energy service provider designated by theat final user;

2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13

Theresa GRIFFIN, Carlos ZORRINHO, Edouard MARTIN, Pervenche BERÈS, Flavio ZANONATO, Nessa CHILDERS, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Nicola CAPUTO, Clare MOODY, Csaba MOLNÁR, Eugen FREUND, Karin KADENBACH, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Olle LUDVIGSSON, Jytte GUTELAND, Jeppe KOFOD, Miroslav POCHE, Jo LEINEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point d

d. Recommends that there should be a limited range of standardised tariffs, in order to facilitate comparison between different suppliers and tariffs and avoid a confusing and misleading array of different tariffs for the same product;

2016/03/03
Committee: ITRE

2015/2323(INI)

11. Considers that access to capital, high upfront investment costs and long repayment periods represent barriers to the take-up of self-generation and energy efficiency measures; calls, therefore, for the development of new business models and innovative financial instruments to incentivise energy efficiency and self- generation, and consumption ~~and energy efficiency~~ for all consumers; suggests that this should become a priority for the EIB, EFSI and the Structural Funds;

2016/03/03
Committee: ITRE

2015/2323(INI)

21. Calls for the development of a strong EU framework to fight energy poverty, including a broad, common but non- quantitative definition of energy poverty, focusing on the idea that access to affordable energy is a basic social right; urges the Commission to prioritise measures to alleviate energy poverty in upcoming legislative proposals and to present a dedicated action plan by mid- 2017, since otherwise there is a risk of a two-tier society emerging among energy consumers;

2016/03/03
Committee: ITRE

2015/2323(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26

26. Calls for EU funds for energy efficiency, such as appliance exchange schemes and energy advice, and support for self-generation to target energy-poor, low-income consumers and address the issue of split incentives between tenants and owners;

2016/03/03
Committee: ITRE

2015/2322(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas the Commission’s planned transformation of the electricity market must contribute to efficiency ~~and~~, security of supply and to combating energy poverty;

2016/04/05
Committee: ITRE

2015/2322(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas the integration of the energy markets will enhance achievement of the Treaty goals of secure, ~~low-cos~~affordable, efficient and sustainable energy;

2016/04/05
Committee: ITRE

2015/2322(INI)

Paul RÜBIG, Angelika MLINAR, Eugen FREUND

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Calls for the existing regulatory framework of the European markets to be adjusted to allow for an increase in energy efficiency, a growing share of renewable energy sources and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions; stresses that a new market design for electricity must promote ~~sustain~~a secure, sustainable, affordable and efficient electricity supply;

2016/04/05
Committee: ITRE

2015/2322(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Takes the view that it makes sense to step up cooperation between regions under the leadership of ACER, particularly as regards evaluating cross-border impacts, though without the Member States abandoning responsibility for security of supply; advocates more far-reaching transparency provisions concerning ACER activities;

2016/04/05
Committee: ITRE

2015/2322(INI)

Paul RÜBIG, Angelika MLINAR, Eugen FREUND

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Notes that energy efficiency has the most important role to play and that increasing network expansion in particular is indispensable with a view to completing the internal market in electricity with a growing share of renewables; regrets that there are still large gaps in the interconnections between Member States, leading to network bottlenecks and significantly impairing cross-border energy trading; calls for the electricity interconnection objectives to be differentiated by region and aligned with the ENTSO-E ten-year network plan;

2016/04/05
Committee: ITRE

2015/2322(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Notes that rapid network expansion and the removal of structural network bottlenecks are ~~also essential if uniform price z~~important conditiones are to be retained, and that the splitting of bidding zones could be a sensible market economy approach to reflect actual electricity shortages in certain regions; takes the view that in closely integrated electricity networks the allocation of price zones should be decided together with all neighbours concernedfor realising the internal market in energy; takes the view that a configuration of price zones should be decided solely within the framework of the 'Bidding Zone Review' as part of ENTSO-E with the participation of all the relevant stakeholders in order to prevent both the inefficient use of networks and the reduction of cross-border capacities, which is incompatible with the internal market; views a common European price zone as the objective;

2016/04/05
Committee: ITRE

2015/2322(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Calls for the further development of the energy-only market, with costs and benefits to be shared fairly by all energy users, based on the consistent application of existing legislation, the comprehensive expansion of transmission infrastructure and greater regional cooperation;

2016/03/29
Committee: ITRE

2015/2322(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Stresses that price volatility has a signal and guidance function in the electricity market and can be an important factor in the efficiency of the electricity market; points out, however, that a distinction must be made between electricity generators, industry and private households;

2016/03/29
Committee: ITRE

2015/2322(INI)

Clare MOODY, Theresa GRIFFIN, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Eugen FREUND

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25

25. Is convinced that, alongside renewables, all energy sources which serve the objective of gradual decarbonisation and environmental performance will continue to have a role to play in electricity generation; and that all external costs will be internalised in accordance with the ‘polluter pays’ principle;

2016/03/29
Committee: ITRE

2015/2276(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)

-1. Reaffirms the civilian nature of the EU’s space policy, and the primacy of EU space programmes as missions to promote scientific progress and industrial competitiveness in accordance with Article 189 of the Treaty of Lisbon;

2016/02/29
Committee: ITRE

2015/2276(INI)

Clare MOODY, Theresa GRIFFIN, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Eugen FREUND

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. ~~Points to the development of SST as a step towards security in space; considers that SST should become an EU programme with its own budget; i~~Invites the Commission to assess the need to take account of space weather and near-Earth objects and to come up with the next steps for SST in order to prepare industry;

2016/02/29
Committee: ITRE

2015/2276(INI)

Clare MOODY, Theresa GRIFFIN, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Eugen FREUND

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Notes the strategic importance of independent access to space and the need for dedicated EU action; calls on the ~~Commission, in collaboration with the European Space Agency and the~~ Member States, to coordinate planned institutional needs, so that industry can anticipate demand, to support launch infrastructure and to promote R&D, particularly in breakthrough technologies;

2016/02/29
Committee: ITRE

2015/2276(INI)

Clare MOODY, Theresa GRIFFIN, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Eugen FREUND

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. Stresses the need for better coordination of EU space capacities, with the necessary system architectures and procedures to ensure a proportionate level of data security~~, including data security; considers that EU space capacities dedicated to security and defence could be managed by a specific operational service coordination centre~~;

2016/02/29
Committee: ITRE

2015/2276(INI)

Clare MOODY, Theresa GRIFFIN, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Eugen FREUND

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. Calls for a new inter-institutional mechanism for scrutiny and oversight of the EU space programmes in order to facilitate the effective implementation of the goals of an EU space policy under Article 189 of the Treaty of Lisbon, and to enable the co-legislators to work more efficiently with the Commission to monitor implementation of large scale scientific programmes;

2016/02/29
Committee: ITRE

2015/2232(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Takes the view that priority must be given to energy efficiency measures for vulnerable and energy-poor households, with a view to ensuring that energy costs for these households in particular can be reduced on a sustainable basis;

2016/03/21
Committee: ITRE

2015/2232(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Stresses that some key elements of the Energy Efficiency Directive (smart meters, cogeneration, renovation plans) ~~need more time~~based on a cost-benefit analysis need a stable post- 2020 framework in order to give administrations and undertakings an opportunity to launch projects and innovations;

2016/03/21
Committee: ITRE

2015/2232(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)

20a. Calls for national action plans and standards to be drawn up and set in the area of energy efficiency, with a particular focus on vulnerable households and households affected by energy poverty;

2016/03/21
Committee: ITRE

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas all Union policies and legislation in the area of the Digital Single Market should allow new opportunities for users and businesses to emerge, especially within today’s service society, while taking a holistic approach that properly considers their social and employment dimension as they inevitably involve structural changes;

2015/10/21
Committee: ITRE IMCO

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Stresses the urgent need for the Commission and Member States to promote a more dynamic economy for innovation to flourish and for companies to scale up, through the development of e- government, a modernised regulatory framework fit for the emergence and scale- up of innovative businesses, in particular start-ups, small businesses and young European firms, and a long term investment strategy in infrastructure, skills, research and innovation;

2015/10/21
Committee: ITRE IMCO

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Calls on the Commission, inon the basis of constructive cooperation with Member States, to further develop initiatives to boost entrepreneurship that range from changing the mind-set on how success is defined to promoting an entrepreneurial and innovation culture; believes, in addition, that the diversity and specific attributes of the different national innovation hubs could be turned into a real competitive advantage for the EU if they are effectively interconnected;

2015/10/21
Committee: ITRE IMCO

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Is concerned about the different national approaches taken to regulating the internet and the sharing economy; urges the Commission to take action to preserve the long-term integrity of the single market and the internet as an open and global platform for communication and innovation;

2015/10/21
Committee: ITRE IMCO

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Calls on the Commission to explore the possibilities of introducing an EU trustmark for online sales in order to induce trust primarily for the benefit of customers, particularly in relation to cross- border online sales;

2015/10/21
Committee: ITRE IMCO

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Stresses that accessible, affordable, efficient and high-quality delivery services are an essential prerequisite for thriving cross-border e-commerce; supports the proposed measures to improve price transparency, interoperability of services, devices, networks and data collections and regulatory oversight that should target both the smooth functioning of cross-border parcel delivery markets and compliance with relevant social and labour ~~right~~standards, allowing enough flexibility for the delivery market to evolve and adapt to technological innovations;

2015/10/21
Committee: ITRE IMCO

2015/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26

26. Considers, in order to ensure trust in digital services, that increased resources from the public and private sector are required to strengthen the security of IT systems and online networks and the encryption of communication, to improve cyber-attack prevention and to increase knowledge of basic security processes among users of digital services, so as to address justified concerns about data protection and data security;

2015/10/22
Committee: ITRE IMCO

2015/2113(INI)

Flavio ZANONATO, Eugen FREUND, Carlos ZORRINHO, Edouard MARTIN, Patrizia TOIA

Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)

Ab. whereas Article 194 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union specifies that EU energy policy shall aim to ensure the functioning of the energy market; ensure security of energy supply in the Union; promote energy efficiency and energy saving and the development of new and renewable forms of energy; and promote the interconnection of energy networks. All of this should be achieved in a spirit of solidarity between Member States;

2015/06/23
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Flavio ZANONATO, Eugen FREUND, Dan NICA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Edouard MARTIN, Patrizia TOIA, Clare MOODY, Theresa GRIFFIN, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Paul TANG, Miroslav POCHE

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas the Member States are exclusively competent for defining their energy mix, and the Commission must not encroach upon this competence by passing EU laws that discriminate against certain energy resources to the advantage of others;deleted

2015/06/23
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Flavio ZANONATO, Edouard MARTIN, Carlos ZORRINHO, Martina WERNER, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Theresa GRIFFIN, Clare MOODY, Paul TANG, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miroslav POCHE, Simona BONAFÈ, Eugen FREUND, Dan NICA, Pervenche BERÈS, Patrizia TOIA, José BLANCO LÓPEZ

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)

Ba. whereas the Energy Union should be based on a transition away from fossil fuels and towards the three pillars of energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart infrastructure;

2015/06/23
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Flavio ZANONATO, Eugen FREUND, Dan NICA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Edouard MARTIN, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Clare MOODY, Theresa GRIFFIN, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Patrizia TOIA, Paul TANG, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miroslav POCHE

Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)

Ca. whereas the Energy Union should be a new energy model for Europe, based on strong cross-cutting legislative grounds and strong objectives; governance of the Energy Union must be transparent; guaranteeing a stable framework and including the European Parliament in the decision making-process while promoting the role of local authorities and citizens;

2015/06/23
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas the goal of a resilient Energy Union with an ambitious climate policy at its core is to give EU consumers – households and businesses – secure, sustainable, competitive, high quality and affordable energy;

2015/06/23
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Flavio ZANONATO, Eugen FREUND, Dan NICA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Edouard MARTIN, Pervenche BERÈS, Patrizia TOIA, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Theresa GRIFFIN, Clare MOODY, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, Paul TANG, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miroslav POCHE

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)

Da. whereas the issue of energy poverty needs to be tackled within the framework of the Energy Union by empowering vulnerable consumers, improving energy efficiency for the most vulnerable and developing curative measures making energy affordable for those in need;

2015/06/23
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Flavio ZANONATO, Eugen FREUND, Dan NICA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Pervenche BERÈS, Patrizia TOIA, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Clare MOODY, Theresa GRIFFIN, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Paul TANG, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miroslav POCHE

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)

Da. whereas energy poverty can be defined as the inability of a household to support an adequate level of energy supply so as to guarantee basic levels of comfort and health, due to a combination of low income, high energy prices and low quality housing stock;

2015/06/23
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Flavio ZANONATO, Eugen FREUND, Martina WERNER, Theresa GRIFFIN, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Clare MOODY, Paul TANG

Motion for a resolution
Recital J

J. whereas the 2006 and 2009 gas disputes between Russia and transit-country Ukraine left many EU countries with severe shortages; whereas the disruptions show that measures taken so far to interconnect European energy markets, increase energy efficiency and deploy renewable energy sources have been insufficient to eliminate Europe's reliance on Russian gas;

2015/06/23
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital P

P. whereas 30 million European jobs are at risk owing, besides other factors, to the US shale gas boom, as energy-intensive industries move operations to the US, where energy costs are far lower; and to inequalities of energy costs, which are currently very high;

2015/06/23
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Flavio ZANONATO, Eugen FREUND, Martina WERNER, Clare MOODY, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Theresa GRIFFIN, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Paul TANG

Motion for a resolution
Recital U

U. whereas ~~better interconnection levels for electricity and gas will increase energy security while balancing supply and demand between the Member States;~~ achieving a minimum binding target of 10% of electricity interconnections by 2020 will not only increase energy security while balancing supply and demand between the Member States and enabling a better integration of the renewable energies in the grid and the market, but it will also foster price convergence and increase benefits for consumers;

2015/06/23
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Flavio ZANONATO, Eugen FREUND, Dan NICA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Edouard MARTIN, Patrizia TOIA, Clare MOODY, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Theresa GRIFFIN, Paul TANG, Miroslav POCHE, Simona BONAFÈ, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. Calls on the Commission to set up a comprehensive framework for the external dimension of the Energy Union, with specific reference to the promotion of strategic partnerships with producing and transit third countries and taking into account the current state of regional cooperation; previous and new strategic partnership should be considered and explored in order to enhance dialogue and cooperation on oil and natural gas, energy efficiency and renewable sources, trade and interconnections of the Energy Union with external electricity grids;

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Calls on the Commission to ~~establish~~define security of energy supply as a core objective and establish subsequently an EU-wide target for reducing energy import dependency and to publish regular progress reports in this respect;

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Flavio ZANONATO, Eugen FREUND, Dan NICA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Edouard MARTIN, Paul TANG, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Calls on the Commission to consider establishing an EU-wide target for reducing energy import dependency and to publish regular progress reports in this respect; however, considers that properly enforceable and binding targets or energy efficiency and renewable energies are the primary means of reducing import dependency; Calls on the Commission to propose a revision of the Regulation (EU) 994/2010 on security of gas supply with a view to enhancing reserves, possibly establishing common strategic reserves and so as to facilitate a switch from gas to renewable energy sources such as biomass, geothermal and solar thermal;

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. Believes that the Union can reduce its dependency on particular suppliers and fuels by maximising its use of sustainable indigenous sources of energy, including conventional and unconventional low-emission fossil fuels and renewables, and therefore stresses that no fuel or technology contributing to energy security and climate goals should be discriminated against;and by creating a forward-looking energy system, prioritising energy efficiency and renewables, and thereby taking into consideration the cost effectiveness and life-cycle cost of different technologies.

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Flavio ZANONATO, Eugen FREUND, Carlos ZORRINHO, Edouard MARTIN, Martina WERNER, Theresa GRIFFIN, Patrizia TOIA, Clare MOODY, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Paul TANG, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Believes that indigenous resources, both conventional and unconventional, which have the potential to increase the EU's energy security of supply should be fully tapped and that unnecessary regulatory burdens on the entities willing to invest in these fields must be avoided;deleted

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Flavio ZANONATO, Eugen FREUND, Carlos ZORRINHO, Edouard MARTIN, Martina WERNER, Patrizia TOIA, Clare MOODY, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Theresa GRIFFIN, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Paul TANG, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)

16a. Considers that the use of hydraulic fracturing in the Union entails risks and negative consequences for the climate, environment and public health, and threatens achievement of the EU's long- term decarbonisation goal. Furthermore, due to the limited potential of unconventional fuels to help meet the EU's future energy demand, coupled with high investment and exploitation costs, considers that hydraulic fracturing is not a promising technology. Therefore urges the Member States not to authorise any new exploration or extraction operations of unconventional fuels within the EU until it is proven, safe for the environment, citizens and workers;

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Calls on the Commission to facilitate the effective use of existing EU funding schemes, including the European Fund for Strategic Investments, so as to ~~support~~foster investment ~~in the development of Europe's indigenous energy resources~~s with a high social and economic value such as energy efficiency, bas~~ed on a technology-neutral approach;~~ it is an important engine for new jobs, increases energy security and helps achieving our climate goals.

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Flavio ZANONATO, Eugen FREUND, Carlos ZORRINHO, Martina WERNER, Patrizia TOIA, Clare MOODY, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Theresa GRIFFIN, Paul TANG, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miroslav POCHE, Simona BONAFÈ, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Dan NICA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)

20a. Stresses the importance for strengthening energy independence of short-term measures such as reducing energy demand, development of renewables and their storage, storage of gas, development of reverse gas flow infrastructure, support of new projects, which enable maximum use of existing infrastructure, preparation of regional security of supply plans, and more effective use of the opportunities to import liquefied natural gas, especially in those Member States which are exclusively dependent on, or unduly vulnerable to, one single supplier of natural gas; draws attention to the key importance of improving links between Member States' networks in order to establish an integrated energy market; points out that for all these reasons there is a vital need for cooperation between the European cities and municipalities, regions, energy cooperatives and local initiatives in various sectors, the Commission, Member States, neighbouring countries, regulatory bodies, ACER transmission system operators, gas suppliers and storage operators;

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Flavio ZANONATO, Eugen FREUND, Dan NICA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Martina WERNER, Patrizia TOIA, Clare MOODY, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Theresa GRIFFIN, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Sorin MOISĂ, Paul TANG, Miroslav POCHE, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)

21a. Calls on the Commission to monitor the evolution of final energy prices in Europe, including taxes, levies, subsidies and any other hidden costs, with a view to identify actions that may help reduce such prices;

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Stresses the need for full implementation and enforcement of existing EU energy legislation and for a swift adoption of ambitious European network codes and guidelines, which must go hand in hand with ~~strengthening the competences of~~the democratic participation of Member states concerning the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) and the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSO-G);

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25

25. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to concentrate their efforts on driving forward projects of common interest (PCIs) ~~forward~~, with a view to achieving a pan- European ‘super grid' ~~with the capacity~~in order to transmit power across EU countries from multiple sources and therefore ~~cap~~enable ~~of diverting~~a possible diversion of energy from surplus ~~to deficit~~ areas, t~~hereby allowing the market to instantly respond to interruptions of supply wherever they occur;~~o areas with an energy deficit.

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27

27. Points out that in order to successfully balance the internal market, investment is needed not only in interconnectors but also in, inter alia, reliable generation capacity such as flexible and firm renewable capacity, storage capacity, such as LNG terminals and smart grids, in order to cope with enhanced renewable and distributed generation;

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Flavio ZANONATO, Eugen FREUND, Dan NICA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Edouard MARTIN, Pervenche BERÈS, Miriam DALLI, Patrizia TOIA, Clare MOODY, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Theresa GRIFFIN, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Sorin MOISĂ, Paul TANG, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miroslav POCHE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28

28. Stresses the need to create a legislative framework that empowers consumers and makes them active participants in the market as investors and stakeholders; notes that consumers' involvement can be strengthened through, inter alia, energy cooperatives and micro-generation and enhanced transparency of prices and consumer choices; points out that such initiatives could contribute to reducing energy prices and help address serious social problems, such as fuel poverty; in this regard, ask the Commission to ensure that Member States fully implement the Third Energy Package and come up with a definition of vulnerable consumers; ask the Commission to gather impact assessments and collection of best practices of measures taken at national level to fight energy poverty and make sure that those best practices are centralised and promoted by a dedicated European body;

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29

29. Notes that following the European Council's weak conclusions of 23 and 24 October 2014, post-2020 EU energy- efficiency targets must be ~~non-~~binding and ~~not~~ apply at national level;

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30

30. Notes that improvements in energy- efficiency pursued on a cost-effective basis will make a key contribution to energy security, competitiveness and the achievement of climate objectives and also help to keep consumer expenditures low; stresses, however, that gains in energy efficiency cannot replace diversification of energy supply;

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Flavio ZANONATO, Carlos ZORRINHO, Eugen FREUND, Dan NICA, Edouard MARTIN, Martina WERNER, Patrizia TOIA, Clare MOODY, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Theresa GRIFFIN, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Paul TANG, Kathleen VAN BREMPT

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)

30a. Recalls that 40% of the energy in Europe is consumed in buildings and that renovation rates are low, stresses that all existing legislation in this regard must be implemented fully and speedily, and that all forms of EU funding schemes must be easily understandable and accessible;

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Flavio ZANONATO, Eugen FREUND, Carlos ZORRINHO, Clare MOODY, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Theresa GRIFFIN, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Paul TANG, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miroslav POCHE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31

31. Believes that ~~it will be important~~the best way to avoid any over-prescriptive legislation that ~~can~~might constrain domestic policy choices about how best to promote energy efficiency within a national context would be to have an EU level binding target, translated into individual national targets;

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Flavio ZANONATO, Eugen FREUND, Dan NICA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Edouard MARTIN, Martina WERNER, Patrizia TOIA, Clare MOODY, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Theresa GRIFFIN, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Paul TANG, Kathleen VAN BREMPT

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33

33. Stresses that a cautious revision of existing energy efficiency legislation, including the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the Energy Efficiency Directive, is needed in order not to undermine national policies already in place which operate within the 2020 climate and energy framework; calls on the Commission to review the EU energy- efficiency legislation by no sooner than 2018;deleted

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34

34. Acknowledges that local authorities of European cities undoubtedly make an important contribution to energy independence by increasing energy- efficiency through cogeneration, modernising district heating and cooling systems, increasing the use of cleaner public transport, encouraging more active travel models and renovating buildings;

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Flavio ZANONATO, Eugen FREUND, Dan NICA, Patrizia TOIA, Clare MOODY

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)

34a. Considers that the different range of European funds which finance energy efficiency improvements should be better orientated and reprioritised towards making improvements among vulnerable, low-income consumers and tackling the issue of split incentives between the owner and tenant of a building or among owners;

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Flavio ZANONATO, Eugen FREUND, Carlos ZORRINHO, Martina WERNER, Clare MOODY, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Theresa GRIFFIN, Paul TANG, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miroslav POCHE, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)

36a. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to guarantee transparency, consistency, stability and continuity of regulatory renewable energy frameworks and to avoid retroactive changes in economic conditions of investments in order to strengthen investors' confidence and to contribute to a cost-efficient deployment of renewable energy across the EU regions; stresses the need for better coordination of support schemes in line with the European Commission Guidance on the design of renewable energy support schemes in order to avoid potential market distortion, and safeguard effective support for renewables;

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37

37. Stresses~~, however,~~ that the EU must employ a ~~technology-neutral~~sustainable approach to decarbonising our energy systems, adopting strategies for using and promoting not only renewable energy sources but also other low-emission sources of energy; calls on the Commission, in this respect, to revise its Energy and Environmental State Aid Guidelines in a way which will provide for an equitable treatment of energy production from differentsecure, sustainable and safe indigenous energy sources;

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38

38. Stresses that decarbonisation which is not pursued through a technology-neutral approach could result in a drastic increase in energy costs in some Member States, which would lead to energy poverty, deindustrialisation of the European economy and a subsequent rise in unemployment; stresses that it therefore needs to be a sovereign decision of each Member State on how to decarbonise its economthe scourge of energy poverty needs to be tackled in order to reduce energy costs by coordinating Member states' action plans, exchanging best practise and defining a horizontal approach to energy affordability;

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41

41. Calls on the Commission to put forward proposals for establishing a Modernisation Fund, which should have strict criteria and guidance to ensure that funding is targeted at genuine energy modernisation projects, and for possible redeployment, retraining and reskilling of the workforce which would be selected based on a ~~technology-neutral~~sustainable approach and on whether they are demonstrably consistent with attainment of the EU's 2030 greenhouse gas objectives;

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42

42. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the development of the Energy Union takes due consideration of requirements for environmental protection, biodiversity, employment and the competitiveness of European industry;

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Flavio ZANONATO, Eugen FREUND, Dan NICA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Edouard MARTIN, Pervenche BERÈS, Miriam DALLI, Martina WERNER, Patrizia TOIA, Clare MOODY, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Theresa GRIFFIN, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Paul TANG, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miroslav POCHE, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)

43a. Emphasises that energy must be made affordable to all citizens of the EU; considers that avoiding unnecessary consumption by undertaking efficiency improvements, stronger interconnections, higher market integration and sustainable energy investment, particularly in buildings, would enable many households to access on equal conditions a single, sustainable, competitive and secure energy market and escape energy poverty, which in 2012 affected one in four EU citizens; invites the Commission to present a communication on energy poverty in Europe, accompanied by an action plan to fight against it, which contains a definition and indicators of energy poverty;

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Flavio ZANONATO, Eugen FREUND, Carlos ZORRINHO, Dan NICA, Patrizia TOIA, Clare MOODY, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Theresa GRIFFIN, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Paul TANG, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)

46a. Believes that the further development of an energy internal market is intrinsically linked to the Digital Single Market; Calls on the European Commission to promote the connection between the Energy Union and the Digital Single Market through the maximization of consumer access to energy services using digital platforms and through the development of an energy internal market which is more competitive, transparent and integrated in the digital economy;

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Flavio ZANONATO, Eugen FREUND, Carlos ZORRINHO, Patrizia TOIA, Clare MOODY, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Theresa GRIFFIN, Paul TANG, Eva KAILI, Miroslav POCHE, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47

47. Underlines that it should be a priority for ~~the Member States~~research and development and innovation and in particular Horizon 2020 to bring down the costs of less mature low-carbon energy technologies, particularly those that are likely to be critical to global decarbonisation, such as power plants fitted with CCS, and potential breakthrough technologies, such as electricity storage and second and third generation biofuels;

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Flavio ZANONATO, Eugen FREUND, Martina WERNER, Patrizia TOIA, Clare MOODY, Jude KIRTON-DARLING, Theresa GRIFFIN, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Paul TANG, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Simona BONAFÈ, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 a (new)

49a. Stresses that the Commission should come forward with a proposal for a reliable and transparent governance system in 2015 in order to have an early indication of Member State contributions post-2020; takes the view that this governance system needs to be codified into legislation well ahead of 2020 to give investors certainty and clarity over their investment decisions; underlines in this regard the need for a strong and proactive role for the European Parliament with regard the design and development of the governance system;

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2113(INI)

Flavio ZANONATO, Eugen FREUND, Dan NICA, Carlos ZORRINHO, Edouard MARTIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 a (new)

49a. Calls on the Commission to promote a stable and transparent governance framework for the Energy Union that would ensure the 2030 objectives are achieved, through the full implementation, enforcement and strengthening of existing legislation such as the Energy Efficiency Directive, the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, the Renewable Energy Directive and the reform of the EU ETS;

2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE

2015/2063(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1

1. Believes that enhanced international cooperation, determined national action and stable inclusive government in third countries at ~~direct~~ risk from jihadist extremist groups hold the key to countering the threat posed by terrorist groups and stemming the radicalisation of European citizens;

2015/07/01
Committee: AFET

2015/2063(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2

2. Expresses concern that without such action the phenomenon of fighters from Europe travelling to different locations to join jihadist extremist groups, as well as the potential security risk they present when returning to the EU, are likely to worsen in the years ahead; and that deradicalisation measures are therefore especially necessary.

2015/07/01
Committee: AFET

2015/2063(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Calls on the Council to keep the EU Syria and Iraq and Counter- Terrorism/Foreign Fighters Strategy, adopted on 20 October 2014, under constant review and development, in the light of the developing security situation in the EU’s southern neighbourhood, alongside other initiatives such as the Commission’s Radicalisation Awareness Network;

2015/07/01
Committee: AFET

2015/2063(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6

6. Notes with concern that some Member States are assessing the potential for recruiting former foreign fighters to assist in deradicalisation programmes; calls on Member States to proceed cautiously when introducing such programmes, especially where cooperation is linked to immunity from prosecutionDeleted

2015/07/01
Committee: AFET

2015/2063(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6a.encourages the design of return programmes for former foreign fighters as an important contribution to deradicalisation;

2015/07/01
Committee: AFET

2015/0274(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) Clear environmental, economic and social benefits would be derived from further restricting landfilling, starting with waste streams that are subject to separate collection (e.g. plastics, metals, glass, paper, bio-waste). Technical, environmental or economical feasibility of high-quality recycling or other recovery of residual waste resulting from separately collected waste should be taken into account in the implementation of these landfill restrictions in order to prevent harmful substances from spreading into the environment.

2016/06/20
Committee: ITRE

2015/0274(COD)

Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6

(6) Biodegradable municipal waste accounts for a large proportion of municipal waste. Landfilling of untreated biodegradable waste poses significant negative environmental effects in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and pollution of surface water, groundwater, soil and air. While Directive 1999/31/EC already sets landfill diversion targets for biodegradable waste it is appropriate to put in place further restrictions on the landfilling of biodegradable waste by, consider national landfill charges, and prohibit~~ing~~ the landfilling of biodegradable waste that has been separately collected in accordance with Article 22 of Directive 2008/98/EC, the object being to prevent landfills from becoming contaminated sites in the future.

2016/06/20
Committee: ITRE

2015/0149(COD)

Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Patrizia TOIA, Edouard MARTIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Eugen FREUND, Miriam DALLI, Csaba MOLNÁR, Clare MOODY, Theresa GRIFFIN, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) Energy efficiency labelling allows consumers to make informed choices with regard to energy consumption of products and thereby ~~promotes~~makes a significant contribution to reducing energy bills while at the same time promoting innovation.

2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE

2015/0149(COD)

Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Dan NICA, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Patrizia TOIA, Eugen FREUND, Csaba MOLNÁR, Clare MOODY, Theresa GRIFFIN, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a regulation
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.

2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE

2015/0149(COD)

Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Dan NICA, Patrizia TOIA, Edouard MARTIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Eugen FREUND, Olle LUDVIGSSON, Miriam DALLI, Csaba MOLNÁR, Clare MOODY, Theresa GRIFFIN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) Improving the efficiency of energy- related products through informed consumer choice benefits the Union economy overall, ~~drives innovation and will~~reduces 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.~~

2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE

2015/0149(COD)

Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Dan NICA, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Patrizia TOIA, Edouard MARTIN, Eugen FREUND, Olle LUDVIGSSON, Csaba MOLNÁR, Clare MOODY, Theresa GRIFFIN

Proposal for a regulation
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.

2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) The provision of accurate, relevant and comparable information on the specific energy consumption of energy-related products facilitates the customer's choice in favour of those products which consume less energy and other essential resources during use. A standardised mandatory label is an effective mean to provide potential customers with comparable information on the energy consumption of energy-related products. It should be supplemented with a product information sheet. The label should be easily recognisable, ~~simp~~easily understandable and concise. To this end the existing dark green to red colour scale of the label should be retained as the basis to inform customers about the energy efficiency of products. A classification using letters from A to G has shown to be most effective for customers. In situations where because of ecodesign measures under Directive 2009/125/EC products can no longer fall into classes 'F' orand 'G', those classes should ~~not be show~~remain on the label~~. For exceptiona~~ in order to keep a unified label sca~~ses this should also be extended to the~~le for all product groups in place. Product groups with unpopulated 'DF' and 'EG' classes~~, although this situation is unlikely to occur given that the label would be rescaled once a majority of product models falls into the top two classes~~ should be rescaled within 3 years of the 'F' class being unpopulated.

2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE

2015/0149(COD)

Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) Manufacturers respond to the energy label by creating ever more efficient products. This technological development leads to products populating mainly the highest classes of the energy label. Further product differentiation may be necessary to allow customers a proper comparison, leading to the need to rescale labels. For the frequency of such rescaling a timescale of ~~approximately~~maximum ten years would be appropriate, taking into account the need to avoid over burdening manufacturers. This Regulation should therefore lay down detailed arrangements for rescaling in order to maximise legal certainty for suppliers and dealers. A newly rescaled label should have two empty top classes to encourage technological progress and enable ever more efficient products to be developed and recognised. When a label is rescaled, confusion to customers should be avoided by adequate consumer information campaigns and by replacing all energy labels on display within a short timeframe of 3weeks.

2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE

2015/0149(COD)

Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Dan NICA, Edouard MARTIN, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) In order to set up a powerful tool for consumers to engage with the energy label, to facilitate the monitoring of compliance and to provide up-to-date market data for the regulatory process on revisions of product-specific labels and information sheets, suppliers should electronically provide their product compliance information ~~electronically~~ in a database established by the Commission. The name or trademark of the supplier, model identifier, including of all equivalent models, the label, the class(es) and other parameters on the label and the product information sh~~ould~~eet shall be made publicly available on the public interface of the product database to provide information for c~~usto~~onsumers and to allow for alternative ways for dealers to receive labels. ~~Market surveillance authorities should have access to the information in the database~~Additional technical documentation relevant to the energy efficiency of a product, including test reports or similar technical evidence enabling compliance with all requirements in the applicable delegated act to be assessed, name and address of the supplier and the contact details of a representative of the supplier shall be made available by suppliers on the compliance interface of the product database both to market surveillance authorities and to the European Commission.

2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE

2015/0149(COD)

Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Dan NICA, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Patrizia TOIA, Simona BONAFÈ, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Eugen FREUND, Olle LUDVIGSSON, Clare MOODY, Theresa GRIFFIN, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)

(16a) The public interface of the database should develop into a useful tool in order to enable consumers to easily find and compare selected information of any energy-related product allowing them to identify and choose the most energy efficient products. The information available should be searchable, downloadable and allow for easy filtering by separated variables. The data should be available through open standards for the use of third party developers of applications which could help improve product comparison sites.

2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE

2015/0149(COD)

Martina WERNER, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Dan NICA, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Edouard MARTIN, Eugen FREUND, Clare MOODY, Theresa GRIFFIN, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) In order to promote energy efficiency, climate mitigation and environmental protection, Member States should be able to create incentives for the use of energy efficient products. Member States are free to decide on the nature of such incentives, provided that they are accessible to and focused to a significant extent on low- income households, thereby mitigating energy poverty. Such incentives should comply with Union State aid rules and should not constitute unjustifiable market barriers. This Regulation does not prejudice the outcome of any future State aid procedure that may be undertaken in accordance with Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union in respect of such incentives.

2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE

2015/0149(COD)

Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Edouard MARTIN, Eugen FREUND, Clare MOODY, Theresa GRIFFIN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) EThe absolute energy consumption and other information concerning the products covered by product-specific requirements under this Regulation should be measured by using reliable, accurate and reproducible methods that take into account the generally recognised state-of- the-art measurements and calculation methods. Measurement and calculation methods should be realistic and as close as possible to the real-life usage of a given product. The energy efficiency class should not be based on the most energy efficient setting or eco-mode, where this is not likely to reflect average consumer behaviour. Tolerance values and optional testing parameters should be established in such a way that they do not lead to significant variations of efficiency gains that might possibly alter the energy efficiency class of a product. It is in the interests of the functioning of the internal market to have standards which have been harmonised at Union level. In the absence of published standards at the time of application of product-specific requirements the Commission should publish in the Official Journal of the European Union transitional measurement and calculation methods in relation to those product-specific requirements. Once a reference to such a standard has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union compliance with it should provide a presumption of conformity with measurement methods for those product- specific requirements adopted on the basis of this Regulation.

2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE

2015/0149(COD)

Martina WERNER, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) In order to establish product-specific labels and information sheets and operational as well as technical details relating to the product database, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 on the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level and with the Consultation Forum.

2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE

2015/0149(COD)

Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Simona BONAFÈ, Eugen FREUND, Clare MOODY, Theresa GRIFFIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13

(13) ‘Label’ means a printed or digital graphic diagram including a classification using letters from A to G, each class corresponding to significant energy savings, in seven different colours from dark green to red in order to show consumption of energy;

2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE

2015/0149(COD)

Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Dan NICA, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Patrizia TOIA, Eugen FREUND, Clare MOODY, Theresa GRIFFIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20

(20) 'Supplementary information' means information on the functional and environmental performance of an energy- related product, such as its absolute energy consumption or durability, which is based on data that are measurable by market surveillance authorities, is ~~unambiguous~~easily understandable and has no significant negative impact on the clear intelligibility and effectiveness of the label as a whole towards customers.

2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE

2015/0149(COD)

Martina WERNER, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Dan NICA, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20 b (new)

(20b) Product database refers to an online platform consisting of a public interface and a compliance interface. The public interface is a consumer information website allowing consumers to easily find and compare selected information on the energy label of an energy-related product. The compliance interface is an online platform supporting the surveillance activities of national market surveillance authorities. The compliance interface is only fully accessible to market surveillance authorities and to the Commission, whereas suppliers should only be able to upload the documents they are required to provide under the requirements of this Regulation without accessing any other content of the platform.

2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE

2015/0149(COD)

Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Flavio ZANONATO, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Edouard MARTIN, Eugen FREUND, Clare MOODY, Theresa GRIFFIN, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) the methods they use in (c) to calculate the energy efficiency class shall be based on running conditions as close as possible to normal real-life usage of a given product. Such calculation shall not be based on the most energy efficient setting or eco-mode, where this is not likely to reflect average consumer behaviour. Suppliers shall not use tolerance values and optional testing parameters in such a way that they lead to significant variations of efficiency gains that might possibly alter the energy efficiency class of a product.

2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE

2015/0149(COD)

Martina WERNER, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Dan NICA, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Patrizia TOIA, Edouard MARTIN, Eugen FREUND, Clare MOODY, Theresa GRIFFIN, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3

3. Where Member States provide any incentives for an energy-related product covered by this Regulation and specified in a delegated act, these shall aim at the highest two classes of energy efficiency laid down in the applicable delegated act, providing a higher incentive for the highest energy efficiency class. Such incentives shall be accessible to low- income households and Member States shall establish criteria to ensure a significant part of any financial incentives are targeted on these low-income households.

2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE

2015/0149(COD)

Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Flavio ZANONATO, Dan NICA, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Patrizia TOIA, Edouard MARTIN, Eugen FREUND, Clare MOODY, Theresa GRIFFIN, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 b (new)

2b. When conducting physical product tests, Member States' authorities shall use reliable, accurate and reproducible measurement procedures, which take into account the generally recognised state-of- the-art measurement methods.

2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE

2015/0149(COD)

Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Patrizia TOIA, Edouard MARTIN, Simona BONAFÈ, Eugen FREUND, Clare MOODY, Theresa GRIFFIN, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. In case of proven non-compliance of the energy-related product with the requirements laid down in this Regulation, consumers shall have the right to return the energy-related product to the dealer free-of-charge and receive a full refund of the original purchase price. Suppliers shall be financially responsible for these refunds.

2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE

2015/0149(COD)

Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Dan NICA, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Patrizia TOIA, Edouard MARTIN, Eugen FREUND, Olle LUDVIGSSON, Clare MOODY, Theresa GRIFFIN, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. The Commission shall ensure that any rescaled label is visually different from the old label and that consumers can instantly recognise rescaled labels as new labels.

2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE

2015/0149(COD)

Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI, Eugen FREUND, Clare MOODY, Theresa GRIFFIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c

(c) where appropriate, the use of other resources and easily understandable supplementary information concerning energy related products, in which case the label shall emphasise the absolute energy efficiency of the product;

2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE

2015/0149(COD)

Martina WERNER, Jeppe KOFOD, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Eugen FREUND, Csaba MOLNÁR, Clare MOODY, Theresa GRIFFIN, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a regulation
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;

2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE

2015/0149(COD)

Martina WERNER, Eugen FREUND

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point a

(a) the technical documentation ~~specified in the applicable delegated act~~relevant for the energy efficiency;

2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE

2015/0148(COD)

Edouard MARTIN, Pervenche BERÈS, Zigmantas BALČYTIS, Constanze KREHL, Martina WERNER, Patrizia TOIA, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Miroslav POCHE, Olle LUDVIGSSON, Eugen FREUND, Flavio ZANONATO, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Jude KIRTON-DARLING

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

(3) The European Council confirmed that a well-functioning, reformed EU ETS with an instrument to stabilise the market will be the main European instrument to achieve this target, with an annual reduction factor of 2.2% from 2021 onwards, free allocation not expiring but existing measures continuing after 2020 to prevent the risk of carbon leakage due to climate policy, as long as no comparable efforts are undertaken in other major economies, without reducing the share of allowances to be auctioned. The auction share should be expressed as a percentage figure in the legislation, to enhance planning certainty as regards investment decisions, to increase transparency and to render the overall system simpler and more easily understandable. However, those orientations decided by the European Council may not be sufficient to fulfil the EU's commitments taken during the COP21, therefore an annual reduction factor of 2.4% is advisable.

2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
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

2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE

2015/0148(COD)

Edouard MARTIN, Pervenche BERÈS, Zigmantas BALČYTIS, Constanze KREHL, Martina WERNER, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Olle LUDVIGSSON, Eugen FREUND, Jeppe KOFOD, Flavio ZANONATO, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, Csaba MOLNÁR, Carlos ZORRINHO, Jude KIRTON-DARLING

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6

(6) The auctioning of allowances remains the general rule, with free allocation as ~~the~~a 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. […]).

2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE

2015/0148(COD)

Edouard MARTIN, Pervenche BERÈS, Zigmantas BALČYTIS, Patrizia TOIA, Olle LUDVIGSSON, Eugen FREUND, Flavio ZANONATO, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, Csaba MOLNÁR, Carlos ZORRINHO, Simona BONAFÈ, Jude KIRTON-DARLING

Proposal for a directive
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.

2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE

2015/0148(COD)

Edouard MARTIN, Pervenche BERÈS, Zigmantas BALČYTIS, Dan NICA, Constanze KREHL, Martina WERNER, Patrizia TOIA, Miroslav POCHE, Olle LUDVIGSSON, Eugen FREUND, Jens GEIER, Flavio ZANONATO, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, Csaba MOLNÁR, Carlos ZORRINHO, Simona BONAFÈ, Jude KIRTON-DARLING

Proposal for a directive
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.

Edouard MARTIN, Pervenche BERÈS, Zigmantas BALČYTIS, Martina WERNER, Patrizia TOIA, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Olle LUDVIGSSON, Eugen FREUND, Eva KAILI, Jeppe KOFOD, Flavio ZANONATO, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, Csaba MOLNÁR, Carlos ZORRINHO, Simona BONAFÈ, Jude KIRTON-DARLING

Proposal for a directive
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:

2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE

Edouard MARTIN, Pervenche BERÈS, Zigmantas BALČYTIS, Patrizia TOIA, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Olle LUDVIGSSON, Eugen FREUND, Flavio ZANONATO, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, Carlos ZORRINHO, Jude KIRTON-DARLING

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

3. Other sectors and sub-sectors are considered ~~to be able to pass on more of the cost of allowances in product prices,~~not at risk of carbon leakage and shall not be allocated allowances free of charge for the period up to 2030 ~~at 30% of the quantity determined in accordance with the measures adopted pursuant to Article 10a~~.

2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE

2015/0148(COD)

Edouard MARTIN, Pervenche BERÈS, Zigmantas BALČYTIS, Dan NICA, Eugen FREUND, Eva KAILI, Jeppe KOFOD, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, Csaba MOLNÁR, Carlos ZORRINHO

Proposal for a directive
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.

2016/06/23
Committee: ITRE

2015/0148(COD)

Proposal for a directive
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;

2016/06/29
Committee: ITRE

2015/0148(COD)

Edouard MARTIN, Pervenche BERÈS, Zigmantas BALČYTIS, Dan NICA, Constanze KREHL, Martina WERNER, Patrizia TOIA, Kathleen VAN BREMPT, Olle LUDVIGSSON, Eugen FREUND, Eva KAILI, Jens GEIER, Flavio ZANONATO, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, Csaba MOLNÁR, Carlos ZORRINHO, Jude KIRTON-DARLING

Proposal for a directive
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.

2016/06/29
Committee: ITRE

2015/0148(COD)

Edouard MARTIN, Pervenche BERÈS, Zigmantas BALČYTIS, Martina WERNER, Patrizia TOIA, Eugen FREUND, Flavio ZANONATO, Theresa GRIFFIN, José BLANCO LÓPEZ, Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ, Csaba MOLNÁR, Carlos ZORRINHO, Jude KIRTON-DARLING

Proposal for a directive
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.

2016/06/29
Committee: ITRE

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
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; and recommends the reduction of administrative burdens in compliance with the respective regulatory frameworks for the purpose of enabling mobility and a possible establishment of SMEs both in the United States of America and in the EU.

2015/03/05
Committee: ITRE

2014/2228(INI)