68 Amendments of Markus BUCHHEIT related to 2020/0036(COD)
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
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The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy calls on the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety as the committee responsible, to propose rejection of the Commission proposal.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The Commission has, in its Communication of 11 December 2019 entitled ‘The European Green Deal’19 , set out a newn unrealistic growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into an alleged fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. It also aims to protect, conserve and enhance the Union's natural capital, and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment- related risks and impacts. At the same time, this transition must be just and inclusive, leaving no one behind by sacrificing entire branches of industry and thus global competitiveness without a proper impact assessment. _________________ 19 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – title
Article 2 – title
2 Climate-neutralitReassessment of environmental and climate policy objectives
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. Union-wide emissions and removals of greenhouse gases regulated in Union law shall be balanced at the latest by 2050, thus reducing emissions to net zero by that date. The policies of the EU Member States and the EU institutions have for some time now been focused merely on the highest conceivable reduction of greenhouse gases within the framework of a "climate policy" that can be described as essentially ideological, which shall primarily be achieved through economic intervention in the free market economy and a policy of prohibition. The focus is shifting more and more towards spectacular reduction targets that can neither be scientifically substantiated nor take into account the economic premises necessary for protective measures of any kind. Environmental protection is only possible in a free society that provides the technical innovative power and the necessary economic performance to make this feasible. More and more often, not even ecological considerations are given the necessary space; for example, when the environmental damage caused by the mining of resources for batteries to pursue renewable energy production, which up to now has been promoted by politics, is shifted to non-European countries. It is therefore essential, not only in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic which is putting an unprecedented pressure on our economy, that the EU institutions and their Member States review, question and, where necessary, adapt all existing policies. This includes in particular the EU regulations mentioned above, namely Directive 2003/87/EC (greenhouse gas emission allowance trading), Regulation(EU) 2018/842 (national targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions), Regulation (EU) 2018/841(compensation of greenhouse gases) and Regulation (EU)2018/1999 (governance system for the Energy Union and climate protection), but also, downstream, Directive 2012/27/EU (energy efficiency), Directive (EU)2018/2001 (use of renewable energies) and Directive 2010/31/EU (building efficiency) and, if necessary, other EU regulations. Adaptation to ongoing natural climate change, the causes of which must be further researched by independent scientists, must be at the heart of future policy.
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. The relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall take the necessary measures at Union andor national level respectively, to enable the collective achievement of the climate-neutralityin accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, to enable the objectives set out in paragraph 1 to be achieved jointly, taking into account the importance of promoting fairness and solidarity among Member States. between Member States. In addition, EU Member States are called upon to reassess their commitments under the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. By September 20201, the Commission shall review the Union’'s 2030 target for climate referred to in Article 2(11) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in lightview of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1), and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55% emission reductions compared to 1990. Where the Commission considers that itreassessment set out in Article 2(1). Furthermore, the Commission should examine the extent to which Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 is affecting the economies of the EU Member States and, isf necessary to amend that target, it shall make proposals to the European Parliament, draw up proposals to adapt this Regulation so that the Member States, while respecting their sovereignty, can once again, take measures to implement a rational environmental policy that protects the environment for people, safeguards their health and toat the Council as appropriatesame time enables economic development.
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – title
Article 3 – title
3 Trajectory for achieving climate neutralityDelegated legislation
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9 to supplement this Regulation by setting out a trajectory at Union level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) until 2050. At the latest within six months after each global stocktake referred to in Article 14 of the Paris Agreement, the Commission shall review the trajectoryIrrespective of the policy field, it must be understood that any inappropriate request by an EU institution to usurp competences beyond those laid down in the Treaties must be rejected in the strongest terms. Specifically, this includes the Commission's request that it be given the power to impose decisions of a fundamental nature by means of delegated legislation, to which Parliament and the Council would only have a right of objection retrospectively. Such a request from an executive authority that is largely made up of unelected officials and therefore lacks sufficient democratic legitimacy is unacceptable, whatever the subject matter. Rather, decisions of a fundamental nature, such as the setting of possible emission reduction targets for 2030 or beyond, are the sole responsibility of the EU Member States and thus at EU level of the European Council.
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Amendment 259 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Amendment 366 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The Member States and the relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall ensure continuous progress in enhancing adaptive capacity, strengthening resilience and reducing vulnerability to climate change in accordance with Article 7 of the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 372 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – title
Article 5 – title
5 Assessment of Union progress and measures in the sense of a rational environmental policy
Amendment 373 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 378 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Amendment 383 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Amendment 395 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 398 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Amendment 412 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Amendment 416 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Amendment 422 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – title
Article 6 – title
6 AssessmenReport of national measures
Amendment 423 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 429 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the consistency of national measures identified, on the basis of the National Energy and Climate Plans or the Biennial Progress Reports submitted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, as relevant for the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) with that objective as expressed by the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1)change adaptation or a new mechanism for the evaluation of national measures which in the course of a readjustment of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 has been adopted. In the absence of new guidelines from the European Council, Regulation (EU)2018/1999 will remain in force unchanged;
Amendment 433 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Amendment 447 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 450 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Amendment 459 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Amendment 465 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In addition to the national measures referred to in Article 6(1)(a), and until such time as Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 has been adapted as referred to above, the Commission shall base its assessment referred to in Articles 5 and 6 on at least the following:
Amendment 470 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) best available scientific evidence, including the latest reports of the IPCC; and
Amendment 473 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) any supplementary information on environmentally sustainable investment, by the Union and Member States, including, when available, investment consistent with Regulation (EU) 2020/… [Taxonomy Regulation].
Amendment 476 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Amendment 482 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Commission, for the exchange of the best practice and to identify actions to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation, shall draw on the multilevel dialogues for an environmentally friendly and climate- resilient society as set up by the Member States in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EU)2018/1999.
Amendment 486 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – title
Article 9 – title
9 Exercise of thePrinciples of delegation
Amendment 487 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 3(1) is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Articledoes not apply here, since decisions of a fundamental nature pursuant to Article 290(1) TFEU may not be taken by delegated act.
Amendment 488 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Amendment 489 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Amendment 490 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Amendment 491 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5
Article 9 – paragraph 5
Amendment 492 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6
Article 9 – paragraph 6
Amendment 495 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10
Article 10
Regulation (EU) 2018/1999
Articles 1, 2, 3, 8, 11 and 15; Annex I and IV
Articles 1, 2, 3, 8, 11 and 15; Annex I and IV
Amendment 522 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a The EU Member States and the European Council are called upon to reassess their previous commitments and conclusions of the European Council with regard to the so-called climate targets for 2030 and climate neutrality for 2050, and, if necessary, to adapt them within a reasonable period of time so that they can be implemented for the benefit of citizens, companies and the environment without jeopardising or even destroying entire branches of industry and millions of jobs through unrealistic emission reductions based on ideology-based models. On the basis of any new Conclusions of the European Council in the sense of a rational environmental policy, the Commission, as the downstream authority, is called upon to subsequently submit a proposal for the amendment of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 accordingly.
Amendment 523 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
This RegulationDirective shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Amendment 524 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in allDirective is addressed to the Member States.