14 Amendments of Jörgen WARBORN related to 2020/2043(INI)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is convinced that a purpose-built trade policy can be an important driver in steering economies towards decarbonisation in order to achieve the climate objectives set in the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal; emphasises that, as a result of the EU’s increased ambition on climate change, risk of carbon leakage increased consequently; urges the Commission to ensure full carbon-leakage protection in all its policies accordingly; stresses that EU climate policy must be aligned to economic growth and competitiveness for the European industry and SMEs;
Amendment 9 #
1. Is convinced that a purpose-built trade policy can be an important driver in steering economies towards decarbonisation in order to achieve the climate objectives set in the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal; but this should be done in proportional and balanced ways, be evidence based and not be used as a cover for protectionism;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
(1) Is convinced that the main objective of a carbon border adjustment mechanism should be to reduce global emissions, while avoiding carbon leakage and upholding competitiveness of European industries.
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. SupportsTakes note of, in the absence of a global carbon price and a multilateral solution, the Commission’s intent to propose a market-based EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on conditionstresses that it ismust be compatible with EU free trade agreements (FTAs) and WTO rules (by being non- discriminatory and not constituting a disguised restriction on international trade), and that it is proportionate, based on the polluter pays principle and fit for purpose in delivering the climate objectives;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Commits to evaluate this proposal together with other options to incentivise international climate action and prevent carbon leakage; therefore asks the Commission to consider alternative measures and to thoroughly demonstrate the added value of a carbon border adjustment mechanism; underlines that the final mechanism can only be supported as long as it can be proven efficient to achieve its environmental objectives and does not harm the competitiveness of European companies vis-a-vis non-European companies, especially on markets outside the EU;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that while the Union should stand ready to use the general exception clause of Article XX of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) ashould be the basis for any CBAM design andWTO-compatible CBAM design, the CBAM could also be made WTO-compliant as an internal charge, tax or regulation; stresses that its only rationale should be an environmental one – reducing global CO2 emissions and preventing carbon leakage;
Amendment 68 #
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 the mechanism being interpreted as a protectionist action and any possible retaliations as a result;
Amendment 80 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that many carbon- and trade- intensive industrial sectors could potentially be impacted by the CBAM, either directly or indirectly, and that it could influence supply chains; emphasises therefore, that any CBAM design should be an additional and complementary measure to existing carbon leakage measures, at least in an initial phase, in order to better monitor the cost effect and to safeguard the global level of competitiveness of the EU industrial sectors vis a vis competition from third countries with non-equivalent CO2 reduction and cost reduction goals; stresses that any CBAM should be easy to administer and not place an undue burden on enterprises, especially small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs); notes that from a bureaucratic and implementation cost point of view, the CBAM should not be a complicated alternative to the instruments already in use.
Amendment 83 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that many carbon- and trade- intensive industrial sectors could potentially be impacted by the CBAM, either directly or indirectly, and that it could influence supply chains; stresses that any CBAM should be introduced gradually to allow time for businesses to adjust, easy to administer and not place an undue burden on enterprises, especially small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs).; stresses also that the ultimate aim must be to make the CBAM redundant as the rest of the world catches up with the level of ambition the EU has set for reducing CO2 emissions;
Amendment 88 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 5 – point 1 (new)
(1) Is convinced that if the CBAM is designed and implemented as an import- ETS system, maintaining the existing free allowances would not result to double protection.
Amendment 93 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that any mechanism must create an incentive for industries in the EU and abroad to produce clean and competitive products, and avoid carbon leakage, without endangering trade opportunities; highlights the role such a mechanism could play, if balanced and appropriately implemented, in energy intensive industries, such as steel, cement and aluminium, given the experienced trade exposure of those sectors and their participation in the ETS;
Amendment 98 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Strongly emphasises that the success of European companies, including SMEs, depends on access to global markets; underlines the need to deduct costs incurred from carbon taxes, emissions rights under cap-and-trade schemes or equivalent climate mitigation measures, including those of a regulatory rather than a fiscal nature, in the country of production from payments at import under the mechanism and to avoid any discrimination based on origin;
Amendment 102 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Expresses its deep concern over the erosion of the multilateral trading system and the effects from increased trade barriers and trade conflicts for the competitiveness of the EU economy; stresses that the introduction of a mechanism must not contribute to an increased insecurity in this regard; recognises that in order for the European industry to be competitive, it needs access to global supply chains for sourcing and further processing and to global markets; calls on the Commission to actively engage with trade partners’ governments to ensure a continued dialogue on this initiative; underlines that trade policy can and should be used to promote a positive environmental agenda and to avoid major differences in environmental ambition between the EU and the rest of the world and that a carbon border adjustment mechanism should be designed as an action complementing actions under TSD chapters of the Union’s FTAs;
Amendment 105 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)