103 Amendments of Rupert MATTHEWS
Amendment 15 #
2018/2624(RSP)
Paragraph 1
1. Regrets that the procedure for the appointment of the new Secretary-General of the European Commission on 21 February 2018 was conducted in a manner which aroused widespread irritation and disapproval in public opinion, among Members of the European Parliament and within the European civil service; notes that the result of this procedure constitutes a reputational riskhas damaged the reputation and integrity of not only for the European Commission but for all the European Union institutions;
Amendment 38 #
2018/2624(RSP)
Paragraph 6
6. Takes note that the new Secretary- General was transferred in the interest of the service under Article 7 of the Staff Regulations and that the position was not published because the post was not considered vacant; hence no official could apply since the procedure was organised through a reassignment with post rather than as a transfer in the strict sense with proper publication of the vacant post; stresses that such a procedure for the post of Secretary-General is unacceptable, and against the spirit of implementing the rules for the appointment of EU officials, who are servants of the citizens of the European Union;
Amendment 73 #
2018/2624(RSP)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Stresses that there have been clear and continued failings by the European Commission in the communication of the processes and procedures for the appointment of the Secretary-General of the Commission to both the public and the press; in this regard notes that the European Commission published its response to the Budgetary Control Committee’s questions at 03h00 on Sunday the 25th March 2018; stresses that in the interest of transparency and informing the broadest possible audience on a matter of public interest, such a working practice is unacceptable;
Amendment 74 #
2018/2624(RSP)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16 b. Notes that throughout the European Parliament’s investigation into the appointment of the Secretary-General of the European Commission, neither the Commission President or the Secretary- General of the Commission have appeared before the Members of the European Parliament, notes that this is against the spirit of inter-institutional cooperation and the spirit of transparency and openness; stresses that the debates within the European Parliament are intended to give the public and the press the opportunity to scrutinise the work of the EU institutions and hold them to account;
Amendment 85 #
2018/2624(RSP)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Expresses serious concerns over the impartiality and objectivity of the President of the European Commission, given that the President of the Commission has publically threatened to resign if the appointment of the newly appointed Secretary-General is not honoured;
Amendment 122 #
2018/2624(RSP)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Notes that when Mr. Selmayr was appointed, the rules were applied in such a way that only he could succeed; concludes therefore, that this seems very likely to be a case of favouritism; considers that the procedure must be re- opened, with the term of opening being extended by an additional month to give candidates from the individual Member States an opportunity to apply for the role;
Amendment 67 #
2018/2090(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N a (new)
Recital N a (new)
Na. whereas the share of men working in the digital sector is 3.1 times greater than the share of women;
Amendment 92 #
2018/2090(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the value of school autonomy to achieving innovation in education;
Amendment 106 #
2018/2090(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notes the growing gap between men and women’s participation in the digital sector in education, career and entrepreneurship; and emphasises that women have the highest margin for improvement in take-up of digital skills; welcomes in this context the Commission’s forthcoming action plan to reduce the gender divide in tech;
Amendment 114 #
2018/2090(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that traineeships in the digital sector can help students and young adults acquire practical digital skills on- the-job; welcomes in this context the new pilot project for Digital Opportunity traineeships under Erasmus+ and Horizon 2020; calls for a renewed impetus in this direction under the new MFF programmes;
Amendment 123 #
2018/2090(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Notes that the skills shortage poses real problems for recruiting teachers and teacher trainers with high proficiency in ICT;
Amendment 125 #
2018/2090(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Stresses that differentiated and performance-based pay can help schools acquire teachers with high proficiency in ICT;
Amendment 157 #
2018/2090(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Welcomes the participation of business in founding and funding schools;
Amendment 166 #
2018/2090(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Emphasises the need for the Union to develop capabilities in areas such as artificial intelligence, big data, software engineering, quantum computing, and web design; in this context welcomes the digital skills component of the Digital Europe Programme;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2089(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Commission aims at halving the number of annual road fatalities in the EU by 2020 compared to 2010; whereas the progress of reducing the total number of victims and injured seems to have stagnated recently when in 2016 more than 25 000 people lost their lives on EU roads and a further 135 000 were seriously injured;
Amendment 5 #
2018/2089(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas advanced driver- assistance systems such as lane departure warning and automatic emergency break have already proven to contribute to road safety and to reduce the number of severe accidents;
Amendment 13 #
2018/2089(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas human error is estimated to play a decisive role in the majority of road accidents, and hence driverless vehicles are expected to significantly improve road safety; whereas driverless vehicles could bring mobility to those who are unable to drive, encourage car-sharing schemes and optimise the use of infrastructure by relieving traffic congestion, and thereby contribute to meeting climate targets;
Amendment 26 #
2018/2089(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas EU producers will be exposed to competition from other world regions such as the USA, China or Japan;
Amendment 28 #
2018/2089(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph –1 (new)
Paragraph –1 (new)
-1. Considers that regulatory changes will have to follow in order to build a future-proof framework enabling cross- border automation; calls on the Commission to take the current infrastructure and age of the vehicle fleet in the Member States into consideration and to address the necessary coexistence of connected and automated vehicles with non-connected vehicles and drivers;
Amendment 33 #
2018/2089(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Considers the current procedure of EU exemptions granted on the basis of a national ad-hoc safety assessment insufficient, because it constitutes excessive investment risk and jeopardises the introduction of vehicle automation technologies; calls on the Commission to initiate work on EU type approval legislation for automated and autonomous vehicles in line with UNECE outcomes;
Amendment 45 #
2018/2089(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Declares that cybersecurity must be guaranteed and that all data transfers between the in-vehicle system, the manufacturer’s central server, other vehicles and road infrastructure must be protected from unauthorised disclosure and manipulation; calls on the Commission to present a common security policy based on backend server systems already placed in the market and outcomes of UNECE negotiations;
Amendment 50 #
2018/2089(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Welcomes the initiative of the Commission to regulate data recorders for automated vehicles and calls on the Commission to present a broader liability framework for damages caused by accidents in which autonomous and automated motor vehicles are involved;
Amendment 60 #
2018/2089(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. CAscertains that road infrastructure will play a key role in supporting automated vehicles; calls on the Member States to invest in unambiguous road signs, road markings and street furniture as well as to revise national traffic rules system and reporting to support converging approaches across the EU;
Amendment 68 #
2018/2089(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission, the Council and the Member States to finalise digital high-speed network coverage, as missing digital coverage, especially in border regions, makes the cross-border operation of automated and connected vehicles impossible.;
Amendment 74 #
2018/2089(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Welcomes the financial support from the EU's framework programme for research and innovation "Horizon 2020" allocated to automated vehicles and highlights the necessary research on artificial intelligence with the aim to make future autonomous systems smoother and more efficient;
Amendment 77 #
2018/2089(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Calls on the Commission to take the current infrastructure and age of the vehicle fleet in the Member States into consideration and to address the coexistence of connected and automated vehicles and non-connected vehicles and drivers;
Amendment 6 #
2018/2054(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the importance of cross- border cooperation programmes in funding educational, cultural, sporting and other activities whose European added value of cross-border synergies brings citizens closer and fosters mutual trust in border regions; stresses, in this regard, the large number of INTERREG projects devoted to culture, which proves that there is a strong desire among border regions to invest in joint culturaltraditional cultural assets as well as in development modern creative projects; reiterates, therefore, its view that EU financial support for these initiatives should be further strengthened in the next MFF; calls on the Commission to identify and foster synergies between local priorities, existing EU strategies and objectives as well as to make impact assessments with view to promote better convergence.
Amendment 19 #
2018/2054(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the fact that language barriers are still an important obstacle to cross-border cooperation, especially in border areas without a longstanding tradition of cooperation; notes that the language is an important factor enhancing trust and helping to mitigate sociocultural difficulties; believes that a more targeted use of ESI funds can support the systematic promotion of multilingualism in education and training in border regions, from early childhood education onwards;
Amendment 33 #
2018/2054(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Member States to facilitate cross-border partnerships between education and training institutions in border regions in order to promote the mobility of students, teachers, trainers and administrative staff, as well as doctoral candidates and researchers; underlines that the use of multilingualism within such cross-border partnerships can prepare graduates to enter the employment market on both sides of the border; urges the Member States to facilitate and encourage the mutual recognition and better understanding of diplomas, certificates and professional qualifications between neighbouring regions;
Amendment 35 #
2018/2054(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Calls on the Commission to facilitate cross-border initiatives and different types of exchanges, intercultural and educational activities aimed at better awareness of citizens about legislative and administrative requirements in border regions as well as at improvement of cooperation between local administrations, cultural and educational institutions;
Amendment 46 #
2018/2054(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is of the opinion that a strong cross- border cooperation in the area of cultural and creative industries (CCIs) can help to create socio-economic value, growth and jobs (also via clustering of enterprises), while also building bridges, increasing mutual understanding and forging a European consciousness through joint initiatives on cultural heritage-related projects; by means of joint child-care facilities, accessible multilingual education, partnerships with educational institutions, and other relevant stakeholders.
Amendment 51 #
2018/2054(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Believes that the development of cross- border cultural cooperation makes an essential contribution to the sustainable development of cross-border territories impacting economy, social cohesion and environment; calls on the Commission together with Member States to work out common strategic approach for development and support of Cultural and Creative Industries, bridging CCI with society and economy in order to promote smart, sustainable growth in EU border regions.
Amendment 60 #
2018/2054(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Strongly believes that border regions, thanks to the existence of long- established contacts between cultural institutions across borders, can create favourable conditions for artistic and cultural mobility and can therefore be vital for thematic tourism and help promote Europe as a destination., calls on the Commission to integrate a cultural dimension into the cross-border development initiatives, respecting the balance between historic heritage assets and contemporary creativity;
Amendment 15 #
2018/0252(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20 a) Third countries which are members of the European Economic Area (EEA) may participate in Union programmes in the framework of the cooperation under the EEA agreement which provides for the implementation of the programmes by a decision under that agreement. Third countries may also participate on the basis of other legal instruments.
Amendment 19 #
2018/0252(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
(5 a) 'Third country' means a country that is not a member state of the European Union.
Amendment 23 #
2018/0252(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a Third countries associated to the Programme 1. The Programme shall be open to the following third countries: (a) European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members which are members of the European Economic Area (EEA), in accordance with the conditions laid down in the EEA agreement; (b) acceding countries, candidates and potential candidates, in accordance with the general principles and general terms and conditions for their participation in Union programmes established in the respective framework agreements and association council decisions, or similar agreements, and in accordance with the specific conditions laid down in agreements between the Union and them; (c) countries covered by the European Neighbourhood Policy, in accordance with the general principles and general terms and conditions for the participation of those countries in Union programmes established in the respective framework agreements and association council decisions, or similar agreements, and in accordance with the specific conditions laid down in agreements between the Union and those countries; (d) other third countries that fulfil the criterion of commitment to a rules-based open market economy, backed by democratic institutions; 2. Participation of other third countries shall be in accordance with the conditions laid down in a specific agreement covering the participation of the third country to any Union programme, provided that the agreement: (a) ensures a fair balance as regards the contributions and benefits of the third country participating in the Union programmes; (b) lays down the conditions of participation in the programmes, including the calculation of financial contributions to individual programmes and their administrative costs. These contributions shall constitute assigned revenues in accordance with Article [21(5)] of the Financial Regulation; (c) does not confer to the third country a decisional power on the programme; (d) guarantees the rights of the Union to ensure sound financial management and to protect its financial interests.
Amendment 74 #
2018/0245(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a Third countries associated to the Programme 1. The Programme shall be open to the following third countries: (a) European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members which are members of the European Economic Area (EEA), in accordance with the conditions laid down in the EEA agreement; (b) acceding countries, candidates and potential candidates, in accordance with the general principles and general terms and conditions for their participation in Union programmes established in the respective framework agreements and association council decisions, or similar agreements, and in accordance with the specific conditions laid down in agreements between the Union and them; (c) countries covered by the European Neighbourhood Policy, in accordance with the general principles and general terms and conditions for the participation of those countries in Union programmes established in the respective framework agreements and association council decisions, or similar agreements, and in accordance with the specific conditions laid down in agreements between the Union and those countries; (d) other third countries that fulfil the criterion of commitment to a rules-based open market economy, backed by democratic institutions; 2. Participation of other third countries shall be in accordance with the conditions laid down in a specific agreement covering the participation of the third country to any Union programme, provided that the agreement: (a) ensures a fair balance as regards the contributions and benefits of the third country participating in the Union programmes; (b) lays down the conditions of participation in the programmes, including the calculation of financial contributions to individual programmes and their administrative costs. These contributions shall constitute assigned revenues in accordance with Article [21(5)] of the Financial Regulation; (c) does not confer to the third country a decisional power on the programme; (d) guarantees the rights of the Union to ensure sound financial management and to protect its financial interests.
Amendment 49 #
2018/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2004/35/EC
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall develop guidelines concerning the implementation of Annex VI, in particular the classification of the scale of environmental damages as small, medium, large or very large.
Amendment 164 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. The Cohesion Fund shall support PO 1, PO 2 and specific objectives under PO 3 set out in points (ii), (iii) and (iv) of paragraph 1(c).
Amendment 182 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) Member States of group 1 shall allocate at least 865 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1 and PO 2, and at least 640 % to PO 1;
Amendment 186 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) Member States of group 2 shall allocate at least 4530 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1, and at least 320 % to PO 2;
Amendment 191 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) Member States of group 3 shall allocate at least 325 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1, and at least 320 % to PO 2.
Amendment 213 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 214 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 216 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
Amendment 136 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Programme should take into account the dual nature of the cultural and creative sectors, recognising, on the one hand, the intrinsic and artistic value of culture and, on the other, the economic value of those sectors, including their broader contribution to growth and competitiveness, creativity and innovation. This requires strong European cultural and creative sectors, in particular a vibrant European audiovisual industry, taking into account its capacity to reach large audiences and its economic importance, including for other creative sectors as well as cultural tourism and regional development. However, competition in global audiovisual markets has been further intensified by the deepening digital disruption e.g. changes in media production, consumption and the growing position of global platforms in the distribution of content. Therefore, there is a need to step-up the support to the European industry.
Amendment 150 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Union intervention is needed in the audiovisual sector to accompany the Union’s Digital Single Market policies. This concerns notably the modernisation of the copyright framework and the proposed Regulation on online transmissions of broadcasting organisations16 , as well as the proposal to amend Directive 2010/13/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council17 . They seek to strengthen the capacity of European audiovisual players to finance, produce and disseminate works that can be sufficiently visibleof various formats on the different media of communication available (e.g. TV, cinema or Video On Demand) and attractive to audiences in a more open and competitive market within Europe and beyond. Support should be scaled up in order to address recent market developments and notably the stronger position of global platforms of distribution in comparison to national broadcasters traditionally investing in the production of European works. __________________ 16 COM(2016) 594 final 17 COM/2016/0287 final
Amendment 178 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Artistic freedom isand freedom of expression are at the core of vibrant cultural and creative industries, including the news media sector. The programme should promote cross-overs and collaboration between the audiovisual sector and the publishing sector to promote a pluralistic media environment.
Amendment 193 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In line with the Commission Communication "Towards an integrated approach to cultural heritage for Europe" of 22 July 201419 , outlining that cultural heritage is an undervalued contribution to economic growth and social cohesion, relevant policies and instruments should draw out the long term and sustainability value of Europe's cultural heritage, mobility for cultural heritage professionals, and develop a more integrated approach to its preservation and valorisation and support. __________________ 19, conservation, valorisation, adaptive reuse, and support. __________________ 19 COM/2014/0477 final COM/2014/0477 final
Amendment 259 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) 'cultural and creative sectors' means all sectors whose activities are based on cultural values or artistic and other individual or collective creative expressions. The activities may include the development, the creation, the production, the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural, artistic or other creative expressions, as well as related functions such as education or management. They will have a potential to generate innovation and jobs in particular from intellectual property. The sectors include architecture, archives, libraries and museums, artistic crafts, audiovisual (including film, television, video games and multimedia), tangible and intangible cultural heritage (including its conservation, preservation, and sustainable management), design (including fashion design), festivals, music, literature, performing arts, books and publishing, radio, and visual arts;
Amendment 310 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to increase cultural participation across Europe with a particular attention to underrepresented regions as well as towns outside the usual large cultural hubs;
Amendment 326 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) to enhance the capacity of European cultural and creative sectors to prosper and to generate jobs and growth, growth, and innovation;
Amendment 335 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) to strengthen European identity and values through cultural awareness, cultural heritage and arts education and culture- based creativity in education;
Amendment 352 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to nurture talents and skills and to stimulate collaboration, mobility, and innovation in the creation and production of European audiovisual works;
Amendment 355 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to enhance theatrical and online distribution and provide wider access across borders to European audiovisual worknational and international access to European audiovisual works with attention to accessibility in underrepresented regions, including through innovative business models and the use of new technologies, and the new digital environment;
Amendment 365 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) to promote European audiovisual works and support audience development and engagement across Europe and beyond.
Amendment 374 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to promote innovative approaches to content creation, access, distribution and promotion across cultural and creative sectors with attention to accessibility in underrepresented regions;
Amendment 380 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) to promote cross cutting activities and training covering several sectors aiming at adjusting to the structural and technological changes faced by the media sector, including enhancing a free, diverse, and pluralistic media environment, quality journalism and media literacyprofessional ethics in journalism, media literacy and critical thinking, to help adapting to new medial tools and formats, and to counter the spread of disinformation;
Amendment 441 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. The evaluation committee may be composed of external experts that possess specific experience or knowledge in the area of the evaluated project.
Amendment 462 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) it complies with the minimumhigh quality requirements of that call for proposals;
Amendment 463 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) it maycould not be financed under that call for proposals due to budgetary constraints.
Amendment 478 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) Cooperation projectsNational and transnational cooperation projects with clear distinction between micro, small, and large projects whereas SMEs would retain special attention;
Amendment 500 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) Support to architecture and cultural heritage sectors: targeted actions for the mobility of operators, capacity-building (specifically its adaptive reuse and sustainability), regional development, audience development and internationalization of the cultural heritage and architecture sectors, promotion of Baukultur, support to the safeguarding, preservation, conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage and its values through a holistic approach, awareness- raising, networking and peer-to- peer learning activities;
Amendment 563 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point a
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point a
(a) Addressing the structural and technological changes faced by the news media sector by promoting and monitoring a diverse and pluralistic media environmentrisks and challenges to a diverse, ethical, and pluralistic media environment in which freedom of expression is guaranteed;
Amendment 567 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b
(b) Supporting high news media production standards by fostering cooperation, cross- border collaborative journalism, and qualityinnovation, and ethical content;
Amendment 570 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point c
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point c
(c) Promoting news media literacy to allow citizens to develop a critical understanding of the media and providing news media professionals with training programmes to help them adapt to the new tools and formats from which disinformation is spread.
Amendment 90 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In the light of innovation and to take account of the implementation of new technologies improving the fuel efficiency of heavy-duty vehicles, the VECTO simulation tool as well as Regulation (EU) 2017/2400 will be continuously and timely updated, at least on a yearly basis in order to reflect the market introduction of new and improved technologies.
Amendment 126 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) In designing the incentive mechanism for the deployment of zero- emission heavy-duty vehicles, also smaller lorries, buses and coaches that are not subject to the CO2 emission targets under this Regulation should be included. These vehicles also have significant benefits in terms of helping to address air pollution problems in cities. However, it should be noted that zero-emission buses are already on the market and are incentivised through demand-side measures such as public procurement. In order to ensure that the incentives are well balanced between the different types of vehicles, the savings resulting from the zero-emission smaller lorries, buses and coaches should therefore also be subject to a cap. As legal entities for buses and coaches and trucks may differ within the same manufacturer, it is necessary to allow a "group of connected manufacturers" as defined in Regulation 510/2011 to act as a manufacturer.
Amendment 163 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) From 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029 by 150%;
Amendment 179 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) From 1 January 2030 onwards by at least 3025% subject to the review pursuant to Article 13.
Amendment 209 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k
(k) ‘low-emission heavy-duty vehicle’ means a heavy-duty vehicle, which is not a zero emission heavy-duty vehicle, with specific CO2 emissions of less than 350 g CO2/km as determin, as determined in accordance with point 2.1 of Annex I, which are 35% lower than the average CO2 emissions of that vehicle's sub-group expressed in gCO2/km, as calculated pursuant to point 2.2.1 of Annex I;
Amendment 213 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point n a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point n a (new)
(na) For the purposes of this Regulation, 'a group of connected manufacturers' means a manufacturer and its connected undertakings. In relation to a manufacturer, 'connected undertakings' means: (a) undertakings in which the manufacturer has, directly or indirectly: (i) the power to exercise more than half the voting rights; or (ii) the power to appoint more than half the members of the supervisory board, board of management or bodies legally representing the undertaking; or (iii) the right to manage the undertaking's affairs; (b) undertakings which directly or indirectly have, over the manufacturer, the rights or powers listed in point (a); (c) undertakings in which an undertaking referred to in point (b) has, directly or indirectly, the rights or powers listed in point (a); (d) undertakings in which the manufacturer together with one or more of the undertakings referred to in points 9a), (b) and (c), or in which two or more of the latter undertakings, jointly have the rights or powers listed in point (a); (e) undertakings in which the rights or the powers listed in point (a) are jointly held by the manufacturer or one or more of its connected undertakings referred to in points (a) to (d) and one or more third parties.
Amendment 253 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) a low-emission heavy-duty vehicle shall be counted as up to 2 vehicles according to a function of its specific CO2 emissions and the threshold emission level of 350 g CO2/kms determined in accordance with Article 3(k).
Amendment 259 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. The zero- and low-emission factor shall reduce the average specific emissions of a manufacturer by a maximum of 3% 6%. The contribution of zero-emission heavy- duty vehicles of the categories referred to in the second sub-paragraph of Article 2(1) to that factor shall reduce the average specific emissions of a manufacturer by a maximum of 1.5%.
Amendment 334 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. In order to ensure that the technical parameters used for the calculation of the average specific emissions of a manufacturer pursuant to Article 4 and the calculation of the specific emission targets pursuant to Article 6 take into account technical progress and the evolution of freight transport logistics, the Commission shall continuously and timely update the VECTO simulation tool and be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 15 to amend the following provisions set out in Annexes I and II
Amendment 374 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 a (new)
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 a (new)
Amendment 384 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
ZLEV = V / (Vconv + Vzlev) with a minimum of 0,97.94
Amendment 385 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – subparagraph 4 – subparagraph 1
avgCO2sg is, for each vehicle sub-group, the average CO2 emissions of that sub- group, in g/km, as determined in accordance with point 2.2.1, multiplied by 0.65.
Amendment 2 #
2017/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the adoption of the European Pillar of Social Rights joint proclamation and the political shift away from austerity to the promotion of social policies that it reflects; recalls, nevertheless, the need for concrete measures to make the proclamation a reality, with a shared priority given to inequalities reduction and the fight against povertyat all initiatives which follow from the Pillar must be consistent with the fact that, pursuant to Article 5 TFEU, employment is a Member State competence;
Amendment 13 #
2017/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the intention to incorporate the new Pillar of Social Rights into the implementation of the European Semester, as social investments and measures must be fully part of Member States’ policy coordination efforts in order to build a Social Unionsupport the European social models;
Amendment 19 #
2017/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. In this perspective, calls on the Commission to use the Stability and Growth Pact’s flexibility clause, allowing Member States to enhance investment in cultural and youth policies, education, training, research and innovation, while nonetheless adhering to the principle of balanced budgets;
Amendment 30 #
2017/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes progress in terms of reduction of early school leaving and higher education attainment, but reminds the Commission and the Member States of the need to promote the right to high-quality inclusive education and training for all, invest in outreach and provide support to the most vulnerable learnethat education and training are Member State competences purs uand disadvantaged individualst to Article 6 TFEU;
Amendment 43 #
2017/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for proper recognition of the crucial role of informal and non-formal learning, especially for the most vulnerable people, including through validation of acquired skills and qualifications, while recalling that, pursuant to Article 6 TFEU, the Union’s competence in education is limited to supporting, coordinating and supplementing Member State actions;
Amendment 54 #
2017/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the boost in job creation across the EU; recalls, however, that persistent inequalities in access to education must be better addressedhigher rates of attainment of basic maths and native language skills are necessary in order to efficiently fight youth unemployment and ensure the inclusion of vulnerable people in the labour market;
Amendment 65 #
2017/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 84 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Notes the positive externalities/spillover effects of new antimicrobials on public health and science;
Amendment 90 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Emphasises that, to be effective, incentives must meet or exceed the costs of developing new drugs over their life- cycle;
Amendment 92 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Emphasises the potential role for European research bodies to take global leadership roles, for example in G7 and G20 fora;
Amendment 30 #
2017/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas, while the main responsibilityaccording to Article 6 e) of the TFEU the competence for education and training lies within Member States, while the European Union has a vital supportive role;
Amendment 69 #
2017/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
Knowledge as a key economic resource and a source of citizens’ well-beingcondition of individual and civic development
Amendment 75 #
2017/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that the attainment of the European Union’s economic and societal objectives depend on quality education aiming the success of each child and the promotion of the best;
Amendment 115 #
2017/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights the potential of new technologies to improvecontribute to the quality of education by meeting learners’ needs, increasing flexown's talent and capacities, increasing personalization and responsibility in learning and teaching, and creating new forms of cooperation;
Amendment 174 #
2017/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Sees all schools as centres of basic skills acquisition, ensuring in particular a better mastery of language, as a precondition for any critical and creative thinking development;
Amendment 180 #
2017/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines that mastering basic skills isliteracy and numeracy skills and humanities are fundamental forto pupils to ensure their further learning and personal development' further learning and personal development; stresses that the Strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training (ET2020) and the Commission’s New Skills Agenda should complement national actions and support Member States in this regard;
Amendment 195 #
2017/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Takes note of the positive impact of school multilingualism on pupils’ linguistic and cognitive development, as well as on the promotion of culture awareness, understanding and diversitypluralism; invites in this regard the Commission and the Member States to create pupils exchanges programmes following the example of the long established Franco-German Youth Exchange scheme "Brigitte Sauzay";
Amendment 279 #
2017/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Considers that the European Education Area should focus on achieving common goals and must be formed in alignment with existing policies and educational trends in the EU, while giving also new impetus to their development and respecting the principles of subsidiarconferral, subsidiarity, proportionality and institutional and educational autonomy;
Amendment 362 #
2017/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29 a. Calls on the Commission to assess the effectiveness and added value of EU existing culture and education programmes, paying particular attention to the Europe for Citizens programme, and to promote simplification of procedures and sound financial management at all levels;
Amendment 34 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas decarbonisation should be seen as an economic opportunity, rather than as an economic challenge;
Amendment 92 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point a
Paragraph 9 – point a
(a) identify the relevant stakeholders in the EU’s wider energy innovation ecosystems, at all levels and across all sectors, including offshore wind and other renewable energy technologies;
Amendment 157 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Acknowledges the household, including personal vehicles, as an important target for clean energy innovation and emphasises the potential benefits in terms of reduced emissions and bills;
Amendment 315 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
ANNEX 1
ANNEX 1
Directive 2009/33/EC
Annex – table 4 – title
Annex – table 4 – title
Table 4: Minimum target for the share of light-duty clean vehicles in accordance with tab(as defined in Article 24) in the total public procurement of light-duty vehicles at Member State level*
Amendment 323 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
ANNEX 1
ANNEX 1
Directive 2009/33/EC
Annex – table 4 – footnote 1
Annex – table 4 – footnote 1
Amendment 335 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
ANNEX 1
ANNEX 1
Directive 2009/33/EC
Annex – table 5 – footnote
Annex – table 5 – footnote