Activities of Benoît LUTGEN
Plenary speeches (77)
Effects of the bankruptcy of Thomas Cook Group (debate)
EU strategy for mobility and transport: measures needed until 2030 and beyond (debate)
Farm to Fork Strategy - the key role of farmers and rural areas (debate)
Road safety (debate)
Coronavirus outbreak, state of play and ensuring a coordinated European response to the health, economic and social impact (debate)
Conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting of 23 April 2020 - New MFF, own resources and Recovery plan (debate)
European protection of cross-border and seasonal workers in the context of the COVID-19 crisis (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 19 June 2020 - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 17-18 July 2020 (debate)
Conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting of 17-21 July 2020 (continuation of debate)
Global data collection system for ship fuel oil consumption data (debate)
Situation in Belarus - Situation in Lebanon - Situation in Russia, the poisoning of Alexei Navalny (debate)
The European Forest Strategy - The Way Forward (debate)
The impact of Covid-19 outbreak on long-term care facilities (debate)
Common agricultural policy - support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States and financed by the EAGF and by the EAFRD - Common agricultural policy: financing, management and monitoring - Common agricultural policy – amendment of the CMO and other Regulations (debate)
Sustainable Europe Investment Plan - How to finance the Green Deal (debate)
Towards a more sustainable single market for business and consumers (continuation of debate)
Addressing product safety in the single market (short presentation)
European Year of Rail (2021) (debate)
Transitional provisions for support from the EAFRD and EAGF in the years 2021 and 2022 (continuation of debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 10-11 December 2020 – MFF, Rule of Law Conditionality and Own Resources – Council regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027 – Proposal for an Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management, as well as on new own resources, including a roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources – Regulation on the protection of the Union’s budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States (debate)
Revision of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) guidelines (debate)
Inauguration of the new President of the United States and the current political situation (debate)
Presentation of the programme of activities of the Portuguese Presidency (debate)
Establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility (debate)
The state of play of the EU’s COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 25 and 26 March 2021 - The outcome of the high level meeting between the EU and Turkey of the 6th of April (continuation of debate)
2019-2020 Reports on Turkey (debate)
European Citizens' Initiative "End the cage age" (continuation of debate)
Common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the Just Transition Fund, the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy 2021-2027 – European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Cohesion Fund 2021-2027 – Specific provisions for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and external financing instruments 2021-2027 (debate)
European Climate Law (continuation of debate)
Connecting Europe Facility - Streamlining measures for the realisation of the TEN-T - Railway safety and signalling: Assessing the state of play of the ERTMS deployment (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 June 2021 (debate)
Natural disasters during the summer 2021 - Impacts of natural disasters in Europe due to climate change (debate)
State of the Union (debate)
EU Road Safety Policy Framework 2021-2030 – Recommendations on next steps towards "Vision Zero" (debate)
The future of EU-US relations (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 21-22 October 2021 (debate)
The outcome of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) (debate)
Presentation of the programme of activities of the French Presidency (continuation of debate)
Charging of heavy goods vehicles for the use of certain infrastructures (debate)
Need for an urgent EU action plan to ensure food security inside and outside the EU in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (debate)
EU action plan for organic agriculture (debate)
Binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States (Effort Sharing Regulation) - Land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) - CO2 emission standards for cars and vans (joint debate – Fit for 55 (part 2))
Binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States (Effort Sharing Regulation) - Land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) - CO2 emission standards for cars and vans (joint debate – Fit for 55 (part 2))
Common European action on care (debate)
Deforestation Regulation (debate)
Consequences of drought, fire, and other extreme weather phenomena: increasing EU's efforts to fight climate change (debate)
State of the Union (debate)
State of the Union (debate)
Sustainable maritime fuels (FuelEU Maritime Initiative) - Deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (debate)
Resilience of critical entities (debate)
Amending Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2093 of 17 December 2020 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027 - Amending Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 as regards the establishment of a diversified funding strategy as a general borrowing method - 'Macro-Financial Assistance+' instrument for providing support to Ukraine for 2023 (debate)
Forced displacement of people as a result of escalating conflict in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Protection of livestock farming and large carnivores in Europe (debate)
Presentation of the programme of activities of the Swedish Presidency (debate)
Terrorist threats posed by far-right extremist networks defying the democratic constitutional order (debate)
Preparation of the Special European Council meeting of February, in particular the need to develop sustainable solutions in the area of asylum and migration (debate)
CO2 emission standards for cars and vans (debate)
Energy performance of buildings (recast) (debate)
Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System - Monitoring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport - Carbon border adjustment mechanism - Social Climate Fund - Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System for aviation (debate)
This is Europe - Debate with the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Xavier Bettel (debate)
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (debate)
Foreign interference in all democratic processes in the European Union, including disinformation - Election integrity and resilience build-up towards European elections 2024 (debate)
Ensuring food security and the long-term resilience of EU agriculture (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 29-30 June 2023, in particular in the light of recent steps towards concluding the Migration Pact (debate)
Industrial Emissions Directive - Industrial Emissions Portal - Deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure - Sustainable maritime fuels (FuelEU Maritime Initiative) - Energy efficiency (recast) (joint debate - Fit for 55 and Industrial Emissions)
Nature restoration (A9-0220/2023 - César Luena) (vote)
Interim report on the proposal for a mid-term revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 (debate)
Need to complete new trade agreements for sustainable growth, competitiveness and the EU’s strategic autonomy (debate)
Commission Work Programme 2024 (debate)
Generational renewal in the EU farms of the future (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 26-27 October 2023 - Humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for a humanitarian pause (joint debate - Conclusions of the European Council and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for a humanitarian pause)
EU/New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (debate)
EU-US relations (debate)
Presentation of the programme of activities of the Belgian Presidency (debate)
EU/Chile Advanced Framework Agreement - EU/Chile Advanced Framework Agreement (Resolution) - Interim Agreement on Trade between the European Union and the Republic of Chile (joint debate - EU-Chile agreements)
Council and Commission statements - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 21 and 22 March 2024 (debate)
Reports (1)
REPORT on the implementation report on the road safety aspects of the Roadworthiness Package
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive (EU) 2015/413 facilitating cross-border exchange of information on road-safety-related traffic offences
Opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) and Council Directive 1999/31/EC of 26 April 1999 on the landfill of waste
Shadow opinions (2)
OPINION on New Circular Economy Action Plan
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) 2018/841 as regards the scope, simplifying the compliance rules, setting out the targets of the Member States for 2030 and committing to the collective achievement of climate neutrality by 2035 in the land use, forestry and agriculture sector, and (EU) 2018/1999 as regards improvement in monitoring, reporting, tracking of progress and review
Institutional motions (53)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Hong Kong
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on measures to address the impact on European agriculture of the WTO ruling on the Airbus dispute
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on The humanitarian situation in Mozambique
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Dr. Denis Mukwege in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on The situation in the Philippines, including the case of Maria Ressa
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in Mozambique
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Philippines, including the case of Maria Ressa
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Dr Denis Mukwege in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Eritrea, the case of Dawit Isaak
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The situation of Ethiopian migrants in detention centres in Saudi Arabia
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Eritrea, notably the case of Dawit Isaak
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The continuous violations of human rights in Belarus, in particular the murder of Raman Bandarenka
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Situation in Ethiopia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The deteriorating situation of human rights in Algeria, in particular the case of journalist Khaled Drareni
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the continuous violations of human rights in Belarus, in particular the murder of Raman Bandarenka
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Ethiopia
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the deteriorating situation of human rights in Algeria, in particular the case of journalist Khaled Drareni
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Iran, in particular the case of 2012 Sakharov Prize laureate Nasrin Sotoudeh
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the deteriorating situation of human rights in Egypt, in particular the case of the activists of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on forced labour and the situation of the Uyghurs in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Iran, in particular the case of 2012 Sakharov Prize Laureate Nasrin Sotoudeh
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on forced labour and the situation of the Uyghurs in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the crackdown on the democratic opposition in Hong Kong
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Human rights situation in Turkey, notably the case of Selahattin Demirtas and other prisoners of conscience
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Human rights situation in Vietnam, in particular the case of human rights journalists Pham Chi Dung, Nguyen Tuong Thuy et Le Huu Minh Tuan
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Vietnam, in particular the case of human rights journalists Pham Chi Dung, Nguyen Tuong Thuy and Le Huu Minh Tuan
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Turkey, notably the case of Selahattin Demirtaş and other prisoners of conscience
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the crackdown on the democratic opposition in Hong Kong
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Political situation in Uganda
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Rwanda, the case of Paul Rusesabagina
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the political situation in Uganda
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Rwanda, the case of Paul Rusesabagina
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the assassination of the Italian Ambassador Luca Attanasio and his entourage
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the assassination of the Italian Ambassador Luca Attanasio and his entourage
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on COVID 19 pandemic in Latin America
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on plans and actions to accelerate a transition to innovation without the use of animals in research, regulatory testing and education
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on plans and actions to accelerate the transition to innovation without the use of animals in research, regulatory testing and education
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Cuba, namely the cases of José Daniel Ferrer, Lady in White Aymara Nieto, Maykel Castillo, Luis Robles, Félix Navarro, Luis Manuel Otero, Reverend Lorenzo Rosales Fajardo, Andy Dunier García and Yunior García Aguilera
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on forced labour in the Linglong factory and environmental protests in Serbia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on continuous crackdown on civil society and human rights defenders in Russia: the case of human rights organisation Memorial
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the continuous crackdown on civil society and human rights defenders in Russia: the case of human rights organisation Memorial
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on forced labour in the Linglong factory and environmental protests in Serbia
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Cuba, namely the cases of José Daniel Ferrer, Lady in White Aymara Nieto, Maykel Castillo, Luis Robles, Félix Navarro, Luis Manuel Otero, Reverend Lorenzo Rosales Fajardo, Andy Dunier García and Yunior García Aguilera
on the Russian aggression against Ukraine
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the arrest of Cardinal Zen and the trustees of the 612 relief fund in Hong Kong
on the arrest of Cardinal Zen and the trustees of the 612 relief fund in Hong Kong
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on violations of human rights in Uganda and Tanzania linked to the investments in fossil fuels projects
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on human rights violations in the context of forced deportation of Ukrainian civilians to and forced adoption of Ukrainian children in Russia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Nicaragua, in particular the arrest of the bishop Rolando Álvarez
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on violations of human rights in Uganda and Tanzania linked to investments in fossil fuels projects
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on human rights violations in the context of the forced deportation of Ukrainian civilians to and the forced adoption of Ukrainian children in Russia
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Nicaragua, in particular the arrest of the bishop Rolando Álvarez
Oral questions (2)
Effects of the bankruptcy of the Thomas Cook Group
An EU Commissioner for Animal Welfare
Written explanations (36)
Financial activities of the European Investment Bank - annual report 2019 (A9-0081/2020 - David Cormand)
. – J'ai voté en faveur de ce rapport annuel 2019 sur les activités financières de la Banque européenne d’investissement. L'importance de la BEI pour soutenir le tissu économique européen, spécialement les PMEs n'est plus à démontrer. Dans le cadre du Plan de relance, la place de cette institution devra encore être plus grande. La BEI doit devenir la Banque du climat de l'UE et doit centrer son soutien sur les investissements destinés à assurer la transition écologique.Il importe que les propositions de la Commission qui s'appuient sur la BEI dans le cadre du Plan de relance (le Fonds européen de garantie, le programme révisé InvestEU, le mécanisme pour une transition juste et l’instrument de soutien à la solvabilité) soient pleinement adoptées et suffisamment financées.De même, les activités de la BEI en dehors de l'UE conservent toute leur importance. Les efforts climatiques de l'Union doivent s'accompagner d'efforts comparables dans les pays voisins et partenaires. Il est essentiel que l'Union les soutienne dans leur démarche, spécialement les pays de notre voisinage.
Protection of the European Union's financial interests - combating fraud - annual report 2018 (A9-0103/2020 - Joachim Kuhs)
. – La lutte contre le blanchiment de l'argent des activités criminelles et le financement du terrorisme doit être poursuivie sans relâche. Comme le dit le rapport, près de 160 milliards d'Euros, soit 1 % du Produit intérieur brut de l'UE, sont impliqués dans une activité financière suspecte. Il importe donc que les Etats membres et l'Union européenne se donnent les moyens de ce combat et renforcent leur coopération. C'est pourquoi je soutiens pleinement les mesures proposées dans la résolution du Parlement européen adoptée lors de la session de juillet 2020.Il est également essentiel que le Parquet européen soit rapidement mis en place et bénéficie de tous les moyens nécessaires tant humains que matériels pour exercer ses compétences. Celles-ci devront d'ailleurs être rapidement évaluées et certainement élargies au-delà de la grande criminalité transfrontière portant atteinte au budget de l’UE. De même, le rôle central de l’Office européen de lutte antifraude (OLAF) doit être rappelé.
Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States (A9-0124/2020 -José Gusmão)
. – J'ai voté en faveur des propositions d'amendements du Parlement européen à la proposition de décision du Conseil relative aux lignes directrices pour les politiques de l’emploi des États membres.La crise économique engendrée par la pandémie du COVID-19 ne fait que commencer. Les pertes d'emploi risquent d'être nombreuses et le taux de chômage est déjà en hausse. Il importe que l'Union européenne soutienne les Etats membres. C'est pourquoi je me félicite de la mise en place du mécanisme temporaire de réassurance-chômage visant le chômage temporaire. Mais il faut également qu'un mécanisme permanent soit rapidement mis en place pour avoir la possibilité de soutenir les Etats qui font face à un important chômage structurel ainsi que pour avoir les moyens de répondre rapidement à de futures crises.J'insiste également sur la nécessité de mettre l'accent sur l'éducation et la formation qui restent le meilleur moyen d'obtenir un emploi.Enfin, la crise du COVID-19 ne doit pas conduire à diminuer les efforts de lutte contre la pauvreté mais elle doit au contraire être clairement un objectif central de tous les plans de relance qui seront élaborés, quel que soit le niveau de pouvoir.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Certain uses of chromium trioxide (B9-0202/2020)
. – Je me suis abstenu sur la proposition de résolution concernant une objection sur certaines utilisations du trioxyde de chrome dans le cadre de la législation Reach.Une interdiction de ce type de produit, utilisé dans l’industrie sidérurgique, ne peut se faire qu’au niveau mondial. Sans cela, les concurrents de l’Union européenne bénéficieraient d’un avantage et les industries de nos États seraient délocalisées.La solution alternative serait d’adopter une interdiction au niveau européen et simultanément d’adopter des mesures aux frontières de l'Union européenne pour interdire les produits des pays tiers fabriqués en utilisant ce produit.Il était cependant impossible de voter contre l'objection en raison de l'insuffisance des éléments du dossier présentant la demande. Le demandeur ne répond pas suffisamment aux interrogations posées par l'utilisation de ce produit. Il a présenté plusieurs fois le même dossier sans tenir compte des remarques précédentes. C'est se moquer des procédures mise en place par l'Union européenne.
Chemicals strategy for sustainability (B9-0222/2020)
. – Les produits chimiques sont un élément essentiel de la vie moderne. Durant la dernière pandémie, de nombreux produits ont permis de lutter contre le COVID-19. Cependant, ils peuvent également présenter une menace pour la santé humaine et pour l’environnement. La nature elle-même produit des substances nocives. Cependant, les activités humaines doivent, par le déploiement des produits chimiques, ne doivent pas rendre cet environnement intolérable.L’Union doit ainsi avoir une stratégie permettant leur développement, notamment pour remplacer les produits les plus dangereux pour la santé et pour l’environnement par des produits moins nocifs. Comme pour la législation REACH, elle doit être pionnière dans le contrôle qu’elle exerce dans l’utilisation de ces produits. Elle doit aussi devenir pionnière dans le développement de pratiques qui peuvent éviter le recours à de trop nombreux produits, spécialement dans l’agriculture.C’est pourquoi j’ai voté en faveur de la nouvelle stratégie qui représente un équilibre entre le développement d’une industrie compétitive, la protection de la santé et de l’environnement et des objectifs ambitieux pour l’avenir. Plus particulièrement, j’ai voté en faveur d’une élimination des pesticides à haut risque d’ici la fin de la décennie et d’un phasing out progressif des substances extrêmement préoccupantes pour la santé.
Conduct of clinical trials with and supply of medicinal products for human use containing or consisting of genetically modified organisms intended to treat or prevent coronavirus disease (C9-0185/2020)
. – La session du Parlement européen a permis l'adoption en urgence d'un règlement relatif à la conduite d’essais cliniques avec des médicaments à usage humain contenant des organismes génétiquement modifiés ou consistant en de tels organismes et destinés à traiter ou prévenir la maladie à coronavirus (COVID-19), ainsi qu’à la fourniture de ces médicaments.Malgré mon opposition de principe aux OGMs, il est important que ce texte puisse être rapidement adopté afin de permettre le développement le plus rapide de vaccins et de médicaments pour lutter contre la pandémie de COVID-19. Assouplir certaines exigences administratives tout en conservant un niveau suffisant de sécurité pour éviter que ces OGMs ne se répandent dans l'environnement est une démarche adéquate.Dans ce cadre, j'ai également voté en faveur d'un amendement permettant une bonne information du public, notamment dans le cadre du respect de la Convention d'Aarhus sur l'accès à l'information, la participation du public au processus décisionnel et l'accès à la justice en matière d'environnement.
The EU’s public health strategy post-COVID-19 (RC-B9-0216/2020)
. – La crise du COVID-19 met la santé au cœur des préoccupations des Européens. Il importe de développer cette compétence au niveau de l'Union : lutter contre une pandémie ne peut se faire au niveau uniquement national, spécialement si nous désirons conserver les bénéfices des libertés de circulation créées par les Traités européens.Je me félicite des moyens financiers que la Commission propose d'accorder à cette politique dans le cadre du prochain cadre financier et du fonds de relance par l'Initiative EU4Health (9,4 milliards d'Euros). Les orientations pour l'utilisation de ces fonds pour renforcer la sécurité sanitaire et améliorer l'ensemble des systèmes de santé des Etats membres devront être suivies. Plus particulièrement, je suis en faveur d'établir des normes minimales en matière de soins de santé que devrait respecter tous les Etats membres. Les inégalités entre citoyens européens en matière d'accès à ces soins doivent être diminuées.
Maximising the energy efficiency potential of the EU building stock
J’ai voté en faveur de cette résolution. La précarité énergétique n’a plus de place dans l’Union Européenne en 2020. Pourtant, elle touche encore des millions d’européens tous les ans, particulièrement en hiver. Il est grand temps d'agir et je me joins à mes collègues pour demander à la Commission d’augmenter son soutien à l’innovation dans le domaine.Le logement de qualité est un droit fondamental auquel chaque citoyen devrait pouvoir avoir accès. A travers des investissements dans l’efficacité énergétique des bâtiments, la qualité de nombreux logements serait, sans aucun doute, améliorée. De plus, l’efficacité énergétique mène à la diminution de la facture énergétique, un poids majeur dans le budget de nombreux ménages européens. Une vague de rénovation du parc immobilier européen est nécessaire et présente de nombreux avantages : réduction du gaspillage énergétique, création de nombreux emplois au niveau local, notamment pour les PME du secteur de la construction. Un tel projet allie l’action pour le climat et l'action pour l’emploi.
Sustainable rail market in view of COVID-19 outbreak
J'ai voté en faveur du règlement du Parlement européen et du Conseil arrêtant des mesures pour un marché ferroviaire durable compte tenu de la propagation de la COVID-19. La crise économique engendrée par la pandémie de COVID-19 a des impacts à tous les niveaux de notre société. Certains secteurs, comme les transports en général, et le rail en particulier, sont durement touchés. Il importe que l'Union européenne adapte, comme elle l’a fait pour le secteur aérien au cœur du lockdown, certaines des dispositions règlementaires et des redevances qui portent sur le secteur ferroviaire. Ce règlement va le permettre.Dans le temps, il faudra aussi évaluer son impact et le besoin de le prolonger ou non. En toute hypothèse, la crise du COVID-19 ne doit pas conduire à diminuer les efforts de lutte contre le réchauffement climatique et d’abandon des transports en commun au profit de véhicules individuels. La relance doit au contraire permettre de soutenir davantage les modes alternatifs de transport, les déployer à travers tous les territoires et les rendre accessibles au plus grand nombre, de manière sûre et sécurisée.
Cultural recovery of Europe
J’ai voté en faveur de la résolution sur la relance culturelle de l’Europe. Le secteur culturel est l’un des plus touchés par la crise économique résultant du Covid-19. Le Parlement européen se devait de donner un message clair de soutien. D’une part, la culture est au cœur de nos vies à tous. D’autre part, il s’agit d’un secteur économiquement important au sein de l'Union européenne. En Belgique, il représente 5 % du PIB. Le secteur culturel doit avoir un accès élargi aux mesures de soutien. J’ajoute que le patrimoine culturel européen est intimement lié à l’attractivité touristique de notre continent.L’emploi de nombreux européens est en jeu, que ce soit dans le secteur culturel lui-même ou dans des secteurs connexes. Il est important d’apporter une réponse européenne coordonnée à ce secteur dont les projets dépassent souvent les frontières. Je me félicite donc de l’approbation par le Parlement européen de cette résolution.
The Establishment of an EU Mechanism on Democracy, the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights (A9-0170/2020 - Michal Šimečka)
. – J'ai voté en faveur de ce rapport du Parlement européen qui exige la mise sur pied d'un mécanisme vigoureux pour assurer le respect de l'état de droit et, surtout, sanctionner financièrement les Etats membres qui ne rempliraient pas ces obligations. Ce rapport, c'est un signal fort de l'Europe envers les Etats membres comme la Pologne et la Hongrie, où l'état de droit est mis à mal, où les mesures limitant la liberté d'expression, l'indépendance de la justice ou encore la liberté des médias ne font malheureusement que se multiplier.Bénéficier de la solidarité financière européenne implique de respecter les valeurs fondamentales de l'UE. L'Europe n'est pas un Mistercash.
Implementation of the common commercial policy – annual report 2018 (A9-0160/2020 - Jörgen Warborn)
. – Dans ce rapport, j'ai cosigné un amendement important sur le Traité Mercosur. Car ce Traité avec quatre pays d'Amérique latine (Brésil, Argentine, Paraguay et Urugay) doit être rejeté. Ce Traité est contraire à nos objectifs climatiques et aux intérêts de nos agriculteurs. Cela n'a aucun sens de conclure des traités de libre-échange avec des Etats qui ne respectent pas les objectifs de développement durable tant en matière environnementale que sociale et des droits de l'homme. C'est d'ailleurs la raison pour laquelle je m'étais aussi opposé au Traité de libre-échange avec le Vietnam. Plus particulièrement, cela n'a aucun sens de renforcer les liens avec le Brésil du Président Bolsonaro dont la politique favorise notamment la destruction des forêts d'Amazonie, l'accaparement des terres et la violence à l'égard des populations indigènes. Dans ses relations extérieures comme en interne, l'Union européenne doit se définir par ses valeurs et son soutien indéfectible à l'état de droit.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3) and (4)(c): Specifications for titanium dioxide (E 171) (B9-0308/2020)
. – J’ai voté pour cette résolution qui fait objection au projet de règlement de la Commission qui vient modifier la définition de l’additif alimentaire E 171. Ce projet de règlement aurait en effet permis de maintenir l’autorisation de cet additif alimentaire sur le marché européen. Cependant, de grandes incertitudes planent sur les possibles effets cancérigènes de cet additif qui est particulièrement présent dans les produits prisés par les enfants tels que les biscuits et autres produits sucrés. J’ajoute que cet additif est également déjà interdit en France depuis le mois de janvier et qu’il y a un manque criant de données disponibles concernant sa non-dangerosité.Dès lors, il me paraît clair que le principe de précaution entre en jeu, principe primordial dans le secteur de la santé des consommateurs: lorsqu’un doute majeur surgit sur la fiabilité et les possibles effets dévastateurs d’un produit, nous nous devons de protéger les consommateurs européens en amont. La protection de la santé des consommateurs européens se doit d’être au centre de notre action au niveau européen.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3) and (4)(c) : Maximum levels of acrylamide in certain foodstuffs for infants and young children (B9-0311/2020)
. – J’ai voté pour cette résolution qui fait objection au projet de régulation de la Commission sur les taux maximum d’acrylamide dans certains produits alimentaires pour nourrissons et enfants. La dangerosité de ce composant chimique a déjà été prouvée à maintes reprises. La protection de la santé des consommateurs européens est primordiale et non-négociable. Le Parlement vient donc demander à la Commission de baisser le taux maximum autorisé et non de l’augmenter ainsi que d’élargir les produits auxquels cette règle s’applique.Il est important que chaque Etat membre ait une grande capacité de contrôle des produits alimentaires et de leurs composants et qu’il y ait une coordination européenne de la collecte des données sur l’occurrence de substances telles que l’acrylamide dans les produits alimentaires. La transparence envers les consommateurs est un principe-clé sur lequel nous ne pouvons transiger. C’est pourquoi j'ai voté en faveur d'un plus grand contrôle et plus grande transparence envers les consommateurs européens.
Application of railway safety and interoperability rules within the Channel tunnel (C9-0212/2020)
. – J’ai voté en faveur du RÈGLEMENT DU PARLEMENT EUROPÉEN ET DU CONSEIL modifiant la directive (UE) 2016/798, en ce qui concerne l’application des règles de sécurité et d’interopérabilité ferroviaires sur la liaison fixe du tunnel sous la Manche. Le départ du Royaume-Uni de l’Union européenne a des impacts à tous les niveaux de notre organisation commune. En matière de sécurité ferroviaire pour la liaison fixe sous la Manche, par exemple, le droit de l’Union ne peut plus s’appliquer. Il est toutefois nécessaire d’encore disposer d’une autorité de sécurité unique responsable de cette infrastructure importante. Pour que la commission intergouvernementale continue d’être reconnue, le Parlement européen accepte donc de modifier la directive (UE) 2016/798.
Decision empowering France to conclude an international agreement concerning the Channel tunnel (C9-0211/2020)
. – J'ai voté en faveur de l’adoption de cette décision du Parlement européen et du Conseil habilitant la France à négocier et à conclure, sous certaines conditions, cet accord international pour le futur. Le départ du Royaume-Uni de l’Union européenne a des impacts à tous les niveaux de notre organisation commune. En ce qui concerne la liaison ferroviaire fixe sous la Manche, je considère qu’il est important que les standards européens en matière de sécurité et d’interopérabilité continuent de s’appliquer dans cette infrastructure stratégique. Le pays membre le plus concerné par la gestion future de la liaison sous la Manche étant la France, le Parlement lui octroie donc, sous certaines conditions, la capacité de négocier cela en direct avec le Royaume-Uni.
Further development of the Capital Markets Union (CMU): improving access to capital market finance, in particular by SMEs, and further enabling retail investor participation (A9-0155/2020 - Isabel Benjumea Benjumea)
. – J’ai voté pour ce rapport d’initiative qui concerne l’Union des marchés de capitaux (UMC) au sein de l’Union Européenne. Une coordination à l’échelle européenne est nécessaire dans ce domaine pour répondre aux nombreux défis du secteur, tels que la protection des épargnants européens, le développement des PME et la préparation du secteur au Brexit. Le plan d’action de la Commission sur l’Union des marchés des capitaux représente un premier pas dans ce sens mais présente encore des lacunes. Je me joins donc à mes collègues du Parlement européen pour demander un engagement législatif ferme de la Commission dans les domaines de la surveillance, de la fiscalité et de l’insolvabilité. Je tiens également à souligner l’importance de l’accès au financement des PME, entreprises au cœur de notre machine économique, qui serait élargi par une réelle UMC. J’ajoute qu’une plus grande intégration du marché des capitaux européens est primordiale pour garantir la souveraineté économique de l’UE, dans un marché mondial de plus en plus compétitif.
General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2021 - all sections (A9-0206/2020 - Pierre Larrouturou, Olivier Chastel)
Lors de cet important vote sur le budget général de l'Union européenne pour l'année 2021, je me suis prononcé pour l'élimination progressive des subventions indirectes aux combustibles fossiles et pour l'interdiction des subventions directes à ces combustibles dans l'ensemble du budget de l'Union. Il fallait un vote à la hauteur de cet enjeu qu'est la lutte contre le changement climatique. A suivre!
Sustainable Europe Investment Plan - How to finance the Green Deal (A9-0198/2020 -Siegfried Mureşan, Paul Tang)
Dans le cadre du vote du rapport sur le plan d'investissement pour une Europe durable et le financement du pacte vert européen, qui avait été lancé par la présidente de la Commission européenne, Ursula von der Leyen, j'ai soutenu les dispositions suivantes - qui sont à mes yeux des impératifs: 1) que les investissements effectués au titre du plan de relance européen respectent le principe «d’abord, ne pas nuire» (pour garantir que l'Union respecte ses engagements au titre de l'accord de Paris) et 2) que le cadre financier pluriannuel/budget de l'Union n’apporte ni soutien, ni fonds à des activités susceptibles de nuire aux objectifs climatiques et environnementaux. J'ai aussi demandé que la Commission évalue et vienne identifier les activités qui nuisent significativement à la durabilité environnementale. Je me suis enfin également prononcé pour que l'exécutif européen encourage les États membres à remettre leurs économies et leurs dépenses publiques en conformité avec les objectifs du pacte vert pour l’Europe.
InvestEU Programme (A9-203/2020 - José Manuel Fernandes, Irene Tinagli)
Lors du vote de ce rapport sur le programme Invest EU et pour davantage tenir compte de l’importance de lutter contre le changement climatique conformément aux engagements pris par l’Union européenne de mettre en œuvre l’accord de Paris sur le changement climatique et les objectifs de développement durable, j’ai voté pour qu’InvestEU contribue à la prise en considération des actions en faveur du climat et à la réalisation de l’objectif global d’au moins 30 % des dépenses du budget de l’UE consacrées aux objectifs en matière de climat et pour que les actions visant à atteindre ces objectifs climatiques représentent 40 % au moins de l’enveloppe financière globale du programme InvestEU.
Markets in financial instruments: amending information requirements, product governance requirements and position limits to help the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic (A9-0208/2020 - Markus Ferber)
Je me suis prononcé pour les amendements qui demandent à la Commission européenne de présenter un rapport sur l'incidence qu'ont les applications de limites de positions et la gestion des positions sur la liquidité, les abus de marché ainsi que la cotation ordonnée et un règlement efficace sur les marchés d'instruments dérivés sur les matières premières. En effet: avant de vouloir réviser ces dispositions qui ont pour objectif d'améliorer la règlementation, le fonctionnement et la transparence des marchés d'instruments dérivés sur les matières premières, il est plus que nécessaire d'obtenir une évaluation fondée sur des données probantes du régime des instruments dérivés sur les matières premières. Les parties prenantes n'ont pas non plus été consultées, ce que je déplore. Raison de mon abstention quant au vote final de ce rapport.
Towards a more sustainable single market for business and consumers (A9-0209/2020 - David Cormand)
Dans ce rapport, j'ai voté en faveur de l'amendement qui demande d'élaborer et d'introduire le principe d’un étiquetage obligatoire, afin de fournir aux consommateurs des informations claires, immédiatement visibles et faciles à comprendre sur la durée de vie estimée et la réparabilité d’un produit au moment de l’achat. Dans ce cadre, j'estime également essentiel que les petites et moyennes entreprises européennes soient accompagnées et soutenues pour pouvoir faire face à la concurrence des multinationales qui disposent de moyens beaucoup plus importants.
The application of Union tariff rate quotas and other import quotas (A9-0216/2020 - Christophe Hansen)
J’ai voté en faveur du rapport de mon collègue B. Lange sur l’élimination de certains droits de douanes sur des produits importés depuis les Etats-Unis. Cette élimination fait suite à un accord conclu entre les négociateurs de la Commission européenne et leurs homologues américains en août 2020.J’espère que cet accord limité sera une première étape dans l’apaisement des tensions commerciales entre les Etats-Unis et l’Union européenne. L’imposition de sanctions unilatérales par les Etats-Unis sous l’administration Trump a détérioré la relation économique, et politique, la plus importante de l’Union. Le secteur agricole notamment le vin ou l’huile d’olive mais aussi la sidérurgie ont été particulièrement touchés. J’espère que l’approbation de cette réduction donnera un signal clair à la nouvelle administration : l’Union européenne veut développer ses relations commerciales avec les Etats-Unis mais certainement pas sous l’effet de menaces. Seul un esprit de coopération nous permettra d’obtenir des avantages mutuels.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: Carbendazim for use in certain biocidal products (B9-0366/2020)
L’objection du Parlement face à l’extension de l’usage du biocide, carbendazime, et de 27 pesticides toxiques souligne l’importance de la sûreté environnementale, alimentaire et sanitaire pour les consommateurs et les utilisateurs de ces substances. Rappelons que le carbendazime est reconnu comme un perturbateur endocrinien, sans compter son impact nocif sur le long terme pour les espèces aquatiques. Le chlorotoluron est un produit qui est également classé comme perturbateur endocrinien et comme cancérigène. Cette opposition du Parlement face à la Commission se base sur le principe de précaution qui devrait toujours prévaloir pour le bien des citoyens et la directive 98/9CE relative à l’autorisation des produits biocides. C’est pourquoi j'ai demandé à la Commission de revenir sur son projet d’octroi et d’extension d’autorisations pour ces substances.
Stocktaking of European elections (A9-0211/2020 - Pascal Durand)
Dans ce rapport, j'ai soutenu l'idée qu'une proposition institutionnelle telle que l'instauration de listes transnationales peuvent contribuer à transformer les élections européennes en une seule véritable élection. Je me suis également positionné pour que les commissions parlementaires affaires constitutionnelles et affaires juridiques de Parlement réfléchissent à la création d'un organe éthique indépendant doté de moyens appropriés. Ce comité éthique pourrait, notamment et par exemple, effectuer un contrôle plus précis des déclarations d'intérêts des candidats-commissaires européens.
EU Trade Policy Review (B9-0370/2020)
J’ai voté en faveur de la résolution du Parlement sur l’examen de la Politique commerciale de l’Union européenne. La crise du COVID et les changements structurels des relations commerciales mondiales nécessitent que l’Union européenne affirme sa place et défende ses intérêts dans le commerce mondial. Je suis heureux que le document développe le concept d’autonomie stratégique ouverte. En effet, l’Union ne doit pas être dépendante du reste du monde dans des secteurs stratégiques comme la santé, l’alimentation, la défense, l’énergie, ou le numérique. Cependant, elle doit rester ouverte aux échanges avec le reste du monde dans le cadre de relations équilibrées et mutuellement bénéfiques. Elle doit refuser les pratiques comme les sanctions commerciales unilatérales ou le comportement de certaines firmes et investisseurs chinois.Je suis cependant déçu que le Parlement n’ait pas affirmé plus clairement son attachement à la nécessité de faire respecter les règles du développement durable dans les accords bilatéraux de l’Union européenne. Il importe que ceux-ci comprennent des règles fortes et des sanctions claires concernant le respect des normes minimales de droit au travail, de lutte contre le changement climatique et plus largement de l’environnement.
Implementation of the EU water legislation (B9-0401/2020)
Dans le cadre de ce rapport, j'ai notamment soutenu les amendements qui invitent la Commission et les États membres à renforcer les synergies entre les politiques de l’eau et les politiques en faveur de la biodiversité en introduisant des mesures appropriées pour mieux protéger en particulier les petites masses d’eau et les écosystèmes des eaux souterraines dans le cadre de la gestion des bassins hydrographiques, notamment dans les exigences d’information, les orientations et les projets et qui invitent la Commission à proposer rapidement une interdiction de l’utilisation de microplastiques comme matériau de remplissage sur les terrains en gazon artificiel, en tenant compte de la déclaration du comité d’évaluation risques de l’Agence européenne des produits chimiques (les rejets de microplastiques provenant de ces terrains en gazon artificiel représentent chaque année jusqu’à 16 000 tonnes de plastique polluant l’environnement).
EU Security Union Strategy (B9-0421/2020)
J'ai voté en faveur de la résolution sur stratégie de l'Union de la sécurité parce qu'elle concerne l'une des principales attentes des citoyens européens : assurer une meilleure sécurité face à la multiplication des dangers de nature transnationale auxquels ils sont confrontés. La prévention et la répression du terrorisme, de la criminalité organisée, des attaques et crimes informatiques ne peuvent être réalisées efficacement par un État membre seul mais plutôt par la coopération renforcée et même une certaine intégration des services de police et des pouvoirs judiciaires nationaux.La stratégie de sécurité de l'Union est là pour défendre les personnes, les biens mais aussi nos valeurs comme la démocratie et l'état de droit. Les menaces sécuritaires ne peuvent conduire à des réactions disproportionnées qui porteraient atteinte de manière disproportionnée aux libertés individuelles.Spécifiquement, en matière de terrorisme, la prévention de la radicalisation, qu'elle soit religieuse ou politique est un élément essentiel de la stratégie.
EU Strategy on adaptation to climate change (B9-0422/2020)
Dans le cadre de ce rapport, j’ai également soutenu l’amendement demandant que l’on introduise des objectifs contraignants et particulièrement: «regrette que la stratégie de 2013 n’apporte pas une réponse suffisante quant à l’urgence de la mise en œuvre des mesures d’adaptation; salue le renforcement de la gouvernance des mesures d’adaptation dans le cadre de la loi européenne sur le climat et demande que la nouvelle stratégie comporte des objectifs contraignants et quantifiables, aussi bien au niveau de l’Union qu’au niveau des États membres, la définition de domaines prioritaires et des besoins d’investissement, notamment l’évaluation de la mesure dans laquelle les investissements de l’Union contribuent à réduire la vulnérabilité globale de l’Union au changement». Je me réjouis qu’il ait été adopté! J’ai également voté en faveur de l’amendement qui «demande à l’Union et aux États membres de soutenir la mise en place d’un instrument des Nations unies pour la coordination des déplacements de population dus au changement climatique, qui soit spécifiquement consacré à la définition et à la coordination de solutions aux déplacements de population dus au climat, et d’œuvrer pour garantir la protection juridictionnelle des déplacés climatiques dans le cadre du droit de l’Union»
Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions 2019 (A9-0230/2020 - Kosma Złotowski)
Implementation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy - annual report 2020 (A9-0266/2020 -David McAllister)
J'ai voté en faveur du rapport sur la politique étrangère et de sécurité commune de l'Union européenne (UE). On peut regretter que la PESC ne permette pas encore à l'UE d'exercer une influence comparable à la taille de sa population, de son économie et de l'histoire de ses États membres. Si des progrès ont lieu, il est important que l'Union affirme plus sa voix. Dans le cadre de ce rapport, j'ai voté contre l'amendement incitant à achever le renouvellement de l'accord commercial avec le Mercosur. Comme je l'ai affirmé à plusieurs reprises: si un partenariat stratégique avec les États d'Amérique du Sud est à promouvoir, cela ne doit pas se faire au détriment, d'une part, des principes du développement durable, spécialement la lutte contre le changement climatique et la protection des droits des travailleurs, et, d'autre part, du secteur agricole européen. Par contre, j'ai voté en faveur de l'amendement promouvant les sanctions contre les responsables des exactions contre la minorité ouïgoure en Chine. La situation dans cette région est inacceptable et je ne peux comprendre que l'Union européenne puisse envisager de renforcer les relations avec la Chine en concluant un accord en matière d'investissements.
Implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy - annual report 2020 (A9-0265/2020 - Sven Mikser)
La Politique de sécurité et de défense commune de l'Union européenne sera un des grands enjeux de ces prochaines décennies. J'ai soutenu ce rapport qui couvre cet important sujet. Les quatre années de la présidence Trump aux États-Unis ont démontré que l'alliance transatlantique n'était pas aussi solide qu'on ne le pensait. Indépendamment de cette présidence hors norme, pour les États-Unis, les enjeux stratégiques se déplacent vers l'Asie et Washington s'attend à ce que les Européens prennent une plus grande responsabilité dans la gestion de la sécurité de l'Europe et de son voisinage. C'est pourquoi je me félicite que ce texte insiste sur la nécessité de développer l'autonomie stratégique de l'Union européenne. Cependant, cette autonomie stratégique ne pourra se réaliser que si les États membres en ont la volonté politique. D'une part, ils doivent dégager une vision stratégique commune des enjeux de sécurité. D'autre part, ils doivent donner les moyens budgétaires suffisants tant à leurs forces armées qu'aux programmes communs européens. Par exemple, comme le souligne le rapport, il importe de continuer à soutenir les opérations européennes en Afrique afin d'améliorer la stabilité dans ces États et de lutter contre l'extrémisme dévastateur (et mortifère) pour ces sociétés.
Human Rights and Democracy in the World and the EU policy on the matter - annual report 2019 (A9-0259/2020 - Isabel Santos)
J'ai bien entendu voté en faveur de ce rapport. Les droits de l'homme et de la démocratie se dégradent globalement ces dernières années, y compris au sein de l'Union européenne. La crise du COVID-19 a permis à certains gouvernements de renforcer la répression en utilisant le prétexte de la lutte contre la pandémie. L'Union européenne a un double rôle à jouer dans ce domaine. D'une part, elle doit rester un exemple pour le monde et donc renforcer la lutte contre tous les manquements et dérives en son sein. Le rapport annuel sur l'Etat de droit et le mécanisme de sanction lié au budget adopté en 2020 sont des pas importants. D'autre part, elle ne doit pas hésiter à promouvoir ces valeurs universelles tant en soutenant les Etats qui cherchent à améliorer leur situation interne qu'en dénonçant et sanctionnant les Etats et les dirigeants qui portent atteinte à ces valeurs. L'adoption en décembre 2020 d'un Magnitsky Act européen est un progrès important dans ce sens. Enfin, je suis heureux que le rapport attire l'attention sur les droits des enfants dont le droit à l'éducation, la lutte contre le travail forcé et celle contre le recrutement et l’utilisation d’enfants dans des conflits armés.
Distortive foreign subsidies (A9-0135/2022 - Christophe Hansen)
Je suis heureux d’avoir pu voter sur la proposition de la Commission sur un règlement du Parlement européen et du Conseil relatif aux subventions étrangères faussant le marché intérieur et les amendements l’améliorant.Les règles européennes encadrant les aides d’État permettent d’égaliser les conditions de concurrence au sein du marché intérieur. Les entreprises européennes peuvent ainsi se battre à armes égales.Cependant, elles sont de plus en plus exposées à la concurrence déloyale d’entreprises de pays tiers bénéficiant d’aides et subventions qui ne sont pas contrôlées. Pire encore, certaines de ces aides, accordées souvent selon des procédures opaques, visent délibérément à conquérir les marchés extérieurs et éliminer la concurrence. C’est une pratique courante des autorités chinoises.Ce règlement deviendra un des outils essentiels pour assurer la défense de nos entreprises face aux visées prédatrices de certains de nos concurrents.
Shipments of waste (A9-0290/2022 - Pernille Weiss)
. – Avec ce vote, je me réjouis de voir que l’Europe soit enfin prête à être complètement vertueuse en matière de déchets plastiques. Il est évident que nous ne pouvons pas continuer à vivre dans un modèle qui est de faire produire à un endroit X, consommer chez nous, et finalement « jeter » dans un endroit Y. Ce vote et notre discussion de ce jour doivent être l’opportunité de repenser nos filières de production, de consommation et de recyclage, pour aller vers plus d’autonomie, d’indépendance. Mais également pour être davantage en phase avec nos valeurs de développement durable. A ce titre, je suis très attentif à ce que l’Europe proposera par rapport à tout ce qui est en lien avec le passage aux véhicules électriques. A ce jour, l’impact sur l’environnement s’annonce colossal, tant au niveau de la production de ces voitures, que pour la mise au rebut des véhicules actuelles. Nous ne pouvons pas nous permettre de nous acheter une vertu ici, au détriment du reste du monde. Je vous remercie.
Implementation of the common foreign and security policy - annual report 2022 (A9-0292/2022 - David McAllister)
Aujourd'hui, j'ai voté en faveur du rapport sur la mise en œuvre de la politique étrangère et de sécurité commune (rapport annuel 2022). Toutefois, comme chaque fois, j'ai voté contre toute mention faisant état de la nécessité de signer et de ratifier rapidement les accords prévus avec le Chili, le Mexique et le MERCOSUR.Dans l’état actuel de ces textes, spécialement celui avec le MERCOSUR ne peuvent approuvés plusieurs raisons. Premièrement, ils ont été négociés au détriment de nos agriculteurs : ceux-ci vont se retrouver face à une concurrence accrue de produits soumis à des normes environnementales et de bien-être animal inférieures à celles applicables en Europe. Le cumul des concessions en matière agricole des différents traités commerciaux, conclus ou en négociation, étouffera certains de nos producteurs, spécialement dans le secteur de la viande bovine. Deuxièmement, les dispositions sur le développement durable sont insuffisantes : il n’y a aucune garantie qu’elles seront respectées. Troisièmement, des analyses d’impact approfondies et incontestables sur la base des textes négociés sont nécessaires. Ce n’est pas encore le cas aujourd’hui.
Written questions (61)
Working conditions of non-EU workers in the EU's road transport sector
Democratic demands of the Lebanese people
Introduction of border controls to stem the COVID-19 pandemic
Distortion caused by foreign subsidies in the single market
Relocating research activities in the digital sector to China
Movement of cross-border and seasonal workers
European structural funds/European Regional Development Fund — negotiations’ state of play
Supporting innovation and ensuring a level playing field for European companies that substitute substances of very high concern
Vouchers for flights and package holidays – creation of a B2B exchange platform
EU election observation missions
Task Force on Equality
Inappropriate terms used by Eurostat
Creation of an EU access board
VAT fraud on e-commerce platforms
Code 95 courses cancelled during the pandemic
Framework contract for the medicinal product Remdesivir
The European Schools
Application of Article 20 of Regulation 1008/2008 of 24 September 2008 on common rules for the operation of air services
Application of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/688 of the Commission of 17 December 2019 to pigeon-racing
Setting up an expert group on roadworthiness tests and vehicle registration documents
Pallet exchange in the context of post-Brexit trade with the United Kingdom
Regional and local authority participation in drawing up recovery and resilience plans
Recovery and Resilience Plan — discrimination in investment in the education sector
Regulatory framework for lighter and more fluidly designed cars
Immediate adoption of a tax on financial speculation by pioneering countries to win climate, employment and health battles
Financial collapse of the Greensill fintech group and its impact on steel production sites in Liège (Belgium) and Dudelange (Luxembourg)
Sustained increase in the price of wood and construction materials in the EU
Oligopoly in the mineral fertiliser market
Late submission of the national strategic plans for Wallonia and Flanders
Establishment of a mechanism to help local and regional authorities receive Ukrainian refugees
State of play on the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement
Rise in the number of drivers in the European Union from non-EU countries
Implementation of Directive (EU) 2016/2102 on accessibility of websites for people with disabilities
The situation of the Senegalese journalist Pape Alé Niang, and more generally, freedom of the press in Senegal
New conclusions on best available techniques in the context of Directive 2010/75/EU
Report by the Parliament of Wallonia’s committee of inquiry into the causes and assessing the management of the July 2021 floods in Wallonia.
Implementation of Belgium’s recovery and resilience plan
Proportional breakdown of the different nationalities, country by country, of all non-EU drivers holding a driver attestation in the EU
Daylight saving time – follow-up
State of negotiations on the additional protocol to the EU-Mercosur trade agreement
Protection of geographical indications for Mongolian sustainable cashmere
Measures in place to combat terrorism
Electric car design
Statistics on medicine stocks and measures taken following the pandemic
Housing benefits
Disability policy
Meat substitutes: definition of consumer protection
The impact of a vegetarian diet
Installing electric charging points in the EU
Railway policy, particularly in rural areas
Belgium’s request for a loan under the Recovery and Resilience Facility
Commission recommendations on Belgian pension reform
Aid and training for young farmers
Finding solutions to move away from energy dependency
Cooperation and research on combating electric vehicle fires
Modification of the ceiling for the Community system of reliefs for private consignments
Fires during the lithium battery recycling process
Electricity market reform agreement
Distribution of Russian steel slab import quotas following EU sanctions
Enhanced collaboration in the fight against espionage and intelligence
Foreign interference in the 2024 European elections
Amendments (344)
Amendment 2 #
2023/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to the Maritime Security Strategy Action Plan adopted by the European Council on 24 June 2014,
Amendment 4 #
2023/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 b (new)
Citation 1 b (new)
– having regard to Council conclusions on the revision of the EU Maritime Security Strategy Action Plan adopted by the European Council on 26 June 2018,
Amendment 14 #
2023/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2022/2560 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022 on foreign subsidies distorting the internal market2a, _________________ 2a OJ L 330, 23.12.2022, p. 1–45
Amendment 26 #
2023/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas our ports are the European Union’s gateways to the world and as such play a crucial role in our strategic autonomy, economy, wealth and jobs, both by facilitating trade and, in the energy transition. but equally by having a dual- use and military dimension;
Amendment 31 #
2023/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the European Union has highlighted its desire for more autonomy in strategic sectors, but has done little to respond to China's growth in the maritime sector and its security repercussions;
Amendment 84 #
2023/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to present an EU strategic policy framework to reduce and limit influence and operational control by non-EU countries in the EU’s ports and in their processes and hinterland operations; recalls that the lack of investment reciprocity in ports harms EU's interests;
Amendment 97 #
2023/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines the importance of ensuring policy coherence and full exploitation of all applicable EU instruments and initiatives concerning the protection against maritime security risks and threats, including the protection of critical maritime infrastructure, such as specific areas in ports and port facilities;
Amendment 150 #
2023/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to specifically address the need to reduce the risks of espionage and sabotage in ports with a dual use or military function, such as ports that are used by NATO;
Amendment 47 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Persons with disabilities who move abroad to work or study and have to undergo an assessment to have their disability recognised by the new Member State should be granted an exemption to allow temporary recognition of their disability status during this transition stage. This exemption should also apply to participants in EU mobility programmes, such as Erasmus+.
Amendment 85 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 29 a (new)
Recital 29 a (new)
(29a) In order to ensure that persons with disabilities can effectively exercise their right to free movement and benefit from the services, activities and facilities offered by the Member States, including those provided free of charge, a new EU database should be set up to inform persons with disabilities of the various rights and rules regarding the parking spaces available to them in the Member States and their respective regions, towns and municipalities.
Amendment 107 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 148 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. The European Disability Card shall be issued or renewed by the Member State of residence, if that is the procedure laid down for the national recognition of disabilities, directly or upon application by the person with disabilities. It shall be issued and renewed free of charge within the same period set in the applicable national legislation for issuing disability certificates, disability cards or any other formal document recognising the disability status of a person with disabilities. The card shall not be required as proof of disability for the rights established in other EU laws.
Amendment 179 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. The Commission shall set up a public database containing the relevant information on the applicable rules, conditions and parking spaces established at local, regional or national level. This database shall be available in all EU languages.
Amendment 180 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 7 b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Member States shall encourage the public authorities to upload the relevant information to this database.
Amendment 206 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. It shall also consult persons with disabilities and disability rights organisations.
Amendment 208 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee and shall work closely with disability rights organisations. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011.
Amendment 218 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that private operators or public authorities make information on any special conditions or preferential treatment pursuant to Article 5 publicly available in accessible formats. EU funding should be provided for this purpose, in accordance with Article 9.
Amendment 244 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 3 a (new)
Annex II – point 3 a (new)
Amendment 22 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) More flexibility in the scheduling of breaksTo ensure adequate rest time for drivers engaged in occasional road passenger transport services should not prevent those drivers from taking breaks of the minimum duration necessary to enable them to rest properly. Therefore, it is appropriate to set a minimum duration for each break. Therefore, dDrivers engaged in occasional road passenger transport services should be allowed to split their obligatory break into threemaximum two separate breaks of at least 15 minutes each, in addition to the other possibility of splitt. More flexibility in the scheduling of these breaks, however, should not prevent drivers from having a breaks longer than the required minimum duration.
Amendment 27 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) More flexibility in the scheduling of breaksTo ensure adequate rest time for drivers engaged in occasional road passenger transport services should not prevent those drivers from taking breaks of the minimum duration necessary to enable them to rest properly. Therefore, it is appropriate to set a minimum duration for each break. Therefore, dDrivers engaged in occasional road passenger transport services should be allowed to split their obligatory break into threemaximum two separate breaks of at least 15 minutes each, in addition to the other possibility of splitt. More flexibility in the scheduling of these breaks, however, should not prevent drivers from having a breaks longer than the required minimum duration.
Amendment 39 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Amendment 42 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation 2006/561/EC
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 54 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 2a – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 2a – subparagraph 1 – point b
Amendment 59 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 2a – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2a – subparagraph 2
Amendment 63 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Regulation 2006/561/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a – subparagraph 1 – point b
Amendment 64 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 6a – introductory part and point a
Article 8 – paragraph 6a – introductory part and point a
Amendment 68 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Regulation 2006/561/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a – subparagraph 2
Amendment 75 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Regulation 2006/561/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 6 a – subparagraph 1 and point a
Article 8 – paragraph 6 a – subparagraph 1 and point a
Amendment 199 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The current framework, should be updated to be fit for the new era, sustainable, inclusive, smart and resilient. It should take into account the need to reduce emissions from transport, also through a greater uptake of alternatively powered vehicles, digitalisation, the demographic trends and technological developments to reinforce the competitiveness of the European Economy. It is important to simplify and digitise administrative procedures, in order to remove the remaining barriers, such as administrative burdens, to the free movement of the drivers taking up residence in a Member State other than the one issuing the licence. A harmonized Union standard driving licence framework should encompass both physical and mobile driving licences, and provide for their mutual recognition, where they were duly issued in accordance with this Directive.
Amendment 200 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The current framework, should be updated to be fit for the new era, sustainable, inclusive, smart and resilient. It should take into account the need to reduce emissions from transport, digitalisation, the demographic trends and technological developments to reinforce the competitiveness of the European Economy. It is important to simplify and digitise administrative procedures, in order to remove the remaining barriers, such as administrative burdens, to the free movement of the drivers taking up residence in a Member State other than the one issuing the licence. A harmonized Union standard driving licence framework should encompass both physical and mobile driving licences of all categories, and provide for their mutual recognition, where they were duly issued in accordance with this Directive.
Amendment 201 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
Amendment 205 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) This Directive establishes a legal basis for the storage of an obligatory set of personal data in the physical driving licences and their microchips or QR codes and the mobile driving licences, for the purposes of proving and verifying the person’s right to drive and identification, in order to guarantee a high level of road safety throughout the Union, and in compliance with Article 6(1)(e) and, where applicable, Article 9(2)(g) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679. Such data should be limited to what is necessary to prove a person’s right to drive, identify this person and verify the person’s driving rights and identity. This Directive also provides for additional safeguards to ensure the protection of personal data disclosed during the verification process.
Amendment 208 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The digital transformation is one of the Union’s priorities. In the case of road transport, it will contribute to remove the remaining administrative barriers, such as the ones relating to the duration of issuing physical driving licences, to free movement of persons. Therefore, a separate Union standard should be established for the mobile driving licences issued within the Union. In order to facilitate digital transformation mobile driving licences should be issued as default fromin addition to the physical driving licence [date-of-adoption+4years], without prejudice to the applicant’s right to acquireresign either from a physical one or bor a digital one. The applicant should have right to acquire the type of the driving licence, which he or she initially resigned from. Member States should make sure th at the same timerequested document is delivered without undue delay and no later than within 2 weeks from the date it was requested.
Amendment 214 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) Individual means of transport play a key role for millions of European citizens, including for people living in rural areas and among persons with reduced mobility. Therefore, Member States should consider appropriate infrastructure in urban, peri-urban and rural areas necessary to reduce road accidents and traffic congestion as well as targeted policies and support schemes for those at risk of transport poverty.
Amendment 221 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The minimum ages of applicants for the different categories of driving licences should be set at Union level. Nevertheless, Member States should be allowed to set a higher age limit for the driving of certain categories of vehicles in order to further promote road safety. Member States should in exceptional circumstances be allowed to set lower age limits in order to take account of national circumstances. In particular, to allow for example the driving of fire service and public order maintenance related vehicles or pilot projects related to new vehicle technologies.
Amendment 271 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Amendment 275 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 d (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 d (new)
Amendment 282 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 c (new)
(12c) ‘ambulance’ means a vehicle of category M intended for the transport of sick or injured persons and having special equipment for such purpose, as referred to in Annex I, Part A, point 5.3. of Regulation (EU) No 2018/8581a; __________________ 1a Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Annex I, Part A, point 5.3, page 97.
Amendment 283 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
(11a) ‘tractor’ means a ‘tractor’ as defined in Article 3, point 8 of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013;
Amendment 286 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
Amendment 288 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 b (new)
Amendment 292 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
4. By [date-of-adoption+4 years], Member States shall ensure that onlyboth mobile driving licences and physical driving licence are issued by default. Until that date, Member States may decide to issue mobile driving licences.
Amendment 296 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 5
Article 3 – paragraph 5
5. By way of derogation from paragraph 4, upon request of the applicant, Member States shall provide the opportunity for resigning from a physical driving licence to be issued instead of, or together with,or a mobile driving licence.
Amendment 302 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure that by 19 January 20303, all physical driving licences issued or in circulation fulfil all the requirements of this Directive.
Amendment 303 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Member States may decide to introduce a storage medium (microchip) as part of the physical driving licence. Where a Member State decides to introduce a microchip as part of their physical driving licence it may, where its national laws related to driving licences provide for it, also decide to store data additional to what is specified in Annex I, Part D, on the microchip. The retention period for the personal data stored in the microchip should be aligned with the validity of the driving licence.
Amendment 308 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. With a view to ensure the worldwide use and recognition of the European mobile driving licence, Member States shall work towards a corresponding amendment to the Geneva Convention on Road Traffic of September 19, 1949, the International Convention on Motor Transport of April 24, 1926 and the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic of November 8, 1968. The Commission shall provide assistance in this regard.
Amendment 332 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point xi a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point xi a (new)
(xia) category T: – all wheeled tractors; each wheeled tractor category described in point xi b (new) to xi h (new) is supplemented at the end by an ‘a’ or ‘b’ index according to its design speed: – ‘a’ for wheeled tractors with a maximum design speed below or equal to 40 km/h; – ‘b’ for wheeled tractors with a maximum design speed above 40 km/h;
Amendment 333 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point xi b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point xi b (new)
Amendment 334 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point xi c (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point xi c (new)
(xic) category T2: – comprises wheeled tractors with a minimum track width of less than 1 150 mm, with an unladen mass, in running order, of more than 600 kg, with a ground clearance of not more than 600 mm; if the height of the centre of gravity of the tractor (measured in relation to the ground) divided by the average minimum track for each axle exceeds 0,90, the maximum design speed shall be restricted to 30 km/h;
Amendment 335 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point xi d (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point xi d (new)
(xid) category T3’: – comprises wheeled tractors with an unladen mass, in running order, of not more than 600 kg;
Amendment 336 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point xi e (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point xi e (new)
(xie) category T4: – comprises special purpose wheeled tractors;
Amendment 337 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point xi f (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point xi f (new)
(xif) category T4.1: – tractors designed for working with high-growing crops, such as vines. They feature a raised chassis or section of chassis, enabling them to advance in parallel with the crop with left and right wheels on either side of one or more rows of the crop. They are intended for carrying or operating tools which may be fitted at the front, between the axles, at the rear or on a platform. When the tractor is in working position the ground clearance perpendicular to the crop rows exceeds 1 000 mm. Where the height of the centre of gravity of the tractor, measured in relation to the ground, using the tyres normally fitted, divided by the average minimum track of all of the axles exceeds 0,90, the maximum design speed shall not exceed 30 km/h;
Amendment 338 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point xi g (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point xi g (new)
(xig) category T4.2: – tractors characterised by their large dimensions, primarily intended for working large areas of farmland;
Amendment 339 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point xi h (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c – point xi h (new)
(xih) category T4.3: – four- wheel drive tractors whose interchangeable equipment is intended for agricultural or forestry use and which are characterised by a supporting frame, equipped with one or more power take- offs, having a technically permissible mass no greater than 10 tonnes, for which the ratio of this mass to the maximum unladen mass in running order is less than 2,5 and having the centre of gravity, measured in relation to the ground using the tyres normally fitted, of less than 850 mm;
Amendment 344 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Member States may exclude from the application of this Directive types of vehicles used by, or under the control of, the armed forces and, civil defence and rescue services. They shall inform the Commission thereof. Member States shall mutually recognise such an exclusion.
Amendment 346 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) 16 years for categories AM, A1, B1 and B1T;
Amendment 400 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) licences issued for categories B, BE, C, C1E, CE, D, D1E or DE shall be valid for combinations of vehicles in category T;
Amendment 451 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) 15 years for categories AM, A1, A2, A, B, B1, BE and BET;
Amendment 452 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) 15 years for categories AM, A1, A2, A, B, B1, BE and BET;
Amendment 464 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 6
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 6
Amendment 485 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
No person may hold more than one physical driving licence. A person may however hold severalstore a mobile driving licences, provided that these are issued by the same Member State on several devices.
Amendment 489 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – title
Article 11 – title
Exchange and replacement of driving licences issued by Member States
Amendment 492 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Article11a Interim driving licence 1. During the replacement, renewal or exchange of a driving licence that was issued by another Member State where the holder has his or her normal residence, the Member State performing the replacement, renewal or exchange shall issue an interim driving licence in a form of a certificate. The Commission shall propose standardised form of such a certificate through a delegated act by the end of 2025 with due regard to any risk of forgery of such a document in accordance with Article 21. 2. The certificate issued by a Member State under this Article shall be valid for a period of one month or shorter and be mutually recognised by Member States. Where the replacement, renewal or exchange of the driving licence is taking longer amount of time Member States may renew this certificate twice, each for the period of one month or shorter.
Amendment 497 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Amendment 510 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. By way of derogation from Article 7(1), points (b) and (d) respectively, Member States shall issue driving licences, in accordance with Article 10(1), for categories B, C and C1 marked with the Union code 98.02 specified in Annex I, Part E, to applicants who have reached the age of 17 years.
Amendment 521 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) holds an EU driving licence of the relevant category issued more than five years ago;
Amendment 532 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) in the case of a vehicle of category C and C1 has the qualification and training provided by Directive (EU) 2022/2561.;
Amendment 541 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Member States may decide to increase the duration of the training to 14-hours.
Amendment 546 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – title
Article 15 – title
Probationary period and basic road safety education
Amendment 557 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall lay down rules on penalties for novice drivers who drive with a blood alcohol or drug level exceeding 0.0g/mL and take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. Those penalties shall be effective, proportionate, dissuasive and non-discriminatory.
Amendment 570 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. For drivers obtaining a new category during their probationary period for category B, the probationary period for the new category can be reduced/merged based on the already completed probationary period, which cannot be shorter than six months.
Amendment 572 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Member States are encouraged to include age-appropriate training on road safety rules and traffic risk awareness trainings as part of their elementary and secondary school curricula. Member States may use revenues earmarked under Directive 2015/413 to financially support such initiatives. The Commission may use the resources indicated in Article 8a of the same Directive to also financially support such initiatives.
Amendment 574 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Driving examiners already working in that capacity before 19 January 2013entry into force of this Directive shall be subject only to the requirements concerning quality assurance and regular periodic training measures.
Amendment 578 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
For the purposes of this Directive, normal residence shall be the place where a person usually lives, that is for at least 185 days in each calendar year, because of personal andor occupational ties, orand, in the case of a person with no occupational ties, because of personal ties which show close links between that person and the place where he or she is living.
Amendment 581 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 4
Article 17 – paragraph 4
4. By way of derogation from Article 10(1), point (e) and for the specific purpose of the first issuance of a driving licence of category B, an applicant whose Member State of normal residence is different from his or her Member State of citizenship may have his or her driving licence issued by the latter, where the Member State of normal residence does not provide for the possibility to pass the theoretical or practical tests in one of the official EU languages of the Member State of citizenship or with an interpreter.
Amendment 585 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall apply the equivalences established by Commission Decision (EU) 2016/194564 between entitlements obtained before 19 January 2013entry into force of this Directive and the categories set out in Article 6 of this Directive. __________________ 64 Commission Decision (EU) 2016/1945 of 14 October 2016 on equivalences between categories of driving licences (OJ L 302, 9.11.2016, p. 62).
Amendment 586 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. Any entitlement to drive granted before 19 January 2013entry into force of this Directive shall not be removed or in any way qualified by the provisions of this Directive.
Amendment 590 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Member States shall equally share data on their best practices as regards road safety measures and risk awareness trainings, especially as regards novice drivers and within the lifelong training, self-assessment on physical and mental fitness and other types of medical fitness checks per age group, use of support system per age group through feedback interventions with prove of participation and recommendations provided by a driving instructor, traffic psychologist or driving examiner as well as measures to increase road safety measures among vulnerable road users, including practices on micro mobility vehicles registration.
Amendment 599 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Proposal for a Directive on the Driving licences
Article 14
Article 14
(c) from the age of 17, a vehicle in licence category C and C1, provided they hold a CPC as referred to in Article 6(1) and only under the conditions laid down in Article 14(2) of Directive [REFERENCE- TO- THIS-DIRECTIVE];
Amendment 622 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) basics of first aid
Amendment 624 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point i b (new)
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point i b (new)
(ib) risks involved in the interaction between different vehicle types due to different scale and driving dynamics.
Amendment 627 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 4 – introductory part
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 4 – introductory part
4. Specific provisions concerning categories C, CE, C1, C1E, D, DE, D1, D1E and D1ET
Amendment 637 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 4 – point 1 – point f
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 4 – point 1 – point f
(f) rules on vehicle weights and dimensions; rules on speed limiters, purpose and use of retarders/exhaust and brakes;
Amendment 644 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 4 – point 1 – point h a (new)
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 4 – point 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) defensive and eco-driving: distance to the vehicle in front; curve overtaking, change of lane, priority; rules, speed limits;
Amendment 648 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 4 – point 1 – point i
Annex II – Part I – point A – point 4 – point 1 – point i
(i) safety factors relating to vehicle loading: controlling the load (stowing and fastening), difficulties with different kinds of load (for instance liquids, hanging loads, …), loading and unloading goods and the use of loading equipment (categories C, CE, C1, C1E, T only);
Amendment 654 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 5 – point 1 – point d – paragraph 1
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 5 – point 1 – point d – paragraph 1
Specific provisions concerning vehicles of category BE, C, CE, C1, C1E, D, DE, D1, D1E and D1ET
Amendment 680 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 5 – point 2 – point n a (new)
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 5 – point 2 – point n a (new)
(na) Category T Vehicle combinations consisting of a Class T tractor and a trailer: (a) the maximum speed of the tractor determined by the design is more than 40 km/h, (b) maximum speed of the vehicle combination more than 40 km/h, (c) dual-line brake system, (d) trailer with at least a closed loading area (chassis without a closed floor not permitted), (e) length of the trailer when using a rigid drawbar trailer at least 4.5 m and (f) length of the vehicle combination at least 7.5 m.
Amendment 692 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 8 – introductory part
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 8 – introductory part
8. Skills and behaviour to be tested concerning categories C, CE, C1, C1E, D, DE, D1, D1E and D1ET
Amendment 693 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 8 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point f
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 8 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) checking the safety factors relating to vehicle loading: body, sheets, cargo doors, loading mechanism (if available), cabin locking (if available), way of loading, securing load (categories C, CE, C1, C1E, T only);
Amendment 694 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 8 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point g
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 8 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) checking the coupling mechanism and the brake and electrical connections (categories CE, C1E, DE, D1E, T only);
Amendment 697 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 8 – point 2 – point a
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 8 – point 2 – point a
(a) coupling and uncoupling, or uncoupling and re-coupling a trailer from its motor vehicle; the manoeuvre must involve the towing vehicle being parked alongside the trailer (i.e. not in one line) (categories CE, C1E, DE, D1E, T only);
Amendment 698 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 8 – point 2 – point c
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 8 – point 2 – point c
(c) parking safely for loading/unloading at a loading ramp/platform or similar installation (categories C, CE, C1, C1E, T only);
Amendment 699 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 8 – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 8 – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) changing direction: left and right turns; changing lanes, making a U turn;
Amendment 702 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 8 – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point h
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 8 – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) special road features (if available): roundabouts: roundabouts; taking roundabout with a large vehicle; right and left driving; railway level crossings; tram/bus stops; pedestrian crossings; riding up-/downhill on long slopes; tunnels;
Amendment 709 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 8 – point 4 – point a
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 8 – point 4 – point a
(a) driving in such a way as to ensure safety and to reduce fuel/energy consumption and emissions during acceleration, deceleration, uphill and downhill driving, distance to the vehicle in front, curve overtaking, change of lane, priority rules, speed limits;
Amendment 713 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 9 – point 3 – point a
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 9 – point 3 – point a
(a) controls the vehicle; taking into account: proper use of safety belts, modern safety and driving aids, rear- view mirrors, head restraints; seat; proper use of lights and other equipment; proper use of clutch, gearbox, accelerator, braking systems (including third braking system, if available), steering; controlling the vehicle under different circumstances, at different speeds; steadiness on the road; the weight and dimensions and characteristics of the vehicle; the weight and type of load (categories BE, C, CE, C1, C1E, DE, D1E only); the comfort of the passengers (categories D, DE, D1, D1E only) (no fast acceleration, smoothly driving and no hard braking);
Amendment 714 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 9 – point 3 – point a
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 9 – point 3 – point a
(a) controls the vehicle; taking into account: proper use of safety belts, rear- view mirrors, head restraints; seat; proper use of lights and other equipment; proper use of clutch, gearbox, accelerator, braking systems (including third braking system, if available), steering; controlling the vehicle under different circumstances, at different speeds; steadiness on the road; the weight and dimensions and characteristics of the vehicle; the weight and type of load (categories BE, C, CE, C1, C1E, DE, D1E, T only); the comfort of the passengers (categories D, DE, D1, D1E only) (no fast acceleration, smoothly driving and no hard braking);
Amendment 719 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 9 – point 3 – point b
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 9 – point 3 – point b
(b) drives economically and in a safe and energy-efficient way, taking into account the revolutions per minute, changing gears, braking and accelerating including use of intrinsic in-vehicle driving and/or safety aids (categories B, BE, C, CE, C1, C1E, D, DE, D1, D1E only);
Amendment 721 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 9 – point 3 – point c
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 9 – point 3 – point c
(c) complies with observation rules: all-round observation; proper use of mirrors; including new technologies; far, middle, near distance vision;
Amendment 727 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 9 – point 3 – point j
Annex II – Part I – point B – point 9 – point 3 – point j
(j) controls braking and stopping: decelerating in time, braking or stopping according to circumstances; anticipation; using the various braking systems (only for categories C, CE, D, DE); using speed reduction systems other than the brakes including use of in-vehicle technologies (only for categories C, CE, D, DE).
Amendment 731 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 1 – point 1
Annex III – point 1 – point 1
(1) Group 1: drivers of vehicles of categories A, A1, A2, AM, B, B1, BE and BET;
Amendment 746 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 3 a (new)
Annex III – point 3 a (new)
3 a. The Commission shall develop and promote evidence-based guidelines for family doctors and psychologists involved in assessing the functional capabilities of someone suspected of being an unfit driver and support Member States in developing and evaluating educational programmes for family doctors that are both effective and accepted by medical practitioners.
Amendment 768 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 11 – paragraph 2 – point 1 – paragraph 2
Annex III – point 11 – paragraph 2 – point 1 – paragraph 2
Neurological disturbances associated with diseasesevelopmental conditions, diseases or medical or surgical intervention affecting the central or peripheral nervous system, which lead to cognitive, behavioural, sensory or motor impairments and affect function, balance and coordination, shall accordingly be taken into account in relation to their functional effects and the risks of progression. In such cases, the issue or renewal of the licence may be subject to periodic assessment in the event of risk of deterioration.
Amendment 773 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 13 – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point a
Annex III – point 13 – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point a
(a) severe mental, cognitive or behavioural impairment, whether congenital or due to disease, trauma or neurosurgical operations;
Amendment 777 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 13 – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point c
Annex III – point 13 – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point c
(c) severe behavioural problems, ageing-linked behavioural problems; or personality impairments leading to seriously impaired judgment, behaviour or adaptability,
Amendment 783 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 14 – paragraph 2 – point 1 – paragraph 1
Annex III – point 14 – paragraph 2 – point 1 – paragraph 1
Driving licences shall not be issued to, or renewed for, applicants or drivers who are dependent on alcohol or unable to refrain from drinking and driving, unless appropriate restrictionthe driver remains under proper medical supervision and takes pare applied through the use of technologies enabling to offset the dependency (for example, through the mandatory use of an alcohol interlock)t in alcohol interlock rehabilitation programme that requires the use of alcohol interlock to drive a motor vehicle, provided that he or she proves to be suitable for this measure.
Amendment 43 #
2023/0052(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) As a minimum, the information letter should include detailed information on the legal classification and legal consequences of the offence, in particular as the sanctions for the offences covered by the scope of Directive (EU) 2015/413 can be of a non-pecuniary nature, such as restrictions placed on the offender’s right to drive. The right of appeal should also be supported by providing detailed information on where and how to exercise the rights of defence or lodge an appeal in the Member State of the offence, in a language that the person concerned understands. A description of in absentia procedures should also be provided when applicable, as the presumed liable person may not plan to return to the Member State of offence to participate in the proceedings. Payment options and ways to mitigate the volume of the sanctions should also be made easily understandable in order to incentivise voluntary cooperation. Finally, as the information letter should be the first document the owner, holder or end user of the vehicle or any other presumed liable person receives, it should contain the information under Article 13 of Directive (EU) 2016/680 of the European Parliament and of the Council63 , which, pursuant to Article 13(2)(d) should include information from which source the personal data originate, and Articles 13 and 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council64 . This information should be provided in the information letter either directly or by way of reference to the place where it is made available. Finally, the information letter might serve purposes other than informing the presumed liable person about the road safety-related traffic offence and the decision to initiate follow- up proceedings. The presumed offender should receive all necessary information if such a letter is reclassified. __________________ 63 Directive (EU) 2016/680 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 by competent authorities for the purposes of the prevention, investigation, detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties, and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Council Framework Decision 2008/977/JHA, (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 89). 64 Regulation (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, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation), (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1).
Amendment 63 #
2023/0052(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 36 a (new)
Recital 36 a (new)
Amendment 64 #
2023/0052(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 36 b (new)
Recital 36 b (new)
Amendment 84 #
2023/0052(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive (EU) 2015/413
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point l
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point l
(l) ‘national contact point’ means a competentn authority designated for the purposes of this Directivethrough which information is exchanged between Member State of offence and Member State of registration;
Amendment 92 #
2023/0052(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Directive (EU) 2015/413
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point u (a) new
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point u (a) new
(ua) ‘hit and run’ means a situation in which the offender drives away after causing an accident or traffic collision in order to avoid criminal consequences associated with serious injuries and fatalities;
Amendment 97 #
2023/0052(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Directive (EU) 2015/413
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point z (a) new
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point z (a) new
(za) ‘debt collection service provider’ is a private entity with a distinct legal personality to administer the follow-up proceedings or part thereof initiated under Article 5(1), including the enforcement of financial penalties, accredited at a national contact point to request the vehicle registration data, and a subject to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Directive (EU) 2016/680;
Amendment 99 #
2023/0052(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Directive (EU) 2015/413
Article 3 – paragraph 3– point z (c) new
Article 3 – paragraph 3– point z (c) new
(zc) ‘competent authority’ is an authority designated for the purposes of this Directive;
Amendment 109 #
2023/0052(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive (EU) 2015/413
Article 4 a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The Member State of registration or Member State of residence mayshall be requested:
Amendment 126 #
2023/0052(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive (EU) 2015/413
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Where the Member State of the offence decides to initiate such proceedings, that Member State shall promptly inform the presumed liable person about the road- safety-related traffic offence and of the decision to initiate follow-up proceedings by an information letter, whilst respecting the time limit as set out in Article 5a, paragraph 2.
Amendment 127 #
2023/0052(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Where the Member State of the offence decides to initiate such proceedings, that Member State shall promptly inform the presumed liable person about the road- safety-related traffic offence and of the decision to initiate follow-up proceedings by an information letter, whilst respecting the time limit as laid out in Article 5a, 2) .
Amendment 133 #
2023/0052(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive (EU) 2015/413
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) detailed information on where and how to exercise the rights of defence or to appeal the decision to pursue the road- safety-related traffic offence, including the requirements for the admissibility of such an appeal and the time limit for lodging the appeal, and on whether and under what conditions in absentia procedures apply, in accordance with the national law of the Member State of the offence;
Amendment 145 #
2023/0052(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive (EU) 2015/413
Article 5 a – paragraph 1
Article 5 a – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall send the information letter and the follow-up documents to the presumed liable persons by registered deliverymail or electronic means with equal value in accordance with Chapter III, Section 7 of Regulation (EU) 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council*, or in the case referred to in Article 5(3) of this Regulation give the information letter directly to the presumed liable person.
Amendment 147 #
2023/0052(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive (EU) 2015/413
Article 5 a – paragraph 2
Article 5 a – paragraph 2
Member States shall ensure that the information letter is sent no later than one month from the registration of a road- safety-related traffic offence listed in Article 2(1), counting from the day of the incident, or where more information letters need to be sent during the investigation, 15 days from the event that made sending the subsequent information letters necessary.
Amendment 149 #
2023/0052(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive (EU) 2015/413
Article 5 a – paragraph 2
Article 5 a – paragraph 2
Member States shall ensure that the information letter is sent no later than one month from the registration of a road- safety-related traffic offence listed in Article 2(1) counting from the day of the incident, or where more information letters need to be sent during the investigation, 15 days from the event that made sending the subsequent information letters necessary.
Amendment 151 #
2023/0052(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive (EU) 2015/413
Article 5 a – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 5 a – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) the procedural rules under the national law of the Member State of the offence require proof of service of the document, other than proof that can be obtained by registered deliverymail or by equivalent electronic means;
Amendment 152 #
2023/0052(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive (EU) 2015/413
Article 5 a – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 5 a – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) it has not been possible to serve the document by registered deliverymail or by equivalent electronic means;
Amendment 153 #
2023/0052(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive (EU) 2015/413
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) the Member State of the offence has justified reasons for considering that the service of the document by registered deliverymail or by equivalent electronic means in that particular case will be ineffective or is inappropriate.
Amendment 156 #
2023/0052(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive (EU) 2015/413
Article 5 b – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 b – paragraph 1 a (new)
Member States shall ensure that an empowered private entity enforcing financial penalties act in line with data protection requirements, pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Directive (EU) 2016/680.
Amendment 170 #
2023/0052(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Directive (EU) 2015/413
Article 8 b (new)
Article 8 b (new)
(9a) the following Article 8b is inserted: Article 8b Enforcement Revenues generated from financial penalties for road safety-related traffic offences, or the equivalent in the financial value of those revenues, shall be used to increase road safety. Where such revenues are allocated to the general budget of a Member State, a Member State shall be deemed to have complied with the first subparagraph of this paragraph if it implements financial support policies to increase road safety which have a value equivalent to the revenues generated from financial penalties to road-safety-related traffic offences defined by the Article 3 of Directive (EU) 2015/413. By [6 May 2026], and every [three] years thereafter, Member States shall make public in aggregate form a report on the use of revenues generated from financial penalties and information on the level of expenditure allocated to road safety as well as sustainable transport and mobility in general.
Amendment 173 #
2023/0052(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new)
Directive (EU) 2015/413
Article 8 c (new)
Article 8 c (new)
(9b) the following Article 8c is inserted: Article 8c Cross border cooperation in enforcement activities 1. Member States can request the enforcement of administrative penalty notices of road-safety-related traffic offences under the following criteria: a. The final decision requiring a financial penalty must be paid by a natural or legal person b. The individual financial penalty is equal to or more than 70 euros, excluding the cost of administrative proceedings and including statutory increases. c. The penalty notice is enforceable according to the applicable laws and regulations of the requesting Member State, and the right of execution has not transpired. d. The natural person involved is a resident of the requested Member State, or the legal person involved has its registered seat in the requested Member State. 2. The competent authorities in the requested Member State shall recognise a decision which has been transmitted in accordance with this article without any further formality being required and shall forthwith take all the necessary measures for its execution unless the competent authority decides to invoke one of the grounds for non-recognition or non- execution provided for in Article [to be determined]. 3. The enforcement of an administrative penalty notice is governed by the laws and regulations applicable in the requested Member State. The authorities of the requested Member State alone shall be competent to decide on the procedures for enforcement and to determine all the measures relating thereto, including the grounds for termination of enforcement. 4. If the person from whom the fine is collected demonstrates that payments have already been made to settle the fine, the requested Member State shall promptly notify and consult the requesting Member State about this. 5. The competent authority of the requesting Member State shall transmit the request for the administrative penalty notice in an electronically structured form to the competent authority of the requested Member State.
Amendment 214 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 32
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 32
(32) ‘recycled at scale’ means collected, sorted and recycled through installed state- of-the-art infrastructure and processes, covering at least 785 % of the Union population and 3/4 of the Member States, including packaging waste exported from the Union that meets the requirements of Article 47(5);
Amendment 410 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. From 1 January 2030, economic operators making large household appliances listed in point 21 of Annex II to Directive 2012/19/EU available on the market for the first time within the territory of a Member State shall ensure that 90 % of those products are made available in reusable transport packaging, excluding corrugated cardboard, within a system for re-use.
Amendment 118 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Parliament resolution of 12 February 2019 on the implementation of Directive 2009/128/EC on the sustainable use of pesticides41noted that the Union must act without delayto transition to a more sustainable use of pesticides and called on the Commission to propose an ambitious Union-wide binding target for the reduction of pesticide use. The European Parliament re-affirmed its call for binding reduction targets in its resolution of 20 October 2021 on a Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally- friendly food system42. However, the European Parliament in its resolution of 20 October 2021 on a Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system avoided setting a numerical Union-wide binding target for the reduction of pesticide use. The European Parliament also called on the Commission to clarify how it will deal with individual Member States’ contributions to Union-wide binding target, ensure a level playing field, as well as how it will clarify the baselines for these reduction targets, taking into account the different starting points, efforts undertaken and characteristics of each Member State. _________________ 41 P8_TA(2019)0082, 12 February 2019. 42 P9_TA(2021)0425, 20 October 2021.
Amendment 155 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) On 19 December 2022, the Council of the European Union adopted a Council Decision requesting the European Commission to provide a complementary study to its existing impact assessment on the sustainable use of plant protection products. The Member States welcomed the objectives of the proposal to reduce by 2030 the use and risks of plant protection products (PPPs) by 50% at EU level, as well as the use of more hazardous pesticides. Nevertheless, since the impact assessment provided by the Commission is based on data collected and analysed before the outbreak of Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Member States were concerned that it does not take into account the increased long-term impact on food security and the negative impact on the climate.
Amendment 157 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 b (new)
Recital 10 b (new)
(10b) In its conclusions of 13 June 2022, the Agriculture and Fisheries Council welcomed the information provided by the Commission on its recently adopted report on the application of EU health and environmental standards to imported agricultural and agri-food products. The report demonstrated the ability to implement measures, in compliance with WTO standards, in multilateral fora, in bilateral trade agreements or through autonomous measures when a production standard is introduced in European regulations.
Amendment 194 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
Amendment 297 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48 a (new)
Recital 48 a (new)
(48a) In order to support the transition to sustainable food systems, it is important to continue to improve the consistency of the Green Deal, the Union's sectoral policies and the common trade policy. This entails, in particular, more robust application of European production standards, particularly sanitary, plant protection, environmental and animal welfare standards, to imported products, which makes it possible to tackle carbon leakage effectively. To this end, there are a range of tools that can be used at multilateral and bilateral level, but also autonomously, as indicated in the European Commission report of June 2022, and they must be incorporated into the relevant legislation and applied appropriately (for example, Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides). This Regulation must contribute to that consistency.
Amendment 298 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48 a (new)
Recital 48 a (new)
(48a) In order to support the transition to sustainable food systems, it is important to continue to improve the consistency of the Green Deal, the Union's sectoral policies and the common trade policy. This entails, in particular, more robust application of European production standards, particularly sanitary, plant protection, environmental and animal welfare standards, to imported products, which makes it possible to tackle carbon leakage effectively. To this end, there are a range of tools that can be used at multilateral and bilateral level, but also autonomously, as indicated in the European Commission report of June 2022, and they must be incorporated into the relevant legislation and applied appropriately (for example, Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides). This Regulation must contribute to that consistency.
Amendment 300 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48 b (new)
Recital 48 b (new)
(48b) It is important to take into account the international dimension of protection of human health and the environment. To this end, the Commission should be able to include a chapter on 'Sustainable food systems' in the trade agreements it negotiates for the European Union with third countries, including commitments to reduce and gradually eliminate the use of the most hazardous plant protection products. Adopting an ambitious approach, these commitments may take into account, on a case-by-case basis, the specific agronomic, climate and economic characteristics of the trade partners.
Amendment 301 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48 b (new)
Recital 48 b (new)
(48b) It is important to take into account the international dimension of protection of human health and the environment. To this end, the Commission should be able to include a chapter on 'Sustainable food systems' in the trade agreements it negotiates for the European Union with third countries, including commitments to reduce and gradually eliminate the use of the most hazardous plant protection products. Adopting an ambitious approach, these commitments may take into account, on a case-by-case basis, the specific agronomic, climate and economic characteristics of the trade partners.
Amendment 302 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48 c (new)
Recital 48 c (new)
(48c) The impact assessment suggests that the EU's trade balance could suffer without any guarantee of reciprocal standards. Lower pesticide use in the EU could in fact lead to greater dependence on imports from third countries with less stringent crop protection standards. Moreover, while public concerns about plant protection products are growing as their impact on health and the environment become better known, EU countries continue to produce dangerous pesticides that are banned in the EU and export them to the rest of the world. Thus, the manufacture, circulation, storage and export to third countries of plant protection products containing active substances whose use is prohibited in the European Union should be prohibited to ensure the coherence of European trade policy and to protect the environment and health on a wider scale.
Amendment 303 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48 c (new)
Recital 48 c (new)
(48c) The impact assessment suggests that the EU's trade balance could suffer without any guarantee of reciprocal standards. Lower pesticide use in the EU could in fact lead to greater dependence on imports from third countries with less stringent crop protection standards. Moreover, while public concerns about plant protection products are growing as their impact on health and the environment become better known, EU countries continue to produce dangerous pesticides that are banned in the EU and export them to the rest of the world. Thus, the manufacture, circulation, storage and export to third countries of plant protection products containing active substances whose use is prohibited in the European Union should be prohibited to ensure the coherence of European trade policy and to protect the environment and health on a wider scale.
Amendment 304 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48 d (new)
Recital 48 d (new)
Amendment 314 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – paragraph 1
Article premier – paragraph 1
This Regulation lays down rules for the sustainable use of plant protection products by providing for the setting, and achievement by 2030, of reduction targets for the use and risk of chemical plant protection products, establishing requirements for use, storage, sale and disposal of plant protection products and for application equipment, providing for training and awareness raising, providing for reciprocity on standards with third countries, and providing for implementation of integrated pest management or alternatives to chemical plant protection products, such as non- chemical and biological alternatives, including biological control agents.
Amendment 315 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – paragraph 1
Article premier – paragraph 1
This Regulation lays down rules for the sustainable use of plant protection products by providing for the setting, and achievement by 2030, of reduction targets for the use and risk of chemical plant protection products, establishing requirements for use, storage, sale and disposal of plant protection products and for application equipment, providing for training and awareness raising, providing for reciprocity on standards with third countries, and providing for implementation of integrated pest management. or alternatives to chemical plant protection products, such as non- chemical and biological alternatives, including biological control agents.
Amendment 777 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7a. Trade agreements The Commission shall include in the trade agreements it negotiates binding commitment targets for the use of plant protection products, in particular for the most hazardous plant protection products. These targets shall be equivalent to those laid down in Article 4 of this Regulation. They may take into account, on a case-by- case basis, the specific agronomic, climate and economic conditions of the trade partners.
Amendment 778 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7a. Trade agreements The Commission shall include in the trade agreements it negotiates binding commitment targets for the use of plant protection products, in particular for the most hazardous plant protection products. These targets shall be equivalent to those laid down in Article 4 of this Regulation. They may take into account, on a case-by- case basis, the specific agronomic, climate and economic conditions of the trade partners.
Amendment 138 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The European Green Deal announced a revision of Union measures to address pollution from large industrial installations, including reviewing the sectoral scope of the legislation and how to make it fully consistent with climate, energy and circular economy policies. In addition, the Zero Pollution Action Plan, the Circular Economy Action Plan and the Farm to Fork Strategy also call for reducing pollutant emissions at source, including sources not currently within the scope of Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council69 . Addressing pollution from certain agro- industrial activities thus requires their inclusion within the scope of that Directive. __________________ 69 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. 17-119.
Amendment 160 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Rearing of pigs, poultry and cattle cause significant, while contributing to food security, cause pollutant emissions into the air and water. In order to reduce such pollutant emissions, including ammonia, methane, nitrates and greenhouse gas emissions and thereby improve air, water and soil quality, it is necessary to lower the threshold above which pigs and poultry installations are included within the scope of Directive 2010/75/EU and to include also cattle farming within that scope. Relevant BAT requirements take into consideration the nature, size, density, design like free- ventilated stables, trade-offs with animal welfare and complexity of these installations, including the specificities of pasture based cattle rearing systems, where animals are only seasonally reared in indoor installations, and the range of environmental impacts they may have. The proportionality requirements in BATs aim to incentivise farmers to implement the necessary transition towards increasingly environmentally friendly agricultural practices.
Amendment 234 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) In order to ensure that Directive 2010/75/EU continues meeting its objectives to prevent or reduce emissions of pollutants and achieve a high level of protection of human health and the environment, while not affecting sustainable European farming, based on the principles of respecting animal welfare, healthy and sustainable food production and promotion of small-scale and family farming, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission to supplement that Directive in order to establish operating rules containing requirements for activities relating to rearing of poultry, pigs and cattle, and to amend Annexes I and Ia to that Directive by adding an agro-industrial activity to ensure that it meets its objectives to prevent or reduce pollutants emissions and achieve a high level of protection of human health and the environment and pigs. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 201677 . In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, 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. __________________ 77 Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making; OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1–14.
Amendment 279 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) ‘installation’ means a stationary technical unit within which one or more activities listed in Annex I, in Annex Ia or in Part 1 of Annex VII are carried out, and any other directly associated activities on the same site which have a technical connection with the activities listed in those Annexes and which could have an effect on emissions and pollution;;
Amendment 338 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point e
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 23 b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 23 b
Amendment 343 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point e
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 23 c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 23 c
Amendment 417 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 1230 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 24
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 24
Directive 2010/75/EU
Chapter VIa – title
Chapter VIa – title
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR INTENSIVE REARING OF POULTRY, AND PIGS AND CATTLE
Amendment 1246 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70a – paragraph 1
Article 70a – paragraph 1
This Chapter shall apply to the activities set out in Annex Ia which reach the capacity thresholds set out in that Annex. intensive rearing of poultry and pigs: (a) with more than 40000 places for poultry, (b) with more than 2000 places for production pigs (over 30 kg), or (c) with more than 750 places for sows.
Amendment 1250 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70b
Article 70b
Amendment 1254 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70b – title
Article 70b – title
Amendment 1259 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70b – paragraph 1
Article 70b – paragraph 1
Amendment 1272 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70c – title
Article 70c – title
Permits and simplified registration
Amendment 1282 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70c – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 70c – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. By way of derogation from paragraph 1 of this Article, Member States may provide for a specific procedure for the registration of farms rearing animals covered in this Chapter. The procedure for registration referred to in the first subparagraph shall be laid down in a binding act and include at least a requirement for a notification to the competent authority by the farmer of the intention to operate its activity. Member States shall use any similar pre-existing procedure for the registration in order to avoid creating an administrative burden.
Amendment 1285 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70c – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 70c – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the installationfarm, its building and its activities
Amendment 1288 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70c – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 70c – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) the capacity of the installationbuilding where the rearing takes place;
Amendment 1292 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
(d) the sources of emissions from the installationbuilding where the rearing takes place;
Amendment 1295 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70c – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 70c – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) the nature and quantities of foreseeable emissions from the installation into each mediumbuilding where the rearing takes place, into each medium under normal operating conditions.
Amendment 1313 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70c – paragraph 4
Article 70c – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall take necessary measures to ensure that the operatofarmer informs the competent authority, without delay, of any planned substantial change to the installationsfarm and farm buildings where the rearing takes place, falling within the scope of this Chapter which may have consequences for the environment. Where appropriate, the competent authority shall reconsider and update the permit.
Amendment 1319 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70d – number
Article 70d – number
Amendment 1322 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 70d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 1323 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70d – paragraph 1– subparagraph 2
Article 70d – paragraph 1– subparagraph 2
Amendment 1325 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70d – paragraph 2
Article 70d – paragraph 2
Amendment 1329 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70d – paragraph 3
Article 70d – paragraph 3
Amendment 1392 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70i – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 70i – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The Commission shall establish operating rules containing requirements consistent with the use of best available techniques for the activities listed in Annex Ireferred to in Article 70a, which shall include the following:
Amendment 1407 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 70i – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 70i – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The operating rules shall take into account inter alia the nature, type, size and density of these installations and the specificities of pasture based cattle rearing systems, where animals are only seasonally reared in indoor installations.
Amendment 1581 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 34
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 34
Directive 2010/75/EU
Annex Ia
Annex Ia
Amendment 1652 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II
Annex II
Directive 2010/75/EU
Annex Ia – number
Annex Ia – number
Amendment 1659 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II
Annex II
Directive 2010/75/EU
Annex Ia – paragraph 1
Annex Ia – paragraph 1
Amendment 1678 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II
Annex II
Directive 2010/75/EU
Annex Ia – paragraph 2
Annex Ia – paragraph 2
Amendment 50 #
2021/2229(INL)
Annex to the motion for a legislative resolution
resolution 1. The number of representatives in the European Parliament elected in each Member State for the 2024-2029 parliamentary term is set as follows: Belgium 213 Bulgaria 17 Czech Republic 21 Denmark 15 Germany 96 Estonia 78 Ireland 145 Greece 21 Spain 61 France 7981 Croatia 12 Italy 76 Cyprus 6 Latvia 9 Lithuania 11 Luxembourg 6 Hungary 21 Malta 6 Netherlands 31 Austria 20 Poland 523 Portugal 21 Romania 33 Slovenia 9 Slovakia 15 Finland 15 Sweden 21
Amendment 51 #
2021/2229(INL)
Annex to the motion for a legislative resolution
Article 3 – paragraph 1
resolution 1. The number of representatives in the European Parliament elected in each Member State for the 2024-2029 parliamentary term is set as follows: Belgium 213 Bulgaria 17 Czech Republic 21 Denmark 15 Germany 96 Estonia 78 Ireland 145 Greece 21 Spain 61 France 7981 Croatia 12 Italy 76 Cyprus 6 Latvia 9 Lithuania 11 Luxembourg 6 Hungary 21 Malta 6 Netherlands 31 Austria 20 Poland 523 Portugal 21 Romania 33 Slovenia 9 Slovakia 15 Finland 15 Sweden 21
Amendment 6 #
2021/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
— Having regard to the European Health Interview Survey (EHIS wave 3) - 2019,
Amendment 13 #
2021/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Amendment 14 #
2021/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas a varied, balanced and healthy diet combined with regular physical activity is essential for the health of our citizens;
Amendment 16 #
2021/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas nutrition education which promotes a varied, balanced and healthy diet is crucial to stimulate healthy consumption habits and therefore it should be improved all across the EU;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas studies have shown that the consumption of fruit and vegetables reduces the risk of life-threatening diseases and helps to mitigate the environmental impact of food systems; whereas the levels of consumption of fruit and vegetables among children and young people is not satisfactory;
Amendment 37 #
2021/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas measures designed to educate children and adolescents on the importance of a varied, balanced and healthy diet can have positive repercussions on society as a whole;
Amendment 47 #
2021/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas European food production standards in the EU are the highest and most rigorous in the world, especially in terms of sustainability;
Amendment 52 #
2021/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the profile of the EU school fruit, vegetables and milk scheme should be raised and the programme better communicated in order for it to reach more participants;
Amendment 56 #
2021/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas monitoring and evaluation are crucial for ensuring the proper functioning of the EU school fruit, vegetables and milk scheme;
Amendment 69 #
2021/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Deplores the fact that some Member States are not making full use of the budget available, mainly due to the high amount of administrative and bureaucratic procedures;
Amendment 93 #
2021/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Acknowledges the importance of educational measures in the context of achieving the scheme’s objectives; points out that farm visits are a critical tool to enable children to educate them how all food is produced, to reconnect with agriculture and to get to know and experience at first hand the vital role played by farmers;
Amendment 133 #
2021/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that the products for distribution should be unprocessed, organic and, originate in the EU and locally produced where possible; calls on the Commission to introduce requirements to ensure that the products comply with objective criteria, including health, environmental and ethical considerations, seasonality, variety, the availability of local produce, and giving priority to short supply chains; stresses that in the case of bananas, fair-trade products from third countries may only be given priority when equivalent products originating in the EU are not available; emphasises that products should reflect local eating habits and crop types as far as possible;
Amendment 164 #
2021/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Suggests that while the future implementation of the scheme should focus on nurseries, kindergartens and primary schools, as children should acquire healthy habits from an early age, attention should be also given to secondary schools, especially when it comes to educational measures;
Amendment 184 #
2021/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Recalls that procurement procedures, even simplified ones, should comply with the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) criteria for award; insists that large suppliers must not have a predominant position to the detriment of farmers participating in the scheme; stresses that priority should be given to local products and short supply chains;
Amendment 205 #
2021/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission to develop an enhanced communication strategy in order to boost the take-up of the scheme by schools in Member States, especially those with low participation rates; stresses that EU promotional and communication material could also be used as a means of further encouraging schools to take part;
Amendment 207 #
2021/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Commission to place a greater focus on communicating how the products are produced and distributed, including particular emphasis on the promotion of regional and local products, by developing and providing more uniform material to the Member States to increase awareness and information relating to the scheme;
Amendment 24 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Green Deal outlines that the transport sector needs to cut at least 90 % of its emissions by 2050, while at the same time transport needs to be kept affordable and the industry competitive at least at current levels;
Amendment 41 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the decarbonisation of transport will only reduce the Union’s dependence on imports of fossil fuels and strengthen Europe’s energy security if biofuels and synthetic fuels are produced in Europe;
Amendment 54 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas, although they account for only 2% of the total number of kilometres travelled, powered two- wheelers account for 17% of the total number of road fatalities; whereas there are significant disparities between countries; whereas the EU should give priority to taking further action to improve their safety in the next decade;
Amendment 58 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas cyclists and motorcyclists are vulnerable road users and are at the centre of the sustainable and smart mobility transition;
Amendment 61 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas, according to the European Commission, only 8% of fatalities occur on motorways, with 37% inside urban areas and 55% on non- motorway rural roads (2015 figures, Commission study 2017: https://goo.gl/TtzP54);
Amendment 73 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas technology neutrality is the most efficient way to address the different individual mobility needs of citizens and businesses, and it enables the market to offer tailored solution for the different challenges of rural and urban environments;
Amendment 76 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas co-modality should be the central element for any transport policy which aims to improve affordability, availability and reliability of mobility by promoting competition within the modes, especially within rail;
Amendment 84 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the Commission report on the application of Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative infrastructure identified shortcomings that could undermine the overall uptake of zero- emission vehicles, notably on user- friendliness and charging convenience which are strong barriers for consumers to switch to electric; ;
Amendment 90 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the goal of improving road safety should be as broad as possible in its scope; whereas in Europe, motorway speed limits are (with one exception) 120 or 130 km/h; whereas in recent years, the mass, power and top speed of new vehicles sold in Europe have increased significantly, from 1 268 kg and 180 km/h to 1 372 kg and 185 km/h in 10 years;
Amendment 131 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’s sustainable and smart mobility strategy and supports its ambition to achieve a climate- neutral, digitalised, competitive, affordable, resilient, reliable, and efficient transport sector;
Amendment 132 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’s sustainable and smart mobility strategy and supports its ambition to achieve a climate- neutral, digitalised, competitive, more resilient and efficient transport sector;
Amendment 136 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Calls on the Commission that all upcoming policy decisions related to the CO2 targets as laid out in the Green Deal must follow the life-cycle approach.
Amendment 140 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission to formulate clear benchmarks and establish an annual report on the progress, including proposals for corrective measures if targets do not materialize.
Amendment 147 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support the sustainable and smart mobility transformation through the Next Generation EU recovery package by investing in research, rail infrastructure and by supporting European based production facilities for alternative fuels;
Amendment 181 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the Commission’s efforts to accelerate the uptake of zero- emission vehicles and zero-emission fuels; calls on the Commission to aim for higher numbers of zero-emission light- and heavy-duty vehicles by 2030 and to propose more stringent CO2 standards and air-pollutant emission standardsreiterates that the measurements of CO2 Emissions at the tail pipe is insufficient and calls on the Commission to immediately come forward with an holistic life-cycle emission approach for all modes of transport;
Amendment 188 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the Commission’s efforts to accelerate the uptake of zero- emission vehicles and zero-emission fuels; calls on the Commission to aim for higher numbers of zero-emission light- and heavy- duty vehicles by 2030 and to propose more stringent CO2 standards and air-pollutant emission standards; believes that the CO2standards should ensure a continuous reduction of emissions via more frequent targets and reach a 0g CO2/km target by 2035 at the latest;
Amendment 197 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Calls on the Commission to incorporate biofuels and synthetic fuels into the CO2 fleet targets for passenger cars, vans and heavy duty vehicles;
Amendment 199 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to revise future passenger-car standards to make the vehicles in question lighter, sensibly powerful and more fluid in their design by establishing a regulatory framework that imposes restrictions on their mass, power and speed and the size of their frontal area, four factors that can make vehicles more dangerous, but that are also areas of design in which many technological advances beneficial for road safety are being made;
Amendment 216 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to propose binding targets for public charging points as well as for hydrogen refuelling stations; believes that Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure2 should be transformed into a regulation; _________________ 2 OJ L 307 28.10.2014, p. 1.come forward with an ETS system for all modes of transport and ensure a rigid monitoring and enforcement;
Amendment 223 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to propose binding targets for public charging points as well as for hydrogen refuelling stations; believes the charging points should offer ad hoc charging by default via commonly available payment methods and display transparent tariffs in advance, during and after charging; believes that Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure2 should be transformed into a regulation; _________________ 2 OJ L 307 28.10.2014, p. 1.
Amendment 235 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notes the necessity to establish interoperability requirements in relation to the deployment of the charging infrastructure to ensure the harmonisation of a widespread and accessible infrastructure for all vehicle types, including powered two-wheelers;
Amendment 246 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that battery-electric vehicles will soon become the cheapest option for all consumers compared to other power trains; underlines that zero- emission fuels, such as clean hydrogen and synthetic fuels, should be used in accordance with the ‘energy efficiency first’ principle, mainly for those transport modes where direct electrification is not possible or not yet market-ready;
Amendment 386 #
2021/2046(INI)
10a. Welcomes the willingness of the Commission to boost long distance and cross border rail services and to propose regulatory measures to enable innovative and flexible tickets that combine different modes of transport. Thus, encourages the Commission to take the necessary legislative measures to promote rail passenger services, particularly in the areas of ticketing, access to a minimum set of static and dynamic data on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory conditions for all transport stakeholders and, to ensure that travellers are better protected in their combined cross-border rail journeys involving multiple railway undertakings.
Amendment 445 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to propose mobility solutions that include the first and the last mile, thereby integrating the use of sustainable public transport, free-floating e-services such as powered two-wheelers and private mobility solutions;
Amendment 484 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the Commission’s continued support to shift freight transport towards rail and inland waterways; regrets the fact that, despite these efforts, the share of road freight transport has increased in recent yearsiterates that without a Single European Railway Area and competition within the rail sector modal shift will not take place; underlines that sufficient trimodal terminals are a key to achieve this goal;
Amendment 485 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 13 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Underlines that rail has the biggest potential to realise efficiency gain, recalls that policy actions should be prioritised which increase capacity, reliability, availability and seamless cross border operations of rail freight across the Union;
Amendment 520 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the need to complete the internalisation of external costs for all modes of transportincorporate and monitor the implementation of the user pays and polluter pays principle for all modes of transport, while measuring the impact of each technology on the basis of a life-cycle analysis;
Amendment 526 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the incluscreation of the maritime sector in thean EU emissions trading system (ETS) and the planned reduction of allowances allocated for free to the aviation sectfor transport;
Amendment 571 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Insists on an Impact Assessment on ETS and the Energy Taxation Directive with a special focus on the affordability for consumers and global competitiveness of our companies for all modes and including all possible ways to replace conventional fuels with batteries, synthetic fuels, biofuels, bio-LNG, shore power and hydrogen carriers;
Amendment 584 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the initiative to implement multimodal ticketing, and eEuropean Commission’s willingness to improve the consumer experience with regards to planning and purchasing of tickets for multimodal and long-distance rail journeys. Calls upon the Commission to propose regulatory measures to mandate static and dynamic data sharing between suppliers and vendors through fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory commercial terms and open up the booking systems of railways operators; Encourages the Commission to include public service obligations stakeholders in the process from the very beginning;
Amendment 605 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Reiterates, that Galileo plays a crucial role in making all modes of transport more efficient, calls on the Commission to incorporate all GNSS services into the frame of the European Mobility Data Space and to promote and enable the use of those data by authorities, companies and citizens;
Amendment 610 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Calls on the Commission to propose a harmonised framework for digital enforcement in all modes of transport and to amend the corresponding legislation in order to make electronical information on licenses, vehicles, drivers and certificates mandatory;
Amendment 616 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Highlights that all means of digitalisation should be used toimproves efficiency which decreases greenhouse gas emissions and increase transport safety; believes that it is of vital importance to ensure that every step of digitalisation contributes to a lower overall transport volum, while at the same time transport becomes safer, more reliable and affordable;
Amendment 644 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Notes that the shift towards sustainable and smart mobility requires the sharing of data and proper data-integration between all relevant stakeholders, calls on the Commission to ensure that incumbent transport companies are not abusing their position when it comes to booking platforms;
Amendment 670 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Supports the Commission assessment that buying and planning multimodal journeys is burdensome. Allowing travellers to easily plan their journeys via a single transaction by buying, a single integrated ticket for connecting trains or multimodal journeys would be a real step forward for European passengers. Encourages the European Commission to take legislative actions in the areas of licensing, distribution agreement and booking systems, and to develop smart and interoperable payment services.
Amendment 694 #
2021/2046(INI)
27a. Points out that in particular the single market for rail and short sea shipping is still not functioning, as they are either subject to different national rules, protectionism or custom checks; Encourages the Commission to urgently address and remove existing competitive distortions in those modes of transport;
Amendment 713 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Reiterates that fair and transparent competition is a fundamental prerequisite to unlock the full potential of the Single Market; Calls on the Commission to ensure the effective opening of national rail markets;
Amendment 749 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to prioritise investments with the greatest benefit in terms of road safety, giving priority to work at accident black spots, including investments in maintaining existing infrastructure and building new infrastructure, particularly in rural areas;
Amendment 769 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that every Citizen has the equal opportunity to pursue a career in the field of transport;
Amendment 772 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Believes that the Union’s industrial strategy, in particular the European Battery and Hydrogen AllianceGreen Deal is only a success, if individual and collective mobility stays affordable, the Union becomes less reliant from third countries especially with regards to rare earth, rare metals and energy, whill help to create well-paid and securee at the same time our industries maintains their position as global leaders, thus securing and creating well-paid jobs throughout the Union;
Amendment 777 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Supports the Commission's position that fair mobility also means protection for passengers and their rights. To revive the transport and tourism sector post COVID-19, it will be essential to regain consumer confidence. Thus, The European Parliament supports the Commission's position stressing the need for better implementation of EU passenger rights and encourages the Commission to work closely with national consumer protection authorities to ensure that travellers' rights are properly enforced.
Amendment 782 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 b (new)
Paragraph 31 b (new)
31b. Welcomes the Commission's position that the EU must help passengers in the event of airline bankruptcy or of major liquidity crisis such as the COVID- 19 pandemic. Calls for the adoption of an adequate financial protection scheme to protect passenger against an insolvency of the transport carrier
Amendment 784 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 c (new)
Paragraph 31 c (new)
31c. Welcomes the willingness of the Commission to consider the creation of a binding multimodal framework for passenger rights, stresses that, future legislative framework should be simple, easy to implement for stakeholders and easily enforceable by consumers;
Amendment 785 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 d (new)
Paragraph 31 d (new)
31d. Supports the Commission willingness to reinforce the resilience of the transport sector. Calls on the Commission to consider the feasibility of introducing limitations or removal of full prepayment obligations for consumers in travellers rights legislations.
Amendment 805 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Calls on the Commission to come forward with concrete measures on road safety, integrating the safe systems approach into the strategy, as there can be no sustainable and smart mobility if it is not safe; underlines that the Road Safety Agency should be specifically mandated to address the safety of vulnerable road users (e.g. motorcyclists, cyclists, pedestrians);
Amendment 5 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas according to a Commission study, only 8% of fatalities occur on motorways, while 37% occur in urban areas and 55% on non-motorway rural roads (https://goo.gl/TtzP54);
Amendment 6 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas more than 11.800 children and youngsters aged 0-17 years old have been killed in road traffic collisions over the last ten years in the European Union;
Amendment 9 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Amendment 16 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas, although they account for only 2% of the total number of kilometres travelled, powered two- wheelers account for 17% of the total number of road fatalities; whereas there are significant disparities between countries; whereas the EU should give priority to taking further action to improve their safety in the next decade;
Amendment 17 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas the safety behaviour of road users (such as speed, use of protective equipment like seatbelts and crash helmets, driving without alcohol and other drugs, driving, riding and walking without distraction) and its enforcement is a key in the prevention and mitigation of fatal road accidents;
Amendment 19 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas each category of road user should be made more aware of the shortcomings of users of types of vehicle other than their own;
Amendment 28 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the implementation of the national road safety plans and the new EU road safety policy framework requires stability in funding support and sufficient financial resources both from the Member States and the EU budget;
Amendment 33 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Calls on the Commission to explore in close cooperation with the European Investment Bank ways to facilitate public authorities' access to appropriate financial support for improving of road safety issues such as safer and cleaner transport facilities and safer fleets;
Amendment 40 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission to extend key performance indicators for every vehicle type, including powered two- wheelers, and every type of driver;
Amendment 43 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on all Member States to earmark an adequate part of their national budget to support the creation of National Road Safety Fund as a mechanism for receiving the sums from the fines of the Road Traffic Code, which, coupled with EU funds, should make it possible to implement their national road safety programmes and the new 2021-2030 EU Road Safety Policy Framework;
Amendment 50 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to prioritise investments with the greatest benefit in terms of road safety, giving priority to work in accident black spots, including investments in maintaining existing infrastructure and in the construction of new infrastructure, particularly in rural areas; welcomes, in this regard, the launch of the Safer Transport Platform initiative and calls on all interested parties to consider its use;
Amendment 54 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 60 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights that a proactive assessment of the EU road network will be a useful tool to assess the in-built safety of roads and to target investment; welcomes, in this regard, the risk mapping and safety rating of motorways and primary roads introduced in the recently revised EU infrastructure safety rules4 and calls on the Member States to designate as many primary roads in their territory as possible to increase the road safety potential of the new directive; calls on the Commission and the Member States to agree as soon as possible on a methodology to carry out systematic network-wide road assessments including elements important for safety of active roads users, as mandated in the revision of the above- mentioned act; cCalls on the Commission and the Member States to speed up the work on the specifications at EU level for the performance of road signs and markings in order to prepare the way for a higher level of automation in vehicles and on quality requirements for walking and cycling infrastructure in order to address the insufficient level of safety of active road users; _________________ 4Directive (EU) 2019/1936 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 amending Directive 2008/96/EC on road infrastructure safety management, OJ L 305, 26.11.2019, p. 1.
Amendment 64 #
2021/2014(INI)
5 a. Encourages the Commission and the Member States to establish an expert group for the elaboration of a framework for road classification that better matches speed limit to road design and layout in line with the Safe System approach;
Amendment 70 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Notes that new forms of infrastructure, such as advanced stop lines, bike boxes, cycle streets or cycle highways offer new possibilities for safe active mobility; highlights however that the lack of harmonisation of rules of the road concerning these can create confusion and make it difficult for visitors to abide by local rules;
Amendment 74 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls on the Member States in cooperation with the Commission to define specific safety objectives for Trans- European Networks roads in the next revision of the Trans-European Networks;
Amendment 80 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to revise future passenger-car standards to make the vehicles in question lighter, sensibly powerful and more fluid in their design by establishing a regulatory framework which imposes restrictions on their mass, power and speed and the size of their frontal area, four factors which can make vehicles more dangerous, but which are also areas of design in which many technological advances beneficial for road safety are being made;
Amendment 130 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Encourages Member States to establish a National Observatory for Road Safety to collect, process and maintain a national road safety database;
Amendment 142 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Calls on the Commission to introduce training in the cognitive skill of hazard perception for drivers and riders, expand formal training to cover driving and riding style as well as skills and encourage more accompanied driving to help gain experience. Further, calls upon the Commission to introduce further harmonisation of minimum standards for driving and riding trainers including periodic training, hazard perception training, stricter minimum education and communication skills;
Amendment 143 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14 b. Deplores that, more than 11.800 children and youngsters aged 0-17 years old have been killed in road traffic collisions over the last ten years in the European Union. In 2019, 889 children and youngsters died. 39% were car passengers, 25% pedestrians, 16% drivers of powered two-wheelers (PTW), and 10%were cyclists during the years 2016- 2018. Notes that mortality increases steeply at 13. Notes that in addition to vehicle safety measures, infrastructure engineering and enforcement, traffic safety and mobility education has an important role to play in making Europe’s roads safer;
Amendment 145 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14 c. Underlines that, road safety education helps in laying the groundwork for the realisation of Vision Zero and the Safe System approach, as it prepares young people to navigate the streets safely when they are young adults, the high-risk age group between 18 and 30years old. Calls upon the EC to develop key performance indicators (KPIs) on the provision of traffic safety and mobility education in EU Member States, and to develop EU tools to design, implement and evaluate traffic safety and mobility education. Encourages all EU Member States to ensure the provision of high quality road safety education that starts at school and which is part of a continuum of lifelong learning;
Amendment 167 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that poor enforcement of road traffic rules undermines efforts to achieve Vision Zero; encourages the Member States to set annual targets for enforcement and compliance in their road safety plans and to ensure their adequate funding; underlines that only well- explained and well-publicised consistent enforcement activities can have a long- lasting effect on driving behaviour; notes that efficiency is further enhanced if the handling of fines for detected violations is largely automated;
Amendment 185 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Stresses that the correct and complete collection of data by the Member States in cooperation with international road safety organizations and their thorough analysis based on international experience will help accelerate improvements in road safety as well as the modernization of the provisions of the Road Traffic Codes in the Member States;
Amendment 187 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Encourages Member States to continue developing measures to ensure post-collision care, early rehabilitation and social reintegration of road traffic accident victims, in cooperation with the relevant public policy stakeholders, in particular with those representing road traffic victims;
Amendment 195 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Calls on the Member States to implement effective horizontal policies based on real data which can solve the issue of coordination and the achievement of specific objectives across distinct policy areas, where different public bodies or authorities are usually involved;
Amendment 204 #
2021/2014(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Calls on the Commission to cooperate with Member States and other key stakeholders on developing a Europe- wide road safety culture;
Amendment 9 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Regrets the lack of a comprehensive EU monitoring framework for methane emissions; calls on the Commission, therefore, to improve the measurement, reporting and verification of methane emissions in the agricultural sector; supports the establishment of an international methane emissions observatory in which the Commission, in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Climate and Clean Air Coalition and the International Energy Agency (IEA), would be responsible for collecting, reconciling, verifying and publishing data on anthropogenic methane emissions;
Amendment 74 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that research and investment in mitigation measures and technologies is of paramount importance; considers that there is great potential in adapting the diet of and developing feed additives for ruminant and bovine species, as well as in herd management, manure management, animal husbandry, herd health and animal welfare, which could reduce methane emissions without having negative effects on the livestock sector;
Amendment 106 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. CStresses that there is great potential in the valorisation of non- recyclable agricultural waste and residue streams which can be used in anaerobic digesters to produce biogas while reducing methane emissions; stresses that residues from this process, digestate, are a sustainable soil improver which can reduce the import and use of chemical fertilisers; considers that value-added utilisation of agricultural residues and other by-products is an important driver of the circular economy and bio-economy which offers opportunities for development and investment in rural areas; calls for the acceleration of European biogas production from agriculture waste, as an important tool for reducing methane emissions;
Amendment 143 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that farm level certification schemes for climate effective farming, including common measurement and verification data for methane reductions, will be an important tool for monitoring and incentivising methane reductions at farm level; stresses that obstacles such as insufficient knowledge and expertise preventing wider application should be addressed; urges the Commission to publish an inventory of best practices and available technologies by the end of 2021;
Amendment 159 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that within the wider circular economy, the uptake of carbon removals and increased circularity of carbon should be incentivised; calls on the Commission, in accordance with the EU Climate Law, to explore the development of a regulatory framework for the certification of carbon removals on the basis of robust and transparent carbon accounting that takes into account the differences between the greenhouse gases, and to verify the authenticity of carbon removals and reward farmers for their mitigation efforts.; calls on the Member States to promote the uptake of mitigation technologies through a wider deployment of carbon farming in their national strategic plans;
Amendment 1123 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 24 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. A maritime port shallIn order to be part of the comprehensive network where, a maritime port shall meet at least one of the following conditions is met: :
Amendment 1134 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 4 – point d a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 4 – point d a (new)
(da) it is a critical node for the supply of energy in the EU and is instrumental to reach the ambitions of REPowerEU; it is facilitating the operations and maintenance of installations generating more than [1000] MW renewable energy or enabling [at least 10%] of the national renewable energy production;
Amendment 1244 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the airports of the core network are connected with the long-distance rail network, including the high-speed rail network,rail network and road transport infrastructure of the trans- European transport network by 31 December 20350, except where specific geographic or significant physical constraints prevent such connections;
Amendment 1254 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 1482 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 6 – point b a (new)
Article 51 – paragraph 6 – point b a (new)
(ba) identify and prioritise the investment needs for rivers, canals and lakes referred to in Article 22.3 (a)
Amendment 4 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Article XX of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) allows World Trade Organization (WTO) members to implement measures that are necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health (b), or natural resources (g);
Amendment 157 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. Before the end of the transitional period, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the application of this Regulation. The report shall contain, in particular, the assessment of the possibilities to further extend the scope of embedded emissions to indirect emissions and to other goods at risk of carbon leakage than those already covered by this Regulation, in particular agricultural products. The report shall contain as well as an assessment of the governance system. It shall also contain the assessment of the possibility to further extend the scope to embedded emissions of transportation services as well as to goods further down the value chain and services that may be subject to the risk of carbon leakage in the future.
Amendment 13 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council30 , the Union has enshrined the target of economy-wide climate neutrality by 2050 in legislation. That Regulation also establishes a binding Union commitment to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions (emissions after deduction of removals) by at least 55 % below 1990 levels by 2030. All sectors of the economy are expected to contribute to achieving that target, including the land use, land use change and forestry sectorwith the highest priority being the reduction of fossil emissions. As regards the land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector, it should contribute to climate change mitigation in several ways, in particular by reducing emissions, maintaining and enhancing sinks and carbon stocks, replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy from forest biomass and by harnessing the removal potential of organic materials from sustainable forestry management and their potential as a substitute for fossil fuels, taking into account the entire life cycle of those materials, from the production of the raw material to the processing and manufacturing stages. The bioeconomy and bioenergy are an indispensable path towards a fossil-free and green economy. The contribution of net removals to the 2030 Union climate target is limited to 225 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent. In the context of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, the Commission reaffirmed in a corresponding statement its intention to propose a revision of Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council31 , in line with the ambition to increase net carbon removals to levels above 300 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in the land use, land use change and forestry sector by 2030. __________________ 30Regulation (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).’. 31 Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry in the 2030 climate and energy framework, and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 and Decision No 529/2013/EU (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 1).
Amendment 18 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Member States are encouraged to ensure that the planning, authorisation and deployment of transport infrastructure contribute to the sustainable fulfilment of this Regulation.
Amendment 32 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The Commission should review the current system of reporting CO2 and non- CO2 greenhouse gas emissions within one reporting scheme before any new legislative proposal in that area is submitted. That review should reflect the difference between short lifecycle gases such as methane and long lifecycle gases such as carbon. The review should as well take into account the potential of capturing biogenic methane as an energy source for transport.
Amendment 40 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to enhance greenhouse gas removals and overall emission reduction across sectors, individual farmers or forest managers and owners need a direct incentive to store more carbon on their land and, their forests and carbon facility. New business models based on carbon farming incentives and on the certification of carbon removals need to be increasingly deployed in the period until 2030. Such incentives and business models will enhance climate mitigation in the bio- economy, including through the use of durable harvested wood products, in full respect of ecological principles fostering biodiversity and the circular economy. Renewable bio-based raw material and biofuels contribute significantly to the circular bioeconomy and also allow for decarbonisation in other sectors, specifically those raw bio materials are the only available green alternative. Hence, new categories of carbon storage products should be introduced in addition to the harvested wood products. The emerging business models, farming and land management practices to enhance removals contribute to a balanced territorial development and economic growth in rural areas. They also create opportunities for new jobs and provide incentives for relevant training, reskilling and upskilling.
Amendment 51 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Due to the change to reporting- based targets, the greenhouse gas emissions and removals need to be estimated with a higher level of accuracy. Moreover, the Communication from the Commission on EU Biodiversity Strategy for 203038 , the updated EU Bioeconomy Strategy1a, the Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system39 , the EU Forest Strategy40 , the revised Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council41 and the Communication from the Commission on Forging a climate-resilient Europe - the new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change42 will all require enhanced monitoring of land, thereby helping to protect and enhance the resilience of nature-based carbon removals throughout the Union. The monitoring and reporting of emissions and removals needs to be upgraded, using advanced technologies available under Union programmes, such as Copernicus, and digital data collected under the Common Agricultural Policy, applying the twin transition of green and digital innovation. __________________ 37aEuropean Commission, Directorate- General for Research and Innovation, A sustainable bioeconomy for Europe : strengthening the connection between economy, society and the environment : updated bioeconomy strategy, Publications Office, 2018, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2777/478385 38 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 - Bringing nature back into our lives (COM(2020) 380 final). 39 COM/2020/381 final. 40 […] 41Directive (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 (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82). 42 COM/2021/82 final.
Amendment 72 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
4. The Union-wide greenhouse gas emissions in the sectors set out in Article 2(3), points (a) to (j), shall aim to be net zero by 2035 and the Union shall achieve negative emissions thereafter. The Union and the Member States shall take the necessary measures to enable the collective achievement of the target for 2035, while prioritising substitution of fossil fuels and achieving a balance between emission reductions and removals.
Amendment 75 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 16 in order to amend paragraph 1 of this Article and Annex V by adding new categories of carbon storage products, including short and long-life harvested wood products, that have a carbon sequestration effect, and by introducing a life-cycle assessment of those products, including recycled products, based on IPCC Guidelines as adopted by the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC or the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement, and ensuring environmental integrity. The Commission shall, in addition, develop a methodology for an additional category of “Fossil Substitution Products”. That methodology shall calculate the positive substitution effect of carbon storage products and assess the inclusion of bioenergy carbon capture and storage processes in carbon storage products.;
Amendment 109 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council30 , the Union has enshrined the target of economy-wide climate neutrality by 2050 in legislation. That Regulation also establishes a binding Union commitment to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions (emissions after deduction of removals) by at least 55 % below 1990 levels by 2030. All sectors of the economy are expected to contribute to achieving that target, including the land use, land use change and forestry sectorwith the highest priority being the reduction of fossil emissions. As regards the land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector, it should contribute to climate change mitigation in several ways, in particular by reducing emissions, maintaining and enhancing sinks and carbon stocks, replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy from forest biomass and by harnessing the removal potential of organic materials from sustainable forestry management and their potential as a substitute for fossil fuels, taking into account the entire life cycle of those materials, from the production of the raw material to the processing and manufacturing stages. The bioeconomy and bioenergy are an indispensable path towards a fossil-free and green economy. The contribution of net removals to the 2030 Union climate target is limited to 225 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent. In the context of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, the Commission reaffirmed in a corresponding statement its intention to propose a revision of Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council31 , in line with the ambition to increase net carbon removals to levels above 300 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in the land use, land use change and forestry sector by 2030. __________________ 30Regulation (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).’. 31 Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry in the 2030 climate and energy framework, and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 and Decision No 529/2013/EU (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 1).
Amendment 121 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Member States are encouraged to ensure that the planning, authorisation and deployment of transport infrastructure contribute to the sustainable fulfilment of this Regulation.
Amendment 178 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The Commission should review the current system of reporting CO2 and non- CO2 greenhouse gas emissions within one reporting scheme before any new legislative proposal in that area is submitted. That review should reflect the difference between short life cycle gases, such as methane, and long life cycle gases, such as carbon dioxide. The review should as well take into account the potential of capturing biogenic methane as an energy source for transport.
Amendment 224 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to enhance greenhouse gas removals and overall emission reduction across sectors, individual farmers or forest managers and owners need a direct incentive to store more carbon on their land and, their forests and carbon facility. New business models based on carbon farming incentives and on the certification of carbon removals need to be increasingly deployed in the period until 2030. Such incentives and business models will enhance climate mitigation in the bio- economy, including through the use of durable harvested wood products, in full respect of ecological principles fostering biodiversity and the circular economy. Renewable bio-based raw material and biofuels contribute significantly to the circular bioeconomy and also allow for decarbonisation in other sectors, specifically where those raw bio-materials are the only available green alternative. Hence, new categories of carbon storage products should be introduced in addition to the harvested wood products. The emerging business models, farming and land management practices to enhance removals contribute to a balanced territorial development and economic growth in rural areas. They also create opportunities for new jobs and provide incentives for relevant training, reskilling and upskilling.
Amendment 292 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Due to the change to reporting- based targets, the greenhouse gas emissions and removals need to be estimated with a higher level of accuracy. Moreover, the Communication from the Commission on EU Biodiversity Strategy for 203038 , the updated EU Bioeconomy Strategy38a, the Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system39 , the EU Forest Strategy40 , the revised Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council41 and the Communication from the Commission on Forging a climate-resilient Europe - the new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change42 will all require enhanced monitoring of land, thereby helping to protect and enhance the resilience of nature-based carbon removals throughout the Union. The monitoring and reporting of emissions and removals needs to be upgraded, using advanced technologies available under Union programmes, such as Copernicus, and digital data collected under the Common Agricultural Policy, applying the twin transition of green and digital innovation. __________________ 38 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 - Bringing nature back into our lives (COM(2020) 380 final). 38aEuropean Commission, Directorate- General for Research and Innovation, A sustainable bioeconomy for Europe : strengthening the connection between economy, society and the environment : updated bioeconomy strategy, Publications Office, 2018, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2777/478385 39 COM/2020/381 final. 40 […] 41Directive (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 (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82). 42 COM/2021/82 final.
Amendment 450 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
4. The Union-wide greenhouse gas emissions in the sectors set out in Article 2(3), points (a) to (j), shall aim to be net zero by 2035 and the Union shall achieve negative emissions thereafter. The Union and the Member States shall take the necessary measures to enable the collective achievement of the target for 2035, while prioritising substitution of fossil fuels and achieving a balance between emission reductions and removals.
Amendment 499 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 16 in order to amend paragraph 1 of this Article and Annex V by adding new categories of carbon storage products, including short and long-life harvested wood products, that have a carbon sequestration effect, and by introducing a life cycle assessment of those products, including recycled products, based on IPCC Guidelines as adopted by the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC or the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement, and ensuring environmental integrity.; The Commission shall, in addition, develop a methodology for an additional category of “Fossil Substitution Products”. That methodology shall calculate the positive substitution effect of carbon storage products and assess the inclusion of bioenergy carbon capture and storage processes in carbon storage products.;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that agricultural productivity and resilience depend on biodiversity to guarantee the long-term sustainability of our food systems; underlines, furthermore, that much of the biodiversity across Europe has been created by farmingits diverse farming models and its survival is dependent on the continued active management of farmland and effective generational renewal;
Amendment 32 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the high level of ambition of the EU biodiversity strategy for 2030 in seeking to halt and reverse biodiversity loss in the EU; considers that this level of ambition encourages policy action at all levels and promotes the development of accessible research and innovative solutions for the farmers which contribute to tackle biodiversity loss; stresses that the continuous decline in farmland biodiversity is a reality and that bold action is needed to counteract this trend; highlights that policy actions which take in consideration all three levels of sustainability of farming, i.e. environmental, economic and social, will potentially contribute the most to the EU biodiversity strategy;
Amendment 85 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises the strong link with the Farm to Fork strategy and the need for a holistic approach to the food system; calls on the Commission to establish an evidence-based evaluation of the implementation of the strategy’s measures and targets, in particular of the individual and cumulative impacts on the social and economic sustainability of agriculture in the EU, food security and prices, the availability of farmland and its prices and the potential risks of displacing biodiversity losses abroad by the replacement of local agricultural production with imports;
Amendment 107 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that biodiversity conservation is a key societal goal, requiring a broad and inclusive debate, and the effective participation of everyone in society, in particular those more affected by the measures, such as the farming community, while at the same benefiting from their knowledge and experience, and creating a sense of ownership, vital for the successful implementation of the strategy; stresses the need to prioritise positive incentives and a bottom-up participatory process to increase the acceptance, motivation and commitment to biodiversity protection;
Amendment 143 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the key role of the common agricultural policy (CAP) in protecting and promoting farmland biodiversity; underlines the potential of the green architecture components of the CAP in promoting and providing incentives for active farmers for the transition to more sustainable agricultural systems for producing food and maintaining high nature value farmland; considers that Member States must ensure the timely development and uptake of actions which contribute to enhancing the delivery and potential of biodiversity benefits in line with the required level of ambition;
Amendment 169 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 265 #
2020/2273(INI)
9. Stresses the importance of plant protection products and tools for food security, for the stability of agricultural production and the sustainability of farmers’ incomes; considers that, although progress has been made, a substantial reduction in the use and risks of chemical pesticides is needed while developing safe, effective and affordable alternatives ; stresses the key role of integrated pest management in reducing pesticide dependency, and urges the Member States to ensure it is applied and its implementation is assessed systematically; stresses that farmers need a bigger toolbox of crop protection solutions and methods which allows pesticide resistance management, as well as bolstered training and advisory systems; calls on the Commission and the Member States to take into account the harmful consequences of the use pesticides on the health of farmers by developing, at European or national level, a compensation fund for farmers suffering from diseases linked to the use of these products, such a fund will be financed from contributions from producers of these products;
Amendment 431 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas COVID-19 has highlighted the limitations and dysfunctions in our globalised food systems, from our dependence on seasonal and posted workers in the agricultural and food sectors, who work in poor conditions, to the obstacles facing small producers when they attempt to access local markets;
Amendment 498 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the farm to fork strategy as an important step in ensuring a sustainable, fair and resilient food system, which is central to achieving the goals set out in the European Green Deal and in the SDGs; emphasises the inextricable links between healthy people, healthy societies and a healthy planet, encourages the Commission to translate the strategy into concrete legislative and non-legislative action as soon as possible, taking into account the three pillars of sustainable agriculture (economic, environmental and social);
Amendment 578 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the announcement of an impact-assessed proposal for a legislative framework for sustainable food systems; invites the Commission to use this proposal to set out a holistic common food policy aimed at reducing the environmental and climate footprint of the EU food system in order to make Europe the first climate- neutral continent by 2050 and strengthen its resilience to ensure food security in the face of climate change and biodiversity loss, leading a global transition towards sustainability from farm to fork, based on the principle of a multifunctional agricultural sector while ensuring consistency between policies by taking into account the existing legislation in order to enable all actors in the European food system to develop long-term plans based on realistic and transparent objectives; suggests that the respective base lines and progress achieved in each Member State be taken into account, while promoting the exchange of know-how and best practices between Member States; stresses the need to include the entire food and beverage chains, including processing, marketing, distribution and retail, which must make a contribution commensurate with their negotiating power with other stakeholders in the food sector and the value that they obtain from the food chain;
Amendment 769 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the decision to revise the directive on the sustainable use of pesticides and the reduction targets for pesticides, fertilisers, and antibiotics; emphasises the importance of pursuing these targets through holistic and circular approaches, such as agroecological practices and management of pesticide resistance; insists that each Member State should establish robust quantitative reduction targets, accompanied by well- defined support measures ensuring accountability at all levels to help reach these targets; reiterates its call for the translation into legislation of the above targets and objectives and calls on the Commission to clarify how it will deal with individual Member States’ contributions to Union-wide targets and to clarify the baselines for these targets;
Amendment 801 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take into account the harmful consequences of pesticide use on the health of farmers by developing, at European or national level, a compensation fund for farmers suffering from diseases linked to the use of these products, with such a fund being financed by contributions from producers of these products;
Amendment 824 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls for stricter and more consistent monitoring of Member States’ implementation of Directive 2009/128/EC establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides, in particular the inspection of all pesticide application equipment in professional use; points out that all pesticide application equipment in professional use should have been inspected under the Directive;
Amendment 1104 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. WelcomEncourages the notion of rewarding carbon sequestration in soils, which will help to reduce air pollution and carbon emissions; stresses, however, that intensive and industrial agriculture and farming models with negative impacts on biodiversity should not receive climate funding or be incentivised; calls for the proposals to be in line with the environmental objectives and the ‘do no harm’ principle of the Green Deal;
Amendment 1376 #
2020/2260(INI)
11. Expresses its deep concern about the emergence of zoonotic diseases that are transferred from animals to humans (anthropozoonoses), such as Q fever, Salmonella, Campylobacter, pathogenic E. coli, Yersinia, Listeria monocytogenes, avian influenza and the new strain of influenza A (H1N1), which is exacerbated by anthropogenic climate change, antimicrobial resistance, the destruction of biodiversity, environmental degradation and our current food production systems;
Amendment 1442 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for primary producers to be supported in making the transition to more circular agriculture with greater sustainability through the encouragement of cooperation and collective actions as well as through competition rules and the enhancement of possibilities for cooperation within the common market organisations for agricultural, fishery and aquaculture products, and thus for farmers’ and fishers’ position in the supply chain to be strengthened in order to enable them to capture a fair share of the added value of sustainable production;
Amendment 1561 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Urges the review of the EU promotion programme for agricultural and food products, including the EU school scheme, with a view to enhancing its contribution to sustainable production and consumption, notably by focusing onproviding educational messagschool programmes about the importance of healthy nutrition and promoting greater consumption of fruit and vegetables with the aim of reducing obesity rates;
Amendment 1948 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Considers that the further development of plant protein production and alternative sources of protein in the EU, such as insect farming, is a way of effectively addressing many of the environmental and climate challenges that EU agriculture is facing, as well as preventing deforestation in countries outside the EU;
Amendment 2160 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Stresses that the transition envisaged by the CAP to local and organic agriculture should be accompanied by well-developed distribution channels so that demand matches supply and vice versa to ensure a fair income for farmers;
Amendment 2201 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Recalls the global responsibility of European food systems and their key role in setting global standards for food safety, environmental protection and animal welfare; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that all food and feed products imported to the EU fully meet relevant EU regulations and standards, to guarantee fair conditions of competition and to provide development assistance to support primary producers from developing countries in meeting those standards; calls on the Commission to promote the principle of the agricultural exemption in the context of international and bilateral trade rules, and specifically within the World Trade Organization; welcomes the Commission’s intention to take the environmental impacts of requested import tolerances into account;
Amendment 24 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas there is a huge difference in the take-up and coverage of NGA broadband in rural areas1a; __________________ 1a European Commission. Digital Economy and Society Index. DESI individual indicators – 1b1 Fast BB (NGA) coverage
Amendment 28 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. whereas the digital transition in agriculture requires increased investment in key enablers of the digital economy such next-generation access (NGA) broadband and training for farmers to unlock the full potential of digitalisation and AI use in the agricultural sector;
Amendment 62 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that targeted investments should be made in digitalization, AI and innovative tools intended to improve the quality and use of natural resources, such as soil and water for agriculture production in the EU;
Amendment 65 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Highlights that data of AI technologies collected from farmers should remain the property of the farmers, stresses that there is currently no EU legal framework to control the use of data collected and assessed by agribusiness companies and that misuse of farm data may lead to anti- competitive practices, including price discrimination and speculations in commodity markets which can negatively affect farmer's income;
Amendment 74 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Stresses that the interoperability of AI systems is critical for the farmer's free choice when using applications and digital devices;
Amendment 83 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that the family-model of European agriculture should be preservsupported and that the introduction of new digital and AI technologies could be harnessed to support the family model and sustain traditional practices;
Amendment 6 #
2020/2117(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that, against the background of a sharp economic downturn, EU agri-food trade has remarkably remained in general broadly stable over the course of 2020, for both exports and imports, thanks in large part to the best efforts of farmers; highlights that the Union’s yearly agri-food trade surplus exceeded EUR 60 billion; notes however that these figures vary considerably from one Member State or sector to another; recalls in this context that agriculture and agri-food are key drivers for EU exports and economic recovery;
Amendment 33 #
2020/2117(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls, however, that some European agri-food markets are in a highly vulnerable situation after a significant loss in sales, while at the same time they are being confronted with a drop in prices combined, among other things, with a rise in animal feed prices, threatening their long-term sustainability; notes that the pandemic has had a significant impact on the beef, poultry, pig, wine, spirit and liqueur sectors, among others, given the drop in exports in terms of both volume and value because of COVID-19 measures affecting the hospitality sector; calls for further support to reactivate and diversify these exports and regain market share;
Amendment 42 #
2020/2117(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 3 – point 1 (new)
(1) Highlights the fact that low prices, combined with the increase in costs during and after the pandemic as well as other factors, have reduced, and will continue to reduce, the investment capacity of farms; stresses the need to support on-farm investments, in order to enable the agricultural sector to contribute to the post-pandemic recovery; emphasises the importance of the national recovery plans in this regard;
Amendment 49 #
2020/2117(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that the exceptional measures to support the agri-food sector that were proposed at the beginning of the pandemic were insufficient; stresses, in this regard, the need for farm liquidity support; this additional support should ensure continuity and enable the agri- food sector to act on market and trade opportunities once these pick up again;
Amendment 54 #
2020/2117(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Notes that the European Union introduced a State aid temporary framework that has allowed Member States to provide their agricultural and agri-food sectors with additional support; stresses that this framework created very little fiscal space and led to very different crisis responses across the different Member States;
Amendment 68 #
2020/2117(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that any EU economic stimulus plans and export support measures need to consider agriculture in view of the importance and diversity of the sector; also stresses that the review and overhaul of EU trade policy, as well as the announced reform of the World Trade Organization, and the overhaul of the EU-Mercosur agreement, must be an opportunity to better defend the European agricultural model and farmers’ interests; reiterates firmly that agriculture and agri-food products entering the European market must fully comply with EU rules and standards;
Amendment 37 #
2020/2091(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Highlights the importance of sufficient expertise and resources available at local and regional levels for the drafting of air quality plans and elaborating the choice, implementation and evaluation of measures to improve air quality; underlines in this respect the need to raise awareness for available funding, technical resources and flexible pathways adjustable to local and regional realities;
Amendment 40 #
2020/2091(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Amendment 70 #
2020/2091(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Recalls that whereas overall particulate emissions from road transport decline, the fraction emitted by vehicles from tyre, brake, clutch and road wear becomes increasingly significant; calls on the European Commission to examine, together with health and air quality experts specialised in the matter, in how far a regulation targeting these emissions could be necessary and proportionate in view of further reducing non-exhaust emissions and increasing their contribution to the overall reduction of particulate matter emissions from road transport;
Amendment 22 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Amendment 48 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Hopes that the circular economy will contribute to the relocation of agriculture and food production at local level by strengthening regional and local food systems as a way to ensure fair prices for producers and strengthen the link between food products and their locality of origin while preserving and developing rural areas;
Amendment 55 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Stresses the importance of circular economy in promoting social and territorial cohesion in rural areas;
Amendment 72 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Underlines the essential role of packaging, in particular for food safety and hygiene; calls on the European Commission to propose new legislation to tackle over-packaging and waste generation and provide support to creation of an integrated single market for secondary raw materials and by- products;
Amendment 65 #
2019/2186(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission, in cooperation with the social partners, to come up with a strategy to align the working conditions of platform workers with those of regular employees, with full respect for the diversity of national labour market models and the autonomy of social partners; stresses that Directive 91/533/EEC and Directive EU 2019/1152 brought in a list of essential aspects of the employment contract or the employment relationship of which workers have to be informed in writing, but that it may be deemed necessary for Member States to adapt that list to take account of developments in the labour market, in particular the growth of non- standard forms of employment;
Amendment 76 #
2019/2186(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on EU Member States to encourage innovative forms of work which guarantee quality working conditions and prohibit working relationships that lead to insecure working conditions, including non- standard contracts such as 'zero hours' contracts;
Amendment 80 #
2019/2186(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Calls on Member States to ensure that platform workers are able to refuse a work assignment if this takes place outside the reference hours and days or if they have not been informed of the work assignment within the agreed minimum period of notice, without suffering any adverse consequences as a result of their refusal;
Amendment 88 #
2019/2186(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Member States to consider, in close cooperation with the social partners, the need for national definitions of self-employed workers, with a rebuttable legal presumption that places the burden of proof on platforms to prove that their workers are not in fact employees;
Amendment 97 #
2019/2186(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to support Member States in finding policy solutions to determine the status of work for platform workers; remains sceptical of the addition of a third category; recalls that the Court of Justice of the European Union has already established criteria for determining the status of a worker1 a _________________ 1aJudgments of the Court of Justice of 3 July 1986, Deborah Lawrie-Blum v Land Baden-Württemberg, C-66/85, ECLI:EU:C:1986:284; 14 October 2010, Union Syndicale Solidaires Isère v Premier ministre and Others, C-428/09, ECLI:EU:C:2010:612; 9 July 2015, Ender Balkaya v Kiesel Abbruch- und Recycling Technik GmbH, C-229/14, ECLI:EU:C:2015:455; 4 December 2014, FNV Kunsten Informatie en Media v Staat der Nederlanden, C-413/13, ECLI:EU:C:2014:2411; and 17 November 2016, Betriebsrat der Ruhrlandklinik gGmbH v Ruhrlandklinik gGmbH, C-216/15, ECLI:EU:C:2016:883.
Amendment 118 #
2019/2186(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises the importance to workers of portability of data and, where applicable, of acquired social rights between platforms;
Amendment 130 #
2019/2186(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Encourages platform companies to develop training pathways in order to broaden their workers’' professional options. and seeks to ensure that when an employer is required, pursuant to EU law or national law or collective bargaining, to provide a worker with training to carry out the work for which he has been employed, this training is given free of charge, counted as working hours and, where possible, takes place during working hours;
Amendment 10 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that the 2020 budget should contribute towards achieving the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and the Europe 2020 targets in the social and employment area, which seem to be within reach as regards the employment rate target but remain far from being achieved as regards the target of reducing the number of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion; stresses, in this regard, the need for comprehensive policy reforms and integrated approaches that combat youth and long-term unemployment and the often neglected issue of elderly employability;
Amendment 27 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Calls on the European Commission and the Member States to allow for the necessary flexibility in the implementation of the Union programmes for 2020, in particular the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, to cover the impact of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on workers and entities established in the Member States; welcomes, in this regard, the Commission proposal to amend the scope of the current EGF programme to enable support to workers displaced as a result of disruptions caused by a withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU;
Amendment 31 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Acknowledges the forthcoming rationalisationstreamlining of the current ESF, the YEI, the FEAD, the EaSI and the European Health Programme under the ESF+ as of 2021; reiterates its position to increase the ESF+ to EUR 120 457 000 000 in current prices under the MFF 2021-2027; calls on the Commission to present financial information in a manner that makes it comparable with performance information; expresses concerns on the substantial decrease (by EUR 5 million) proposed by the Council on the PROGRESS axis of EaSI; stresses, in this regard, that all legislative and budgetary revisions should be based on evidence, understanding of their impacts and in line with the better regulation agenda, as well as related recommendations of the European Court of Auditors;
Amendment 4 #
2019/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
15a. having regard to the Commission’s Recommendation of 3 October 2008 on the active inclusion of people excluded from the labour market,
Amendment 63 #
2019/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the social situation continues to improve; whereas poverty and the risk of poverty, and gaps in coverage of social protection systems and access to services, persist; whereas some progress has been made towards the poverty target of the Europe2020-strategy with a 5.6 million reduction since 2008 but whereas the target to reduce poverty by at least 20 million by 2020 is still far away with 113 million still at risk; whereas higher levels of poverty are experienced by children and other groups like single parents, migrants, Roma and ethnic minorities and long-term unemployed; whereas there is rapidly growing in-work poverty (9.6%) and a widening poverty and inequality gap across the EU;
Amendment 95 #
2019/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Takes note of the Commission’s 2019 country-specific recommendations (CSRs) and welcomes the stronger focus on investment; notes that almost one third of the CSRs issued until 2018 have not been implemented; welcomes the fact that considerable progress has been achieved in legislation governing labour relations and employment protection; is concerned that progress on the 2018 CSRs is worse than performance in previous years and urges the Commission to put the necessary pressure on Member States to implement the recommendations; believes that strong reform implementation is crucial to strengthen the growth potential of EU economies and should serve as well to improve social rights and well-being of all citizens in the EU;
Amendment 149 #
2019/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that a transformation of the education and training systems is necessary in order to make full use of the opportunities offered by information and communication technologies and the media and to develop the skills and competences required to meet the demands of the labour market of the future; considers that skills shortages and mismatches can be major investment obstacles; emphasises that in order to acquire adequate skills it is necessary to improve the quality, availability, affordability and accessibility of education and training, including vocational training, and improve the mutual recognition of qualifications; calls on the Member States to prioritise comprehensive training in digital and entrepreneurial skills, taking into account the shift towards the digital economy and to a greener economy; believes that the challenges of climate change and the transition to a greener economy demand support to help workers to adapt, especially in the most affected regions; calls for particular attention for the most vulnerable groups in society, including people at risk of poverty or extreme deprivation;
Amendment 161 #
2019/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 d (new)
Paragraph 8 d (new)
8 d. Notes that online platform work in the EU has increased by more than 25% over the past two years to up to 5 million Europeans and that a third of all platform transactions are performed cross-border; points out that platform workers are often not covered by social protection systems; calls for a coordinated EU initiative to improve access to social security rights and health insurance for all platform workers, regardless of their employment status, and to extend collective agreement coverage to platform workers; stresses, moreover, the need for the Commission and the Member States to collect better and more harmonised data on the number of platform workers, their employment status, job content and income;
Amendment 194 #
2019/0000(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that the social situation continues to improve and that poverty is in decline, but that it still remains unacceptably high; stresses that while the number of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion (AROPE) in the EU continued to decrease in 2017, some 113 million people in the EU and 74 million in the euro area were AROPE in 2017; urges the Commission and the Member States to take the necessary steps to reduce poverty, including child and in-work poverty, in order to achieve the Europe 2020 goalin-work poverty and poverty experienced by groups who are at much higher risk, such as children, single parents, migrants, Roma, ethnic minorities and the long term unemployed and homeless, in order to achieve the Europe 2020 goal; urges the Commission and the Member States to promote a rights-based anti-poverty strategy based on integrated active inclusion combining the implementation of fundamental social rights, quality services and jobs with fair living wages; emphasises that decent job creation, access to social protection regardless of employment relationship or contract type, wage growth and well- resourced, quality public education systems have a significant impact on reducing inequalities, the risk of poverty and social exclusion; stresses the importance of a transparent evaluation of the Europe2020-strategy, particularly in the field of poverty reduction, and the development of a social and sustainable strategy post-2020 which prioritises the eradication of poverty and supports the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals through meaningful dialogue processes at EU and national levels with civil society and people with direct experience of poverty;
Amendment 22 #
2017/0123(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 8 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 b (new)
(aa) the following paragraph is inserted: '2b. During the period referred to in paragraph 2a, hauliers are allowed to carry out no more than 1 cabotage operation with the same vehicle or, in the case of a coupled combination, the motor vehicle of that same vehicle, in the same Member State once the goods carried in the course of a new incoming international carriage have been delivered.';