9 Amendments of Christophe HANSEN related to 2018/0332(COD)
Amendment 11 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) Studies have shown that the half- yearly clock change has a negative impact on human and animal health.
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) The energy for lighting saved by switching to summer time – the initial goal – is more than outweighed by increased consumption of energy for heating and the fact the main heating period has been brought forward.
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Commission has examined available evidence, which points to the importance of having harmonised Union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and avoid, inter alia, disruptions to the scheduling of transport operations and the functioning of information and communication systems, higher costs to cross-border trade, or lower productivity for goods and services. Evidence is not conclusive as to whether the benefits of summer-time arrangements outweigh the inconveniences linked to a biannual change of time.
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The existence of different time zones would have a dramatic impact on work and family life, especially in border regions with many daily commuters.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the functioning of the internal market is not thereby disrupted, Member States should agree on a possible change in standard time in consultation with the other Member States and, where possible, adopt a harmonised approach. In order to prevent the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should notify the Commission in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. It should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) While it is legally not possible to oblige member states to decide for a dedicated time zone, all efforts must be done to avoid unnecessary complications. Therefore, Commission and member states should be in permanent dialogue about the respective choice.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 2019, in consultation with the other Member States, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 2019. In doing so, the Member States shall adopt a harmonised approach. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission at least 6 monthsone year before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 6 monthsone year before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change.
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 AprilOctober 2019.