1159 Amendments of Karin KARLSBRO
Amendment 45 #
2024/0176(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Highlights the alarming situation of the Baltic Sea where historical overfishing together with long term pollution has created the collapse and near collapse of several stocks; confirms the pressing need for further action to fully implement an ecosystem based approach, including actions aiming at securing a biodiverse and healthy marine ecosystems; points out the need for further research and data gathering as well as proper implementation of fisheries rules such as the Control Regulation and the need for proper funding in this regard;
Amendment 5 #
2023/2107(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the fourth meeting of the Joint Committee, under the EPA, took place in April 2023;
Amendment 8 #
2023/2107(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the work and positive nature of the EU-Japan Summit in July 2023; endorses the Joint Statement’s commitment to the EU and Japan’s ever- closer strategic partnership;
Amendment 13 #
2023/2107(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that the EPA has opened new markets for goods and several agri-food sectors, resulting in an increase of more than 20% in trade in goods and 30 % in EU agri-food exports to Japan since 2018;
Amendment 19 #
2023/2107(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. RecallHighlights the importance of implementing the EPA fully and effectively, including in the areas of government procurement to ensure transparency, and sanitary and phytosanitary commitments to speed up and simplify import procedures;
Amendment 22 #
2023/2107(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines that thanks to the EPA in place, EU Japan trade quickly restored pre-Covid trade levels in 2021, and beyond in 2022; supports the Commission is finding further opportunities to increase trade with Japan;
Amendment 23 #
2023/2107(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Takes note with satisfaction that ILO Convention 105, on abolition of forced labour, has entered into force in Japan on 19 July 2022, reflecting the clear commitments in the agreement to pursue the ratification of fundamental ILO conventions; expects ratification and implementation also of outstanding core convention 111, on discrimination, to follow in a timely manner;
Amendment 34 #
2023/2107(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Welcomes the signing of the Administrative Arrangement between the Directorate General for Internal, Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMES (DG GROW) and Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) in July 2023; calls on the EU and Japan to ensure strong cooperation on critical raw material supply chains;
Amendment 43 #
2023/2107(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Highlights that Japan is the EU’s closest partner in the Indo-Pacific region with whom the EU should enhance cooperation on economic resilience and security, including byfully in line with the European Economic Security strategy of de-risking, however continuously also focusing on addressing non- market practices.
Amendment 51 #
2023/2107(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Notes that since the negotiations of the EPA, both the CPTPP and RCEP have entered into force, and IPEF has been launched, all of which include Japan as a member;
Amendment 156 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) NGT plants that could also occur naturally or be produced by conventional breeding techniques and their progeny obtained by conventional breeding techniques (‘category 1 NGT plants’) should be treated as plants that have occurred naturally or have been produced by conventional breeding techniques, given that they are equivalent and that their risks are comparable, thereby derogating in full from the Union GMO legislation and GMO related requirements in sectoral legislation. In order to ensure legal certainty, this Regulation should set out the criteria to ascertain if a NGT plant is equivalent to naturally occurring or conventionally bred plants and lay down a procedure for competent authorities to verify and take a decision on the fulfillment of those criteria, prior to the release or placing on the market of NGT plants or NGT products. Those criteria should be objective and based on science. They should cover the type and extent of genetic modifications that can be observed in nature or in organisms obtained with conventional breeding techniques and should include thresholds for both size and number of genetic modifications to the genome of NGT plants. Since scientific and technical knowledge evolves rapidly in this area, the Commission should be empowered in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to update these criteria in light of scientific and technical progress as regards the type and extent of genetic modifications that can occur in nature or through conventional breeding.
Amendment 183 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Since the criteria for considering that a NGT plant is equivalent to naturally occurring or conventionally bred plants are unrelated to the type of activity that requires the deliberate release of the NGT plant, a declaration of the category 1 NGT plant status made prior to its deliberate release for any other purpose than placing on the market in the territory of the Union should also be valid for the placing on the market of related NGT products. In view of the high uncertainty existing at the field trial stage about the product reaching the market and the likely involvement of smaller operators in such releases, the verification procedure of category 1 NGT plant status prior to field trials should be conducted by national competent authorities as this would be less administratively burdensome for operators, and a decision should be taken at Union level only in case there are comments to the verification report by other national competent authorities. Where the verification request is submitted prior to the placing on the market of NGT products, the procedure should be conducted at Union levelin consultation with the Commission and the European Food Safety Authority ('EFSA') only if there are reasoned objections by other Member States in order to ensure effectiveness of the verification procedure and consistency of the category 1 NGT plant status declarations.
Amendment 222 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and the Council on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) 834/2007(47 ) prohibits the use of GMOs and products from and by GMOs in organic production. It defines GMOs for the purposes of that Regulation by reference to Directive 2001/18/EC, excluding from the prohibition GMOs which have been obtained through the techniques of genetic modification listed in Annex 1.B of Directive 2001/18/EC. As a result, category 2 NGT plants will be banned in organic production. However, it is necessary to clarify the status of category 1 NGT plants for the purposes of organic production. The use of new genomic techniques is currently incompatible with the concept of organic production in the Regulation (EC) 2018/848 and with consumers’ perception of organic products. The use of category 1 NGT plants should therefore be also prohibiAs category 1 NGT plants could also have been obtained with conventional breeding techniques, their use should be permitted in organic production. _________________ 47 Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 (OJ L 150, 14.6.2018, p. 1).
Amendment 319 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) In order to enable NGT plants to contribute to the sustainability objectives of the Green Deal and the Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies, cultivation of NGT plants in the Union should be facilitated. This requires predictability for breeders and farmers as regards the possibility to cultivate such plants in the Union. Therefore, thit should not be possibilityle for Member States to adopt measures restricting or prohibiting the cultivation of category 2 NGT plants in all or part of their territory, set out in Article 26b of Directive 2001/18/EC, as this would undermine those goals.
Amendment 329 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) To achieve the goal of ensuring the effective functioning of the internal market, for NGT plants and related products should benefit from, the free movement of goods should be ensured, provided they comply with the requirements of other Union law.
Amendment 335 #
2023/0226(COD)
(40) Given the novelty of the NGTs, it will be important to monitor closely the development and presence on the market of NGT plants and products and evaluate any accompanying impact on human and animal health, the environment and environmental, economic and social sustainability. Information should be collected regularly andongoing development of new genomic techniques, the Commission should carry out an evaluation within five years after the adoption of the first decision allowing the deliberate release or the marketing of NGT plants or NGT products in the Union, the Commission should carry out an evaluation of this Regulation to. This evaluation should measure the progress made towards the availability of NGT plants or NGT products containing such characteristics or properties on the EU market, with the aim of further improving this Regulation.
Amendment 363 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48 a (new)
Recital 48 a (new)
Amendment 392 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ‘NGT plant’ means a genetically modified plant obtained by targeted mutagenesis or cisgenesis, or a combination thereof, on the condition that it does not contain any genetic material originating from outside the breeders’ gene pool that temporarily may have been inserted during the development of the NGT plant;
Amendment 401 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘targeted mutagenesis’ means mutagenesis techniques resulting in modification(s) of the DNA sequence at precisetargeted locations in the genome of an organism;
Amendment 429 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
(b) is progeny of the NGT plant(s) referred to in point (a), including progeny derived by crossing of such plants, on the condition that there are no further modifications that would make it subject to Directive 2001/18/EC orr progeny that has undergone further modifications and fulfils the criteria of equivalence to conventional plants, as set out in Annex I of this Regulation 1829/2003;
Amendment 431 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b a (new)
(ba) products for which it is not possible to provide an analytical method to detect, identify and quantify a genetic change made by an new genomic technique.
Amendment 443 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) ‘NGT product’ means a product, other than food and feed, containing or, consisting of aor produced from NGT plants and food and feedother products containing, or consisting of or produced from such a plants;
Amendment 474 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) the plant is a category 2 NGT plant, and has been granted consent or has been authorised in accordance with Chapter III.
Amendment 487 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – title
Article 5 – title
Status of category 1 NGT plants and products
Amendment 495 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Amendment 565 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 7
Article 6 – paragraph 7
7. The other Member States and the Commission may make commentreasoned objections to the verification report within 20 days from the date of receipt of that report regard to the fulfilment of the criteria set out in Annex I, within 20 days from the date of receipt of that report. A reasoned objection by a Member State shall be science-based and shall directly refer to the criteria as set out in Annex I.
Amendment 579 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 8
Article 6 – paragraph 8
8. In the absence of any commentsreasoned objection from a Member State or the Commission, within 10 working days from the expiry of the deadline referred to in paragraph 7, the competent authority that prepared the verification report shall adopt a decision declaring whether the NGT plant is a category 1 NGT plant. It shall transmit the decision without undue delay to the requester, the other Member States and to the Commission.
Amendment 590 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 9
Article 6 – paragraph 9
9. In cases where a commentreasoned objection is made by another Member State or by the Commission by the deadline referred to in paragraph 7, the competent authority that prepared the verification report shall forward the comment(s) to the Commissionreasoned objection to the Commission and the other Member States without undue delay.
Amendment 598 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 10
Article 6 – paragraph 10
10. The Commission, after having consulted the European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’), shall prepare a draft decision declaring whether the NGT plant is a category 1 NGT plant within 45 working days from the date of receipt of the commentreasoned objection(s), taking the latter into account. The decision shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 28(2).
Amendment 662 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8a Free movement Member States shall not prohibit, restrict, or impede the deliberate release or the placing on the market of category 1 NGT plants and related products, which comply with the requirements of this Regulation.
Amendment 792 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point l
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point l
(l) methods for sampling (including references to existing official or standardised sampling methods), detection, identification and quantification of the NGT plant. In cases where it is not feasible to provide an analytical method that detects, identifies and quantifies, if duly justified by the notifier, the modalities to comply with analytical method requirements shall be adapted as specified in the implementing act adopted in accordance with Article 27, point (e) and the guidance referred to in Article 29(2)plant should be considered as category 1 NGT plant in accordance with Article 3(7)(c) of this Regulation;
Amendment 885 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. The incentives in this Article shall apply to category 2 NGT plants and category 2 NGT products, where at least one of the intended trait(s) of the NGT plant conveyed by the genetic modification is contained in Part 1 of Annex IIIArticle 51(1) of Regulation (2023/0227) and it does not have any traits referred to in Part 2 of that Annex.
Amendment 1012 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Every three years, the Commission shall review the criteria listed in Annex I and Annex III of this Regulation and, where appropriate, amend them by means of a delegated act, in order to ensure adaptation to the latest scientific and technological progress.
Amendment 1014 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. No later than December 2026, the Commission shall present a study to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the effects of patenting plants on advancement in plant breeding, the influence of patents on breeders' accessibility to genetic resources and methods, the availability of seeds for farmers and the EU's competitiveness in the field of plant biotechnology. Where appropriate, the report shall be accompanied by a legislative proposal amending the framework for intellectual property rights for plants.
Amendment 1049 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1
A NGT plant is considered equivalent to conventional plants when it differs from the recipient/parental plant by no more than 20 genetic modifications per haploid genome of the types referred to in points 1 to 5, in any DNA sequence sharing sequence similarity with the targeted site that can be predicted by bioinformatic tools.
Amendment 1075 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 3 – introductory part
Annex I – point 3 – introductory part
(3) on the condition that the genetic modification does not interrupt an endogenous genecreate a chimeric protein:
Amendment 1083 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 3 – point a
Annex I – point 3 – point a
(a) targeted insertion of a contiguous DNA sequence existing in the breeder’s gene pool;
Amendment 1169 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Traits justifying the incentives referred to in Article 22: are listed in Article 52(1) of Regulation (EU) 2023/0227.
Amendment 1172 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Amendment 1175 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Amendment 1176 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Amendment 1179 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Amendment 1181 #
2023/0226(COD)
Amendment 1183 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Amendment 1184 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Amendment 31 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Regarding external aspects, timely and relevant EU trade and investment agreements will play a key role in providing stable and diversified supply chains to contribute to the net-zero manufacturing technology goal and in particular regarding emerging markets and developing economies, the EU will seek win-win partnerships in the framework of its Global Gateway strategy, which contribute to the diversification of its raw materials supply chain as well as to partner countries’ efforts to pursue twin transition and develop local value addition.
Amendment 31 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The net-zero transformation is already causing huge industrial, economic, and geopolitical shifts across the globe, which will become ever more pronounced as the world advances in its decarbonisation efforts. The road to net zero translates into strong opportunities for the expansion of Union’s net-zero industry, making use of the strength of the Single Market, by promoting investment in technologies in the field of renewable energy technologies , electricity and heat storage technologies, heat pumps, grid technologies, renewable fuels of non- biological origin technologies, electrolysers and fuel cells, fusion, small modular reactors and related best-in-class fuels, carbon capture, utilisation, and storage technologies, biosolutions and energy-system related energy efficiency technologies, and efficient water technology and their supply chains, allowing for the decarbonisation of our economic sectors, from energy supply to transport, buildings, and industry. A strong net zero industry within the European Union can help significantly in reaching the Union’s climate and energy targets effectively, as well as in supporting other Green Deal objectives, while creating jobs and growth.
Amendment 37 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) To meet the 2030 climate and energy targets, energy efficiency needs to be prioritised. Saving energy is the cheapest, safest and cleanest way to meet those targets. ‘Energy efficiency first’ is an overall principle of EU energy policy and is important in both its practical applications in policy and investment decisions. Therefore, it is essential to expand the Union’s manufacturing capacity for energy efficient technologies, such as heat pumps and smart grid technologies, that help the EU reduce and control its energy consumption. Additionally, in view of the water-energy nexus, it will be critical to ensure the uptake of technologies facilitating a reduction of the water footprint within net-zero strategic projects.
Amendment 42 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
Amendment 47 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The net-zero transformation is already causing huge industrial, economic, and geopolitical shifts across the globe, which will become ever more pronounced as the world advances in its decarbonisation efforts. The road to net zero translates into strong opportunities for the expansion of Union’s net-zero industry, making use of the strength of the Single Market, without prejudice to Regulation(EU) 2019/452, by promoting investment in technologies in the field of renewable energy technologies , electricity and heat storage technologies, heat pumps, grid technologies, renewable fuels of non- biological origin technologies, electrolysers and fuel cells, fusion, small modular reactors and related best-in-class fuels, carbon capture, utilisation, and storage technologies, and energy-system related energy efficiency technologies and their supply chains, allowing for the decarbonisation of our economic sectors, from energy supply to transport, buildings, and industry. A strong net zero industry within the European Union can help significantly in reaching the Union’s climate and energy targets effectively, as well as in supporting other Green Deal objectives, while creating jobs and growth.
Amendment 62 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) To achieve the 2030 objectives a particular focus is needed on some of the net-zero technologies, also in view their significant contribution towards the path to net zero by 2050. These technologies include solar photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies, onshore and offshore renewable technologies, battery/storage technologies, heat pumps and geothermal energy technologies, electrolysers and fuel cells, sustainable biofuels including sustainable biogas/biomethane, carbon capture and storage technologies and grid technologies. These technologies play a key role in the Union’s open strategic autonomy, ensuring that citizens have access to clean, affordable, secure energy. Given their role, these technologies should benefit from even faster permitting procedures, obtain the status of the highest national significance possible under national law and benefit from additional support to crowd-in investments.
Amendment 67 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In order to maintain competitiveness and reduce current strategic import dependencies in key net- zero technology products and their supply chains, while avoiding the formation of new ones, the Union needs to continue strengthening its net zero industrial base and become more competitive and innovation friendly, in parallel to diversifying its sources for imports of those products. The Union needs to enable the development of manufacturing capacity faster, simpler and in a more predictable way.
Amendment 73 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The development of carbon capture and storage solutions for industry is confronted with a coordination failure. On the one hand, despite the growing CO2 price incentive provided by the EU Emissions Trading System, for industry to invest into capturing CO2 emissions making such investments economically viable, they face a significant risk of not being able to access a permitted geological storage site. On the other hand, investors into first CO2 storage sites face upfront costs to identify develop and appraise them even before they can apply for a regulatory storage permit. Transparency about potential CO2 storage capacity in terms of the geological suitability of relevant areas and existing geological data, in particular from the exploration of hydrocarbon production sites, can support market operators to plan their investments. Member State should make such data publicly available and report regularly in a forward-looking perspective about progress in developing CO2 storage sites and the corresponding needs for injection and storage capacities above, in order to collectively reach the Union-wide target for CO2 injection capacity. To ensure that injection capacity will deliver the expected CO2 removals and to avoid stranded assets, CCS value chains including capture-transport and storage need to be established by 2030.
Amendment 81 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) A key bottleneck for carbon capture investments that are today increasingly economically viable is the availability of operating CO2 storage sites in Europe, which underpin the incentives from Directive 2003/87/EC. To scale up the technology and expand its leading manufacturing capacities, the EU needs to develop a forward-looking supply of permanent geological CO2 storage sites permitted in accordance with Directive 2009/31/EU36 . By defining a Union target of 560 million tonnes of annual operational CO2 injection capacity by 2030, in line with the expected capacities needed in 2030, the relevant sectors can coordinate their investments towards a European Net- Zero CO2 transport and storage value chain that industries can use to decarbonise their operations. This initial deployment will also support further CO2 storage in a 2050 perspective. According to the Commission’s estimates, the Union could need to capture up to 550 million tonnes of CO2 annually by 2050 to meet the net zero objective37 , including for carbon removals. Such a first industrial-scale storage capacity will de-risk investments into the capturing of CO2 emissions as important tool to reach climate neutrality. When this regulation is incorporated into the EEA Agreement, the Union target of 50 million tonnes of annual operational CO2 injection capacity by 2030 will be adjusted accordingly. _________________ 36 Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the geological storage of carbon dioxide and amending Council Directive 85/337/EEC, European Parliament and Council Directives 2000/60/EC, 2001/80/EC, 2004/35/EC, 2006/12/EC, 2008/1/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 (Text with EEA relevance), (OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 114). 37 In depth analysis in support of the Commission Communication (2018/773) A Clean Planet for all. A European long-term strategic vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy.
Amendment 82 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) To reach the Union’s target of 60 million tonnes of annual operational CO2 injection capacity by 2030 it is necessary to support cross-border transportation of CO2 and to overcome the limitations set by the London Protocol. The Commission should develop a CO2 infrastructure plan with actions towards creating a regulatory and financial framework to establish a unified CCS market in the EU.
Amendment 84 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) By defining CO2 storage sites that contribute to the Union’s 2030 target as net-zero strategic projects, the development of CO2 storage sites can be accelerated and facilitated, and the increasing industrial demand for storage sites can be channelled towards the most-cost-effective storage sites. An increasing volume of depleting gas and oil fields that could be converted in safe CO2 storage sites are at the end of their useful production lifetime. In addition, the oil and gas industry has affirmed its determination to embark on an energy transition and possesses the assets, skills and knowledge needed to explore and develop additional storage sites. To reach the Union’s target of 560 million tonnes of annual operational CO2 injection capacity by 2030, the sector needs to pool its contributions to ensure that carbon capture and storage as a climate solution is available ahead of demand. In order to ensure a timely, Union-wide and cost- effective development of CO2 storage sites in line with the EU objective for injection capacity, licensees of oil and gas production in the EU should contribute to this target pro rata of their oil and gas manufacturing capacity, while providing flexibilities to cooperate and take into account other contributions of third parties.
Amendment 85 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) As indicated in the Communication on the Green Deal Industrial Plan for the Net-Zero Age, published on 1 February 2023, the Union’s industry’s market shares are under strong pressure, due to subsidies in third countries which undermine a level playing field. This translates in a need for a rapid and ambitious reaction from the Union in modernising its legal framework, including full implementation and effective use of its Foreign Subsidies Instrument regulation.
Amendment 88 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) After the entry into force of this regulation, the Commission shall assess the introduction of post-2030 targets for CO2 storage to contribute to the Union´s 2035, 2040 and 2045 climate targets and to the objective to reach climate neutrality at the latest by 2050.
Amendment 129 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
ba) the risk-based strategy of diversifying away from single country dependence.
Amendment 148 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) Given their role in ensuring the Union’s security of supply for net-zero technologies, and their contribution to the Union’s open strategic autonomy and the green and digital transition, responsible permitting authorities should considerpresume Net- Zero Strategic Projects to be in the public interest. Based on its case-by-case assessment, a responsible permitting authority may conclude that the public interest served by the project overrides the public interests related to nature and environmental protection and that consequently the project mayshould be authorised, provided that all relevant conditions set out in Directive 2000/60/EC, Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC63and time limits are met. _________________ 63 Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds (OJ L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7–25).
Amendment 151 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point s a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point s a (new)
(sa) ‘Net Zero Industrial Partnerships’ means the collaboration with like-minded countries to diversify trade and investments in net-zero technologies.
Amendment 164 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57
Recital 57
(57) The environmental assessments and authorisations required under Union law, including in relation to water, air, ecosystems, habitats, biodiversity and birds, are an integral part of the permit granting procedure for a net zero technologies manufacturing project and an essential safeguard to ensure negative environmental impacts are prevented or minimised. However, to ensure that permit granting procedures for net zero technologies manufacturing projects are predictable and timely, a they should not exceed the pre-set time limit for any stage in the permitting process. Any potential to streamline the required assessments and authorisations while not lowering the level of environmental protection should be realised. In that regard, it should be ensured that the necessary assessments are bundled to prevent unnecessary overlap and it should be ensured that project promoters and responsible authorities explicitly agree on the scope of the bundled assessment before the assessment is carried out to prevent unnecessary follow-up.
Amendment 172 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58
Recital 58
(58) Land use conflicts can create barriers to the deployment of net zero technologies manufacturing projects. Well- designed plans, including spatial plans and zoning, that take into account the potential for implementing net-zero technologies manufacturing projects and whose potential environmental impacts are assessed, have the potential to help balance public goods and interests, decreasing the potential for conflict and accelerating the sustainable deployment of net-zero technologies manufacturing projects in the Union. Responsible national, regional and local authorities should therefore consider the inclusion ofinclude, where relevant, provisions for net-zero technologies manufacturing projects when developing relevant plans.
Amendment 179 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 62
Recital 62
(62) Net-zero regulatory sandboxes can be an important tool to promote innovation in the field of net-zero technologies ands well as regulatory learning and should include all technologies with potential to enable the transition to a climate neutral, clean economy and reduce strategic dependencies. Innovation needs to be enabled through experimentation spaces as scientific outcomes need to be tested in a controlled real-word environment. Regulatory sandboxes should be introduced to test innovative net-zero technologies in a controlled environment for a limited amount of time It is appropriate to strike a balance between legal certainty for participants in the Net- Zero regulatory sandboxes and the achievement of the objectives of Union law. As Net-Zero regulatory sandboxes must in any case comply with the essential requirements on Net-Zero technology laid out in Union and national law, it is appropriate to provide that participants , who comply with the eligibility requirements for Net-Zero regulatory sandboxes and who follow, in good faith, the guidance provided by the competent authorities and the terms and conditions of the plan agreed with those authorities, are not subject to any administrative fines or penalties. This is justified as the safeguards in place will, in principle, ensure effective compliance with Union or Member State law on the Net-Zero technology supervised in the regulatory sandboxes. The Commission will publish a Guidance for Sandboxes document in 2023 as announced in the New European Innovation Agenda to support Member States in preparing the net zero technology sandboxes. Those innovative technologies could eventually be essential to achieve the Union’s climate neutrality objective, ensure the security of supply and resilience of the Union’s energy system, and consequently enter the scope of strategic net-zero technologies.
Amendment 206 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall assess the application referred to in paragraph 1 through a fair and transparent process within a month without prejudice to Regulation(EU) 2019/452. The absence of a decision by Member States within that time frame shall constitute an approval of the project.
Amendment 208 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall, if necessary, review and update the list of net-zero technologies and the annex of strategic net-zero technologies by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 33 one year after the date of entry into force of this Regulation and every year thereafter;
Amendment 209 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. The yearly review and update of the list of net-zero technologies and the annex of strategic net-zero technologies shall be based on the following criteria and an assessment of: 1. Technology neutrality with the aim of including relevant technologies that meet the criteria for substantial contribution to climate change mitigation in accordance with article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852; 2. Technology that is critical for meeting EU's climate neutrality target; 3. Technology with an untapped potential as well as technologies facing market failures due to insufficient funding and regulation;
Amendment 227 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ‘net-zero technologies’ means renewable energy technologies66 ; electricity and heat storage technologies; heat pumps; grid technologies; renewable fuels of non-biological origin technologies; sustainable alternative fuels technologies67 ; electrolysers and fuel cells; advanced technologies to produce energy from nuclear processes with minimal waste from the fuel cycle, small modular reactors, and related best-in-class fuels; carbon capture, utilisation, and storage technologies; biosolutions; and energy-system related energy efficiency technologies and efficient water technology. They refer to the final products, specific components and specific machinery primarily used for the production of those products. They shall have reached a technology readiness level of at least 8. _________________ 66 ‘renewable energy' means ‘renewable energy’ as defined in Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources 67 ‘sustainable alternative fuels’ means fuels covered by the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport, COM/2021/561 final and by the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and Council on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport COM/2021/562 final.
Amendment 233 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. Contracting authorities or contracting entities shall base the award of contracts for net-zero technology listed in the Annex in a public procurement procedure on the most economically advantageous tender, which shall include the best price-quality ratio, comprising at least the sustainability and resilience contribution of the tender, in compliance with Directives 2014/23/EU, 2014/24/EU, or 2014/25/EU and applicable sectoral legislation, as well as with the Union’s Regulation(EU) 2022/1031 and international commitments, including the GPA and other international agreements by which the Union is bound.
Amendment 240 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) ‘innovative net-zero technologies’ means technologies which satisfy the definition of ‘net-zero technologies’, except that they have not reached a tith potential to enable the transition to a climate neutral, clean echonology readiness level of at least 8my and reduce strategic dependencies, and that comprise genuine innovation which are not currently available on the market and are advanced enough to be tested in a controlled environment.
Amendment 255 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 a (new)
Article 22 a (new)
Article22a Net Zero Industrial Partnerships 1. Net-Zero Industrial Partnerships will have the objective of facilitating trade among participants, including by favouring necessary investments within the Union and in third countries, enhancing resilience and sustainability of the supportive value chains, and guaranteeing a level playing field. 2. Net-Zero Industrial Partnerships would be mutually beneficial in offering the Union diversification of suppliers while bringing added-value to the local economy and society of the partner country. 3. Once the negotiations of a Net Zero Industrial Partnership are concluded the Commission shall inform the Parliament and allow it sufficient time to express its view, before the partnership is signed. The Commission shall regularly inform the Parliament on the progress of the partnership.
Amendment 302 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5
Article 28 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall support the Commission in the implementation of the cooperation measures set out in the Net- Zero Industrial Partnership. Net-Zero Industrial Partnerships will have the objective of facilitating trade among participants, including by favouring necessary investments within the Union and in third countries, enhancing resilience and sustainability of the supportive value chains, and guaranteeing a level playing field.
Amendment 318 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Where an environmental impact assessment must be carried out in accordance with Articles 5 to 9 of Directive 2011/92/EU, the project promoter concerned shall request an opinion to the competent authority referred to in Article 4 on the scope and level of detail of the information to be included in the environmental impact assessment report pursuant to Article 5(1) of that Directive. The national competent authority shall ensure that the opinion referred to in the first subparagraph is issued as soon as possible and within a period of time not exceeding 3015 days from the date on which the project promoter submitted its request.
Amendment 329 #
2023/0081(COD)
2. The evaluation shall assess whether the objectives of this Regulation as established in Article 1 have been achieved, including the Net Zero Industrial Partnerships, and its impact on business users, especially SMEs, and end users, and the European Green Deal objectives.
Amendment 330 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. By…[1 year after the date of application of this Regulation],, the Commission shall present an impact assessment of the regulation to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee.
Amendment 334 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The national competent authority shall ensure that the authorities concerned issue a reasoned conclusion as referred to in Article 1(2), point (g)(iv) of Directive 2011/92/EU on the environmental impact assessment within threewo months of receiving all necessary information gathered pursuant to Articles 5, 6 and 7 of that Directive and completing the consultations referred to in Articles 6 and 7 of that Directive.
Amendment 337 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. In exceptional cases, where the nature, complexity, location or size of the proposed project so requires, the national competent authority may extend the time limits referred to in paragraph 3 by a maximum of 1 month, before their expiry and on a case-by-case basis. In that event, the national competent authority shall inform the project promoter of the reasons justifying the extension and of the date when the reasoned conclusion is expected in writing.
Amendment 338 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. The lack of a reasoned conclusion by the competent authority within the applicable time limits referred to in paragraph 3 shall result in a positive conclusion of the assessment procedure.
Amendment 340 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. The timeframes for consulting the public concerned on the environmental report referred to in Article 5(1) of Directive 2011/92/EU shall not be longer than 45 days. In cases falling under the second sub-paragraph of Article 6(4), this period shallcan be extended to 90 daysmaximum 90 days. In that event, the national competent authority shall inform the project promoter of the reasons justifying the extension.
Amendment 374 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Where plans include provisions for the development of net-zero technology manufacturing projects, including net-zero strategic projects and all the necessary infrastructure, are subject to an assessment pursuant to Directive 2001/42/EC and pursuant to Article 6 of Directive 92/43/EEC, those assessments shall be combined. Where relevant, that combined assessment shall also address the impact on potentially affected water bodies and verify whether the plan potentially prevent a water body from achieving good status or good potential or cause deterioration of status or of potential referred to in Article 4 of Directive 2000/60/EC or would potentially hamper that a water body achieves good status or good potential. Where relevant Member States are required to assess the impacts of existing and future activities on the marine environment, including land-sea interactions, as referred to in Article 4 of Directive 2014/89/EU, these impacts shall also be covered by the combined assessment. When there is a need for an assessment according to this Article these assessments shall be conducted in such a way that they do not lead to a prolongation of the time limits referred to in Article 13(1) and 13(2).
Amendment 384 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. All decisions adopted pursuant to this Section and Articles 12 and 13 shall be made publicly available in an easily understandable manner and all decisions concerning one project shall be presented in the same place.
Amendment 461 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. Net-zero strategic projects shall be considered to contribute to the security of supply of strategic net-zero technologies in the Union and therefore to be in the public interest. With regard to the environmental impacts addressed in Articles 6(4) and 16(1)I of Directive 92/43/EEC, Article 4(7) of Directive 2000/60/EC and Article 9(1)(a) of Directive 2009/147/EC, net-zero strategic projects in the Union shall, until climate neutrality is achieved, be considered as being of public interest and may be considershall be presumed as havbeing ain the overriding public interest provided that all the conditions set out in those Directives are fulfilled.
Amendment 487 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
4. National competent authorities shall ensure that the lack of reply of the relevant administrative bodies within the applicable time limits referred to in this Article results in the specific intermediary steps to be considered as approved, except where the specific project is subject to an environmental impact assessment pursuant to Council Directive 92/43/EEC or Directive 2000/60/EC, Directive 2008/98/EC, Directive 2009/147/EC, Directive 2010/75/EU, 2011/92/EU or Directive 2012/18/EU or a determination of whether such environmental impact assessment is necessary and the relevant assessments concerned have not yet been carried out, or where the principle of administrative tacit approval does not exist in the national legal system. The need for such an impact assessment shall be decided on and communicated to the project promoter within 14 days. When this is not done within this time limit it shall be considered that such an impact assessment is not needed. This provision shall not apply to final decisions on the outcome of the process, which are to be explicit. All decisions shall be made publicly available.
Amendment 512 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
An annual injection capacity of at least 560 million tonnes of CO2 shall be achieved by 2030, in storage sites located in the territory of the European Union, its exclusive economic zones or on its continental shelf within the meaning of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and which are not combined with Enhanced Hydrocarbon Recovery (EHR). Of the annual injection capacity of at least 60 million tonnes of CO2, at least 20 million tonnes shall be reserved for the permanent removal of CO2 through the injection of biogenic and/or atmospheric CO2.
Amendment 522 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 a (new)
Article 16 a (new)
Amendment 525 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) make publicly available data on areas where CO2 storage spermites can be permittor exploration permits have been issued con their territorysidering the full scope of viable options and geologies.
Amendment 563 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – title
Article 18 – title
18 Contribution of authorised oil and gas producerfrom Member States
Amendment 564 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Each entity holding an authorisation as defined in Article 1, point 3, of Directive 94/22/ECMember States shall be subject to an individual contribution to the Union- wide target for available CO2 injection capacity set in Article 16. Those individualMember State contributions shall be calculated pro-rata on the basis of each entity’Member States share in the Union’s coal, crude oil and natural gas production from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2023 and shall consist of CO2 injection capacity in a storage site permitted in accordance with Directive 2009/31/EC on the geological storage of carbon dioxide and available to the market by 2030.
Amendment 570 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. Within three months of the entry into force of this Regulation, Member States shall, identify and report to the European Commission the entities referred to in paragraph 1 and their volumes in coal, crude oil and natural gas that are productioned from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2023.
Amendment 574 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. Following the receipt of the reports submitted pursuant to Article 17 (2), the Commission after having consulted Member States and interested parties, shall specify the share of the contribution to the Union CO2 injection capacity objective by 2030 from entitiMember States referred to in paragraph 1.
Amendment 579 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Within twelve months of the entry into force of the Regulation, the entities referred to in paragraph 1Member States shall submit to the Commission a plan detailing how they intend to meet their contributione to Union CO2 injection capacity objective by 2030. Those plans shall:
Amendment 581 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) confirm the entity'Member States contribution, expressed in terms of targeted volume of new CO2 storage and injection capacity commissioned by 2030;
Amendment 593 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
Article 18 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. To meet their targeted volumes of available injection capacity, entitiMember States referred to in paragraph 1 can do any of the following:
Amendment 595 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) develop CO2 storage projects alone or in co-operation with private companies;
Amendment 597 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 18 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) enter into agreements with other entitiMember States referred to in paragraph 1;
Amendment 601 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 18 – paragraph 5 – point c
(c) enter into agreements with third party storage project developers or investors to fulfil their contribution.
Amendment 606 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6
Article 18 – paragraph 6
6. Two years after the entry into force of the Regulation and every year thereafter, the entitiMember States referred to in paragraph 1 shall submit a report to the Commission detailing their progress towards meeting their contribution. In line with Directive 2009/31/EC, this report shall include details on new injection capacity commissioned, how much of that capacity is being utilised, and the sources of CO2 that is stored. The Commission shall make these reports public.
Amendment 735 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – row 6
Annex – row 6
6. Sustainable biofuels including biogas/biomethane technologies
Amendment 754 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – row 8 a (new)
Annex – row 8 a (new)
(8a) Nuclear technologies including fusion energy
Amendment 2 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Access to raw materials is essential for the Union economy and the functioning of the internal market. There is a set of non-energy, non-agricultural raw materials that, due to their high economic importance and their exposure to high supply risk, often caused by a high concentration of supply from a few third countries, are considered critical. Given the key role of many such critical raw materials in realising the green and digital transitions, and in light of their use for defence and space applications, demand will increase exponentially in the coming decades. At the same time, the risk of supply disruptions is increasing against the background of rising geopolitical tensions and resource competition. Furthermore, if not managed properly, increased demand for critical raw materials could lead to negative environmental and social impacts. Considering these trends, it is necessary to take measures to ensure access to a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials, only that will help ensure that the green transition is a sustainable transition, and to safeguard the Union's economic resilience and open strategic autonomy.
Amendment 31 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) To strengthen Union capacities along the strategic raw materials value chain, benchmarks should be set to guide efforts and track progress. The aim should be to increase capacities for each strategic raw material at each stage of the value chain, while aiming to achieve overall capacity benchmarks for extraction, processing and recycling of strategic raw materials. Firstly, the Union should increase the use of its own geological resources of strategic raw materials and build up capacity to allow it to extract the materials needed to produce at least 10 % of the Union's consumption of strategic raw materials. Keeping in mind that extraction capacity is highly dependent on the availability of Union geological resources, the achievement of this benchmark is dependent on such availability. Secondly, in order to build a full value chain and prevent any bottlenecks at intermediate stages, the Union should in addition increase its processing capacity along the value chain and be able to produce at least 40 % of its annual consumption of strategic raw materials. Thirdly, it is expected that in the coming decades a growing share of the Union's consumption of strategic raw materials can be covered by secondary raw materials, which would improve both the security and the sustainability of the Union’s raw materials supply. Therefore, Union recycling capacity should be able to produce at least 1530 % of the Union’s annual consumption of strategic raw materials. 30% of the annual Union consumption should also be recycled raw materials. For each raw material the recycling capacity should aim to increase 10% yearly, to ensure that circularity is increased in all strategic raw material value chains. These benchmarks refer to the 2030 time horizon, in alignment with the Union's climate and energy targets set under Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council29 and the digital targets under the Digital Decade30 , which they underpin. Furthermore, quality jobs, including skills development and job-to-job transitions, will address risks in the sectoral labour market and help ensure the EU’s competitiveness. _________________ 29 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1). 30 Decision (EU) 2022/2481 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022 establishing the Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030 (OJL 323, 19.12.2022, p. 4–26 )
Amendment 40 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) It is necessary to put in place appropriate measures to support Strategic Projects aimed at the extraction, processing or recycling of strategic raw materials in the Union that should, together with Member State efforts, contribute to increasing capacities towards the benchmarks. Other measures, notably on exploration or circularity, should also contribute to the reinforcement of different stages of the value chain and thereby contribute to the achievement of the benchmarks. To ensure that the benchmarks are met in time, the Commission, with the help of the European Critical Raw Materials Board (‘the Board’) should track and report progress towards the benchmarks. In case the reported progress towards the benchmarks is generally insufficient, the Commission should assess the feasibility and proportionality of additional measures. A lack of progress only on a single or small set of strategic raw material should in principle not trigger the need for additional Union efforts.
Amendment 66 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In light of their importance for ensuring the security of supply of strategic raw materials, Strategic Projects should be considerpresumed to be in the overriding public interest. It is to be clear that this presumption should not lead the responsible permitting authorities to assume that projects which are not considered strategic as part of this Regulation should not be viewed to be in the overriding public interest. This should still possible where the authority find sufficient reason. Ensuring the security of supply of strategic raw materials is of crucial importance for the success of the green and digital transitions as well as the resilience of the defence and space sectors. To contribute towards security of supply of strategic raw materials in the Union, Member States may provide for support in national permit granting procedures to speed up the realisation of Strategic Projects in accordance with Union law.
Amendment 76 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Given their role in ensuring the Union's security of supply for strategic raw materials, and their contribution to the Union's open strategic autonomy and the green and digital transition, Strategic Projects should be considered by the responsible permitting authority as being in the public interest. Strategic Projects which have an adverse impact on the environment, to the extent it falls under the scope of Directive 2000/60/EC, Council Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC39may be authorised whereshould be presumed bythe responsible permitting authority concludes, based on its case-by-case assessment,that the public interest served by the project overrides those environmentalimpacts, provided that all relevant conditions set out in those Directives are met. Where relevant, the case-by-caseassessment should take into account the geological specificity of extraction sites, which constrains decisions on location. _________________ 39 Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds (OJ L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7–25).
Amendment 81 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) In order to provide project promoters and other investors with the security and clarity needed to increase development of Strategic Project, Member States should ensure that the permit granting process related to such projects does not exceed pre-set time limit. For Strategic Projects involving only processing or recycling, the length of the permit granting process should not exceed 1 year. However, for Strategic Projects that involve extraction the length of the permit granting process should, considering the complexity and extent of the potential impacts involved, not exceed 2 years. Time for the project promoters to respond and gather information should not be taken into account for these time limits. To effectively achieve those time limits, Member States should ensure that the responsible authorities have sufficient resources and, personnel and training. Through the Technical Support Instrument, the Commission supports Member States, upon their request, in designing, developing and implementing reforms including the strengthening the administrative capacity related to national permitting.
Amendment 83 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The environmental assessments and authorisations required under Union law, including in relation to water, habitats and birds, are an integral part of the permit granting process for a raw material project and an essential safeguard to ensure that negative environmental impacts are prevented or minimised. However, in order to ensure that the permit granting processes for Strategic Projects are predictable and timely, and does not exceed the pre-set time limit for a particular stage in the permitting process, any potential to streamline the required assessments and authorisations while not lowering the level of environmental protection should be realised. In that regard, it should be ensured that the necessary assessment are bundled to prevent unnecessary overlap and it should be ensured that project promoters and responsible authorities explicitly agree on the scope of the bundled assessment before it is implemented to prevent unnecessary follow-up.
Amendment 90 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Land use conflicts can create barriers to the deployment of critical raw material projects. Well-designed plans, including spatial plans and zoning, that take into account the potential for implementing critical raw material projects and whose potential environmental impacts are assessed, have the potential to help balance public goods and interests, decreasing the risk of conflict and accelerating the sustainable deployment of raw materials projects in the Union. Responsible national, regional and local authorities should therefore consider includinginclude, where relevant, provisions for raw materials projects when developing relevant plans.
Amendment 115 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) Member States retain important competences in the field of circularity, for example in the area of waste collection and treatment systems. These should be used to increase collection and recycling rates for waste streams with a high potential for recovery of critical raw materials, making use for example of financial incentives such as discounts, monetary rewards or deposit- refund systems. Member State authorities should also make a difference as buyers of critical raw materials and of products containing them, and national research and innovation programmes provide significant resources to increase the state of knowledge and technology for critical raw materials circularity as well as material efficiency. Finally, Member States should promote the recovery of critical raw materials from extractive waste by improving the availability of information and by addressing legal, economic and technical barriers. One possible solution that Member States should look into are risk-sharing mechanisms between operators and the Member State to promote recovery from closed waste facilities.
Amendment 120 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
Recital 45
(45) Operators of extractive waste facilities, both existing and new, should perform a preliminary economic assessment study regarding the recovery of critical raw materials from extractive waste present on the site, in historical deposits and from such waste being generated. In line with the waste hierarchy established in Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council46 , priority should be given to preventing the generation of waste containing critical raw materials, by extracting critical raw materials from the extracted volume prior to it becoming waste. Where such extraction is a significant part of a project which in other cases would not be considered strategic under this Regulation, the project should be considered strategic. In elaborating this study, operators should gather the necessary information, including concentrations and quantities of critical raw materials in the extractive waste, and perform an assessment of multiple options regarding processes, operations or business arrangements that could enable an economically viable recovery of critical raw materials. This obligation comes in addition to obligations laid down in Directive 2006/21/EC and the national laws transposing it and is directly applicable. In its implementation, operators and competent authorities should seek to minimise administrative burden and integrate procedures to the extent possible. _________________ 46 Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3-30).
Amendment 123 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) Permanent magnets are incorporated in a wide variety of products, with wind turbines and electric vehicles being the most important and fastest- growing applications but also other products, including magnet resonance imaging devices, industrial robots, light means of transport, cooling generators, heat pumps, electric motors, industrial electric pumps, automatic washing machines, tumble driers, microwaves, stoves, vacuum cleaners and dishwashers containing significant amounts worth recovering. Most permanent magnets, especially the most performant types, contain critical raw materials, such as neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium and terbium, boron, samarium, nickel or cobalt. Their recycling is possible but today only performed in the Union at a small scale or in the context of research projects. Permanent magnets should therefore be a priority product for increasing circularity.
Amendment 126 #
2023/0079(COD)
(48) A precondition for effective magnet recycling is for recyclers to have access to the necessary information on the amount, type and chemical composition of magnets in a product, their location and the coating, glues and additives used, as well as information on how to remove the permanent magnets from the product. In addition, to ensure a business case for magnet recycling, permanent magnets incorporated in products placed on the Union market should, over time, contain an increasing amount of recycled materials. While providing transparency on the recycled content in a first stage, a minimum content of recycled content should be set after a dedicated assessment of the appropriate level and likely impacts.
Amendment 129 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
Recital 49
(49) Critical raw materials sold on the Union market are often certified regarding the sustainability of their production and supply chain. Certification can be obtained in the context of a broad range of public and private certification schemes available with varying scopes and stringency, creating the potential for confusion regarding the nature and veracity of claims made about the relative sustainability of critical raw materials placed on the Union market based on such certification. The Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing acts recognising certification schemes that should be considered to live up to the requirements of this Regulation and sufficiently comprehensive and trustworthy, providing a common basis for authorities and market participants for assessing the sustainability of critical raw materials. Recognition should be given only to certification schemes that cover a broad range of sustainability aspects, including environmental protection, human rights including labour rights and business transparency, and which contain provisions for independent third party verification and monitoring of compliance. To ensure efficient procedures, promoters of projects applying to be recognised as Strategic Projects should be allowed to rely on participation in a recognised scheme to show that their project is implemented sustainably.
Amendment 136 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) The production of critical raw materials at different stages of the value chain causes environmental impacts, whether on climate, water, fauna or flora. In order to limit such damage and incentivise the production of more sustainable critical raw materials, the Commission should be empowered to develop a system for the calculation of the environmental and carbon footprint of critical raw materials, including a verification process, to ensure that critical raw materials placed on the Union market publicly display information on such footprint. The system should be based on taking into account scientifically sound assessment methods and relevant international standards in the area of life cycle assessment. The requirement to declare the environmental and carbon footprint of a material should only apply where it has been concluded, based on a dedicated assessment, that it would contribute to the Union’s climate and environmental objectives by facilitating the procurement of critical raw materials with lower environmental footprint and would not disproportionately affect trade flows. When the relevant calculation methods have been adopted, the Commission should develop performance classes for critical raw materials, thereby allowing potential buyers to easily compare the relative environmental footprint of available materials and driving the market towards more sustainable materials. Sellers of critical raw materials should ensure that the environmental footprint declaration is available to their customers. Transparency on the relative footprint of critical raw materials placed on the Union market may also enable other policies at Union and national level, such as incentives or green public procurement criteria, fostering the production of critical raw materials with lower environmental impacts.
Amendment 142 #
2023/0079(COD)
(62) ‘Strategic Partnership’ means a commitment between the Union and a third country to increase cooperation related to the raw materials value chain that is established through a non-binding instrument setting out concrete actions of mutual interest and contributing to the development of human rights, and ambitious environmental and social standards.
Amendment 153 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
(iii) Union recycling capacity, including for alleach intermediate recycling steps, is able to produce at least 15% of the Union's annual consumption of strategic0% in increased yearly volume for each strategic raw material compared to the baseline 2022 and aggregated at least 30% of the Union's annual consumption of strategic raw materials and that 30% of the Union’s annual consumption of strategic raw materials is secondary raw materials.
Amendment 163 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) for projects in third countries that are emerging markets or developing economies, the project would be mutually beneficial for the Union and, in particular by diversifying its supply chains, and for the third country concerned by adding value in that country, contributing to the better development of local economies and their societies, this includes the development of local processing industries for these critical materials, and the promotion of internationally recognised environmental and social standards.
Amendment 180 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Where the Member State whose territory is concerned by a proposed project objects to granting the proposed project strategic status, it shall present substantiated reasons for doing so during the discussion referred to in paragraph 4. The Board shall discuss the substantiated reasons presented by a Member State for its objection. The European Parliament shall be informed without delay. If, after the discussion, the Member State maintains its objection, the project shall not be considered for the status of Strategic Project.
Amendment 190 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) ‘Union recycling capacity’ means an aggregate of the maximum annual production volume of waste recycling operations for each strategic raw materials, including the sorting and pre-treatment of waste and its processing into secondary raw materials, located in the Union;
Amendment 196 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 39
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 39
(39) ‘magnetic resonance imaging device’ means a non-invasive medical device that uses magnetic fields to make detailed anatomical images or any other device that uses magnetic fields to make images of the inside of object;
Amendment 211 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the project would be implemented sustainably, in particular as regards the monitoring, prevention and, minimisation and compensation of environmental impacts, the use of socially responsible practices including respect of human and labour rights, quality jobs potential and meaningful engagement with local communities and relevant social partners, and the use of transparent business practices with adequate compliance policies to prevent and minimise risks of adverse impacts on the proper functioning of public administration, including corruption and bribery, as outlined in Annex III;
Amendment 260 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. With regard to the environmental impacts addressed in Articles 6(4) and 16(1)(c) of Directive 92/43/EEC, Article 4(7) of Directive 2000/60/EC and Article 9(1)(a) of Directive 2009/147/EC, Strategic Projects in the Union shall, until climate neutrality is achieved, be considered as being of public interest or serving public health and safety, and may be considershall be presumed as havbeing anin the overriding public interest provided that all the conditions set out in those Directives are fulfilled.
Amendment 273 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The Commission, in collaboration with the national authorities participating in the standing sub-group referred to in Article 35(6), point (c), shall ensure that a stress test is performed for each strategic or critical raw material’s supply chain at least every three years. To that end, the standing sub-group referred to in Article 35(6), point (c) shall coordinate and divide the implementation of stress tests for the different strategic or critical raw materials by the different participating authorities.
Amendment 293 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. For Strategic Projects onlynot involving processing or recyclmining, the lack of comprehensive decision by the national competent authority referred to in Article 8(1) within the applicable time limits referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall result in the relevant permit granting application to be considered as approved, except in those cases where the specific project requires an environmental impact assessment pursuant to Council Directive 92/43/EEC or Directives 2000/60/EC, 2008/98/EC, 2009/147/EC 2010/75/EU, 2011/92/EU or 2012/18/EU or a determination of whether such environmental impact assessment is necessary and the relevant assessments have not yet been carried out. The need for such an impact assessment shall be decided on and communicated to the project promoter within 14 days. When this is not done within this time limit it shall be considered that such an impact assessment is not needed.
Amendment 310 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The national competent authority referred to in Article 8(1) shall ensure that the opinion referred to in the first subparagraph is issued as soon as possible and within a period of time not exceeding 3015 days from the date on which the project promoter submitted its request.
Amendment 314 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
In the case of Strategic Projects for which the obligation to carry out assessments of the effects on the environment arises simultaneously from Council Directive 92/43/EEC, Directives 2000/60/EC, 2008/98/EC, 2009/147/EC 2010/75/EU, 2011/92/EU or 2012/18/EU of the European Parliament and the Council, the national competent authority referred to in Article 8(1) shall ensure that a coordinated or a joint procedure fulfilling the requirements of that Union legislation is applied, whichever the project promoter chooses.
Amendment 315 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4
Article 25 – paragraph 4
4. The national measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be designed so as to avoid barriers to international and intra-EU trade and distortions of competition on the Union market in conformity with the TFEU.
Amendment 328 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. The national competent authority referred to in Article 8(1) shall ensure that the authorities concerned issue the reasoned conclusion referred to in Article 1(2), point (g)(iv) of Directive 2011/92/EU on the environmental impact assessment of a Strategic Project within threewo months of receiving all necessary information gathered pursuant to Articles 5, 6 and 7 of that Directive and completing the consultations referred to in Articles 6 and 7 of that Directive.
Amendment 332 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. In exceptional cases, where the nature, complexity, location or size of the proposed project so require, the national competent authority referred to in Article 8(1) may extend the time limits referred to in paragraph 3 by a maximum of 1 month, before their expiry and on a case- by-case basis. In that event, the national competent authority referred to in Article 8(1) shall inform the project promoter of the reasons justifying the extension and of the date when the reasoned conclusion is expected in writing.
Amendment 340 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. The time-frame for consulting the public concerned on the environmental impact assessment report referred to in Article 5(1) of Directive 2011/92/EU shall not be longer than 960 days in the case of Strategic Projects.
Amendment 343 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. For Strategic Projects the lack of a reasoned conclusion by the competent authority referred to in Article 8(1) within the applicable time limits referred to in paragraph 3 shall result in a positive conclusion of the assessment procedure.
Amendment 345 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Paragraph 1 of this Article shall not apply toroject promoters for Strategic Projects that had entered the permit granting process befor Strategic Projects that had entered in the permit granting process before the beinge being granted the status of Strategic Project shall be able to invoke Paragraph 1 of this Article once it has been granted the status of Strategic Project.
Amendment 353 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. Where plans including provisions for the development of critical raw material projects are subject to an assessment pursuant to Directive 2001/42/EC and pursuant to Article 6 of Directive 92/43/EEC, those assessments shall be combined. Where relevant, this combined assessment shall also address the impact on potentially affected water bodies and verify whether the plan would cause deterioration of the status or of the potential referred to in Article 4 of Directive 2000/60/EC or would potentially hamper that a water body achieves good status or good potential. Where relevant Member States are required to assess the impacts of existing and future activities on the marine environment, including land-sea interactions, as referred to in Article 4 of Directive 2014/89/EU, these impacts shall also be covered by the combined assessment. When there is a need for an assessment according to this Article they shall be conducted in such a way that they do not lead to a prolongation of the time limits referred to in Article 10(1), 10(2) and Article 11(3).
Amendment 354 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii a (new)
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii a (new)
(iiia) improving the economic, environmental and social conditions in third countries;
Amendment 357 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii b (new)
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii b (new)
(iiib) improving the development of local industries linked to the treatment of this critical raw material ;
Amendment 363 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. All decisions adopted pursuant to this Section shall be made publicly available in an easily understandable manner and all decisions concerning one project shall be presented in the same place.
Amendment 370 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) whether a third country's regulatory framework and its implementation effectively ensures the monitoring, prevention and minimisation of environmental impacts, the use of socially responsible practices including respect of human and labour rights and meaningful engagement with local communities, the use of transparent business practices and the prevention of adverse impacts on the proper functioning of public administration and the rule of law;
Amendment 380 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv a (new)
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv a (new)
(iva) the effectiveness of the funds allocated by the Union to local projects and in particular those resulting from the Global Gateway;
Amendment 385 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission, the Parliament and the Board shall, in the context of paragraph 1 and in so far as relates to emerging market and developing economies, ensure cooperation with other relevant coordination fora, including those established as part of the Global Gateway strategy.
Amendment 392 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 33 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) support the Commission in the effective implementation of the cooperation measures set out in Strategic Partnerships.
Amendment 398 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 b (new)
Article 33 b (new)
Article33b Participation of the European Parliament in establishing strategic partnerships 1. If the board chooses to start discussions with the aim of establishing a new partnership, it shall inform the European Parliament. 2. Once the negotiations on a strategic partnership are concluded, the Commission shall inform the Parliament and allow it sufficient time to express its view before signing the partnership. 3. Once a strategic partnership has entered into force, the European Parliament may evaluate the partnership every three years, and express its view on the importance of maintaining, strengthening or terminating this partnership.
Amendment 401 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1
Article 35 – paragraph 1
1. The Board shall be composed of Member States, the European Parliament and the Commission. It shall be chaired by the Commission.
Amendment 423 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Each Member State shall by [OP please insert: 32 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation] adopt and implement national programmes, which may include support to cross-border actions and collaborations between Member States, containing measures designed to:
Amendment 436 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) increase the collection of waste with high critical raw materials recovery potential and ensure their introduction into the appropriate recycling system, with a view to maximising the availability and quality of recyclable material as an input to critical raw material recycling facilities;
Amendment 448 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) increase the re-use of products and components with high critical raw materials recovery potential;
Amendment 453 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) increase the use of secondary critical raw materials in manufacturing, including, where appropriate, by taking recycled content into account in award criteria related to public procurement;
Amendment 461 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) ensure that their workforce is equipped with the skills needed to support circularity of the critical raw materials value chain by fostering skills, upskilling and reskilling measures.
Amendment 477 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The programmes referred to in paragraph 1 shall cover in particular products and waste which are not subject to any specific requirement on collection, treatment, recycling, re-purposing or re-use under Union legislation. For other products and waste, the measures shall be implemented in coherence with existing Union legislation.
Amendment 485 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
With respect to points (a) and (b) of paragraph 1, the programmes referred to in that paragraph may include, without prejudice to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU, the introduction of financial incentives, such as discounts, monetary rewards or deposit-refund systems, to encourage the re-use and re-purposing of products with high critical raw materials recovery potential and the collection of waste from such products.
Amendment 487 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3
Article 25 – paragraph 3
3. Each Member State shall by [OP please insert: 42 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation] adopt and implement measures to promote and increase the recovery of critical raw materials from extractive waste, in particular from closed waste facilities identified in the database created in accordance with Article 26 as containing potentially economically recoverable critical raw materials.
Amendment 494 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4
Article 25 – paragraph 4
4. The national measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be designed so as to avoid barriers to international and intra-EU trade and distortions of competition on the Union market in conformity with the TFEU.
Amendment 496 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 5
Article 25 – paragraph 5
5. When reporting to the Commission the data concerning the quantities of waste electrical and electronic equipment recycled, pursuant to Article 16(6) of Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment, Member States shall identify separately, and report, the quantities of components containing relevant amounts of critical raw materials removed from such waste equipment and the quantities of critical raw materials recovered from the waste electrical and electronic equipment. The Commission shall within [OP please insert: 1 year after the date of entry into force of this Regulation] adopt implementing acts specifying the format and details of such reporting. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 37(3). The first reporting period shall cover the first full calendar year after the adoption of those implementing acts.
Amendment 500 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 6
Article 25 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall, as part of the report referred to in Article 43, provide information on the adoption of the national programmes referred to in paragraph 1 and on progress in the implementation and the effects of the measures taken pursuant to paragraphs 1 and 2to 3.
Amendment 501 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall adopt implementis empowered to adopt delegated acts ing actscordance with Article 36 specifying a list of products, components and waste streams that shall at least be considered as having a high critical raw materials recovery potential within the meaning of paragraph 1 (a) and (b). The first of these delegated act shall be presented within [OP please insert: 1 year after the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. This list shall be regularly reviewed in light of technological developments and changes to the list of critical raw materials in Annex II.
Amendment 505 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) the total amount of critical raw materials potentially recoverable from those products, components and waste streams:
Amendment 514 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 3
Article 25 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 3
The implementingdelegated acts referred to in the first subparagraph shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 37(3)6.
Amendment 520 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Operators obliged to submit waste management plans in accordance with Article 5 of Directive 2006/21/EC shall provide to the competent authority as defined in Article 3 of Directive 2006/21/EC a preliminary economic and environmental assessment study regarding the potential recovery of critical raw materials from:
Amendment 521 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the extractive waste stored in the facility; and
Amendment 522 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) the extractive waste historically disposed by the operator; and
Amendment 527 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. The study referred to in paragraph 1 shall at least include an estimation of the quantities and concentrations of critical raw materials contained in the extractive waste and in the extracted volume and an assessment of their technical and economic recoverability, as well as the environmental consequences of recovering them.
Amendment 531 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Article 26 – paragraph 3
3. Operators of existing waste facilities shall submit the study referred to in paragraph 1 to the competent authority as defined in Article 3 of Directive 2006/21/EC by [OP please insert: 3 year18 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. Operators of new waste facilities shall submit this study to the competent authority when submitting their waste management plans in accordance with Article 5 of Directive 2006/21/EC.
Amendment 536 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 5
Article 26 – paragraph 5
5. The database referred to in paragraph 4 shall be put in place by [OP please insert: 1 year6 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and all information completed by [OP please insert: 3 year18 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. It shall be made available in a publicly accessible and digital form and updated at least every 2 years to incorporate additional available information and newly closed or newly identified facilities.
Amendment 539 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 6 – point a
Article 26 – paragraph 6 – point a
(a) for all closed waste facilities, Member States shall comprehensively review the available permitting files by [OP please insert: 1 year5 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation];
Amendment 541 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 6 – point b
Article 26 – paragraph 6 – point b
(b) for such waste facilities where available information does not a priori exclude the presence of potentially economically recoverable quantities of critical raw materials, Member States shall additionally conduct, by [OP please insert: 12 yearmonths after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], a representative geochemical sampling;
Amendment 543 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 6 – point c
Article 26 – paragraph 6 – point c
(c) for such waste facilities where the activities described under points (a) and (b) of this paragraph have indicated potentially economically recoverable quantities of critical raw materials, Member States shall additionally carry out, by [OP please insert: 3 year18 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], a more detailed analysis involving core logging or equivalent techniques, where this is environmentally sound in accordance with applicable environmental requirements at Union level and with the requirements of Directive 2006/21/EC where relevant.
Amendment 547 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 7
Article 26 – paragraph 7
7. The activities described in paragraph 6 shall be carried out within the limits of national legal systems pertaining to property rights, ownership of land, mineral resources and waste, and any other relevant provisions. Where such factors inhibit the activities, tThe Member State authorities shall seek the cooperation of the operator or owner of the waste facility. The results of the activities described under paragraph 6 shall be made accessible as part of the database. Where possible, the Member States shall include in the database a classification of the closed extractive waste facilities according to the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources.
Amendment 548 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. From [OP please insert: 3 year18 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], any natural or legal person that places on the market magnetic resonance imaging devices, wind energy generators, industrial robots, motor vehicles, light means of transport, cooling generators, heat pumps, electric motors, including where they are integrated in other products, automatic washing machines, tumble driers, microwaves, vacuum cleaners or dishwashersany of the goods from the list in Annex IIa, including where they are integrated in other products, shall ensure that those products bear a conspicuous, clearly legible and indelible label indicating:
Amendment 550 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) if the product incorporates one or more permanent magnets of the types described in point (b), how many of each type of magnets is incorporated in the product.
Amendment 555 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3
Article 27 – paragraph 3
3. From [OP please insert: 3 year18 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], any natural or legal person that places on the market products referred to in paragraph 1 incorporating one or more permanent magnets of the types referred in paragraph 1, point (b), points (i) to (iii), shall ensure that a data carrier is present on or in the product.
Amendment 556 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) the name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address of the responsible natural or legal person and, where available, electronic means of communication where they can be contacted;
Amendment 557 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. For products referred to in paragraph 3 which incorporate a non- replaceable battery for which a product passport as defined in Regulation XX/XXXX [the batteries and waste batteries regulation] is required pursuant, the information referred to in paragraph 4 shall be included in that product passport.
Amendment 560 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 9
Article 27 – paragraph 9
9. Where information requirements relating to the recycling of permanent magnets are established in delegated acts adopted in accordance with Article 4 of the Regulation XX/XXXX [OP please insert: the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation] or in other Union harmonisation legislation for any of the products listed in paragraph 1, those requirements shall apply for those magnets or products in replacement of the provisions of this Article.
Amendment 564 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 11
Article 27 – paragraph 11
11. For magnetic resonance imaging devices, motor vehicles and light means of transport that are type-approved vehicles of category L, the requirements of this Article shall apply from [OP please insert: 25 yearmonths after the date of entry into force of this Regulation].
Amendment 565 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 12
Article 27 – paragraph 12
12. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 36 to amend Annex VI in order to provide or update a list of Combined Nomenclature49codes and product descriptions corresponding to the products referred to in paragraph 1Annex IIawith the aim of facilitating the work of customs authorities in relation to those products and the requirements set out in this Article and in Article 28. _________________ 49 Combined Nomenclature in Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87
Amendment 569 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. From either [OP please insert: 3 year18 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation] or 12 yearmonths after the entry into force of the delegated act referred to in paragraph 2, whichever is later, any natural or legal person that places on the market products referred to in Article 27(1)nnex IIa which incorporate one or more permanent magnets referred to in Article 27(1), point (b)(i) to (iii) and for which the total combined weight of all such permanent magnets exceeds 0.205 kg shall make publicly available on a free access website the share of neodymium, dysprosium, praseodymium, terbium, boron, samarium, nickel and cobalt recovered from post-consumer waste present in the permanent magnets incorporated in the product.
Amendment 570 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
By [OP please insert: 12 yearmonths after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 36 to supplement this Regulation by establishing rules for the calculation and verification of the share of neodymium, dysprosium, praseodymium, terbium, boron, samarium, nickel and cobalt recovered from manufacturing waste or post-consumer waste present in the permanent magnets incorporated in the products referred to in paragraph 1.
Amendment 572 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) where third party involvement is mandatory, the need for the manufacturer to have a choice between quality assurance and product certification modules set out in Annex II of Decision No 768/2008/EC.
Amendment 575 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 580 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 4
Article 28 – paragraph 4
4. Where requirements relating to the recycled content of permanent magnets are established in delegated acts adopted in accordance with Article 4 of the Regulation XX/XXXX [OP please insert: the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation] or other Union harmonisation legislation for any of the products listed in paragraph 1Annex IIa, those requirements shall apply in replacement of the provisions of this Article.
Amendment 581 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
From [2 months] after the date of application of the requirement of paragraph 1, when offering the products referred to in paragraph 1Annex IIa for sale, including in case of distance selling, or displaying them in the course of a commercial activity, natural and legal persons placing on the market products referred to in paragraph 1Annex IIa shall ensure that their customers have access to the information referred to in paragraph 1 before being bound by a sales contract.
Amendment 584 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Natural and legal persons placing on the market products referred to in paragraph 1Annex IIa shall not provide or display labels, marks, symbols or inscriptions that are likely to mislead or confuse customers with respect to the information referred to in paragraph 1. Products primarily designed for defence or space applications shall be exempted from the requirements of this Article.
Amendment 586 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 6
Article 28 – paragraph 6
6. For magnetic resonance imaging devices, motor vehicles and light means of transport that are type-approved vehicles of category L, the requirements set out in paragraphs 1 and 6 shall apply from 5 years after the date of entry into force of the delegated act referred to in paragraph 2.deleted
Amendment 602 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3
Article 29 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall periodicalregularly verify that recognised schemes continue to fulfil the criteria laid down in Annex IV.
Amendment 603 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 4
Article 29 – paragraph 4
4. Owners of recognised schemes shall inform the Commission without delay of any changes or updates made to recognised schemes relevant for the compliance of this Regulation. The Commission shall assess whether such changes or updates affect the basis for the recognition and take appropriate action.
Amendment 612 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 6
Article 29 – paragraph 6
6. Where the Commission identifies deficiencies in a recognised scheme affecting the basis for the recognition, it mayshall grant the scheme owner an appropriate period of time to take remedial action.
Amendment 615 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 7
Article 29 – paragraph 7
7. Where the scheme owner fails or refuses to take the necessary remedial action, within the given time, and where the Commission has determined that the deficiencies referred to in paragraph 6 mean that the scheme no longer fulfils the criteria laid down in Annex IV, the Commission shall adopt an implementing act withdrawing the recognition of the scheme. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 37(3).
Amendment 633 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 36 to supplement this Regulation by establishing rules for the calculation and verification of the environmental footprint of different critical raw materials, in accordance with Annex V and taking into account scientifically sound assessment methods and relevant international standards. The calculation and verification rules shall identify which isare the most important impact category or categories. The footprint declaration shall be limited to that impact categorycover that or those impact category or categories as well as carbon emissions.
Amendment 642 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission mayshall adopt calculation and verification rules for a specific critical raw material if it has concluded, having considered the various relevant environmental impact categories and carbon emissions, that the critical raw material in question has a significantnon negligible environmental footprint and that therefore an obligation to declare the environmental footprint of that material regarding the most important impact category, when placing it on the market, is necessary and proportionate to contribute to the Union’s climate and environmental objectives by facilitating the supply of critical raw materials with lower environmental footprint.
Amendment 645 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) whether and how as well as how effectively the Union’s climate and environmental objectives are already being achieved through other Union legislation applicable to the critical raw material in question;
Amendment 647 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) the existence and uptake of relevant international standards and guidelines on environmental footprints and their effectiveness, or the prospects of agreeing on such standards at international level, as well as sustainable practices on the market, including the voluntary schemes recognised pursuant to Article 29;
Amendment 648 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) ensure that third-country suppliers can be sufficiently supported to achieve compliance where necessary;
Amendment 664 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
The requirement set out in the first subparagraph shall apply to each individual critical raw material type placed on the market and shall not apply to critical raw materials included in intermediate or final products where the critical raw material makes up a non-negligible share of the product’s total environmental footprint.
Amendment 667 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 6 – point a
Article 30 – paragraph 6 – point a
(a) the name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address of the responsible natural or legal person and, where available, electronic means of communication where they can be contacted;
Amendment 668 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 6 – point d
Article 30 – paragraph 6 – point d
(d) the environmental footprint of the critical raw material, calculated in accordance with the applicable verification and calculation rules adopted pursuant to paragraph 1;
Amendment 670 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 7
Article 30 – paragraph 7
7. The Commission mayshall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 36 to supplement this Regulation by establishing environmental footprint performance classes within 12 months for critical raw materials for which calculation and verification rules have been adopted pursuant to paragraph 1, in accordance with Annex V.
Amendment 672 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Where intermediate or final products containing critical raw material are covered by Union environmental footprint requirements in other legislation, the environmental footprint of each critical raw material shall, where possible, be incorporated into the calculation of the environmental footprint of the whole product.
Amendment 673 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
The environmental footprint declaration shall be made available on a free access website where the information is presented in an easily understandable manner.
Amendment 720 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II a (new)
Annex II a (new)
Amendment 785 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) requirements for ensuring multi- stakeholder participation, socially responsible practices, including respect for human rights and labour rights;
Amendment 797 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) verification and monitoring of compliance is sufficient to ensure compliance of all participant with the all sustainability requirements of this Regulation and objective, based on international, Union or national standards, requirements and procedures and carried out independently from the relevant economic operator;
Amendment 819 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) the audit reports are made publicly available and ensure sufficient detail while respecting business sensitive information;
Amendment 826 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – Part 2 – paragraph 4
Annex V – Part 2 – paragraph 4
When establishing calculation rules for the environmental footprint of specific critical raw materials, the Commission shall, where reasonable, aim to ensure consistency with calculation rules for the environmental footprint of intermediate and final products making use of the relevant critical raw materials.
Amendment 827 #
2023/0079(COD)
(a) Upstream processes including the extraction of ore for raw material production, production and supply (including transport) of chemicals, auxiliaries, production and supply (including transport) of fuels, production and supply of electricity, and transport of materials in vehicles not owned or operated by the organisation;
Amendment 829 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – Part 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex V – Part 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The calculation rules shall specify the impact category or categories that needs to be included in the environmental footprint calculation as well as carbon emissions. The choice shall be based on the hotspot analysis performed in line with scientifically sound methodologies developed at international level and taking into account the:
Amendment 834 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – Part 6 – paragraph 1
Annex V – Part 6 – paragraph 1
The calculation rules shall specify the use of company specific or secondary datasets for all relevant processes and materials. Whenever companies have the choice between primary and secondary data there shall be a sufficient incentive in the calculation method to use primary data.
Amendment 835 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – Part 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Annex V – Part 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
When calculating the carbon intensity of the energy used across the processes stages as listed in paragraph 4, average carbon emissions data of the energy mix of the country, or where possible region, where the specific activity or process took place, shall be used. Lower emission factors shall only be used where the economic actor can reliably demonstrate that their individual processes or energy supply are less carbon intensive than the energy mix of the country, or where possible region, average. This shall be demonstrated via a direct connection to a renewable or lower carbon energy source or a contract demonstrating a temporal and geographical link between the energy supply and the use by the economic operator, which must be verified by a third party verification statement.
Amendment 836 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – Part 8 – paragraph 1
Annex V – Part 8 – paragraph 1
Depending on the distribution of the values of the environmental footprint declarations placed on the internal market, a meaningful number of classes of performance shall be identified, with category A being the best class with the lowest life cycle impact, to allow for market differentiation. The identification of the threshold for each class of performance, as well as their width, will be based on the distribution of performances of the relevant critical raw materials placed on the market in the previous 3 years, the expected technological improvements, and other technical factors to be identified. Where appropriate multiple classes for different environmental footprint can be used.
Amendment 4 #
2023/0038M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
– having regard to the Joint Communication on a European Economic Security Strategy of 20 June 2023 (JOIN/2023/20 final),
Amendment 23 #
2023/0038M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the economic impact assessment carried out by the Commission found that, as a result of the FTA, EU investment flows into New Zealand could grow by 80 % and bilateral trade could increase by 30 %; whereas increased trade will bring economic opportunities and economic growth for companies and consumers on both sides;
Amendment 47 #
2023/0038M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes note that the agreement integrates, for the first time, the new EU approach to trade and sustainable development and incorporates an unprecedented level of environmental and labour commitments to effectively implement International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions ratified by the parties and the Paris Agreement; points out the possibility of trade sanctions as a last resort, in instances of serious violations of the Paris Agreement and the core ILO standards; believes that the FTA sets a benchmark in this area; is aware that these levels may not be matched by future FTAs with less like-minded partners and should be considered a gold standard in current and future FTAs negotiations ;
Amendment 48 #
2023/0038M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Highlights the fact that this is the first concluded EU trade agreement with provisions on gender equality; notes that the parties are expected to implement their gender equality-related obligations under both the ILO and UN conventions in the context of eliminating discrimination against women in economic life and employment;
Amendment 51 #
2023/0038M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Is convinced that sustainability and trade can, and have to, go hand in hand, and believes that this agreement shows that geographical distance can be offset by shared values along side efficient and sustainable transport means and production conditions;
Amendment 91 #
2023/0038M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Believes that this agreement is fully in line with the recent European Economic Security Strategy in that it provides a framework for reliable partners to address common security concerns in setting common high standards, offering diversification, aiming at sustainable development and offering a model for other reliable partners;
Amendment 94 #
2023/0038M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Welcomes the agreement, which will create more sustainable free and fair trade opportunities between the EU and New Zealand; urges the European Parliament to give its consent to the agreement;
Amendment 198 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Zero Pollution Action Plan also sets out a vision for the year 2050, where air pollution is reduced to levels no longer considered harmful to health and natural ecosystems. To this end, a staged approach towards setting current and future EU air quality standards should be pursued, establishing intermediate air quality standards for the year 2030 and beyond, and developing a perspective for alignment with the most up-to-date WHO Air Quality Guidelines by the year 2050 at the latest based on a regular review mechanism to take into account the latest scientific understanding. Given the links between pollution reduction and decarbonisation, the long- term objective to achieve the zero pollution ambition should be pursued hand in hand with reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as set by Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council42. _________________ 42 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1–17).
Amendment 224 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Modelling applications should be applied to enable point data to be interpreted in terms of geographical distribution of concentration , to help to detect breaches of air quality standards, and to inform air quality roadmaps and air quality plans and the placement of sampling points . In addition to the requirements for air quality monitoring defined in this Directive, for monitoring purposes, Member States are encouraged to exploit information products and supplementary tools (e.g. regular evaluation and quality assessment reports, policy online applications), provided by the Earth Observation component of the EU Space Programme, in particular the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS).
Amendment 226 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) It is important that pollutants of emerging concern, such as ultrafine particles, black carbon and elemental carbon, as well as ammonia and the oxidative potential of particulate matter, be monitored in order to support scientific understanding of their effects on health and the environment, as recommended by the WHO, and that the Commission already start the process of presenting a proposal of limit values for these pollutants by the first review of this Directive in 2028.
Amendment 246 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The average exposure of the population to the pollutants with the highest documented impact on human health, fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), should be reduced based onin line with the most up-to-date WHO recommendations. To this end, an average exposure reduction obligation should be introduced for these pollutants, in addition to limit values.
Amendment 253 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) Ozone is a transboundary pollutant formed in the atmosphere from the emission of primary pollutants addressed by Directive 2016/2284/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council46. Progress towards the air quality targets and long-term objectives for ozone set in this Directive should be determined by the targets and emission reduction commitments provided for in Directive 2016/2284/EU and, by implementing cost- effective measures , air quality roadmapsand air quality plans . _________________ 46 Directive (EU) 2016/2284/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2016 on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants, amending Directive 2003/35/EC and repealing Directive 2001/81/EC (OJ L 344, 17.12.2016, p.1).
Amendment 266 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) Contributions from natural sources can be assessed but cannot be controlled. Therefore, where natural contributions to pollutants in ambient air, which the Member States could not mitigate or prevent, can be determined with sufficient certainty, and where exceedances are due in whole or in part to these natural contributions, these may, under the conditions laid down in this Directive, be subtracted when assessing compliance with air quality limit values and average exposure reduction obligations . Contributions to exceedances of particulate matter limit values attributable to winter- sanding or winter -salting of roads may also be subtracted when assessing compliance with air quality limit values only when concrete scientific evidence is provided that reasonable measures have been taken to lower concentrations.
Amendment 276 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) Air quality planroadmaps should also be prepared ahead of 2030 for each pollutant where there is a risk that Member States will not attain the limit values or ozone target value by that date in order to ensure that levels of pollutants are reduced accordingly.
Amendment 282 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Member States should cooperate with one another if, following significant pollution originating in another Member State, the level of a pollutant exceeds, or is likely to exceed, any limit value, ozone target value, average exposure reduction obligation or alert threshold. The transboundary nature of specific pollutants, such as ozone and particulate matter, may require coordination between neighbouring Member States in drawing up air quality roadmaps and in drawing up and implementing air quality plans and short- term action plans and in informing the public. Where appropriate, Member States should pursue cooperation with third countries, with particular emphasis on the early involvement of candidate countries. The Commission should be timely informed of and invited to assist in any such cooperation.
Amendment 286 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) It is necessary for the Member States and the Commission to collect, exchange and disseminate air quality information in order to understand better the impacts of air pollution and develop appropriate policies. Up-to-date information on concentrations of all regulated pollutants in ambient air as well as air quality plans, air quality roadmaps and short-term action plans should also be readily available to the public in a coherent and easily understandable manner.
Amendment 311 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Directive sets intermediate limit values, target values, average exposure reduction obligations, average exposure concentration objectives, critical levels, information thresholds, alert thresholds and long-term objectives (‘air quality standards’) to be met at the latest by the year 2030, and regularly reviewed thereafter in accordance with Article 3.
Amendment 321 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Furthermore, this Directive contributes to achieving: the Union’s pollution-reduction, biodiversity and ecosystem objectives in accordance with the 8th Environment Action Programme, as set out in Decision (EU) 2022/591 of the European Parliament and of the Council55. and to enhanced synergies between the Union's air quality policy and other relevant Union policies, in particular climate and energy policies. _________________ 55 Decision (EU) 2022/591 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 April 2022 on a General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030 (OJ L 114, 12.4.2022, p. 22).
Amendment 330 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
6. measures promoting increased cooperation between Member States and regional and local authorities within and between Member States in reducing air pollution.
Amendment 348 #
2022/0347(COD)
In order to achieve the objectives set in Article 1, the review shall assess whether this Directive needs to be revised with a view to ensuring alignment with the most- up-to-date World Health Organization (WHO) Air Quality Guidelines and the latest scientific information.
Amendment 361 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) environmental, climate or behavioural developments impacting air quality and its assessment;
Amendment 364 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point c
(c) air quality situations and associated impacts on human health and the environment in Member States,
Amendment 366 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point d
(d) efficiency of the Directive and progress made in implementing national and Union reduction measures for pollutants and improving air quality.
Amendment 379 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. In the first regular review by 31 December 2028, the Commission shall propose limit or target values for those air pollutants measured by the monitoring supersites referred to in Article 10 but not currently included in Annex I. These values shall be in line with the latest scientific information on what is necessary to protect human health and the environment.
Amendment 383 #
2022/0347(COD)
4. Where the Commission considers it appropriate, as a result of the review, it shall present a proposal to revisetighten air quality standards or to cover ofurther air pollutants.
Amendment 391 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 24 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 24 a (new)
(24 a) ‘air pollution hotspot’ means a place where pollution levels are higher than the average of the area due to the influence of heavy pollution sources, such as, but not limited to, congested and heavily trafficked roads, industrial plants, ports, or pollution intensive residential heating;
Amendment 398 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 28
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 28
(28) ‘average exposure indicator’ means an average level determined on the basis of measurements at urban background locations and air pollution hotspots throughout the territorial unit at NUTS 12 level as described in Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003, or, if there is no urban area or air pollution hotspot located in that territorial unit, at rural background locations, and which reflects population exposure, used to check whether the average exposure reduction obligation and the average exposure concentration objective for that territorial unit have been met ;
Amendment 401 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 29
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 29
(29) ‘ average exposure reduction obligation ’ means a percentage reduction of the average exposure of the population , expressed as average exposure indicator, of a territorial unit at NUTS 12 level as described in Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council57set for the reference year with the aim of reducing harmful effects on human health, to be attained over a given period; _________________ 57 Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L 154, 21.6.2003, p. 1).
Amendment 403 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 35
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 35
(35) ‘contributions from natural sources’ means emissions of pollutants not caused directly or indirectly by human activities, including natural events such as volcanic eruptions, seismic activities, geothermal activities, wild-land fires, high-wind events, sea sprays or the atmospheric re- suspension or transport of natural particles from dry regions, which the Member State could not have prevented or mitigated by policy actions;
Amendment 406 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 36 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 36 a (new)
(36 a) ‘air quality roadmaps’ means plans established before the attainment deadline that set out measures in order for Member States to comply with limit values, ozone target values or average exposure reduction obligations;
Amendment 409 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 38
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 38
(38) ‘the public concerned’ means the public affected or likely to be affected by exceedances of air quality standards, or having an interest in, the decision-making procedures related to the implementation of the obligations under this Directive, including non-governmental organisations promoting the protection of human health or the environment and meeting any requirements under national law;
Amendment 422 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) ensuring the accuracy of air quality modelling applications;
Amendment 425 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) establishment of air quality plans and air quality roadmaps;
Amendment 428 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(i a) provision and maintenance of hourly updated air quality index and other relevant public information.
Amendment 440 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 7
Article 8 – paragraph 7
7. In addition to monitoring required under Article 10, Member States shall, where applicable, monitor ultrafine particles levels in accordance with Point D of Annex III and Section 3 of Annex VII.
Amendment 447 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) the number of indicative measurements is the same as the number of fixed measurements that are being replaced and the indicative measurements have a minimum duration of 2 months per calendar year equally distributed over the calendar year;
Amendment 453 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 7
Article 9 – paragraph 7
7. Sampling points at which exceedances of any limit value specified in Section 1 of Annex I were recorded within the previous 3 years shall not be relocated, unless a relocation is strictly necessary due to special circumstances, including spatial development. Relocation of sampling points shall be done within their area of spatial representativeness, strictly replicate a continuity of measurement and be based on modelling results.
Amendment 455 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Each Member State shall establish at least one monitoring supersite per 102 million inhabitants at an urban background location. Member States that have fewer than 102 million inhabitants shall establish at least one monitoring supersite at an urban background location.
Amendment 458 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Article 10 – paragraph 5
5. Measurements at all monitoring supersites at urban background locations shall include fixed or indicative measurements of size distribution of ultrafine particles and particulate matter oxidative potential, irrespective of concentration levels.
Amendment 459 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 6 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 6 – point a
(a) fixed measurements of particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), ozone (O3), black carbon (BC), ammonia (NH3) and ultrafine particles (UFP), irrespective of concentration levels and measurements of sulphur dioxide (SO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) where appropriate.
Amendment 462 #
2022/0347(COD)
(b) fixed or indicative measurements of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), irrespective of concentration levels, for the purposes of providing, as a minimum, information on their total mass concentration and their chemical speciation concentrations on an annual average basis in accordance with Section 1 of Annex VII;
Amendment 464 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 6 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 6 – point c
(c) fixed or indicative measurements of arsenic, cadmium, nickel, total gaseous mercury, benzo(a)pyrene and the other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons referred to in Article 8(6), and of the total deposition of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel, benzo(a)pyrene and the other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons referred to in Article 8(6), irrespective of concentration levels.
Amendment 465 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 7
Article 10 – paragraph 7
7. Measurements of particulate and gaseous divalent mercury mayshall also be undertaken at monitoring supersites at urban background locations and rural background locations.
Amendment 474 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. In zones in which ozone levels are below the ozone target value Member States shall take necessary measures to maintain those levels below the ozone target value and endeavour to atto attain and maintain the long-term objectives specified in Section 2 of Annex I , in so far as factors including the transboundary nature of ozone pollution and meteorological conditions so permit, and provided that any necessary measures do not entail a disproportionate cost.
Amendment 477 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. In territorial units at NUTS 12 level as described in Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 where the average exposure indicators for PM2.5 and NO2 are below the respective value of the average exposure concentration objectives for those pollutants as laid down in Section 5 of Annex I, Member States shall maintain the levels of those pollutants below the average exposure concentration objectives.
Amendment 496 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that the average exposure reduction obligations for PM2.5 and NO2 laid down in Section 5, Point B, of Annex I, are met throughout their territorial units at NUTS 12 level, where they exceed the average exposure concentration objectives set out in Section 5, Point C, of Annex I.
Amendment 500 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. When any air pollutant exceeds its alert threshold, Member States shall without undue delay implement the emergency measures drawn up in their short-term action plans referred to in Article 20.
Amendment 504 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. Where any alert threshold or any information threshold laid down in Section 4 of Annex I is exceeded, Member States shall take the necessary steps to inform the public within a few hours at the latest, in a coherent and easily understandable manner, making use of different media and communication channels and ensuring broad public access . .
Amendment 506 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Article 15 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure that information about actual or predicted exceedances of any alert threshold or information threshold is provided to the public in a coherent and easily understandable manner as soon as possible in accordance with, points 2 and 3 of Annex IX.
Amendment 512 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) NUTS 12 territorial units where exceedances of the level determined by the average exposure reduction obligations are attributable to natural sources.
Amendment 515 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall provide the Commission with lists of any such zones and NUTS 12 territorial units, as referred to in paragraph 1, together with verifiable information that the natural sources could not have been foreseen, prevented or mitigated by the Member State and information on concentrations and sources and the evidence demonstrating that the exceedances are attributable to natural sources.
Amendment 521 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may , for a given yearmonth, identify zones within which limit values for PM10 are exceeded in ambient air due to the re-suspension of particulates following winter-sanding or winter -salting of roads.
Amendment 533 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Where, in a given zone , conformity with the limit values for particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) or nitrogen dioxide cannot be achieved by the deadline specified in Table 1 of Section 1 of Annex I, because of unpreventable site-specific dispersion characteristics, orographic boundary conditions, adverse climatic conditions or transboundary contributions, a Member State may postpone - that deadline once by a maximum of 5 years for that particular zone , if the following conditions are met:
Amendment 538 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the air quality plan referred in point (a) is supplemented by the information listed in Point B of Annex VIII related to the pollutants concerned and demonstrates how the limit values will be adhered to by the new deadline and exceedance periods above the limit values will be kept as short as possible ;
Amendment 541 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the air quality plan referred to in point (a) outlines how the public and, in particular, sensitive population and vulnerable groups will be informed in a coherent and easily understandable manner about the consequences of the postponement for human health and the environment;
Amendment 547 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – title
Article 19 – title
19 Air quality plans and air quality roadmaps
Amendment 557 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Where, in given zones the levels of pollutants in ambient air exceed any limit value , laid down in Section 1 of Annex I, , Member States shall establish air quality plans for those zones as soon as possible and no later than 2 years after the calendar year during which that exceedance of any limit value was recorded. Those air quality plans shall set out appropriate and sufficient measures to achieve the concerned limit value and to keep the exceedance period as short as possible, and in any case no longer than 3 years from the end of the calendar year in which the first exceedance was reportmeasured .
Amendment 561 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Where exceedances of any limit values persist during the third calendar year after the establishment of the air quality planfirst exceedance was measured, Member States shall update the air quality plan and the measures therein, and take additional and more effective measures, in the subsequent calendar year to keep the exceedance period as short as possible and no longer than one calendar year.
Amendment 567 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Where in a given NUTS 12 territorial unit, the levels of pollutants in ambient air exceed the ozone target value, laid down in Section 2 of Annex I, Member States shall establish air quality plans for those NUTS 12 territorial units as soon as possible and no later than 2 years after the calendar year during which the exceedance of the ozone target value was recordmeasured. Those air quality plans shall set out appropriate and sufficient measures in order to achieve the ozone target value and to keep the exceedance period as short as possible, and in any case no longer than 5 years from the end of the calendar year in which the first exceedance was reported.
Amendment 568 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Where exceedances of the ozone target value persist during the fifth calendar year after the establishment of the air quality planfirst exceedance was measured in the relevant NUTS 12 territorial unit, Member States shall update the air quality plan and the measures therein, and take additional and more effective measures, in the subsequent calendar year to keep the exceedance period as short as possible, and no longer than 2 calendar years.
Amendment 571 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
For NUTS 12 territorial units where the ozone target value is exceeded, Member States shall ensure that the relevant national air pollution control programme prepared pursuant to Article 6 of Directive (EU) 2016/2284 includes measures addressing those exceedances.
Amendment 573 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Where in a given NUTS 12 territorial unit, the average exposure reduction obligation laid down in Section 5 of Annex I is exceeded, Member States shall establish air quality plans for those NUTS 12 territorial units as soon as possible and no later than 2 years after the calendar year during which the exceedance of the average exposure reduction obligation was recordmeasured. Those air quality plans shall set out appropriate and sufficient measures to achieve the average exposure reduction obligation and to keep the exceedance period as short as possible, and in any case no longer than 3 years from the end of the calendar year in which the first exceedance was measured.
Amendment 578 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Where exceedances of the average exposure reduction obligation persist during the fifththird calendar year after the establishment of the air quality planfirst exceedance was measured, Member States shall update the air quality plan and the measures therein, and take additional and more effective measures, in the subsequent calendar year to keep the exceedance period as short as possible. , and no longer than 1 calendar year.
Amendment 588 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Where from [insert year 2 years after entry into force of this Directive], until 31 December 2029 in a zone or NUTS 12 territorial unit, the levels of any pollutants are is above any limit value to be attained by 1 January 2030 as laid down in Table 1 of Section 1 of Annex I, Member States shall establish an air quality planroadmaps for the concerned pollutant, as soon as possible and no later than 2 years after the calendar year during which the exceedance of the was recordpollutant was measured, to attain the respective limit values or ozone target value by the expiration of the attainment deadline.
Amendment 593 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Where, for the same pollutant, Member States are required to establish an air quality planroadmap in accordance with this paragraph as well as an air quality plan in accordance with Article 19(1), they may establish a combined air quality plan in accordance with Article 19(5), (6) and (7) and provide information on the expected impact of measures to reach compliance for each limit value it addresses, as required by in Annex VIII, points 5 and 6. Any such combined air quality plan shall set out appropriate measures to achieve all related limit values and to keep all exceedance periods as short as possible.
Amendment 597 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Air quality plans and air quality roadmaps shall contain at least the following information:
Amendment 601 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) where appropriate, information on abatement measures listed in Point B, Point 2 of Annex VIII.
Amendment 603 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall consider including measures referred to in Article 20(2) and shall include specific measures aiming at the protection of sensitive population and vulnerable groups , including children in their air quality plans .
Amendment 604 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Regarding the pollutants concerned, when preparing air quality plans or air quality roadmaps , Member States shall assess the risk of exceeding the respective alert thresholds. That analysis shall be used for establishing short-term action plans where applicable.
Amendment 606 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 4
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 4
Where air quality plans or air quality roadmaps shall be established in respect of several pollutants or air quality standards , Member States shall, where appropriate, establish integrated air quality or air quality roadmaps plans covering all pollutants and air quality standards concerned.
Amendment 607 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 5
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 5
Member States shall, to the extent feasible, ensure consistency of their air quality plans and air quality roadmaps with other plans that have a significant impact on air quality, including those required under Directive 2010/75/ EU of the European Parliament and of the Council58, Directives (EU) 2016/2284 and 2002/49/EC and under climate, energy, transport and agriculture legislation . _________________ 58 Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) (OJ L 334, 17.12.2010, p. 17).
Amendment 615 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall consult the public, in accordance with Directive 2003/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council59, and the competent authorities, which, by reason of their responsibilities in the field of air pollution and air quality, are likely to be concerned by the implementation of the air quality plans and air quality roadmaps, on draft air quality plans and draft air quality roadmapsand any significant updates of air quality plans and air quality roadmapsprior to their finalisation. _________________ 59 Directive 2003/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 providing for public participation in respect of the drawing up of certain plans and programmes relating to the environment and amending with regard to public participation and access to justice Council Directives 85/337/EEC and 96/61/EC (OJ L 156, 25.6.2003, p. 17).
Amendment 617 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
When preparing air quality plans and air quality roadmaps, Member States shall ensure that stakeholders whose activities contribute to the exceedance situation are encouraged to propose measures they are able to take to help end the exceedances and that non- governmental organisations, such as environmental organisations, consumer organisations, organisations representing the interests of sensitive population and vulnerable groups, other relevant health- care bodies and the relevant industrial federations are allowed to take part in those consultations. Member States shall make sure that relevant stakeholders and citizens are duly informed about the specific sources and air pollutants affecting air quality and the relevant air pollution mitigation measures that exist and are available on the market.
Amendment 623 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 7
Article 19 – paragraph 7
7. Air quality plans and air quality roadmaps shall be communicated to the Commission within 2 months after their adoption .
Amendment 633 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
2. When drawing up the short-term action plans referred to in paragraph 1 Member States may, depending on the individual case, provide for effective measures to control and, where necessary, temporarily suspend activities which contribute to the risk of the respective limit values or target values or alert threshold being exceeded. Depending on the share of the main pollution sources to the exceedances to be addressed, those short- term action plans shall at least consider including measures in relation to transport , construction works, industrial installations and the use of products and domestic heating. Specific actions aiming at the protection of sensitive population and vulnerable groups, including children, shall also be considered in the framework of those plans.
Amendment 641 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Within one year after the entry into force of this Directive, the Commission shall adopt guidelines setting out best practice actions to take to reduce air pollution from air pollution hotspots for the drawing-up of short-term action plans. These examples shall be updated regularly.
Amendment 645 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The Member States concerned shall cooperate at national, regional and local level to identify the sources of air pollution and the measures to be takenshares of pollution originating from which country and the measures to be taken separately and jointly to address those sources, and draw up joint activities, such as the preparation of joint or coordinated air quality plans pursuant to Article 19, in order to remove such exceedances .
Amendment 647 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Member States shall respond to each other in a timely manner, and no later than 3 2 months after being notified by another Member State in accordance with the first subparagraph and cooperate in an efficient manner when one Member State is taking legal action against a natural or legal person for violations against national provisions adopted pursuant to this Directive, as referred to in Article 29, that has caused air pollution in another Member State.
Amendment 655 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) air quality plans and air quality roadmaps as provided for in Article 19;
Amendment 658 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) air pollution sources and air pollutants affecting air quality;
Amendment 664 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall establish an air quality index covering sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) and ozone, and make it available in a coherent and easily understandable manner through a public source providing an hourly update. The air quality index shall consider thebe comparable across all Member States and be aligned with the latest recommendations by the WHO and build on the air quality indices at European scale provided by the European Environmental Agency. The Commission shall by [12 months after the entry into force of this Directive] adopt implementing acts specifying how the air quality index shall be calculated and presented. The implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to Article 26(2).
Amendment 672 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 4
Article 22 – paragraph 4
4. The information referred to in this Article shall be made available to the public free of charge by means of easily accessible media and communication channels in a coherent and easily understandable manner in accordance with Directive 2007/2/EC60and Directive (EU)2019/102461of the European Parliament and of the Council . _________________ 60 Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 14 March 2007 establishing an infrastructure for spatial information in the European Community (INSPIRE) (OJ L 108, 25.4.2007, p. 1). 61 Directive (EU) 2019/1024 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on open data and the re-use of public sector information (OJ L 172, 26.6.2019, p. 56).
Amendment 678 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the changes made in that year to the list and delimitation of zones established under Article 6 or any NUTS 12 territorial unit ;
Amendment 679 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
(b) the list of zones and NUTS 12 territorial units and the levels of pollutants assessed. For zones in which the levels of one or more pollutants are higher than the limit values or critical levels , as well as for NUTS 12 territorial units where the levels of one or more pollutants are higher than the target values or average exposure reduction obligations: :
Amendment 691 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall ensure that, in accordance with their national legal system, members of the public concerned have access to a review procedure before a court of law, or another independent and impartial body established by law, to challenge the substantive or procedural legality of all decisions, acts or omissions by Member States to be in compliance with this Directive including, but not limited to, those concerning air quality plans and air quality roadmaps referred to in Article 19, and short term action plans referred to in Article 20, of the Member State, provided that any of the following conditions is met:
Amendment 729 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that natural persons who suffer damage to human health caused by a violation of Articles 19(1) to 19(4), 20(1) and 20(2), 21(1) second sub-paragraph and 21(3) of this Directive by the competent authorities are entitled to compensation in accordance with this article.
Amendment 736 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Where a claim for compensation is supported by evidence showing that the violation referred to in paragraph 1 is the most plausiblwithout reasonable doubt the explanation for the occurrence of the damage of that person, the causal link between the violation and the occurrence of the damage shall be presumed.
Amendment 758 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 29 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) the population, including sensitive population and vulnerable groups, or the environment affected by the violation, and the harm caused taking into account the objective of achieving a high level of protection of human health and the environment;
Amendment 776 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section 1 – table 1
Annex I – Section 1 – table 1
Amendment 788 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section 4 – point A– table
Annex I – Section 4 – point A– table
Amendment 791 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section 5 – point A – paragraph 1
Annex I – Section 5 – point A – paragraph 1
The Average Exposure Indicator expressed in μg/m3 (AEI) shall be based upon measurements in urban background locations and air pollution hotspots in territorial units at NUTS 12 level throughout the territory of a Member State. It shall be assessed as a 3-calendar- year running annual mean concentration averaged over all sampling points of the relevant pollutant established pursuant to Point B of Annex III in each NUTS 12 territorial unit. The AEI for a particular year shall be the mean concentration of that same year and the preceding 2 years.
Amendment 794 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section 5 – point A – paragraph 2
Annex I – Section 5 – point A – paragraph 2
Where Member States identify exceedances attributable to natural sources, which the Member State could not have mitigated, contributions from natural sources shall be deducted before calculating the AEI.
Amendment 800 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section 5 – point B – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Annex I – Section 5 – point B – paragraph 1 – indent 1
– for PM2.5, 25% lower than the AEI was 105 years before, unless it is already no higher than the average exposure concentration objective for PM2.5 defined in Section C.
Amendment 802 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section 5 – point B – paragraph 1 – indent 2
Annex I – Section 5 – point B – paragraph 1 – indent 2
– for NO2, 25% lower than the AEI was 105 years before, unless it is already no higher than the average exposure concentration objective for NO2 defined in Section C.
Amendment 806 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Section 1 – table
Annex II – Section 1 – table
Amendment 810 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – Part A – point 1 – paragraph 5
Annex III – Part A – point 1 – paragraph 5
For each zone, the minimum number of sampling points for fixed measurements set out in the tables in this point shall include at least 1 background location sampling point and 1 sampling point in the area with the highest concentrations according to Point B, of Annex IV provided this does not increase the number of sampling pointsan air quality hotspot according to Point B, of Annex IV. For nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, benzene and carbon monoxide, this shall include at least 1 sampling point focused on measuring contribution from transport emissions. However, in the cases where there is only 1 sampling point required, this shall be in the area with the highest concentrations to which the population is likely to be directly or indirectly exposed.
Amendment 811 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – Part A – point 1 – paragraph 6
Annex III – Part A – point 1 – paragraph 6
For each zone, for nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, benzene and carbon monoxide, the total number of urban background location sampling points and the total number of sampling points where the highest concentrations occurin air quality hotspots required shall not differ by more than a factor of 2. The number of PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide sampling points at urban background locations and air quality hotspots shall meet the requirements set out in Point B.
Amendment 814 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – Part A – point 1 – table 1
Annex III – Part A – point 1 – table 1
Minimum number of sampling points if concentrations exceed the assessment threshold Population NO2, SO2, Sum PM (1) Minimum Minimum Pb, Cd, Pb, Benzo(a)pyrene of zone CO, benzene (1) PM10 PM2.5 As, Ni Cd, in PM10 (thousands) in As, Ni in PM10 0 - 249 2 4 4 2 2 2 1 1 250 - 499 2 4 4 2 2 2 1 1 1 500 - 749 2 4 4 2 2 1 1 1 750 - 999 3 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 1 000 - 1 4 6 6 2 2 2 2 2 499499 1 500 - 1 5 7 3 3 2 2 2 999 2 000 - 2 6 8 3 3 2 3 7493 749 2 750 - 3 7 10 4 4 2 3 7493 749 3 750 - 4 8 11 4 4 3 4 7494 749 4 750 - 5 9 13 5 5 4 5 9995 999 6 000+ 10 15 5 5 5 5 (1) The number of PM2.5 and NO2 sampling points in the urban background locations of urban areas and air quality hotspots shall meet the requirements set out in Point B.
Amendment 817 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – Part A – point 1 – table 3
Annex III – Part A – point 1 – table 3
Population of Minimum number of sampling points if the number of sampling points is zone reduced by up to 50% (thousands) NO2, Sum PM Minimum Minimum Pb, Cd, Benzo(a)p SO2, (1) PM10 PM2.5 As, Ni in yrene in CO, PM10 PM10 benzene 0 - 249 1 2 1 1 1 1 250 - 499 1 2 1 1 1 1 500 - 749 1 2 1 1 1 1 750 - 999 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 000 - 1 499 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 500 - 1 999 3 4 2 2 1 1 2 000 - 2 749 3 4 2 2 1 2 2 750 - 3 749 4 5 2 2 1 2 3 750 - 4 749 4 6 2 2 2 2 4 750 - 5 999 5 7 3 3 2 3 6 000+ 5 8 3 3 3 3 (1) The number of PM2.5 and NO2 sampling points in the urban background locations of urban areas and air quality hotspots shall meet the requirements set out in Point B.
Amendment 821 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – Part B – paragraph 1
Annex III – Part B – paragraph 1
For PM2.5 and NO2 each, one sampling point per NUTS 12 region as described in Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003, and at least 1 sampling point per million inhabitants calculated over urban areas in excess of 100 000 inhabitants shall be operated for this purpose. Those sampling points may coincide with sampling points under Point A.
Amendment 824 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – Part D – paragraph 1
Annex III – Part D – paragraph 1
Ultrafine particles shall be monitored at selected locations in addition to other air pollutants. Sampling points to monitor ultrafine particles shall coincide, where appropriate, with sampling points for particulate matter or nitrogen dioxide referred to in Point A, and be sited in accordance with Section 3 of Annex VII. For this purpose, at least 1 sampling point per 51 million inhabitants shall be established at a location where high UFP concentrations are likely to occur. Member States that have fewer than 51 million inhabitants shall establish at least 1 fixed sampling point at a location where high UFP concentrations are likely to occur.
Amendment 841 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – Part B – point 2 – point c a (new)
Annex IV – Part B – point 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) air quality hotspot locations shall be covered by sufficient sampling points in all wind directions where there is a near residential area or an area where the population is likely to be directly or indirectly exposed for a period which is significant in relation to the averaging period of the limit or target value(s), including but not limited to schools, hospitals, assisted living facilities and office areas.
Amendment 843 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – Part B – point 2 – point d
Annex IV – Part B – point 2 – point d
(d) where the objective is to measure the contribution of domestic heating, at least one sampling point shall be installed within the main wind direction of these sources;
Amendment 846 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – Part B – point 2 – point f
Annex IV – Part B – point 2 – point f
(f) where contributions from industrial sources, ports or airports are to be assessed, at least 1 sampling point shall be installed downwindin the main wind direction of the source in the nearest residential area. Where the background concentration is not known, an additional sampling point shall be situated within the main wind direction. The sampling points shall be sited such that the application of BAT can be monitored;
Amendment 855 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – Part C – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex IV – Part C – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) in general, the sampling point inlet shall be between 0,5 m (the breathing zone) and 43 m above the ground. Higher siting (up to 86 m) may be appropriate if the sampling point is representative of a large area (a background location) or in other specific circumstances and any derogations shall be fully documented;
Amendment 863 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – Part D – point 9
Annex IV – Part D – point 9
9. At least every 5 years the selection criteria, network design and monitoring site locations, defined by the competent authorities in view of the requirements of this Annex, shall be reviewed to ensure they remain valid and optimal overtime. The review shall be supported at least by either modelling or indicative measurements, and where discrepancies or insufficiencies are found, the competent authority shall rectify the situation within six months.
Amendment 866 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – Part A – point 1 – table
Annex V – Part A – point 1 – table
Air pollutant Maximum uncertainty of Maximum uncertainty of Maximum fixed measurements indicative measurements (1) ratio of uncertainty of modelling and objective estimation over uncertainty of fixed fixed measurement s s Absolute Relative Absolute Relative value Maximum value value value ratio PM2.5 3,01,25 μg/ m3 3025 % 42,0 μg/ m3 40 % 1,7 PM10 43,0 μg/ m3 20 % 6,04,5 μg/ m3 30 % 1,3 NO2 / NOx 6,01,5 μg/ m3 3015 % 8,02,5 μg/ m3 430 % 1,4 Benzene 0,750456 μg/ m3 25 % 1,20,05 μg/ m3 35 % 1,7 Lead 0,120375 μg/ m3 25 % 0,170,045 μg/ m3 35 % 1,7 Arsenic 2,40,26 ng/ m3 40 % 3,00,33 ng/ m3 50 % 1,1 Cadmium 21,0 ng/ m3 40 % 1,2,5 ng/ m3 50 % 1,1 Nickel 81,0 ng/ m3 40 % 10,0,25 ng/ m3 50 % 1,1 Benzo(a)pyre 0,5 ng m 3 0,06 ng m3 50 % 0,6072 ng/ m3 60 % 1,1 ne (1) When using indicative measurements for other purposes other than compliance assessment, such as, but not only: design or review of the monitoring network, model calibration and validation, the uncertainty may be that established for modelling applications.
Amendment 868 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – Part A – point 2 – table
Annex V – Part A – point 2 – table
Amendment 872 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VII – Section 1 – point A – paragraph 1
Annex VII – Section 1 – point A – paragraph 1
The main objectives of such measurements are to ensure that adequate information is made available on levels in urban background and rural background locations. This information is essential to judge the enhanced levels in more polluted areas (such as urban background, air quality hotspots, industry related locations, traffic related locations), assess the possible contribution from long- range transport of pollutants, support source apportionment analysis and for the understanding of specific pollutants such as particulate matter. It is also essential for the increased use of modelling also in urban areas.
Amendment 873 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VII – Section 1 – point C – paragraph 1
Annex VII – Section 1 – point C – paragraph 1
Measurements shall be taken in urban background, air quality hotspots and rural background locations in accordance with Annex IV.
Amendment 879 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – title 1
Annex VIII – title 1
Information to be included in air quality roadmaps and air quality plans for improvement in ambient air quality
Amendment 881 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – Part A – point 2 – point a
Annex VIII – Part A – point 2 – point a
(a) type of zone (urban, industrial, air quality hotspot or rural area) or characteristics of NUTS 12 territorial unit (including urban, industrial, air quality hotspot or rural areas);
Amendment 884 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – Part A – point 3 – paragraph 2
Annex VIII – Part A – point 3 – paragraph 2
Names and addresses of the competent authorities responsible for the development and implementation of the air quality roadmap or air quality plans.
Amendment 889 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – Part A – point 4 a (new)
Annex VIII – Part A – point 4 a (new)
4a. Review of all possible effective pollution reduction measures which could be adopted at national, regional or local level and their estimated effect in air pollution reduction of each air pollutant, including at least the measures listed under Point B;
Amendment 890 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – Part A – point 5 – introductory part
Annex VIII – Part A – point 5 – introductory part
5. Expected impact of measures to reach compliance within 3 years after adoption of the air quality roadmap or air quality plan
Amendment 895 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – Part A – point 5 – point b
Annex VIII – Part A – point 5 – point b
(b) estimated year of compliance per air pollutant covered by the air quality roadmap or air quality plan taking into account measures referred to in point 6.
Amendment 896 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – Part A – point 6 – point -a (new)
Annex VIII – Part A – point 6 – point -a (new)
(-a) review of all possible effective pollution reduction measures which could be adopted at national, regional or local level and their estimated effect in air pollution reduction of each air pollutant, including at least the measures listed under Point B;
Amendment 899 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – Part A – point 6 – point a
Annex VIII – Part A – point 6 – point a
(a) listing and description of all the measures set out in the air quality plan or air quality roadmap including the justification for the choice in relation to air pollution reduction efficiency, including the identification of the competent authority in charge of their implementation;
Amendment 909 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – Part A – point 7 – point c a (new)
Annex VIII – Part A – point 7 – point c a (new)
(ca) description of the air pollution reduction measures in place and their projected effect during the time period covered by the air quality roadmap or air quality plan;
Amendment 919 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – Part B – point 2 – point a
Annex VIII – Part B – point 2 – point a
(a) reduction of emissions from stationary sources by ensuring that polluting small and medium-sized stationary combustion sources (including for biomass) are gradually replaced with zero-emission alternatives, or if this is not feasible, fitted with emission control equipment or replaced, and that the energy efficiency of buildings is improved;
Amendment 929 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – Part B – point 2 – point c
Annex VIII – Part B – point 2 – point c
(c) procurement by public authorities, in line with the handbook on environmental public procurement, of zero- emissions road vehicles, fuels and combustion equipment to reduce emissions;
Amendment 932 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – Part B – point 2 – point d
Annex VIII – Part B – point 2 – point d
(d) measures to limit transport emissions through trafficurban planning and traffic management (including congestion pricing, but not limited to, congestion pricing, choice of road materials, differentiated parking fees or other economic incentives; establishing urban vehicles access restrictions schemes, including low emission zones and low- speed and low-traffic zones, zones free from studded tyres, promoting public transport, car sharing and car-pooling);
Amendment 942 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – Part B – point 2 – point e
Annex VIII – Part B – point 2 – point e
(e) measures to encourage a shift towards less polluting forms of transport and to support changes in mobility behaviour, such as provide incentives for the public to use public transportation and walking, cycling and e-mobility solutions;
Amendment 952 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – Part B – point 2 – point g
Annex VIII – Part B – point 2 – point g
(g) measure to ensure that lowzero emission fuels and alternatives are given preference in small-, medium- and large- scale stationary sources and in mobile sources;
Amendment 957 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – Part B – point 2 – point h a (new)
Annex VIII – Part B – point 2 – point h a (new)
(ha) measures to reduce air pollution from hotspots;
Amendment 960 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – Part B – point 2 – point h b (new)
Annex VIII – Part B – point 2 – point h b (new)
(hb) measures to reduce air pollution from agriculture and forest management;
Amendment 963 #
2022/0347(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – Part B – point 2 – point i a (new)
Annex VIII – Part B – point 2 – point i a (new)
(ia) measures by health authorities to encourage behavioural changes.
Amendment 4 #
2022/0142M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. Whereas since 1996, conversation efforts have been made and the annual deforestation rate have been very low, averaging around 0.06 percent;
Amendment 5 #
2022/0142M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas illegal mining and illegal logging remains a concern in Guyana as both practices damage the forests of Guyana; whereas most of the deforestation in Guyana is attributed to fires (50 %) and mining (41 %), be it legal or illegal; whereas although deforestation caused by conversion for agriculture only accounts for around 5 %, it is nevertheless a concern;
Amendment 6 #
2022/0142M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the volume of timber traded between Guyana and the EU is modest, with just 8 % of timber exports from Guyana going to Europe in 2018 and only around half of those going to the EU; whereas Guyana’s biggest overall trading partner is the US and Singapore the second, but for timber the largest export market is the Asia-Pacific region; whereas the VPA would open up more opportunities for Guyana to export to the EU and new markets;
Amendment 25 #
2022/0142M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Asks the Commission to report to the European Parliament regularly on the implementation of the agreement, including on the work of the Joint Monitoring and Review Committee;
Amendment 108 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In the absence of legislation at Union level, diverging national approaches to improving the environmental sustainability of products have already emerged, ranging from information requirements on the duration of software compatibility of electronic devices to reporting obligations on handling unsold durable goods. This is an indication that further national efforts to achieve the aims pursued by this Regulation will likely lead to further fragmentation of the internal market. Therefore, in order to safeguard the functioning of the internal market while ensuring a high level of environmental protection, there is a need for a regulatory framework to progressively introduce ecodesign requirements for products, except for products for which such specific legislation is already in place. This Regulation will, by making the ecodesign approach initially set out in Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council29 applicable to the broadest possible range of products, provide such a framework. __________________ 29 Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products (Text with EEA relevance) (OJ L 285, 31.10.2009, p. 10).
Amendment 126 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to create an effective and future-proof regulatory framework, it is necessary to allow for the setting of ecodesign requirements on all physical goods placed on the market or put into service, including components and intermediate products. This should allow the Commissions to take into account the broadest range of products possible when prioritising the establishment of ecodesign requirements and thereby maximise their effectiveness. Where needed, specific exemptions should be made when setting ecodesign requirements, for example for products with a particular purpose that could not be fulfilled when complying with ecodesign requirements or for second- hand products and new or second-hand components, originally designed or manufactured before the entry into force of this Regulation or of the relevant delegated act. In addition, exemptions should be made at the level of the framework for those products for which it is already clear that ecodesign requirements would not be suitable or where other frameworks provide for the setting of such requirements, as is for example the case for batteries, toys and packaging. This should be the case for food and feed as defined in Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council44 , medicinal products for human use as defined in Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council45 , veterinary medicinal products as defined in Regulation (EU) 2019/6 of the European Parliament and of the Council46 , living plants, animals and micro-organisms, products of human origin, and products of plants and animals relating directly to their future reproduction. __________________ 44 Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1). 45 Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use (OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 67). 46 Regulation (EU) 2019/6 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on veterinary medicinal products and repealing Directive 2001/82/EC (OJ L 4, 7.1.2019, p. 43).
Amendment 137 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In order to allow the Commission to set requirements as appropriate to the product groups covered, ecodesign requirements should include performance and information requirements. Those requirements should be used to improve product aspects relevant for environmental sustainability, such as energy efficiency, durability, reparability and, reusability, refurbishment as well as carbon and environmental footprints. Ecodesign requirements should be transparent, objective, proportionate and in compliance with international trade rules.
Amendment 143 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) To avoid duplication of efforts and regulatory burden, consistency should be ensured between this Regulation and requirements set in or pursuant to other Union legislation, especially products, chemicals and waste legislation51 , including legislation on packaging and packaging waste. However, the existence of empowerments under other Union legislation to set requirements with the same or similar effects as requirements under this Regulation does not limit the empowerments included in this Regulation, unless specified in this Regulation. __________________ 51 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the implementation of the circular economy package - options to address the interface between chemical, product and waste legislation (COM(2018) 32 final).
Amendment 187 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Information on the presence of substances of concern in products is a key element to identify and promote products that are sustainable. The chemical composition of products determines largely their functionalities and impacts, as well as the possibilities for their re-use or for recovery once they become waste. The Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability64 calls for minimising the presence of substances of concern in products, and ensuring the availability of information on chemical content and safe use, by introducing information requirements and tracking the presence of substances of concern throughout the life cycle of materials and products. Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council65 and other existing chemicals legislation such as Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 already ensure communication on hazards to health or the environment posed by certain substances of concern on their own or in a mixture. Users of substances and mixtures should also be informed about pertinent sustainability- related information not primarily related to hazards to health or the environment. Furthermore, users of products other than substances or mixtures, and managers of waste from such products, should also receive relevant sustainability-related information, including information primarily related to chemicals’ hazards to health or the environment. Therefore, this Regulation should allow for the setting of requirements related to the tracking and communication of sustainability information, including the presence of substances of concern in products throughout their life cycle, including with a view to their decontamination and recovery when they become waste. Such a framework should aim to progressively cover all substances of concern in all products listed in working plans setting out the product groups the Commission intends to tackle. __________________ 64 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Towards a Toxic-Free Environment COM(2020)667 final. 65 Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (OJ L 353, 31.12.2008, p. 1).
Amendment 205 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) To drive consumers towards more sustainable choices, labels should, when required by the delegated acts adopted pursuant to this Regulation, provide clear and understandable information allowing for the effective comparison of products, for instance by indicating classes of performance. Specifically for consumers, physical labels can be an additional source of information at the place of sale. They can provide a quick visual basis for consumers to distinguish between products based on their performance in relation to a specific product parameter or set of product parameters. They should, where appropriate, also allow for the accessing of additional information by bearing specific references like website addresses, dynamic QR codes, links to online labels or any appropriate consumer-oriented means. The Commission should set out in the relevant delegated act the most effective way of displaying such labels, including in the case of online distance selling, taking into account the implications for customers and economic operators and the characteristics of the products concerned. The Commission may also require the label to be printed on the packaging of the product.
Amendment 210 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) To deliver in the most efficient way on the European Green Deal’s objectives and to address the most impactful products first, the Commission should carry out a prioritisation of products to be regulated under this Regulation and requirements that will apply to them. Based on the process followed for prioritisation under Directive 2009/125/EC, the Commission should adopt a working plan, covering at least 3 years, which should be publicly available and presented to the European Parliament. The working plan should laying down a list of product groups for which ithe Commission plans to adopt delegated acts as well as the product aspects for which it intends to adopt delegated acts of horizontal application. The Commission should base its prioritisation on a set of criteria pertaining in particular to the delegated acts’ potential contribution to the Union climate, environmental and energy objectives and their potential for improving the product aspects selected without disproportionate costs to the public and economic operators. Considering their importance for meeting the Union’s energy objectives, the working plans should include an adequate share of actions related to energy-related products. Member States and stakeholders should also be consulted through the Ecodesign Forum. Due to the complementarities between this Regulation and Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 for energy-related products, the timelines for the working plan under this Regulation and the one provided for under Article 15 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 should be aligned.
Amendment 215 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
Recital 44
(44) In order to encourageallow self- regulation as a valid alternative to regulatory approaches, this Regulation should, in continuation of Directive 2009/125/EC, include the possibility for industry to submit self-regulation measures that are aligned with and reflective of the objectives of this Regulation. The Commission should assess the self- regulation measures proposed by industry, along with the information and evidence submitted by the signatories, including in light of the international trade commitments of the Union and the need to ensure coherence with Union law. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission to adopt and update an act listing the self-regulation measures considered as valid alternatives to a delegated act setting ecodesign requirements. It is also appropriate, for instance in view of relevant market or technological developments within the product group concerned, that the Commission be able to request a revised version of the self-regulation measure whenever considered necessary. Once a self-regulation measure is listed in an implementing act, there is a legitimate expectation for economic operators that the Commission will not adopt a delegated act establishing ecodesign requirements for this specific product group. However, it is not excluded that the Commission may adopt horizontal ecodesign requirements also applying to the products covered by a recognised self-regulation measure for the product aspects not addressed by that self- regulation measure. Where the Commission considers that a self- regulation measure no longer fulfils the criteria set in this Regulation, it should remove that self-regulation from the implementing act listing the recognised self-regulation measures. Consequently, ecodesign requirements may then be established for the product groups previously addressed by the self-regulation measure, in accordance with this Regulation.
Amendment 219 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
Recital 45
(45) Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could greatly benefit from an increase in the demand for sustainable products but could also face costs and difficulties with some of the requirements. The Member States and the Commission should, in their respective areas of responsibility, provide adequate information, ensure targeted and specialised training, and provide specific assistance and support, including financial, to SMEs active in the manufacturing of products for which ecodesign requirements are set, including existing funding and financing tools. Those actions should, for example, cover the calculation of a scientifically robust and verifiable life-cycle based standard, such as the product environmental footprint, and the technical implementation of the product passport, and could facilitate SMEs' access to relevant digital tools, software and databases. Member States actions should be taken in respect of applicable State aid rules.
Amendment 238 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57 a (new)
Recital 57 a (new)
(57a) The second-hand sector plays a specific role in promoting sustainable consumption patterns and in the development of new circular business models. Due to the specifities of those sectors, the role of second-hand economic operators along the value chain and related obligations must be distinguished from those applying to manufacturers, authorized representatives, importers, distributers, or dealers of new products. Therefore, this Regulation should further lay down rules applicable to second hand- economic operators.
Amendment 239 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58
Recital 58
(58) Online marketplaces and online search engines play a crucial role in the supply chain, allowing economic operators to reach a large number of customers. Given their important role in intermediating the sale of products between economic operators and customers, online marketplaces and online search engines should take responsibility for addressing the sale of products that do not comply with ecodesign requirements and should cooperate with market surveillance authorities. Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council72 provides the general framework for e- commerce and lays down certain obligations for online platforms. Regulation […/…] on a Single Market for Digital Services (Digital Services Act) and amending Directive 2000/31/EC73 regulates the responsibility and accountability of providers of intermediary services online with regard to illegal content, including products that do not comply with ecodesign requirements. Building on this general framework, specific requirements to effectively address the sale of non-compliant products online should be brought in, such as the need for the online marketplaces and online search engines to obtain a self-certification from the manufacturers on compliance with the requirements of this Regulation. __________________ 72 Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2000 on certain legal aspects of information society services, in particular electronic commerce, in the Internal Market (‘Directive on electronic commerce’) (OJ L 178, 17.7.2000, p. 1). 73 [Add reference when adopted Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on a Single Market For Digital Services (Digital Services Act) and amending Directive 2000/31/EC (COM(2020)825 final)].
Amendment 246 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 66 a (new)
Recital 66 a (new)
(66a) To avoid premature obsolescence of products, which would be counter to the aims of this Regulation, software or firmware originally included in a product should not be able to worsen the products performance or functionality over time.
Amendment 253 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 90
Recital 90
(90) To ensure that appropriate checks are performed on an adequate scale in relation to ecodesign requirements, Member States should draw up a dedicated action plan identifying the products or requirements identified as priorities for market surveillance under this Regulation and the activities planned to reduce non- compliance of relevant products or with relevant ecodesign requirements. Where relevant, this action plan should be part of Member States’ national market surveillance strategies adopted pursuant to Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020. The action plans should be accompanied with a sufficient increase in funds for the enforcement authorities to perform sufficient checks, also in relation to products offered to Union consumers by manufacturers not on the Union market.
Amendment 276 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point g
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point g
(g) product remanufacturing and recycling;
Amendment 279 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) product recycling;
Amendment 283 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) renewability of raw material content.
Amendment 317 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18
(18) ‘refurbishment’ means preparing or modifyingtesting, and where necessary performing repair and maintenance, as well as deleting data connected to the previous use, including personal data, in case of electronic devices, by a professional, on an object that is waste or a second-hand product to restore its performance or functionality within the intended use, range of performance and maintenance originally conceived at the design stage, or to meet applicable technical standards or regulatory requirements, with before making it available on the market. Refurbishment may also include improving the raesult of making a fully functionalthetics of the product;
Amendment 326 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20 a (new)
(20a) 'premature obsolescence' means the making available on the market of a product with a feature of which its presence limits the product's foreseeable lifetime;
Amendment 327 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20 b (new)
(20b) 'recyclability' means the ability of a product to be recycled when it reaches its end-of-life stage, by using recycling techniques commercially available within the EU;
Amendment 328 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20 c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20 c (new)
(20c) 'recycled content' means the incorporation of secondary raw materials, derived from recycling, into intermediate or finished products;
Amendment 331 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21 a (new)
(21a) 'renewability' means the ability of a natural resource to recover over time;
Amendment 342 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23
(23) ‘environmental footprint’ means a quantification of a product’s environmental impacts, whether in relation to a single environmental impact category or an aggregated set of impact categories based on scientifically robust and verifiable lifecycle-based standards, such as the Product Environmental Footprint method;
Amendment 352 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28 – point a
(a) meets the criteria laid down in Article 57 and is identifiimpedes the re-use and recycling of materials in the product in which it is present, based ion accordance with Article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006commercially available recycling technologies; or
Amendment 380 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28 – point c
(c) negatively affects the re-use and recycling of materials in the product in which it is presentmeets the criteria laid down in Article 57 and is identified in accordance with Article 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006;
Amendment 400 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 35
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 35
(35) ‘destruction’ means the intentional damaging or discarding of a product as waste with the exception of discarding for the only purpose of delivering a product for preparing for re-use, recycling, refurbishment or remanufacturing operations;
Amendment 407 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37
(37) ‘unsold consumer product’ means any consumer product fit for consumption that has not been sold to or that has been returned by a consumer in view of their right of withdrawal in accordance with Article 9 of Directive (EU) 2011/83/EU;
Amendment 426 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 46 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 46 a (new)
(46a) 'second-hand economic operator' means any economic operator or undertaking who makes available on the market second-hand products or components, whether prepared for reuse, checked, cleaned, repaired, refurbished, or without any action undertaken on the product;
Amendment 449 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
In addition, the definitions of ‘packaging’ and ‘packaging waste’ in Article 3 points (1) and (20) of Regulation No 2022/0396(COD)82a, and the definitions of ‘waste’, ‘hazardous waste’, ‘re-use’, ‘recovery’, ‘preparing for re-use’ and ‘recycling’ in Article 3, points (1), (2), (13), (15), (16) and (17), of Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council83 shall apply. __________________ 82a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on packaging and packaging waste, amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and Directive (EU) 2019/904, and repealing Directive 94/62/EC 83 Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3).
Amendment 453 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 470 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. In order to promote re-use and to stimulate circular business models in line with the waste hierarchy, second-hand goods placed on the market shall be exempted from the obligations as laid down in Article 3, point (1).
Amendment 477 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
When establishing ecodesign requirements in delegated acts referred to in the first subparagraph, the Commission shall provide economic operators with sufficient transition time, with special consideration for the needs of SMEs. The Commission shall also supplement this Regulation by specifying the applicable conformity assessment procedures from among the modules set out in Annex IV to this Regulation and Annex II to Decision No 768/2008/EC, with the adaptations necessary in view of the product or ecodesign requirements concerned, in accordance with Article 36.
Amendment 519 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) recycled content, based on the availability of suitable recyclates;
Amendment 524 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(ja) share of renewable content;
Amendment 526 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point k
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point k
(k) possibility of remanufacturing and recycling;
Amendment 529 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
(ka) possibility of recycling;
Amendment 536 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point n a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point n a (new)
(na) renewability of raw material content.
Amendment 549 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) Following the 'repair as produced' principle as introduced in Directive No 2011/65/EU85a, the following products shall be exempted from ecodesign requirements to be set out in the Delegated Acts pursuant to Article 4: (a) spare parts for products that were placed on the market before the date of application of the delegated act; (b) products that are intended to be a part of more complex products that were placed on the market before the date of application of the delegated act. __________________ 85a Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (recast)
Amendment 566 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point a – point ii
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point a – point ii
(ii) relevant Union legislation, including the extent to which it addresses the relevant product aspects listed in paragraph 1, with a view to ensure harmonisation and avoid conflicting or duplicating requirements in relation to existing legislation;
Amendment 578 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point a – point v a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point a – point v a (new)
(va) the outcomes of relevant consultations, including the views expressed in the Ecodesign Forum.
Amendment 592 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point d a (new)
(da) take into consideration the interdependencies between different ecodesign requirements and provide accessible and transparent information in relation to any trade-offs between ecodesign parameters.
Amendment 604 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – point d
(d) there shall be no disproportionate negative impact on the competitiveness of economic actors, at least ofin particular for SMEs;
Amendment 616 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. there shall be a transition time between the entering into force of an ecodesign requirement and its application, which shall be proportionate to the significance and complexity of the requirements set out.
Amendment 647 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) include, as a minimum, requirements related to the product passport referred to in Chapter III and requirements related to substances of concern referred to in paragraph 5 only when such substances are physically present within the product; and
Amendment 678 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The information requirements referred to in paragraph 1 shall enable the tracking of all relevant substances of concern throughout the life cycle of products, unless such tracking is already enabled by another delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4 covering the products concerned, and shall include at least the following:
Amendment 715 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Exemptions referred to in the second subparagraph, point (c), may be provided based on the technical feasibility or relevance of tracking substances of concern, the technical feasibility to detect the substances of concern, based on existing methodologies, the need to protect confidential business information and in other duly justified cases.
Amendment 768 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) the actors that may introduce or update the information in the product passport, including where needed the creation of a new product passport, and what information they may introduce or update, including manufacturers, repairers, refurbishers, maintenance professionals, remanufacturers, recyclers, competent national authorities, and the Commission, or any organisation acting on their behalf;
Amendment 795 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) be related to environmental sustainability and justified to significantly improve the environmental sustainability of products and to ensure free movement in the internal market.
Amendment 799 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new)
(cb) where applicable, be included in existing EU databases in order to optimise the use and benefits of those databases;
Amendment 801 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point c c (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point c c (new)
(cc) where applicable, protect confidential business information and ensure information is shared in a secure way.
Amendment 807 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Commission shall ensure a sufficient transition time from the moment the information requirements to be adopted pursuant to Article 4 are finalised, in order for economic operators to gather, verify and upload any relevant information. Any changes to the information requirements to be adopted pursuant to Article 4 shall be accompanied by a sufficient transition time, with prolonged transition times for SMEs.
Amendment 818 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) all information included in the product passport shall be based on open, standards, developed with an inter-operable format and shall be machine-readable, structured, and searchable, in accordance with the essential requirements set out in Article 10 and in respect of confidential business information;
Amendment 823 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) the access to information included in the product passport shall be regulated in accordance with the essential requirements set out in Article 10 and the specific access rights at product group level shall be identified in the applicable delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4, in consideration of confidential business information.
Amendment 827 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) where relevant, it shall rely on existing EU databases, such as the SCIP and EPREL databases.
Amendment 841 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) product passports shall be fully interoperable with existing product databases, such as the SCIP and EPREL databases;
Amendment 861 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Economic operators, in particular SMEs, shall be provided with sufficient transition time to gather, verify and upload the requested data into the applicable IT tool.
Amendment 884 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall adopt and regularly update a working plan, covering a period of at least 3 years, setting working plan and make it publicly available, as well as all relevant preparatory documents. The working plan shall set out a list of product groups for which it intends to establish ecodesign requirements in accordance with this Regulation. That list shall include products aspects referred to in Article 5(1) for which the Commission intends to adopt horizontal ecodesign requirements established pursuant to Article 5(2), second subparagraph. The working plan shall cover a period of at least 3 years, and shall be regularly updated.
Amendment 887 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall present the draft working plan to the European Parliament before its adoption.
Amendment 888 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
For the period 2024-2027, the Commission shall consider prioritising product groups based on their potential contribution to achieving the Union's climate, environmental, resource security and energy efficiency objectives.
Amendment 902 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall ensure that when it conducts its activities, it observes a balanced participation of Member States’ representatives and all interested parties involved with the product or product group in question, such as industry, including SMEs and craft industry, trade unions, traders, retailers, importers, environmental protection groups and consumer organisations. These parties shall contribute in particular to preparing ecodesign requirements, developing appropriate testing, measurement and verification procedures, examining the effectiveness of the established market surveillance mechanisms ands well as assessing self-regulation measures and working plans.
Amendment 908 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
To that end, the Commission shall establish an expert group, in which those parties shall meet, referred to as the ‘Ecodesign Forum’. The Commission shall: (a) notify all relevant stakeholders at least 30 days before a consultation of the Ecodesign Forum takes place; (b) timely report conclusions from Ecodesign Forum consultations to all relevant stakeholders; (c) publish minutes of its meetings, as well as other relevant documents, on a designated website.
Amendment 917 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The submitted self-regulation measure shall contain the following information:
Amendment 919 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The Commission shall assess the propossubmitted self-regulation measure, and, where necessary, shall seek scientific advice from Union decentralised agencies. On the basis of that assessment, it shall establishthe Commission shall verify whether it is a valid alternative to a delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4 where the following criteria are fulfilled:
Amendment 921 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the self-regulation measure contributes to improving the environmental sustainability of products in line with the objectives of this Regulation and ensuring the free movement in the internal market quickly or at a lesser expense than a delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4;
Amendment 928 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall adopt an implementing act containing a list of self- regulation measures established as valid alternatives to a delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4 and that fulfil the requirements laid down in this paragraph. That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 67(2).
Amendment 936 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6
Article 18 – paragraph 6
6. Where the Commission considers, based on information received pursuant to paragraphs 4 or 5, that a self-regulation measure no longer fulfils the criteria set out in paragraph 3, it shall provide its signatories with a reasonable timeframe within which to take corrective measures, before deciding whether to delete it from the list referred to in that paragraph. In such cases, the Commission may decide to adopt ecodesign requirements applicable to the product covered by that self-regulation measure.
Amendment 943 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Support measures should be put in place, such as the availability of digital tools to upload and maintain information on the Digital Product Passport, access to low- cost expertise and software to carry out Life Cycle Assessments, support through existing funding mechanisms, as well as possibilities for simplified reporting procedures.
Amendment 960 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 987 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The Commission mayshall adopt implementing acts setting out the format for the disclosure of the information referred to in paragraph 1, including the type or category and how the information is to be verified.
Amendment 997 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 20 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) health, hygiene and safety concerns;
Amendment 1007 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 a (new)
Article 25 a (new)
Amendment 1025 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
(2a) This article shall not apply to second-hand economic operators.
Amendment 1026 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 29 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1. For the purpose of compliance with Article 30, paragraph 1, points (d) and (e), of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, online marketplaces and online search engines shall obtain a self-certification by the manufacturer offering products to consumers located in the Union committing to only offer products which comply with the requirements of this Regulation
Amendment 1034 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Without prejudice to Article 29 (1), these rules shall not: (a) require online marketplaces to proactively ensure compliance with all products sold by third-party sellers on its marketplaces; (b) introduce monitoring obligations that go beyond existing EU framework legislation.
Amendment 1036 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Where products are made available on the market online, including via online marketplaces and online search engines, or through other means of distance sales by the relevant economic operators, the relevant product offer shall clearly and visibly provide at least the following information:
Amendment 1037 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) the information available to customers in the product passport, where available.
Amendment 1050 #
2022/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 33 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Software or firmware originally included in products shall not worsen product performance over time in relation to any of the product parameters regulated in delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 4 by which the products are covered or the functional performance from the perspective of the user when measured with the test method used for the conformity assessment.
Amendment 1 #
2021/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Underlines that the European Union and the United States have the most integrated economic relationship in the world, which is also the largest and deepest bilateral trade and investment relationship with bilateral trade in goods and services accounting for more than 1 trillion euros per year; emphasises the importance of reinvigorating our Transatlantic relationship as historic allies and trading partners with the aim of promoting multilateralism, an open rules- based trading system and finding common solutions to pressing global challenges, including the global health crisis; stresses that improved trade relations between the EU and the US will benefit citizens and businesses on both sides of the Atlantic;
Amendment 2 #
2021/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 a (new)
Paragraph -1 a (new)
-1a. Highlights that the Covid-19 crisis has not reduced but reinforced the need for closer cooperation between the EU and the US, including on the manufacturing and distribution of vaccines;
Amendment 3 #
2021/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Identifies trade policy as a strategic geopolitical tool for the transatlantic agenda; highlights the need to identify joint actions based on shared interests and values in order to contribute to a global sustainable and inclusive economic recovery; stresses that ‘workers and wages’ and more resilient and responsible supply chains should be at the core of such an agenda taking into account that our economic relations are also intertwined with our security interests; therefore welcomes the positive signals from the Biden administration to strengthen bilateral relations with the EU, and calls for renewed cooperation that should bring lasting and concrete results in the years to come; highlights the need to identify joint actions based on shared interests and values in order to contribute to a global sustainable and inclusive economic recovery; emphasises the need to reform the global trading system, so that it improves the global level-playing field and to work together to develop new rules, in particular with regard to unfair trade practices, as unfair competition is heavily affecting our companies and workers; notes that the US trade policy agenda focuses on ‘workers and wages’ and more resilient and responsible supply chains;
Amendment 17 #
2021/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the US support for the new Director-General of the WTO, the US’s return to the Paris Agreement, the WTO tariff rate quota agreement and the temporary suspension of Airbus Boe's return to the Paris Agreement; also welcomes, the swift conclusion of the WTO TRQ agreement, which was the first agreement with the US under the new Biden administration and demonstrates the willingness of this new administration to seek agreements with the EU ing tariffshe WTO framework;
Amendment 22 #
2021/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Welcomes the four-month temporary suspension of Airbus Boeing tariffs as a positive step to finding a lasting solution to removing additional tariffs and proposing new rules for civil aircraft subsidies; notes that the suspension of Airbus Boeing tariffs will end in July, and urges that these tariffs are permanently lifted;
Amendment 27 #
2021/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Notes the move by the Commission to suspend the increase of tariffs against US imports related to the dispute on aluminium and steel; urges the US to remove section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminium and emphasises the need to address the concerns related to the steel and aluminium excess capacity from third countries;
Amendment 32 #
2021/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises at the same time that some diverging interests remain; in this regard, urges both sides to resolve bilateral disputes; urges the US to remove unilateral trade measures and refrain from taking further ones; urges the removal of section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminium; calls for a rapid and lasting solution on aircraft subsidias European companies cannot be considered a national security threat; calls for a rapid and lasting solution on aircraft subsidies; and calls for the EU-US Summit in June to be used to seek progress and potentially solve these issues;
Amendment 45 #
2021/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for enhanced cooperation on WTO reform, including reinstating the appellate body,Welcomes the US support for the new WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; calls for enhanced cooperation on WTO reform to make the WTO ready for the green and digital transitions, and address the paralysis of the WTO appellate body as an urgent matter; calls for the need to regulatinge trade in health products, settingdevelop rules for digital trade, set an ambitious environmental agenda, and agreeing on concrete deliverables for the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC12); encourages both sides to stick topromote multilateral agreements and trade based on rules;
Amendment 55 #
2021/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Advocates for a joint strategic approach towards China, addressing the roots of unfair trade practices and tackling industrial subsidies, state-owned enterprises and human rights concern in order to tackle unfair trade practice that lead to market distortions and a lack of a level-playing field as a matter of urgency; calls for the EU and the US to find an approach to tackle industrial subsidies and SOEs, forced technology transfers, theft of intellectual property, obliged joint ventures, market barriers and address human rights concerns; urges to build upon the trilateral agreement on industrial subsidies with the US and Japan whilst also developing an autonomous instrument against unfair foreign subsidies; calls for the EU and the US to exchange information on foreign investments in strategic sectors, including on potential hostile takeovers;
Amendment 77 #
2021/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. While promoting dialogue and common action, calls on the Commission to assertively promote the EU’s interests and react to US unwarranted duties, extraterritorial sanctions and market barriers, including in public procurement; calls for a dialogue on the Buy American Act and address market access issues for EU companies in public procurement and enhance access to markets for services;
Amendment 86 #
2021/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Encourages both sides to engage in an ambitious dialogue and find a framework for joint action and look for selective agreements, such as on trade & technology as well as conformity assessments which will particularly benefit SMEs; calls for a stronger regulatory, green and digital partnership through the Trade and Technology Council and a coordinated approach to critical technologies, a carbon border adjustment mechanism andsetting international standards for critical and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, and digital trade more broadly; welcomes the proposal by the Commission for a Transatlantic AI Agreement to set such standards and develop ethical guidelines; and find common grounds for a CBAM as well as digital and global taxes.
Amendment 3 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that in 2020, in the COVID- 19 context, China for the first time ranked as the EU’s largest partner for trade in goods, with the trade balance further deteriorating to the EU’s detriment; calls on the Commission to deeply analyse the EU's dependency on China in certain strategic and critical sectors, as the pandemic has revealed, using all our policies and setting out plans to make our supply chains more resilient, more diversified and reduce dependency;
Amendment 20 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is convinced that the EU-China bilateral trade and investment relationship is of strategic importance and should be rules-based, with the multilateral trading system and the notion of reciprocity at its core;
Amendment 37 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Repeats its deep concern about the many barriers that European businesses face when accessing and operating on the Chinese market; is worried that China’s ‘dual circulation strategy’ referred to in its 14th Five Year Plan will further deteriorate the business environment for EU companies; is extremely concerned that several international companies, notably in the apparel and textiles sector, have been subject to an extensive and widespread boycott after expressing concern about the reports on forced labour in Xinjiang and taking the decision to cut supply-chain ties with Xinjiang; strongly condemns the aggressive political coercion exercised against them by the Chinese Government; highlights again its particular concern about the market distorting practices of Chinese state-owned enterprises, forced technology transfers and data localisation, industrial overcapacity in sectors such as steel and the related dumping of exports, and other unfair trading practices; calls on the Commission and the Member States to step up their cooperation at WTO-level with like-minded allies to develop a joint approach to tackle these Chinese unfair trading practices, including a new initiative on fighting counterfeiting;
Amendment 45 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. calls on China to play a more active part in multilateral initiatives at WTO-level such as the Trade and Climate, Trade and Health and the implementation of the SDGs; calls on China to play a more active role in the WTO reform, especially in restoring all the WTO dimensions, from monitoring, creating new rules and solving disputes; urges China to fully comply with all its WTO obligations;
Amendment 61 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. WBelcomes theieves that while working on improving EU companies’ conditions on the Chinese market to better reflect benefits of Chinese companies on the Single Market, the reception of the sudden conclusion at the political level of the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) proves that the trade relations do not take place in a vacuum; recalls that the CAI has to be considered in the context of a strengthened assertive EU toolbox of unilateral measures; underlines it will thoroughlystrongly welcomes the the Commission’s support to suspend efforts to ratify the EU-China CAI; underlines that as long as the countersanctions have not been lifted and as long as the Chinese authorities have not respected the commitment to ratify the ILO core conventions on forced labour they expressed in the EU-China CAI, and before the adoption and implementation by the EU of an assertive trade toolbox, it is unthinkable that the European Parliament will proceed to any vote of any kind on this agreement; underlines it will thoroughly, once the conditions are met, scrutinise the agreement, including its sustainable development section, and take stock of the human rights context, before determining its position;
Amendment 77 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Highlights the urgent need to re- balance EU-China relations through the adoption of a more assertive toolbox of autonomous measures while recognising the need to maintain an open dialogue with Chinese government on other common challenges such as the global fight against climate change;
Amendment 79 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Calls on the Commission to propose an EU mandatory and horizontal due diligence legislation as a matter of urgency in order to ensure that EU companies and non-EU companies operating in the Single Market respect human rights, social and environmental standards through their supply chain as well as to eliminate the risk of forced labour and human rights abuses from their supply chains;
Amendment 84 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Is extremely concerned by the recent unilateral trade-related measures taken by China against Australia in retaliation to the Australian critics on the Chinese COVID-19 crisis management; calls on the Commission, in this very worrying context, to propose urgently its instrument to deter and counteract coercive actions by third countries in order to be able in future to respond to any illegal and unilateral measures adopted against the EU interests and international law;
Amendment 86 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5 d. Urges the Commission to present a blacklist and to propose an instrument to ban on the importation of goods produced using child labour or any other form of forced labour or modern slavery;
Amendment 88 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 e (new)
Paragraph 5 e (new)
5 e. Reiterates its full support to the EU FDI Screening Regulation, putting in place for the first time an EU-level mechanism to coordinate the screening of foreign investments in strategic sectors; calls on Member States to adopt urgently a national screening mechanism if they do not have one yet, in line with the Commission guidelines from March 2020; recalls the importance to strengthen the existing EU FDI Screening Regulation in order to make sure that any potential investments which could be a threat to the EU security and public order, in particular with regard to Chinese state- owned and state-controlled enterprises in European strategic sectors, are blocked;
Amendment 89 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 f (new)
Paragraph 5 f (new)
5 f. welcomes the Commission regulation proposal on foreign subsidies distorting the internal market; calls for a swift adoption of this regulation, making sure that thresholds and the procedures allow for an efficient instrument, in order to tackle the Chinese unfair trading practices in the European Single Market;
Amendment 90 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 g (new)
Paragraph 5 g (new)
5 g. Takes note of the recently agreed Regional Comprehensive Economic partnership (RCEP) and highlights the absence of provisions on trade and sustainability, including labour and social standards, environmental and climate objectives; calls on the Commission to analyse the impacts of the RCEP on the EU presence in the region;
Amendment 91 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 h (new)
Paragraph 5 h (new)
5 h. Reiterates its call on the Commission and the Council to start the scoping exercise and formally launch the negotiations with Taiwan for an Investment Agreement;
Amendment 92 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the entry into force of the EU-China Agreement on geographical indications (GIs), and reiterates the importance of effective and exemplary implementation of the Agreement; underlines that this limited agreement on GIs could serve as a model and basis for future GIs agreements; highlights the crucial role that the Chief Trade Enforcement Officer (CTEO) will play in monitoring and improving compliance with this Agreement; calls on the CTEO to react immediately in the event that the Agreement is not implemented correctly.
Amendment 10 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the new EU Action Plan on Critical Raw Materials and stresses that EUthe EU's trade policy can plays a key role as a vehicle for improving EU access to these materials; notes that the COVID-19 outbreak has exposed the lack of resilience of global value chains for certain key products, showing the need for more robust and resilient supply chains for critical raw materials;
Amendment 18 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that demand for raw materialsWelcomes the Commission's flagship policies of the green and the digital transition, notes that critical raw materials have an important role to play in facilitating these transitions and that their demand is projected to double by 2050; andcknowledges that an increase in demand globally is likely to lead to an increase in price and encourages the Commission to present analysis on this point; believes that this analysis should be complemented by a strong communication strategy, explaining potential trade-offs to citizens; notes that the EU is highly reliant on non- EU countries for critical raw materials, making diversified sourcing essential to increase the EU’s security of supply; calls, therefore, on the Commission to diversify the supply sources of critical raw materials as much as possible, and reduce current reliance on a few countries; calls on the Commission to focus also on securing supplies by establishing strategic stocks and appropriate stockpiling of critical raw materials in Europe, particularly in light of the uncertainties linked to the evolution of the geopolitical situation worldwide and the potential trade tensions with rich non-EU producer countrcontinue monitoring the EU's strategic dependencies in order to identify potential vulnerabilities, and conduct a detailed analysis on the role strategic stockpiles could play in addressing these vulnerabilities;
Amendment 43 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that future EU free trade agreements (FTAs) should include a specific focus onprovisions on critical raw materials; calls on the Commission to further enhance the enforcement of FTAs to ensure that commitments and obligations on responsible sourcing of critical raw materials are met by trading partners; calls on the Commission to strengthen cooperation on sustainable sourcing of critical raw materials with third countries, particularly with likeminded partners such as the US, under existing and future EU policies and instruments, including enlargement, neighbourhood, development and cooperation policies, as well as in its engagement at the WTO;
Amendment 65 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that a fully functioning rules-based multilateral trading system is also key to ensuring open trade flows of critical raw materials; renews its call on the Commission, in this regard, to pursuexpresses concern at the use of export restrictions on critical raw materials by some WTO Members, including China, and urges all Members to refrain from pursuing such policies; renews its call on the Commission to redouble its efforts for the modernisation, strengthening and substantial reactivation of the World Trade Organization to fight distortions of provide a stable and predictable international tradeing environment and guarantee effectivefair competition worldwide;
Amendment 68 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Recalls that the EU's trade policy consists of multilateral and bilateral engagement, as well as autonomous measures and therefore; - welcomes the Commission's public commitment to introduce a legislative proposal on corporate due diligence and corporate accountability in 2021 and insists that this legislation contribute towards addressing abuses of human rights, social and environment standards in value chains; - calls on the Commission to explore new technological solutions for improving traceability in global value chains and recalls that blockchain technology can contribute towards this goal; - welcomes also the preparatory work towards a WTO-compliant Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism which, once introduced, will further contribute to the sustainability of value chains;
Amendment 72 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. WelcomesAgrees with the Commission’s proposal toassessment that shifting EU import payments for critical raw materials from other international currencies to the euro, so as to achieve lowerwould have some advantages such as reducing levels of price volatility and help to break the dependence ofing make EU importers and third- country exporters less dependent on US dollar funding markets.
Amendment 5 #
2021/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the fact that the new EU Gender Action Plan 2021-2025 (GAP III) calls for the promotion of gender equality through the EU’s trade policy and recalls the necessary support for the inclusion of a specific gender chapter ins or gender mainstreaming of EU trade and investment agreements to increase the scope of free trade agreements, as well as all aspects of EU trade policy; underlines that including specific trade and gender actions can lead to more visibility of the problems women face, which can contribute to resolving barriers to trade faced by women;
Amendment 19 #
2021/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that trade policy is not gender neutral and that better collection of gender-disaggregated data, together with clear indicators, is needed to adequately assess the different impacts of trade policy on women and men; reiterates its call for the EU and its Member States to include in ex ante and ex post impact assessments the country-specific and sector-specific gender impact of EU trade policy and agreements; calls on the Commission to work together with international partners, such as the WTO, to collect data, analyse the impact of trade on women and translate data into concrete proposals to improve women’s role in the international trade system;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for the Commission to engage actively in the recently established WTO Informal Working Group on Trade and Gender to work towards a strong Ministerial Declaration in the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) that could serve as a road map for the implementation of the 2017 Buenos Aires Declaration; underlines that the Informal Working Group on Trade and Gender is a first step towards a more permanent platform in the WTO to discuss issues related to trade and gender; stresses that intensified cooperation within international organisations such as the WTO can lead to better sharing of best practices, methods to collect data, as well as the inclusion of a gender perspective in trade; calls on the Commission to pro-actively engage with other WTO members to contribute to the working of the Informal Working Group, with the aim to establish a permanent working group;
Amendment 37 #
2021/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recognises the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the participation in trade of female entrepreneurs and women; underlines that women are adversely affected both as entrepreneurs, employees, and often as the head caretaker of their family; calls for COVID-19 recovery strategies to pay special attention to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), which are often run by women, and to sectors with higher female participation (agriculture, tourism, garment and retail); underlines that women often lack access to finance compared to their male counterparts; calls on the Commission to address the gender gap in investment possibilities for women entrepreneurs;
Amendment 48 #
2021/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes with concern the persistent gender gap in digital access and digital skills; notes that women have less access to skills development compared to their male counterparts, preventing them from developing their business, or their possibilities as employee; calls for the Commission and the Member States to support female entrepreneurs and employees in acquiring the necessary skills through trade policy, such as the Generalised Scheme of Preferences, Economic Partnership Agreements, development cooperation and Aid for Trade;
Amendment 114 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) In order to recognise good practice, certification or other third party verified schemes could be used in the risk assessment procedure and in risk mitigation, however, they should not substitute the operator’s responsibility as regards due diligence.
Amendment 183 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) ‘produced’ means grown, harvested, raised, fed from, during the whole life-cycle of the product or commodity, or obtained on relevant plot of land;
Amendment 190 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28
(28) ‘relevant legislation of the country of production’ means the rules applicable in the country of production concerning the legal status of the area of production in terms of land use rights, including the case of illegal occupation or military conflict, environmental protection, third parties’ rights and relevant trade and customs regulations under legislation framework applicable in the country of production;
Amendment 220 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Online marketplaces shall comply with the obligations set out in Article 4 for goods and commodities they facilitate the sale of when there is no operator connected to the sale established in the EU.
Amendment 244 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
(ha) the outcome of multi-stakeholder dialogues where impacted parties, such as smallholders, indigenous peoples and local communities, has been invited to actively participate;
Amendment 250 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 6 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 6 – point a
(a) model risk management practices, possibly including by those undertaken by certification or other third-party-verified schemes , reporting, record-keeping, internal control and compliance management, including for operators that are not SMEs, the appointment of a compliance officer at management level;
Amendment 361 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. No later than twoone years after the entry into force, the Commission shall carry out a first review of this Regulation, and shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council accompanied, if appropriate, by a legislative proposal. The report shall focus in particular on an evaluation of the need and the feasibility of extending the scope of this Regulation to goods and commodities containing goods and commodities covered by this Regulation, other ecosystems, including land with high carbon stocks and land with a high biodiversity value such as grasslands, peatlands and wetlands and further commodities.
Amendment 369 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the impact of the Regulation on farmers, in particular smallholders, indigenous peoples and local communities and the possible need for additional support for the transition to sustainable supply chains and for smallholders to comply with the requirements of this Regulation.
Amendment 392 #
2021/0366(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3
3. Country of production and all plots of land of production, including geo- localisation coordinates, latitude and longitude. Where a product or commodity contains or might contain materials, ingredients or components produced in different plots of land, the geo-location coordinates of all different plots of land shall be included;
Amendment 49 #
2021/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle is essential to ensure that the investments and reforms undertaken as part of the recovery from the pandemic are implemented in a sustainable manner. It should continue to apply to the reforms and investments supported by the Facility, with one targeted exemption to safeguard the EU’ immediate energy security concerns. Considering the objective of diversifying energy supplies away from Russian suppliers, the reforms and investments set out in those REPowerEU chapters which aim to improve energy infrastructure and facilities to meet immediate security of supply needs for oil and gas should not be required to comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ and should therefore be exempted from such assessment.
Amendment 66 #
2021/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) While extending the current intake rate of allowances to the Market Stability Reserve is needed to prevent in long term a significant increase of the surplus of allowances in the greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union, tThe current economical and geopolitical situation requires the Union to mobilise available resources to rapidly diversify Union’s energy supply and reduce dependence on fossil fuels before 2030. In this context, Decision (EU) 2015/1814 of the European Parliament and of the Council4 and Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council5 should be amended to extend the doubling of the 24% intake rate of the Market Stability Reserve until 2030, while allowing for an exceptional release and monetisation of a portion of allowances from the Market Stability Reserve and directing revenues towards reforms and investments contributing to REPowerEU objectives, in the Recovery and Resilience Facility frameworkdirect revenues from the auctioning of allowances towards reforms and investments contributing to REPowerEU objectives, in the Recovery and Resilience Facility framework. In keeping with the objectives of Directive 2003/87/EC, such revenues should not finance investments in fossil fuel infrastructure or facilities. __________________ 4 Decision (EU) 2015/1814 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 October 2015 concerning the establishment and operation of a market stability reserve for the Union greenhouse gas emission trading scheme and amending Directive 2003/87/EC, OJ L 264/1 5 Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC
Amendment 75 #
2021/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) The EU Emission Trading System (ETS) was established to create an efficient, predictable and market driven system for reducing emissions and tackling the climate crises. While the amendment to Directive 2003/87/EC is justified by an exceptional situation, it remains important not to undermine trust in the ETS market through short-term interventions, and this amendment should therefore be seen as a one-off measure, which will not be repeated
Amendment 129 #
2021/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 21c – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 21c – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) improving energy infrastructure and facilities to meet immediate security of supply needs for oil and gas, notably to enable diversification of supply in the interest of the Union as a whole,; revenue raised in line with Article 10e(4) of Directive 2003/87/EC shall not contribute to this objective.
Amendment 161 #
2021/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(4) By way of derogation from Articles 5(2), 17(4), 18(4) point (d) and 19(3) points (d), tThe principle of “do no significant harm” within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 shall not apply to the reforms and investments expected to contribute to the REPowerEU objectives under paragraph 1, point (a) of this Article.
Amendment 180 #
2021/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10e – paragraph 1
Article 10e – paragraph 1
(1) For the period until 31 December 2026, the allowances released pursuant to Article 1(6) of Decision (EU) 2015/1814an amount of allowances from the total quantity of allowances shall be auctioned until the amount of revenue obtained from such auctioning has reached EUR 20 billion. This revenue shall be made available to the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by Regulation (EU) 2021/241 and shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of that Regulation. These allowances shall be taken in equal shares from the quantity to be auctioned in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 10 and the quantity that would otherwise be allocated free of charge.
Amendment 184 #
2021/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10e – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10e – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1a) The revenue from auctioning those allowances shall not contribute to investments in fossil fuel infrastructures or facilities.
Amendment 189 #
2021/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5
Article 5
Decision (EU) 2015/1814
Article 1
Article 1
Amendments to Decision (EU) 2015/1814 Article 1 of Decision (EU) 2015/1814 is amended as follows: In paragraph 5, first subparagraph, the third sentence is replaced by the following: ‘ By way of derogation from the first and second sentences, until 31 December 2030, the percentages and the 100 million allowances referred to in those sentences shall be doubled. ’ In paragraph 6, the following subparagraph is added: ‘ By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, for a period until 31 December 2026, a number of allowances shall be released from the reserve and auctioned in accordance with Article 10e of Directive 2003/87/EC, until the amount of revenue obtained from such auctioning has reached EUR 20 billion. ’rticle 5 deleted
Amendment 30 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that the EU should seek cooperation with its trading partners to raise and strengthen the awareness of the biodiversity dimension in trade, work to include binding levels of biodiversity protection in the upcoming work on WTO reform, and in other international trade fora, as well as in our free trade agreements, any such introduction must be based on scientific evidence and never be used as green-washed protectionism; stresses that provisions of biodiversity belongs in all free trade agreements, investment agreements, and voluntary partnership agreements (VPAs) under FLEGT;
Amendment 48 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that the EU’s trade policy and green diplomacy should aim to phase out fossil fuels and environmentally harmful subsidies as a matter of urgency in accordance with the commitments taken at the G20 Summit in Pittsburgh in 2009; invites the Commission to agree on a roadmap with each trade partner covered by a trade agreement, with milestones in place, and to show leadership in relevant international forums, in particular by advocating for binding targets at global level to increase ambition and ensure that post- 2020 action on global biodiversity will be effective;
Amendment 78 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the Commission’s intention to present a legislative proposal in Spring 2021 that will prohibit the placing of products associated with deforestation or forest degradation from the EU market; stresses the necessary complementary work on the supply side by highlighting the example of the Voluntary Partnership Agreements under FLEGT aiming to preserve forests, being the natural habitat of many endangered species, with its objectives to encourage sustainable forest management, to address deforestation and forest degradation, and to promote sustainable development, as it has committed to in the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development, the Paris Agreement, and the Convention of Biological Diversity Aichi targets; calls on the Commission to adopt a moratorium on imports of wild animals from reported emerging infectious disease hotspots;
Amendment 6 #
2020/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reiterates that global value chains are the key feature of the global economy and that trade policy must contribute to a transparent production process throughout the value chain and; demonstrate compliance with environmental, social and safety standards in line with the Paris Climate Agreement and promote the achievement of the SDGs;
Amendment 33 #
2020/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the COVID-19 crisis has exposed the vulnerabilities of unregulated global supply chains, and that businesses with better environmental, social and governance practices and risk mitigation processes have weathered the crisis better;
Amendment 38 #
2020/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes with concern that less than 1 % of companies publicly list their suppliers, even in high-risk sectors; notes that publicly listed companies, unlisted public companies and private companies registered in the EU may have different obligations under national law in regards to sustainable corporate governance; recalls the importance of levelling the playing field vis-a-vis companies registered outside of the EU;
Amendment 48 #
2020/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that directors’ duties should encompass an obligation to develop, disclose and implement a long- term corporate sustainability strategy for all aspects of the company’s operations, including its supply chainlocal and global supply chains; notes that adjustments to the composition of a board of directors, such as through the appointment of a member with knowledge of sustainable corporate governance, could increase compliance with these obligations; considers that the principle of proportionality should be applied to the likelihood of a breach of obligations rather than the size of the company; notes notwithstanding that all efforts should be made to reduce the regulatory burden on SMEs;
Amendment 55 #
2020/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls upon the Commission to review the impact of sustainable corporate governance obligations on financial institutions providing trade finance;
Amendment 67 #
2020/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that sustainable corporate governance cannot reach its full potential without due diligence legislation that requires companies to identify, prevent, mitigate and account for human rights abuses and environmental damage in their global value chains.; calls on the Commission to explore an EU-level certification scheme for supply chains as part of its legislative proposal on due diligence; calls on the Commission to rapidly assess, following the principle of “one in, one out”, which existing regulation could be updated or replaced;
Amendment 7 #
2020/2129(INL)
2. Notes that in a globalisation has created economy there are interdependencies between societies, where any product results from and many value chains are interlinked, this has created opportunity for growth and development; however some products with complex transnational supply and value chains and where decisions taken by European firmsmay impact on peoples’ ability to enjoy human rights and fundamental freedoms worldwide;
Amendment 10 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights that democracy, which protects human rights and fundamental freedoms, is the only form of government compatible with sustainable development; points out that corruption and lack of transparency greatly undermines human rights; calls on the Commission to in their external actions, including in trade and investment agreements, always include provisions and discussions on the protection of human rights;
Amendment 13 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Regrets that many businesses’ decisions are primarily guided by lower costs and higher profits with inadequate consideration of adverse impacts on human rights and the environment down their global value chains, while severe human rights violations oftenhuman rights violations may occur at primary production level, in particular when sourcing raw material and manufacturing products;
Amendment 27 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is gravely concerned by the persistent exploitation and degradation of human beings through forced labour systems affecting 25 million people and from which the private economy extracted profits of 150 billion dollars globally in 2019; Notes with concern that there are currently an estimated 152 million children in child labour, 72 million of whom work in hazardous conditionsand slave-like practices; is especially concerned by the levels of child labour in the world;
Amendment 45 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Points out that corruption in the context of judicial proceedings can have a devastating effect on the lawful administration of justice and judicial integrity, and intrinsically violate the fundamental right to a fair trial, the right to due process and the victim’s right to effective redress; stresses that corruption generally leads to systematic abuse of human rights in the business context, for example, by preventing individuals from accessing goods and services that states are obliged to provide to meet their human rights obligations, by encouraging wrongful acquisition or appropriation by businesses of land, or by granting licences or concessions to businesses in the extractive sector;
Amendment 54 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Regrets that despite attempts by European companies to implement their corporate responsibility policies to respect human rights, and various polices and laws in place to encourage or require due diligence across different Member States, only 37% of businesses are currently undertaking due diligence in their supply chains and only 16% cover the entire value chain; stresses that the current policies have not always achieved the goal of protectiong of human rights and prevention of business-related abuses and violations; cannot be achieved with current policies and that binding Union legislation is necessarylls on the Commission to propose a legislative proposal to bridge this gap;
Amendment 62 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. UrgesCalls on the Commission to propose Union mandatlegislation fory human rights and environmental due diligence legislation imposing legal obligations on Union companies and companies domiciled or operating in the Union internal market and establishing effective monitoring, enforcement and remedy mechanisms;
Amendment 70 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 82 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recommends that Union legislation cover all companies and all sectors, including state-owned enterprises, the banking sector and financial institutions, including the European Investment Bank;
Amendment 93 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recommends that Union mandatoryany future Union due diligence legislation be adopted toshould require companies to identify and address their impacts with reference to all internationally recognised human rights including, as a minimum, those encompassed by the UDHR, all nine core international human rights treaties, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and all fundamental ILO conventions, as well as the ECHR and ICESCR, which are binding on Council of Europe member states and also bind Member States as a result of Union law and the common constitutional traditions of the Member States;
Amendment 99 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 102 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Notes that the human rights of groups at risk of vulnerability and marginalisation are disproportionately impacted by businesses’ activities; insists therefore that Union mandatory due diligence legislation should refer to group-specific instruments in defining the scope of corporate human rights due diligence; stresses, in this regard, that all rights guaranteed to those most severely affected groups under local, regional, national or international law must be covered, as enshrined in Article 5 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples;
Amendment 108 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Recalls that the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment has stated that the rights to life, health, food, water and development, as well as the right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment, are necessary for the full enjoyment of human rights; points out that the United Nations General Assembly recognised, in its Resolution 64/292, the right to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation as a human right; recommends consequently that those rights be covered by thany possible legislation;
Amendment 112 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes that the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and Human Rights Council have stated that climate change has an adverse impact on the full and effective enjoyment of human rights; underlines that the member states of the United Nations have an obligation to respect human rights when addressing adverse impacts of climate change; points out that the Supreme Court of the Netherlands has confirmed that Articles 2 and 8 of the ECHR impose a positive obligation for State Parties to take appropriate measures to prevent dangerous climate change; insists that climate change mitigation and adaptation in line with the Paris Agreement’s temperature goals must form part of businesses’ human rights and environmental due diligence obligations under the legislationany possible corporate due diligence legislation must be in line with the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 114 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
Amendment 118 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 119 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
Amendment 126 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Recommends that, requirements for corporate mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence be grounded in the principle of corporate responsibility to respect human rights as articulated by the UNGPs; businesses should avoid infringing human rights and address adverse human rights impacts with which they are directly or indirectly connected, entailing in practice that they should haveconnected, which could entail having in place an embedded human rights policy, and a human rights due diligence process and appropriate and adequate measures to facilitate access to effective remedies for business-related human rights abuses, including at company level, and other grievance mechanisms;
Amendment 141 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Is of the view that businesses have a responsibility to ensure that their activities do not undermine or harm the protection of human and environmental rights; insists they must not promote, participate or in any manner contribute to, or endorse policies and activities, which can lead to human rights violations; underlines that businesses must do everything possible, within their capacities, to prevent and mitigate the effect of adverse impacts;
Amendment 151 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Notes that the risk of business- related human rights adverse impacts does not always depend on the size of the company; iInsists that the scope of due diligence obligations must be based on the risk of adverse impacts and must be specific to the country and sector of activity; recalls that according to the UNGPs, three factors should be taken into account in assessing the severity of business impacts on human rights: the scale of the impact, the scope of the impact and whether the impact is irremediable;
Amendment 164 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Notes that in order to assess human rights risks, independent monitoring of human rights impacts and working conditions in supply chains is essential, in particular by means of monitoring, which has workers and affected communities at its core an and should fully involves relevant stakeholders;
Amendment 169 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
Amendment 175 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Stresses that transparency must be at the core and the overriding principle of the monitoring and assessment process and that external participation, oversight and verification are key elements for robust and meaningful corporate human rights due diligence and its evaluation; calls, accordingly, for Union due diligence legislation to require the publication of lists of companies within its scope, the publication of due diligence reports via online public repositories, and the identification of companies that comply or have failed to comply with due diligence obligations;
Amendment 178 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Is of the view that transparency should not be corporate led but based on the right to know of those who are impacted by commercial activities, including workers, communities and consumers; suggests that stakeholders have a right to know such information in a comprehensive, timely and honest manner; believes that enforcing the right to be informed allows for the clear establishment of duties and duty bearers and rights and right-holders;
Amendment 183 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Notes that rights holders primarily affected by business-related human rights abuses often lack adequate access to information about their rights and about how they are given effect in domestic legislative systems, and have difficulty accessing state agencies and organisations concerned with protection and enforcement of their rights; recommends that the legislation encourage businesses to engage with all affected and potentially affected stakeholders, with their representatives, or both, including workers’ representatives, at all stages of the due diligence process, from development to monitoring and evaluation, in a timely and meaningful manner;
Amendment 190 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. In this context, underlines the importance of the freedom of association and right to collective bargaining, as well as free, prior and informed consent byprior consultations with indigenous communities;
Amendment 200 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Recommends that the legislation requiresCommission investigates in any possible legislation the need for the establishment of a protection mechanism in compliance with Directive (EU) 2019/1937 and the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, in order to protect stakeholders from lawsuits, attempts to silence their claims, intimidation and being otherwise deterred from seeking justice;
Amendment 202 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Highlights the fact that, as recalled by the UNGPs, states have the duty to ensure, through judicial, administrative, legislative or other appropriate means, that those affected by business-related human rights abuses have access to an effective remedy; Recommends that the legislation makes specific reference to this obligation in line with the United Nations Basic Principles and Guidelines on the Rights to Remedy and Reparation for Victims of Gross Violations of International Human Rights Law and Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law;
Amendment 217 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Insists that access to evidence and time limitations can be major practical and procedural barriers faced by victims of human rights abuses in third countries, obstructing their access to effective legal remedies; stresses that that the burden of proof should be shifted fromany possible legislation should facilitate theat victims to the company and that the legislation musthave access to remedies and require companies to disclose all necessary information for interested parties to engage in judicial proceedings and for victims to access remedies;
Amendment 219 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Stresses the importance of effective access to remedies for persons in situations of vulnerability, as enshrined in Article 13 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; recalls that Article 47 of the Charter requires Member States to provide legal aid to those who lack sufficient resources insofar as such aid is necessary to ensure effective access to justice;
Amendment 221 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Recommends that thany possible legislation should establishes guidance regarding the elements of an effective, fair and equitable operational grievance mechanism, with a view to defining appropriate measures to prevent harm, including providing adequate access to remedies;
Amendment 229 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Calls for measures to ensureUnderlines that any Union due diligence legislation ismust be adequately monitored and enforced by national and Union bodies with appropriate duties and powers; such bodies should have competence to investigate abuses, initiate enforcement actions and to support victims, for instance through legal advice, technical support and representation;
Amendment 233 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
Amendment 241 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 51
Paragraph 51
Amendment 31 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the mainstreaming of the European Green Deal into the communication on the Trade Policy Review (TPR) and calls for a concrete action plan, roadmap and timeline to make this ambition a reality;
Amendment 39 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the incorporation of the Paris Agreement as an essential element in all trade, investment and partnership agreements; stresses that ratification of the International Labour Organization (ILO) core conventions and respect for human rights are requirements for concluding FTAs; asks for ambitious chapters on gender and on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as dedicated chapters on digital trade to be included in all trade agreements;
Amendment 44 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines the importance of including gender equality efforts and gender mainstreaming in trade policy as an important component to foster inclusive and sustainable growth; welcomes the promotion of gender equality through the Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025 and the Gender Action Plan III to promote gender equality; stresses that trade has the potential to promote gender equality, contribute to economic and social empowerment of women worldwide and to more equal, as well as resilient economies globally; highlights that women are disproportionally affected by theCOVID- 19 crisis; welcomes the Commission’s aim to work on data collection and analytical analysis to better understand the impact of trade policy on women; calls on the Commission to engage with the European Parliament in its work on gender mainstreaming of trade policy; calls on the Commission to include specific gender chapters in EU trade and investment agreements;
Amendment 60 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points outRegrets that brown goods still receive preferential treatment over green goods and that tariffs and trade barriers are working against sustainable trade; underlines that removing tariffs and trade barriers for green goods and services should be designed to contribute to innovative solutions to tackle the climate crisis and contribute to the goals of the Green Deal, as well as the SDG’s and sustainable development worldwide; demands that the Commission devise instruments to tackle these distortions and walk the talk of the Green Deal by implementing it in all aspects of trade policy;
Amendment 68 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that high up-front costs, which willcould only repay themselves over time, and a lack of know-how and equipment are currently preventing developing countries from ‘going green’; demands that the Commission use all trade instruments at its disposal to increase financial support, technical assistance, technology transfers and digital penetration in order to empower developing countries and enable them to achieve sustainable resilience;
Amendment 74 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for the EU to take a leading role at a multilateral level to end harmful subsidies by advocating transparency and strict regulation and disciplines in trade agreements and at the World Trade Organization (WTO); stresses the importance of drawing up sustainability impact assessments on an ex-ante, intermediate and ex-post basis; calls upon the Commission to brief the European Parliament regularly on the ongoing and finalised sustainable impact assessments; stresses the need to develop a comprehensive framework with concrete targets to advance the SDGs, the Green Deal and the ILO Decent Work Agenda in trade and investment agreements; emphasises that new agreements should only be concluded once these targets have been fulfilled and that existing agreements should be revised accordinglyincluding these goals in negotiation mandates of future revisions of existing trade agreements;
Amendment 93 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the need for more coherency and transparency in scrutinising EU trade policy; underlines that coherent, clear, measurable and objective criteria for the EU’s trade policy and regular discussions between the Commission and European Parliament can contribute to more transparency and engagement of EU citizens, better dialogue between the Commission and the European Parliament, more policy coherence and better scrutiny of all aspects of trade policy; stresses the role of ex-ante, intermediate and ex-post sustainable impact assessment in this regard; calls on the Commission to engage with the European Parliament at all stages of its proposals that fall under the EU’s trade policy and ensure that the European Parliament can exercise its role as scrutiniser;
Amendment 116 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the importance of ensuring fair competition and a level playing field for European businesses in both the internal market and third-country markets; stresses, in this regard, the importance of trade defence instruments and; underlines that the enforcement regulation should have a positive contribution to the goal of ensuring fair competition and a level playing field, and stresses that TSD could be subjected to the enforcement regulation; calls on the Commission to swiftly complete the EU’s trade defence toolbox through legislative proposals in 2021, giving priority to an anti-coercion instrument, an instrument to tackle distortions caused by foreign subsidies and state-owned enterprises and to the conclusion of negotiations on the International Procurement Instrument12 ; underlines the role of the Chief Trade Enforcement Officer (CTEO) in working with the European Parliament in a transparent manner to discuss and address issues related to trade defence instruments; __________________ 12Amended proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 January 2016 on the access of third- country goods and services to the Union’s internal market in public procurement and procedures supporting negotiations on access of Union goods and services to the public procurement markets of third countries (COM(2016)0034).
Amendment 136 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is convinced that the EU is too dependent on a limited number of suppliers for critical goods and services; insists that the EU should overcome these undesirable dependencies via a mix of policies to incentivise companies to stockpile, diversify sourcing strategies and promote nearshoring, which could create new trading opportunities for partners in the Eastern and Southern Neighbourhoods; underlines the role that trade agreements should have in diversifying supply and open trade relations for critical goods and services; stresses that shortening or altering supply chains to the EU’s neighbourhood and Africa can have a positive effect on their sustainable, green, inclusive and resilient economic growth, as well as for the EU’s strategic interests;
Amendment 149 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to come up with a digital trade strategy to increase the market access of European businesses and protect EU citizens’ rights under the GDPR13 ; underlines the acceleration of the digital revolution due to COVID-19 and stresses the importance of the EU taking the lead in setting standards for a sustainable, digital-driven global economy and keeping international data flows open; underlines that the EU can set a global standard for fair and resilient digital trade in its bilateral and multilateral engagements; calls upon the Commission to make meaningful progress on setting ambitious rules for e-commerce in the WTO; underlines that the digital chapter in the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement can serve as a model for future trade agreements; __________________ 13Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1).
Amendment 167 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Underlines that international trade governance has an importantessential role to play in the rapid development of medical treatments and vaccines, the rapid scaling up of production, the development of resilient global value chains and equitable market access for the whole world; stresses, in this context, that the COVID-19 pandemic mustshould be used to provide impetus for more concerted international cooperation and to boost global preparedness for health emergencies;
Amendment 175 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Stresses that global supply chains for raw materials, production and distribution of vaccines benefit from open trade relations; underlines that protectionism in the production and distribution of vaccines can hinder addressing the global pandemic; recognises that the EU is relatively one of the largest exporters of vaccines to third countries, but that on an absolute level, these exports are not yet sufficient to tackle the global pandemic;
Amendment 180 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Is concerned about the recent rise in variants of COVID-19, as well as export restrictions on vaccines by the main manufacturing countries such as the US, the UK, China and India and by the EU and emphasises that this endangers the rapid global scaling up of vaccine production capacity; urges the Commission to engage with producing countries to swiftly eliminate export barriers and to replace the export authorisation mechanism with an export and import notification requirement; insists on having timely and comprehensive access to such data;
Amendment 185 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Is deeply concerned about the rising amounts of variants of COVID-19; emphasises that the lack of production and distribution of vaccines in third countries could lead to the increase of different new types of variants; stresses that the COVAX facility is at this time not sufficient in distributing vaccines to the most vulnerable; underlines that timely global access to vaccines can benefit the recovery and resilience of the global economy, as well as the EU economy;
Amendment 192 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines that the vaccines against COVID-19 and its variants arshould be a global public good and that multilateral efforts should be focused on ramping up global production capacities and technology transfers, including in low and middle- income countries; strongly welcomes, in this regard, the Global C19 Vaccine Supply Chain and Manufacturing Summit held on 8 and 9 March 2021 and calls for the establishment of structural platforms to rapidly scale up vaccine production in more countries;
Amendment 201 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Emphasises that international trade policy must play a proactive role in this endeavour by facilitating trade in raw materials, alleviating shortages of qualified and experienced personnel, solving supply chain problems and revisiting the global framework for intellectual property rights for future pandemics; insists, in this regard, on a pro-active and constructive dialogue about a temporary waiver of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) in order to ensure that countries do not face retaliation over COVID-19 related patent infringements during the pandemic; underlines the efforts made by the Director-General of the WTO in bringing members forward in the discussion on trade and health initiatives;
Amendment 234 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Underlines that in order to revive the WTO negotiating function, the EU must work together with likeminded partners to find common ground for WTO reform in the broadest sense; stresses that special attention has to be paid to developing countries and their specific needs in relation to economic growth, sustainable development and WTO reform; reaffirms that meaningful progress in WTO reform needs a broad consensus and coalitions of likeminded partners;
Amendment 252 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Is aware of the importance of the EU’s multifaceted trade relationship with China; firmly believes that EU-China trade relations require a more balanced and reciprocal approach; stresses that the ratification process of the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment can only begin once the EU has the requisite autonomous measures in place, including a ban on products made using forced labour, an upgraded trade defence toolbox and a working sanctions mechanism on human rights; Underlines that China has put sanctions on Members of the European Parliament and some of its entities, making the ratification process of the CAI unthinkable at the moment; demands that the Commission move forward with the Investment Agreement with Taiwan; and remain committed to meaningful engagement in trade and investment relations;
Amendment 269 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Underlines the importance of the EU-Africa relationship and fostering close political and economic cooperation between the continents; stresses the importance of having a robust partnership with the African continent based on reciprocity, equality and shared interests; underlines that various trade policy instruments can complement the Commission’s efforts in this regard; calls on the Commission to foster an inclusive trade policy approach with Africa and to contribute to sustainable development, economic growth and resilience, taking into account the wide variety in levels of economic development on the continent;
Amendment 273 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Underlines the commitment to our partnership with Latin America and the Caribbean and our trade relations with the region; expresses its concern about the impact COVID-19 has on the continent for its sustainable development and its economic resilience; reiterates that the pandemic affected women in Latin America and the Caribbean severely; calls on the Commission to maintain a structural dialogue with our partners in Latin America and the Caribbean; calls on the Commission to include the Overseas Countries and Territories and to take into account their specific trade needs and relationships with the EU;
Amendment 275 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 c (new)
Paragraph 27 c (new)
27c. Underlines that Asia is developing economically and has an important role in the global economy at the moment, especially for goods imports to Europe; stresses the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is both an opportunity for expanding European trade, as well as a potential threat to the EU’s trade efforts in the region; calls on the Commission to remain engaged with the region and proactively promote rules- based trade relations;
Amendment 276 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 d (new)
Paragraph 27 d (new)
27d. Welcomes the upcoming review of the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) and the Commission’s intention as one of the key objectives to increase trading opportunities for developing countries; underlines that the GSP is a policy tool that has the potential to help developing countries foster sustainable and resilient economic growth; underlines the importance of adhering our partners in GSP+ to international values and possibly update and extend the list of conventions in the upcoming review of the regulation; calls on the Commission to engage with gender equality efforts in relation to GSP, GSP+ and Anything But Arms (EBA);
Amendment 4 #
2020/2115(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that as Asia is home to the world’s largest population and fastest- growing economies, increasing efficient and sustainable connectivity between the EU and Asia, with an open, rules-based multilateral trading system that ensures a level playing field, will and reciprocity, can play a key role in mutual economic growth and will be an important factor in the recovery from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2115(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the EU-Asia connectivity strategy should go hand in hand with efforts to increase access to respective markets, including public procurement, and promote an open and transparent investment environment, unlocking opportunities and contributing to global competitiveness; Regrets that many countries in Asia still apply protectionist economic policies creating an unfair playing field for European businesses; notes that allowing free trade flows will buildcontributes to strengthening economic resilience and to ensure the global availability of products through the diversification of supply chains;
Amendment 14 #
2020/2115(INI)
3. Believes that efficient and sustainable connections and networks between Europe and Asia through priority transport corridors, including air, sea and land transport, and high-capacity network links as well as more efficient and reliable customs procedures, that build on digitalisation and administrative simplification, will increase trade flows between the EU and Asia; acknowledges the existence of an investment gap in connectivity and recognises the need to mobilise and strengthen cooperation with private investors, national and international institutions, and multilateral development banks; Stresses that the facilitation of trade between the EU and Asian partners through improved connectivity should at the same time result in the strengthening of customs performance and management, notably in enforcing Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), as a tool to fight against fraud and prevent counterfeit goods entering the single market;
Amendment 19 #
2020/2115(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Recalls the potential of New Arctic shipping routes of reducing by up to 40 percent the time and distance between Europe and Asia, creating new trading hubs, with a significant impact on trade flows; Stresses that the management of these new routes should be sustainable and in line with international rules and norms, preventing any additional pressure on the Arctic ecosystem;
Amendment 27 #
2020/2115(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the importance of the existing network of bilateral, regional and multilateral trade agreements and the bilateral cooperation between the EU and Asian partners, with successful examples of strategic partnerships in Japan, South Korea and Singapore, Singapore and Vietnam, as well as ongoing negotiations, such as the Comprehensive Agreement on Investments with China; calls on the Commission to start a scoping exercise for the investment negotiations with Taiwan;
Amendment 39 #
2020/2115(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to ensure the enforcement of trade agreements and make existing ones more ambitious, in particular by promoting sustainable EU norms and standardsand international environmental and social norms and standards, such as the respect of ILO Conventions and the Paris Climate Agreement.
Amendment 41 #
2020/2115(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Recalls that EU and Asia are important partners on sustainable development, notably on the delivery of the United Nations 2030 Agenda, and that the promotion of efficient and sustainable connectivity is an essential element, together with trade, of a broader strategic partnership with Asian partners.
Amendment 7 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that a strategic trade policy is an essential tool for implementing the circular economy and the EU’s sustainability agenda globally; underlines that increased recycling can reduce the EU’s reliance on imports of raw materials, and points to the need to decouple economic growth from resource use in order to ensure the long- term sustainability of global value chains; underlines that the transition from a linear to a circular economy needs to be inclusive and collaborative in all its aspects and with the consideration and participation of all genders;
Amendment 17 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. RAcknowledges the need for a comprehensive legal framework on circular economy; regrets the lack of international and European standards on waste quality and end-of-waste criteria as this hinders a viable trade policy that is conducive to the circular economy; calls on the Commission to present harmonised standards on waste quality and end-of- waste rules, a legal definition of recyclable waste, and to include these in future FTAs; and introduce these standards on an international level; believes that a revision of the Waste Shipment Regulation would provide an opportunity to put an end to the export of the EU’s waste problems and therefore welcomes the Commission's announcement of revising this regulation;
Amendment 27 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that in the transition to a circular economy particular attention must be given to key supply chains where the EU’s environmental footprint is significant; underlines the need for transparency and increased traceability in these supply chains and calls on the Commission to tackle notably the efficient use of resources and sustainable production and consumption patterns in the garment sector under its future ‘EU Strategy for Textiles’; welcomes the planned ‘Circular Electronics Initiative’ and underlines the need to in this context define how e-waste can be exported for re- use and recycling;
Amendment 42 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to identify and abolish barriers that prevent or restrict market access for circular products from outside the EU and to investigate the possibilities and benefits of reducing tariffs on certain products in order to encourage the development of the circular economy; calls on the Commission to take into account the special needs of EU’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and to support them in the implementation of their business strategies to export circular products;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Commission to ensure that FTAs reflect the objectives of the circular economy by including strong, binding and enforceable sustainable development chapters; suggests that the circular economy should be addressed in a cross-cutting manner in all relevant FTA chapters and competitive business models that encourage trade in recycled rather than in primary materials; calls on the Commission to evaluate how to balance enhancing trade in recycled goods with upholding strong quality standards and consumer protection; suggests that the circular economy should be addressed in a cross-cutting manner in all relevant FTA chapters; underlines the need for the effective enforcement of trade agreements as a priority task of the Chief Trade Enforcement Officer;
Amendment 63 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Encourages the Commission to engage in regulatory dialogues and cooperation with the EU’s trading partners to further support the objectives of the circular economy; calls on the Commission and Member States to further deploy efforts in international fora (UNCTAD, WTO, G20, G7) to pursue the EU’s agenda on circular economy and ensure a global level playing field with international partners; stresses that particular attention must be given to how less developed partner countries can benefit from the circular economy; calls for an assessment of the impact of increased intra-EU recycling rates on countries strongly relying on waste imports; calls on the Commission in particular to integrate the circular economy principles in its strategy ‘Towards a comprehensive Strategy with Africa’.
Amendment 18 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 a (new)
Citation 24 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 11 December 2019 on ‘The European Green Deal’,
Amendment 19 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 b (new)
Citation 24 b (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 15 January 2020 on the European Green Deal,
Amendment 73 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas shortage of medicines destabilizes the organization of care and generates high human and financial costs;
Amendment 76 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas access to suitable and affordable diagnostic tests and vaccines is as vital as access to safe, effective and affordable medicines;
Amendment 211 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls that shortage of medicines is a global challenge; stresses that developing countries, such as a number of African countries, are the most affected by these shortages; urges that access to medicines in developing countries be tackled in a wider context in the WHO framework ; calls on the Commission and the Member States to increase their support to developing countries, in particular through the rescUE strategic reserve;
Amendment 261 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Notes that the risks are particularly high amongst vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, pregnant women, people affected by a disability, patients with chronic diseases or cancer or people in intensive care unit (ICU);
Amendment 278 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take whatever action is needed to restore European health sovereignty and local pharmaceutical manufacturing, giving priority to essential and strategic medicinesmedicinal products of major therapeutic interest ; calls on the Commission to map out potential production sites in the EU and their production capacity; suggests that the Commission also draw up a map of the production sites established in third countries;
Amendment 325 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. calls on the Commission to present a specific strategy for managing shortages of medicines and medical products in Europe;
Amendment 455 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the importance of research and innovation, and calls for the establishment of a genuine European network, given that the price of relocation must not be a deterioration in the quality of medical research; highlights the role of European projects and SMEs in improving access to medicines in the Union; underlines the crucial role of the Horizon Europe program in this respect;
Amendment 471 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls for strengthening of the European Medicines Market to speed up patient access to medicines, make care more affordable, maximise savings in national health budgets and avoid administrative burdens for generic and biosimilar companies ;
Amendment 481 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 d (new)
Paragraph 11 d (new)
11d. Stresses that the added value and economic impact of biosimilar medicines on the sustainability of healthcare systems should be analysed, their market entry should not be delayed, and, where necessary, measures to support their introduction to the market should be examined;
Amendment 514 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Welcomes the recent creation green lanes, set up to facilitate the transport of all goods, in order to allow the smooth running of the transport not only of medicines but also of raw materials, intermediate products and related materials, including packaging;
Amendment 517 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Calls for the establishment of European lists of 'medicinal products of major therapeutic interest' along the lines of the 'WHO model list of essential medicines'; suggests that the EMA shortage risk indicators (manufacturing and quality) be used to identify high risk products,
Amendment 519 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 d (new)
Paragraph 12 d (new)
12d. Encourages the development of shortage prevention and management plans across all Member States; believes that these plans could result from an analysis of manufacturing and distribution risks and include measures on building up stocks, diversifying sources of supply for raw materials and creating other manufacturing sites to ensure resilience from production;
Amendment 520 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 e (new)
Paragraph 12 e (new)
12e. Underlines that several Member States have already established alert systems which facilitate the anticipation and prevention of shortages; calls for the establishment of alert systems to anticipate shortage of medicines at national and European levels;
Amendment 579 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls for the adoption of common definitions of 'supply disruption' and 'stock-out' of medicines as well as a grid of criteria for assessing the risk associated with each of these situations;
Amendment 581 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Calls for the adoption of a common definition of 'medicinal products of major therapeutic interest' with reference to their usefulness in public health, the absence of an alternative and the fragility of the production chain;
Amendment 613 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for further invitations to tender to be issuedjoint procurements at European level in an effort to counter shortages, as has been done following the onset of the COVID-19 virus, with simplified and transparent procedures in the interests of improved response times;
Amendment 688 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Recalls that misinformation can lead to inappropriate use of medicines and the creation of unnecessary stockpiling;
Amendment 722 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Commission to create a European strategic reserve of medicinal products of major interest, along the lines of the ‘RescEU’ mechanism, in order to alleviate shortages outside crisis periods; believes that the EMA could be the European regulatory authority responsible of this strategic reserve in order to prevent shortages of these medicines;
Amendment 730 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 e (new)
Paragraph 21 e (new)
21e. Considers that in the event of a health crisis the closure of borders and customs controls cannot constitute an obstacle to cross-border movement of medicinal products of major interest within the Union; calls on the Commission and the Member States to set up secure and rapid procedures for checking products at the border during a health crisis in compliance with EU law;
Amendment 736 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Welcomes, following the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, the introduction of more flexible rules in a bid to mitigate shortages and facilitate the circulation of medicines between Member States: acceptance of different packaging formats, reuse procedure to enable marketing authorisation holders to obtain approval in another Member State, longer expiry periods, use of veterinary medicinal products, etc.; calls on the Commission to monitor strictly the use of these arrangements and to keep them available in the event of problems or shortages;
Amendment 31 #
2020/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Supports, in the absence of a global carbon price and a multilateral solution, a market-based EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on condition that it is compatible with EU free trade agreements (FTAs) and WTO rules (by being non- discriminatory and not constituting a disguised restriction on international trade) and EU free trade agreements (FTAs), and that it is proportionate, based on the polluter pays principle and fit for purpose in delivering the climate objectives;
Amendment 37 #
2020/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. notes that any revenue from a EU CBAM must contribute to the aim of reducing global carbon emissions and to ensure WTO compatibility;
Amendment 38 #
2020/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Believes that the implementation of a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism would fill an essential gap in the EU climate policy and is therefore essential to delivering on the EU’s climate ambition to tackle its carbon footprint;
Amendment 54 #
2020/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the general exception clause of Article XXprovisions of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), such as Articles I, III and XX GATT, should be the basis for any CBAM design and its only rationale should be an environmental one – reducing global CO2 emissions and preventing carbon leakage;
Amendment 65 #
2020/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for thorough impact assessments and for the utmost transparency of the process leading to the CBAM, as well as engagement with the EU’s trading partners to build coalitions and avoid any possible retaliations; notes that the impact assessment must be conducted with the goal of reducing total global emissions, and that is must include the effects on sustainable innovation and changing trade flows and supply chains;
Amendment 92 #
2020/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Considers that international trade and trade policy, as key enablers of the transition towards a climate neutral, resource efficient, circular global economy, need to support global efforts towards the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and international environmental commitments, such as the Paris Agreement, including efforts to reduce pollution, combat climate change and carbon leakage, and promote more sustainable production and consumption;
Amendment 101 #
2020/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Amendment 104 #
2020/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Urges the Commission to advance environmental sustainability in the WTO, with the UN SDGs and the Paris Agreement at the core of its work, also by updating the multilateral rules;
Amendment 5 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights that, while there are a number of dynamic middle income countries on the African continent, its economic development is still relatively weak in comparison to other parts of the world; stresses that many of its countries will therefore face almost insurmountable challenges caused by the COVID-19 crisis and the effects of climate change; highlights that due to their economic situation, not all of these countries are able to take lockdown measures similar to those taken in developed countries and therefore the containment of the COVID- 19 virus has been impeded;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the announcement from the G20 on a temporary moratorium on debt repayments for the weakest developing countries; and encourages the G20 to go further on debt relief to ensure that the basic human needs of citizens can be provided for;
Amendment 25 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that the European Union still has important economic ties with African states, and that China has intensified its economic engagement in Africa;
Amendment 40 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that the role of many African states in the international division of labour does not promote their sustainable development; calls on the Commission to create a strategy aimed at assisting the African nations with value chain development in order for more added value to be generated within the African continent;
Amendment 48 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to reformappropriately revise its current version of its strategy entitled ‘Towards a comprehensive Strategy with Africa’ with a view to addressing the needs of the African countries and regions in the wake of this health and economic crisis;
Amendment 56 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to support Africa in its ambitions for a continental free trade area by making the necessary adjustments in order to implement its Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) and make them fit the project of theensure that the EPAs will not form an obstacle towards the creation of the African Continental Free Trade Area;
Amendment 69 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines that the fragmented implementation of EPAs has resulted in a lack of substantial progress in supporting regional integration, capacity-building on border cooperation, and improvements in investment climates and good governance; calls on the Commission to further assist the African countries in these areas without making this assistance fully conditional on implementation of EPAs;
Amendment 80 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. CUnderlines the vital importance of meeting the goals as set by the Paris Climate Agreement; calls for a concrete proposal that establishes common initiatives on a renewable energy supply on the African continent;
Amendment 87 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Emphasises the need for substantial sustainable investments that enable leapfrogging in the African states; calls for an investigation on how leapfrogging can contribute to sustainable development;
Amendment 95 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Recalls that the position of women can be strengthened with strong provisions on Gender & Trade in Trade Agreements; calls in this regards on the European Commission to assist the African Union with the implementation of it Strategy for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment and implement measures that contribute to the achievement of gender equality in its trade agreements with the African countries;
Amendment 101 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10 b. Highlights that the Covid-19 pandemic and its consequences will have an impact on the Sustainable Development Goals; calls on the Commission to make the achievement of the SDGs a guiding principle in all its policies with regard to the African countries and urges the Commission to have full regard for these goals when negotiating the post-Cotonou Agreement in order to ensure balanced and free trade with the African continent;
Amendment 105 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10 c. Highlights that around 60% of the population of the African countries is under 25 years old; calls on the Commission to assist the African youth with dedicated education programs under for example Erasmus+ and to increase educational and professional mobility by means of a dedicated strategy in cooperation with the African Union, the private sector and financial institutions (for example by making available micro- credit for start-ups) with the aim of improving economic and trading opportunities;
Amendment 109 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 d (new)
Paragraph 10 d (new)
10 d. Highlights that the future partnership between the European Union and the African Union should be one that is built upon shared values with respect for human rights and good governance;
Amendment 110 #
2020/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 e (new)
Paragraph 10 e (new)
10 e. Underlines that Africa and sub- Saharan Africa in particular will have the highest population growth in the coming decades; calls in this respect for the EU to follow the Task Force for Rural Africa (TFRA) conclusions on the need of investments to Africa food chains with a focus to be given to value-added commodities;
Amendment 41 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Welcomes and insists that the Commission continues its practice to provide timely information to the Parliament on the negotiations, in line with the information that is shared with the Member States;
Amendment 42 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Strongly believes that transparency benefits the negotiation process and is also beneficial to citizens and businesses as it allows them to better prepare for the post-transition phase;
Amendment 53 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Underlines that the covid-19 pandemic directly affects the negotiation process; recognizes the willingness by both parties to continue negotiations during the covid-19 pandemic through virtual means in order to limit the extent of the delay; acknowledges that negotiations through virtual means pose additional challenges; calls on the parties to hold face-to-face meetings once this is deemed safe;
Amendment 55 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Strongly believes that the negative impact of the covid-19 pandemic on global trade and economic relations serves as an additional incentive to make substantial progress in the negotiations and work towards a comprehensive and ambitious partnership;
Amendment 92 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Emphasises the importance of making substantial progress on all topics in parallel, including on those that showed limited to no progress such as the level-playing field, governance, law enforcement as well as the timely conclusion of a fisheries agreement;
Amendment 134 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Insists that the European Parliament is regularly informed regarding the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement;
Amendment 146 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Emphasises the need to proceed with the necessary measures for the introduction of customs procedures for goods entering Northern Ireland from Great Britain, as well as necessary sanitary and phytosanitary controls and other regulatory checks;
Amendment 162 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Takes note that the UK has chosen to establish its future economic and trade partnership with the EU on the basis of a ‘Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement’ as laid down in the UK’s Approach to Negotiations; emphasises that, while the European Parliament is supportive of the EU constructively negotiating a balanced, ambitious and comprehensive FTA with the UK, by its nature an FTA will never be equivalent to ‘frictionless’ trade; expresses concern at the intention of the UK government to move away from zero tariffs and zero quota and avoid any commitments on the level playing field; emphasizes, in this regard, that the agreement should ensure open and fair competition, and prevent distortions in trade and unfair competitive advantages; shares the Commission’s negotiating position whereby the scope and ambition of an FTA that the EU would agree to is conditional on the UK agreeing to provisions related to the level playing field, given the geographical proximity and integration of markets, as well as on the conclusion of an agreement on fisheries;
Amendment 178 #
2020/2023(INI)
(-i) a level playing field;
Amendment 216 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 – point ix
Paragraph 13 – point ix
(ix) an overarching chapter on the needs and interests of micro-enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with regard to market access facilitation issues including, but not limited to, compatibility of technical standards, and streamlined customs procedures with the aim of preserving and generating concrete business opportunities and fostering their internationalisation; noteregrets that the UK’s approach to the negotiations does not include specific provisions reflecting these objectives;
Amendment 247 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – introductory part
Paragraph 16 – introductory part
16. Recalls its determination to prevent any kind of ‘dumping’ in the framework of the future EU-UK relationship; considerspoints out that a key outcome of the negotiations is to guarantee a level playing field through robust commitments and enforceable provisions on:
Amendment 249 #
2020/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – point i
Paragraph 16 – point i
(i) competition and State aid, which should prevent undue distortion of trade and competition and include provisions on state-owned enterprises; regrets, with regard to State aid, that the UK approach does not reflect the same ambition and only covers subsidies;
Amendment 13 #
2020/2006(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. emphasises the need to further improve the implementation and enforcement of the EU Timber Regulation to best preserve sustainable trade in imported and domestically produced timber and timber products;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2006(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. repeats its demand that imports of timber and timber products should be more thoroughly checked at the EU borders in order to ensure that the imported products do indeed comply with the criteria for entry into the EU; stresses that the Commission needs to ensure that customs controls throughout the EU follow the same standards, by means of a direct unified customs control mechanism, incoordination with Member States and in full compliance with the principle of subsidiarity;
Amendment 17 #
2020/2006(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3 c. notes with concern that research continues to affirm a worrying link between zoonotic diseases, such as COVID-19, and deforestation, climate change and biodiversity loss;
Amendment 18 #
2020/2006(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3 d. welcomes the EU communication of 23 July 2019 on stepping up EU action to protect andrestore the world’s forests; recalls that sustainable and inclusive forest management and governance is essential to the achievement of the objectives set in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal; underlines the importance of measures ensuring that demand is in line with the stated goals, as the EU is a significant importer of commodities associated with deforestation, such as soy, palm oil, eucalyptus, rubber, maize, beef, leather and cocoa, which are often drivers of global deforestation;
Amendment 19 #
2020/2006(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 e (new)
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3 e. highlights the fact that commodities like cocoa offer an early chance to make progress on such an approach, learning lessons from the FLEGT VPA process;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2006(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 f (new)
Paragraph 3 f (new)
3 f. believes that the EU needs to ensure that it only promotes global supply chains and financial flows which are sustainable and deforestation-free and which do not result in human rights violations;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2006(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 g (new)
Paragraph 3 g (new)
Amendment 22 #
2020/2006(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 h (new)
Paragraph 3 h (new)
3 h. underlines the fact that the drivers of deforestation go beyond the forest sector per se and relate to a wide range of issues, such as land tenure, protection of the rights of indigenous people, agricultural policies, climate change, democracy, human rights and political freedom; recalls that indigenous women and women farmers play a central role in protecting forest ecosystems; calls on the Commission to step up its efforts to address deforestation holistically through a coherent policy framework, while ensuring the conservation of ecosystems; believes that gender equality in forestry education is a key point in the sustainable management of forests which should be reflected in the EU Action Plan;
Amendment 23 #
2020/2006(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 i (new)
Paragraph 3 i (new)
3 i. recalls the importance of respecting the UN’s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights; supports the ongoing negotiations to create a binding UN instrument on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights and stresses the importance of the EU being proactively involved in this process;
Amendment 24 #
2020/2006(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 j (new)
Paragraph 3 j (new)
3 j. calls on the Commission to deliver on its commitment to extend the due diligence obligations provided by the EU Timber Regulation so as to cover conflict timber in the framework of the upcoming review;
Amendment 46 #
2020/2006(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. the proposal should ensure that there is legal certainty for all relevant stakeholders on any new EU wide measure and framework relating to the current use of FLEGT VPAs and licencing, in order to secure the interest in investing in deforestation free export to the EU;
Amendment 247 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The Commission has set out, in its Communication of 11 December 2019 entitled ‘The European Green Deal’21 , a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a 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. The Commission’s communication on the Climate Target Plan22 proposing to increase the greenhouse gas emissions’ reduction level to at least 55% by 2030 - an ambition that was endorsed by the European Council on 11 December 2020 - and its underlying impact assessment confirms that the energy mix of the future will be very different from the one of today and underpins the necessity to review and if necessary to revise the energy legislation. The current energy infrastructure investments are clearly insufficient to transform and build the energy infrastructure of the future. That also means infrastructure needs to be in place to support thea swift European energy transition, including rapid electrification, scaling up of renewable electricity generation, the increased use of grenewable and low-carboen gases, energy system integration and a higher uptake of innovative and digital solutions. _________________ 21 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019. 22 Commission Communication - Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition, Investing in a climate-neutral future for the benefit of our people, COM(2020) 562 final of 17 September 2020
Amendment 253 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council23 , the current TEN-E Regulation, lays down rules for the timely development and interoperability of trans-European energy networks in order to achieve the energy policy objectives of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to ensure the functioning of the internal energy market, security of supply and competitive energy markets in the Union, to promote energy efficiency and energy saving and the development of new and renewable forms of energy, and to promote the interconnection of energy networks. Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 puts in place a framework for Member States and relevant stakeholders to work together in a regional setting to develop better- connected energy networks with the aim to connect regions currently isolated from European energy markets, strengthen existing cross-border interconnections, and help integrate renewablcarbon-free energy. By pursuing those objectives, Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 contributes to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and brings benefits to the entire Union in terms of competitiveness and economic, social and territorial cohesion. _________________ 23Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2013 on guidelines for trans- European energy infrastructure and repealing Decision No 1364/2006/EC and amending Regulations (EC) No 713/2009, (EC) No 714/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009, OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39–75
Amendment 257 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The evaluation of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 has clearly shown that the framework has effectively improved the integration of Member States’ networks, stimulated energy trade and hence contributed to the competitiveness of the Union. Projects of common interest in electricity and gas have strongly contributed to security of supply. For gas, the infrastructure is now well connected and supply resilience has improved substantially since 2013. This fact combined with fossil fuel infrastructure not being compatible with the Union climate neutrality goal causes gas infrastructure to no longer qualify as projects of common interests. Regional cooperation in Regional Groups and through cross-border cost allocation is an important enabler for project implementation. However, in many cases the cross-border cost allocation did not result in reducing the financing gap of the project, as intended. While the majority of permitting procedures have been shortened, in some cases the process is still long. The financial assistance from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has been an important factor as grants for studies have helped projects to reduce risks in the early stages of development, while grants for works have supported projects addressing key bottlenecks that market finance could not sufficiently address.
Amendment 258 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The TEN-E policy is a central instrument in the development of an internal energy market and necessary to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. To achieve climate neutrality by 2050as soon as possible and by 2050 at the latest and higher levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030, the European parliament has called for 60% reductions, Europe will need a more integrated energy system, relying on higher levels of electrification based on renewable sources and the decarbonisation of the gas sectorcarbon- free sources. The TEN-E policy can ensure that the Union energy infrastructure development supports the required energy transition to climate neutrality in line with the energy efficiency first principle.
Amendment 280 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. Moreover, the Commission’s climate target impact assessment27 expects the consumption of natural gas to be reduced significantly because its non-abated use is not compatible with carbon-neutrality. On the other hand, the consumption of biogas, grenewable and low-carbonen and pink hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels will increase significantly towards 2050. Therefore, the natural gas infrastructure no longer needs support through the TEN-E policy. The planning of energy infrastructure should reflect this changing gas landscape. _________________ 27 SWD(2020) 176 final
Amendment 282 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) To enable sector integration, to acknowledge changes in consumer behaviour and to increase demand for green transport, charging infrastructure for electric vehicles should be eligible for the PCI Status.
Amendment 284 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically or economically challenging. Such investments include hydrogen and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large-scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from renewable electricity, which is the cleanest solution and is mostGreen and pink hydrogen is the only solution which is compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective. In a transitional phase however, other forms of low-carbon hydrogen are needed to more rapidly replace existing hydrogen and kick-start an economy of scale as well as being economically efficient.
Amendment 289 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach in policy and beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically or economically challenging. Such investments include hydrogen and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large-scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from renewable electricity, which is the cleanest solution and is most compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective. In a transitional phase however, other forms of low-carbon hydrogen are needed to more rapidly replace existing hydrogen and kick-start an economy of scale.
Amendment 292 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Moreover, the Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy29 concluded that for the required deployment of hydrogen a large- scale infrastructure network is an important element that only the Union and the single market can offer. There is currently very limited dedicated infrastructure in place to transport and trade hydrogen across borders. Such should consist of a significant extent of assets converted from natural gas, complemented by new assets dedicated to hydrogen. Only green and pink hydrogen is compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective and economically efficient, thus only green and pink hydrogen production and transmission should be considered in the TEN-E policy. Furthermore, the Hydrogen Strategy sets a strategic goal to increase installed electrolyser capacity to 40 GW by 2030 in order to scale up the production of grenewableen and pink hydrogen and facilitate the decarbonisation of fossil-fuel dependent sectors, such as industry or transport. Therefore, the TEN-E policy should include new and repurposed hydrogen transmission infrastructure and storage as well as electrolyser facilities. Hydrogen transmission and storage infrastructure should also be included in the Union-wide ten-year network development plan so as to allow a comprehensive and consistent assessment of their costs and benefits for the energy system, including their contribution to sector integration and decarbonisation, with the aim of creating a hydrogen backbone for the Union. _________________ 29A hydrogen strategy for a climate- neutral Europe, COM(2020) 301 final.
Amendment 302 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
Amendment 309 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) Moreover, a new infrastructure category shall be introduced for network components contributing to operational safety and ancillary services to support investments that allow for the stability of the grid, power and voltage quality while enabling further integration of renewable energy sources.
Amendment 319 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 requires a candidate project of common interest to prove a significant contribution to at least one criterion from a set of criteria in the process for the elaboration of the Union list, which may, but does not need to, include sustainability. That requirement, in line with the specific needs of the internal energy market at the time, enabled development of projects of common interest which addressed only security of supply risks even if they did not demonstrate benefits in terms of sustainability. However, given the evolution of the Union infrastructure needs and the decarbonisation goals, the Conclusions of the 2020 July European Council, according to which “Union expenditure should be consistent with Paris Agreement objectives and the "do no harm" principle of the European Green Deal, sustainability in terms of the integration of renewablcarbon-free energy sources into the grid or the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as relevant, should be assessed in order to ensure that TEN-E policy is coherent with energy and climate policy objectives of the Union. The sustainability of CO2 transport networks is addressed by their purpose to transport carbon dioxide.
Amendment 342 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) The Union-wide ten-year network development plan process as basis for the identification of projects of common interest in the categories of electricity and gas has proven to be effective. However, while the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity and for Gas (ENTSOs) and transmission system operators have an important role to play in the process, more scrutiny is required, in particular as regards defining the scenarios for the future, identifying long-term infrastructure gaps and bottlenecks and assessing individual projects, to enhance trust in the process. Therefore, due to the need for independent validation, the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (‘the Agency’), important stakeholders, the European Parliament and the Commission should have an increased role in the process, including in the process for drawing up the Union-wide ten-year network development plan pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council31 and Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 . _________________ 31Regulation (EU) 2019/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on the internal market for electricity (OJ L 158, 14.6.2019, p. 54). 32 Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on conditions for access to the natural gas transmission networks and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005 (OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 36).
Amendment 346 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) It is important to ensure that only infrastructure projects for which no reasonable alternative solutions exist may receive the status of project of common interest. For that purpose, the infrastructure gaps identification will follow the energy efficiency first principle and consider with priority all relevant non-infrastructure related solutions to address the identified gaps. In addition, before and during project implementation, project promoters should report on the compliance with environmental legislation and demonstrate that projects do no significant harm to the environment in accordance with Article 17 of Regulation (EC) 2020/85233 . For existing projects of common interest having reached sufficient maturity, this will be taken into account during project selection for subsequent Union list by the regional groups. _________________ 33Regulation (EU) 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment, and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/2088, OJ L 198, 22.6.2020, p. 13
Amendment 347 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)
Recital 22 a (new)
(22a) Moreover, a focus should equally be laid on flexibility and energy storage solutions to support investments that allow for the stability of the grid and enable further integration of renewable energy sources. District heating and cooling along with energy storage, which fully adheres to the energy efficiency first principle, will be crucial features of the power grid given the volatile nature of renewable energy sources on the one hand and our need for grid stability and security of supply on the other.
Amendment 350 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Following close consultations with all Member States and stakeholders, the Commission has identified 13 strategic trans-European energy infrastructure priorities, the implementation of which is essential for the achievement of the Union’s 2030 and 2050 energy and climate policy targets. Those priorities cover different geographic regions or thematic areas in the field of electricity transmission, distribution and storage, offshore grids for renewable energy, hydrogen transmission, distribution and storage, electrolysers, smart gas grids, smart electricity grids, and carbon dioxide transport, collection and storage.
Amendment 356 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Projects of common interest should comply with common, transparent and objective criteria in view of their contribution to the energy policy objectives. In order to be eligible for inclusion in the Union lists, electricity, and hydrogen projects should be part of the latest available Union-wide ten-year network development plan. As hydrogen infrastructure for hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, vehicle charging and district heating and cooling is not currently included in the Union-wide ten- year network development plan, this requirement for hydrogenthese types of projects should only apply as of 1 January 2024 for the purposes of the second Union list drawn pursuant to this Regulation.
Amendment 363 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Projects of common interest should be implemented as quickly as possible and should be closely monitored and evaluated, while keeping the administrative burden for project promoters to a minimum. The Commission should nominate European coordinators for projects facing particular difficulties or delays. The progress in the implementation of the specific projects as well as the fulfilment of the obligations pertaining to this Regulation should be taken into account in the selection process for subsequent Union lists for the respective projects.
Amendment 373 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) The discussion on the appropriate allocation of costs should be based on the life-cycle analysis of the costs and benefits of an infrastructure project carried out on the basis of a harmonised methodology for energy-system-wide analysis, using the same scenario used at the time when the project was included in the Union list of projects of common interest, in the framework of the Union-wide ten-year network development plans prepared by the European Networks of Transmission System Operators pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and (EC) No 715/2009, and reviewed by the Agency. That analysis can take into consideration indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs.
Amendment 374 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40 a (new)
Recital 40 a (new)
(40a) An increasingly integrated energy market will also change the need for a physical cross-border footprint of infrastructure projects as a prerequisite to contribute to the TEN-E pillars, such as sustainability or security of supply. While there will still be a need for cross-border infrastructure, there will also be a need for local projects that have a positive effect on the Union's power grid as a whole, such as electrolysers, district heating and cooling networks or energy storage infrastructure of a certain capacity and ability to be replicable in more than one Member State.
Amendment 387 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 – indent 1
Recital 50 – indent 1
— to supplement this Regulation, in close dialogue with the European Parliament, by reviewing the scope and composition of the priority corridors and thematic areas and adopting new lists of priority corridors and thematic areas;
Amendment 388 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 – indent 2
Recital 50 – indent 2
— to amend annexes to this Regulation, in close dialogue with the European Parliament, so as to adopt and review the Union list of projects of common interest, while respecting the right of the Member States and third countries to approve projects of common interest or projects of mutual interest related to their territory.
Amendment 392 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation as regards cross-border cost allocation procedures and enable Member States to assess the life-cycle benefits and costs of the afferent sea basin offshore grids for renewable energy, in view also of the market and financial arrangements for the generation sites, such as support already granted, and carry out a preliminary cost sharing analysis at sea basin level, implementing powers in accordance with Article 291 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council45 . The advisory procedure should be used for the adoption of those implementing acts. _________________ 45 OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13.
Amendment 395 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52
Recital 52
(52) Since the objectives of this Regulation, namely the development and interoperability of trans-European energy networks and connection to such networks along with reaching the Union climate neutrality goal, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.
Amendment 400 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation lays down guidelines for the timely development and interoperability of the priority corridors and areas of trans-European energy infrastructure set out in Annex I (‘energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas’) that contribute to 1.5 degrees goal of the Paris Agreement, the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets and the climate neutrality objective by 2050as soon as possible and by 2050 at the latest.
Amendment 404 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) addresses the identification of projects of common interest necessary to implement priority corridors and areas falling under the energy infrastructure categories in electricity, smart gas gridsdistrict heating and cooling, hydrogen, electrolysers, and carbon dioxide set out in Annex II (‘energy infrastructure categories’);
Amendment 419 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network where the grid operator can digitally monitor the actions of the users connected to it, and information and communication technologies (ICT) for communicating with related grid operators, generators, energy storage units, consumers and/or prosumers, with a view to transmitting electricity in a sustainable, cost-efficient and secure way;
Amendment 421 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Amendment 431 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
(9a) ‘district heating and cooling networks’ means an efficient network in line with the energy efficiency first principle which uses carbon free heat systems, such as geothermal or solar thermal heat, biofuels, or the use of waste heat and cold pursuant to the definition of (EU)2018/2001.
Amendment 459 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall be empowered to, in close dialogue with the European Parliament, adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 supplementing this Regulation concerning the scope and composition of the priority corridors and areas.
Amendment 470 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 of this Regulation amending annexes to this Regulation, in close dialogue with the European Parliament, in order to establish the Union list of projects of common interest (‘Union list’), subject to the second paragraph of Article 172 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
Amendment 472 #
2020/0360(COD)
4 a. The European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change established by the European climate law Regulation (EU) 2020/xxx shall assess the consistency of the Union list of projects of common interest with Union Climate's objectives.
Amendment 484 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) is located on the territory of one Member State and has a significantpositive cross- border impacteffect or is replicable, as set out in point (1) of Annex IV, whereas ‘replicable’ requires both knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer of at least two Member States or regions. The replicability of a project shall contribute to, amongst others, decarbonisation, the Energy Efficiency First principle, increase of the share of renewable energies or improvement of sector integration.
Amendment 489 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the Union and those of the third country and to sustainability, including through the integration of renewablcarbon-free energy into the grid and the transmission of renewablcarbon-free generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and;
Amendment 515 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part
(a) for electricity transmission, distribution and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (ba), (c) and (e) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewablcarbon-free energy into the grid and the transmission of renewabland distribution of carbon-free generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and at least one of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 518 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – point i
(i) market integration, including through lifting the isolation of at least one Member State and, reducing energy infrastructure bottlenecks; competition and system flexibility; and reinvestments in existing infrastructure, necessary to maintain current levels of system integration;
Amendment 520 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part
(b) for smart electricity grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(d) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewablcarbon-free energy into the grid, and at least two of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 521 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – introductory part
(b) for smart electricity grid projects and network components falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (1)(d) and (1)(e) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable energy into the grid, and at least two of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 523 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – point ii
(ii) market integration, including through efficient system operation and, use of interconnectors and reinvestments in existing infrastructure; necessary to maintain operational conditions;
Amendment 524 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – point iii a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – point iii a (new)
(iiia) sector integration, through the improvement of the interaction of different energy vectors or energy sectors, for instance through the increase of synergies in adjacent sectors, such as transport and mobility;
Amendment 526 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – introductory part
(c) for carbon dioxide capture, storage and transport projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (5) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to allt least two of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 540 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part
(d) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of Annex II the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of grenewableen and pink hydrogen and supporting variable renewablcarbon-free power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 554 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point i
(i) sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of grenewableen and pink hydrogen.
Amendment 567 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f
Amendment 579 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
(fa) for district heating and cooling projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (2a) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability and to reaching climate neutrality through a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as well as an increase of the share of renewable energy in the energy network, as well as a better integration and interlinking of the sectors. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: (i) network security and quality of supply by improving the efficiency and interoperability of distribution; (ii) market functioning and customer services; (iii) facilitating smart energy sector integration through the creation of links to other energy carriers and sectors and enabling demand response.
Amendment 595 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 600 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) feasibility and design studies including, as regards, climate mitigation and adaptation and compliance with environmental legislation and with the principle of “do no significant harm”;
Amendment 601 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) a climate adaptation stress test using the guidelines provided by Article 4 of the European Climate Law Regulation (EU) 2020/xxx
Amendment 603 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. TSOs, distribution system oOperators and other operatocrucial stakeholders shall co- operate with each other in order to facilitate the development of projects of common interest in their area.
Amendment 607 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the progress achieved in the development, construction and commissioning of the project, in particular with regard to permit granting and consultation procedures as well as compliance with environmental legislation, with the principle that the project “does not do significant harm” to the environment, and climate mitigation and adaptation measures taken;
Amendment 616 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. The adoption of the Union list shall establish, for the purposes of any decisions issued in the permit granting process, the necessity of those projects from an energy and climate policy perspective, without prejudice to the exact location, routing or technology of the project.
Amendment 625 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) the pre-application procedure, covering the period between the start of the permit granting process and the acceptance of the submitted application file by the competent authority, shall take place within an indicative period of two years.
Amendment 628 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 3
The competent authorities shall ensure that permit granting is accelerated in line with this Chapter for each category of projects of common interest. To that end, the competent authorities shall adapt their requirements for the start of the permit granting process and for the acceptance of the submitted application file, to make them fit for projects which, that due to their nature, or smaller scale, may require less authorisations and approvals for reaching the ready-to-build phase, and, therefore, might not require the benefit of the pre- application procedure. Such smaller scale projects may include gas and electricity smart grids, carbon capture, storage and transportation and electrolysers.
Amendment 630 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The competent authority shall ensure that the combined duration of the two procedures referred to in paragraph 1 does not exceed a period of three years and six months. However, where the competent authority considers that one or both of the two procedures of the permit granting process will not be completed within the time limits set out in paragraph 1, it may decide, before their expiry and on a case by case basis, to extend one or both of those time limits by a maximum of nine months for both procedures combined. The Commission should monitor the permitting process more closely and in case of any delay the European Commission shall be notified immediately by the competent authority, whereas the latter shall duly justify the delay.
Amendment 639 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By [16 November 2022], the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO) for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish and submit to Member States, the Commission, the European Parliament and the Agency their respective methodologiesy, including the network and market modelling, for a harmonised energy system-wide life-cycle cost-benefit analysis at Union level for projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (ba), (c) and (e) and point (3) of Annex II.
Amendment 643 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Those methodologiesy shall be applied for the preparation of each subsequent Union– wide ten-year network development plans developed by the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and Article 30 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. Those methodologiesy shall be drawn up in line with the principles laid down in Annex V and be consistent with the rules and indicators set out in Annex IV.
Amendment 646 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Prior to submitting their respective methodologiesy, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the entity of distribution system operators in the Union (‘EU DSO entity’), all relevant hydrogen stakeholders, all relevant district heating and cooling stakeholders, all relevant carbon capture, storage and transportation stakeholders and, where it is deemed appropriate the national regulatory authorities and other national authorities.
Amendment 652 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Within three months of the receipt of the methodologiesy together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall provide an opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, the Member States, and the Commission and publish it on the Agency’s website.
Amendment 658 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas, shall update the methodologiesy taking due account of the Agency’s opinion, as referred to in paragraph 2, and submit them to the Commission for its opinion.
Amendment 663 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. Within three months of the day of receipt of the updated methodologies, the Commission shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas.
Amendment 665 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
5. No later than three months of the day of receipt of the Commission’s opinion, as referred to in paragraph 4, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their respective methodologiesy taking due account of the Commission’s opinion, and submit them to the Commission and the European Parliament for approval.
Amendment 673 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Article 11 – paragraph 6
6. Where the changes to the methodologies are considered to be of incremental nature, not affecting the definition of benefits, costs and other relevant cost-benefit parameters, as defined in the latest Energy system wide cost- benefit analysis methodology approved by the Commission and the European Parliament, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their respective methodologiesy taking due account of the Agency’s opinion, as set out in paragraph 2, and submit them for the Agency’s approval.
Amendment 683 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7
Article 11 – paragraph 7
7. In parallel, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall submit to the Commission and the European Parliament a document justifying the reasons behind the proposed updates and why those updates are considered of incremental nature. Where the Commission and the European Parliament deems that those updates are not of incremental nature, it shall, by written request, ask the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas to submit to it the methodologiesy. In such case the process described in paragraphs 2 to 5 applies.
Amendment 686 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8
Article 11 – paragraph 8
8. Within two weeks of the approval by the Agency or the Commission and the European Parliament in accordance with paragraphs 5 and 6, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish their respective methodologiesy on their websites. They shall publish the corresponding input data and other relevant network, load flow and market data in a sufficiently accurate form in accordance with national law and relevant confidentiality agreements.
Amendment 693 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 9
Article 11 – paragraph 9
9. The methodologiesy shall be updated and improved regularly following the procedure described in paragraphs 1 to 6. The Agency, on its own initiative or upon a duly reasoned request by national regulatory authorities or stakeholders, and after formally consulting the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders and the Commission, may request such updates and improvements with due justification and timescales. The Agency shall publish the requests by national regulatory authorities or stakeholders and all relevant non-commercially sensitive documents leading to a request from the Agency for an update or improvement.
Amendment 700 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 10
Article 11 – paragraph 10
10. Every three years, the Agency shall establish and make publicly available a set of indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs for comparable projects of the infrastructure categories included in points (1) and (3) of Annex II. Those reference values may be used by the ENTSO for Electricity andfor the ENTSO for Gas for thlife-cycle cost-benefit analyses carried out for subsequent Union-wide ten-year network development plans. The first of such indicators shall be published by [1 November 2022].
Amendment 703 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11
Article 11 – paragraph 11
11. By [31 December 2023], the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall jointlyshall submit to the Commission and the Agency a consistent and interlinked energy market and network model including electricity, gasdistrict heating and cooling networks, carbon capture, storage and transportation and hydrogen transmission infrastructure as well as storage, LNG and electrolysers, covering the energy infrastructure priority corridors and the areas drawn up in line with the principles laid down in Annex V.
Amendment 709 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 13
Article 11 – paragraph 13
13. After approval of the consistent and interlinked model referred to in paragraph 11 by the Commission and the European Parliament, in accordance with the procedure set out in paragraphs 1 to 6, it shall be included in the methodologies referred to in paragraph 1.
Amendment 717 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By [31 July 2022], the Agency, after having conducted an extensive consultation process involving the Commission, the European Parliament and at least the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, Union DSO entity, and all relevant district heating and cooling stakeholders, all relevant carbon capture, storage and transportation stakeholders and all relevant hydrogen sector stakeholders, shall publish the framework guidelines for the joint scenarios to be developed by ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas. Those guidelines shall be regularly updated as found necessary.
Amendment 728 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The guidelines shall include the energy efficiency first principle and ensure that the underlying ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas scenarios are fully in line with the latest medium and long-term European Union decarbonisation targets and the latest available Commission scenarios.
Amendment 735 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas shall follow the Agency’s framework guidelines when developing the joint scenarios to be used for the Union- wide ten-year network development plans.
Amendment 741 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. The ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas shall invite the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, including the Union DSO entity and all relevant district heating and cooling stakeholders, all relevant carbon capture, storage and transportation stakeholders and all relevant hydrogen stakeholders, to participate in the scenarios development process.
Amendment 744 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish and submit the draft joint scenarios report to the Agency and the Commission for their opinion.
Amendment 751 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5
Article 12 – paragraph 5
5. Within three months from the receipt of the draft joint scenarios report together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity, ENTSO for gas and the Commission.
Amendment 757 #
2020/0360(COD)
6. The Commission, giving due consideration to the Agency opinion defined under paragraph 5, shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas.
Amendment 763 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7
Article 12 – paragraph 7
7. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their joint scenarios report, taking due account of the Agency’s opinion, in line with the Commission’s opinion and submit the updated report to the Commission and the European Parliament for its approval.
Amendment 769 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 8
Article 12 – paragraph 8
8. Within two weeks of the approval of the joint scenarios report by the Commission and the European Parliament in accordance with paragraph 7, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish their joint scenarios report on their websites. They shall publish the corresponding input and output data in a sufficiently accurate form, taking due account of the national law and relevant confidentiality agreements.
Amendment 776 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Every two years the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish and submit to the Commission and the Agency the infrastructure gaps reports developed within the framework of the Union-wide ten-year network development plans.
Amendment 780 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
When assessing the infrastructure gaps the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall implement the energy efficiency first principle and consider with priority all relevant non- infrastructure related solutions to address the identified gaps.
Amendment 789 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Prior to submitting their respectiveits reports, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving all relevant stakeholders, including the Union DSO entity, all relevant district heating and cooling stakeholders, all relevant carbon capture, storage and transportation stakeholders and all relevant hydrogen stakeholders and all the Member States representatives part of the priority corridors defined in Annex I.
Amendment 794 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall submit their respectiveshall submit its draft infrastructure gaps report to the Agency and the Commission for their opinion.
Amendment 799 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. Within three months following receipt of the infrastructure gaps report together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity or ENTSO for Gas and the Commission.
Amendment 804 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission, considering the Agency’s opinion referred to in paragraph 3, shall draft and submit its opinion to the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas.
Amendment 809 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5
Article 13 – paragraph 5
5. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adapt their infrastructure gaps reports taking due account of the Agency’s opinion and in line with the Commission’s opinion before the publication of the final infrastructure gaps reports.
Amendment 816 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. By [31 July 2023] the ENTSO for Electricity, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission and in line with the agreement referred to in paragraph 1, shall develop and publish integrated offshore network development plans starting from the 2050 objectives, with intermediate steps for 2030 and 2040, for each sea-basin, in line with the priority offshore grid corridors referred to in Annex I, taking into account environmental protection and other uses of the sea. Those integrated offshore network development plans shall thereafter be updated every threewo years.
Amendment 821 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. The integrated offshore network development plans shall be compatible with the latest Union-wide ten-Year Network Development Plans in order to ensure coherent development of onshore and offshore grid planning providing for an adequate and reliable transmission grid for transfer of electricity onshore as well as between coastal regions, regions inland, and landlocked Member States and to provide for a stable supply of electricity to centres of consumption or energy storage facilities.
Amendment 840 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission, in close dialogue with the European Parliament, shall develop, by means of implementing acts, principles for a specific cost-benefit and cost-sharing methodology for the deployment of the integrated offshore network development plan referred to in Article 14(2) in accordance with the agreement referred to in Article 14(1) as part of the guidelines referred to in Article 16(10). Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 21(2).
Amendment 867 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 10
Article 16 – paragraph 10
10. By [31 December 2022], the Commission shall adopt implementing acts containing binding guidelines to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Article and the offshore grids for renewable energy cross-border cost sharing as referred to in Article 15(1). The guidelines shall also address the special situation of offshore grids for renewable energy projects of common interest by including principles on how their cross- border cost allocation shall be coordinated with the financing, market and political arrangements of offshore generation sites connected to them. In adopting or amending the guidelines, the Commission shall consult ACER, the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, and, where relevant, other stakeholders. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 21(2).
Amendment 870 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 7
Article 17 – paragraph 7
7. Where the measures referred to in paragraphs 5 and 6 are not sufficient to ensure the timely implementation of projects of common interest, the Commission, in close dialogue with the European Parliament, may issue guidelines regarding the incentives laid down in this Article.
Amendment 871 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Where the beneficiary fails the climate adaptation stress test, they shall not be eligible to the Union's financial instrument.
Amendment 872 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (ba), (c) and (e) of Annex II and point (3) of Annex II, except for hydro-pumped electricity storage projects, are also eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works where they fulfil all of the following criteria:
Amendment 874 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the project specific cost-benefit analysis pursuant to Article 16(3)(a) provides evidence concerning the existence of significant positive externalities, such as security of supply, system flexibility, environmental gains, decarbonisation, solidarity or innovation;
Amendment 881 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4
Article 18 – paragraph 4
4. Projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(d), (2) and (5) of Annex II shall also be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works, where the concerned project promoters can clearly demonstrate significant positive externalities, such as security of supply, system flexibility, environmental gains, decarbonisation, solidarity or innovation, generated by the projects and provide clear evidence of their lack of commercial viability, in accordance with the cost- benefit analysis, the business plan and assessments carried out, in particular by potential investors or creditors or, where applicable, a national regulatory authority.
Amendment 892 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the progress achieved in terms of integration of renewablcarbon-free energy sources and reduced greenhouse gas emissions through the planning, development, construction and commissioning of projects of common interest selected pursuant to Article 3;
Amendment 895 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) for the electricity and, hydrogen, district heating and cooling and carbon sectors, the evolution of the interconnection level between Member States, the level of decarbonisation, the corresponding evolution of energy prices, as well as the number of network system failure events, their causes and related economic cost;
Amendment 897 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) the effectiveness of this Regulation in contributing to the climate and energy targets for 2030, and, in the longer term, to the achievement of climate neutrality by 2050as soon as possible and by 2050 at the latest as well as to the 1.5 degree goal of the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 904 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Regulation (EC) No 715/2009
Article 8(10)
Article 8(10)
The ENTSO for Gas shall adopt and publish a Union-wide network development plan referred to in point (b) of paragraph 3 every two years. The Union- wide network development plan shall include the modelling of the integrated network, including hydrogen as well as district heating and cooling networks, scenario development, a European supply adequacy outlook and an assessment of the resilience of the system. The plan shall be aligned with the Union climate and energy targets for 2030 and to the achievement of climate neutrality as soon as possible and by 2050 at the latest as well as to the 1.5 degree goal of the Paris Agreement. (the first subparagraph is replaced by the following)
Amendment 914 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 1 – point 3 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Part 1 – point 3 – paragraph 1
Member States concerned: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands Poland and Sweden.
Amendment 948 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – paragraph 1
Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of green and pink power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain;
Amendment 958 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – paragraph 1
Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of green and pink power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia;
Amendment 966 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 10 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Part 3 – point 10 – paragraph 1
Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of green and pink power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden.
Amendment 968 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 11 – introductory part
Annex I – Part 4 – point 11 – introductory part
(11) Smart electricity grids deployment: adoption of smart grid technologies across the Union to efficiently integrate the behaviour and actions of all users connected to the electricity network, in particular the generation of large amounts of electricity from renewable or distributed energy sources, energy storage, charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and demand response by consumers.
Amendment 970 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 12 – introductory part
Annex I – Part 4 – point 12 – introductory part
(12) Cross-border carbon dioxide network: development of carbon dioxide collection, storage and transport infrastructure betweennefiting multiple Member States and with neighbouring third countries in view of the deployment of carbon dioxide capture and storage.
Amendment 980 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13
Amendment 982 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 a (new)
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 a (new)
(13a) District heating and cooling: construction, extension, upgrading and consolidation of district heating and cooling networks using decarbonised supplies of heat and cold, among others geothermal heat and cold and waste heat and cold, while applying the energy efficiency first principle, providing an increased flexibility for the energy system though Power-to-heat. Member states concerned: all
Amendment 991 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
(b) electricitnergy storage facilities used for storing electricitynergy, i.e. deferring the final use of electricity to a later moment than when it was generated, on a permanent or temporary basis in above-ground or underground infrastructure or geological sites, provided they are directly connected to high-voltage transmission lines designed for a voltage of 110 kV or more or the conversion of electrical energy into a form of energy which can be stored, the storing of that energy, and the subsequent reconversion of that energy back into electrical energy or use as another energy carrier;
Amendment 992 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) charging infrastructure for electric vehicles;
Amendment 993 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
(c) any equipment or installation essential for the systems referred to in points (a), (b) and (ba) to operate safely, securely and efficiently, including protection, monitoring and control systems at all voltage levels and substations;
Amendment 994 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d
(d) systems and components integrating ICT, through operational digital platforms, control systems and sensor technologies both at transmission and, medium and low voltage distribution level, aiming at a more efficient and intelligent electricity transmission and distribution network, increased capacity to integrate new forms of generation, storage and consumption and facilitating new business models and market structures;
Amendment 995 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) equipment, installation or network components that contribute to operational security or increased voltage quality by providing ancillary services, remedial actions or other services necessary for electricity system defence and restoration, including services providing inertia, synthetic inertia, fault current injection, grid forming capacities, voltage regulation, frequency regulation, protection, monitoring and control systems at all voltage levels and substations;
Amendment 997 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2
Amendment 1010 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
(2a) concerning district heating and cooling: (a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of carbon-free energy based heat and cold into the network: pipes equipped with systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, temperature control and management of heat and cool production, distribution and consumption within a network. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable integration of thermal storage, local heat or cold /ice storage from the distribution level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network to enable two-way district heating and cooling, as well as conversion facilities.
Amendment 1015 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
(a) transmission pipelines for the transport ofand distribution of green and pink hydrogen, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non- discriminatory basis, which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines, excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen;
Amendment 1029 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
(c) reception, storage and regasification or decompression facilities for green and pink liquefied hydrogen or hydrogen embedded in other chemical substances with the objective of injecting the green and pink hydrogen into the grid;
Amendment 1031 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) storage facilities connected to the electricity networks that enable integration with electricity sectors, enabling the operations of the energy systems across multiple Energy carriers
Amendment 1039 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1
Any of the assets listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets converted from natural gas solely dedicated to green and pink hydrogen, or a combination of the two.
Amendment 1043 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
(a) electrolysers that: (i) have at least 100 MW capacity, (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fues from completely comparator of 94g CO2e/MJ as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council.60 Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1. Quantified life-cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third partyarbon-free energy, or from periods of time where carbon-free energy production in the grid exceeds demand, and (iii) have also a network- related function; _________________ 60 OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.
Amendment 1050 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
(a) electrolysers that: (i) have at least 100 MW capacity, (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94g CO2e/MJ as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council.60 Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1 taking into account the carbon intensity of the electricity in the country of production. Quantified life-cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third party, and (iii) have also a network-related function; _________________ 60 OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.
Amendment 1056 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point -a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point -a (new)
(-a) infrastructure for collecting carbon dioxide from the air or from industrial installations, where decarbonisation is not feasible;
Amendment 1063 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
(b) facilities for liquefaction and buffer storage of carbon dioxide, permanently or in view of its further transportation. This does not include infrastructure within a geological formation used for the permanent geological storage of carbon dioxide pursuant to Directive 2009/31/EC and associated surface and injection facilities;
Amendment 1066 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)
Amendment 1072 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1 – introductory part
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1 – introductory part
(1) with regard to energy infrastructure falling under the competency of national regulatory authorities, each Group shall be composed of representatives of the Member States, national regulatory authorities, TSOs, as well as the Commission, the Agency and the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas, as relevant.
Amendment 1073 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1 – introductory part
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1 – introductory part
(1) with regard to energy infrastructure falling under the competency of national regulatory authorities, each Group shall be composed of representatives of the Member States, national regulatory authorities, TSOs, DSOs, as well as the Commission, the Agency and the DSO- Entity and the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas, as relevant.
Amendment 1084 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 6
Annex III – Part 1 – point 6
(6) as regards the meetings of the Groups, the Commission shall publish, on a public platform accessible to stakeholders, the internal rules, an updated list of member organisations, regularly updated information on the progress of work, meeting agendas, as well as meeting minutes, where available. The deliberations of the decision-making bodies of the Groups and the project ranking in accordance with Article 4(5) are confidential.
Amendment 1087 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 1 – point c
Annex III – Part 2 – point 1 – point c
(c) for projects having reached a sufficient degree of maturity, a project- specific cost-benefit analysis based on the methodologies developed by the ENTSO for electricity or the ENTSO for gas pursuant to Article 11;
Amendment 1100 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 6
Annex III – Part 2 – point 6
(6) proposed carbon dioxide capture, storage and transport projects falling under the category set out in point (5) of Annex II shall be presented as part of a plan, developed by at least two Member States, for the development of cross- border utilisation of carbon dioxide transport and capture and storage infrastructure, to be presented by the Member States concerned or entities designated by those Member States to the Commission.
Amendment 1103 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 14
Annex III – Part 2 – point 14
(14) where, on the basis of the regional lists received, and after having taken into account the Agency opinion, the total number of proposed projects of common interest on the Union list would exceed a manageable number, the Commission shall consider, after having consulted each Group concerned and the European Parliament, not to include in the Union list projects that were ranked lowest by the Group concerned in accordance with the ranking established pursuant to Article 4(5).
Amendment 1104 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – introductory part
Annex IV – point 1 – introductory part
(1) a project with significant cross- border impacteffect or cross-border replicability is a project on the territory of a Member State, which fulfils the following conditions:
Amendment 1108 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point a
Annex IV – point 1 – point a
(a) for electricity transmission and distribution, the project increases the grid transfer capacity, or the capacity available for commercial flows, at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, having the effect of increasing the cross- border grid transfer capacity at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, by at least 500 Megawatt compared to the situation without commissioning of the project;
Amendment 1109 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point a
Annex IV – point 1 – point a
(a) for electricity transmission, the project increases theor ensures maintained grid transfer capacity, or the capacity available for commercial flows, at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, having the effect of increasing the cross- border grid transfer capacity at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, by at least 500 Megawatt compared to the situation without commissioning of the project;
Amendment 1110 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point a a (new)
Annex IV – point 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) for network components that contribute to operational security or increased voltage quality, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage, medium-voltage or low- voltage level. This includes transmission and distribution system operators or solely distribution system operators from at least two Member States. Projects involving solely distribution system operators without the direct involvement of transmission system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators in the form of a letter of intent, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project. A project covers at least 50000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, in a consumption area of at least 300 GWH/year, of which at least 20 % originate from variable renewable resources;
Amendment 1111 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point c
Annex IV – point 1 – point c
(c) for smart electricity grids, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage and medium, medium- and low- voltage level. It involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or solely distribution system operators from at least two Member States. DProjects involving solely distribution system operators without the direct involvement of transmission system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators in the form of a letter of intent, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperability. A project covers at least 50000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, in a consumption area of at least 300 Gigawatt hours/year, of which at least 20 % originate from variable renewable resources;
Amendment 1117 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g
Annex IV – point 1 – point g
Amendment 1123 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g
Annex IV – point 1 – point g
(g) for smart gas grids, a project involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or solely distribution system operators from at least two Member States. DProjects involving solely distribution system operators without the direct involvement of transmission system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators in the form of a letter of intent, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperability.
Amendment 1129 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point a
Annex IV – point 2 – point a
(a) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (1)(a) and (e) of Annex II, the project increases theor ensures maintained grid transfer capacity, or the capacity available for commercial flows, at the border of that Member State with one or more third countries and brings significant benefits, under the specific criteria listed in in Article 4(3), to at least two Member States. The calculation of the benefits for the Member States shall be performed and published by the ENTSO for Electricity in the frame of Union-wide ten-year network development plan;
Amendment 1134 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – introductory part
Annex IV – point 3 – introductory part
(3) Concerning projects falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (ba), (c) and (e) of Annex II, the criteria listed in Article 4 shall be evaluated as follows:
Amendment 1135 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point a – point i
Annex IV – point 3 – point a – point i
(i) calculating, for cross-border projects and reinvestment projects, the impact on the grid transfer capability in both power flow directions, measured in terms of amount of power (in megawatt), and their contribution to reaching the minimum 15% interconnection target, for projects with significant cross-border impact, the impact on grid transfer capability at borders between relevant Member States, between relevant Member States and third countries or within relevant Member States and on demand- supply balancing and network operations in relevant Member States;
Amendment 1137 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point a a (new)
Annex IV – point 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) level of sustainability measured as greenhouse gas emission savings;
Amendment 1138 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point b – introductory part
Annex IV – point 3 – point b – introductory part
(b) transmission of renewabland distribution of carbon-free energy generation to major consumption centres and storage sites measured in line with the analysis made in the latest available Union- wide ten-year network development plan in electricity, in particular by:
Amendment 1139 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point b – point i
Annex IV – point 3 – point b – point i
(i) for electricity transmission and distribution, estimating the amount of generation capacity from renewablcarbon-free energy sources (by technology, in megawatts), which is connected and, transmitted and distributed due to the project, compared to the amount of planned total generation capacity from those types of renewablcarbon-free energy sources in the Member State concerned in 2030 according to the National Energy and Climate Plans submitted by Member States in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council62 ; _________________ 62Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1
Amendment 1141 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point b – point ii
Annex IV – point 3 – point b – point ii
(ii) or electricitnergy storage, comparing new capacity provided by the project with total existing capacity for the same storage technology in the area of analysis as defined in Annex V;
Amendment 1142 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point c
Annex IV – point 3 – point c
(c) security of supply, interoperability and secure system operation measured in line with the analysis made in the latest available Union-wide ten-year network development plan in electricity, notably by assessing the impact of the project on the loss of load expectation for the area of analysis as defined in Annex V in terms of generation and transmission adequacy for a set of characteristic load periods, taking into account expected changes in climate- related extreme weather events and their impact on infrastructure resilience, expected changes in the economic and social development of the area and the expected significant increase in power demand from the transport sector, in particular for electric vehicles along highways and in urban areas. Where applicable, the impact of the project on independent and reliable control of system operation and services shall be measured.
Amendment 1143 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 4 – introductory part
Annex IV – point 4 – introductory part
(4) Concerning projects falling under the category set out in point (1)(d) and (1)(e a new) of Annex II, the criteria listed in Article 4 shall be evaluated as follows:
Amendment 1158 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6
Annex IV – point 6
Amendment 1173 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 a (new)
Annex IV – point 6 a (new)
Amendment 1175 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7 – point a
Annex IV – point 7 – point a
(a) sustainability measured by assessing the share of renewable hydrogen or hydrogen meeting the criteria defined in point (4) (a) (ii) of Annex IIgreen and pink hydrogen integrated into the energy network, and the related greenhouse gas emission savings;
Amendment 1183 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 1
Annex V – point 1
(1) the area for the analysis of an individual project shall cover all Member States and third countries, on whose territory the project is located, all directly neighbouring Member States and all other Member States significantly impacted by the project. For this purpose, ENTSO for electricity and ENTSO for gas shall cooperate with all the relevant system operators in the relevant third countries.
Amendment 1186 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – paragraph 1
Annex V – paragraph 1
The methodology for a harmonised energy system-wide life-cycle cost-benefit analysis for projects of common interest shall satisfy the following principles.
Amendment 1188 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 2
Annex V – point 2
(2) each life-cycle cost-benefit analysis shall include sensitivity analyses concerning the input data set, the commissioning date of different projects in the same area of analysis and other relevant parameters.
Amendment 1192 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 4
Annex V – point 4
(4) it shall give guidance for the development and use of network and market modelling necessary for the cost- benefit analysis. The modelling shall allow for a full life-cycle assessment of economic, including market integration, security of supply and competition, social and environmental and climate impacts, including the cross-sectorial impacts. The methodology shall include details on why, what and how each of the benefits and costs are calculated.
Amendment 1196 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 8
Annex V – point 8
(8) it shall ensure that the climate mitigation and adaptation measures taken for each project are assessed and reflect the cost of greenhouse gas emissions in a consistent manner with other Union policies.
Amendment 242 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) This Regulation should apply to all types of batteries and accumulators placed on the market or put into service within the Union, regardless if they were produced in the Union or imported, whether on their own or incorporated into appliances or otherwise supplied with electrical and electronic appliances and vehicles. This Regulation should apply regardless of whether a battery is specifically designed for a product or is of general use and regardless of whether it is incorporated into a product or is supplied together with or separately from a product in which it is to be used.
Amendment 243 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Within the Regulation’s wide scope, it is appropriate to distinguish between different categories of batteries in accordance with their design and use, independent of the battery chemistry. The classification into portable batteries, on one hand, and industrial batteries and automotive batteries on the other hand under Directive 2006/66/EC should be further developed to better reflect new developments in the use of batteries. Batteries that are used for traction in electric vehicles and which under Directive 2006/66/EC fall in the category of industrial batteries, constitute a large and growing part of the market due to the quick growth of electric road transport vehicles. It is therefore appropriate to classify those batteries that are used for traction in road vehicles as a new category of electric vehicle batteries. Batteries used for traction in other transport vehicles including rail, waterborne and aviation transport, continue to fall under the category of industrial batteries under this Regulation. Batteries used for traction in light means of transport, such as ebikes and scooters, were not clearly classified as batteries under Directive 2006/66/EC, and now constitute a significant part of the market due to their growing use in urban sustainable mobility. It is therefore appropriate to classify those batteries as a new category of batteries, namely light means of transport batteries. The industrial battery type encompasses a broad group of batteries, intended to be used for industrial activities, communication infrastructure, agricultural activities or generation and distribution of electric energy. In addition to this non exhaustive list of examples, any battery that is neither a portable battery nor a light means of transport battery nor an automotive battery nor an electric vehicle battery should be considered an industrial battery. Batteries used for energy storage in private or domestic environments. are considered industrial batteries for the purposes of this Regulation. Furthermore, in order to ensure that all batteries used in light means of transport, such as ebikes and scooters, are classified as portable batteries, it is necessary to clarify the definition of portable batteries and to introduce a weight limit for such batteries.
Amendment 248 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Batteries should be designed and manufactured so as to optimise their performance, durability and safety and to minimise their environmental footprint. It is appropriate to lay down specific sustainability requirements for rechargeablelight means of transport batteries, industrial batteries and electric vehicle batteries with internal storage with a capacity above 2 kWh as such batteries represent the market segment which is expected to increase most in the coming years.
Amendment 263 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The expected massive deployment of batteries in sectors like mobility and energy storage should reduce carbons emissions, but to maximise this potential it is necessary that their overall life cycle has a low carbon footprint. According to the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules for High Specific Energy Rechargeable Batteries for Mobile Applications31 , climate change is the second highest related impact category for batteries after the use of minerals and metals. The technical documentation for rechargeablelight means of transport batteries, industrial batteries and electric vehicle batteries with internal storage and a capacity above 2 kWh placed on the Union market should therefore be accompanied by a carbon footprint declaration,, which should be specific, if necessary, per manufacturing batch. Batteries are manufactured in batches, made in specific amounts within certain timeframes to each manufacturing plant and supply chain configuration for each battery model. Harmonising the technical rules for calculating the carbon footprint for all rechargeablelight means of transport batteries, industrial batteries and electric vehicle batteries with internal storage with a capacity above 2 kWh placed on the Union market is a prerequisite for introducing a requirement for the technical documentation of the batteries to include a carbon footprint declaration and subsequently establishing carbon footprint performance classes that will allow identifying the batteries with overall lower carbon footprints. Information and clear labelling requirements on batteries’ carbon footprint is not expected in itself to lead to the behavioural change necessary to ensure that the Union’s objective to decarbonise the mobility and energy storage sectors is achieved, in line with the internationally agreed objectives on climate change32 . Therefore, maximum carbon thresholds will be introduced, further to a dedicated impact assessment to determine those values. In proposing the level of the maximum carbon footprint threshold, the Commission will, inter alia, take into account the relative distribution of the carbon footprint values in batteries on the market, the extent of progress in the reduction of carbon footprint of batteries placed on the Union market and the effective and potential contribution of this measure to the Union’s objectives on sustainable mobility and climate neutrality by 2050. In order to bring about transparency on the batteries’ carbon footprint , and shift the Union market towards lower carbon batteries, regardless of where they are produced, a gradual and cumulative increase in the carbon footprint requirements is justified. As a result of these requirements, the avoided carbon emissions in batteries’ life cycle, will contribute to the Union’s objective of reaching climate neutrality by 2050. This may also enable other policies at Union and national level, such as incentives or green public procurement criteria, fostering the production of batteries with lower environmental impacts. __________________ 31Product Environmental Footprint - Category Rules for High Specific Energy Rechargeable Batteries for Mobile Applications https://ec.europa.eu/environment/eussd/sm gp/pdf/PEFCR_Batteries.pdf 32 Paris agreement (OJ L 282, 19.10.2016, p. 4) and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, available at https://unfccc.int/resource/docs/convkp/con veng.pdf
Amendment 264 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) The maximum lifecycle carbon footprint thresholds should be future proof and evolve progressively according to the best available manufacturing and production processes. Therefore, when adopting the delegated act determining the maximum life cycle carbon footprint threshold referred to in Article 7, paragraph 3, the European Commission must take into account the best available manufacturing and production process and ensure that the selected technical criteria are consistent with the objective of this Regulation to ensure that batteries placed on the EU market guarantee a high level of protection of human health, safety, property and the environment.
Amendment 275 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In order to take into account the risk of supply of cobalt, lead, lithium and nickel and to assess their availability, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amendingin view of technical and scientific progress and in the spirit of technology neutrality, the Commission shall regularly assess, whether it is appropriate to revise the targets for the minimum share of recycled cobalt, lead, lithium or nickel present in active materials in batteries and where appropriate submit a legislative proposal for that purpose.
Amendment 279 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of the rules on calculating and verifying, per battery model and batch per manufacturing plant and supply chain configuration, the amount of cobalt, lead, lithium or nickel recovered from waste present in active materials in batteries and the information requirements for technical documentation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission.
Amendment 285 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Batteries placed on the Union market should be durable and highly performant. It is therefore necessary to set out performance and durability parameters for portable batteries of general use as well as for rechargeable industrial batteries and electric vehicle batteries. For electric vehicle batteries, the informal UNECE Working Group on Electric Vehicles and the Environment is developing in-vehicle durability requirements, so this Regulation is refraining from setting additional durability requirements. On the other hand, in the area of batteries for energy storage, existing measurement methodempowers the Commission to adopt delegated acts to strengthen and/or extend the durability requirements tso test battery performance and durability are not considered sufficiently precise and representative to enable introducing minimum requirementshat they are aligned or complementary to the ones which might be introduced by the UNECE Working Group. The introduction of minimum requirements related to performance and durability of these batteries should be accompanied by available adequate harmonised standards or common specifications.
Amendment 288 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) In order to reduce the life cycle environmental impact batteries, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amending the performance and durability parameters and establishing minimum values for those parameters for portable batteries of general use and for rechargeable industrial batteries.
Amendment 295 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) In order to ensure that portable batteries incorporated into appliances are subject to proper separate collection, treatment and high quality recycling once they have become waste, provisions to ensure their removability and replaceability in such appliances are necessary, taking into consideration the differing nature and specific safety requirements for the different categories of batteries. Used batteries should also be replaceable so as to prolong the expected lifetime of the appliances they are part of. The general provisions of this Regulation may be complemented with requirements set up for particular products powered by batteries under implementing measures under Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council33 . Where other Union legislation lays down more specific requirements, for safety reasons, regarding the removal of batteries from products (e.g. toys), those specific rules should apply. __________________ 33Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products (OJ L 285, 31.10.2009, p. 10).
Amendment 310 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) RechargeableLight means of transport batteries, industrial batteries and electric-vehicle batteries with internal storage with a capacity above 2 kWh should contain a battery management system that stores data so that the state of health, safety and expected lifetime of batteries may be determined at any time by the end- user or any other third party acting on his behalf. In order to repurpose or remanufacture a battery, access to read-only data from the battery management system should be provided to the person that has purchased the battery or any third party acting on its behalf at any time for evaluating the residual value of the battery, facilitating the reuse, repurposing or remanufacturing of the battery and for making the battery available to independent aggregators, as defined in Directive (EU) 201/944 of the European Parliament and of the Council34 , which operate virtual power plants in electricity grids. This requirement should apply in addition to Union law on type of approval of vehicles, including technical specifications that may originate from the work of the informal UNECE Working Group on Electric Vehicles and the Environment on data access in electric vehicles. __________________ 34Directive (EU) 2019/944 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on common rules for the internal market for electricity and amending Directive 2012/27/EU (OJ L 158, 14.6.2019, p. 125)
Amendment 320 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 64
Recital 64
(64) When putting in place a risk-based due diligence policy, it should be based on internationally recognised due diligence principles in the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights 39a, the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact40 , the Guidelines for Social Life Cycle Assessment of Products41 , the ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy42 , the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct (RBC)43 , which reflect a common understanding amongst governments and stakeholders, and should be tailored to the specific context and circumstances of each economic operator. In relation to the extraction, processing and trading of natural mineral resources used for battery production, the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict- Affected and High-Risk Areas44 (‘OECD Due Diligence Guidance’) represents a long-standing effort by governments and stakeholders to establish good practice in this area. __________________ 39a The United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, available at https://www.ohchr.org/documents/publica tions/guidingprinciplesbusinesshr_en.pdf 40The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, available at https://www.unglobalcompact.org/what-is- gc/mission/principles 41UNEP Guidelines for social life cycle assessment of products, available at https://www.lifecycleinitiative.org/wp- content/uploads/2012/12/2009%20- %20Guidelines%20for%20sLCA%20- %20EN.pdf 42 Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy, available at https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public /---ed_emp/---emp_ent/--- multi/documents/publication/wcms_09438 6.pdf 43 OECD (2018), OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct, available at http://mneguidelines.oecd.org/OECD-Due- Diligence-Guidance-for-Responsible- Business-Conduct.pdf 44OECD (2016), OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas: Third Edition, OECD Publishing, Paris, https://doi.org/10.1787/9789264252479-en.
Amendment 331 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 81
Recital 81
(81) Considering the environmental impact and the loss of materials due to waste batteries not being separately collected, and consequently not treated in an environmentally sound way, the collection target for portable batteries already established under Directive 2006/66/EC should continue to apply and should be gradually increased. This Regulation entails that portable batteries also include batteries powering light means of transport. Since the current increase in sales of this type of batteries makes it difficult to calculate the amount of them that are placed in the market and collected at the end of their life, these portable batteries should be excluded from the current collection rate for portable batteries. This exclusion is to be reviewed along with the collection target for waste portable batteries, which may also address changes in the methodology to calculate the collection rate for portable batteries. The Commission shall prepare a report to underpin these reviews.
Amendment 334 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 82 a (new)
Recital 82 a (new)
(82a) The collection rate for light means of transport should be calculated according to a new available collection methodology which the Commission, in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, shall present.
Amendment 335 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 83
Recital 83
(83) All automotive, industrial and electric vehicles batteries should be collected, and the collection rate calculated using the new available for collection method referred to in Recital 82a, and for that purpose the producers of such batteries should be required to accept and take back free of charge, all waste automotive, industrial and electric vehicles batteries from end-users. Detailed reporting obligations should be established for all actors involved in the collection of waste automotive, industrial and electric vehicles batteries.
Amendment 339 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 88
Recital 88
(88) Industrial and electric vehicle bBatteries that are no longer fit for the initial purpose for which they were manufactured may be used for a different purpose as stationary energy storage batteries. A market for the second life of used industrial and electric vehicle batteries is emerging and in order to support the practical application of the waste hierarchy, specific rules should thus be defined to allow responsible repurposing of used batteries while taking into account the precautionary principle and ensuring safety of use for end users. Any such used battery should undergo an assessment of its state of health and available capacity to ascertain its suitability for use for any other than its original purpose. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of provisions related to the estimation of the state of health of batteries, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission.
Amendment 348 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Regulation shall apply to all batteries, namely portable batteries, light means of transport batteries, automotive batteries, electric vehicle batteries and industrial batteries, including stationary battery energy storage systems, regardless of their shape, volume, weight, design, material composition, use or purpose. It shall also apply to batteries incorporated in or added to other products.
Amendment 352 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) equipment qualified for the safety of nuclear installations (as defined in Article 3 of Council Directive 2009/71/Euratom)
Amendment 354 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. With the exclusion of article 39 and chapter VII, this regulation shall not apply to batteries designed before the entry into force of this regulation, intended to be used: (a) as spare parts for equipment which the producer can prove were produced before the entry into force of this regulation, or (b) for safety-sensitive applications which the producer can prove were produced before the entry into force of this regulation;
Amendment 356 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. With the exclusion of article 39 and chapter VII, this regulation shall not apply to batteries which the producer can prove were produced before the entry into force of this regulation.
Amendment 362 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Amendment 364 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – indent 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – indent 3
— is not designed exclusively for industrial purposes; and
Amendment 368 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – indent 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – indent 4
— is neither a light means of transport battery, an electric vehicle battery nor an automotive battery;
Amendment 372 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) ‘portable batteries of general use’ means portable batteries with the following common formats: 4,5 Volts (3R12), D, C, AA, AAA, AAAA, A23, 9 Volts (PP3) and button cells;
Amendment 376 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) ‘light means of transport’ means wheeled vehicles that have an electric motor of less than 750 watts, on which travel battery’ means any battery in moving vehicles that can be powered by the electric motor alone or by a combination of motor and human power, including vehiclers are seated when the vehicle is moving and that can be powered by the electric motor alone or by a combination of motor and human power; exempted from type-approval legislation and vehicles of type-approved categories L1 to L2 provided for in Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 and with a weight below 25 kg;
Amendment 380 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) ‘automotive battery’ means any battery used only for automotive and non-road mobile machinery starter, lighting or ignition power and any other supporting function in the vehicle;
Amendment 388 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) ‘industrial battery’ means any battery designed for industrial uses and any other battery excluding portable, including all stationary battery energy storage systems, excluding portable batteries, light means of transport batteries, electric vehicle batteries and automotive batteries;
Amendment 392 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) ‘electric vehicle battery’ means any battery specifically designed to provide traction to hybrid and electric vehicles for road transport, designated as categories L3 to L7 as defined in Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, with a weight above 25 kg, or categories M, N or O as defined in Regulation (EU) No 2018/858, or the T categories as defined in Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 or the category for the non-road mobile machinery as defined in regulation (EU) No 2016/1628;
Amendment 396 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13
(13) ‘stationary battery energy storage system’ means a rechargeable industrial battery with internal storage specifically designed to store and deliver electric energy into thean electricity grid, regardless of where and by whom this battery is being used;
Amendment 402 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20 a (new)
(20a) ‘battery removability and replaceability’ means non-destructive disassembly, or reversible extraction of the battery pack or modules from the device or constituent components without functional damage that would preclude reassembly, re-use, repurposing or remanufacturing.
Amendment 408 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 22
(22) ‘battery management system’ means an electronic device that controls or manages the electric and thermal functions of the battery, that manages and stores the data on the parameters for determining the safety, state of health and expected lifetime of batteries laid down in Annex VII and that communicates with the vehicle or appliance in which the battery is incorporated;
Amendment 409 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26 a (new)
(26a) ‘remanufacturing’ means any process involving dismantling, restoring and replacing components of a battery, battery packs, battery modules and/or battery cells and testing the individual parts and the whole product to return a battery to a level of performance equivalent to that of a new battery, for the original or a different purpose;
Amendment 413 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 36
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 36
(36) ‘supply chain due diligence’ means the obligations of the economic operator which places a rechargeable industrial battery or an electric-vehicle battery on the market, in relation to its management system, risk management, third party verifications by notified bodies and disclosure of information with a view to identifying, preventing and addressing actual and potential risks linked to the production of the battery, including sourcing, processing and trading of the raw materialschemicals and raw materials, both primary and secondary, required for battery manufacturing;
Amendment 416 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 39
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 39
(39) ‘waste battery’ means any battery or battery cell which is waste within the meaning of Article 3(1) of Directive 2008/98/EC;
Amendment 423 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 42
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 42
(42) ‘treatment’ means any activity carried out on waste batteries after they have been handed over to a facility for sorting or preparation for re-use, repurposing, remanufacturing or recycling;
Amendment 434 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
The Commission shall set up a regularly updated electronic database for the various batteries belonging to the categories laid down in points (7)-(12) of this Article to support clear and coherent implementation of the Regulation.
Amendment 440 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the due diligence requirements set out in Article 39.
Amendment 442 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. For any aspects not covered by Chapters II and III and article 39, batteries shall not present a risk to human health, to safety, to property or to the environment.
Amendment 464 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The Commission shall within 6 months of the adoption of any revision of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, or of any new relevant legislation relating to sustainability criteria for hazardous substances and chemicals, adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 73 of this Regulation to guarantee alignment with this article and Article 71 with the revision of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 or with any new relevant legislation relating to sustainability criteria for hazardous substances and chemicals.
Amendment 466 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – title
Article 7 – title
Carbon footprint of light means of transport batteries electric vehicle batteries and rechargeable industrial batteries
Amendment 482 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
1. ELight means of transport batteries, electric vehicle batteries and rechargeable industrial batteries with internal storage and a capacity above 2 kWh shall be accompanied by technical documentation that includes, for each battery model and batch per manufacturing plant and supply chain configuration, a carbon footprint declaration drawn up in accordance with the delegated act referred to in the second sub-paragraph and containing, at least, the following information:
Amendment 490 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) the carbon footprint intensity, calculated as kg of carbon dioxide equivalent per kWh of produced battery capacity;
Amendment 492 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) the energy intensity calculated as the ratio of kWh of energy input per kWh of produced battery capacity;
Amendment 495 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The carbon footprint declaration requirement in the first subparagraph shall apply as of 1 July 2024 to[12 months after the adoption of both the delegated and implementing acts referred to in the subparagraph below] and no later than 1 July 2024 to light means of transport batteries electric vehicle batteries and to rechargeable industrial batteries.
Amendment 509 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
The Commission shall, no later than 1 Julanuary 2023, adopt:
Amendment 516 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
The Commission shall, in view of scientific and technical progress or to ensure technology neutrality and following economic and environmental impact assessments, be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 73 to amend the information requirements set out in the first subparagraph.
Amendment 522 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 527 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
The carbon footprint performance class requirements in the first subparagraph shall apply as of 1 January 2026 for[12 months after the adoption of both the delegated and implementing acts referred to in the subparagraph below] and no later than 1 January 2026 for light means of transport batteries, electric vehicle batteries and for rechargeable industrial batteries.
Amendment 542 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4 – introductory part
The Commission shall, no later than 31 DecemberJuly 2024, adopt
Amendment 554 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. ELight means of transport, electric vehicle batteries and rechargeable industrial batteries with internal storage and a capacity above 2 kWh shall, for each battery model and batch per manufacturing plant and supply chain configuration, be accompanied by technical documentation demonstrating that the declared life cycle carbon footprint value, is below the maximum threshold established in the delegated act adopted by the Commission pursuant to the third subparagraph.
Amendment 557 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The requirement for a maximum life cycle carbon footprint threshold in the first subparagraph shall apply as of 1 July 2027 for[12 months after the adoption of both the delegated and implementing acts referred to in the subparagraph below] and no later than 1 July 2027 for light means of transport batteries, electric vehicle batteries and for rechargeable industrial batteries.
Amendment 569 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall, no later than 1 Julanuary 2026, adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 73 to supplement this Regulation by determining the maximum life cycle carbon footprint threshold referred to in the first subparagraph. In preparing that delegated act, the Commission shall take into account the relevant essential elements set out in Annex II.
Amendment 580 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a) The Commission shall, by 31 December 2030, through a review taking into account the environmental and economic effects of possibly extending the requirements in this article to portable batteries, excluding portable batteries of general use. To this end, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the outcome of the review accompanied, if appropriate, by a legislative proposal.
Amendment 583 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – title
Article 8 – title
Recycled content in industrial batteries, electric vehicle batteries and automotive batteriesxcluding portable batteries of general use
Amendment 588 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. From 1 January 2027, industrial batteries, electric vehicle batteries and automotiv2 months after the adoption of the implementing act referred to in the second subparagraph and no later than 1 July 2025, all batteries, excluding portable batteries with intof genernal storage and a capacity above 2 kWhuse, that contain cobalt, lead, lithium or nickel in active materials shall be accompanied by technical documentation containing information about the amount of cobalt, lead, lithium or nickel recovered from waste present in active materials in each battery model and batch per manufacturing plant and supply chain configuration.
Amendment 593 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
By 31 December 20253, the Commission shall adopt an implementing act laying down the methodology for the calculation and verification of the amount of cobalt, lead, lithium or nickel recovered from waste present in active materials in the batteries referred to in the first subparagraph and the format for the technical documentation. That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 74(3).
Amendment 609 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. From 1 January 2030, industriall batteries, electric vehicle batteries and automotivxcluding portable batteries with intof genernal storage and a capacity above 2 kWhuse, that contain cobalt, lead, lithium or nickel in active materials shall be accompanied by technical documentation demonstrating that those batteries contain the following minimum share of cobalt, lead, lithium or nickel recovered from waste present in active materials in each battery model and batch per manufacturing plant and supply chain configuration:
Amendment 636 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. From 1 January 2035, industriall batteries, electric vehicle batteries and automotivxcluding portable batteries with intof genernal storage and a capacity above 2 kWhuse, that contain cobalt, lead, lithium or nickel in active materials shall be accompanied by a technical documentation demonstrating that those batteries contain the following minimum share of cobalt, lead, lithium or nickel recovered from waste present in active materials in each battery model and batch per manufacturing plant and supply chain configuration:
Amendment 644 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. Where justified and appropriate due to the availability of cobalt, lead, lithium or nickel recovered from waste, or the lack thereof, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt, by 31 December 2027, a delegated act in accordance with Article 73, to amend theFollowing the establishment of the methodology referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall regularly assess, and by 31 December 2027 present economic and environmental impact assessments of, whether due to the availability of cobalt, lead, lithium or nickel recovered from waste and a prognosis of end-of-life batteries available for recycling, in view of technical and scientific progress and in the spirit of technology neutrality, it is justified to revise the list of materials and targets laid down in paragraphs 2 and 3ticle 8, and, where appropriate, shall submit a legislative proposal to the Council and the European Parliament for that purpose.
Amendment 656 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – title
Article 9 – title
Performance and durability requirements for portable batteries of general use
Amendment 658 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. From 12 months after the adoption of the implementing act referred to in the second paragraph and no later than 1 January 2027, portable batteries of general use shall meet the values for the electrochemical performance and durability parameters set out in Annex III as laid down in the delegated act adopted by the Commission pursuant to paragraph 2.
Amendment 662 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. By 31 DecemberJuly 2025, the Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 73 to supplement this Regulation by establishing minimum values for the electrochemical performance and durability parameters laid down in Annex III that the different types of portable batteries and portable batteries of general use shall attain.
Amendment 664 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 73 to amstrengthen and/or extend the electrochemical performance and durability parameters laid down in Annex III in view of technical and scientific progress and to ensure technology neutrality.
Amendment 666 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
In preparing the delegated act referred to in the first subparagraph, the Commission shall consider the need to reduce the life cycle environmental impact of portable batteries of general use and take into consideration relevant international standards and labelling schemes. The Commission shall also ensure that the provisions laid down by that delegated act do not have a significant negative impact on the functionality of those batteries or the appliances into which those batteries are incorporated, the affordabilit nor on the industry’s competitiveness and that it does lead to more resource efficiency and the cost efficiency for end-users and the industry’s competitiveness. The delegated act must respect technology neutrality. No excessive administrative burden shall be imposed on manufacturers of the batteries and the appliances concerned.
Amendment 670 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. By 31 December 2030, the Commission shall assess the feasibility of measures to phase out the use of non- rechargeable portable batteries of general use in view of minimising their environmental impact based on the life cycle assessment methodology, taking into account the functionality of those batteries and the appliances in which those batteries are used as well as the cost-efficiency and possible alternatives for end-users. To that end, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council and consider taking the appropriate measures, such as setting ecodesign requirements for specific products, including the adoption of legislative proposals.
Amendment 680 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – title
Article 10 – title
Performance and durability requirements for rechargeable industrial batteries and, electric vehicle batteries and light means of transport batteries
Amendment 693 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. From [12 months after entry into force of the Regulation], rechargeable industrial batteries and, electric vehicle batteries with internal storage and a capacity above 2 kWhand light means of transport batteries shall be accompanied by a technical documentation containing values for the electrochemical performance and durability parameters laid down in Part A of Annex IV.
Amendment 699 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. From 1 January 2026, rechargeable industrial batteries with internal storage and a capacity above 2 kWh shall meet the minimum values, electric vehicle batteries and light means of transport batteries shall meet the minimum values for the specific battery type laid down in the delegated act adopted by the Commission pursuant to paragraph 3 for the electrochemical performance and durability parameters set out in Part A of Annex IV.
Amendment 706 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. By 31 December 2024, the Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 73 to supplement this Regulation by establishing minimum values for the electrochemical performance and durability parameters laid down in Part A of Annex IV that rechargeable industrial batteries with internal storage and capacity above 2 kWh, electric vehicle batteries and light means of transport batteries shall attain.
Amendment 708 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
In preparing the delegated act referred to in the first subparagraph, the Commission shall consider the need to reduce the life cycle environmental impact of rechargeable industrial batteries with internal storage and a capacity above 2 kWh, electric vehicle batteries and light means of transport batteries and ensure that the requirements laid down therein do not have a significant negative impact on the functionality of those batteries or the appliances into which those batteries are incorporated, its affordability and i nor on the industry’s competitiveness and that it does lead to more resource efficiency and cost efficiency for end-ustry’s competitivenessers. The delegated act must respect technology neutrality. No excessive administrative burden shall be imposed on manufacturers of the batteries and the appliances concerned.
Amendment 712 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a) The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 73 to strengthen and/or extend the electrochemical performance and durability parameters laid down in Annex IV in view of technical and scientific progress, to ensure technology neutrality and to make sure that the requirements for electrical vehicle batteries are complementary to or aligned with any technical specifications that may originate from the work of the informal UNECE Working Group on Electric Vehicles and the Environment.
Amendment 714 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – title
Article 11 – title
Removability and replaceability of portable batteries and light means of transport batteries
Amendment 717 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Portable batteries and light means of transport batteries incorporated in appliances shall be readily removable and replaceable by the end-user or by independent operators, which has to be authorised for light means of transport batteries, during the lifetime of the appliance, if the batteries have a shorter lifetime than the appliance, or at the latest at the end of the lifetime of the appliance.
Amendment 729 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
A battery is readily replaceable where,n: (a) there are clear, easily understandable and publicly available instructions on how to remove and replace the battery (b) it is easily accessible and removable with commonly available tools, whenever mechanically and safely possible (c) after its removal from an appliance, it can be substituted by a similar battery from any producer, without affecting the functioning or the performance of that appliance. , performance and safety of the appliance or damaging the battery (d) the process of replacing the battery do not preclude the reassembly, re-use, repurposing or the remanufacturing of the appliance
Amendment 742 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a) Appliances with portable batteries and light means of transport batteries which can be proven to have been produced before the adoption of the regulation will be exempt from article 11 for 5 years after the adoption of the regulation.
Amendment 749 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
In these cases, the products shall be equipped with an easily understandable label informing about the non- replaceability of the battery.
Amendment 757 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a Removability and replaceability of electric vehicle batteries and industrial batteries 1. Industrial batteries, automotive batteries and electric vehicle batteries shall be readily removable and replaceable, if the battery have a shorter lifetime than the appliance or vehicle it is used in, by qualified independent authorised operators which shall have non-discriminatory easy access to information on how to safely do this. 2. Electric vehicle batteries and industrial batteries containing several cells shall be modular by design to enable the removability and replaceability of the case, control electronics or individual battery cells without harming the battery. 3. The battery management system of electric vehicle batteries and industrial batteries must be able continue to function after the case, control electronics or individual battery cells has been replaced according to the producer instructions. 4. There must not be any impediments in the electrical vehicle, in the electrical vehicle battery or in the industrial battery to the replacement of the original battery or battery component with another compatible brand of battery or battery component.
Amendment 763 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. From [12 months after the adoption of the implementing act referred to in paragraph 7] and no later than 1 January 2027, batteries shall be marked with a label containing the information laid down in Part A of Annex VI.
Amendment 765 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. From 1 January 2027, portable2 months after the adoption of the implementing act referred to in paragraph 7 and no later than 1 January 2027, portable batteries, light means of transport batteries and automotive batteries shall be marked with a label containing information on their capacity and portable batteries and light means of transport batteries shall be marked with a label containing information on their minimum average duration when used in specific applications.
Amendment 780 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. Batteries and battery cells shall be marked with a QR code in accordance with Part C of Annex VI which shall provide access to the following information:
Amendment 782 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5 – point a a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 5 – point a a (new)
(aa) from 12 months after the adoption of the implementing act referred to in paragraph 7 and no later than 1 January 2027, for all batteries the information laid down in Part Aa of Annex VI;
Amendment 784 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) from 1 January 2027, for portable, light means of transport and automotive batteries the information referred to in paragraph 2;
Amendment 791 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5 – point e
Article 13 – paragraph 5 – point e
(e) from [12 months after the entry into force of this Regulation], for rechargeable industrial batteries and electric vehicleall batteries the report referred to in Article 39(6);
Amendment 793 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5 – point e a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 5 – point e a (new)
(ea) from [48 months after the entry into force of the regulation], for light means of transport, electric vehicle, and industrial batteries give access to the battery passport referred to in Article 65;
Amendment 794 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5 – point f
Article 13 – paragraph 5 – point f
(f) from 1 July 2024, for2 months after the adoption of both the delegated and implementing acts referred to in Article 7(1) and no later than 1 July 2024, for light means of transport, electric vehicle batteries and for rechargeable industrial batteries with internal storage and a capacity above 2 kWh the carbon footprint declaration referred to in Article 7(1);
Amendment 801 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5 – point g
Article 13 – paragraph 5 – point g
(g) from 12 months after the adoption of both the delegated and implementing acts referred to in Article 7(2) and no later than 1 January 2026, for electric vehicle batteries and for rechargeable industrial batteries with internal storage and a capacity above 2 kWh the carbon footprint performance class referred to in Article 7(2);
Amendment 806 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5 – point h
Article 13 – paragraph 5 – point h
(h) from 1 January 2027, for rechargeable industrial batteries, automotive batteries and electric vehic2 months after the adoption of the implementing act referred in Article 8(1) and no later than 1 July 2025, for all batteries, excluding portable batteries with intof genernal storage and a capacity above 2 kWhuse, that contain cobalt, lead, lithium or nickel the amount and share of cobalt, lead, lithium or nickel recovered from waste and present in active materials in the battery, in accordance with Article 8;
Amendment 810 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a) When a battery is re-used, repurposed or remanufactured and placed on the market for second-life the label on the battery, or battery cells, will be removed by the operator conducting the treatment and replaced with a label with that operators name, registered trade name or trade mark clearly showing its second-life status.
Amendment 812 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 6
Article 13 – paragraph 6
6. Labels and QR code referred to in paragraphs 1 to 5 shall be printed or engraved visibly, legibly and indelibly on the battery, except for the company name which must be changeable when a battery is repurposed or remanufactured, on the battery, and where possible, for batteries incorporated into an appliance, also printed or engraved on the appliance. Where this is not possible or not warranted on account of the nature and size of the battery, labels shall be affixed to the packaging and to the documents accompanying the battery.
Amendment 819 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a) The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 73 to provide for alternative types of smart labels instead or in combination with the QR-code in view of technological progress in this area.
Amendment 821 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 7
Article 13 – paragraph 7
7. The Commission shall, by 31 DecemberJuly 2025, adopt implementing acts to establish harmonised specifications for the labelling requirements referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 74(3).
Amendment 828 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Rechargeable iIndustrial batteries and, electric vehicle batteries with internal storage and a capacity above 2 kWhand light means of transport batteries shall include a battery management system containing data on the parameters for determining the state of health, safety and expected lifetime of batteries as laid down in Annex VII.
Amendment 829 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. ARead-only access to the data in the battery management system in industrial batteries, electric vehicle batteries and light means of transport batteries, and when present in portable batteries, referred to in paragraph 1 shall be provided on a non- discriminatory basis to the legal or natural person who has legally purchased the battery or any third party acting on their behalf at any time for the purpose of:
Amendment 835 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a) Member States shall ensure that vehicle manufacturers make available, in real-time, in-vehicle data related to the battery state of health, battery state of charge, battery power set point, battery capacity.
Amendment 836 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. The provisions of this Article shall apply in addition to those laid down in Union law on type approval of vehiclesCommission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 73 to introduce further parameters for determining the state of health and expected lifetime of batteries for electric vehicles batteries, as possibly indicated by the UNECE Informal Working Group on Electric Vehicles and the Environment.
Amendment 841 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) comply with the supply chain due diligence obligations set out in Article 39.
Amendment 842 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 38 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
However, where several batteries are delivered simultaneously to a single user, the batch or consignment concerned may be accompanied by a single copy of the EU declaration of conformity.
Amendment 848 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – title
Article 39 – title
Obligation for economic operators that place rechargeable industrial batteries and electric-vehicle batteries with internal storage and a capacity above 2 kWhbatteries on the market to establish supply chain due diligence policies
Amendment 853 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1
Article 39 – paragraph 1
1. As of [12 months after the entry into force of the Regulation] the economic operator that places rechargeable industrial batteries and electric-vehicle batteries with internal storage and a capacity above 2 kWhbatteries on the market shall comply with the supply chain due diligence obligations set out in paragraphs 2 to 5 of this Article and shall keep documentation demonstrating its respective compliance with those obligations, including the results of the third-party verification carried out by notified bodies.
Amendment 860 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) adopt, and clearly communicate to suppliers and the public, a company due diligence policy for the battery production supply chain, including a dedicated due diligence policy for the supply chain of raw materials indicated in Annex X, point 1, starting at the point of extraction of raw materials;
Amendment 866 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) incorporate in its supply chain policy standards consistent with the standards set out in the model supply chain policy in Annex II to the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises;
Amendment 873 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – point d – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – point d – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Such a system shall be supported by documentation that provides at least the following information:
Amendment 875 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – point d – subparagraph 1 – point iv a (new)
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – point d – subparagraph 1 – point iv a (new)
(iva) any other relevant information for the purpose of the identification of risks listed in Annex X, Point 2.
Amendment 877 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – point d – subparagraph 2
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – point d – subparagraph 2
Amendment 891 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 39 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) identify and assess the adverse impacts associated to the risk categories listed in Annex X, point 2, in its supply chain on the basis of the information provided pursuant to paragraph 2 against the standards of their supply chain policy and against other relevant information provided to the producer by stakeholders, including affected communities and relevant civil society organisations;
Amendment 895 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 3 – point b – point ii
Article 39 – paragraph 3 – point b – point ii
(ii) adopting risk management measures consistent with Annex II to the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, considering their ability to influence, and where necessary take steps to exert pressure on suppliers who can most effectively prevent or mitigate the identified risk;
Amendment 939 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 39 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. The Commission shall within [6 months of the adoption of the upcoming Directive on Sustainable Corporate Governance and Due Diligence] adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 73 to align the requirements in this article and in Annex X with the requirements set out in the [new directive]. Any additional due diligence requirements on economic operators placing batteries on the market in this regulation needed to maintain the ambition of the regulation should be complimentary to the requirements of the [new directive] and must lead to as little extra burden on these operators as possible.
Amendment 943 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 8 – point b
Article 39 – paragraph 8 – point b
(b) amend the obligations on the economic operator referred to in paragraph 1 set out in paragraphs 2 to 4 in view of amendments to Regulation (EU) 2017/821 and changes to the due diligence recommendations set out in Annex I to the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, the UN Guiding Principles on Business or the Human Rights and OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.
Amendment 947 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 1
Article 41 – paragraph 1
1. Importers shall only place on the market or put into service a battery which is compliant with the requirements of Chapters II and III and Article 39.
Amendment 949 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 41 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Where an importer considers or has reason to believe that a battery is not in conformity with the requirements set out in Chapters II and III and Article 39, the importer shall not place it on the market or put it into service until it has been brought into conformity. Furthermore, where the battery presents a risk, the importer shall inform the manufacturer and the market surveillance authorities to that effect.
Amendment 954 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 7
Article 41 – paragraph 7
7. Importers who consider or have reason to believe that a battery, which they have placed on the market or put into service, is not in conformity with the requirements set out in Chapters II and III and Article 39, shall immediately take the corrective action necessary to bring that battery into conformity, to withdraw it or recall it, as appropriate. Furthermore, where the battery presents a risk, importers shall immediately inform the national authority of the Member State in which they made the battery available on the market to that effect, giving details, in particular, of the non-compliance and of any corrective action taken.
Amendment 956 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 3
Article 42 – paragraph 3
3. Where a distributor considers or has reason to believe that a battery is not in conformity with the requirements set out in Chapters II and III and Article 39, the distributor shall not make the battery available on the market until it has been brought into conformity. Furthermore, where the battery presents a risk, the distributor shall inform the manufacturer or the importer to that effect as well as the relevant market surveillance authorities.
Amendment 957 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 5
Article 42 – paragraph 5
5. Distributors who consider or have reason to believe that a battery, which they have made available on the market, is not in conformity with the requirements set out in Chapters II and III and Article 39 shall make sure that the corrective action necessary to bring that battery into conformity, to withdraw it or recall it, as appropriate, are taken. Furthermore, where the battery presents a risk, distributors shall immediately inform the national authority of the Member States in which they made the battery available on the market to that effect, giving details, in particular, of the non-compliance and of any corrective action taken.
Amendment 959 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 6
Article 42 – paragraph 6
6. Distributors shall, further to a reasoned request from a national authority provide it with all the information and the technical documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a battery with the requirements set out in Chapters II and III and Article 39 in a language that can be easily understood by that authority. That information and the technical documentation shall be provided in paper or electronic form. Distributors shall cooperate with the national authority, at its request, on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed by batteries that they have made available on the market.
Amendment 961 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point d
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point d
(d) the type of batteries that the producer intends to make available on the market for the first time within the territory of a Member State, namely portable batteries, light means of transport batteries, industrial batteries, electric vehicle batteries, or automotive batteries;
Amendment 964 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point f – introductory part
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point f – introductory part
(f) information on how the producer meets its responsibilities set out in Article 47 and the requirements under Article 48, Article 48a and Article 49 respectively:
Amendment 965 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point f – point i – introductory part
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point f – point i – introductory part
(i) for portable batteries and light means of transport batteries, the requirements of this point (f) shall be met by providing:
Amendment 973 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) promote the separate collection of batteries, including by covering the costs of and regularly carrying out surveys to identify batteries discarded inappropriately by end- users in accordance with Article 48(1);
Amendment 974 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) take measures, in coordination with the concerned Member State, to create incentives for end-users to fulfil their responsibility to correctly dispose of their waste batteries in the separate collection systems, including by means of education, economic incentives and where needed propose initiatives for regulation
Amendment 980 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 5
Article 47 – paragraph 5
5. Where, in accordance with Articles 48(2), 48a(2), 49(3), 53(1), 56(1), and paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of Article 61, activities to carry out obligations referred to in points (a) to (d) of paragraph 1 are carried out by a third party other than a producer or a producer responsibility organisation, the costs to be covered by producers shall not exceed the costs that are necessary to provide those activities in a cost-efficient way. Such costs shall be established in a transparent way between the producers and the third parties concerned and adjusted to take account of any revenues from reuse and from sales of secondary raw materials from the batteries and waste batteries.
Amendment 987 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 12 a (new)
Article 47 – paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. When a battery reaches an operator carrying out re-use, repurposing or remanufacturing of batteries the extended producer responsibility for the battery will be transferred from the producer to that operator.
Amendment 991 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 3
Article 48 – paragraph 3
3. End users, when discarding waste portable batteries at collection points referred to in paragraph 2, shall always be able to return any waste portable battery at any collection point and not be charged or be obliged to buy a new battery.
Amendment 992 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 48 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Producers or, where appointed in accordance with Article 47(2), producer responsibility organisations acting on their behalf, shall attain, and maintain durably, at least the following collection targets of waste portable batteries of general use, calculated as percentages of the portable batteries of general use made available on the market for the first time in a Member State by the respective producer or collectively by the producers covered by a producer responsibility organisation: (a) 55 % by 31 December 2023; (b) 75 % by 31 December 2025; (c) 80 % by 31 December 2030. Producers or, where appointed in accordance with Article 47(2), producer responsibility organisations acting on their behalf, shall calculate the collection rate referred to in this paragraph in accordance with Annex XI.
Amendment 993 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 48 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Producers or, where appointed in accordance with Article 47(2), producer responsibility organisations acting on their behalf, shall attain, and maintain durably, at least the following collection targets of waste portable batteries, excluding waste portable batteries of general use, calculated as percentages of the portable batteries, excluding portable batteries from light means of transportof general use, made available on the market for the first time in a Member State by the respective producer or collectively by the producers covered by a producer responsibility organisation:
Amendment 999 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 48 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) 455 % by 31 December 2023 ;
Amendment 1002 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 48 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) 675 % by 31 December 2025;
Amendment 1009 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 48 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) 780 % by 31 December 2030.
Amendment 1017 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 a (new)
Article 48 a (new)
Amendment 1022 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) independent authorised operators carrying out re-use, remanufacturing or repurposing treatment of automotive, industrial and electric vehicles batteries;
Amendment 1025 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Where waste industrial batteries require prior dismantling at the premises of private, non-commercial users, the obligation of the producer or, where appointed in accordance with Article 47(2), producer responsibility organisations, to take back those batteries shall include covering the costs of dismantling and collecting waste batteries at the premises of those users.
Amendment 1033 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 49 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Producers or, where appointed in accordance with Article 47(2), producer responsibility organisations acting on their behalf, shall attain, and maintain durably at the latest by 31 December 2025, a 100 % collection target for waste automotive, industrial and electric vehicle batteries calculated as percentages of the number of the automotive, industrial and electric vehicle batteries available for collection in a Member State of the number of automotive, industrial and electric vehicle batteries placed on the market for the first time in a Member State by the respective producer or collectively by the producers covered by a producer responsibility organisation. Producers or, where appointed in accordance with Article 47(2), producer responsibility organisations acting on their behalf, shall calculate the collection rate referred to in this paragraph in accordance with Annex XIa.
Amendment 1036 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 1
Article 50 – paragraph 1
1. Distributors shall take back all waste batteries from the end-user at no charge and without an obligation to buy a new battery, regardless of their chemical composition or origin. Take back for portable and light means of transport batteries shall be provided at or in the immediate vicinity of their retail outlet. Take back for waste automotive batteries, industrial batteries and electric vehicle batteries shall be provided at or in the vicinity of their retail outlet. This obligation is limited to the types of waste batteries which the distributor has, or had, as new batteries in its offer and, for portable batteries, to the quantity that non professional end-users normally discard.
Amendment 1038 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 3
Article 50 – paragraph 3
3. Distributors shall hand over waste batteries that they have taken back to the producers or producer responsibility organisations who are responsible for the collection of those batteries in accordance with Articles 48, 48a and 49 respectively, or to an authorised waste management operator with a view to their treatment and recycling in accordance with Article 56. Established Extended Producer Responsibility recycling systems in Member States should be allowed to continue operating if they fulfil the objectives set out in this regulation;
Amendment 1040 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 4
Article 50 – paragraph 4
4. The obligations under this article shall apply mutatis mutandis to operators supplying batteries by means of distance contracts to end users. Those operators shall provide for a sufficient number of collection points covering the whole territory of a Member State and taking into account population size and density, expected volume of waste automotive, industrial and electric vehicle batteries, accessibility and vicinity to end users allowing end users to return batteries.
Amendment 1043 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 2
Article 51 – paragraph 2
2. End users shall discard waste batteries in designated separate collection points set up by or in accordance with the specific arrangements concluded with the producer or a producer responsibility organisation, in accordance with Articles 48, 48a and 49.
Amendment 1044 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 51 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Producers or, where appointed in accordance with Article 47(2), producer responsibility organisations, shall, in coordination with the concerned Member State take measures to create incentives for end-users to fulfil their responsibility to correctly dispose of their waste batteries in the separate collection systems, including by means of education, economic incentives and where needed propose initiatives for regulation.
Amendment 1045 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 1
Article 52 – paragraph 1
Operators of waste treatment facilities subject to Directives 2000/53/EC and 2012/19/EU shall hand over waste batteries resulting from the treatment of end-of-life vehicles and waste electrical and electronic equipment to the producers of the relevant batteries or, where appointed in accordance with Article 47(2) of this Regulation, producer responsibility organisations acting on their behalf or to authorised waste management operators with a view to their treatment and recycling in accordance with the requirements of Article 56 of this Regulation. The operators of waste treatment facilities shall keep records of those transactions.
Amendment 1046 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 1
Article 53 – paragraph 1
1. Waste batteries originating from private, non-commercial users may be discarded in separate collection points set up by public waste management authorities. When set up for a specific battery type the public waste management authorities shall not refuse the take back of any waste batteries of this type, including re-used, repurposed and remanufactured batteries.
Amendment 1047 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 2
Article 53 – paragraph 2
2. Public waste management authorities shall hand over collected waste batteries to the producers or, where appointed in accordance with Article 47(2), to producer responsibility organisations acting on their behalf, or to authorised waste management operators with a view to treatment and recycling of those waste batteries in accordance with the requirements of Article 56 or carry out their treatment and recycling themselves in accordance with the requirements of Article 56.
Amendment 1048 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 1
Article 54 – paragraph 1
Voluntary waste portable battery collection points shall hand over waste portable batteries to the producers of portable batteries or third parties acting on their behalf, including producer responsibility organisations, or to authorised waste management operators with a view to their treatment and recycling in accordance with the requirements of Article 56.
Amendment 1051 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – title
Article 55 – title
Collection rates for waste portable batteries
Amendment 1054 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall achieve the following minimum collection targets for waste portable batteries, excluding waste batteries from light means of transport of general use:
Amendment 1057 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) 455 % by 31 December 2023;
Amendment 1059 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) 675 % by 31 December 2025;
Amendment 1066 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) 780 % by 31 December 2030.
Amendment 1068 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 55 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall achieve the following minimum collection targets for waste portable batteries, excluding waste portable batteries of general use: (a) 55 % by 31 December 2023; (b) 75 % by 31 December 2025; (c) 80 % by 31 December 2030.
Amendment 1069 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 55 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Member States shall achieve the following minimum collection targets for waste light means of transport batteries: (a) 75 % by 31 December 2025; (b) 85 % by 31 December 2030.
Amendment 1070 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 55 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Member States shall by, at the latest by 31 December 2025, achieve 100 % collection of waste automotive, industrial and electric vehicle batteries.
Amendment 1071 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 2
Article 55 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall calculate the collection rates set out in paragraph 1 for waste portable batteries in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex XI and for waste light means of transport, automotive, industrial and electric vehicle batteries in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex XIa.
Amendment 1073 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 3
Article 55 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall, by 31 December 2030, review the targets laid down in paragraph 1(c) and, as part of that review consider the setting of a collection target for batteries powering light means of transport, in the light of the evolution of the market share, as a separate target or as part of a review of the target laid down in paragraph 1(c) and in Article 48(4). This review may also consider introducing a calculation methodology for the calculation of the separate collection rate with a view to reflecting the quantity of waste batteries available for collection. , 1a(c) and 1b(b) . To that end, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the outcome of the review accompanied, if appropriate, by a legislative proposal for more ambitious targets to be applied after 2030.
Amendment 1078 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 55 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Commission shall, by 31 December 2023, adopt a delegated act, in accordance with Article 73, to introduce a calculation methodology for the calculation of the separate collection rate with a view to reflecting the quantity of waste batteries available for collection. This method shall be developed in line with and laid out in Annex XIa.
Amendment 1079 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 55 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Amendment 1080 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 4
Article 55 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1081 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 4
Article 56 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 73 to ameexpand the treatment and recycling requirements for waste batteries laid down in Part A of Annex XII in light of technical and scientific progress and emerging new technologies in waste management.
Amendment 1082 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 1
Article 57 – paragraph 1
1. All waste batteries collected shall enter a recycling processbe assessed if it would be ecologically suitable for re-use, repurposing or remanufacturing and if so be prepared for re-use, repurposing or remanufacturing before entering the recycling process all waste batteries will finally enter.
Amendment 1086 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 3
Article 57 – paragraph 3
3. The recycling efficiencies and the recovery of materials laid down in Parts B and C of Annex XII shall be calculated as percentages on the final weight of recycled material in accordance with the rules laid down in an implementing delegated act adopted pursuant to paragraph 4.
Amendment 1089 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 4
Article 57 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall, by 31 December 2023, adopt an implementing act delegated act, in accordance with Article 73, accompanied with economic and environmental impact assessments to establish detailed rules regarding the calculation and verification of recycling efficiencies and recovery of materials. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 74(3).
Amendment 1090 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 5
Article 57 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 73, to amend the minimum levels of recovered materials for waste batteries laid down in Annex XII, Parts B and CBy 31 December 2027, the Commission shall review the progress towards reaching the minimum levels of recovered materials for waste batteries laid down in Annex XII, Parts B point 2 and C point 2, and present the results of that review to the Council and European parliament and, if appropriate, propose a legislative initiative to increase those levels, in light of technical and scientific progress and emerging new technologies in waste management.
Amendment 1092 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 57 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The Commission shall regularly assess the situation and be empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 73, accompanied with economic and environmental impact assessments to extend the list of battery chemistry and materials laid down in Annex XII, Parts B and C, in light of technical and scientific progress and emerging new technologies in waste management to ensure technology neutrality.
Amendment 1103 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 59 – title
Article 59 – title
Requirements related to the repurposing and remanufacturing of light means of transport batteries, industrial batteries and electric-vehicle batteries
Amendment 1106 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 59 – paragraph 1
Article 59 – paragraph 1
1. Independent authorised operators shall be given read-only access to the parameters laid down in Annex VII available in the battery management system of rechargeable light means of transport batteries, industrial batteries and electric vehicle batteries with internal storage with a capacity above 2 kWh, on equal terms and conditions, for the purpose of assessing and determining the state of health and remaining lifetime of batteries, according to the parameters laid down in Annex VII.
Amendment 1112 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 59 – paragraph 2
Article 59 – paragraph 2
2. Independent authorised operators carrying out repurposing or remanufacturing operations shall be given adequate access on equal terms and conditions, to the information relevant for the handling and testing of rechargeable light means of transport, industrial batteries and electric vehicle batteries, or of appliances and vehicles in which such batteries are incorporated as well as of components of such batteries, appliances or vehicles, including safety aspects.
Amendment 1117 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 59 – paragraph 3
Article 59 – paragraph 3
3. Operators carrying out repurposing or remanufacturing operations of batteries shall ensure that the examination, performance and safety testing, packing and shipment of batteries and their components is carried out following adequate quality control and safety instructions.
Amendment 1120 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 59 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 59 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Operators placing repurposed or remanufactured batteries on the market shall be considered the new producer of the battery and thus be registered in accordance with Article 46 and shall have an extended producer responsibility in accordance with Article 47.
Amendment 1122 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the contribution of end users to waste prevention, including by information on good practices concerning the use of batteries aiming at extending their use phase and the possibilities of preparation for reuse, repurposing and remanufacturing;
Amendment 1129 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 60 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. From the moment that a battery model is supplied within the territory of a Member State producers shall make available electronically, free of charge upon request, to waste management operators carrying out repair, remanufacturing, preparing for re- use, treatment and recycling activities, as far as it is needed by those operators to carry out those activities, the following battery model specific information regarding the proper and environmentally sound treatment of waste batteries:
Amendment 1133 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 4
Article 60 – paragraph 4
4. Distributors that supply batteries to end-users shall permanently provide in their retail premises, in a visible manner, and/or online marketplaces, in a easily accessible and clearly visible manner for the end-users of the battery, the information and through their online marketplaces the information listed in paragraph 1 and 2, and information on how the end users may return waste batteries free of charge to the respective collection points established at retail outlets or on behalf of a marketplace. That obligation shall be limited to the types of batteries which the distributor or retailer has, or had, as new batteries in its offer.
Amendment 1137 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 61 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Where waste management operators other than producers or, where appointed in accordance with Article 47(2), producer responsibility organisations acting on their behalf, collect waste portable batteries from distributors or other collection points for waste portable batteries, they shall report to the competent authority for each calendar year the amount of waste portable batteries collected according to their chemistry and specifying the amounts of batteries powering light means of transport.
Amendment 1139 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 61 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Producers of light means of transport batteries, or where appointed in accordance with Article 47(2) producer responsibility organisations acting on their behalf, shall report to the competent authority for each calendar year the following information, according to chemistries and types of batteries: (a) the amount of light means of transport batteries made available on the market for the first time in a Member State, excluding batteries that have left the territory of that Member State in that year before being sold to end users; (b) the amount of light means of transport batteries collected in accordance with Article 48a, calculated on the basis of the methodology set out in Annex XIa; (c) by 2025, the collection target reached by the producer or producer responsibility organisation acting on behalf of their members; (d) the amount of collected light means of transport waste batteries delivered for treatment and recycling to permitted facilities. Where waste management operators other than producers or, where appointed in accordance with Article 47(2), producer responsibility organisations acting on their behalf, collect waste light means of transport batteries from distributors or other collection points for waste light means of transport batteries, they shall report to the competent authority for each calendar year the amount of waste portable batteries collected according to their chemistry and specifying the amounts of batteries powering light means of transport. The operators referred to in the first and second subparagraph shall report the data referred to in those subparagraphs within 4 months of the end of the reporting year for which the data are collected. The first reporting period shall concern the first full calendar year after the adoption of the implementing act that establishes the format for reporting to the Commission, in accordance with Article 62(6). The competent authorities shall establish the format and procedures in accordance with which data shall be reported to them.
Amendment 1141 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 61 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) the amount of waste portable batteries collected in accordance with Article 48a, calculated on the basis of the methodology set out in Annex XIa;
Amendment 1142 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 2 – point a b (new)
Article 61 – paragraph 2 – point a b (new)
(ab) the collection target reached by the producer or producer responsibility organisation acting on behalf of their members;
Amendment 1143 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 61 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Amendment 1144 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 3
Article 61 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1155 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 64 – paragraph 1
Article 64 – paragraph 1
1. By 1 January 2026[48 months after the entry into force of the regulation], the Commission shall set up the electronic exchange system for battery information (“the system”).
Amendment 1158 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 64 – paragraph 2
Article 64 – paragraph 2
2. The system shall contain the information and data on rechargeablelight means of transport batteries, industrial batteries and electric vehicle batteries with internal storage and a capacity above 2 kWh as laid down in Annex XIII. That information and data shall be sortable and searchable, respecting open standards for third party use.
Amendment 1160 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 64 – paragraph 3
Article 64 – paragraph 3
3. The economic operators that place a rechargeableBy [12 months after the adoption of the implementing acts referred to in paragraph 5] and no later than 1 January 2026 economic operators that place a light means of transport battery, industrial battery or an electric vehicle battery with internal storage on the market shall make the information referred to in paragraph 2 available electronically in a machine readable format using interoperable and easily accessible data services in the format established in accordance with paragraph 5.
Amendment 1164 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 1
Article 65 – paragraph 1
1. By 1 January 2026, each[48 months after the entry into force of the regulation], each light means of transport battery, industrial battery and electric vehicle battery placed on the market or put into service and whose capacity is higher than 2 kWh shall have an electronic record (“battery passport”).
Amendment 1168 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 2
Article 65 – paragraph 2
2. The battery passport shall be unique for each individual battery referred to in paragraph 1 and shall be identified through a unique identifier that the economic operator placing the battery on the market shall attribute to it and which shall be printed or engraved on itaccessible via the QR-code referred to in Article 13 (5).
Amendment 1174 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 6
Article 65 – paragraph 6
6. When the change in the status is due to repairing or repurposing activities, the responsibility for the battery record in the battery passport shall be transferred to the economic operator that is considered to place the industrial battery or, the electric vehicle battery or the light means of transport battery on the market or that puts it into service. The record for repurposed or remanufactured batteries shall be linked to the record of the original battery.
Amendment 1177 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 7 – introductory part
Article 65 – paragraph 7 – introductory part
7. The Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acshall by 31 December 2024 adopt delegated acts, which respect intellectual property and property rights, to establish the rules for accessing, sharing, managing, exploring, publishing and reusing of the information and data accessible through the battery passport.
Amendment 1180 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
Article 65 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
Those implementingdelegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 74(3)3.
Amendment 1187 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 1
Article 70 – paragraph 1
1. Contracting authorities, as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive 2014/24/EU or Article 3(1) of Directive 2014/25/EU, or contracting entities, as defined in Article 4(1) of Directive 2014/25/EU shall, when procuring batteries or products containing batteries in situations covered by those Directives, make sure that producers of batteries have registered to fulfil their extended producer responsibility for batteries and take account of the environmental impacts of batteries over their life cycle with a view to ensure that such impacts of the batteries procured are kept to a minimum.
Amendment 1189 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 2
Article 70 – paragraph 2
2. The obligation set out in paragraph 1 shall apply to any contracts entered into by contracting authorities or contracting entities for the purchase of batteries or products containing batteries and shall mean that these contracting authorities and contracting entities are obliged to include technical specifications and award criteria based on Articles 7 to 10 and 39 to ensure that a product is chosen among products with significantly lower environmental impacts over their lifecycle.
Amendment 1213 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 79 – paragraph 2
Article 79 – paragraph 2
It shall apply from 1 January 2022[6 months after the entry into force of the regulation].
Amendment 1219 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) ‘Data Quality Ratings’ means a semi-quantitative assessment of the quality criteria of a dataset based on Technological representativeness, Geographical representativeness, Time- related representativeness, and Precision. The data quality shall be considered as the quality of the dataset as documented.
Amendment 1222 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 a (new)
Annex II – point 2 a (new)
Amendment 1227 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 4 – paragraph 1 – table – row 2
Annex II – point 4 – paragraph 1 – table – row 2
Raw material acquisition and pre- Includes mining and pre-processing, up tothe processing the manufactsourcing of battery cells andsecondary materials versus primary materials up to the manufacturing of battery cells and batteries components (active materials, (active materials, separator, electrolyte, casings, active and casings, active and passive battery components), and components), and electric/electronics components.
Amendment 1228 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 4 – paragraph 1 – table – row 2
Annex II – point 4 – paragraph 1 – table – row 2
Raw material acquisition and pre- Includes mining and pre-processing, up to processing theother relevant processing sourcing and pre-processing and transport of all raw and active materials, up to the manufacturing of battery cells and batteries batteries components (active materials, separator, separator, electrolyte, casings, active and passive passive battery components), and electric/electronics components.
Amendment 1231 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 4 – paragraph 3
Annex II – point 4 – paragraph 3
The use phase shouldcan only be excluded from the lifecycle carbon footprint calculations, as not being under the direct influence of when manufacturers unless it iscan reliably demonstrated that design choices made by battery manufacturers at the design stage can makedid not lead to a non-negligible contribution to this impact.
Amendment 1234 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 5 – paragraph 5 – indent 1
Annex II – point 5 – paragraph 5 – indent 1
– Raw material acquisition, including transport, and pre- processing stage
Amendment 1237 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 8 – paragraph 1
Annex II – point 8 – paragraph 1
Depending on the distribution of the values of the batteries’ carbon footprint declarations and Data Quality Ratings placed in the EU internal market, a meaningful number of classes of performance will be identified, with category A being the best class with the lowest carbon footprint life cycle impact, to allow for market differentiation.
Amendment 1240 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 9 – paragraph 1
Annex II – point 9 – paragraph 1
Based on the information collected through the carbon footprint declarations and the relative distribution of the carbon footprint performance classes of battery models placed on the market, and taking into account the scientific and technical progress in the field, the Commission will identify maximum lifecycle carbon footprint thresholds for rechargeable industrial and, electric vehicle and light means of transport batteries, further to a dedicated impact assessment to determine those values.
Amendment 1242 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – title
Annex III – title
Electrochemical performance and durability parameters for portable batteries of general use
Amendment 1245 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – title
Annex IV – title
Electrochemical performance and durability requirements for rechargeablelight means of transport batteries, industrial batteries and electric vehicle batteries
Amendment 1269 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Part A – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Annex IV – Part A – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
5a. Self discharge.
Amendment 1300 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – Part A – paragraph 1 – point 2
Annex VI – Part A – paragraph 1 – point 2
2. the battery type, batch or serial number of the battery or other element allowing its unequivocal identification;
Amendment 1301 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – Part A – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Annex VI – Part A – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
2a. the weight of the battery;
Amendment 1305 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – Part A – paragraph 1 – point 5
Annex VI – Part A – paragraph 1 – point 5
Amendment 1308 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – Part A – paragraph 1 – point 7
Annex VI – Part A – paragraph 1 – point 7
Amendment 1310 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – Part A – paragraph 1 – point 8
Annex VI – Part A – paragraph 1 – point 8
Amendment 1317 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – Part A – paragraph 2 a (new)
Annex VI – Part A – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Further information about batteries 1. date of placing on the market; 2. hazardous substances contained in the battery other than mercury, cadmium or lead; 3. critical raw materials contained in the battery.
Amendment 1319 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – Part C – paragraph 1
Annex VI – Part C – paragraph 1
The QR code shall be 100%have a high contrast between the black andground and symbol and be of a size that ismakes it easily readable by a commonly available QR reader, such as those integrated in hand-held communication devices.
Amendment 1336 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – Part B – point 4 – paragraph 1
Annex VIII – Part B – point 4 – paragraph 1
For each battery model, and where applicable, for each batch that the manufacturer or the importer places on the Union market, the mentioned economic operator shall carry out one or more tests on one or more specific aspects of the battery model or batch of batteries, using a statistically representative sample of batteries for this model, in order to verify conformity with the corresponding requirements referred to in point 1. For large battery batches, the manufacturer, the authorised representative or the importer shall choose a statistically representative sample of batteries.
Amendment 1338 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IX – point 1
Annex IX – point 1
1. Battery model (product, type, batch or serial number):
Amendment 1341 #
Amendment 1346 #
Amendment 1349 #
Amendment 1359 #
Amendment 1363 #
Amendment 1366 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex X – point 2 – point i a (new)
Annex X – point 2 – point i a (new)
(ia) access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters
Amendment 1371 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex X – point 3 – point a a (new)
Annex X – point 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) UN Guiding Principles for Businesses and Human Rights;
Amendment 1372 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex X – point 3 – point b a (new)
Annex X – point 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) the UN Paris Agreement;
Amendment 1375 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex X – point 3 – point e a (new)
Annex X – point 3 – point e a (new)
(ea) OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises;
Amendment 1394 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XI – point -1 (new)
Annex XI – point -1 (new)
-1. The calculations laid down in this Article shall be done separately for portable batteries of general use and portable batteries excluding batteries of general use.
Amendment 1396 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XI – point 1
Annex XI – point 1
1. Producers or, where appointed in accordance with Article 47(2), producer responsibility organisations acting on their behalf, and Member States shall calculate the collection rate as the percentage obtained by dividing the weight of waste portable batteries excluding waste batteries from light means of transport, collected in accordance with Article 48 and Article 55, respectively, in a given calendar year in a Member State by the average weight of such batteries that producers either sell directly to end-users or deliver to third parties in order to sell them to end- users in that Member State during that year and the preceding two calendar years.
Amendment 1398 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XI – point 2
Annex XI – point 2
2. Producers or, where appointed in accordance with Article 47(2), producer responsibility organisations acting on their behalf, and Member States shall calculate the annual sales of portable batteries, excluding batteries from light means of transport, to end-users in a given year, as the weight of such batteries made available on the market for the first time within the territory of the Member State in the year concerned, excluding any portable batteries that have left the territory of that Member State in that year before being sold to the end users.
Amendment 1406 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XI a (new)
Annex XI a (new)
Calculation of collection rates of waste light means of transport, automotive, industrial and electric vehicle batteries 1. Producers or, where appointed in accordance with Article 47(2), producer responsibility organisations acting on their behalf, and Member States shall calculate the collection rate using the calculation methodology introduced by the delegated act referred to in Article 55(3a). This calculation methodology shall be presented separately for light means of transport, automotive, industrial and electric vehicle batteries and be based on the average weight of the batteries which the producer places on the market in that Member State during a calendar year and will take into account the lifespan of these batteries and will deduct batteries legally exported outside the EU market and re-used, repurposed and remanufactured batteries.
Amendment 1424 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XII – Part C – point 1 – point d
Annex XII – Part C – point 1 – point d
(d) 3560 % for lithium;
Amendment 1432 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XII – Part C – point 2 – point d
Annex XII – Part C – point 2 – point d
(d) 7085 % for lithium;
Amendment 1438 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XIII – point 1 – point e
Annex XIII – point 1 – point e
(e) Battery composition, including critical raw materials;
Amendment 1439 #
2020/0353(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XIII – point 1 – point e a (new)
Annex XIII – point 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) Information on the reparability of battery in case of defect and if block of battery cells or individual battery cells can be replaced or only the battery in its entirety.
Amendment 225 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In full respect of Article 153(5) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, this Directive neither aims to harmonise the level of minimum wages across the Union nor to establish an uniform mechanism for setting minimum wages. It does not interfere with the freedom of Member States to set statutory minimum wages or promote access to minimum wage protection provided by collective agreements, according to the traditions and specificities of each country and in full respect of national competences and social partners’ contractual freedom. This Directive does not impose an obligation on the Member States where minimum wage protection is ensured exclusively via collective agreements to introduce a statutory minimum wage nor to make the collective agreements universally applicable. Also, this Directive does not establish the level of pay, which falls within the contractual freedom of the social partners at national level and within the relevant competence of Member States. The purpose of this Directive is not to impose any obligation for Member States to take measures demanding the introduction of statutory minimum wages or measures implying that the social partners have an equivalent obligation. This Directive does not oblige Member States to grant access to minimum wage protection to all workers. Such an obligation would directly interfere with Article 153(5) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Nothing in this Directive should be construed as creating rights for individuals.
Amendment 372 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) This Directive lays down minimum requirements, thus leaving untouched Member States' prerogative to introduce and maintain more favourable provisions. Rights acquired under the existing national legal framework in Sweden and Denmark should continue to apply, unless more favourable provisions are introduced by in accordance to the derogation in Article 1(3) and Article 16(2) of this Directive. The implementation of this Directive cannot be used to reduce existing rights for workers, nor can it constitute valid grounds for reducing the general level of protection afforded to workers in the field covered by this Directive.
Amendment 389 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. With a view to improving working and living conditions in the Union, this Directive establishes a framework for the promotion of:
Amendment 409 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) access of workers to minimum wage protection, in the form of wages set out byby promoting access to collective agreementsbargaining or in the form of a statutory minimum wage in Member States where it exists.
Amendment 421 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. Nothing in this Directive shall be construed as imposing an obligation on the Member States where wage setting is ensured exclusivemainly via collective agreements to introduce a statutory minimum wage nor to make the collective agreements universally applicable or affect the contractual freedom of the social partners to negotiate, monitor and set wages through collective agreements. This Directive does not oblige Member States to grant access to minimum wage protection to all workers, nor shall it create any obligation on the Member States as regards the level or conditions for the setting of wages.
Amendment 445 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
For the purposes of this Directive, the following definitions apply while respecting Member States national law and legal labour market practice:
Amendment 455 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) ‘collective bargaining’ means all negotiations which take place in accordance to Member States national law and legal labour market practice: between an employer, a group of employers or one or more employers’ organisations, on the one hand, and one or more workers’ organisations, on the other, for determining working conditions and terms of employment; and/or regulating relations between employers and workers; and/or regulating relations between employers or their organisations and a worker organisation or worker organisations;
Amendment 573 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The national criteria referred to in paragraph 1 shall include at least the following elementwhose relevance and relative weight shall be decided by Member States in accordance with their prevailing national socio-economic conditions:
Amendment 755 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Amendment 863 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that, without prejudice to specific forms of redress and dispute resolution provided for, where applicable, in collective agreements, workers, including those whose employment relationship has ended, have access to effective and impartial dispute resolution and a right to redress, including adequate compensation, in the case of infringements of their rightsexisting national law or collective agreements provide for relating to statutory minimum wages or minimum wage protection provided by collective agreements and such rights have been infringed.
Amendment 880 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall take the measures necessary to protect workers, including those who are workers’ representatives, from any adverse treatment by the employer and from any adverse consequences resulting from a complaint lodged with the employer or resulting from any proceedings initiated with the aim of enforcing compliance with the rights relating to statutory minimum wages or minimum wage protection provided by collective agreements.provided for in existing national law or collective agreements relating to minimum wage protection
Amendment 902 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – title
Article 16 – title
Non-regression, derogation and more favourable provisions
Amendment 907 #
2020/0310(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. TMember States where wage setting is ensured mainly via collective agreements shall be derogated from this Directive; while this Directive shall not affect Member States’ prerogative to apply or to introduce laws, regulations or administrative provisions which are more favourable to workers or to encourage or permit the application of collective agreements which are more favourable to workers.
Amendment 4 #
2020/0157M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas almost half of the land area in Honduras is covered by forests, half of which is tropical rainforest; whereas there is still a huge resource of unclassified trees and species; whereas Honduras has lost about 12.5 % of its forest area since 2015 due mainly to climate change, forest fires, deforestation and illegal logging, and suffered a pest infestation in 2016;
Amendment 7 #
2020/0157M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas Honduras passed its Climate Change Law in 2014 and was the first state to publish its first nationally determined contribution (NDC) in the framework of the Paris Agreement the following year, of which one commitment is to restore one million hectares of forests;
Amendment 8 #
2020/0157M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the share of the forest sector in Honduras’ economy has decreased over the years representing around 3,6% of the GNP in the last 16 years owing to stricter requirements on the legality of timber in Honduras’ export markets and to forest destruction; whereas the Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) process, which emphasises legality and good governance, is helping the forest sector to increase its share, provide rural jobs and generate income for Hondurans;
Amendment 11 #
2020/0157M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas Honduras is a lower- middle- income country where poverty, inequaliaccording to the World Bank classification; whereas it is the second poorest in Latin America, and third poorest in the Western Hemisphere; whereas the poverty, corruption, violence and impunity in Honduras remain persistent concerns, as well as the situation for women's rights, in particular the recent backlash concerning sexual and reproductive health rights;
Amendment 16 #
2020/0157M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas despite the fact that the Honduran Government has made positive commitments and initiated legislation to protect human rights defenders, it remains one of the most dangerous countries in the region for human and indigenous rights defenders and environmental activists who continue to be subject to abuses, violence, arbitrary detentions, threats and killings;
Amendment 18 #
2020/0157M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas the mandate of the Mission to Support the Fight against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras (MACCIH) ended in January 2020 and was not renewed;
Amendment 19 #
2020/0157M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
G a. whereas the EU-Central America Association Agreement was concluded in 2012, and the trade part provisionally applied since 1st of August 2013;
Amendment 20 #
2020/0157M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
G b. whereas VPAs provides for a Joint Implementation Committee, responsible for its implementation and monitoring;
Amendment 25 #
2020/0157M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
J a. whereas the negotiations leading to the conclusion of this VPA have created a cooperative space among different stakeholders to discuss environmental, human rights, social and economic issues;
Amendment 27 #
2020/0157M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
K a. whereas a good forest management requires sustainable land tenure, respect of the environmental needs and human rights, transparency, legal security, trust and long-term investments;
Amendment 29 #
2020/0157M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K b (new)
Recital K b (new)
K b. whereas general elections will take place in Honduras before the end of 2021;
Amendment 31 #
2020/0157M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the conclusion of negotiations on the VPA between the EU and Honduras and calls for its swift ratification by both sides so it can enter into force in 2021, thus allowing for the important next steps in terms of implementation, including setting up the licencing;
Amendment 36 #
2020/0157M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Believes that the EU has a very important role and an obligation in improving both the supply and the demand side of timber, in order to responsibly reject illegally produced timber and to reinforce exporting countries in their efforts to combat illegal logging and corruption that results in destruction of their forests, climate change, and violation of human rights;
Amendment 52 #
2020/0157M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Highly appreciates that Honduras has managed to ensure involvement of government institutions, civil society, private sector, indigenous and afro- descendant people of Honduras, academia and communities, who accepted and contributed to the process to drafting the VPA; welcomes the fact that all these sectors agreed to be present around the same negotiating table and the achievement of the feeling of inclusiveness and the possibility to contribute;
Amendment 53 #
2020/0157M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Believes that the fight against corruption needs to be constant, in every part of the world; welcomes that transparency has proven useful in the process to concluding this VPA, and cannot be enough stressed in the forthcoming process of implementation;
Amendment 61 #
2020/0157M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Believes that the successful negotiations of this VPA also proves the importance of the Union’s Delegations to third countries;
Amendment 68 #
2020/0157M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Asks the Commission to annually report on the implementation of the EU- Honduras FLEGT VPA to Parliament, including on the work of the Joint Implementation Committee, calls on the Commission to consider improving the regulation on FLEGT licencing at the next review exercise in order to enable it to respond quickly to cases of significant infringements of VPA commitments;
Amendment 74 #
2020/0157M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Supports the European Commission in finding additional potential partners for future voluntary partnership agreements under FLEGT;
Amendment 208 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12 a) Union-wide emissions and removals of greenhouse gases regulated in Union law should be balanced by 2050 at the latest, and as from that date, the Union and Member States greenhouse gas removals should exceed emissions in order to meet the Paris Agreement target of 1.5oC degrees above pre-industrial levels. Until that date a special focus should be directed to the enhancement of research, the development of sinks and carbon capture technology.
Amendment 277 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Commission, in its Communication ‘The European Green Deal’, announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the Union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. In that Communication, the Commission underlined that all Union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. By September 2020, the Commission should, based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the Commission in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council36 , reviewGiven the Union goal of reaching climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest, it is essential that climate action is further strengthened and particularly that the Union’s 2030 target for climate and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels. Where it considers necessary to amend the Union’s 2030 target, it should make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council to amend this Regulation as appropriate. In addition, the Commission should, by 30 June 2021, assess how the Union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions of 50 to 55 % compared to 1990. _________________ 36Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1)climate target is raised to a reduction in emissions of 65% compared with 1990 levels. Consequently, the Commission should, by 30 June 2021, assess how the Union legislation implementing that increased target would need to be amended accordingly.
Amendment 327 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) It is essential to increase the transparency and efficiency of the functioning of the Union’s measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and to ensure that these measures are in line with the most up-to-date scientific evidence and the Union’s objectives under the Paris Agreement. To that end, the Commission should present a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and the Council to establish a Union carbon budget, based on cumulative CO2 emission, which sets out the remaining quantity of greenhouse gas emissions in total for the Union economy, that could be emitted without putting at risk the Union’s commitments under the Paris Agreement. The Commission should use the Union carbon budget as a basis when proposing the trajectory for emissions reductions.
Amendment 350 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In order to provide predictability and confidence for all economic actors, including businesses, workers, investors and consumers, to ensure that the transition towards climate neutrality is irreversible, to ensure gradual reduction over time and to assist in the assessment of the consistency of measures and progress with the climate- neutrality objective, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission to set out a trajectory for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the Union by 2050. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultatiCommission should put forward a legislative proposal a trajectory, defined by a carbons be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making37 . In particular, to ensure equal participatudget, for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the preparation of delegated acts,Union by 2050 to the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States’ experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. _________________ 37. OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.
Amendment 399 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
This Regulation sets out a binding objective of climate neutrality in the Union and in each Member States at the latest by 2050 in pursuit of the long-term temperature goals set out in Article 2 of the Paris Agreement, and provides a framework for achieving progress in pursuit of the global adaptation goal established in Article 7 of the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 431 #
2020/0036(COD)
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 in the Union at the latest by 2050, thus reducing emissions to net zero by that date. Each Member State shall reach net zero emissions at the latest by 2050.
Amendment 454 #
2020/0036(COD)
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 and national level respectively, to enable the collective achievement of the climate-neutrality objective in the Union and in all Member States set out in paragraph 1, taking into account the importance of promoting fairness and solidarity among Member States.
Amendment 469 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. By September 2020, the Commission shall reviewIn light of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1), the Union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in Article 2(11) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in light 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 it is necessary to amend that target, it shall make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council as appropriateshall be increased to 65% emission reductions compared to 1990.
Amendment 494 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 4
4. By 30 June 2021, the Commission shall assess how the Union legislation implementing the Union’s 2030 climate target would need to be amended in order to enable the achievement of 650 to 55 % emission reductions compared to 1990 and to achieve the climate-neutrality-objective set out in Article 2(1), and consider taking the necessary measures, including the adoption of legislative proposals, in accordance with the Treaties.
Amendment 508 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. By 31 May 2023, the Commission shall, in light of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) and following a detailed impact assessment, explore options for setting a Union 2040 climate target for emissions reductions compared to 1990 and shall make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council as appropriate. When exploring options for the 2040 climate target the Commission shall take into account the criteria set out in Article 3(3). The impact assessment shall assess how all of the Union legislation relevant for the fulfilment of that target would need to be amended.
Amendment 542 #
2020/0036(COD)
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 withiBy 31 May 2023 the Commission shall assess, on the basis of the Union carbon budget and the criteria set out in paragraph 3, the structure and design of a trajectory at Union level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1), and make an appropriate legislative proposal to that effect. Once the trajectory is established, the Commission shall review it no later than six months after each global stocktake referred to in Article 14 of the Paris Agreement, t. The Commission shall review the trajectorymake a legislative proposal to adjust the trajectory where it considers this appropriate as a result of the review.
Amendment 572 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. When setting a trajectory in accordance with paragraph 1, the Commission shall considertake into account the following criteria:
Amendment 580 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point -a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point -a (new)
(-a) the Union carbon budget provided for in Article 3a;
Amendment 623 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) best available technology, while respecting the concept of technological neutrality and the need for research in or investments to mature new, promising technology in all sectors;
Amendment 674 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
(fa) the prevention of possible carbon leakage;
Amendment 711 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j
(j) the best available and most recent scientific evidence, including the latest reports of the IPCC and IPBES.
Amendment 723 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j a (new)
(ja) ensuring stable, long lasting and climate effective natural sinks over time.
Amendment 733 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j b (new)
(jb) inter-relationship and trade-offs between Union measures on adaptation and mitigation
Amendment 740 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j c (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j c (new)
(jc) the progress of relevant sectors;
Amendment 748 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3a Union carbon budget 1. By 30 June 2021, the Commission shall establish a Union carbon budget based on cumulative CO2 emissions and make legislative proposals to the European Parliament and the Council as appropriate. 2. The Union carbon budget shall set out the remaining quantity of greenhouse gas emissions in total for the Union economy that could be emitted without putting at risk the Union’s commitments under the Paris Agreement. 3. The Commission shall use the Union carbon budget as a basis when setting a trajectory in accordance with Article 3(1) and when making the assessments referred to in Articles 5 and 6.
Amendment 760 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall meet national and Union objectives for climate adaptation, and 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 793 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the progress made by each Member State and the collective progress made by all Member States towards the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) as expressed by the trajectory to be established as referred to in Article 3(1) and the intermediate objective set out in Article 2(3); where the trajectory is not available, the assessment shall be made on the basis of the criteria set out in Article 3(3) and the 2030 climate target;
Amendment 806 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the progress made by each Member State and the collective progress made by all Member States on adaptation as referred to in Article 4.
Amendment 861 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall assess anythe alignment of all Union draft measures or legislative proposal in light ofs with the climate- neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) as expressed by the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1) once the trajectory is established, as well as the Union carbon budget set out in Article 3a, before adoption, and include this analysis in any impact assessment accompanying these measures or proposals, and make the result of that assessment public at the time of adoption. By applying climate proofing, the Commission shall ensure that all measures and legislative proposals are aligned with, or not in conflict with, the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1).
Amendment 902 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the adequacy and effectiveness of relevant national measures to ensure progress on adaptation as referred to in Article 4.
Amendment 915 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Where the Commission finds, under due consideration of the progress made by each Member State and the collective progress assessed in accordance with Article 5(1), that a Member State’s measures are inconsistent with thate Union’s climate-neutrality objective as expressed by the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1) once the trajectory is established, or inadequate to ensure progress on adaptation as referred to in Article 4, it mayshall issue recommendations to that Member State. The Commission shall make such recommendations publicly available at the moment it issues the recommendation.
Amendment 966 #
2020/0036(COD)
(d) best available scientific evidence, including the latest reports of the IPCC and IPBES; and
Amendment 126 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Financial allocations from the JTF shall be conditional on the Member State having a commitment to a climate neutrality target in 2050 and an intermediate reduction target for 2030 in accordance with the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 129 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Transitioning to a climate-neutral economy is a challenge for all Member States. It will be particularly demanding for those Member States that rely heavily on fossil fuels or greenhouse gas intensive industrial activities which need to be phased out before 2050 or which need to adapt due to the transition towards climate neutrality and that lack the financial means to do so. The JTF should therefore cover all Member States, but the distribution of its financial means should reflect the capacity of Member States to finance the necessary investments to cope with the transition towards climate neutrality. Investments in bio-based circular economy is essential in order to reach the 2050 climate neutrality target. Such investments are expensive, and all Member States must be eligible for support regardless of their financial capacity.
Amendment 187 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition, the JTF should provide support to productive investment in SMEs. Productive investment should be understood as investment in fixed capital or immaterial assets of enterprises in view of producing goods and services thereby contributing to gross-capital formation and employment. For enterprises other than SMEs, productive investments should only be supported if they are necessary for mitigating job losses resulting from the transition, by creating or protecting a significant number of jobs and they do not lead to or result from relocation. Investments in existing industrial facilities, including those covered by the Union Emissions Trading System, should be allowed if they contribute to the transition to a climate-neutral economy by 2050 and go substantially below the relevant benchmarks established for free allocation under Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council14 and if they result in the protection of a significant number of jobs. Any such investment should be justified accordingly in the relevant territorial just transition plan. These investments should be made in such a way as to rule out the possibility of windfall effects for the industrial facilities concerned, so that they do not take advantage of additional aid granted by the JTF to decarbonise their activities with a view to then selling their surplus emissions allowances, thus garnering windfall profits in addition to the financial aid from the JTF. In order to protect the integrity of the internal market and cohesion policy, support to undertakings should comply with Union State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 TFEU and, in particular, support to productive investments by enterprises other than SMEs should be limited to enterprises located in areas designated as assisted areas for the purposes of points (a) and (c) of Article 107(3) TFEU. _________________ 14Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).
Amendment 227 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In order to enhance the result orientation of the use of JTF resources, and enhance the impact of the JTF as a key legislate piece of the Green Deal, the Commission, in line with the principle of proportionality, should be able to apply financial corrections in case of serious underachievement of targets established for the JTF specific objective.
Amendment 250 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes the Just Transition Fund (‘JTF’) to provide support to territories facing serious socio-economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy of the Union by 2050 and the Union’s 2030 target.
Amendment 274 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The JTF shall support the Investment for jobs and growth goal in all Member States. provided that national objectives of climate neutrality by 2050 have been established. Furthermore, Member States must establish intermediate targets for 2030 in accordance with the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 285 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The resources for the JTF under the Investment for jobs and growth goal available for budgetary commitment for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 7.5 billion in 2018 prices, which may be increased, as the case may be, by additional resources allocated in the Union budget, and by other resources in accordance with the applicable basic act, on the condition that an impact assessment by the Commission deems it necessary.
Amendment 396 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) investments in regeneration and decontamination of sites, land restoration and repurposing projects; in accordance with “the polluter pays” principle.
Amendment 404 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g
(g) investments in enhancingstablishing and enhancing the bio economy and the circular economy, including through waste prevention, reduction, resource efficiency, reuse, repair and recycling;
Amendment 455 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
The JTF may also support investments to achieve the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from activities listed in Annex I to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council provided that such investments have been approved as part of the territorial just transition plan based on the information required under point (i) of Article 7(2). Such investments shall only be eligible where they are necessary for the implementation of the territorial just transition plan and do not, by virtue of windfall effects, merely add to the profits which industrial facilities can obtain under the ETS.
Amendment 521 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall only approve a programme where the identification of the territories most negatively affected by the transition process, contained within the relevant territorial just transition plan, is duly justified and the relevant territorial just transition plan is consistent with the National Energy and Climate Plan of the Member State concerned and the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 554 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) a description of the transition process at national level towards a climate- neutral economy in 2050 at the latest, including a timeline for key transition steps which are consistent with the latest version of the National Energy and Climate Plan (‘NECP’); and the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 615 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Where the Commission concludes, based on the examination of the final performance report of the programme, that there is a failure to achieve at least 675% of the target established for one or more output or result indicators for the JTF resources, it may make financial corrections pursuant to Article [98] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR] by reducing the support from the JTF to the priority concerned in proportion to the achievements.
Amendment 619 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The mid-term review exercise referred to in Article 7(4) shall evaluate movement towards the net zero emissions target for 2050 and the intermediate targets for 2030. Insufficient progress in the reduction of the greenhouse gas emissions, as established by that mid-term review exercise, shall imply reductions in JTF support.
Amendment 4 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Citation 12 a (new)
- having regard to the 2019 special reports by the IPCC on Climate Change and Land and on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate,
Amendment 99 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the country holding the EU Presidency and the Commission to submit to the UNFCCC as soon as possible the Union’s long-term strategy to reach domestic net-zero emissions inby 2050 at the latest; stresses that in order to reach domestic net- zero GHG emissions inby 2050 in the most cost-efficient manner, and in order to avoid relying on carbon removal technologies that would entail significant risks for ecosystems, biodiversity and food security, the 2030 ambition level will need to be raised; believes it to be of the utmost importance for the Union to send a clear message during the UN Climate Summit in September 2019at COP25 that it stands ready to enhance its contribution to the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 104 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Paragraph 11
11. Supports an update of the Union’s NDC with an economy-wide target of 55 % domestic GHG emission reductions by 2030 compared with 1990 levels ; calls, therefore, on EU leaderMember States to support an increase in the level of ambition of the Union’s NDC accordingly; calls also on other global economies to update their NDCs to bring about global effects;
Amendment 107 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Expects that the European Green Deal, to be put forward by the Commission in early 2020, will set out a comprehensive and ambitious strategy for achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050 at the latest including the target of 55% emissions reductions by 2030;
Amendment 163 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses that the EU’s budget should be coherent with its international commitments on sustainable development and with its mid- and long-term climate and energy targets and should not be counterproductive to these targets or hampering their implementation; calls therefore on the Commission to ensure climate and biodiversity proofing of EU investments and put forward, where applicable, harmonised and binding rules on clim; underlines thate and biodiversity proofing of EU investll spending under the next Multiannual Financial Framework should be compliant with the objectives of the Paris Agreements;
Amendment 172 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses the importance of a just transition to a climate neutral economy and the need for an anticipatory approach to ensure a just transition for citizens and to support the most vulnerable regions and communities; stressees the importance of creatingon of a just transition fund, as one tool on the EU-level to guarantee an inclusive transition for the people and the regions most affected by decarbonisation, such as the coal mining regas well as acknowledging actors that are in the forefront of the green transitions; believes that Europe’s climate transition must be ecologically, economically and socially sustainable; calls on the Union and the Member States to put in place appropriate policies and financing in this regard, conditioned to clear, credible and enforceable short and longer term economy-wide decarbonisation commitments from the concerned Member States;
Amendment 183 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Amendment 186 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Supports the work of the coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action and encourages all governments to adopt the coalition’s commitments to align all policies and practices in the remit of finance ministries with the goals of the Paris Agreement and to adopt effective carbon pricing, as laid down in the ‘Helsinki principles’;
Amendment 3 #
2019/2202(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. BHighlights that Ukraine is an important geopolitical, geostrategic and trading partner for the European Union; believes that the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) has contributed to the positive evolution of trade and to economic modernisation, has boosted foreign direct investments and has created new jobs on both sides; welcomes the continuous positive results achieved in bilateral trade and economic relations, with the EU being Ukraine's largest trading partner and with Ukrainian imports growing by 12.3 % and exports by 9.7 %, amounting to EUR 43.3 billion in 2019;
Amendment 13 #
2019/2202(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the approval and disbursement in two parts of the fourth consecutive Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) programme of EUR 1 billion in support to Ukraine; recalls that the MFA has been an important tool in implementing Ukraine’s ambitious reform agenda and accelerating economic growth, notably through the ‘more for more’ approach and the conditionalities attached to it; encourages Ukraine to continue making progress in regulatory approximation; highlights the importance and timeliness of the additional EUR 1.2 billion MFA to Ukraine in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic; notes that it is a crucial demonstration of the EU's solidarity at a time of unprecedented crisis;
Amendment 28 #
2019/2202(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the results achieved under the DCFTA Facility for SMEs in terms of improving access to finance and opening up trade opportunities; highlights that a proper information campaign could enable SMEs to benefit more from the opportunities offered by the DCFTA; calls on the Commission to monitor the impact of the DCFTA on SMEs; notes that the support and promotion of intra-regional trade among Eastern Partnership countries will also create new economic opportunities, including for SMEs;
Amendment 34 #
2019/2202(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. ANotes that poultry meat and poultry meat products are considered as sensitive items in the EU; acknowledges the solution found for the export of ‘other’ cuts of poultry by amending the trade preferences for poultry meat and poultry meat preparations and thereby closing the loophole in the agreement; calls on Ukraine to abstain from similar practices and to fully respect and implement all provisions of the DCFTA in good faith; calls on Ukraine to immediately make further progress in complying with the EU animal welfare requirements;
Amendment 35 #
2019/2202(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes Ukraine’s reform efforts; underlines that further strengthening the rule of law, structural reforms as well as the fight against corruption are of key importance for creating a more attractive business and investment climate in Ukraine; notes that the Ukrainian civil society and NGOs play an active role in the oversight of reforms and in monitoring the implementation of the Association Agreement; calls on the Commission to prioritise support to these NGOs and civil society organisations;
Amendment 40 #
2019/2202(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Welcomes the positive steps taken by Ukraine in digital transformation and calls on the Commission and Member States to further support Ukraine’s efforts in this field, including in e-governance and digital economy; acknowledges in this regard the new EUR 25 million EU programme supporting e-governance and the digital economy in Ukraine;
Amendment Amendment34 #
2019/2202(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. ANotes that poultry meat and poultry meat products are considered as sensitive items in the EU; acknowledges the solution found for the export of ‘other’ cuts of poultry by amending the trade preferences for poultry meat and poultry meat preparations and thereby closing the loophole in the agreement; calls on Ukraine to abstain from similar practices and to fully respect and implement all provisions of the DCFTA in good faith; calls on Ukraine to immediately make further progress in complying with the EU animal welfare requirements;
Amendment Amendment35 #
2019/2202(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes Ukraine’s reform efforts; underlines that further strengthening the rule of law, structural reforms as well as the fight against corruption are of key importance for creating a more attractive business and investment climate in Ukraine; notes that the Ukrainian civil society and NGOs play an active role in the oversight of reforms and in monitoring the implementation of the Association Agreement; calls on the Commission to prioritise support to these NGOs and civil society organisations;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission Staff Working Document Report (SWD(2019)370) of 14 October 2019, accompanying the Commission’s report on the Implementation of Free trade Agreements, 1 January 2018 - 31 January 2018 (COM(2019)455),
Amendment 2 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 b (new)
Citation 1 b (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication entitled “Trade for All: Towards a more responsible trade and investment policy;
Amendment 3 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3
Citation 3
— having regard to the Political Guidelines for the next European Commission 2019-2024 of the President of the Commission Ms Ursula von der Leyen16 July 2019,
Amendment 7 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
- having regard to the resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly on 25 September 2015, entitled ‘Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’,
Amendment 9 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 b (new)
Citation 17 b (new)
- having regard to Articles 2 and 21 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) and to Chapter V, Title II of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), as well as article 218 TFEU.
Amendment 10 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 c (new)
Citation 17 c (new)
- having regard to its resolution in June 2015 on the EU strategy for equality between women and men post-2015;
Amendment 11 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 d (new)
Citation 17 d (new)
- having regard to its own- initiative resolution on gender equality in trade agreements, March 2018;
Amendment 12 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 e (new)
Citation 17 e (new)
- Having regard to the gender equality strategy of the European Commission in March 2020;
Amendment 13 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
Amendment 17 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. Whereas the EU’s common commercial policy is an exclusive competence of the EU that is carried out together by the European Commission, the Council and the Parliament;
Amendment 18 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. Whereas the Common Commercial Policy comprises a body of trade agreements and legislative measures which aims to ensure that the EU continues to safeguard its existing social and regulatory model, while using trade policy to promote EU values around the world; whereas the EU should step up its efforts to promote fair competition, ensuring a level playing field and addressing contemporary trade issues; whereas fulfilling these objectives requires good orientation of Union trade policy and full and efficient implementation and monitoring thereof in a fairer and more transparent manner;
Amendment 19 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
A c. Whereas the Union is the world’s leading commercial power and the biggest single market in the world, acting as a major driver of economic prosperity; whereas the Union is the world’s leading exporter of goods and services, sustaining more than 36 million jobs in Europe; whereas the last indicators reveal that in 2019 the EU exports on goods rose to €2.132.3 billion, which amounts to an increase of 3,5% from the previous year, being the largest exporter of agri-food products in the world; whereas despite the current global challenges the main trading partners are the US and China;
Amendment 20 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
A d. Whereas the EU trade and investment policy also provides investors with market access and investment protection through legal certainty and a stable, predictable and properly regulated environment in which to conduct their economic activities;
Amendment 21 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A e (new)
Recital A e (new)
A e. Whereas since the European Commission adopted in 2015 the Communication entitled ‘Trade for All: Towards a more responsible trade and investment policy’, the EU has concluded and started applying a number of new trade agreements.
Amendment 22 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A f (new)
Recital A f (new)
A f. Whereas EU trade agreements should represent opportunities for growth through market access and the lifting of trade barriers; whereas it is of fundamental importance that negotiations are conducted in a spirit of reciprocity and mutual benefit, in order to tackle unfair trade practices and secure EU rules and standards; whereas the Union should continue safeguarding EU geographical indications, which are of great economic and cultural value, in multilateral and bilateral negotiations;
Amendment 24 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas recent Eurobarometer figures show that around 60 % of the EU citizens believe that the EU’s trade policy bringsy benefits for themrom international trade; whereas part of the public opinion is strongly vocal against trade policy and trade agreements; whereas the European Commission and the Member States must continue to develop a proper communication strategy on trade policy and trade agreements, which aims to tackle misconceptions, erroneous perceptions and distorted interpretations, as well as fake news on trade and to transmit as much information as possible, while targeting specific stakeholders and raising economic operators’ awareness about trade agreements;
Amendment 32 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Amendment 37 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Amendment 52 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 69 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that choices in our relationship with the two other trade superpowers, China and the USA, which represent approximately 30 % of our trade exchanges, are key when it comes to driving EU trade policy;
Amendment 77 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 82 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. 5. Stresses its support for an open, fair, balanced, sustainable, and valued based and multilateral trading system, considering that it has been under pressure over the last years;
Amendment 85 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for a substantive reform of the WTO, based on modernising its rule- book in order to make it more effective by providing structural and long-term solutions; encourages WTO members to reach an ambitious and balanced agreement on the long-standUnderlines the primary political and economic importance of the multilateral system and calls the international trading partners to work towards the achievement of a well- functioning dissue of fishery subsidies during the ministerial summit in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan and send out a clear signal that the WTOpute settlement system at the WTO, based on modernising its rule- book in order to guarantee its still able to deliver on its negotiating funceffectiveness and provide structural and long-term solutions;
Amendment 101 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Takes note ofIs very concerned with the dramastic change in the US trade strategy over the past three years, which is focused on bilateral trade, the rise of protectionist measures and often legally questionable unilateral trade measures; takes note ofpoints out the limited progress made towards implementing the joint US-EU Statement of 25 July 2018; stresses the importance of relaunching the EU-US talks on the basis of the existing negotiating mandates adopted in April 2019 by the Council;
Amendment 128 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that China remainpresents a market of opportunities because of its size and growth, but that great challenges remain for EU businesses due to the consolidation of the state-lere are many barriers for EU businesses to access and operate in this market, due to the state-led and state- sponsored Chinese economy, where state- owned businesses benefit from exclusive or dominating market access; condemns all types of discriminatory measures facing EU companies in China and calls on the Commission to constantly monitor the persistent acts of discrimination and work with the Chinese authorities in order to put an end to such actdismantle such acts and barriers;
Amendment 151 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Acknowledges the promising outcome presented in the Commission’s report regarding the implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs), in particular South Korea, Central and Latin America, Canada, Eastern partners, and African Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) countries; stresses that EU trade agreements have a clear track record of, in most cases, reaching their primary objective of creating significant opportunities for EU exporters on third- country trade markets;
Amendment 156 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Acknowledges the promising outcome presented in the Commission’s report regarding the implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs), in particular South Korea, Central and Latin America, Canada, Eastern partners, and African Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) countries; stresses that EU trade agreements have a clear track record of, in most cases, reaching their primary objective of creating significant opportunitpoints out however that the European Commission has estimated an increase of negative economic impact of trade and investment barriers for EU exportersas a result onf third- country trade marketse protectionist trend;
Amendment 169 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Points out that the large amount of trade and non-trade barriers, the current divergences in the level and quality of controls, customs procedures and sanctions policies at the EU’s points of entry into the Customs Union, often result in distortion of trade flows, which puts at risk the integrity of the single market; therefore urges the European Commission to address this issue, ensuring that companies can compete fairly on a level playing field;
Amendment 183 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. NotWelcomes the progress made towards implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA), which aims to provide a single continental market for goods and services, with free movement of people and investments; welcomes the EU’s support in setting up the new African Union Trade Observatory; calls for continued EU support for ACFTA in line with the Africa-Europe Alliance for Sustainable Investments and Jobs;
Amendment 186 #
Amendment 187 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Recalls that the European Union and Latin America maintain close cooperation with each other on the basis of their historical, cultural and economic ties, with the LAC region representing the EU's fifth largest trade partner. Believes that the EU's presence in the region is fundamental in terms of both enhancing cooperation based on shared values as well as a vector for pursuing the EU's external action policy, notably in terms of strengthening the multilateral rules-based trade system;
Amendment 188 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Welcomes the conclusions of the trade negotiations with Mexico and the Mercosur countries, which have both the potential to deepen our strategic partnership with Latin America and to create additional opportunities in our trade relations with those countries; notes that such opportunities would also give EU companies access to an increasingly growing market;
Amendment 189 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19 c. Is convinced that the modernisation of the Association Agreement with Chile will serve to further boost the EU's presence in the wider region and help promote an international trade agenda based on sustainable development, stronger protection for environmental and labour standards and respect for human rights; call on the Commission to ensure the on-going negotiations deliver on these principles and an agreement can be reached in a timely manner;
Amendment 190 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 d (new)
Paragraph 19 d (new)
19 d. Considers that the Association Agreement between the EU and Mercosur represents the first "block to block" deal of its nature, with the potential to create a free market area encompassing approximately 800 million citizens, and placing the EU in a unique position given its "first mover advantage" in an otherwise highly-protectionist market;
Amendment 195 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Welcomes the entry into force of the EU-Singapore trade agreement of 21 November 2019; welcomes its consent on the EU-Vietnam agreement and calls for its quick implementation; notes that in 2018 the EU exported to Vietnam around 13.8€ billion worth of goods and points out that the rules-based FTAs and IPAs will ensure predictability and rule-of-law for investors, as well as positively increase exports in both ways and create stability and trust for SMEs; views these agreements as a step towards concluding an FTA with the entire Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region;
Amendment 201 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 8 a (new)
Subheading 8 a (new)
Stresses that the European Commission and Member States must work on a better communication strategy of EU trade policy benefits and awareness-raising in order to effectively engage with society and stakeholders; recalls that roadmaps provide the opportunity for the European Commission to communicate and explain the reasons behind a particular initiative and its objectives, as well as to engage with them and receive feedback; points out that the European Commission should ensure the full transparency of roadmaps and other consultation activities to maximise their impact and guarantee the involvement of stakeholders;
Amendment 216 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
Amendment 239 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28 a. Welcomes in this regard the inclusion of the Paris Agreement and its binding nature in the TSD Chapter of the EU-Mercosur Association Agreement, which represents a clear commitment with the fight against climate change, deforestation and to the multilateral approach that is needed in order to reduce global warming.
Amendment 273 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32 a. Notes that rules under EU trade agreements should be effectively enforced in order to ensure their effectiveness and address market distortions; stresses the urgency on this matter and welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to amend the Enforcement Regulation, with the aim of reinforcing the Union’s tools on compliance and enforceability of trade rules; points out that sanctions should only be used as a measure of last resort, as they have proven to be inefficient; asks the European Commission to further clarify the role of the proposed Chief Trade Enforcement Officer;
Amendment 282 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Points out that the share of trade in services in the overall trade picture is underestimated; sStresses that the EU is by far the world’s biggest exporter of services and that services represent about 70 % of the EU’s gross domestic product (GDP);
Amendment 290 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Notes that SMEs account for approximately 30 % of the EU goods exports; supports the idea that a specific chapter on SMEs should be part of all proposed FTAs, as done in the EU-Japan agreement, and that they should be included when revising existing FTAs, as is the case of the modernised Agreement with Mexico; notes that trade barriers and bureaucracy are especially problematic for SMEs that cannot afford the extra work to overcome them;
Amendment 307 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39 a. Is convinced of the importance of including gender provisions in free trade agreements, in order to promote gender equality; insist on strengthening the economic position of women in third countries and calls on the European Commission to combat the exploitation of women;
Amendment 308 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 b (new)
Paragraph 39 b (new)
39 b. Believes that trade agreements should become vectors for achieving gender equality and improving living standards for women across all industries covered by the EU's FTAs, especially with regards to equal pay. Notes that women receive less than two-fifths of the benefits of free trade agreements in terms of jobs generated; Insists on the need to start collecting gender-disaggregated data to formulate the provisions necessary to strengthen the position of women and to monitor the progress of women;
Amendment 309 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 c (new)
Paragraph 39 c (new)
39 c. Welcomes the introduction of gender aspects in the modernisation of the EU-Chile Association Agreement and the recommendations on gender and trade issued by the EU-Canada Joint Committee, setting out a platform that can promote understanding on how trade agreement can contribute to gender equality.
Amendment 1 #
2019/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the progress made through Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Voluntary Partnership Agreements (VPAs), especially in Indonesia, and the increased dialogue between governments, industry and civil society in several countries resulting from the VPA process; Notes that to date, seven countries have ratified VPAs with the EU (Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Ghana, Indonesia, Liberia, the Republic of the Congo and Vietnam), among which Indonesia is the first and so far the only VPA partner with FLEGT licencing since 2016, and that the EU has concluded negotiations and initialled VPAs with Honduras and Guyana, while negotiations are ongoing with six other countries (Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Laos, Thailand and Malaysia); is convinced that the EU should continue to engage with VPA countries to ensure it remains an attractive alternative to export markets with less stringent environmental standards; welcomes the Commission’s upcoming fitness check of the FLEGT Regulation and the EU Timber Regulation;
Amendment 7 #
2019/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Notes with deep concern the recent developments in Indonesia regarding the discussion to lift FLEGT licensing, which will seriously undermine the VPA and the export advantages it provides to the EU market; calls on the Commission to take immediate action and through dialogue with the Indonesian government find a way to continue with the licensing, without jeopardising the integrity of the commitments under the agreement;
Amendment 13 #
2019/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to step up capacity support to VPA countries in order to accelerate the implementation of the commitments made, including combatting corruption and greenwashing, enhancing good governance, and exploring the inclusion of more ambitious sustainable forestry provisions in trade and sustainable development chapters in free trade agreements;
Amendment 15 #
2019/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls on the Commission to streamline and better coordinate its efforts in fighting illegal logging within the different EU policies and its services involved in the policies; calls on the Commission to negotiate timber import standards in future bilateral or multilateral trade-related agreements, in order to avoid undermining the successes achieved through the FLEGT Action Plan with timber-producing countries;
Amendment 19 #
2019/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the EU to more closelystrengthen international cooperation by increasing efforts in key international fora, including the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Organisation for Economic Co- operation and Development (OECD); calls on the Commission to investigate avenues for multi-, pluri-, or bilateral cooperateion with like-minded importing countries in the fight against deforestation and climate change as a consequence of imports while safeguarding avenues for legal trade;
Amendment 25 #
2019/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the importance of measures ensuring that demand is in line with the stated goals, such as the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal, as the EU is a major importer of commodities associated with deforestation, such as soy, palm oil, eucalyptus, rubber, maize, beef, leather and cocoa, which are often drivers of global deforestation;
Amendment 31 #
2019/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Is convinced that green public procurement policies can play an important role in encouraging trade in legal and sustainable timber; notes however that most EU Member States have mandatory purchasing policies for central government departments and voluntary policies for local authorities that undertake the majority of public spending; calls on the Member States to improve their statistics on the volume of wood they purchase including the indication of how much sustainable, legal or FLEGT-licensed material might be included within their procurement;
Amendment 36 #
2019/2156(INI)
5 b. Repeats its demand that imports of timber and timber products should be more thoroughly checked at the EU borders, to ensure that the imported products comply with the criteria necessary to enter the EU; stresses that the Commission needs to ensure that custom controls throughout the EU follow the same standards, by means of a direct unified customs control mechanism, in coordination with Member States and in full compliance with the principle of subsidiarity; believes that the EU needs to ensure imports to and production within the EU only support global supply chains and financial flows which are sustainable and deforestation-free and do not result in human rights violations by reinforcing private sector efforts through policies and appropriate measures;
Amendment 40 #
2019/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Calls for the EU to address global deforestation also by regulating European trade and consumption of forest-risk commodities, such as soy, palm oil, eucalyptus, rubber, maize, beef, leather and cocoa, based on lessons learned from the FLEGT Action Plan, the Timber Regulation, the Conflict Mineral Regulation, the Non-Financial Reporting Directive, legislation on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) and other EU initiatives to regulate supply chains;
Amendment 42 #
2019/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5 d. Underlines that the drivers of deforestation go beyond the forest sector per se and relate to a wide range of issues, such as land tenure, protection of the rights of indigenous people, agricultural policies, climate change, democracy, human rights and political freedom; recalls that indigenous women and women farmers play a central role in protecting forest ecosystems; calls on the Commission to step up its efforts to address deforestation holistically through a coherent policy frame, i.e. by ensuring effective recognition and respect of land tenure rights of forest-dependent communities, particularly in case of EU development funding, as well as in the screening process of the FLEGT-VPAs, and in such a way as to enable subsistence in local community forestry, while ensuring the conservation of ecosystems; believes that gender equality in forestry education is a key point in the sustainable management of forests, which should be reflected in the EU Action Plan;
Amendment 5 #
2019/0142M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the US on October 18th 2019, based on the WTO arbitration decision circulated on 2 October 20198 , declared its willingness to impose, in retaliation for illegal EU subsidies granted to the aircraft manufacturer Airbus, tariffs on USD 7.5 billion worth of EU imports also of agricultural and industrial items in addition to aircraft; __________________ 8European Communities and Certain Member States – Measures Affecting Trade in Large Civil Aircraft: Recourse to Article 7.9 of the SCM Agreement and Article 22.7 of the DSU by the United States of 4 October 2019 (WT/DS316/42).
Amendment 17 #
2019/0142M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes and acknowledges the fact that, while it remains unclear whether any compensation has been foreseen, other WTO members that export beef to the EU agreed to support this agreement by accepting that the vast majority of the quota would be allocated to the US;
Amendment 28 #
2019/0142M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Supports the Commission in its efforts to and stresses the importance of finding negotiated solutions, such as this agreement, including this agreement, a fair and balanced solution for our respective aircraft industries and the revocation of the US tariffs on steel, aluminium and olives in order to dilute current trade tensions between the EU and the US; calls on the US to work with the EU in this regard;
Amendment 32 #
2019/0142M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 36 #
2019/0142M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 3 #
2019/0099(NLE)
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Refuses to gGives its consent to Solomon Islands’ accession to the agreement;
Amendment 33 #
2018/0358M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the agreement will ensure a high level of investment protection and legal certainty while safeguarding the right of the Parties to regulate and pursue legitimate public policy objectives, such as public health and environmental protection; emphasises that the agreement will ensure transparency and accountability; asks the Commission to further take into account the fight against climate change and the respect of the Paris Agreement in safeguarding the right of the parties to regulate, as it has been done with CETA;
Amendment 56 #
2018/0358M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) does not contain a separate trade and sustainable development (TSD) chapter, as the latter applies to investment by virtue of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EUVFTA) that liberalises it; stresses that the EVIPA also contains a provision establishing a legal link to the PCA, as well as specific references in its preamble to the TSD values and principles as enshrined in the EUVFTA and to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; points out that the provisions of the EVIPA and the EUVFTA must be implemented in a complementary manner, especially with regard to human, environmental and social rights and sustainable development;
Amendment 59 #
2018/0358M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Notes with concern that the Vietnamese penal code still allows for serious human rights violations, which have intensified since the entry into force of the PCA; calls on a Vietnam to revise the penal code in line with international standards and welcomes the European Union's assistance in this respects; regrets that the Commission has failed to undertake a comprehensive human rights impact assessment of the EVIPA; calls on the Commission to carry out such an assessment;
Amendment 61 #
2018/0358M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10 b. Points out that a new Vietnamese Cyber Security Law, that entered into force at the beginning of 2019, has attracted a lot of criticism, as an intensified crackdown on human rights activists in the country has been documented, linked to the provisions of this new law which gives the authorities licence to censor content, control information and silence online dissidents; notes with regret that the legislation also raises concerns for EU economic interests, including forced data localisation provisions which are at odds with the EU's liberalisation agenda in this respect; calls on Vietnam to revise this law in line with international standards and welcomes the European Union's assistance in this respect;
Amendment 62 #
2018/0358M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10 c. Underlines the need for close monitoring of the implementation of the agreement and the human rights developments in Vietnam; Calls for a joint parliamentary scrutiny board, basing itself on the monitoring Group for Vietnam in the European Parliament and its equivalent in the Vietnamese National Assembly, which will be tasked to monitor the implementation of the agreement and the human rights developments in Vietnam;
Amendment 67 #
2018/0358M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. ECalls on the Commission to take accompanying measures for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with this agreement in order to make it transparent and accessible; encourages the Commission to continue its work on making the ICS more accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs);
Amendment 70 #
2018/0358M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Calls on both Parties to undertake to develop programmes of cooperation activities to improve capacity and conditions for women to benefit from opportunities created by the agreement, including encouraging capacity building and skills enhancement of women at work and in business, fostering women's representation in decision making and positions of authority; improving women's access to, and participation and leadership in, science, technology and innovation; conducting gender-based analysis and gender-focused statistics relating to investments;
Amendment 75 #
2018/0358M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Welcomes the agreement which will create more free and fair trade opportunities between the EU and Vietnam; urges the European Parliament to give it consent to the agreement, given that Vietnam takes steps to improve the civil and labour rights situation as to move in the direction of its commitments;
Amendment 1 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
– having regard to the Framework Participation Agreement, signed on 17 October 2019, which will facilitate Vietnam's participation in European Union-led civilian and military crisis management operations and show strong commitment from both sides to a rules- based multilateral approach to international peace and security
Amendment 19 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20 a (new)
Citation 20 a (new)
– having regard to the 2019 Universal Periodic Review on Vietnam undertaken by the UN Human Rights Council
Amendment 30 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas 90 % of future world economic growth is predicted to be generated outside Europe, and notablya significant part of this occurs in Asia;
Amendment 34 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas Vietnam is a founding member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and a party to the ongoingrecently concluded negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP);
Amendment 40 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas it is important to maximise the opportunities offered by this agreement in the most inclusive manner for businesses, in particular SMEs;
Amendment 74 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the economic and strategic importance of this agreement, as the EU and Vietnam share a common agenda and common values – to stimulate growth and employment, boost competitiveness, fight against poverty and make progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); and champion a rules-based multilateral international trade system;
Amendment 85 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is convinced that the agreement will make further strides towards setting high standards and rules in the ASEAN region, helping to pave the way for a future region-to-region trade and investment agreement; stresses that the agreement also sends a strong signal in favour of open and free trade at times of protectionist tendencies and the questioning of multilateral rules-based trade; highlights that the agreement helps the EU to strengthen its presence in the ASEAN region, and allows the EU to promote its standards and values in the region; recalls its full support to multilateralism and the importance to achieve a sustainable and ambitious reform of the WTO able to ensure a rules-based international trade;
Amendment 110 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Welcomes the strong SPS chapter which will set up a single and transparent procedure for the approval of EU exports of food products into Vietnam in order to accelerate the approval of EU export applications and avoid discriminatory treatment; commends Vietnam's commitment to applying the same import requirements to like products coming from all EU member states;
Amendment 126 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Regrets that there is no dedicated chapter on SMEs in the agreement; recalls that it is crucial that SMEs benefit from the advantages and measures put in place with the agreement; calls on the Commission to ensure that adequate support and information be provided to SMEs in order for them to have the opportunity to benefit fully from this agreement;
Amendment 131 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines that the EVFTA includes a robust, comprehensive and binding chapter on Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD) dealing with labour and environmental matters; stresses that the TSD chapter is designed to contribute to broader EU policy objectives, notably on inclusive growth, the fight against climate change and more generally in upholding EU values; emphasises that it is also an instrument for development and social progress in Vietnam to support Vietnam in its efforts to improve labour rights and to enhance protection at work and protection of the environment; calls on the EU to offer its support where necessary to help Vietnam advance in this regard; stresses the importance to ensure a specific and adequate monitoring of the TSD chapter in order to see it respected and implemented;
Amendment 134 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Points out that a new Vietnamese Cyber Security Law, that entered into force at the beginning of 2019, has attracted a lot of criticism, as an intensified crackdown on human rights activists in the country has been documented, linked to the provisions of this new law which gives the authorities licence to censor content, control information and silence online dissidents; notes with regret that the legislation also raises concerns for EU economic interests, including forced data localisation provisions which are at odds with the EU's liberalisation agenda in this respect; calls on Vietnam to revise this law in line with international standards and welcomes the European Union's assistance in this respect;
Amendment 140 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Notes with concern that the Vietnamese penal code still allows for serious human rights violations, which have intensified since the entry into force of the PCA; calls on a Vietnam to revise the penal code in line with international standards and welcomes the European Union's assistance in this respects; regrets that the Commission has failed to undertake a comprehensive human rights impact assessment of the FTA; calls on the Commission to carry out such an assessment;
Amendment 158 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Welcomes the envisaged cooperation on the trade/related aspects of the ILO Decent Work Agenda, in particular the inter-linkage between trade and full and productive employment for all, including youth, women and people with disabilities; calls for a swift and meaningful start of this cooperation;
Amendment 167 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the commitment to effectively implement multilateral environmental agreements such as the Paris Agreement on climate change, and to act in favour of the conservation and sustainable management of wildlife, biodiversity and forestry; recalls that the Agreement provides for specific measures to fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing (IUU) and to promote a sustainable and responsible fishery sector, including aquaculture; stresses that it is crucial for the EU and Vietnam to ensure full respect and implementation of the Paris Agreement, notably through the EVFTA;
Amendment 182 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Underlines the crucial importance of effectively implementing all provisions and chapters of the agreement, ranging from market access to sustainable development and enforcement of all commitments; considers that all of the TSD provisions should be read as providing for legal obligations in international law; highlights in this context the new post of Chief Trade Enforcement Officer, who will work directly under the guidance of the Trade Commissioner; underlines that European companies, especially SMEs, should be encouraged to make full use of the benefits of the agreement and that any hurdle regarding the implementation should be remediated immediately;
Amendment 189 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for enhanced monitoring of the agreement and efforts to ensure that shortcomings are addressed rapidly with our trading partner; calls for specific technical assistance in order to help Vietnam implement some of their commitments via projects and expertise, notably linked to environmental and labour provisions;
Amendment 191 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses that the involvement of civil society in monitoring the implementation of the agreement is crucial, and calls for the swift establishment of domestic advisory groups following the entry into force of the agreement and for the balanced representation of civil society therein; notes with concern that the Vietnamese independent civil society has been harshly repressed and largely operates underground for fear of persecution and retaliation; encourages the EU institutions to support the independent civil society in Vietnam; calls on appropriate measures to be put in place to ensure that advisory groups can exercise their mandate independently, impartially, thoroughly and safely;
Amendment 200 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on both Parties to undertake to develop programmes of cooperation activities to improve capacity and conditions for women to benefit from opportunities created by the agreement, including encouraging capacity building and skills enhancement of women at work and in business, fostering women's representation in decision making and positions of authority; improving women's access to, and participation and leadership in, science, technology and innovation; conducting gender-based analysis and gender-focused statistics relating to trade;
Amendment 202 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Underlines the need for close monitoring of the implementation of the agreement and the human rights developments in Vietnam; Calls for a joint parliamentary scrutiny board, basing itself on the monitoring Group for Vietnam in the European Parliament and its equivalent in the Vietnamese National Assembly, which will be tasked to monitor the implementation of the agreement and the human rights developments in Vietnam;
Amendment 210 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Welcomes the agreement, which will create more free and fair trade opportunities between the EU and Vietnam; urges the European Parliament to give it consent to the agreement, given that Vietnam takes steps to improve the civil and labour rights situation as to move in the direction of its commitments;