Activities of Caroline NAGTEGAAL related to 2021/0213(CNS)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a Council directive restructuring the Union framework for the taxation of energy products and electricity (recast)
Amendments (68)
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20 a) In order to maintain the level playing field and prevent both business and carbon leakage, the amount of fuel used for navigation within EU-waters should be taxed rather than the amount of heavy oil bunkered in EU ports.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) In order to ensure a smooth implementation of this Directive, the minimum levels of taxation for motor fuels used for intra-EU non-business and non- pleasure flights would be reached over a transitional period of ten years, whereas sustainable alternative fuels and electricity would be subject to a zero minimum rate for ten years. Energy products and electricity used for intra-EU business aviation and pleasure flights should be subject to the standard levels of taxation applicable to motor fuels and electricity in the Member States. (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Fuel used for waterborne navigation, including fishing, should also be taxed, and the Member States party to international agreements providing for the exemption of that fuel, have to, by the date of the application of this Directive, ensure they eliminate the incompatibilities. It is necessary to allow for a different level of taxation to be applied to the use of energy products and electricity for intra-EU waterborne regular service navigation, fishing and freight transport and their respective at berth activities. Considering the specificity of those uses, the minimum levels of taxation should be lower than the ones applicable to general motor fuel use. In order to provide an incentive to the use of sustainable alternative fuels and electricity, such fuels and electricity should be exempted from taxation for ten years. Energy products and electricity used for the remaining intra-EU waterborne navigation should be subject to the standard levels of taxation applicable to motor fuels and electricity in the Member States. (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Without prejudice to Article 5(2), when a transitional period is applicable as provided for in Table A of Annex I, the increase in the minimum levels of taxation shall be fixed at one tenth per year until 1 January 2033. For low-carbon fuels, the minimum level of taxation set for the first year of the transitional period shall apply until 1 January 2033.. (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Without prejudice to Article 5(2), when a transitional period is applicable as provided for in Table B of Annex I, the increase in the minimum levels of taxation shall be fixed at one tenth per year until 1 January 2033. For low-carbon fuels, the minimum level of taxation set for the first year of the transitional period shall apply until 1 January 2033.permanently. (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Without prejudice to Article 5(2), when a transitional period is applicable as provided for in Table C of Annex I, the increase in the minimum levels of taxation shall be fixed at one tenth per year until 1 January 2033. For low-carbon fuels, the minimum level of taxation set for the first year of the transitional period shall apply until 1 January 2033.permanently. (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) As a general principle, Member States should apply to energy products and electricity levels of taxation not less than the minimum levels of taxation as set out by the Directive in order to generate a level playing field between Member States as well as competitiveness. Member States should be permitted to comply with the Union minimum taxation levels by taking into account the total charge levied in respect of all indirect taxes which they have chosen to apply (excluding VAT).
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The minimum levels of taxation referred to in the first subparagraph shall start from zero and increase each year by one tenth of the final minimum rates, set out in Tables A and D of Annex I, over a transitional period of ten years. A minimum rate of zero shall apply to sustainable biofuels and biogas, low-carbon fuels, renewable fuels of non-biological origin, advanced sustainable biofuels and biogas, and electricity over that transitional period of ten years.. (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17 a) Energy taxation should only apply to final consumption, and neither energy use within the energy value chain nor any form of conversion or storage should be taxed. That principle should apply to all forms of energy-conversion processes and to energy products and electricity used for the transport and storage of energy products and electricity. In that context, conversion should be understood as the process of converting one form of energy into another, such as using natural gas to generate electricity or producing hydrogen from electricity or natural gas.
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The need to pursue the objectives of the Directive requires that no distinction is made between commercial andMember States may need to differentiate between commercial and non- commercial diesel. Member States should have the option to use that possibility to reduce the gap between the taxation of non-commercial diegas oil useld as well aspropellant and petrol. It should be possible to treat business use and non-business use for heating fuels and electricity. of energy products and electricity differently for tax purposes.
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. The revenues generated shall be earmarked by the Member States and used to support projects and investments in the aviation sector. The eligible projects and investments shall focus on energy efficiency, energy transition, sustainable and circular airports, innovative technologies and the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, supporting the decarbonisation of the sector.
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Without prejudice to Article 5, Member states shall apply, as a single use, under fiscal control not less than minimum levels of taxation as set out in Tables B and D of Annex I to energy products supplied for use as fuel to vessels, and to electricity used directly for charging electric vessels, for the purposes of intra-EU waterborne regular service navigation, fishing and freight transport. The Commission shall establish by means of a delegated or implementing act a calculation mechanism to tax the amount of fuel consumed within EU-waters, based on MRV reporting.1a _________________ 1a Regulation (EU) 2015/757 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport, and amending directive 2009/16/EC.
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20 a) In order to ensure connectivity, air and water navigation remain important sectors. However, in order to remain competitive internationally and create a level playing field, an international approach to energy taxation should be considered.
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20 a) In order to maintain the level playing field and prevent both business and carbon leakage, the amount of fuel used for navigation within Union waters will be taxed rather than the amount of heavy oil bunkered in Union ports.
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 146 #
(22) In order to ensure a smooth implementation of this Directive, the minimum levels of taxation for motor fuels used for intra-EU non-business and non- pleasure flights would be reached over a transitional period of ten years, whereas sustainable alternative fuels and electricity would be subject to a zero minimum rate for ten years. Energy products and electricity used for intra-EU business aviation and pleasure flights should be subject to the standard levels of taxation applicable to motor fuels and electricity in the Member States.
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 5
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 5
For the purposes of this Article, ‘freight transport’ shall mean a scheduled or non- scheduled service performed by vessel carrying revenue loads other than revenue passengers, excluding voyages carrying one or more revenue passengers and voyages listed in published timetables as open to passengers. This shall include voyages that are normally used for freight transport, but for logistical reasons do not carry revenue loads. (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Fuel used for waterborne navigation, including fishing, should also be taxed, and the Member States party to international agreements providing for the exemption of that fuel, have to, by the date of the application of this Directive, ensure they eliminate the incompatibilities. It is necessary to allow for a different level of taxation to be applied to the use of energy products and electricity for intra-EU waterborne regular service navigation, fishing and freight transport and their respective at berth activities. Considering the specificity of those uses, the minimum levels of taxation should be lower than the ones applicable to general motor fuel use. In order to provide an incentive to the use of sustainable alternative fuels and electricity, such fuels and electricity should be exempted from taxation for ten years. Energy products and electricity used for the remaining intra- EU waterborne navigation should be subject to the standard levels of taxation applicable to motor fuels and electricity in the Member States.
Amendment 157 #
(23 a) In line with the proposal for a Regulation on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure and the proposal for a Regulation on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport, this Directive should promote the cost-efficient deployment of installations and the use of shore-side electricity by providing a permanent tax exemption to shore-side electricity, thereby setting the right incentives.
Amendment 158 #
5. Member States mayshall apply under fiscal control total or partial exemptions to electricity directly supplied to vessels berthed in ports. (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. The revenues related to maritime transport shall be earmarked by the Member States and used to support projects and investments in the maritime sector. The eligible projects and investments shall focus on energy efficiency, energy transition, sustainable and circular ports, innovative technologies and the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, supporting the decarbonisation of the sector.
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. The revenues related to inland waterway transport shall be used to set up a dedicated EU inland waterway fund. The eligible projects and investments shall focus on ship retrofitting and renewal in order to improve the energy efficiency of ships and support investments in innovative and energy-saving technologies as well as port infrastructure, such as the deployment of alternative fuels, supporting the decarbonisation of the sector.
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) In particular, highly efficient combined heat and power generation and, in order to promote the use of alternative energy sources, renewable forms of energy may qualify for preferential treatment. It is desirable to establish a Union framework to allow Member States to exempt or reduce excise duties so as to promote biofuels, thereby contributing to the better functioning of the internal market and affording Member States and economic operators a sufficient degree of legal certainty. Distortions of competition should be limited and the incentive of a reduction in the basic costs for producers and distributors of biofuels should be maintained through, inter alia, the adjustments by Member States taking into account changes in raw material prices.
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Targeted exemptions or reductions in the tax level may prove necessary to incentivise the achievement of environmental protection objectives and, the improvements in energy efficiency and the international competitiveness of the Union productive sector.
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Targeted exemptions or reductions in the tax level may prove necessary to tackle the social impact of energy taxes. An exemption from taxation may temporarily prove necessary to protect vulnerable households recognised as lower and middle income by Member States.
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) TargetedCertain exemptions or reductions in the tax level may prove necessary to tackle the social imp; notably because of the lactk of energy taxes. An exemption from taxation may temporarily prove necessary to protect vulnerable householda stronger harmonisation at the Union level, because of the risks of a loss of international competitiveness or because of social or environmental considerations.
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 31 – paragraph 1
Article 31 – paragraph 1
Every five years and for the first time five years after 1 January 2023, the Commission shall submit to the Council and the European Parliament a report on the application of this Directive.
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 5 – point b
b) ‘low-carbon fuels’ shall mean low- carbon hydrogenfossil-based hydrogen with carbon capture and synthetic gaseous and liquid fuels the energy content of which is derived from fossil-based hydrogen with carbon capture low-carbon hydrogen, as well as any fossil-based fuels, which meet the technical screening criteria for determining the conditions under which a specific economic activity qualifies as contributing substantially to climate change mitigation according to Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council436 and Annex I to Delegated Regulation (EU) […]/[…]37 44. ‘Recycled Carbon Fuels’, as defined by Article 2(35) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, shall be included in this category. _________________ 36 Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2020 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment, and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 (OJ L 198, 22.6.2020, p. 13) 37 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) […]/[...] supplementing Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing the technical screening criteria for determining the conditions under which an economic activity qualifies as contributing substantially to climate change mitigation or climate change adaptation and for determining whether that economic activity causes no significant harm to any of the other environmental objectives, C/2021/2800 final (OJ […], p.[…]).
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 2 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 2 – paragraph 1
An energy product has a dual use when it is used both as heating fuel and for purposes other than as motor fuel and heating fuel. The use of energy products for chemical reduction and in electrolytic, mineralogical and metallurgical processes, including various hydrogen production methods, such as methane pyrolysis or carbon capture, storage and utilisation, when energy products are used directly in or to provide a direct energy input to the process, or their consumption is connected to the process, shall be regarded as dual use,
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 3
— electricity used principally for the purposes of chemical reduction and in electrolytic, mineralogical and metallurgical processes, when electricity is used directly in or to provide a direct energy input to the process, or its consumption is connected to the process,
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that where equalProvided that they respect the minimum levels of taxation apre laid down in Annex I in relation to a given use, equal levels of taxation are fixed for products put to that use. Member States shall also replicate at any time the ranking of minimum levels of taxation as laid down in Annex I in relation to difscribed by this Directive and that they are compatible with Community law, differentiated rates of taxation may be applied by Member States, under fiscal control, in the following cases: – between business and non-business use, for energy products and electricity referrent products for each given used to in Articles 9 and 10.
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. TWhe minimum levels of taxation laid down in this Directive shall be adapted every year starting from 1 January 2024 to take account of the changes in the harmonised index of consumer prices excluding energy and unprocessed food as published by Eurostat. The minimum levels shall be adapted automatically, by increasing or decreasing the base amount in euro by the percentage change in thare a transitional period is applicable as provided for in Annex I, the Commission shall assess the need to prolong the transitional period. The Commission shall therefore keep the minimum levels of taxation as laid down in this Directive under review in line with Article 31.In its assessment the Commission shall give particular consideration to the technological and market maturity of alternative energy carriers, as well as taking into account assessments from Member States that demonstrate that cleaner alternatives are not readily available on the market iandex over the pr are not expecteding calendar year to be available in the short term.
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The minimum levels of taxation laid down in this Directive shall be adapted every year starting from 1 January 2024 to take account of the changes shall be adapted , on the basis of transparent and holistic assessment taking the harmonised index of consumer prices excluding energy and unprocessed food as published by Eurostat. The minimum levels shall be adapted automaticallyrisk of loss of international competitiveness fully into account, by increasing or decreasing the base amount in euro by the percentage change in that index over the preceding calendar year.
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Without prejudice to Article 5(2), when a transitional period is applicable as provided for in Table A of Annex I, the increase in the minimum levels of taxation shall be fixed at one tenth per year until 1 January 2033. For low-carbon fuels, the minimum level of taxation set for the first year of the transitional period shall apply. until 1 January 2033.
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Without prejudice to Article 5(2), when a transitional period is applicable as provided for in Table B of Annex I, the increase in the minimum levels of taxation shall be fixed at one tenth per year until 1 January 2033. For low-carbon fuels, the minimum level of taxation set for the first year of the transitional period shall apply until 1 January 2033permanently.
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Without prejudice to Article 5(2), when a transitional period is applicable as provided for in Table C of Annex I, the increase in the minimum levels of taxation shall be fixed at one tenth per year until 1 January 2033. For low-carbon fuels, the minimum level of taxation set for the first year of the transitional period shall apply until 1 January 2033permanently.
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Without prejudice to other Union provisions, Member States may apply under fiscal control exemptions or reductions in the level of taxation to energy products and electricity used for high-efficiency cogeneration.´
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The minimum levels of taxation referred to in the first subparagraph shall start from zero and increase each year by one tenth of the final minimum rates, set out in Tables A and D of Annex I, over a transitional period of ten years. A minimum rate of zero shall apply to sustainable biofuels and biogas, low-carbon fuels, renewable fuels of non-biological origin, advanced sustainable biofuels and biogas, and electricity over that transitional period of ten years.
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The minimum levels of taxation referred to in the first subparagraph shall start from zero and increase each year by one tenth of the final minimum rates, set out in Tables A and D of Annex I, over a transitional period of ten years. A minimum rate of zero shall apply to sustainable biofuels and biogas, low-carbon fuels, renewable fuels of non-biological origin, advanced sustainable biofuels and biogas, and electricity over that transitional period of ten years.
Amendment 283 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. The revenues generated shall be earmarked by the Member States and used to support projects and investments in the aviation sector. The eligible projects and investments should focus on energy efficiency, energy transition, sustainable and circular airports, innovative technologies and the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, supporting the decarbonisation of the sector.
Amendment 286 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Without prejudice to Article 5, Member states shall apply, as a single use, under fiscal control not less than minimum levels of taxation as set out in Tables B and D of Annex I to energy products supplied for use as fuel to vessels, and to electricity used directly for charging electric vessels, for the purposes of intra-EU waterborne regular service navigation, fishing and freight transport. The Commission shall establish by means of a delegated act a calculation mechanism to tax the amount of fuel consumed within EU-waters, based on MRV reporting.1a _________________ 1a Regulation (EU) 2015/757 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport, and amending directive 2009/16/EC.
Amendment 289 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 292 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 5
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 5
For the purposes of this Article, ‘freight transport’ shall mean a scheduled or non- scheduled service performed by vessel carrying revenue loads other than revenue passengers, excluding voyages carrying one or more revenue passengers and voyages listed in published timetables as open to passengers. This shall include voyages that are normally used for freight transport, but for logistical reasons do not carry revenue loads. (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 296 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 5
Article 15 – paragraph 5
5. Member States mayshall apply under fiscal control total or partial exemptions to electricity directly supplied to vessels berthed in ports.
Amendment 298 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. The revenues related to inland waterway transport shall be used to set up a dedicated EU inland waterway fund. The eligible projects and investments shall focus on ship retrofitting and renewal in order to improve the energy efficiency of ships and support investments in innovative and energy-saving technologies as well as port infrastructure, such as the deployment of alternative fuels, supporting the decarbonisation of the sector.
Amendment 299 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. The revenues related to maritime transport shall be earmarked by the Member States and used to support projects and investments in the maritime sector. The eligible projects and investments shall focus on energy efficiency, energy transition, sustainable and circular ports, innovative technologies and the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, supporting the decarbonisation of the sector.
Amendment 308 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) electricity and electricity generated by renewable hydrogene:
Amendment 314 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 5 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 5 a (new)
- generated from renewable gases and renewable fuels of non-biological origin;
Amendment 316 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b – paragraph 1 a (new)
Member States may also exempt energy products and electricity used for high- efficiency cogeneration.
Amendment 321 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) renewable fuels of non-biological origin, advancedlow-carbon fuels, sustainable biofuels, bioliquids, biogas and advanced- sustainable products falling within CN codes 4401 and 4402;
Amendment 325 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(e a) energy products and electricity used for agricultural, horticultural or aqua cultural works and forestry.
Amendment 326 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(e b) energy products supplied for use as fuel for commercial fishing activity and electricity produced on board a fishing vessel.
Amendment 327 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point e c (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point e c (new)
(e c) renewable hydrogen
Amendment 342 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point c – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point c – paragraph 2
For the purposes of point (c), energy products and electricity used by households recognised as vulnerable may be exempt for a maximum period of ten years after the entry into force of this Directive. For the purposes of this paragraph, ‘vulnerable households’ shall mean households significantly affected by the impacts of this Directive which, for the purpose of this Directive, means that they are below the ‘at risk of poverty’” threshold, defined as 60% of the national median equivalised disposable incomeMember States shall be free to decide on the definition of ‘vulnerable households’.
Amendment 366 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 a (new)
Article 26 a (new)
Article 26 a Reporting obligations of the Commission - Social monitor By … [two years after the date of entry into force of this Directive] and every two years thereafter, the Commission shall adopt and make publicly available a report providing detailed assessments of the situation of energy prices in Member States and on the EU market and of the effects of this Directive thereon. That Report shall include all relevant facts and figures covering energy prices developments, as well as an assessment of the effects of the implementation of this Directive on those prices, with special emphasis on households living in the condition of energy poverty as defined in this Directive. The Commission shall in this respect take into consideration the different starting positions of Member States and assess possible extensions of the transitional period and exemptions. This shall specifically apply to justified cases related to households living in the condition of energy poverty to prevent inadequate price jumps that may occur after the end of the transitional period. The Commission in cooperation with Member States shall use the criteria set out in this Directive to identify and report on the number of households that are living in energy poverty.
Amendment 377 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 31 – paragraph 1
Article 31 – paragraph 1
Every five years and for the first time five years after 1 January 2023, the Commission shall submit to the Council and the European Parliament a report on the application of this Directive.
Amendment 381 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 31 – paragraph 1
Article 31 – paragraph 1
Every five years and for the first time five years after 1 January 2023, the Commission shall submit to the Council and to the European Parliament a report on the application of this Directive.
Amendment 385 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 31 – paragraph 2
Article 31 – paragraph 2
The report by the Commission shall, inter alia, examine the minimum levels of taxation, the impact of innovation and technological developments, in particular as regards energy efficiency, the use of electricity in transport, the overall competitiveness of our industries, and the justification for the exemptions, reductions and differentiations laid down in this Directive. The report shall take into account the proper functioning of the internal market, environmental and social considerations, the real value of the minimum levels of taxation and the relevant wider objectives of the Treaties.
Amendment 388 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – table A – rows 15 and 16
Annex I – table A – rows 15 and 16
Amendment 393 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – table A – row 16 a (new)
Annex I – table A – row 16 a (new)
Amendment 394 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – table B – rows 15 and 16
Annex I – table B – rows 15 and 16
Amendment 399 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – table B – row 16 a (new)
Annex I – table B – row 16 a (new)
Amendment 405 #
Amendment 408 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – table C – row 19 a (new)
Annex I – table C – row 19 a (new)