13 Amendments of Sofia SAKORAFA related to 2014/2211(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
— having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Aarticle 192s 147, 173, 174, 192 and 345 thereof,
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas to ensure cohesion within the European economy, excessive concentration of high value-added industry in a few regions, including the base-metal sector, should be avoided;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas the base-metal sector plays a key role in the development of the overall economy, both technologically and in overcoming supply bottlenecks;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F c (new)
Recital F c (new)
Fc. whereas research, development and innovation in this sector is key for European industry; whereas plant closures often result in irreversible loss of technology and know-how and unskilling of industrial workforce;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the two dimensions of competitivenessproduction and emissions cuts are becoming complementary since, if European production becomes carbon- virtuous, preservation of its share of the European and world markets is an effective means of contributing to an overall limitation of greenhouse gas emissions of industrial origin; adds that the same applies to the production of imported goods, for which the same approach should be followed;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls for an EU-level plan for the development of base-metal recycling, in order to move closer to a circular economy; calls for the development of strong linkages between the base-metal recycling sector and other industries to strengthen the size and resilience of the industrial base, in particular in regions affected by deindustrialisation;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Recalls the importance of public investment and, in the European context, of Horizon 2020 funds, in improving the environmental and energy efficiency of the base-metal industry, including the achievement of lower carbon emissions in line with EU2020 targets;
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Urges that free allowances be allocated strictly on the basis of programmes for investment in new equipment, R&D - including CCS - and the training of workers, as soon as possible and at all events during the fourth stage, covering the period 2021-2028;
Amendment 236 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Notes that it remains possible to conclude long-term contracts, under certain conditions, which must be compatible with a return on investment, the duration of which must be no less than 15 yearsCalls for higher flexibility in the conclusion of long-term contracts, including bilateral contracts, in the case of highly capitalenergy-intensive industries, to ensure a stable environment for investment;
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Expresses concern for market regulations allowing for a structural gap between electricity prices and generation costs; calls on the Commission to fight against anti-competitive practices of private oligopolies in the energy market;
Amendment 263 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 10 a (new)
Subheading 10 a (new)
Amendment 271 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls for a revision of competition policy and state aid rules in order to facilitate public intervention aiming at maintaining social and regional cohesion, improving labour and environmental standards or addressing public health concerns;
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Emphasises the importance of the skills and qualifications of the workers of the base-metal sector; calls for active employment and industrial policies ensuring that this knowledge is developed and recognized as an important asset of the European base-metal industry; asks that the maintenance of industrial know- how and a skilled workforce be considered in assessing the viability of production in any particular plant;